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Dallas Zoo celebrates arrival of a healthy male giraffe

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Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Rep. Katrina Pierson discuss potential of running for higher office

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 10/12 2:58A Jack Fink

A court hearing to determine whether new congressional maps in Texas will be allowed for the March 2026 primary came to a close Friday. It's now up to a three-judge panel to...

Dallas Zoo celebrates arrival of a healthy male giraffe

NBC DFW Local News 10/8 4:53A Elvira Sakmari

Robert Roberson was calm and hopeful as he pondered his mortality and whether he could again avoid becoming the first person in the U.S. executed for a murder conviction tied to the diagnosis...

18-year-old faces felony charge after allegedly shooting his girlfriend multiple times in Downtown...

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 10/8 4:43A Julia Falcon

An 18-year-old is facing a felony charge after he allegedly shot his girlfriend multiple times this weekend. It happened on Oct. 5 around 1 p.m. at Black Tap Restaurant in...

October is spooky season at Meow Wolf Grapevine

NBC DFW Local News 10/4 3:41A Kimberly Richard

Those who pledged to protect and serve say Dallas County has not fairly paid them to do so. Dallas County Sheriff’s Deputies filed a class action lawsuit in federal court,...

The 19th Annual AIA Dallas Tour of Homes Returns This Month

Paper City Magazine 10/1 3:29A Megan Ziots

On October 25 and 26, the 19th annual AIA Dallas Tour of Homes will take place across the city for one weekend only. This year s lineup includes architecturally stunning...

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BOOK REVIEW: REAP THE WIND by Joel Burcat

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 10/7 12:58A KAREN SIDDALL

Reap the Wind by Joel Burcat Riveting road trip during a massive and unexpected hurricane-force storm. Reap the Wind is the new climate-fiction road trip thriller by veteran author Joel Burcat,...

BOOK REVIEW: COLD GIRLS by Maxine Rae

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 10/7 12:23A KAREN SIDDALL

Cold Girls by Maxine Rae A strong debut novel about friendship, loss, survival, and moving forward. Cold Girls is the debut novel by Maxine Rae about the growth of a deep friendship between two...

Designed to Last: Sustainability Without Sacrificing Style

IBB Design 9/30 9:00P IBB AT Home

At IBB Design Fine Furnishings, we bring your vision to life, without compromising on quality or sustainability. Thoughtful design and expert craftsmanship are The post...

Texas Womans University Conjures Up Tricks, Treats, and Record-setting Beats during October

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 9/30 4:56A Kathy Beazley

Calling all ghosts, ghouls, and goblins: Texas Womans University is conjuring up a spooktacular lineup of Halloween festivities this October as part of 31 Days of Denton Halloween with family-friendly...

My hair transformation with WELLBEL

Tanya Foster 9/30 9:49A Tanya Foster

Everytime I see Gaby and Patty to get my hair colored and trimmed they notice how much new hair growth I have. The same is true when I pop into the Dry Bar for a blow out. Wellbel has helped me...

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Restivo Family Cellars Reopens with New Hours for the Fall

Texas Wine Lover 10/10 1:28A John Harvey

Andy and Jessica Restivo On a hot day last week, we met Jessica and Andy Restivo. They were waiting for us under the signature tree on their wine labels. It’s a twisted...

Rita’s Accelerates Growth with Strategic Corporate Investment and Sunbelt Market Seeding

Restaurant News 10/9 9:00A RestaurantNews.com

Frozen treat concept marks milestone with Savannah acquisition, launches drive-thru-focused strategy to build and resell regional portfolios Philadelphia, PA (...

SSCP-Owned Applebee’s in Texas, California and Virginia Encourage Guests To ‘Buy a Hero a Bud’ in...

Restaurant News 10/9 7:03A RestaurantNews.com

Applebee s franchise partner expects to sell 10,000 Bud Light beers for America s veterans; all residual funds to benefit nonprofit, Folds of Honor Dallas, TX (...

Restaurant Franchise News from Broken Yolk Café, Hawaiian Bros, Moxies, and More!

Restaurant News 10/7 1:58A RestaurantNews.com

Catch up on the latest restaurant franchise news from Broken Yolk Café, Hawaiian Bros, Moxies, Dickey s Barbecue Pit, Mountain Mike s Pizza, Taziki s Mediterranean Café, Del...

Texans are Invited to ‘Come On Over Y’All’ and Raise a Glass of Wine for Texas Wine Month

Texas Wine Lover 10/3 6:11A Jeff Cope

Press Release The Texas wine industry invites friends and families to ‘Come On Over Y’all’ and raise a glass to the hardworking people who contribute to this $24 billion...

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ENDS TODAY: So Many SAVINGS!??‍♀️?

The Sister Studio 10/8 5:10A Jennifer Reed

BIG SALES HAPPENING TODAY! + Prime is finishing up today with the FINAL DAY! As I mentioned yesterday, the beauty deals are really, really good! I rounded up my favorites HERE . I also included the...

PRIME DAY: The Best of The Best!?

The Sister Studio 10/7 4:09A Jennifer Reed

Wahooooo! Prime Day is HERE!! The beauty deals always continue to impress me, and I rounded up my favorites HERE . I also found quite a few fashion items that really caught my eye. I hope this makes...

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Dallas Trinity FC player talks her experience playing professional soccer while being hard of...

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/12 7:00A Blessing Iwuchukwu

The team said Foster is the first hard-of-hearing female player to compete at the Division I professional level in women's soccer.

Unranked Texas looks more like the preseason No. 1 it was in win over rival No. 6 Oklahoma

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/12 4:37A Associated Press

The Longhorns get to keep the golden hat for the second year in a row with the win.

Savannah Bananas coming to Texas in 2026; ticket lottery available now

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/10 5:12A Mike D'Alonzo

The Banana Ball schedule for 2026 includes stops across Texas. The ticket lottery is open now.

TCU's addition of Olivia Miles lifts defending Big 12 champs to top of preseason poll

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/10 2:56A Associated Press

Miles, who played four seasons at Notre Dame, is the latest transfer to boost the hopes of the Frogs under coach Mark Campbell.

Stars overcome Connor's hat trick to hold off the Jets 5-4 in Gulutzan's return

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/10 2:36A Associated Press

Gulutzan took over for the fired Pete DeBoer during the offseason.

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JUST LISTED: Luxury Home For Sale in Frisco, TX Minutes From the Shores of Lake Lewisville

DFW Urban Realty 10/6 9:25P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed Home For Sale in Frisco, TX at 5209 McClellan Drive in The Shores At Hidden Cove Welcome to this impeccably designed 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home, perfectly...

JUST LISTED: Condo for Sale in Dallas Gated Cambridge Community with Motivated Seller

DFW Urban Realty 10/6 7:39P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed Condo For Sale in Dallas, TX at 11490 Audelia Rd 227 Location Seller is motivated Bring us an offer This beautifully remodeled condo in North Dallas offers the...

JUST LISTED: Newly Remodeled Home With Pool For Sale in North Richland Hills, TX in North Park...

DFW Urban Realty 10/4 9:14P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed Home For Sale in North Richland Hills, TX in North Park Estates Welcome to 6321 Little Ranch Road, a beautifully remodeled single-family home in the heart of North...

JUST LISTED: Full Duplex For Sale in Ft. Worth, TX at 6905–6907 W. Cleburne Rd. in South Ridge

DFW Urban Realty 10/2 9:09P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

JUST LISTED: Duplex For Sale in Fort Worth, TX at 6905–6907 W. Cleburne Rd. in South Ridge Motivated Seller — Price Reduced Discover this newly remodeled full duplex in South...

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New $100K fee for H-1B visas worries head of DFW Hospital Council

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/30 6:04A Noor Adatia

President Trump's new H-1B visa fee has North Texas hospitals scrambling to find solutions as they face potential physician shortages, especially in rural areas.

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35 Best Soup Recipes

Love and Lemons 10/12 2:00A Jeanine Donofrio

Soup season is here! There s a lot to love about fall—beautiful weather, changing leaves, cozy baked goods, and hot drinks—but the soup recipes are hands down my favorite...

How the Government Shutdown is Impacting Farmers

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 10/10 7:14A Laura Zaks

US Capitol Building. Photo credit: Eric B. Walker. The transition from one fiscal year to the next is not something that typically dominates headlines. In fact, as the calendar turns from September 30...

SARE Roundup: Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program Opportunities

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 10/10 2:59A Nick Rossi

Cover crop, diakon radishes. Photo credit: Edwin Remsberg *Despite the current government shutdown, these RFA’s will remain open, and the review process will continue. If the timeline changes, NSAC...