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Man wanted for sexual assault, burglary, dies in Dallas police custody: Officials

NBC DFW Local News 4/29 7:05A Lauren Harper

An investigation is underway after a man with multiple felony warrants died in police custody, according to Dallas police. Police said during a traffic stop at about 12:30...

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Cinco De Mayo @ City Park

Dallas Parks 4/29 6:41A

Find information for special events led by the award winning Outdoor Adventure Program team.

Sen. Ted Cruz, Rep. Julie Johnson weigh in on President Trump's tariffs

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 4/27 2:34A Steven Rosenbaum

As President Trump's tariffs continue to cause uncertainty in the financial markets and broader economy, two Texas lawmakers spoke with Jack Fink for "Eye On Politics" about...

Spraygrounds

Dallas Parks 4/24 8:56A

Dallas' spraygrounds are free to the public and are open annually from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, seven days a week.

Community Pools

Dallas Parks 4/24 8:34A

Dallas has 9 outdoor community pools located throughout the city that offer open swim, swim lessons for all ages, and swim team programs during the summer months.

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6 Essential Tips to Planning the Interiors for Your New Build

IBB Design 4/30 11:50P IBB AT Home

Congratulations on building your new home! This milestone is both thrilling and full of possibilities. But once the excitement settles, you may find yourself wondering, The...

Southlake Tennis Center Celebrates 25 Years of Serving the Community with May 10 Anniversary Event

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 4/22 8:28A Marlea Maschmeyer

Southlake Tennis Center (STC) , a beloved fixture in the Southlake community and one of the premier public tennis facilities in the country, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a fun-filled day...

Junior Symphony Ball Shatters Records with Party at Gilley's

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 4/22 5:27A Deborah Brown

Junior Symphony Ball Shatters Records with Party With a Purpose at Gilleys Dallas $580,500 raised for Music Education and Outreach Programs The J unior Symphony Ball (JSB) Party With a Purpose...

Feel All of the Action! High-Tech Immersive D-BOX Seating Available @ Galaxy Theatres Grandscape

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 4/22 4:29A Culver Public Relations

Galaxy Theatres Grandscape is now offering an unforgettable experience with its exclusive D-BOX motion seats installed just in time for summer blockbuster season. D-BOX is an immersive seating...

New Avara For Warmer Days!

Tanya Foster 4/22 2:47A Tanya Foster

The Avara Summer Collection is officially here! Summer is quickly approaching, and that means it’s the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe with the latest warm-weather styles. I’m so excited to...

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Dallas ISD News: Leaving a legacy at Dallas ISD: Raised by a village, driven by a dream

Dallas ISD 5/1 5:15A

Dallas ISD News: Leaving a legacy at Dallas ISD: Raised by a village, driven by a dream The Dallas Independent School District View this email in your browser SUBMITTED STORY For Immediate Release:...

Dallas ISD News: Adamson's JROTC stands the test of time

Dallas ISD 4/24 6:24A

Dallas ISD News: Adamson s JROTC stands the test of time The Dallas Independent School District View this email in your browser SUBMITTED STORY For Immediate Release: April 24, 2025 Dallas ISD's...

Release of long-delayed 2023 TEA school ratings shows declines for major North Texas ISDs

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 4/24 5:25A Lacey Beasley

The Texas Education Agency released 2023 A-F performance ratings for individual public schools and districts Thursday. The release comes after the TEA prevailed in a...

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Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Fires Up the Flavor for National Bar-B-Que Month

Restaurant News 5/1 1:49A RestaurantNews.com

Celebrating a Time-Honored Texas Tradition with Bold Flavors and Southern Flair Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) As the aroma of smoked meat begins to fill the Texas air,...

Written by the Seasons is Fresh and Fantastic

Crave DFW 4/30 6:25A Steven Doyle

Set in the walkable heart of Bishop Arts, Written by the Seasons is an American bistro that brings spontaneous flavor, color, and a sense of belonging to the dinner table. With its easygoing...

The Best Dishes Eater Dallas Ate in April

Eater Dallas 4/30 3:21A Courtney E. Smith

Courtney E. Smith On our radar this month are the silky hummus at Be Home Soon, the crispy tostadas at Coco’s Fire and Ice, and more The amount of excellent food available in Dallas is dizzying, yet...

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Fires Up National Barbecue Month with Stacks, Deals & More

Restaurant News 4/30 2:06A RestaurantNews.com

Forks Up, Y all! Dickey s Launches a Flavor-Packed May with New Menu Stacks, Big Rewards and Thank-You Deals for Everyday Heroes Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Fire up...

Nothing Bundt Cakes Launches NothingBundtMomSweepstakes to Celebrate Mother’s Day With Ultimate...

Restaurant News 4/29 8:55A RestaurantNews.com

America s No. 1 favorite brand gives fans a chance to win gift cards while enjoying the return of limited-time Lemon Blueberry flavor Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) ...

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ULTIMATE Gift Guide for Mother’s Day!

The Sister Studio 4/27 3:45A Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday, my friends! I hope everyone has a restful Sunday today and can reset for the week ahead. I ve been seeing a bunch of requests for Mother s Day gift ideas in DMs lately, so I rounded up a...

MY FAVORITE SPRING BLAZERS

The Middle Page 4/22 2:16A Cathy Williamson

MY FAVORITE SPRING BLAZERS Hello, ladies! I hope you all had a blessed Easter weekend! After we got back from St. Barts last Monday night, the week was a total blur! I had a lot to catch up on,...

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Mikko Rantanen is settling in as a Star, and now really on other side after goal against the Avs

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/1 4:39A Associated Press

Mikko Rantanen is now really on the other side, settling in as a Star and going back to Colorado with a chance to advance in the NHL playoffs.

Athletics bust out in 9th with 2-run homer by Rooker and grand slam by Butler, beat Rangers 7-1

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/1 4:23A Associated Press

Brent Rooker hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the ninth inning as the Athletics beat the Rangers 7-1.

Javy Báez's 9th career grand slam leads Tigers over Astros 7-4

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/1 3:59A Associated Press

Javy Báez capped a five-run third inning with his ninth career grand slam, Detroit Tigers avoided a series sweep by beating the Houston Astros 7-4.

Everything comes together in one big game for Jacob deGrom and the Texas Rangers offense

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/30 3:09A Associated Press

Texas had a much-needed offensive breakout while deGrom struck out seven over six scoreless innings for his first win in more than two years.

Yainer Diaz drives in 3 runs to help the Astros rally to a 6-4 win over the Tigers

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/30 2:52A Associated Press

The Astros scored three runs in the sixth and seventh innings — all with two outs — for a 6-2 lead.

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JUST LISTED: Updated 3 Car Garage Home For Sale in Denton, TX

DFW Urban Realty 4/19 9:48P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed: Updated Home For Sale at 1400 San Marino Lane in Denton, TX – Ridgemont Addition 1400 San Marino Lane, Denton TX 76205 – Ridgemont Addition If you’re buying a...

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Measles jumps borders in North America with outbreaks in Canada, Mexico and U.S.

Spectrum Local News Health 5/1 2:29A Associated Press

North America’s three biggest measles outbreaks continue to balloon, with more than 2,500 known cases.

Houston, Dallas rank among worst in U.S. for ozone pollution, air quality report reveals

Spectrum Local News Health 4/30 6:15A Christine Sanchez

Almost half of the U.S. population lives with “unhealthy” levels of harmful air pollution, a report from the American Lung Association reveals.

Baylor Scott & White-leased medical complex in Plano bought by LA firm

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/25 6:55A Aayush Gupta

A Los Angeles-based real estate investment firm has acquired a medical complex in Plano. The 49,228-square-foot property was first developed in 2022 and is fully leased.

First confirmed case of measles in Dallas-Fort Worth child, health officials say

Spectrum Local News Health 4/23 9:48A Kaila Garrett

There has been a confirmed case of the measles involving a student at Willow Spring Middle School, according to Collin County Health Care Services.

Spring allergies are back. Here's how to check pollen levels and keep from sneezing

Spectrum Local News Health 4/19 5:14A Associated Press

The severity of your allergies can depend on where you live, what you’re allergic to and your lifestyle.

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The Case for Homemade Guacamole

Love and Lemons 5/1 1:55A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

A few weeks ago, I went out to dinner with friends at a neighborhood Mexican restaurant. As we looked over the menu (I was deciding between portobello tacos or veggie...

Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Fires Up the Flavor for National Bar-B-Que Month

Restaurant News 5/1 1:49A RestaurantNews.com

Celebrating a Time-Honored Texas Tradition with Bold Flavors and Southern Flair Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) As the aroma of smoked meat begins to fill the Texas air,...

Oatmeal Waffles With Strawberry Compote

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/30 11:00P Krista

Oatmeal Waffles are a delicious start to any morning, especially when they re topped with a fresh strawberry vanilla bean compote. They re crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and all around...

The Biggest Dallas Restaurant News This Month, April 2025

Eater Dallas 4/30 3:11A Courtney E. Smith

Terrazza di Triozzi opened on Lower Greenville just in time for one of the best patio weather seasons DFW has seen in years. | Terrazza di Triozzi The TL;DR of Dallas food and dining news this April,...