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Breast Cancer Awareness Month in TX: The resources, events, and numbers to know

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 10/4 10:33A Charles Nichelson and ELIZABETH

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM), an annual worldwide campaign to promote regular screening and early detection. Nationwide, more than 380,000 women will be...

North Texas cities ready for National Night Out events

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 10/4 10:33A NBCDFW Staff

Cities around North Texas are getting ready for National Night Out events to help build bonds between law enforcement and the community. National Night Out falls on the first...

Waxahachie mom charged with capital murder for fatally shooting two sons: sheriff

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 10/2 4:50A Alanna Quillen

An Ellis County woman is facing two capital murder charges after authorities say she fatally shot her two sons inside their home on Thursday morning. Deputies with the Ellis County Sheriff s Office...

Driver charged in crash that killed SMU student had BAC nearly 4 times legal limit: expert

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 10/2 4:46A Jane Harper, Staff Writer | The

A Dallas woman charged with killing a Southern Methodist University student in a crash on a Central Expressway feeder road had nearly four times the legal limit of alcohol in her blood after the...

Filipino Heritage Month celebration this Sunday with food, music & community fest

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 10/2 2:40A Alanna Quillen

Thousands of people are expected to gather in Coppell this weekend as the Filipino community celebrates culture, food, music and heritage at the fifth annual Lone Star Palengke . Hosted by the...

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More 2026 Winery Harvest Updates

Texas Wine Lover 10/3 3:46A Jeff Cope

Get the latest harvest updates from some Texas wineries. Discover how weather impacted this year's fruit quality and yield. Read More

Can a Glass-Walled Wine Room Survive a Texas Summer?

Texas Wine Lover 10/2 3:08A Gus Hall

Explore the essentials of a glass wine room that maintains cellar temperature effectively, even in Texas heat. Read More

Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival Announces Full Weekend Lineup

Texas Wine Lover 9/29 1:11A Jeff Cope

Discover the Fredericksburg Food Wine Festival lineup for 2026. Enjoy great food, wine, and unique experiences in the heart of Texas. Read More

Oktoberfests, Idina Menzel and the State Fair: Your Big DFW Weekend Guide

Crave DFW 9/25 9:45P Steven Doyle

North Texas doesn t do quiet weekends in late September, and this one might be the busiest of the fall. The State Fair opens Friday. There s a German festival in McKinney, a Broadway legend at the...

Formando Vineyards to Open New Texas Hill Country Tasting Room on October 1

Texas Wine Lover 9/24 10:55A Jeff Cope

Formando Vineyards in the Texas Hill Country is set to open October 1st, 2026. The winery north of Fredericksburg features wines with fruit grown at its Willow Creek estate....

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Texans' misery deepens: CeeDee Lamb’s late TD seals Cowboys’ win, drops Houston to 0-4

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/5 3:54A Associated Press

The Houston Texans entered the season with Super Bowl hopes. Four games in, they’re still hoping to get their first win.

Related: CeeDee Lamb’s late TD caps a wild Cowboys rally to beat winless Texans 34-30 Spectrum Local News Sports

Spurs' Harris questionable for regular-season opener after straining left calf in training camp

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/5 3:50A Associated Press

The 6-foot-8 power forward will be reevaluated following the team’s five-game preseason schedule.

Astros face another shake-up as Joe Espada’s contract expires after wild-card sweep

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/2 3:42A Associated Press

The Astros could be looking for a new manager and general manager this offseason.

Ogunbowale scores WNBA playoff-record 45 as Wings win in OT to force deciding game with Valkyries

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/1 3:32A Associated Press

The Wings are trying to reach the semifinals for the second time in six postseason appearances since moving to the Dallas area in 2016.

Texas coach Sarkisian says Longhorns need to cut out unacceptable celebrations after big plays

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/29 4:21A Associated Press

Defensive end Colin Simmons was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct after he mimicked urinating on the field.

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Weekly Meal Plan #39

Joyful Healthy Eats 10/2 11:00P Krista

This healthy weekly meal plan has 5 days of easy breakfast and dinner recipes made from real, wholesome ingredients and a high protein focus in mind. Grab the free printable shopping list to make meal...

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Thai Curry Broth Bowl with Crispy Beef

Joyful Healthy Eats 9/21 11:00P Krista

This Viral Thai curry broth bowl is the cozy kind of dinner that fills you up and warms you up at the same time! Fluffy rice, crispy browned beef, and veggies are paired with a creamy (and...

Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Love and Lemons 9/20 4:29A Jeanine Donofrio

This cottage cheese pancakes recipe is a delicious high-protein breakfast. Thanks to the cottage cheese and eggs, each pancake packs in 7 grams of protein! Better yet, the...

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