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Dallas ISD to vote on cellphone ban in schools

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 6/26 1:42A Trevor Sochocki

Dallas ISD trustees could vote on a new student code of conduct for the next school year, which includes a district-wide cellphone ban for students. This comes less than a...

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!

Grand Prairie Chamber (Events) 6/21 6:02A

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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....

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Best Indoor Activities in DFW

Cowboys Life 6/26 7:53A Chastity Velasquez

Looking for fun ways to escape the Texas heat or dodge those rainy day blues? Whether you re entertaining the kids, planning a date day, or just need a new adventure that...

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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Dallas ISD to vote on cellphone ban in schools

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth (Education) 6/26 6:11A Trevor Sochocki

Dallas ISD trustees could vote on a new student code of conduct for the next school year, which includes a district-wide cellphone ban for students. This comes less than a...

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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...

Related: 2025 Sommeliers Choice Awards – Texas Results Texas Wine Lover

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...

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Classic summer outfits

Krystal Schlegel 6/24 10:23A krystal

These are a few outfits and accessories I have been getting a lot of use out of for summer so far! White jeans are my go-to and the Carolyn shirt button down is such a classic piece that you can never...

BEST FINDS of THE WEEK!??

The Sister Studio 6/24 1:31A Jennifer Reed

Happy Tuesday, my friends! I m headed to New York for a quick work trip today. I ll be back on GMA this week and I m so, so excited they re having me back! In the meantime, I rounded up so many items...

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...

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Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn signs a 1-year deal to stay with his only NHL team

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/26 7:58A Associated Press

The deal has a base salary of $1 million, plus an additional $3 million in potential performance bonuses.

Dallas says ‘slice to meet you’ as local restaurant names pizza after Cooper Flagg

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/26 6:28A Kelsey Leffingwell

The cost of the Detroit-style pizza is $16.95 or $24.95.

Mavs' no-brainer with Cooper Flagg is latest in what is becoming quite the Duke plan

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/26 4:33A Associated Press

The sudden fortune of winning the lottery paid off when Dallas took Flagg about 24 hours after the Mavs agreed on a new contract with Kyrie Irving.

Odighizuwa maintains his quiet leadership style for the Cowboys

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/26 4:30A Adam Rossow

The Cowboys' offseason commitment to Osa Odighizuwa cemented his place as one of the team's leaders.

NBA's Southwest Division got a whole lot better with top 2 picks in draft in Flagg, Harper

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/26 2:08A Associated Press

The NBA’s Southwest Division got a lot younger — and a whole lot better — on Wednesday night.

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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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Former American Heart Association leader dies at 84

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/24 1:55A Rachel Behrndt

Cass Wheeler, who led the Dallas-based American Heart Association for more than three decades, died recently. He's remembered as a supportive mentor who guided the huge...

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.

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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)...

Grilled Flank Steak with Avocado Chimichurri

Joyful Healthy Eats 6/25 11:00P Krista

Juicy Grilled Flank Steak topped with a zesty Avocado Chimichurri is the perfect easy summer recipe that s full of flavor. It s ready in less than 20 minutes serve it over rice, lettuce, in tacos or...

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