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The race for Texas Attorney General is wide open and other changes ahead at the Capitol

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 7/6 3:14A Jack Fink

For the first time in more than a decade, there will be a vacancy at the Texas Attorney General's Office. Now that Ken Paxton is running in the Republican primary for U.S....

Multiple injured, one dead in early morning Deep Ellum shooting

DFW Scanner 7/5 2:47A dfwscanner

On July 5, 2025, at approximately 2:25 a.m., Dallas police officers were flagged down about a shooting that occurred under a bridge at Canton Street and South Good Latimer...

Attorney General Ken Paxton's gun restrictions lawsuit against the State Fair of Texas dismissed

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 7/1 3:27A Julia Falcon

A Dallas County judge dismissed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's lawsuit against the State Fair of Texas and the City of Dallas for gun restrictions, court documents...

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...

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Metrocrest Hospital Authority Distributes $3.3 Million to Local Nonprofits in 2025

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 7/7 10:28P Katherine Long

Metrocrest Hospital Authority Distributes $3.3 Million to Local Nonprofits in 2025 Funding supports healthcare services in Addison, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, and Coppell. Metrocrest Hospital...

Lifelong Employability Begins with Job Search Workshop in Allen

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 7/1 11:00P Martha Jane Brounoff

Do you want to achieve lifelong employability but are not sure how to go about it? If so, come join the St. Jude Career Alliance at its comprehensive, faith-based job search workshop on Saturday, July...

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...

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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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6 Wineries Within Two Hours for Two-Night Stays from Dallas

Texas Wine Lover 7/9 4:37A Chandler Gibson

We need a break. Summer means holidays, summer weddings, kids on vacation, and don’t even get me started on the heat. Back in February, WalletHub named three cities in Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) in the...

A Visit to an Old Friend: Hererra’s Cafe

Crave DFW 7/8 8:20A Steven Doyle

Herrera’s in Oak Cliff is more than a surviving restaurant—it’s the living core of a once-sprawling dynasty. Over the years, as various Herrera family members stepped away or closed their doors, the...

Kuhlman Estate Elevates the Wine Tasting Experience with Elegant Renovation

Texas Wine Lover 7/4 12:10A Jeff Cope

Press Release Beloved Texas Hill Country winery K Estate (Kuhlman) has completed a highly anticipated renovation, just in time for summer. Nestled along the famed Wine Road...

Portillo’s Beef Bus Hits Dallas Streets Starting Today

Crave DFW 7/3 5:32A Steven Doyle

From Thursday, July 3 to Saturday, July 26, the iconic Portillo s Beef Bus will be at the following locations, making it easy for everyone to grab a taste of Portillo’s classics like Chicago-style Hot...

Roy Pope Grocery: Fort Worth’s Elegant Revival of a Neighborhood Icon

Crave DFW 7/2 8:55A Steven Doyle

In a city known for its stockyards and cowboy bravado, Roy Pope Grocery in Fort Worth stands as a quiet monument to local heritage and refined taste. On the genteel streets of Arlington Heights this...

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THE BEST WHITE PANTS FOR SUMMER AND MORE NSALE ITEMS

The Middle Page 7/9 4:32A Cathy Williamson

Hi, ladies! Were you one of the lucky ones who got to shop the NSale yesterday? I had to wait until today ( I must not have spent as much money last year my husband will be so proud!), and my cart is...

The BEST of Prime Day!!!??

The Sister Studio 7/8 4:42A Jennifer Reed

Hi friends!! Prime Day is HERE and I have spent hours on hours scouring Amazon and cross-checking prices for the very very BEST deals! This year the beauty deals REALLY impressed me there are SO...

NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE PICKS FOR WOMEN

The Middle Page 7/8 3:25A Cathy Williamson

NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE PICKS FOR WOMEN Hi ladies! I am writing this post with a heavy heart about the events that occurred in my home state over the July 4th weekend. I can not imagine, as a...

TWELVE YEAR CANCERVERSARY

The Middle Page 7/1 3:09A Cathy Williamson

Happy July… and Happy 12-Year Cancerversary to Me! Twelve years ago today, I woke up in a hospital bed minus one tumor and two breasts—and honestly, I’ve never felt more grateful. July 1st will always...

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...

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Nathan Eovaldi shines, and Rangers offense tees off on Angels in 13-1 victory

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/9 2:52A Associated Press

Corey Seager hit his 13th homer, Evan Carter drove in three runs, and Texas took advantage of nine walks, with six of those scoring.

Cowboys, Texans, NFL donate $1.5 million to Central Texas communities

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/7 5:35A Katharine Finnerty

The Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Texans both announced they were donating $500,000 to provide support and resources to those impacted.

Texas cities compete for professional sports teams, hoping for economic boost

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/6 5:03A Michael Lozano

Countless Texas cities are vying to add more sports teams to their area, hoping to inject an economic boost.

James scores 28, Bueckers 23 as Wings start 4 rookies in a 98-89 win over the Mercury

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/4 3:47A Associated Press

Aziaha James scored 20 of her 28 points in the first half; Paige Bueckers added 23.

NBA adjusts Gregg Popovich's career record, crediting Mitch Johnson with 77 Spurs games from '24-25

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/3 2:51A Associated Press

Popovich’s final record has been reset to 1,390-824, which is where it was entering a game on Nov. 2.

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Focus on first responders' mental health grows as death toll rises in flood-ravaged Texas

Spectrum Local News Health 7/9 6:00A Associated Press

“We process it the best we can,” Lt. Colonel Ben Baker of the Texas Game Wardens said after taking a deep breath.

Baylor Scott & White unveils opening date for Frisco hospital

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/3 5:54A Aayush Gupta

Leaders at Baylor Scott & White Health, the largest nonprofit hospital system in Texas, have unveiled more details about a new medical center in Frisco. The new facility will...

Fort Worth co. buys 5 Texas nursing homes

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/3 1:56A Sydney Asher

Creative Solutions for Healthcare, a healthcare operator that focuses on senior living facilities, is brining "significant upgrades" to five senior living facilities across...

The GLP-1 weight loss debate: Pharmacy benefit leaders weigh in on difficult coverage decisions

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/30 7:00P Lauren Lawley Head, Writer, TBJ

Employers are grappling with the ripple effect of an increasingly popular weight loss treatment. Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are a favored treatment for...

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...

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US Importers Sued for ‘Greenwashing’ Mexican Avocados

Civil Eats 7/8 10:00P Isabella Kaminski

Avocados are a regular part of many consumer’s weekly shopping—a key ingredient in guacamole, a slice on the side of a buddha bowl, and a healthy topper for toast—and sales are steadily rising . But...

From Bees to Beer, Buckwheat Is a Climate-Solution Crop

Civil Eats 7/7 10:00P Elena Valeriote

From a distance, fields of buckwheat may seem serene, with petite, fluffy white flowers and heart-shaped green leaves. But if you’re standing in one, you’ll hear the distinct buzzing of bees as they...

Love & Lemons Cooking Club – July!

Love and Lemons 7/7 8:06A 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...

Burrata & Grilled Peach Salad

Joyful Healthy Eats 7/6 11:00P Krista

Juicy grilled peaches and creamy burrata makes this Grilled Peach Salad a summertime stunner! It sure to impress because it tastes and looks like it came from a fancy restaurant, but it is SO easy to...

Banana Ice Cream

Love and Lemons 7/6 2:18A Jeanine Donofrio

Have you ever made frozen banana ice cream? This one-ingredient treat has a rich, creamy texture a lot like regular ice cream, but you don t need an ice cream maker (or any...