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Woman grazed by officers after she shot at Grand Prairie police from backyard, PD says

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 4/24 6:30A Frank Heinz

Two Grand Prairie police officers are on leave after shooting a woman they say shot at them from behind a fence early Thursday morning. The police department said officers...

Irving woman wants court-ordered power to question city about proposed casino dealings, old Texas...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 4/24 6:29A Marvin Hurst

Ada Pimentel did not file a public records request to learn more about a proposed destination casino resort in Irving. However, when a law firm drafted two letters of...

Dallas Cowboys dream draft: 50 years later, another "Dirty Dozen"

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 4/23 11:01A Bill Jones

A tradition that began 20 years ago continues this year. We've spent the past few months filling up our 2025 Big Green NFL Draft Scouting Notebook. The goal is to find the best and brightest draft...

05/15/2025 - How to Supervise People and Lead a Team

Grand Prairie Chamber (Events) 4/23 6:11A

We re bringing nationally renowned management expert Glenn Shepard to present the SHRM accredited seminar How to Supervise People and Lead a Team live and in person here in...

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North Texas Foster Care Collaborative Helps to Spread Awareness about Child Abuse

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 4/24 3:56A Culver Public Relations

At least one in seven children in the United States have experienced some form of abuse or neglect in the past year, and an estimated 1,840 children have died from child abuse or neglect. To recognize...

SERVPRO Team Shaw Bolsters Growth with Two Major Acquisitions in 2025

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 4/22 11:48P Jennifer Halstead

SERVPRO Team Shaw Expands Again in 2025 SERVPRO Team Shaw , one of the largest franchises in the country, continues to make waves in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market under the leadership of...

Best Things to Do in DFW with Kids This Week (April 22 – 29, 2025)

Grand Prairie Family eGuide 4/22 5:21A Family eGuide

Spring is springing in North Texas and so are the events! We ve done the work and rounded up all the best things to do in DFW with kids this week in our latest issue. Flip...

New Avara For Warmer Days!

Tanya Foster 4/22 2:47A Tanya Foster

The Avara Summer Collection is officially here! Summer is quickly approaching, and that means it’s the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe with the latest warm-weather styles. I’m so excited to...

5 Reasons to Visit Canyon Ranch Tucson

Tanya Foster 4/20 5:00A Tanya Foster

Pete and I spent a little time at Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona recently and we really loved it. There is so much to do! You might be wondering if this wellness spa if for you. Come with us to find...

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2025 Los Angeles International Wine Competition – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 4/23 10:52P Jeff Cope

The 90th anniversary Los Angeles International Wine Competition (LAIWC) has released its 2025 results. The wine competition judging took place April 1-3 in Los Angeles. The...

How Are Winemaking and Education Historically Linked?

Texas Wine Lover 4/23 10:02P Gus Hall

Winemaking and education might seem like two different worlds. One is growing grapes and making wine. The other is about books, learning, and classrooms. But if you look...

Why Texas Deserves a Spot on Every Wine Lover’s Map

Texas Wine Lover 4/23 4:47A Gus Hall

When you hear Texas, you immediately imagine cowboys, endless prairies, herds of bulls, oil rigs, and gas fields. But few people know that behind this rugged image lies...

Exploring the Versatility and Charm of Marsanne

Texas Wine Lover 4/22 12:50A Carl W. Hudson

Marsanne Grapes on the Vine – Used with Permission, Tablas Creek Winery This Texas Wine Lover post is about the lesser-known white grape variety, Marsanne (pronunciation...

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...

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MY FAVORITE SPRING BLAZERS

The Middle Page 4/22 2:16A Cathy Williamson

MY FAVORITE SPRING BLAZERS Hello, ladies! I hope you all had a blessed Easter weekend! After we got back from St. Barts last Monday night, the week was a total blur! I had a lot to catch up on,...

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...

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Rangers place SS Corey Seager on 10-day injured list because of a strained right hamstring

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/24 2:37A Associated Press

The 30-year-old Seager pulled up while running to first base in the sixth inning Tuesday at the Athletics and left the game.

Tyler Seguin scores in OT as Stars withstand late double-minor penalty to beat Avalanche 2-1

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/24 2:23A Associated Press

Dallas took a 2-1 lead in the first-round series with its second straight overtime victory.

UTEP disbands women's tennis program, citing rising costs with NCAA settlement looming

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/23 3:38A Associated Press

The school says discontinuing tennis would allocate more money toward the remaining programs and create more opportunities for female athletes.

Semien hits 3-run homer, Rangers beat A's 8-5 while Pederson slump reaches 0 for 41

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/23 3:16A Associated Press

Wyatt Langford, Josh Smith and Jake Burger hit solo homers for the Rangers on a night the teams combined for eight long balls.

TCU and North Carolina will open '26 in Ireland after Belichick's debut this year at home vs. Frogs

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/22 7:24A Associated Press

The Aer Lingus College Football Classic will be played at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Aug. 29, 2026.

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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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First confirmed case of measles in Dallas-Fort Worth child, health officials say

Spectrum Local News Health 4/23 9:48A Kaila Garrett

There has been a confirmed case of the measles involving a student at Willow Spring Middle School, according to Collin County Health Care Services.

Spring allergies are back. Here's how to check pollen levels and keep from sneezing

Spectrum Local News Health 4/19 5:14A Associated Press

The severity of your allergies can depend on where you live, what you’re allergic to and your lifestyle.

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.

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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,...

Portobello Burgers

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/24 11:00P Krista

This grilled portobello mushroom burger is topped with grilled onions, roasted red pepper and a tangy avocado chimichurri for the perfect bite! It s a delicious plant-based idea for cookouts for all...

Rice Krispies Treats — The Classic, Budget-Friendly Treat To Feed A Crowd!

Cooking Chew 4/24 8:25A Andi Reis

Marshmallows, crisp rice cereal, and some butter and you've got a chewy and inexpensive treat that feeds a crowd! The post Rice Krispies Treats — The Classic, Budget-Friendly...

Famous Dave’s Fires Up Third Annual All-Star BBQ Series This May, Leading Up to the 2025 World Food...

Restaurant News 4/24 7:06A RestaurantNews.com

The barbecue legend is partnering once again with the World Food Championships for a coast-to-coast celebration of America’s top pitmasters Minnetonka, MN (...

Whole-Farm Revenue Protection Analysis: New Enrollments Reveal Path Forward

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 4/24 5:14A Billy Hackett

Chard leaves from Pie Ranch, CA; Credit: USDA, NRCS CA This year marks the tenth anniversary of Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) , a novel insurance product that offers farmers nationwide the...