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Teen arrested in fatal shooting of two brothers in Arlington, police say

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 6/2 10:49A Doug Myers

A teenager has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of two brothers during what Arlington police described as a high-risk transaction that went wrong. Xavier Weddington, 19, is facing a...

Threat of large hail, damaging winds and flooding returns Tuesday across North Texas

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 6/2 6:31A Brittany Rainey

Good Monday morning! Luckily, the day starts quietly on Monday after Sunday night's severe storms. Numerous hail reports were focused on Parker and southern Tarrant counties. Hail sizes ranged from a...

Third lawsuit filed against Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice, over a year after Dallas crash

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 5/30 2:43A Julia Falcon

A third lawsuit has been filed against Rashee Rice after a multi-vehicle crash in Dallas last March . Kayla Quinn, one of the victims in the crash, filed the lawsuit on May 9...

I-45 in Downtown Dallas reopens after 18-wheeler crash, fuel spill early Friday morning

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 5/30 1:20A Julia Falcon

An overturned 18-wheeler and fuel spill prompted a major Dallas highway to shut down for several hours ahead of the Friday morning rush hour. According to the Dallas County Sheriff's Office, traffic...

More North Texas school districts are switching to 4-day weeks. Here's why.

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 5/29 1:00A Lacey Beasley

More public school districts in Texas are turning to shorter school weeks , including several in North Texas. For the 2025-2026 school year, Kennedale ISD in Tarrant County...

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What to pack for a week in the Bahamas

Tanya Foster 6/3 11:41A Tanya Foster

Happy Hump Day! I am still trying to get out of vacation mode. Pete and I traveled the majority of the month of May, so it may take a while for us to get back into the swing of things. Today I want to...

Summer Outfit Inspiration

Tanya Foster 5/29 7:18A Tanya Foster

Let's talk summer outfit inspiration. Summer is here, which means lots of travel and outdoor events. I am definitely looking forward to lots of pool time, patio cocktails and dinners al fresco. We...

May Roof Maintenance Tips: Simple Steps to Extend Your Roofs Life

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 5/28 11:00P Hannah Pittman

As the weather warms up and spring blooms in full force, it's the perfect time to give your roof a little attention. May is an ideal month for roof maintenance because the mild temperatures make it...

EMPOWER Champions Foster Parents for National Foster Care Month in May

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 5/28 2:38A Culver Public Relations

May is National Foster Care Month , a national initiative led by the Childrens Bureau to raise awareness about foster care and recognize the dedication of families, foster parents, child welfare...

Shelton Announces 2024-2025 Staff SPARK Awards

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 5/28 12:09A Lisa Kresl

Three Shelton teachers and five Shelton counselors received the 2024-2025 Shelton Parents' Association Recognition Kudos (SPARK) Award at the May 23 Shelton End-of-the-Year Staff Appreciation...

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Wine and Birthday Flowers: A Texas Birthday Win

Texas Wine Lover 5/31 3:26A Gus Hall

Imagine a Texas birthday: a warm Austin evening, a bottle of local red on the table, and a stack of roses stealing the show. That’s the kind of gift that hits different, one...

Exploring Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa: Where Wine Meets Relaxation

Texas Wine Lover 5/29 10:13A Jeff Cope

Villas I had always wanted to stay at Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa , where the villas are nestled right alongside the winery, brewery, restaurant, and spa. I first got a...

Get a FREE Hungr-Buster On National Burger Day May 28 At A DQ Restaurant in Texas Via The DQ App

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 5/27 12:19A Mary Jane Coker

DQ® restaurants in Texas are serving up a sizzling offer on National Burger Day that is too good to miss: a FREE Hungr-Buster® with any $2 purchase , exclusively through the DQ® App, available only...

4R Ranch Winery Campsite Named One of the Top Vineyard Camping Experiences in the US by Hipcamp

Texas Wine Lover 5/23 4:19A Jeff Cope

Press Release 4R Ranch Vineyards and Winery Campsite, a scenic retreat nestled in the rolling hills of the North Texas Hill Country, has been recognized by Hipcamp , the...

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Amazon WINNERS ?

The Sister Studio 5/30 4:07A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Friday my friends! I hope everyone had a wonderful week and has fun plans this weekend. We ve been soaking up the first week of summer break and it s been so, so nice! I updated my Amazon...

THE FLAT SANDAL WE LOVE FOR SUMMER

The Middle Page 5/30 12:52A Cathy Williamson

Stylish Summer Sandals: Our Take on Veronica Beard Via Metallic Flat Slide Sandals Summer is the perfect time to showcase chic footwear that combines comfort and style, and what better way to do that...

SAVINGS?, SALES, & MORE!???

The Sister Studio 5/25 4:17A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Sunday my friends! I hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend my kids are officially on summer break now, and I can t get over how fast this year flew by. We re soaking up the weekend...

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Drunken bettor from overseas sent death threats to Astros' Lance McCullers Jr., Houston police say

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/3 1:35A Associated Press

Because no charges have been filed, police are not disclosing his identity or where he lives.

Texas Tech ends Oklahoma's 4-year run as Women's College World Series champ with walk-off 3-2 win

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/3 1:27A Associated Press

Lauren Allred's walk-off sacrifice fly gave Texas Tech a 3-2 victory in the semifinals on Monday night.

Hunter Brown first to 8 wins after allowing 1 hit in 6 innings as Astros beat Rays 1-0

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/2 2:19A Associated Press

Josh Hader earned his 15th save for the Astros, who scored an unearned run in the first.

Dallas Mavericks fans rank as the most negative in the NBA

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/1 3:25A Kelsey Leffingwell

A new Vegas Insider study shows Mavericks fans were the most negative in the NBA, with over 32% of their comments categorized as negative.

Caminero hits 2 of Tampa Bay's season-high 5 homers as Rays rout Astros 16-3

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/1 3:12A Associated Press

Jeremy Peña homered twice for the Astros, who fell to 1-2 in this four-game series.

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Texans tackling postpartum depression

Spectrum Local News Health 6/2 5:45A Blessing Iwuchukwu

How Texans are tackling postpartum depression for moms and dads.

Caris Life Sciences files for IPO

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/30 9:46A Sydney Asher

Irving-based Caris Life Sciences filed to go public on the Nasdaq and revealed a significant revenue jump between 2023 and 2024. Still, the company remains unprofitable and is...

Breaking down medicine costs with Jay Bhaumik

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/30 5:57A

The cost of medicine has a significant effect on the daily lives of countless individuals around the world. The price point that is set for any given pharmaceutical item has a...

NTxBio eyes Plano sites for life sciences manufacturing hub

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/28 1:49A Aayush Gupta

NTxBio's expansion plans go beyond just the new Plano facility, with CEO Jamie Coffin hinting at future growth in both Texas and New Mexico. The biomanufacturing company plans...

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USDA Drops Rules Requiring Farmers to Record Their Use of the Most Toxic Pesticides

Civil Eats 6/3 11:51A Lisa Held

June 3, 2025 – Many farmers will no longer have to keep any records of when, where, or how they’re using pesticides known to pose the highest risks to human health and the...

Caprese Pasta Salad

Love and Lemons 6/3 3:17A Jeanine Donofrio

This Caprese pasta salad recipe is practically summer in a bowl! As you can probably tell from its name, it s a delicious fusion of two summer favorites: pasta salad and...

Balsamic Vinaigrette

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/29 11:00P Krista

I call this recipe for Balsamic Vinaigrette the staple because I make it so often, it s definitely a staple in my home! It s easy to whip up and the sweet, tangy flavor brings out the best in any...

Challenge Butter Ditches Traditional Sticks for Pre-Portioned Cubes

Cooking Chew 5/29 9:49A Andi Reis

Challenge Butter is revolutionizing the dairy aisle with individually wrapped, cube-shaped portions containing exactly four tablespoons each - a response to research showing...

Nina Dobrev Just Bought You a Drink—Here’s the Finnish Summer Sip Everyone’s Buzzing About

Cooking Chew 5/29 9:33A Wil Vistal

Nina Dobrev went full baller this Memorial Day, dropping $500K to treat 50,000 fans to Finnish Long Drinks. Missed it? Here’s why this drink’s still the summer MVP. The post...