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North Texas city leaders accuse developers of demanding 100% tax exemptions

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 4/17 10:51A Andrea Lucia

Weatherford City Manager James Hotopp said he was stunned by a real estate consultant's recent request for a 100% tax exemption on the city's Lone Oak Apartment Complex. "I...

Dallas high school shooting unfolded in minutes, second student could face charges, police say

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 4/17 7:37A Julia Falcon

The shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School earlier this week unfolded in less than two minutes and began when another student let the armed suspect inside through a locked...

04/29/2025 - Ribbon Cutting | Corte de Listón - State Farm - Jamileth Cifuentes

Grand Prairie Chamber (Events) 4/17 5:23A

Join us in welcoming State Farm Insurance Agent Jamileth Cifuentes as our new member of the Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce. Jamileth specializes in providing home, car, business and life insurance...

Video shows alleged Dallas school shooter entering through "unsecured" door, affidavit says

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 4/16 6:33A Briauna Brown

The 17-year-old suspect who allegedly shot and injured several students at a Dallas high school on Tuesday was let inside by another student, an arrest affidavit revealed...

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LAST DAY Sephora Spring Savings Event 2025 Must-Haves

Tanya Foster 4/13 6:00A Tanya Foster

Today is the last day of the Sephora SALE ! It's no secret that I LOVE makeup, skincare, hair care and all things BEAUTY ! So when this SALE comes along, I get so excited to stock up on my favorites...

Style Focus: Florals And Patterns

Tanya Foster 4/10 10:34A Tanya Foster

Happy Friday! Can you believe Easter is only a week away? In case you missed it, here is my Easter edit with all things Easter related. If you're still looking for something to wear, you may find it...

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Texas-German heritage is Rich at Prochnow Vineyard at Crabapple Creek

Texas Wine Lover 4/18 12:26A Amie Nemec

Photo courtesy of Scenarios Media With all the traffic and great wines off Highway 290 and in downtown Fredericksburg, it was refreshing to take a short scenic drive north of...

Kyle Johnston Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 4/15 2:09A Jeff Cope

We often take a long road to end up where we discover we eventually needed to be. Kyle Johnston of Haak Vineyards & Winery took that path and is now a co-owner and winemaker...

An Eater’s Guide to Dallas

Eater Dallas 4/14 5:04A Courtney E. Smith

Kafi BBQ in Irving marries Texas-style barbecue with Persian influences. | Kathy Tran What to eat and drink when you’re in Big D Since its portrayal in the eponymous and infamous 1980s soap opera,...

Wines of the Derby: What Are the Best Wineries of the Bluegrass State

Texas Wine Lover 4/11 3:48A Gus Hall

Most horse racing enthusiasts would agree that the Kentucky Derby is not an ordinary horse race. It is more of a celebration of horse racing culture, where good people gather...

Introducing Buli Limestone Wines

Texas Wine Lover 4/5 5:38A Jeff Cope

Changes are happening with Limestone Terrace Vineyard . The Wimberley winery is joining forces with Dr. Bob Buly, owner of Buli Wines in Podere Collalto, located in Trequanda,...

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SO??MANY??GOOD DEALS!!!?

The Sister Studio 4/14 3:57A Jennifer Reed

Happy Monday, my friends! I m sitting here with my coffee, thinking about the week ahead. I hope all of you have a wonderful start to the week today, and that this week is a week of new beginnings,...

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER: EASTER DRESSES (THAT WILL WORK ALL SPRING LONG

The Middle Page 4/11 6:00A Cathy Williamson

Yes, I’m that person rolling in fashionably late with Easter dress ideas, but hear me out! If you’re still staring at your closet wondering what to wear for church or brunch this Sunday, I’ve got you...

5 Beauty Must haves: All Amazon!?

The Sister Studio 4/11 4:58A Jennifer Reed

Happy Friday, my friends! We made it to the weekend, wahoo!! I wanted to do something a little different today and sing praises to 5 Beauty Products that I looooove from Amazon . These are all...

Target’s Weekly WOW List!!!??

The Sister Studio 4/8 4:38A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Tuesday my friends! We had the gloomiest weather over the weekend, but the sun is back out today and it s making me so happy! I hope everyone is having a great start to their week! I...

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Texans in desperate need of offensive line upgrade as NFL draft approaches

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/18 3:38A Associated Press

General manager Nick Caserio said he doesn’t believe they have to draft an offensive lineman next week.

Kumar Rocker strikes out 8 and earns 1st MLB win as Rangers sweep Angels 5-3

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/18 3:25A Associated Press

Rocker (1-2) threw a career-high 78 pitches.

Stars skid into NHL playoffs on 7-game losing streak and have season on the line again

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/18 2:49A Associated Press

Dallas opens the postseason Saturday night with Game 1 at home against rested Central Division rival Colorado.

Brian Schottenheimer's first NFL draft as Cowboys coach could fall several ways for Dallas

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/17 7:27A Associated Press

It's hard to predict a side of the ball that would come first for Dallas with the 12th overall pick in the first round April 24.

O'Reilly has goal and 2 assists in the Predators' 5-1 victory over the struggling Stars

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/17 2:34A Associated Press

The Stars will face the Colorado Avalanche in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

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Frisco, Texas Top Attractions & Things to Do

VIP Realty 4/15 11:54A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Frisco, Texas Top Attractions & Things to Do If you're looking for a city that perfectly blends suburban comfort with big-city excitement, Frisco, Texas should be at the top...

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Bird flu detected in 4 mammal species in Texas Panhandle

Spectrum Local News Health 4/17 4:36A Christine Sanchez

The virus was found in foxes, raccoons, striped skunks and domestic cats in six counties.

The healthcare industry challenge: Cutting costs without compromising care

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/17 4:03A BOK Financial

Medical providers across the country are in the midst of a financial struggle, faced with ever-rising costs and operational complexities that threaten their viability and can...

RFK Jr.'s mixed message about the measles outbreaks draws criticism from health officials

Spectrum Local News Health 4/16 2:36A Associated Press

Kennedy has not been regularly briefed in person on the outbreak by his own infectious disease experts at the CDC at least through March 21.

Study: Austin among top healthiest cities in U.S., other Texas cities lag behind

Spectrum Local News Health 4/15 6:30A Kaila Garrett

Several Texas cities ranked near the bottom of the list of the healthiest cities to live in America, except for Austin, Texas.

Measles exploded in Texas after stagnant vaccine funding. New cuts threaten the same across the...

Spectrum Local News Health 4/13 3:41A Associated Press

Immunization programs nationwide have been left stagnant and this helped set the stage for the measles outbreak and fueled its spread.

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Mass graves of Black Union soldiers slaughtered by Confederate guerrillas possibly identified in...

Live Science 4/28 9:55A

Archaeologists believe they have found two mass graves of Black Union soldiers in Kentucky thanks to remote sensing techniques and the dogged work of a local historian,...

'Signs of strain' hit DFW new home market amid spring season

Dallas Business Journal 4/28 4:19A Bill Hethcock

New homes sales and prices have fallen across DFW, and builders in the region face some of the lowest profit margins in the nation. Tariffs and broader uncertainty are...

After 20 Years of Service in Dallas, Fernando’s Shutters Both Locations — And More Closures This...

Eater Dallas 4/28 3:10A Courtney E. Smith

Fernando’s announced both locations are closing in May. | Fernando’s One of the top pop-up spots in town is also saying farewell In a fast-paced city like Dallas, restaurants come and go all the time....

Bread Dipping Oil

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/27 11:00P Krista

Bread dipping oil turns any meal into a restaurant-style dinner. Crusty bread dipped into herb-infused oil is the easiest way to upgrade your meal and it s so easy to make! It s always a treat when...

Easy Tostadas

Love and Lemons 4/27 2:37A Jeanine Donofrio

This tostada recipe is a fun, fresh, and FAST weeknight dinner. Just load up crunchy tostadas with toppings like refried beans, crisp lettuce and cabbage, tomatoes, cheese,...