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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 – Kevin Durant says he wants to play for U.S. men's basketball team at 2028 Olympics in LA (Tuesday), ➍ – Tempers flare in Spurs-Pistons game in a matchup of 2 of NBA's top teams (Tuesday), ➎ – Cowboys say they are leaning toward using franchise tag on receiver George Pickens (Tuesday)

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Five people in custody after police chase from Ellis County to FW ends in crash

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 2/26 6:52A Hannah Jones

A police chase that started in Ellis County came to a crashing end in West Fort Worth. According to the Ellis County Sheriff s Department, a deputy observed a vehicle shooting from the roadway near FM...

Dallas council hits pause on Wings practice facility grant agreement amid delays

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 2/26 4:22A Candace Sweat and Alanna Quillen

The Dallas City Council is tapping the brakes on a proposed funding agreement for the Dallas Wings’ new practice facility , sending the deal back to committee after raising...

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...

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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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The 2026 Texas Wine Festival List Is Here!

Texas Wine Lover 2/27 1:42A Jeff Cope

Wine festivals are one of the best ways to experience Texas wine. Great wine, live music, local food, and time spent outdoors with friends. It is no surprise they happen all year long across the state...

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...

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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...

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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 points to lead the Thunder past the Mavericks, 100-87

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

The Mavericks were held to a season low in points and saw the NBA’s longest active streak of triple-digit games end at 41. They are 21-39.

Related: Achiuwa has career-high 29 points to lead the Kings past the Mavericks, 130-121 Spectrum Local News Sports

Mavs sign undrafted rookie guard Ryan Nembhard to standard contract

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/2 2:12A Associated Press

Nembhard has made 17 starts in 38 appearances for the Mavericks, averaging 6.7 points while leading all rookies at 4.9 assists per game.

Spurs' poor performance that ends 11-game winning streak leaves Victor Wembanyama surprised

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/2 1:51A Associated Press

San Antonio didn't respond well to the New York Knicks' defensive pressure Sunday.

Cam Spencer sparks a short-handed Grizzlies rout of the Mavericks, 124-105

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/28 6:26A Associated Press

The Grizzlies, who had lost seven of its previous eight, led the entire game.

Mavericks beat the Nets 123-114 after both teams arrive on game day because of the blizzard

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/25 1:47A Associated Press

The Mavericks scored a season-high 76 points in the first half and won their second straight after a 10-game skid.

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Tylenol maker announces layoffs ahead of Kimberly-Clark buyout

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 2/26 8:03A Lauren McDonald

Kenvue plans to cut hundreds of jobs before being acquired by Irving-based consumer goods giant Kimberly-Clark. In addition to Tylenol, Kenvue makes household items including...

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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...

Almond Flour Cookies

Love and Lemons 2/27 3:57A Jeanine Donofrio

These almond flour cookies are chewy, nutty, and filled with melty chocolate chips. They re totally gluten-free, but you don t have to be to love them. In fact, these almond...