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Top Stories: ➊ – Thousands of kids take part in T.D. Jakes Foundation STEAM Expo (Sunday), ➋ – Gunman in 2023 State Fair of Texas shooting pleads guilty before trial was set to begin (Monday), ➌ – 07/18/2025 - Ambassador Breakfast (Wednesday), ➍ – 07/24/2025 - Ribbon Cutting - Saving Sense (Thursday), ➎ – Dallas ISD to vote on cellphone ban in schools (Thursday)

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Gunman in 2023 State Fair of Texas shooting pleads guilty before trial was set to begin

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 6/23 11:27A Julia Falcon

The gunman who opened fire and injured three people at the State Fair of Texas in 2023 pleaded guilty before his trial was set to even begin. He was sentenced to 12 years in...

Thousands of kids take part in T.D. Jakes Foundation STEAM Expo

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 6/21 7:02P Dawn White

Thousands of children and families gathered Saturday at the Shops at RedBird for the T.D. Jakes Foundation's second annual STEAM Expo, a hands-on event designed to spark...

07/17/2025 - Merryhill School Summer Fair!

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Five suspects charged in 2024 double homicide at Arlington short-term rental near AT&T Stadium,...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 6/20 2:27A Doug Myers

Five suspects have been charged with capital murder in connection with a double homicide that occurred in November 2024 at a short-term rental near AT&T Stadium in Arlington....

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

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

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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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FOURTH OF JULY READY

The Middle Page 6/20 3:05A Cathy Williamson

FOURTH OF JULY READY Hi, ladies! I hope everyone is hanging in there! What a crazy time to be alive, right? Is anyone else refreshing the news every couple of minutes? I am on X (formerly Twitter) and...

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...

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'Craziest' reversal of fortune puts Mavs on path to Flagg after all the Doncic drama

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/23 8:00A Associated Press

The Dallas Mavericks are set to pick Duke star Cooper Flagg with the first pick in the NBA draft this week.

U.S. flag football star Ashlea Klam and Houston Texans push for recognition of sport for Texas...

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/22 8:53A Associated Press

High school girls’ flag football is currently sanctioned as a varsity sport in 15 states.

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.

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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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Businesses in budding Texas THC sector applaud Abbott's move to regulate, not ban products

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/23 11:38A Sahar Chmais

A ban on such hemp-derived THC products would have sunk an industry that, according to one estiate, employs more than 53,000 workers in Texas and generated $4.3 billion in...

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...

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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...

Release: Seventh Class of Cynthia Hayes Scholarship Recipients Honor Her Legacy

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 6/26 6:23A Tyler Edwards

Washington, DC, June 26, 2025 – The Southeastern African American Farmers’ Organic Network (SAAFON) and the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) announced that...

Best Potato Salad

Love and Lemons 6/26 3:00A Jeanine Donofrio

This potato salad recipe is hands down the BEST I ve tried. It s creamy, it s tangy, and it s flecked with savory herbs, crunchy celery, and (optional, but delicious)...