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Top Stories: ➊ – Limited Election Day voting returns to Dallas County for March primary (Tuesday), ➋ – Texas Rangers investigating police chase that ended in officer involved shooting in Carrollton (Tuesday), ➌ – Everything you need to know about the Texas primaries (Wednesday), ➍ – Judge declares mistrial in Prairieland ICE center shooting case over attorney's T-shirt (Wednesday), ➎ – UPDATE: 14-year-old killed in Arlington shooting; juvenile arrested for Manslaughter (Saturday)

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The state of the Texas GOP Senate primary with early voting in full swing

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 2/22 7:07A Steven Rosenbaum

With early voting underway in Texas, the three major candidates in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate were in North Texas last week to encourage their supporters to head...

Texas U.S. Senate race draws national attention as Democratic candidates blitz North Texas

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 2/22 7:06A Jack Fink

The race for U.S. Senate in Texas is intensifying and making national headlines, as all major Republican and Democratic candidates sweep across the state. Over the past two...

Boy shot, killed while juveniles were allegedly aiming gun at each other and pulling trigger,...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 2/21 7:23A Briauna Brown

A juvenile boy is dead after being shot while he and other juveniles were handling a firearm, the Arlington Police Department confirmed Saturday. Police said the juvenile who...

UPDATE: 14-year-old killed in Arlington shooting; juvenile arrested for Manslaughter

DFW Scanner 2/21 4:32A dfwscanner

Late Friday night, Arlington PD officers responded to a reported shooting at Sausalito Drive, near W. Arkansas Lane and Little Road in Arlington. Upon arrival, officers...

Judge declares mistrial in Prairieland ICE center shooting case over attorney's T-shirt

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 2/18 3:59A Alanna Quillen

A federal judge has declared a mistrial in the high‑profile case accusing nine North Texans of attacking the Prairieland ICE Detention Center on the Fourth of July, after...

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Legacy West Holds Prom Dress Drive to Help North Texas Teens Shine

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 2/23 8:33P Susan Friedman

Cinderella proved that the right outfit can make all the difference. At Legacy West, North Texans have the chance to help make prom dreams come true for North Texas teens. This March, Legacy West is...

DQ Restaurants In Texas Treat Fans To FREE Hungr-Buster With App Offer On Texas Independence Day

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 2/22 10:20P Mary Jane Coker

DQ RESTAURANTS IN TEXAS TREAT FANS TO FREE HUNGR-BUSTER WITH APP OFFER ON TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY, MARCH 2 Texas Independence Day calls for a Lone Star-sized celebration, and DQ Restaurants in...

BOOK REVIEW: OFF SEASON (DETECTIVE RYAN MYSTERY, #1) by Clive Fleury

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 2/22 9:47P KAREN SIDDALL

Off Season Detective Ryan Mystery, #1 by Clive Fleury What an absorbing and satisfying series debut! Off Season is the first book in author Clive Fleurys Australian-set police detective series,...

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Bending Branch Hits the Mark Again!

Texas Wine Lover 2/20 12:53A Neal Addy

Dr. Bob Young and the team at Bending Branch Winery in Comfort will soon be releasing a special sparkling rosé you do not want to miss the 2023 Estate Crimson Cabernet Rosé....

Phil Price Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 2/17 12:06A Jeff Cope

We first met Phil Price in 2016 when he moved to Texas to be an assistant winemaker at Fall Creek Vineyards . He soon volunteered to be a judge at our Texas Wine Lover’s...

2026 Texas International Wine Competition – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 2/15 3:47A Jeff Cope

The Texas International Wine Competition (TXIWC) announced the results of its 2026 competition, held in January 2026. These Texas wineries were recognized for their exceptional wines: Top Wines Grand...

Join the 18th Annual Spicewood Vineyards Pair it with the Claret Chili Cook-Off

Texas Wine Lover 2/13 1:15A Jeff Cope

Press Release Join Spicewood Vineyards for the 18th annual world-famous chili cook-off happening on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. The Pair it with the...

Events: These Texas Wineries Want You to Join Them

Texas Wine Lover 2/11 3:52A Jeff Cope

The Texas Wine Lover website Guide and mobile app include many features designed to help you decide which wineries, meaderies, cideries, and local businesses to visit. Over...

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HOW TO WEAR BLACK IN SPRING: EASY CHIC TRANSITIONAL OUTFITS FOR WOMEN OVER 50

The Middle Page 2/20 4:21A Cathy Williamson

Why Wearing Black Is the Easiest Style Choice as We Slip Into Spring Every spring, I stand in my closet and hesitate. Do I pack away the black? Should I suddenly reach for florals? And yet, every...

JUST FOR YOU!❤️

The Sister Studio 2/13 3:22A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Friday my friends! It has been a busy week around here, and I m very much looking forward to the long weekend! Do y all have anything fun planned this weekend? If anyone has any good...

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Cowboys say they are leaning toward using franchise tag on receiver George Pickens

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/24 1:53A Associated Press

Stephen Jones spoke to reporters at the NFL scouting combine, declining to put a timeline on getting a deal done with Pickens.

Tempers flare in Spurs-Pistons game in a matchup of 2 of NBA's top teams

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/24 1:47A Associated Press

Victor Wembanyama had 21 points, 17 rebounds and six blocks, Devin Vassell scored 28 and San Antonio beat Detroit 114-103 on Monday night.

Kevin Durant says he wants to play for U.S. men's basketball team at 2028 Olympics in LA

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/24 1:42A Associated Press

Durant has played in the last four Olympics, becoming USA men’s basketball’s career scoring leader in the process.

Middleton scores 25 points as Mavericks snap 10-game losing streak with 134-130 win at Indiana

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/23 2:28A Associated Press

Dallas led most of the game but struggled to put this one away.

Texas' MLS teams kick off season this weekend

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/20 3:02A Mike D'Alonzo

Austin FC, FC Dallas and Houston Dynamo FC will all host season openers at home on Saturday.

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3 cases of measles reported in North Texas county

Spectrum Local News Health 2/13 3:35A Katharine Finnerty

The first case of measles was identified on Feb. 5 and then two additional cases were reported on Feb. 12.

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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Offers Freebie for National Strawberry Day

Restaurant News 2/24 3:16A RestaurantNews.com

Beloved barbecue restaurant dishes out berry sweet deal for fans on Friday, Feb. 27 Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Friday just got a whole lot sweeter! Dickey s Barbecue...

The Peach Cobbler Factory Continues Expansion in Texas with New Location in Plano

Restaurant News 2/24 1:39A RestaurantNews.com

Fort Lauderdale, FL ( RestaurantNews.com ) The Peach Cobbler Factory , one of America’s fastest-growing dessert franchise brands, continues its rapid expansion across Texas...

Papa Murphy’s Turns Up the Heat With Jalapeño Popper Pizza, a Limited-Time Addition to Papa’s Picks

Restaurant News 2/23 1:58A RestaurantNews.com

A crave-forward, flavor-packed pizza joins Papa Murphy’s everyday take-n-bake value lineup, offering bold taste at a great price for a limited time. Vancouver, WA (...

High Protein Pizza Recipe

Joyful Healthy Eats 2/22 10:00P Krista

A cottage cheese crust is combined with classic pizza toppings for this easy High Protein Pizza recipe. It tastes just as delicious as the traditional version, but healthier! Nothing gets the family...

Weekly Meal Plan #8

Joyful Healthy Eats 2/20 10:00P Krista

This healthy weekly meal plan has 5 days of easy breakfast and dinner recipes made from real, wholesome ingredients and a high protein focus in mind. Grab the free printable shopping list to make meal...