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Top Stories: ➊ – Last Week’s Easy & Comfortable Looks (Saturday), ➋ – Dante Exum scores 27 points to lead undermanned, undersized Mavericks past Heat, 118-113 (Friday), ➌ – It's a 6-pack of All-Star rookies: Wembanyama, Herro, Williams, Sengun, Mobley and Cunningham (Friday), ➍ – Adam Silver was surprised about the Doncic-Davis trade, urges angry Mavs fans to keep faith (Sunday), ➎ – Johnson, Mark score season bests to lead Texas past No. 15 Kentucky 82-78 (Sunday)

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Dallas Parks 2/19 8:25A

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Thousands served from Oak Cliff Veggie Project planted on historic soil

NBC DFW Local News 2/16 6:04P Laura Harris

In a historic Black neighborhood of Dallas, a nonprofit organization is planting seeds to nourish the body and a legacy. Ples Montgomery and his mother Bettie, started the Oak...

Dangerously low wind chills stick around North Texas before weekend warmup

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 2/13 6:25A Scott Padgett

NORTH TEXAS Dangerous wind chills dropped "feels-like" temperatures to the teens and single digits across North Texas Thursday morning, prompting a First Alert Weather Day. Across the Dallas-Fort...

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Last Week’s Easy & Comfortable Looks

Brighton the Day 2/14 6:43P Brighton

We’re back with another weekly outfit recap! This week’s roundup is focused on easy and comfortable looks since I spent most of it sick and living in my favorite robe (which, honestly, deserves an...

How I Use the Amazon Souper Cubes

Brighton the Day 2/12 6:26A Brighton

I know I ve mentioned these Amazon Souper Cubes on Instagram a million times, but I d be remiss if I didn t add a permanent spot for them on the blog too. In an effort to avoid spending a ridiculous...

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Dallas ISD News: Planting the future: Dallas ISD’s legacy of empowering Black scholars

Dallas ISD 2/20 4:15A

Dallas ISD News: Planting the future: Dallas ISD’s legacy of empowering Black scholars The Dallas Independent School District View this email in your browser SUBMITTED STORY For Immediate Release:...

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Rogelio Orocio Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 2/17 11:37P Jeff Cope

Bingham Family Vineyards has been making award-winning wines for years and there is a new winemaker at the helm. Rogelio Orocio is the new head winemaker, and we met him at...

Layne’s Chicken Fingers To Open Three New Restaurants in February

Restaurant News 2/12 4:55A RestaurantNews.com

The Soon to be Famous chicken franchise will open restaurants in Warrenton, Virginia and San Marcos and Tyler, Texas this month, pushing its total open unit count to 24....

Windmill Farm Winery: A Hidden Gem for Wine Lovers in Seguin

Texas Wine Lover 2/10 11:35P Neal Addy

Seguin, Texas, may not be the first place that springs to mind when looking for a fun and relaxing wine experience, but the locals know better. Windmill Farm Winery by Water 2...

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This Week’s TOP PICKS!???

The Sister Studio 2/17 4:59A Jennifer Reed

Happy Monday, my friends! I hope all of you are getting to enjoy a long weekend! I got up early this morning and combed through all the sales happening today, and rounded them all up here for you...

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SEC and Big Ten are prepared to push for changes to CFP seeding in 2025

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/20 1:31A Associated Press

Last college football season was the first under the expanded 12-team CFP format.

Luka Doncic frustrated by his rough shooting game, but the Lakers believe he'll find his rhythm...

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/20 12:52A Associated Press

Doncic is 16 for 45 from the field in his three games with the Lakers, but just 5 for 24 on 3-point attempts.

Mack Brown back in Texas and at peace after the Hall of Fame coach's North Carolina departure

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/19 2:05A Associated Press

The 73-year-old Hall of Fame coach is certainly at peace nearly three months after his final game for the Tar Heels.

Matt Eberflus jumps right back in, turns back clock with Cowboys after losing Bears job

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/19 1:07A Associated Press

Eberflus is now under someone in the same situation, with longtime assistant Brian Schottenheimer taking over for Mike McCarthy.

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama brings books to games; that's not all that makes him different

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/18 2:27A Associated Press

Even at All-Star weekend, Wembanyama didn't change who he is.

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The Best Restaurants in Dallas

VIP Realty 2/10 7:42A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

The Best Restaurants in Dallas Dallas boasts a vibrant culinary scene, offering a plethora of dining experiences that cater to diverse palates. Here are six of the city's top...

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Koya Medical settles into new Dallas HQ after move from Silicon Valley

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 2/21 12:34A Plamedie Ifasso

Koya Medical's headquarters move to Dallas brings hundreds of jobs as well as a new addition to the health care innovation economy. Learn why the company made the move and...

Ozempic, Wegovy coverage demand adds to employer health-insurance costs

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 2/18 5:17A Andy Medici

Weight-loss drugs are increasingly popular among employees but weigh heavily on health-insurance budgets.

Vultures at New Braunfels park test positive for bird flu

Spectrum Local News Health 2/13 2:28A Katharine Finnerty

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced Wednesday that multiple black vultures recovered at Landa Park had died of bird flu.

Could obesity drugs help with alcohol cravings? New study suggests potential

Spectrum Local News Health 2/12 11:33P Associated Press

Experts say it’s not yet clear how safe these drugs are for people who don’t need to lose weight.

North Texas county issues disaster declaration due to ‘dangerous levels’ of PFAS that killed...

Spectrum Local News Health 2/12 4:22A Christine Sanchez

Officials say it was caused by contaminated biosolids, or sewage sludge that has been treated to be used as fertilizer.

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Steak Stir Fry Recipe

Joyful Healthy Eats 2/19 10:00P Krista

This sweet-and-spicy steak stir fry recipe with tender steak, and crisp veggies like peppers, broccoli, and carrots is way better than your favorite take-out. A sprinkle of sesame seeds and green...

Lentil Salad

The Healthy Maven 2/18 10:00P Davida Lederle

This lentil salad is packed full of flavor with crunchy, fresh lentils, crisp veggies and tangy feta. The perfect make-ahead lentil salad to enjoy for lunches or dinners...

An Alaska Native Chef Builds Foodways for the Future

Civil Eats 2/18 9:00P Kate Nelson

As Hurricane Helene made its way up the East Coast last October, Rob Kinneen tracked the storm from his home in Durham, North Carolina. When lashing winds and heavy rains began battering the state and...

Veteran Family Opens New Location of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill in Fort Worth

Restaurant News 2/18 2:47A RestaurantNews.com

Calling on skills developed in the military, father and sons expand access to healthier Mediterranean cuisine in the community Fort Worth, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) The...

Fresh Ginger Tea

Love and Lemons 2/18 1:55A Jeanine Donofrio

This fresh ginger tea recipe has been on repeat in our house this winter. It s soothing and warming, filled with a delicious spicy flavor from the fresh ginger root. Sweetened...