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Deferred Tarrant County property tax payments due Monday

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 6/30 6:29A Frank Heinz

Addison Kaboom Town July 3, 5 11 p.m. at Addison Circle Park For four decades, Addison Kaboom Town! has attracted people from all over the country for a night of breathtaking...

Here's where you can watch Fourth of July fireworks in Dallas-Fort Worth

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 6/27 5:36A Julia Falcon

The Fourth of July is here, which means you're probably looking for somewhere to catch a fireworks show. There are several family-friendly events across North Texas. Check out...

Dallas ISD to vote on cellphone ban in schools

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 6/26 1:42A Trevor Sochocki

Dallas ISD trustees could vote on a new student code of conduct for the next school year, which includes a district-wide cellphone ban for students. This comes less than a...

Gunman in 2023 State Fair of Texas shooting pleads guilty before trial was set to begin

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 6/23 11:27A Julia Falcon

The gunman who opened fire and injured three people at the State Fair of Texas in 2023 pleaded guilty before his trial was set to even begin. He was sentenced to 12 years in...

Thousands of kids take part in T.D. Jakes Foundation STEAM Expo

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 6/21 7:02P Dawn White

Thousands of children and families gathered Saturday at the Shops at RedBird for the T.D. Jakes Foundation's second annual STEAM Expo, a hands-on event designed to spark...

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Fourth of July Pool Party at Fairmont Dallas Sip, Swim & Celebrate!

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 6/27 12:57A Culver Public Relations

This Fourth of July, Fairmont Dallas is turning up the heat and the beats! On Friday, July 4, from 1 PM to 5 PM, guests and locals alike are invited to kick off the holiday weekend with the ultimate...

Best Indoor Activities in DFW

Cowboys Life 6/26 7:53A Chastity Velasquez

Looking for fun ways to escape the Texas heat or dodge those rainy day blues? Whether you re entertaining the kids, planning a date day, or just need a new adventure that...

Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Unveils 2026 Debutantes

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 6/17 9:53P Deborah Brown

Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Unveils 2026 Debutantes at 40th Annual Presentation Ball Announcement Weekend The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League (DSOL) set the stage for an unforgettable season as...

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Dallas ISD to vote on cellphone ban in schools

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth (Education) 6/26 6:11A Trevor Sochocki

Dallas ISD trustees could vote on a new student code of conduct for the next school year, which includes a district-wide cellphone ban for students. This comes less than a...

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Product Review: VINAER 7 Function Wine Aerator by Vinotive

Texas Wine Lover 6/19 11:57A Jeff Cope

We received the product for review and all opinions are our own. Some links are affiliate links meaning at no additional cost to you, this site may get a small commission if...

7 Must Try Dallas Chinese Restaurants

Crave DFW 6/18 6:26A Steven Doyle

1st Chinese BBQ A great Chinese restaurant doesn’t just serve good food—it tells a story with every bite. Whether it’s a steamy basket of xiao long bao or a platter of crispy roast duck, the most...

2025 Decanter World Wine Awards – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 6/18 3:01A Jeff Cope

The results of this year’s Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) were released. They highlight exceptional quality, a record number of first-time wins, rising...

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OMG! Amazon, I love you!!!!??

The Sister Studio 6/30 4:42A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Monday my friends! This summer is FLYING by I can t believe it s almost July! I m trying to soak up every bit of summer with my kids that I can time, slow down! I rounded up all of my...

Classic summer outfits

Krystal Schlegel 6/24 10:23A krystal

These are a few outfits and accessories I have been getting a lot of use out of for summer so far! White jeans are my go-to and the Carolyn shirt button down is such a classic piece that you can never...

BEST FINDS of THE WEEK!??

The Sister Studio 6/24 1:31A Jennifer Reed

Happy Tuesday, my friends! I m headed to New York for a quick work trip today. I ll be back on GMA this week and I m so, so excited they re having me back! In the meantime, I rounded up so many items...

FOURTH OF JULY READY

The Middle Page 6/20 3:05A Cathy Williamson

FOURTH OF JULY READY Hi, ladies! I hope everyone is hanging in there! What a crazy time to be alive, right? Is anyone else refreshing the news every couple of minutes? I am on X (formerly Twitter) and...

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Elvis Andrus inducted into Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame with assist from Adrian Beltré

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/30 2:39A Associated Press

The fun-loving skilled shortstop was inducted as the 27th member of the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame on Saturday.

Jose Altuve homers and Framber Valdez tosses six shutout innings in Astros' 2-0 win over Cubs

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/30 2:39A Associated Press

Altuve’s 13th home run of the season broke a scoreless tie in the fifth inning.

Caitlin Clark is out again with groin injury, will miss matchup with Paige Bueckers

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/27 9:06A Associated Press

The Indiana Fever star was ruled out of a second consecutive game with a left groin injury.

Cam Smith hits an RBI single in the 8th to give Astros 2-1 win over Phillies

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/27 2:19A Associated Press

The Astros completed the series sweep with wins of 1-0, 2-0 and 2-1.

Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn signs a 1-year deal to stay with his only NHL team

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/26 7:58A Associated Press

The deal has a base salary of $1 million, plus an additional $3 million in potential performance bonuses.

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Apartments with Move-In Specials in Dallas, TX

VIP Realty 6/18 8:04A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Apartments with Move-In Specials in Dallas, TX Discover Free Rent Offers, Reduced Deposits & VIP Realty's Cash Back Rebate Program If you're searching for an apartment in...

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Pegasus Park lands Silicon Valley startup focused on skin treatments

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/27 1:34A Noor Adatia

The latest company to arrive at Pegasus Park's BioLabs is known for developing high-tech dermatology treatments. California-based Cage Bio specializes in developing topical...

Former American Heart Association leader dies at 84

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/24 1:55A Rachel Behrndt

Cass Wheeler, who led the Dallas-based American Heart Association for more than three decades, died recently. He's remembered as a supportive mentor who guided the huge...

Businesses in budding Texas THC sector applaud Abbott's move to regulate, not ban products

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/23 11:38A Sahar Chmais

A ban on such hemp-derived THC products would have sunk an industry that, according to one estiate, employs more than 53,000 workers in Texas and generated $4.3 billion in...

DFW's newest public co. set to raise $494 million in IPO

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/18 6:17A Sydney Asher

The biotech firm filed its IPO paperwork May 23 in a bid to boost its finances, noting there was "substantial doubt" about its ability to continue operating otherwise. Now the...

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25 Easy 4th of July Appetizers

Love and Lemons 6/30 5:45A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Need 4th of July appetizer ideas? We re here to help! I ve rounded up 25 of our best 4th of July appetizers below. They include show-stopping snack platters, fun finger...

Comment: NSAC Urges Senate to Support Grassley “Actively Engaged” Amendment

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 6/30 4:17A Billy Hackett

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mike Lavender National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition mlavender@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 734.417.8710 Comment: NSAC Urges Senate to...

Grilled Pineapple Slices

Joyful Healthy Eats 6/29 11:00P Krista

Juicy Grilled Pineapple Slices is the easiest summer dessert and it might also be the tastiest! Serve it as-is or fancy it up with a scoop of ice cream and some caramel. Everything about this grilled...

Can This Baltimore Academy Continue to Train Urban Farmers?

Civil Eats 6/29 10:00P Sam Delgado

A version of this article originally appeared in The Deep Dish, our members-only newsletter. Become a member today and get the next issue directly in your inbox. In southern Baltimore, not far from...

An Easy Pasta Salad for Your 4th of July Cookout

Love and Lemons 6/29 3:22A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

The 4th of July is coming up this week, and I’m busy planning what to make for my family’s cookout. I still haven’t decided between these veggie burgers and these black bean...

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