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1 killed, 1 injured after gunfire erupts during gathering at Fort Worth apartment, police say

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 2/9 3:14A Briauna Brown

One person was shot and killed, and another was injured after gunfire erupted during a gathering at a Fort Worth apartment complex overnight, police confirmed. Fort Worth...

How a Democrat defeated the Republican in a GOP majority state Senate district in Tarrant County

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 2/8 3:54A Jack Fink

It was a major political upset that delighted Democrats and rattled Republicans here in North Texas, across the state, and the nation. Democrat Taylor Rehmet trounced...

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

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 2/5 7:27A 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 3:33A 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 9:00A 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...

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A Heart-Healthy Life Starts with Everyday Choices

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 1/31 7:00P 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 6:34A 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 9:00P 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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Best Breakfast Tacos in Dallas–Fort Worth

Crave DFW 2/6 9:59A Steven Doyle

A great breakfast taco lives in the details. It starts with a well-made tortilla — ideally warm, tender, and flexible enough to hold its fillings without tearing, whether corn or flour. Eggs should be...

Soto Vino: Siempre Afuera – Always Outside

Texas Wine Lover 2/6 1:54A Cynthia Spanhel

Soto Vino is one of a handful of natural or low-intervention wineries in Texas. Founded in 2020 by brothers Christian and Dominic Soto, Soto Vino is currently housed at The...

Steve and Cindy Newsom Vineyards Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 2/2 11:56P 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 3:57A 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 6:47A 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....

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?This Month’s Winners Are….

The Sister Studio 1/31 4:24A 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 5:51A 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...

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The ball bounced Castle's way for a career-high 40 points in triple-double in Spurs' win over Mavs

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/8 10:00A Associated Press

At 21 years old, Stephon Castle is the youngest player in NBA history with a 40-point triple-double.

Super Bowl is set to draw in $1.7 billion in legal wagers

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/7 9:00A Michael Lozano

The Lone Star State is one of 11 states that do not allow gambling or sports betting, but Texans are still placing wagers.

The Dallas Cowboys will play in Rio de Janiero in 2026

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/6 4:23A Mike D'Alonzo

The team will play in the NFL's first game in the Brazilian city.

The Mavs are leaving no doubt that Cooper Flagg is their future after trading Anthony Davis

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/6 3:16A Associated Press

The Mavericks moved on from the oft-injured Davis, currently sidelined by a hand injury, and chose another retooling of the roster.

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

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/4 9:40A Associated Press, Katharine Finn

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

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Report shows Texas ACA health care enrollment increased despite subsidies ending

Spectrum Local News Health 2/6 2:30A Valencia Jones

There has been rising costs of health care after ACA subsidies ended in December. However, the latest numbers show enrollment increased in Texas.

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

Spectrum Local News Health 2/3 5:14A 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 1:55A 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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Cottage Cheese Dip

Love and Lemons 3/17 4:16A Jeanine Donofrio

I can already tell: this cottage cheese dip will be on repeat in our house this spring. Easy to make in the food processor with just 6 ingredients, it s creamy and...

Op-ed: The AI ‘Revolution’ Is a False Promise for Food Systems

Civil Eats 3/16 10:00P Anthony Pahnke

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. Big tech’s ...

Op-ed: The Persian Gulf Oil Crisis Is a Food Crisis

Civil Eats 3/16 10:00P Raj Patel

American farmers are in trouble. Spring planting is here, and the inputs they need—urea, phosphate, the nitrogen for corn, wheat, and soy—are mostly imported from the Persian Gulf. In fact, up to 30...

Pizza Inn Invites Guests to Spend Easter With Their Peeps

Restaurant News 3/16 10:39A RestaurantNews.com

America s Hometown Pizza Buffet brings back its marshmallow-topped holiday Pizzert for a limited spring run Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) The Peeps Pizzert is hopping...

Small Specialty Crop Growers Are Opting Out of Federal Farm Aid

Civil Eats 3/16 9:08A Rebekah Alvey

Some small-scale fruit and vegetable farmers are skipping out on federal farm aid, citing onerous reporting requirements they say are not compatible with their farms and may...