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North Texas man gets life in first Tarrant County murder trial conviction under fentanyl law

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Armed suspect killed by Garland police; second body found inside apartment after standoff

DFW Scanner 6/5 3:51A dfwscanner

On Wednesday, June 4, at approximately 1:50 p.m., Garland Police Department officers were dispatched to Motel 6, located at 12721 LBJ Freeway, in response to a reported...

North Texas man gets life in first Tarrant County murder trial conviction under fentanyl law

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 6/4 11:57A Doug Myers

A North Texas man on Wednesday became the first person in Tarrant County to be tried and convicted of murder under Texas' new law targeting fatal fentanyl distribution. Jacob Lindsay, 48 Tarrant...

Tarrant County citizens file lawsuit against new redistricting map

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 6/4 11:52A Julia Falcon

Less than a day after Tarrant County commissioners approved a controversial redistricting proposal , a group of citizens filed a lawsuit claiming intentional discrimination. According to the Lone Star...

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...

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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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Why Tempranillo Found a Second Home in Texas

Texas Wine Lover 6/5 5:41A Gus Hall

Tempranillo growing in Texas This article comes to us from Spain, the country where the Tempranillo grape was born. Our colleagues at Winetourismspain.com share with us why Tempranillo is...

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...

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My REVIEW OF THE CURRENTBODY SKIN LED NECK & DÉCOLLETAGE MASK (SERIES 2)

The Middle Page 6/5 4:10A Cathy Williamson

BEFORE PHOTO Let s talk about the part of our skincare routine that often gets overlooked: the neck and chest. If you re like me, you ve probably spent years investing in a...

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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Texas A&M surprises Lions’ Dan Campbell with lifetime achievement award

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/5 7:23A Craig Huber

Campbell was surprised by an emotional video during an interview at Lions headquarters in Allen Park.

Atwood's hit on intentional walk attempt gives Texas a 2-1 win over Texas Tech in WCWS finals...

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/5 1:37A Associated Press

Teagan Kavan pitched a three-hitter for Texas (54-11), which can secure its first national title with a victory in Game 2 on Thursday night.

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.

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Texas hospital that discharged woman with doomed pregnancy violated the law, a federal inquiry...

Spectrum Local News Health 6/4 5:53A Associated Press

A new policy has thrown into doubt the federal government's oversight of hospitals that deny women emergency abortions.

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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Pepper Lunch Continues Growth Trajectory with Dallas and Northern California Expansions

Restaurant News 6/5 7:56A RestaurantNews.com

Brand Continues to Bring its Unique Fast Casual Experience to Major Markets Across the Country Los Angeles, CA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Pepper Lunch , the Japanese-born...

Love & Lemons Cooking Club – June!

Love and Lemons 6/5 5:01A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Our Cooking Club is a fun way to celebrate the Love & Lemons community of readers. The concept is super simple—each month, I choose a recipe. You make it, and you leave a...

Spicy Tuna

Joyful Healthy Eats 6/4 11:00P Krista

Spicy tuna is an easy Asian-style recipe that can be added to salad, meal bowls, sushi, and more. The combination of ahi tuna with a creamy, flavorful spicy mayo sauce is so simple, but SO delicious!...

Examining the House Agriculture Committee’s Reconciliation Bill

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 6/4 8:40A Laura Zaks

On May 22, 2025, the House of Representatives approved its budget reconciliation legislation, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act ( OBBB , HR 1), by a vote of 215-214-1. Just a week earlier, on May 15, the...

Dickey’s Barbecue Puts Franchisee Success in the Spotlight: Addressing Industry Challenges and...

Restaurant News 6/4 6:36A RestaurantNews.com

Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) In response to recent industry-wide challenges, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit addresses concerns regarding franchisee satisfaction. Amidst...