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Top Stories: ➊ – Five people in custody after police chase from Ellis County to FW ends in crash (Thursday), ➋ – Dallas council hits pause on Wings practice facility grant agreement amid delays (Thursday), ➌ – North Texas primary turnout surges in both parties; early voting was way up in 2026 (Tuesday), ➍ – Tylenol maker announces layoffs ahead of Kimberly-Clark buyout (Thursday), ➎ – Achiuwa has career-high 29 points to lead the Kings past the Mavericks, 130-121 (Friday)

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Dallas man charged with kidnapping, sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl in Galveston

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 2/5 6:27A Steven Rosenbaum

A Dallas man is being held in a Texas jail without bond after he was accused of abducting a 12-year-old girl and sexually assaulting her in a hotel room. Graham Dunn, 27, is...

Hutchins council to hold closed-door meeting with lawyers to discuss reported ICE facility

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 2/4 2:33A Alanna Quillen

On Wednesday, Hutchins City Council will hold a special-called meeting to discuss a potential proposal to put an immigration detention facility in their city. According to the agenda, the council will...

Inmate captured after escaping jail transport in Fort Worth, sheriff's office confirms

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 2/2 8:00A Briauna Brown

An inmate is back in custody Monday afternoon after escaping custody in Fort Worth. According to a spokesperson with the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office, the inmate, whose...

Dispute over french fries spirals into deadly shooting, Fort Worth police say

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 1/29 6:36A Steven Rosenbaum

Fort Worth detectives are looking for a suspect who allegedly shot and killed his friend after an argument that began over french fries. Police said the shooting happened on...

Thousands without power across Texas as winter storm sweeps through state

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 1/25 3:27A Briauna Brown

Thousands of Texans are without power Sunday after a winter storm bringing snow, sleet and freezing rain swept through Saturday. As of 9:30 a.m., over 25,000 Texas Oncor...

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A Heart-Healthy Life Starts with Everyday Choices

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 1/31 6:00P Liz McGathey

Februarys American Heart Month is a timely reminder that caring for your heart isnt just about responding to emergencies its about the small, intentional choices we make every day. As the season of...

Best Valentine’s Date Night Ideas in Fort Worth (A Local’s Guide)

Cowboys Life 1/31 5:34A Chastity Velasquez

When Valentine’s Day rolls around, I’m all about experiences — not just dinner reservations. Fort Worth does romance right when you know where to go, whether that means...

CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW: ZIVA THE GREAT by Cindy J. Vanous

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 1/28 8:00P KAREN SIDDALL

Ziva the Great by Cindy J. Vanous Illustrated by Rebeckah Gerstner Lovely story with unexpected emotional depth. Ziva the Great is the name of a beautiful Maine Coon cat and the title of this...

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Steve and Cindy Newsom Vineyards Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 2/2 10:56P Jeff Cope

Most of the grapes grown in Texas come from the High Plains, particularly the Lubbock area. One couple that has been farming grapes there for many years is Steve and Cindy...

New ‘Texas Fine Wine Club Share’ Offers Members Access to Texas’ Premier Wineries

Texas Wine Lover 1/30 2:57A Jeff Cope

Press Release Texas Fine Wine introduces the first Texas Fine Wine Club Share , a reciprocal membership program that extends wine club perks and discounts across four of Texas’ top wineries. Beginning...

Hotel Dax in Addison Names Dustin Lee as Executive Chef

Crave DFW 1/27 5:47A Steven Doyle

Hotel Dax , which will bring a new era of boutique hospitality to Addison when it opens in the coming weeks, has hired a restaurant veteran to lead its culinary program....

Ritz-Carlton Las Colinas Brunch

Crave DFW 1/27 5:02A Steven Doyle

Sunday brunch at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas is being reintroduced with intention. Set within the resort’s newly redesigned grounds, Knife Italian Steakhouse will debut a weekly brunch...

A New Favorite Winery on the Wine Road: CC Farms

Texas Wine Lover 1/27 12:52A Laurinda Thomas

As I think about writing this article, my thoughts are all over the place, as there is so much to say about the newest addition to my “local” wine area. I use the term local...

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?This Month’s Winners Are….

The Sister Studio 1/31 3:24A Jennifer Reed

Happy Saturday, my friends! I hope everyone is staying warm this week, and has some fun things planned for the weekend! We don’t have too much on the agenda this weekend and I’m so, so looking forward...

BRRRRR…IT’S COLD (AND 75 VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT IDEAS)

The Middle Page 1/28 4:51A Cathy Williamson

BRRRRR IT S COLD (AND 75 VALENTINE S DAY GIFT IDEAS) Well, January 2026 is off to an explosive start (if you live in the line of the snow/icestorm). I m not sure where you live, but I have major cabin...

Deals, Workwear, and MORE!??

The Sister Studio 1/23 3:06A Jennifer Reed

TGIF, my friends!! May your to-do list be nice and short today! I found some really great items this week and I have an Aerie code this weekend, too! JEN20 will take 20% off nearly everything on their...

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Report: Mavericks trade Anthony Davis to Washington Wizards in 8-player trade

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/4 8:40A Associated Press, Katharine Finn

ESPN senior NBA insider Shams Charania broke the news in a post on X Wednesday afternoon.

Jaylen Brown leads Celtics over Mavs 110-100 despite Flagg's latest record for teenager

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/4 1:40A Associated Press

The 19-year-old became the first teenager with three consecutive 30-point games.

All-Star infielder Isaac Paredes and Houston Astros agree to $9.35 million, 1-year contract

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/4 1:34A Associated Press

Paredes, who turns 27 on Feb. 18, hit a career-high .258 with 20 homers and 53 RBIs in 102 games, earning his second All-Star selection.

Thomas Harley scores in OT as Stars beat Jets 4-3 for 5th straight win

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/3 1:47A Associated Press

Both teams play their final game before the three-week Olympic break at home Wednesday night.

Patrick Kane passes Mike Modano for the most NHL points by a U.S.-born player

Spectrum Local News Sports 1/30 1:33A Associated Press

Kane scored his 1,375th point on an assist Thursday night in Detroit.

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Texas jails have more than 400 pregnant inmates monthly. The state is studying what happens to...

Spectrum Local News Health 2/3 4:14A Associated Press

The state is now collecting information about pregnant inmates' prenatal care, mental health indicators, pregnancy outcomes and more.

Colossal snags $60 million in new funding, selects site for first BioVault

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 2/3 12:55A Will Anderson

Colossal Biosciences has struck a major partnership with the United Arab Emirates that will result in a major conservation effort getting off the ground in the country.

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Brinker International Promotes George Felix to EVP, Chief Marketing Officer

Restaurant News 3/5 4:05A RestaurantNews.com

George Felix Felix to apply category-leading discipline and marketing vision to both Chili s and Maggiano s Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Brinker International, Inc....

Bennigan’s Honors Irish Roots With 50th Anniversary Blarney Blast

Restaurant News 3/3 6:30A RestaurantNews.com

Blarney Blast Quesadillas Month-long St. Patrick s Day promotion features limited-time signature cocktails, themed food items and 2 for $50 bundle Dallas, TX (...

Love & Lemons Cooking Club – March!

Love and Lemons 3/3 3:28A 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...

Friday Night Fish Fry: Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Celebrates a Beloved Texas Tradition

Restaurant News 3/2 12:58A RestaurantNews.com

Eat This, Not That! praises Soulman s for its comforting, homestyle appeal Dallas–Fort Worth, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) For generations of North Texans, Friday nights during...

Weekly Meal Plan #9

Joyful Healthy Eats 2/27 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...