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North Texan hosting Japan fan ahead of match vs. Sweden at Dallas Stadium

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 6/25 5:42A Charles Nichelson, Jala Washingt

North Texans are literally opening their doors to soccer fans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Maggie Walters is hosting a 22-year-old Japanese college student named Yuto Osato. NBC 5 s Noelle Walker...

USMNT anthem ‘Take Me Home' has ties to Fort Worth

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 6/25 3:28A Deborah Ferguson

When the U.S. Men s National Team hits the pitch in Los Angeles, fans will bust out in Take Me Home, Country Roads. U.S. Soccer officials picked John Denver s 1971 country...

Meet your newest Dallas Mavericks: Morez Johnson, Jr. and Sergio De Larrea

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 6/24 2:14A Brad Townsend, Staff Writer | Th

The Dallas Mavericks reportedly have two new players to add to their busy week of offseason news, and they could add another tonight in round 2 of the NBA Draft. First was the 9th overall selection,...

Dallas council to consider convention center plan, impact on thoroughfares

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 6/24 1:24A Charles Nichelson and Devyani Ch

Dallas City Manager Kimberly Tolbert wants the City Council to settle the dispute over plans to redesign the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center and the impact it would...

Dallas could avoid rerouting Jefferson viaduct — but it could cost the city nearly $600M

KERA News 6/22 11:57P Megan Cardona

Plans call for turning the Houston Street viaduct into a pedestrian greenway. The Jefferson Street viaduct would handle vehicular traffic, Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor...

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MERSEA – Built For Easy Travel Style

Tanya Foster 6/14 4:00A Tanya Foster

One of my favorite travel brands is MERSEA so when I was invited to celebrate their first store opening in Kansas City, I immediately said YES! They are my go-to for versatile, comfortable, and cute...

BOOK REVIEW - MOTHER TONGUE: A MEMOIR OF TAIWAN by Linda Petrucelli

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 6/13 10:00P KAREN SIDDALL

Mother Tongue A Memoir of Taiwan by Linda Petrucelli Warm, witty, and wonderful! Mother Tongue: A Memoir of Taiw an by Linda Petrucelli is the warm, witty, and wonderful recounting of the authors...

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Señor Oink Is a One-Pig Show

Crave DFW 6/24 6:30A Steven Doyle

The name gives it away before you walk in. Señor Oink is a carnitas taquería in Farmers Branch that serves one thing — pork — and has exactly zero apologies about it. Mauricio Gallegos, who also owns...

Seven Dallas Restaurants You Probably Haven’t Heard of and You Should

Crave DFW 6/22 7:37A Steven Doyle

Dallas food media chases the same story over and over. The new opening. The James Beard nomination. The celebrity chef. The hospitality group with four other restaurants already running. Those stories...

Cafe Momentum Started Lesson Fifteen Years Ago, Now It’s Changing the Country

Crave DFW 6/22 6:36A Steven Doyle

In 2008, Chad Houser was co-owner of Parigi on Maple Avenue and had just been nominated as Dallas s best up-and-coming chef. He had sold his house to buy into the restaurant, watched the economy...

Your Dallas Weekend Guide: June 19-21

Crave DFW 6/19 5:19A Steven Doyle

This is one of those weekends where Dallas stacks everything on top of itself. Father s Day, Juneteenth, the World Cup still running, a free block party in the Arts District,...

Related: Your Dallas Weekend Guide: June 12-14 Crave DFW

2026 International Women’s Wine Competition – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 6/19 12:27A Jeff Cope

Winners have been announced in the 19th annual Women’s International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWWSC). The competition, which took place recently in Santa Rosa, Calif., was founded on the premise...

Related: 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards – Texas Results Texas Wine Lover

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SUMMER LOOKS I’VE BEEN WEARING

The Middle Page 6/24 6:29A Cathy Williamson

VEST // JEANS // BAG (old, similar ) // SANDALS ( similar ) SUMMER LOOKS I VE BEEN WEARING Hi, ladies! I cannot for the life of me believe it is almost July. I have had a lot going on, and maybe that...

FATHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS

The Middle Page 6/13 3:00A Cathy Williamson

FATHER S DAY GIFT IDEAS Hi, everyone! I hope you have had a good week! Mine has been a whirlwind! I had my daughter, her husband, and the two little girls in this week for a few days, hosted a baby...

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Croatia's Petar Musa scores in World Cup loss to England, not far from where he plays for Dallas

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/18 3:59A Associated Press

The Dallas player became the third from Major League Soccer to score for a European team in the World Cup.

UT Arlington uses FIFA World Cup travel to study air quality

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/16 9:00A Lauren Rangel

Researchers at the University of Texas at Arlington saw FIFA World Cup travel as a unique opportunity to study air quality.

George Pickens joins Cowboys for minicamp after receiver skipped voluntary offseason workouts

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/16 8:29A Associated Press

Pickens' presence was expected once he signed the $27.3 million franchise tag and became subject to fines for missing minicamp.

Big 12 sues Texas Tech, Texas AG over Brendan Sorsby and its ability to sanction

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/15 8:30A Katharine Finnerty, Associated P

Last week, the Big 12 received a notice from Paxton’s office saying that it could face legal action if it pursued sanctions against Texas Tech.

Wyatt Langford homers on 1st pitch and Rangers beat Red Sox 6-4 in front of Scotland's Tartan Army

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/15 3:38A Associated Press

There was a lively atmosphere at the ballpark, with the Tartan Army on hand for what the Red Sox billed as “Scottish Heritage Celebration Night.”

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Old Macy's comes down to make way for Children’s Health clinic at RedBird

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/25 1:42A Plamedie Ifasso

Children's Health broke ground on its upcoming facility at 3350 W. Camp Wisdom Road, replacing the former Macy's at the old southern Dallas mall. Read on to learn more about...

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Weekly Meal Plan #25

Joyful Healthy Eats 6/26 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...

20 Best 4th of July Drinks

Love and Lemons 6/25 2:57A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Say hello to our best 4th of July drinks! They include cocktails that range from fruity and fun (looking at you, strawberry margarita) to crisp and classic (like this...

MrJims.Pizza Pushing National Franchise Expansion, Seeking New Operators in High-Growth Markets

Restaurant News 6/25 2:13A RestaurantNews.com

Established 50+ unit pizza franchise, MrJims.Pizza, expands through U.S. in refreshed sales efforts Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) MrJims.Pizza, the national pizza chain...

Mo’ Bettahs Expands North Texas Footprint with New Midlothian Restaurant

Restaurant News 6/24 2:05A RestaurantNews.com

Grand opening brings local Hawaiian favorites, along with celebrations and special deals, to Nicolette Creek Rd. Midlothian, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Mo Bettahs Hawaiian...

Agua Fresca Recipe

Love and Lemons 6/23 2:29A Jeanine Donofrio

This agua fresca recipe is the best way to cool off on a hot day! Made with 4 fresh ingredients—your fruit of choice, water, sweetener, and lime—these colorful drinks are...

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