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Top Stories: ➊ – Dickey’s Barbecue Honors Teachers with Appreciation Week Promotion (Tuesday), ➋ – Dickey’s Builds Bigger Barbecue Flavor with New Smoke Stacks Menu (Monday), ➌ – 15 Essential Restaurants in Bishop Arts (Monday), ➍ – Knot To Be Missed: Papa Murphy’s Launches Garlic Knots to Satisfy Guest Cravings for Savory, Shareable Sides (Monday), ➎ – Desert Willow Vineyard Grower Profile (Tuesday)

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1 killed in West Oak Cliff shooting, police say

NBC DFW Local News 5/9 5:47A NBCDFW Staff

One person is dead after a shooting in West Oak Cliff on Friday morning, police say. According to Dallas police, officers responded to a shooting call in the 3100 block of...

This Oak Cliff native says his miniature-lowrider track is his ‘own little world’

KERA News 5/8 12:00A Elizabeth Myong | Arts Access

Paul Longoria, who grew up in Oak Cliff’s lowrider culture, said he’s enjoyed building his own miniature track since 2019.

Developer, advocates clash over Bishop Arts’ beloved community cats

KERA News 5/7 12:16A Priscilla Rice

Cat lovers say the feral animals are part of the neighborhood's fabric. But a prominent real estate developer said the colonies are affecting his properties — and he's within...

National Teacher Appreciation Day is May 6: Here are deals for educators in North Texas

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 5/6 1:34A Lacey Beasley

Tuesday, May 6 is Teacher Appreciation Day and schools across North Texas are using the week to celebrate educators any way they can. It's part of Teacher Appreciation Week,...

Partnerships

Dallas Parks 5/5 6:00A

Explore the various established groups that support the Dallas Park & Recreation Department.

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What to Pack for a Northern European Cruise

Tanya Foster 5/6 12:00P Tanya Foster

Summer is around the corner and I know travel is on everyone's radar. I keep thinking about our incredible Regent Seven Seas Cruise through the North and Baltic Seas—it was truly a trip to remember!...

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...

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Dallas ISD addresses drop in state rating and school safety in State of the District

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 5/6 7:24P Erin Jones

It's a night Dallas Independent School District educators look forward to all year. New Tech High School Principal Channel Hutchinson said the State of the District...

National Teacher Appreciation Day is May 6: Here are deals for educators in North Texas

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 5/6 1:34A Lacey Beasley

Tuesday, May 6 is Teacher Appreciation Day and schools across North Texas are using the week to celebrate educators any way they can. It's part of Teacher Appreciation Week,...

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:...

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The Rusty Spur: An East Texas Winery with a Western Twist

Texas Wine Lover 5/9 12:16A Ron Martin

Tucked away in the heart of historic Nacogdoches, Texas, lies another East Texas hidden gem that offers more than just a great glass of wine—it provides an inviting experience...

Dickey’s Barbecue Honors Teachers with Appreciation Week Promotion

Restaurant News 5/6 5:05A RestaurantNews.com

20% Off for All Teachers with Valid ID, May 5 11, in Celebration of National Barbecue Month Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is turning up the...

Desert Willow Vineyard Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 5/6 12:12A Jeff Cope

If you have been following the Texas wine scene, you’ve probably heard whispers about Desert Willow Vineyard. The vineyard is owned and operated by the Rob and Laurel Warren...

15 Essential Restaurants in Bishop Arts

Eater Dallas 5/5 6:34A Courtney E. Smith

Head to Zen Sushi, the first sushi shop to open in Bishop Arts. | Kathy Tran Where to dine in one of Dallas’s coolest neighborhoods After years of explosive growth, Bishop Arts has settled into being...

Dickey’s Builds Bigger Barbecue Flavor with New Smoke Stacks Menu

Restaurant News 5/5 2:15A RestaurantNews.com

Guests Can Now Customize Their Own Stacked Creations of Slow-Smoked Meats and Southern Sides Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is inviting guests to...

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SAVINGS GALORE!!!!????‍♀️

The Sister Studio 5/9 5:34A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy FRIDAY my friends! We made it!! I m sitting here drinking my coffee and just finished loading up my cart because there are some insane deals happening today!! I have an Aerie code (JEN35)...

WHY BLACK IS ALWAYS IN STYLE—EVEN IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER

The Middle Page 5/5 3:41A Cathy Williamson

WHY BLACK IS ALWAYS IN STYLE—EVEN IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER Hello, ladies! I hope you have had a great week! I have to admit that I am super tired! I think life has caught up, and I am exhausted and...

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...

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Receiver George Pickens points north with Cowboys after Steelers tenure turned south

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/9 2:35A Associated Press

Pickens brushed off the question of signing an extension before the end of his four-year rookie deal this season.

Related: The Steelers move on from George Pickens by trading mercurial receiver to Cowboys Spectrum Local News Sports

Texas regents approve basketball coach Sean Miller's 6-year, $32 million contract

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/8 6:02A Associated Press

Texas will pay Miller about double that of his predecessor Rodney Terry.

Valdez and Peña help Astros trounce Brewers 9-1 to avoid a sweep

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/8 2:56A Associated Press

The Astros led 3-1 before Peña broke the game open by delivering a three-run homer.

Mikko Rantanen has second straight hat trick as Stars beat Jets 3-2 in series opener

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/8 2:39A Associated Press

Game 2 of the best-of-seven series is Friday night in Winnipeg.

Jets and Stars meet in second round of NHL playoffs after both had epic Game 7 rallies to advance

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/7 3:19A Associated Press

Both teams had to finish off epic Game 7 comebacks at home to get here.

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Vaccine teams in Mexico scramble over measles outbreak rippling out from Mennonite community

Spectrum Local News Health 5/9 3:42A Associated Press

Officials cite tens of thousands of new vaccinations, but infections have ballooned and spread past the community to Indigenous and other populations.

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.

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Dutch Baby

Love and Lemons 5/10 6:25A Jeanine Donofrio

This Dutch baby pancake is for you if 1) you love popovers, 2) you love crepes, and/or 3) you want making brunch to be as easy as possible. This recipe couldn t be simpler!...

Farmers Need Climate Research to Thrive

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 5/9 5:57A Nick Rossi

Photo credit: USDA, by Neil Palmer. Since its establishment in the 2008 Farm Bill, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has advanced research that helps American farmers and ranchers...

Mini Quiches

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/8 11:00P Krista

These easy mini quiches are cheesy bites of egg and ham wrapped in flaky phyllo dough, perfect for Sunday brunch or as a holiday appetizer! Are you more savory or sweet when it comes to breakfast and...

Trump Nominates Food-Focused Health Entrepreneur Casey Means for Surgeon General

Civil Eats 5/8 6:58A Lisa Held

May 8, 2025 – Yesterday, President Trump nominated Casey Means as the country’s top doctor. Means, a health entrepreneur who advocates for changing food choices and farm...

Thai Iced Coffee

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/7 11:00P Krista

This Thai Iced Coffee is the coffee recipe you never knew you needed, but won t be able to live without! A must for summer, it s refreshing and creamy, and sweetened with maple syrup instead of heavy...