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Top Stories: ➊ – Dallas ISD schools use technology to keep track of students without cellphones (Wednesday), ➋ – Fort Worth ISD parents establish group in effort to stop state takeover (Wednesday), ➌ – Fall Looks You Will Fall For (Wednesday), ➍ – Texas' Sarkisian dismisses question about QB Arch Manning possibly having throwing issues (Tuesday), ➎ – Helman's grand slam and Latz's scoreless outing push playoff-chasing Rangers past Brewers (Tuesday)

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North Texas political leaders react to conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 9/14 3:45A Jack Fink

Texas leaders in both parties condemn the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk . On Friday, authorities arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson of Utah for Kirk's...

Our Favorite Dallas Restaurants Right Now — What To Order at A New Orleans-Inspired Bar, Greek Oasis...

Paper City Magazine 9/12 4:33A Megan Ziots

The summer was hot for the Dallas dining scene, but the fall season will bring at least 11 exciting new restaurant openings. In these last few weeks of summer, we visited a...

Court document reveals gruesome details in beheading of Dallas motel manager

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 9/11 8:16A Steven Rosenbaum

Editor's note: This story contains graphic details of an alleged murder. An arrest affidavit released Thursday revealed gruesome new details in the beheading of a Dallas motel manager on Wednesday...

Eco Warriors

Dallas Parks 9/8 8:27A

Find information on the Dallas Park and Recreation Eco Warriors.

Why a newly drawn congressional seat in Dallas keeps attracting new potential candidates

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 9/7 4:10A Jack Fink

A fourth big-name Democrat is eyeing one of the newly drawn congressional districts in North Texas. Former LULAC National President Domingo Garcia , who's also a former Dallas...

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CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW: ELVIA AND THE GIFT OF PASSION (TALES OF MOONS-LIGHT, #3) by Ruthy Ballard

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 9/15 5:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Elvia and the Gift of Passion Tales by Moons-light, #3 by Ruthy Ballard Perfect for reading aloud and sharing with the entire family. Elvia and the Gift of Passion is the third book in the...

BOOK REVIEW: THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF THE MISSING GHOST by Michele Pariza Wacek

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 9/10 7:19A KAREN SIDDALL

The Mysterious Case of the Missing Ghost Redemption Detective Agency, #3 by Michele Pariza Wacek The detectives hit the jackpot for WEIRD when the spirit of a womans deceased husband goes missing. ...

Fall Looks You Will Fall For

Tanya Foster 9/10 10:00A Tanya Foster

Happy Thursday! This week I had the privilege of traveling to Aspen to celebrate Avara's NEW fall collection , and let me tell you, these are definitely fall looks you will fall for! They have a wide...

Related: September Outfit Round-Up Tanya Foster

St. Jude Catholic Church in Allen Hosts Annual Parish Carnival Thurs., Sept. 18, through Sun. 21

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 9/8 4:00A Martha Jane Brounoff

A treasured end-of-summer tradition in North TX will be held once again when St. Jude Catholic Church in Allen hosts its 19 th annual Carnival on Thursday, September 18, through Sunday, September 21 ....

Best Fall Festivals & Events In Dallas-Fort Worth

A Cowboys Life 9/8 12:50A Chastity Velasquez

There are plenty of autumn fun to be had at these local pumpkin patches and fall festivals in Dallas Fort Worth. Take a hayride, find your way through a corn maze, take...

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Fort Worth ISD parents establish group in effort to stop state takeover

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 9/10 3:29A Lacey Beasley

A potential state takeover is looming for Fort Worth ISD and a group of parents are doing all they can to stop it. Fort Worth FORT, which stands for Families Organized...

Dallas ISD schools use technology to keep track of students without cellphones

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 9/10 2:22A Lacey Beasley

School safety is meeting innovation at some Dallas ISD campuses. Those campuses are using the latest technology to keep track of where kids are during the school day,...

Dallas ISD News: New Tech at B.F. Darrell builds on success with another A rating

Dallas ISD 9/9 5:21A

Dallas ISD News: New Tech at B.F. Darrell builds on success with another A rating The Dallas Independent School District View this email in your browser SUBMITTED STORY For...

Dallas ISD News: A legacy in motion: From Sunset High School dancer to teaching

Dallas ISD 9/2 7:21A

Dallas ISD News: A legacy in motion: From Sunset High School dancer to teaching The Dallas Independent School District View this email in your browser SUBMITTED STORY For...

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Rachel’s Kitchen Celebrating FIRST Birthday With Guest Specials!

Restaurant News 9/15 7:36A RestaurantNews.com

( RestaurantNews.com ) Rachel’s Kitchen fresh, casual eatery known for its wholesome, made-to-order food is proud to celebrate one year in the Dallas-Fort Worth area! Located...

Nothing Bundt Cakes Spreads Fall Flavor With ‘Cheers to Autumn’ Collection

Restaurant News 9/8 7:00A RestaurantNews.com

America s No. 1 favorite brand brings back Pumpkin Spice and introduces a series of exclusive bakery creations, beginning Sept. 8 Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Nothing Bundt Cakes is celebrating...

Twin Hospitality Group Inc. Appoints Lexi Burns as Chief People Officer

Restaurant News 9/8 5:40A RestaurantNews.com

Lexi Burns Experiential Restaurant Franchisor Leans into Synergies with Twin Peaks Veteran Taking on Human Resources and Organizational Development Responsibilities for Sister Chain, Smokey Bones...

McDonald’s and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 9/8 1:33A RestaurantNews.com

McDonald s, The Taco Spot, Noodles & Company, Jersey Mike s Subs, and SPB Hospitality lead RestaurantNews.com’s Top 20 stories for the week ending September 7, 2025. 1) McDonald s Extra Value Meals...

Product Review for Yeego 24″ Dual Zone Wine Fridge

Texas Wine Lover 9/5 2:37A John Harvey

We received the product for review and all opinions are our own. Some links are affiliate links meaning at no additional cost to you, this site may get a small commission if...

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Paige Bueckers scores 24 and the Wings end their season with a 97-76 victory over the Mercury

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/12 3:27A Associated Press

Maddy Siegrist scored 10 points for Dallas (10-34).

Stroud faces Tampa Bay for second time after leading Texans to win as rookie with epic performance

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/12 3:19A Associated Press

The Texans are looking to get top receiver Nico Collins going after he had just three receptions for 25 yards in the opener.

Dak Prescott's Cowboys face Giants in home opener, believing they can build on hope

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/12 3:00A Associated Press

Dallas is off to the same start going into Sunday's home opener against the New York Giants (0-1) after losing to the Philadelphia Eagles 24-20.

Texas' Manning and UTEP's Nelson took different paths from top recruits to their matchup Saturday

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/11 3:10A Associated Press

Both were can't miss five-star prospects who were going to be leading two of the biggest programs in college football to national title contention.

Double Burger for Texas as big 1B homers twice in 6-3 win for 3-game sweep of MLB-best Brewers

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/11 3:09A Associated Press

Texas (77-70) remained 2 1/2 games behind Houston for the AL West lead.

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Just Listed: Executive Home For Rent in McKinney, TX at 3303 Jacobs Drive in Legends of McKinney

DFW Urban Realty 9/5 7:38P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed: Furnished Executive Home for Rent in McKinney, TX at 3303 Jacobs View 3303 Jacobs Dr in McKinney Full Listing & Photos Newly remodeled, fully furnished 3-bedroom,...

Lennar vs. D.R. Horton: Biggest Home Builders in Dallas-Fort Worth

VIP Realty 9/3 7:23A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Lennar vs. D.R. Horton Comparing Two of the Biggest Home Builders in Dallas-Fort Worth The Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex is one of the fastest-growing regions in the...

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Increase in employer health-care costs expected to be ‘highest in years’

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/11 7:31P Andy Medici

Employers are bracing for a significant jump in health-care costs.

Texas' new parental consent law leaves school nurses confused about which services they can provide

Spectrum Local News Health 9/8 7:18A Associated Press

Nurses worry they could face punishment for routine acts like offering bandages or handing out ice packs.

Former Bottle Rocket CEO pursues AI in health care

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/4 1:23A Sydney Asher

As major players in electronic health records announce ambitious AI plans, a Dallas startup unveils its own innovative offering tailored for mid-sized healthcare firms.

New technology makes life-saving progress against aneurysms in Texas

Spectrum Local News Health 9/3 3:30A Brian Scott

A Fort Worth man is among a handful in the country treated with a new medical device that he says saved his life when an aneurysm burst in his head.

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20 Easy Apple Recipes to Try This Fall

Love and Lemons 9/16 5:14A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Have you gone apple picking yet this fall? I haven t, but I m already dreaming about all the apple recipes I ll make once I do. I ll toss raw apples into fresh fall salads,...

As Federal Support for On-Farm Solar Declines, Is Community Agrivoltaics the Future?

Civil Eats 9/15 10:01P Rebekah Alvey

Some of the thickest hay in the meadow at Jack’s Solar Garden , in Longmont, Colorado, is on the west side under an elm tree. The tree offers shade, absorbs the brunt of...

Rachel’s Kitchen Celebrating FIRST Birthday With Guest Specials!

Restaurant News 9/15 7:36A RestaurantNews.com

( RestaurantNews.com ) Rachel’s Kitchen fresh, casual eatery known for its wholesome, made-to-order food is proud to celebrate one year in the Dallas-Fort Worth area! Located...

Parmesan Mushroom Polenta

Joyful Healthy Eats 9/14 11:00P Krista

This Mushroom Polenta recipe pairs saut ed shallots and mushrooms with creamy Parmesan polenta and fresh thyme. It s naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, but everyone will devour it! It s screams...

Protein Pancakes

Love and Lemons 9/14 2:44A Jeanine Donofrio

Protein pancakes! If you love starting your day with a high-protein breakfast, this recipe is for you. Each pancake contains about 8 grams of protein, which comes out to...