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06/28/2025 - Sientes que el Dinero no te alcanza?

Grand Prairie Chamber (Events) 6/19 1:26A

Sabes realmente a d nde va tu dinero? Muchos trabajamos duro, pero al final del mes sentimos que el dinero simplemente... desaparece. La raz n? No aplicamos principios b sicos...

Body believed to be missing Azle fisherman found at Eagle Mountain Lake, authorities say

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 6/15 10:13A S.E. Jenkins

The body believed to be the missing Azle fisherman has been found at Eagle Mountain Lake, Tarrant Regional Water District said Sunday. Law enforcement officers at Eagle...

19-year-old killed, two others hurt in Fort Worth shooting

DFW Scanner 6/15 7:01A dfwscanner

The Fort Worth Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at approximately 12:30 a.m. Fort Worth police officers were dispatched to a...

First case of measles reported in Dallas County, health officials say

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 6/12 11:16A Julia Falcon

Dallas County has reported its first case of measles , health officials said on Thursday. The resident is a woman in her mid-20s who was fully vaccinated, Dallas County Health...

Heavy rain continues to fall across North Texas on Thursday

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 6/12 12:54A Brittany Rainey

Heavy rain continues to fall across North Texas Thursday morning, prompting another First Alert Weather Day. The heaviest rain is falling east of I-35 in areas that have already picked up nearly 6" of...

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Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Unveils 2026 Debutantes

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 6/17 9:53P Deborah Brown

Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Unveils 2026 Debutantes at 40th Annual Presentation Ball Announcement Weekend The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League (DSOL) set the stage for an unforgettable season as...

The Smurf Experience in Arlington Offers Summer Savings

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 6/13 12:56A Dana Cobb

Families in North Texas have a new way to beat the summer heat with some help from the Smurfs. Just in time for rising temperatures, The Smurf Experience USA , located at Esports Stadium Arlington,...

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Product Review: VINAER 7 Function Wine Aerator by Vinotive

Texas Wine Lover 6/19 11:57A Jeff Cope

We received the product for review and all opinions are our own. Some links are affiliate links meaning at no additional cost to you, this site may get a small commission if...

7 Must Try Dallas Chinese Restaurants

Crave DFW 6/18 6:26A Steven Doyle

1st Chinese BBQ A great Chinese restaurant doesn’t just serve good food—it tells a story with every bite. Whether it’s a steamy basket of xiao long bao or a platter of crispy roast duck, the most...

2025 Decanter World Wine Awards – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 6/18 3:01A Jeff Cope

The results of this year’s Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) were released. They highlight exceptional quality, a record number of first-time wins, rising...

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Sonny Rivera Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 6/17 12:30A Jeff Cope

For this month’s Winemaker Profile, we spoke with Sonny Rivera from Red Rock Vineyards . He is a Texas winemaker whose journey into viticulture was inspired by a life-changing...

Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival Lineup and Tickets Now Available for 2025 “Preview Week”

Texas Wine Lover 6/12 6:16A Jeff Cope

Press Release In anticipation of the 2025 Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival , the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce has released the official schedule of events for the...

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My FAVORITES Right Now!????

The Sister Studio 6/17 3:35A Jennifer Reed

Happy Tuesday, my friends! We re back from a few days of traveling over the weekend Remi had a soccer tournament in Utah and we all went to cheer her on and had so much fun! We had the best time, I m...

NEW??AT??TARGET!!!?

The Sister Studio 6/11 2:14A Jennifer Reed

Happy Wednesday, my friends! I shared a big Target haul on social media on Sunday, and I m sooo excited about everything I shared! Every single item is under $35 (most under $30!) and so, so perfect...

MY FAVORITE SUMMER DENIM AND LAST MINUTE FATHER’S DAY GIFTS

The Middle Page 6/8 3:44A Cathy Williamson

MY FAVORITE SUMMER DENIM AND LAST-MINUTE FATHER S DAY GIFTS Hello, ladies! I hope you are having a good weekend. After the last couple of weeks of traveling, I m taking it very easy this weekend....

Summer Outfits to Copy ASAP!????

The Sister Studio 6/6 3:02A Jennifer Reed

TGIF, my friends! The weekend is here, and I m cheersing you with my coffee right now because we made it! I hope everyone has a wonderful Friday and has some fun weekend plans. I rounded up all of my...

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Altuve, Caratini, Dubón homer, Astros have 20 hits in 11-4 win over Athletics

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/19 2:14A Associated Press

The Athletics had a four-game win streak snapped Tuesday with a 13-3 loss to Houston.

Dallas Wings sign Kaila Charles and Haley Jones to hardship contracts

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/17 7:18A Associated Press

The team had only eight available players before the two were added to the roster.

Dallas Wings forward Maddy Siegrist will miss time with a knee injury that won't require surgery

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/17 3:23A Associated Press

The Wings said Monday that Siegrist was injured last Wednesday in a loss to Phoenix.

Mauricio Dubón's walk-off single lifts Astros over Twins 2-1, sweep 3-game series

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/16 2:18A Associated Press

The Astros have won five in a row and 16 of their last 22 to take a five-game lead over second-place Seattle in the AL West.

Texas rookie Kumar Rocker keeps scoreless start intact with help from pickle juice

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/16 2:13A Associated Press

The 25-year-old right-hander dealt with cramping in his legs before getting the victory in a 2-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.

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Apartments with Move-In Specials in Dallas, TX

VIP Realty 6/18 8:04A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Apartments with Move-In Specials in Dallas, TX Discover Free Rent Offers, Reduced Deposits & VIP Realty's Cash Back Rebate Program If you're searching for an apartment in...

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DFW's newest public co. set to raise $494 million in IPO

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/18 6:17A Sydney Asher

The biotech firm filed its IPO paperwork May 23 in a bid to boost its finances, noting there was "substantial doubt" about its ability to continue operating otherwise. Now the...

U.S. birth rate is declining. Gen Z, millennials say the economy is a major factor

Spectrum Local News Health 6/16 9:00A Amber Hughes

Experts say the economy is a major factor as to why Americans are having fewer children.

Health experts seeing an increase in colon cancer in young people

Spectrum Local News Health 6/12 6:00A Blessing Iwuchukwu

Despite 45 years old being the recommended screening age for colonoscopies, one Texas doctor says she’s seeing patients as young as 19 years old.

Lower drug prices and new insurance rules? What Trump’s exec order and “big, beautiful bill” mean...

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/10 5:22A Holmes Murphy

Never miss an episode of Healthy Politics. Subscribe now on Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Both the Trump administration and Republicans in...

Woman in Texas dies from brain-eating amoeba after clearing her sinuses with RV tap water

Spectrum Local News Health 6/6 7:19A Spectrum News Staff

A woman died after contracting a brain-eating amoeba from tap water she used to clear out her sinuses in Texas.

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Grilled Pineapple Slices

Joyful Healthy Eats 6/29 11:00P Krista

Juicy Grilled Pineapple Slices is the easiest summer dessert and it might also be the tastiest! Serve it as-is or fancy it up with a scoop of ice cream and some caramel. Everything about this grilled...

Can This Baltimore Academy Continue to Train Urban Farmers?

Civil Eats 6/29 10:00P Sam Delgado

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. In southern Baltimore, not far from...

An Easy Pasta Salad for Your 4th of July Cookout

Love and Lemons 6/29 3:22A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

The 4th of July is coming up this week, and I’m busy planning what to make for my family’s cookout. I still haven’t decided between these veggie burgers and these black bean...

Papa Murphy’s and Pepsi Team Up To Help Fans “Seize a Slice of Summer” With Daily Prizes and...

Restaurant News 6/27 2:00A RestaurantNews.com

Summer Selects Pizza Deal continues to deliver big value with $8.99 pizzas through the season.* Vancouver, WA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake Pizza is...

Chocolate Crazy Cake (No Eggs, No Milk, No Fuss!)

Cooking Chew 6/26 8:52A Andi Reis

This ultra-moist Chocolate Crazy Cake is dairy-free, egg-free, and you don’t even need a hand-mixer. A one-bowl wonder born from the Great Depression that still hits the sweet...