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

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Here's a list of North Texas businesses collecting donations for California wildfire victims, first...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 1/14 5:52A CBS Texas Staff

Fires in Southern California continue to burn, destroying at least 12,000 structures and burning more than 60 square miles. At least 24 people are dead, according to the Los...

02/05/2025 - Grand Prairie Day at the Capitol

Grand Prairie Chamber (Events) 1/13 7:15P

Join the Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce for Grand Prairie Day at the Capitol in Austin. This is your opportunity to hear from our Legislators who represent our community...

Texas lawmakers consider additional property tax relief amid projected $20 billion surplus in 2025...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 1/11 11:41P Jack Fink

The 89th session of the Texas Legislature begins Tuesday and as part of passing a budget, lawmakers will consider what to do with the projected $20 billion surplus. There...

02/06/2025 - 2024 "Best of Business" Awards

Grand Prairie Chamber (Events) 1/11 1:20P

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01/24/2025 - Ambassador Breakfast at Good Day Cafe

Grand Prairie Chamber (Events) 1/10 8:29A

Join us monthly for our Ambassador Breakfast. Each month we will be meeting at different locations of Chamber businesses to enjoy breakfast together and go over next month s...

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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,...

Alta Loma Vineyard Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 1/7 12:50A Jeff Cope

L-R: Bobbye Jo & Ronnie Floyd, Gale & Ronny Burran As most people know, the Texas High Plains grows the majority of grapes in Texas. Alta Loma Vineyard has only been growing...

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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...

NEW DENIM STYLES

The Middle Page 1/4 5:07A Cathy Williamson

NEW DENIM STYLES Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season! Ours was full of family (minus a few) and friends and was a lot of fun! My poor brother (younger) ended up in the...

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Green ties career high with 42 points as Rockets rally for 120-118 victory over Grizzlies

Spectrum Local News Sports 1/13 11:37P Associated Press

It was Houston’s fourth straight win overall and second in a row over Memphis.

Lakers lose to Spurs 126-102 in their 1st game back after wildfire postponements

Spectrum Local News Sports 1/13 11:13P Associated Press

The Spurs dominated the fourth quarter, making a 25-9 run in the first nine minutes to take control of a game that was tied entering the period.

Texas short again of opportunity to end title drought in what might have been finale for Ewers

Spectrum Local News Sports 1/11 12:21A Associated Press

Quinn Ewers and the Texas Longhorns again finished excruciatingly close to an opportunity to end their national championship drought.

Ohio State getting shot at 6th national title after 28-14 win over Texas in CFP semi Cotton Bowl

Spectrum Local News Sports 1/10 11:35P Associated Press

Ohio State plays Orange Bowl champion Notre Dame in Atlanta on Jan. 20.

DeSmith stops 27 shots to lead Stars to 6th straight win, 4-1 over Flyers

Spectrum Local News Sports 1/9 11:28P Associated Press

The Stars won for the seventh time in eight games as they continue their run up the Western Conference standings.

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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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How Four Years of Biden Reshaped Food and Farming

Civil Eats 1/14 9:00P Lisa Held

During his first presidential term , Donald Trump attempted to cut funding to hunger programs, implemented agricultural tariffs, tax cuts , and record-setting payments to commodity farmers, and rolled...

Sifting Through the 2024 Spending Deal, and Looking Ahead to 2025

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 1/14 6:18A Laura Zaks

The 2024 calendar year ended with a flurry of Congressional activity. In the early morning of December 21, 2024, Congress passed, and the President signed the American Relief Act , averting a...

Steel Cut Oats

Love and Lemons 1/14 4:06A Jeanine Donofrio

Steel cut oats are a delicious, healthy breakfast! If you haven t tried them, take this recipe as your sign to buy a bag. Steel cut oats are creamy and nutty, and they pair...

Dunkin’ and Sabrina Carpenter Brew Up Something Bold and Sweet

Cooking Chew 1/14 3:19A Raul

Pop star Sabrina Carpenter teamed up with Dunkin' for a limited-time drink, and of course, it’s all about bold espresso. Here’s what we know. The post Dunkin’ and Sabrina...

Carrot Ginger Soup

Joyful Healthy Eats 1/12 10:00P Krista

This velvety carrot ginger soup with hints of garlic and herby thyme will fill your kitchen with warm and cozy fall aromas. Served with crunchy chives and creamy Greek yogurt, it s the perfect...