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TEA names new superintendent and board of managers for Fort Worth ISD

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 3/24 2:22A Wayne Carter and Hannah Jones

Texas Education Agency has announced the appointment of a superintendent and a nine-member board of managers to govern the Fort Worth ISD. Commissioner Morath named Dr. Peter...

Lone Star Park holding national anthem auditions next week

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 3/20 4:04A Jared Rodriguez

Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie is holding their annual national anthem auditions next Tuesday, March 24. Soloists, duets, choirs, instrumentalists, and groups are all invited...

Limited spots, high demand: Texas voucher applications close today

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 3/17 4:19A Sara Sanchez

Applications for families hoping to use public funds to pay for private school during the 2026-2027 academic year will remain open until 11:59. They are available on the state website for Education...

Dallas native wins 2026 Big Tex Boot Design Contest

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 3/16 6:10A Jared Rodriguez

Big Tex will be sporting some new boots at the State Fair of Texas this fall, and now we know who gets to help design them. This year s winner is Aaliyah McNeal, who grew up around the corner from...

Man killed in Denton shooting; suspects arrested for Murder

DFW Scanner 3/14 8:19A dfwscanner

The Denton Police Department has arrested two individuals in connection with an overnight shooting that left one man dead. At approximately 12:41 a.m., officers responded to...

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Two Hill Country Wine Events Give Texas Wine Lovers Great Options on May 2

Texas Wine Lover 3/24 3:40A Jeff Cope

Texas wine lovers looking for something fun to do in the Hill Country on Saturday, May 2, 2026, have two very different evening events to choose from. One offers a full Texas...

Bob Landon: All In

Texas Wine Lover 3/18 12:30A John Harvey

Bob Landon Veteran Winemaker and Incoming TWGGA President Shares His Rules for Success and His Vision for the Texas Wine Industry Bob Landon met us on a Sunday afternoon at...

Kristi Abrahamson-Tullis Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 3/17 1:17A Jeff Cope

Contrary to what many wine consumers think, not every winery is located in the Hill Country. More wineries are opening in North Texas, and they are producing excellent Texas...

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JUST IN: Spring Savings, and MORE!

The Sister Studio 3/23 3:51A Jennifer Reed

Happy Monday, my friends! We had the BEST time in Colorado for Spring Break this last week. It honestly flew by, but there is something so nice about getting home and getting back into your routine so...

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Olivia Miles and TCU women escape with 62-59 OT win over Washington and get back to NCAA Sweet 16

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/23 3:05A Associated Press

Miles had 18 points and 10 rebounds while adding some big assists late as third-seeded TCU finally overcame Washington for a 62-59 overtime victory.

TCU women again hosting March Madness and looking to extend their 42-game home winning streak

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/20 4:07A Associated Press

Third-seeded TCU takes on Big West tournament champion UC San Diego (24-8) on Friday.

Houston routs Idaho 78-47 in return to March Madness after losing in last year's championship game

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/20 3:17A Associated Press

The Cougars (29-6), the second seed in the South Region, will play No. 10 seed Texas A&M in the second round on Saturday.

Rashaun Agee scores 22 points, leads No. 10 seed Texas A&M past No. 7 seed Saint Mary's 63-50

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/20 3:08A Associated Press

Texas A&M had not allowed fewer than 59 points all season, but it forced 18 turnovers, limiting the opportunities for the Gaels’ dangerous shooters.

Mansfield to host a World Cup team

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/18 3:00A Adam Rossow

According to officials, having a World Cup base camp is expected to generate over $15 million for the area.

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DHS says no active measles cases at El Paso detention center; health officials urge vigilance

Spectrum Local News Health 3/20 6:00A Luis Garcia

The detention center outbreak is contained, but doctors say measles remains a serious threat in the area.

Fortress buys Florida senior living facility

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/13 5:51A Leah Foreman

An assisted living facility in Palm Coast, Florida, has been purchased by Dallas-based Fortress Investment Group.

Key hospital supplier Medline invests big in Midlothian

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/11 5:49A Seth Bodine

During a groundbreaking ceremony March 10, city officials estimated the distribution center would create about $192 million in taxable, potentially making it the fifth-largest...

Kelcy Warren's energy giant donates to $5 billion pediatric hospital campus

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/11 1:34A Plamedie Ifasso

Energy Transfer is the latest donor to the new $5 billion pediatric hospital campus rising in the Southwestern Medical District. Its $15 million gift will result in a new...

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Restaurant Franchise News from Feng Cha, Boba CuCue, Pepper Lunch, and More!

Restaurant News 3/24 1:48A RestaurantNews.com

The latest restaurant franchise news features Feng Cha expanding its Texas footprint with a five-unit deal in Waco and Dallas-Fort Worth, while Boba CuCue strengthens its...

Papa Murphy’s Launches its First-Ever Detroit-Style Pizza

Restaurant News 3/23 2:17A RestaurantNews.com

Thick, golden, crunchy corners and gooey cheese come together in a bold new Take ‘n’ Bake experience, available for a limited time starting at $10.99. Vancouver, WA (...

Smalls Sliders and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 3/23 12:40A RestaurantNews.com

Smalls Sliders, Taco Bell, Portillo s, Taco Cabana, and Twin Peaks lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending March 22, 2026. 1) Smalls Sliders Turns Up...

A Hidden Crop for Corporate Tech: Farm Data

Civil Eats 3/22 10:00P Elsa Wenzel

Andrew Nelson is a self-described “tech-forward” farmer near Garfield, a tiny town in eastern Washington close to the Idaho border. He uses popular precision agriculture services, paired with...

Weekly Meal Plan #12

Joyful Healthy Eats 3/20 11:00P 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...

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