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Top Stories: ➊ – Soto Vino: Siempre Afuera – Always Outside (Friday), ➋ – Best Breakfast Tacos in Dallas–Fort Worth (Friday), ➌ – The Dallas Cowboys will play in Rio de Janiero in 2026 (Friday), ➍ – The Mavs are leaving no doubt that Cooper Flagg is their future after trading Anthony Davis (Friday), ➎ – Report shows Texas ACA health care enrollment increased despite subsidies ending (Friday)

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Dallas Parks 2/11 5:15A

The award-winning Dallas Trail Plan has over 200 miles of the most beautiful and diverse urban hike and bike trails in the country.

Dallas man charged with kidnapping, sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl in Galveston

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 2/5 6:27A Steven Rosenbaum

A Dallas man is being held in a Texas jail without bond after he was accused of abducting a 12-year-old girl and sexually assaulting her in a hotel room. Graham Dunn, 27, is...

The New Dallas Restaurants We’re Loving Right Now — and What to Order at Each Hot Spot

Paper City Magazine 2/4 7:26A Megan Ziots

The new year is in full swing, and there are a ton of exciting new Dallas restaurants expected to open in 2026. Before we get into what’s brand new, we’re diving into a Korean...

Hutchins council to hold closed-door meeting with lawyers to discuss reported ICE facility

NBC DFW Local News 2/4 2:33A Alanna Quillen

On Wednesday, Hutchins City Council will hold a special-called meeting to discuss a potential proposal to put an immigration detention facility in their city. According to the agenda, the council will...

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A Heart-Healthy Life Starts with Everyday Choices

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 1/31 11:00P Liz McGathey

Februarys American Heart Month is a timely reminder that caring for your heart isnt just about responding to emergencies its about the small, intentional choices we make every day. As the season of...

Best Valentine’s Date Night Ideas in Fort Worth (A Local’s Guide)

A Cowboys Life 1/31 5:34A Chastity Velasquez

When Valentine’s Day rolls around, I’m all about experiences — not just dinner reservations. Fort Worth does romance right when you know where to go, whether that means...

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Dallas ISD board to vote on moving ahead with record $6.2B bond package

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 2/12 2:10A Lacey Beasley

The largest school bond package in Texas history is on the table for the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees on Thursday night. If approved by the trustees, the $6.2 billion bond...

Fort Worth ISD report shows improved test scores over the first months of the school year

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 2/10 2:14A Lacey Beasley

New data from Fort Worth ISD shows that test scores are improving. According to a progress report that will be shared with trustees Tuesday night, a mid-year assessment showed...

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Join the 18th Annual Spicewood Vineyards Pair it with the Claret Chili Cook-Off

Texas Wine Lover 2/13 1:15A Jeff Cope

Press Release Join Spicewood Vineyards for the 18th annual world-famous chili cook-off happening on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. The Pair it with the...

Events: These Texas Wineries Want You to Join Them

Texas Wine Lover 2/11 3:52A Jeff Cope

The Texas Wine Lover website Guide and mobile app include many features designed to help you decide which wineries, meaderies, cideries, and local businesses to visit. Over...

Expert Tips to Build and Scale a Restaurant Franchise

Restaurant News 2/9 11:49P RestaurantNews.com

Carlos White By Carlos White, Franchise Attorney, Founder of The Impactor , and the first Franchise Impactor Ambassador in the U.S. While franchising is a regulated business...

Best Breakfast Tacos in Dallas–Fort Worth

Crave DFW 2/6 8:59A Steven Doyle

A great breakfast taco lives in the details. It starts with a well-made tortilla — ideally warm, tender, and flexible enough to hold its fillings without tearing, whether corn or flour. Eggs should be...

Soto Vino: Siempre Afuera – Always Outside

Texas Wine Lover 2/6 12:54A Cynthia Spanhel

Soto Vino is one of a handful of natural or low-intervention wineries in Texas. Founded in 2020 by brothers Christian and Dominic Soto, Soto Vino is currently housed at The...

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JUST FOR YOU!❤️

The Sister Studio 2/13 3:22A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Friday my friends! It has been a busy week around here, and I m very much looking forward to the long weekend! Do y all have anything fun planned this weekend? If anyone has any good...

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Bad Bunny and a lone Olympian — from Texas — are waving Puerto Rico's flag on the world stage

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/13 2:04A Associated Press

Bad Bunny, a six-time Grammy award winner, keeps Puerto Rican culture at the forefront of his music.

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg sidelined by left midfoot sprain, out for NBA's Rising Stars

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/12 2:40A Associated Press

The injury occurred in their 120-111 loss at Phoenix a night earlier, the Mavericks announced Wednesday.

Defending champ Texas, Texas Tech and Oklahoma among favorites for softball national title

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/10 5:24A Associated Press

Texas is a veteran squad filled with players who have largely come up through the program.

Veteran reliever Ryan Brasier agrees to minor league contract with Texas Rangers

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/10 4:25A Associated Press

The deal was announced by the Rangers on Tuesday, the same day as the team’s first workout for pitchers and catchers in Surprise, Arizona.

The ball bounced Castle's way for a career-high 40 points in triple-double in Spurs' win over Mavs

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/8 9:00A Associated Press

At 21 years old, Stephon Castle is the youngest player in NBA history with a 40-point triple-double.

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3 cases of measles reported in North Texas county

Spectrum Local News Health 2/13 3:35A Katharine Finnerty

The first case of measles was identified on Feb. 5 and then two additional cases were reported on Feb. 12.

Mexico state steps up health screening in schools as measles cases grow nationwide

Spectrum Local News Health 2/10 1:52A Associated Press

Through Feb. 6, there were 2,143 confirmed measles cases nationwide and nearly 6,000 suspected cases.

Report shows Texas ACA health care enrollment increased despite subsidies ending

Spectrum Local News Health 2/6 1:30A Valencia Jones

There has been rising costs of health care after ACA subsidies ended in December. However, the latest numbers show enrollment increased in Texas.

Texas jails have more than 400 pregnant inmates monthly. The state is studying what happens to...

Spectrum Local News Health 2/3 4:14A Associated Press

The state is now collecting information about pregnant inmates' prenatal care, mental health indicators, pregnancy outcomes and more.

Colossal snags $60 million in new funding, selects site for first BioVault

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 2/3 12:55A Will Anderson

Colossal Biosciences has struck a major partnership with the United Arab Emirates that will result in a major conservation effort getting off the ground in the country.

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Decadent Dark Chocolate Chia Pudding

Joyful Healthy Eats 2/12 10:00P Krista

This secretly healthy Dark Chocolate Chia Pudding is so, so good. Totally decadent, fabulously creamy, and sinfully rich, this recipe will become your favorite sweet treat! Ever since I was little I...

Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Advance Offshore U.S. Aquaculture

Civil Eats 2/12 9:00P Meg Wilcox

Article Summary • The MARA Act would enable commercial-scale demonstration projects of all types— finfish, seaweed, and shellfish—in federal waters (3 to 200 nautical miles...

20 Best Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas

Love and Lemons 2/11 2:41A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

These Valentine s Day dinner ideas will help you plan the perfect date night at home! Jack and I gave up going to restaurants on Valentine s Day years ago. We realized that it...

Release: 500 Farmers Urge Congress to Act Amid Growing Farm Crisis

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 2/11 12:48A Laura Zaks

Release: 500 Farmers Urge Congress to Act Amid Growing Farm Crisis Washington, DC, February 11, 2026 – Today, a letter signed by 500 farmers and ranchers from across the...