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Texas redistricting battle to start new phase with Democrats expected return to Capitol

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 8/17 3:23A Jack Fink

For the second week, Republicans and Democrats have continued their showdown over new congressional maps in Texas, which will result in five new GOP-majority districts at the...

Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth highlights Oak Cliff artist with ‘David-Jeremiah: The Fire This...

NBC DFW Local News 8/16 6:15A Kimberly Richard

In July, Lewisville Firefighters responded to a f ire that appeared to have started when a homeowner tried to charge their Tesla . Investigators said the cause of the fire is...

Texas House fails to make a quorum on 6th attempt as Democrats continue holdout, second special...

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 8/15 5:05A CBS Texas Staff

The Texas House reconvened Friday morning in its sixth attempt to make a quorum, after Democrats left the state to protest a redistricting plan expected to favor Republicans...

Dallas police seize nearly 400 pounds of marijuana from storage facility and arrest a man

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 8/14 8:09A Julia Falcon

A man is in jail after Dallas police seized almost 400 pounds of marijuana from a storage facility earlier this month. The Dallas Police Department said a tip was sent in...

Dallas City Council approves West Oak Cliff rezoning plan over residents' concerns

KERA News 8/14 12:03A Priscilla Rice, Nadya Faulx

The Dallas City Council approved a plan they say will make the Hampton-Clarendon Corridor in West Oak Cliff more pedestrian-friendly and add housing. But residents say they're...

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CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW - SPOONS: A FAMILY STORY OF ENDURING LOSS by J. Corn

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 8/15 3:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Spoons by J. Corn Colorful, simple, and comforting story about missing and remembering our loved ones who have passed on. Spoons by J. Corn is a helpful childrens picture book about how we can...

Lee Cullum to Receive the 2026 Texas Womans University Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 8/13 5:41A Juliette DC

Texas Womans University (TWU) will present the 2026 Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award to award-winning veteran journalist Lee Cullum at the Dallas Leadership Luncheon, set for February 17,...

BOOK REVIEW: SINS OF THE FATHER (DETECTIVE NATHAN PARKER, #4) by James L'Etoile

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 8/13 12:45A KAREN SIDDALL

Sins of the Father Detective Nathan Parker, #4 by James LEtoile A threat from Parkers past teams up with a dangerous new foe. Sins of the Father is the fourth book in author James LEtoiles...

CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW: GRANDMA YOGINI by Raven Howell, illustrated by Alexander Santos

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 8/11 3:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Grandma Yogini by Raven Howell Illustrated by Alexander Santos This talented grandma is full of surprises! Grandma Yogini is a new childrens picture book by Raven Howell and illustrated by...

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Dallas ISD News: Newest career institute breaks ground in Dallas ISD

Dallas ISD 8/21 6:32A

Dallas ISD News: Newest career institute breaks ground in Dallas ISD The Dallas Independent School District View this email in your browser SUBMITTED STORY For Immediate...

Dallas ISD, Fort Worth ISD see increase in state's accountability rating compared to previous school...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 8/15 6:23A Lacey Beasley

The head of the Texas Education Agency is visiting Dallas Friday morning as 2024-2025 A-F ratings for Texas schools were released. While eyes are on Fort Worth ISD amidst a...

TEA decision on possible Fort Worth ISD takeover to come this fall, Superintendent Karen Molinar...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 8/12 4:00A Julia Falcon

Fort Worth ISD kicked off the first day of school on Tuesday addressing its potential takeover by the Texas Education Agency after years of failing academic ratings....

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Brian Cheeseborough Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 8/19 12:10A Jeff Cope

Many wineries in Texas have tasting rooms where you can stop in to taste and enjoy their wines. Others don’t have a tasting room and instead make custom wine for local...

Birdcall and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 8/18 12:59A RestaurantNews.com

Birdcall, Bumpers, Rita s Italian Ice, Taco Bell. and Rock N Roll Sushi lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending August 17, 2025. 1) Birdcall Is Headed...

Rock N’ Roll Sushi Signs Area Development Agreement to Return to Dallas-Fort Worth

Restaurant News 8/12 6:16A RestaurantNews.com

Franchisees plan three locations, eye Waxahachie and the surrounding cities Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Rock N Roll Sushi is set to make its long-awaited return to...

Carter Creek and South Coast Wineries Win Medals at 2025 Sunset International Competition

Texas Wine Lover 8/12 12:31A Jeff Cope

Press Release Carter Creek Winery and South Coast Winery , both owned by family-operated Carter Hospitality, earned distinction among the best in the West, bringing home...

Dickey’s Barbecue Celebrates National Sandwich Month with New Sandwich Buffet and Exclusive Savings

Restaurant News 8/8 9:32A RestaurantNews.com

Catering Gets a Flavor Upgrade with Customizable Sandwich Options and a 10% Discount This August Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) In honor of National Sandwich Month this...

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25+ Affordable Workwear Outfits??

The Sister Studio 8/17 4:03A Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday, my friends! We survived the first week of school over here it was a whirlwind!! I hope everyone had a wonderful week. I put together 25 different workwear outfits for you today: these...

THE RICH SHADE EVERY FALL WARDROBE NEEDS: CHOCOLATE BROWN

The Middle Page 8/16 5:31A Cathy Williamson

THE RICH SHADE EVERY FALL WARDROBE NEEDS: CHOCOLATE BROWN Happy Saturday! What a whirlwind of a week this has been for me. We got back from Montana on Monday and went straight into work mode. I don t...

Your Weekly Dose of Outfit Inspo!??

The Sister Studio 8/8 1:24A Jennifer Reed

TGIF, my friends! I can t believe the end of summer (at least for us!) is here. My kids start school next week and I feel like this summer has truly gone by in the blink of an eye. I ve been trying to...

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Dallas Baptist baseball program will become affiliate member of Pac-12 in 2027

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/21 8:41A Associated Press

The Patriots played four seasons in Conference USA and won regular-season championships in 2023 and 2025 and the league tournament in 2024.

No. 16 SMU prepares for encore after smashing ACC debut that included playoff spot

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/21 6:31A Associated Press

Coach Rhett Lashlee senses it coming off an 11-3 season, and with SMU ranked in The Associated Press preseason poll at No. 16.

Kyle Higashioka has a 3-run double in the 9th to help the Rangers beat the Royals 6-3

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/21 2:41A Associated Press

Higashioka's double gave Texas its first lead since the first inning.

Micah Parsons is still a spectator at Cowboys practice as he awaits a contract extension

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/21 2:41A Associated Press

Barring a trade, Parsons' options are limited.

Paige Bueckers scores 44 points, sets WNBA rookie record in Dallas Wings' loss

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/21 2:40A Associated Press

Bueckers is 60 points shy of Arike Ogunbowale’s franchise rookie scoring record of 630 points, set in 2019.

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JUST LISTED: Corner Lot Home for Sale in Garland, TX at 319 Cole Street in Schreiber Estates

DFW Urban Realty 8/19 8:40P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

JUST LISTED: Spacious 5-Bedroom Corner Lot Home for Sale in Garland, TX – 319 Cole Street Open Floor Plan With Smart Layout This inviting home features a wide-open living...

Best Neighborhoods in Keller, Texas

VIP Realty 8/14 4:29A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Best Neighborhoods in Keller, Texas Keller, Texas—a picturesque suburb in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex—offers a small-town charm with all the amenities of a big city...

JUST LISTED: Modern Home for Rent in Dallas at 1277 Clifftop Near Bishop Arts District

DFW Urban Realty 8/8 8:54P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

JUST LISTED: Modern Home for Rent in Dallas at 1277 Clifftop Near Bishop Arts District If you’ve been looking for the perfect mix of style, comfort, and location, the newly...

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Domestic violence cases against men are on the rise

Spectrum Local News Health 8/20 9:54A Valencia Jones

Advocates say too many male victims of domestic violence are afraid to speak out about their abuse.

Texas health officials declare end of measles outbreak

Spectrum Local News Health 8/18 5:50A Katharine Finnerty

Ninety-nine people were hospitalized, and two school-aged children died in the measles outbreak that began in late winter.

North Texas hospitals spent billions on uncompensated care in 2024

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/15 1:51A Davie Nguyen

Dallas-Fort Worth's strong and diverse health care sector is on full display in the new edition of our hospitals list — along with its caring nature. Dive into the data and...

Sticker shock is coming for employer health plans in 2026. Here's why.

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/14 8:43A Andy Medici

An increasingly popular class of drugs is just one of the factors fueling the sticker shock.

Advocates worry drug overdoses will rise due to federal cuts

Spectrum Local News Health 8/12 4:15A Geraldine Torrellas

Overdose deaths declined between 2023 to 2024 and advocates attribute this to naloxone distribution.

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Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Joyful Healthy Eats 9/7 11:00P Krista

These Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Zucchini Boats will be your new weeknight meal tradition! Zucchini halves stuffed with chicken, tossed in marinara sauce, topped with melty mozzarella and baked to...

EPA Approves Four New Pesticides That Qualify as PFAS

Civil Eats 9/7 10:01P Lisa Held

In April, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. went to Texas to tour farms and agriculture research...

Creamed Corn

Love and Lemons 9/4 4:10A Jeanine Donofrio

Don t buy creamed corn in a can—this recipe is easy to make from scratch! It calls for 8 basic ingredients, comes together in a single skillet, and tastes SO much better than...

Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

Joyful Healthy Eats 9/3 11:00P Krista

Move over potato chips! These Air Fryer Zucchini Chips are much tastier and much healthier, with an addictive crispy texture and a garlic Parmesan flavor that makes them totally irresistible. Covered...

'We completely freaked out': Orcas are attacking boats in Europe again

Live Science 9/3 6:23A Patrick Pester

Orcas along the Spanish coast are attacking boats once again, leaving destroyed rudders and stranded crews in their wake. A small population of orcas ( Orcinus orca ), or...

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