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Last Chance to Experience the Enchanting Tianyu Lights Festival in Grand Prairie

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Top Stories: ➊ – Chase involving Texas DPS, semi-truck cab ends in southern Fort Worth (Wednesday), ➋ – Emotions ran high, two arrested at Tarrant County Commissioner's Court at briefing on jail deaths (Wednesday), ➌ – Fort Worth officers shoot, kill man who charged at them with knives, department says (Wednesday), ➍ – Armed man killed by officers responding to domestic disturbance call, police say (Wednesday), ➎ – Woman killed after crashing into light pole in Arlington (Wednesday)

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Keller ISD board meeting flooded by speakers opposing district split; superintendent offers to...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 1/17 3:54A Steven Rosenbaum

KELLER The Keller ISD board of trustees did not take any action over a proposed breakup of the district at Thursday night's meeting after hearing from dozens of upset...

Chase involving Texas DPS, semi-truck cab ends in southern Fort Worth

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 1/15 8:43A CBS Texas Staff

Texas DPS troopers chased a semi-truck cab across North Texas Wednesday afternoon, ending on Chisolm Trail Parkway and McPherson Boulevard in southern Tarrant County. According to a statement from...

Fort Worth officers shoot, kill man who charged at them with knives, department says

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 1/15 5:49A CBS Texas

FORT WORTH Fort Worth police officers shot and killed a man Wednesday morning who the department said charged at officers with knives. The officers responded to a report of a...

Armed man killed by officers responding to domestic disturbance call, police say

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 1/15 5:31A Frank Heinz

Fort Worth police are investigating a fatal shooting involving at least one police officer Wednesday morning. Department officials confirmed to NBC 5 that officers were called...

Woman killed after crashing into light pole in Arlington

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 1/15 4:16A ShaCamree Gowdy

ARLINGTON A 30-year-old woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Wednesday. At approximately 12:04 a.m., Arlington police officers responded to a crash in the 2800 block...

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New Career Development Workshop Empowers Job Seekers with Essential Skills for Success

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 1/14 9:00P Martha Jane Brounoff

The St. Jude Career Alliance will introduce a new career development curriculum at its quarterly job search workshop on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Titled Empowering Your...

Last Chance to Experience the Enchanting Tianyu Lights Festival in Grand Prairie

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 1/13 9:45P Dana Cobb

The Tianyu Lights Festival, produced by Tianyu Arts & Culture, Inc., North Americas leading producer of larger-than-life lantern festivals, will officially close for the season on January 19, 2025....

January Family-Friendly Events in DFW: Explore North Texas Fun for Denton County

Grand Prairie Family eGuide 1/8 8:29P Family eGuide

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Looking for exciting ways to kick off the new year with your family this month? The latest Family eGuide Signature e-Magazine is your trusted...

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Loblolly Cellars

Texas Wine Lover 1/14 1:32A Robin English-Bircher

San Antonio acquired its newest urban winery, Loblolly Cellars . The tasting room is located on the city’s northwest side. The winery is a hidden gem, nestled among oak trees. Owner Joe Klenke with...

The 15 Hottest Restaurants in Dallas, January 2025

Eater Dallas 1/9 2:09A Courtney E. Smith

Kayla Enright Champagne and fried chicken in Plano, barbecue in Irving, and a seafood spot in Trinity Groves make the list New restaurants are opening rapidly in Dallas, and this map answers the vital...

The Wine Society of Texas Announces 2025 Scholarship Program

Texas Wine Lover 1/9 1:56A Jeff Cope

Press Release The Wine Society of Texas (WST) is pleased to announce that it will provide up to $11,000 in scholarships to worthy students or individuals pursuing wine and winery education,...

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Don’t Miss This!!???

The Sister Studio 1/12 3:52A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Sunday my friends! I m enjoying a slow morning here with my coffee, snuggled up because it s SO cold here this morning. My kids had snow days last Thursday and Friday, so it made the...

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In his hometown, Spurs' Victor Wembanyama dedicates a pair of new outdoor courts for kids to enjoy

Spectrum Local News Sports 1/21 6:32A Associated Press

Wembanyama and the Spurs are in France this week, playing a pair of games Thursday and Saturday in Paris against the Indiana Pacers.

Cowboys plan internal interview with Brian Schottenheimer in coaching search, AP source says

Spectrum Local News Sports 1/21 5:21A Associated Press

Schottenheimer would be the first known internal candidate to interview for the head coaching job.

Brittney Griner to test the market for the first time in career as WNBA free agency opens

Spectrum Local News Sports 1/21 4:42A Associated Press

Her agent says the All-Star center is taking meetings starting Tuesday with multiple teams.

Winter storm forces Houston basketball to postpone men's game, alter women's schedule

Spectrum Local News Sports 1/20 9:02A Associated Press

The Cougars, who have won 10 games in a row, will face Utah at 5 p.m. CST Wednesday.

Round Rock standout making a name for himself with Notre Dame football

Spectrum Local News Sports 1/20 7:24A Travis Recek

Round Rock standout making a name for himself with Notre Dame football

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Bird flu detected in a wild bird in Austin

Spectrum Local News Health 1/9 2:25A Katharine Finnerty

A confirmed case of avian influenza has been detected in a wild bird in Austin, according to public health officials.

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Air Fryer Sweet Potato

Love and Lemons 1/21 7:39A Jeanine Donofrio

By popular request: air fryer sweet potatoes! I ve gotten a lot of questions about how to cook a sweet potato in the air fryer, so today, I m finally sharing my go-to air...

This Bacon from North Country Smokehouse Promises ‘Bold Flavor’ with Less Sodium

Cooking Chew 1/21 7:32A Raul

North Country Smokehouse adds new bacon to its lineup that promises bold flavor with less sodium and salt. Here's what you need to know. The post This Bacon from North Country...

McDonald’s Big Arch Burger Might Arrive in the US in 2025, and Fans Are Already Excited

Cooking Chew 1/21 6:49A Raul

The Big Arch burger could be coming to the U.S., and fans are sharing their excitement about the potential new menu item. Do you want it here too? The post McDonald s Big Arch...

Gluten-Free Treats for Valentine’s Day? Mightylicious Says It’s Possible

Cooking Chew 1/21 3:55A Raul

Mightylicious offers gluten-free products and treats, including new flour blends and gluten-free cookies with vegan options, for a sweet Valentine’s Day. The post Gluten-Free...

A New Report Reveals How Much Americans Eat Pizza Every Year, and It’s More Than Expected

Cooking Chew 1/21 3:39A Raul

Pizza Hut released its second annual Pizza Trends Report, which reveals insights into Americans' pizza consumption habits and preferences. Here's what we know. The post A New...