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Reward increased for information in fatal crash of Arlington police officer Darrin McMichael

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 10/4 8:24A Annie Gimbel

ARLINGTON (CBSNewsTexas.com) - The reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the fatal hit-and-run of Arlington Police Officer Darrin McMichael has...

Fort Worth Police Department secures grant to tackle DNA backlog

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 10/4 6:10A Annie Gimbel

FORT WORTH (CBSNewsTexas.com) - Three organizations in Tarrant County were awarded more than $2 million in grants to help reduce the DNA and rape kit backlog. While DNA...

Woman dies at hospital after being trapped in Grand Prairie house fire, officials say

WFAA.com (Local News) 10/4 4:10A

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Junior League of Dallas Names Kathleen Gibson 2024 Sustainer of the Year

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 10/3 8:00P Brynn Bagot Public Relations

Junior League of Dallas (JLD) is excited to reveal that the 2024 Sustainer of the Year is Kathleen Gibson . Kathleen has been a vital Member of the League for many years including her roles as...

Two motorcyclists collide at high speed on I35W; one killed

DFW Scanner 10/3 3:27P dfwscanner

On Monday, October 2, at around 9:30pm, Fort Worth Fire Department, Police Department, and MedStar EMS responded to a major accident in the southbound lanes of I35W near...

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JUST IN: 2023 SAWA Dallas Fashion Show And Luncheon Breaks Record Netting $713,300

My Sweet Charity 10/4 8:30A Jeanne Prejean

This morning 2023-2024 Salvation Army Women s Auxiliary Dallas President Candace Winslow held the organization s Fall Membership Meeting at Arlington Hall. In addition to announcing a record number of...

Are You There, God? It’s Me, ChatGPT.

Texas Monthly 10/4 6:31A Peter Holley

Ernie Chambers still remembers the first time a new technology changed the way he experienced a church service. Chambers was six years old in 1939, when his father discovered the family could listen...

Greg Abbott Failed to Persuade Lawmakers on School Vouchers. Now He’s Threatening Them.

Texas Monthly 10/4 5:42A Alexandra Samuels

After a busy legislative session in Austin, Travis Clardy was ready for a lazy Saturday morning. It was mid-June, and the Republican state representative was finally back home in Nacogdoches, sipping...

Come for the Dr Pepper Float, Stay for the Civil Rights History

Texas Monthly 10/4 4:35A Robyn Ross

Cherry Boggess paused on the sidewalk just outside the door to Pipkin Drug Store, in Waco. She turned to the half dozen students from historically Black Paul Quinn College, her alma mater, who had...

Broadway Dallas 2024 Gala Will Raise The Music Hall Roof With “Tina – The Tina Turner Musical”

My Sweet Charity 10/4 4:30A Jeanne Prejean

Broadway Dallas 2024 Gala* While the late Tina Turner was a fireball of energy and a legendary talent on stage, her behind-the-scenes story was equally amazing, overcoming an abusive marriage and...

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10/3/2023 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Parenting on the Go: Red Flags in Relationships

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9/29/2023 7:00 PM PINK OUT: Varsity Football vs. Arlington Bowie (HOME)

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9/28/2023 6:00 PM Tech Academy for Families: Google Classrooms

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9/27/2023 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Planetarium Community Night - FireFall (Spanish)

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Paso Robles and Texas Wine Country – Part 2

Texas Wine Lover 10/4 1:13A Mary Vail Grube

Please see Part one if you have not read that yet. This installment features two of the oldest and larger wineries in Paso, Tablas Creek Vineyard and Hope Family Wines, along with some observations on...

Cantina Laredo Features Two New Dia de los Muertos Cocktails

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 10/3 10:43P Kelly Hunter

Cantina Laredo has a tradition of celebrating Dia de los Muertos with special cocktails and commemorative giveaway glasses. This years collection is available Oct. 10 through Nov. 6 and includes the...

The U.S. Air Force Band “Airmen of Note” on Tour

Crave DFW 10/3 6:01A Steven Doyle

The United States Air Force Band’s premier jazz ensemble “The Airmen of Note from Washington, D.C. is heading out on a 9-day community relations tour to Texas and New Mexico. The tour honors the...

1883 Star Eric Nelson to host Bucking Bull Bourbon tasting at Bourbon & Banter Oct. 11

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 10/3 5:48A Kelly Hunter

Fans of craft spirits and of Taylor Sheridans 1883 will flock to Bourbon & Banter, the eclectic speakeasy located in the underground level of The Statler in downtown Dallas, on Wednesday, Oct. 11 from...

Spice Up Fall With The All-New Spicy Chicken Strips at DQ Restaurants in TEXAS

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 10/3 1:34A Mary Jane Coker

SPICE FALL UP WITH THE ALL-NEW SPICY CHICKEN STRIPS AT DQ RESTAURANTS IN TEXAS AND THEN COOL IT DOWN WITH THE OREO® HOT COCOA BLIZZARD® TREAT DQ restaurants in Texas are spicing things up this...

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matching with my mini-me

Dallas Wardrobe 10/4 5:55A Dallas Wardrobe

I love the times where I can match with my little Vivienne! We don t do it often, but every once in a while Hill House Home will come up with a print that I cannot resist. These navy nap dresses are a...

kids halloween jammies

Dallas Wardrobe 10/2 7:42A Dallas Wardrobe

One of the best parts of having kids is seeing how excited they get for holidays! Ralph s favorite holiday has always been Halloween, and now Vivienne is following in his footsteps. We have a rule in...

The case for a minimal closet

Krystal Schlegel 10/1 7:39P krystal

Today is National Consignment day and The RealReal is asking us to bring fashion full circle by recirculating one in five items. This will help put fashion on track to achieving the goals from the...

shopbop sale favorites

Dallas Wardrobe 9/29 7:55A Dallas Wardrobe

If you haven t heard yet- Shopbop is having a huge sale right now! They just added a bunch of new items to their sale section, and some of it is up to 70% off. You ll definitely be able to find...

BOMBER-STYLE JACKETS FOR FALL

The Middle Page 9/29 2:51A Cathy Williamson

BOMBER-STYLE JACKETS FOR FALL WITH SO HEATHER Happy Friday, friends! We got home last night from a speedy trip to Montana. We left on Tuesday, so we barely had enough time to do much of anything. We...

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MLB playoffs 2023: Rangers, Twins, Diamondbacks and Phillies look to advance Wednesday

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/4 1:30A Associated Press

The Texas Rangers, Minnesota Twins, Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies can advance to the next round with victories Wednesday.

Montgomery sparkles, Rangers beat sloppy Rays 4-0 in AL Wild Card Series opener

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/4 12:30A Associated Press

The Texas Rangers to a 4-0 victory in their AL Wild Card Series opener.

Big 12 bids goodbye to the Red River Rivalry. Replacing the Texas-Oklahoma hype could be difficult

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/3 11:49A Associated Press

The Big 12 is losing its marquee matchup when the Red River Rivalry plays for the final time Saturday under the league’s umbrella.

Texas RB Jonathon Brooks honors father's memory with every touchdown for No. 3 Longhorns

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/2 12:56P Associated Press

Texas running back Jonathon Brooks taps his right forearm every time he gets to the end zone to honor his late father.

Issues in the red zone are a broken record for Cowboys heading into 49ers showdown

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/2 7:21A Associated Press

Prescott and company are having trouble turning red zone trips into end zone trips.

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Uncover Irving: Step Off the Beaten Path in this Charming Dallas Suburb

VIP Realty 10/4 6:54A info@viprealtyinfo.com (Richard

Irving, Texas Are you considering putting down roots in the vast Dallas-Fort Worth area? Allow VIP Realty to introduce you to Irving TX, a charming Dallas suburb with plenty...

Texas Terrors

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 10/3 7:17A Nichole Moreno

If you re a thrill-seeker with a taste for the supernatural, you re in for a treat because we ve scoured the area to bring you the very best haunted houses that will make your hair stand on end. Our...

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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo returns to work following leave

Spectrum Local News Health 10/3 4:16A Craig Huber

Hidalgo took time to address mental health.

Dallas scores ARPA-H hub

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/26 9:23A Anna Butler

The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health has opted to plant its latest hub location in Dallas. ARPA-H is a federal entity, bearing a $2.5 billion budget, operates...

Many states are expanding their Medicaid programs to provide dental care to their poorest residents

Spectrum Local News Health 9/23 2:48A Associated Press

The federal government doesn't require that states provide such care.

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Can You Freeze Coconut Cream? The Pros & Cons

Cooking Chew 10/4 8:12A Andi Reis

Coconut cream is great for making desserts and soups. What if you have too much? Can you freeze coconut cream? Let's find out! The post Can You Freeze Coconut Cream? The Pros...

National Noodle Day 2023: Deals & Giveaways from Noodle & Company + Nissin Foods

Cooking Chew 10/4 7:50A Raul

Here are exclusive discounts and exciting giveaways on Oct. 6th! The post National Noodle Day 2023: Deals & Giveaways from Noodle & Company + Nissin Foods appeared first on...

An Eater’s Guide to Dallas

Eater Dallas 10/4 3:46A Courtney E. Smith

What’s on the menu at Mister Charles, the most coveted reservation in Dallas right now? | Kathy Tran What to eat and drink when you’re in Big D Since its portrayal in the eponymous and infamous 1980s...

The Dickey Foundation Presents Grant to Promote Cancer Awareness

Restaurant News 10/4 2:34A RestaurantNews.com

The Dickey Foundation to offer $10,000 grant to local Fire Department to help the fight against cancer Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) The Dickey Foundation , the...

10 Easy Instant Pot Recipes

Fit Men Cook 10/4 1:45A Kevin Curry

Hey, FitFam! Life gets crazy, especially when you re juggling workouts, work, and a hungry crew at home. But guess what? The Instant Pot is about to step up its game to help...