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Rashee Rice pleads guilty, will spend time in jail after high-speed hit-and-run

Metrocrest Hospital Authority Distributes $3.3 Million to Local Nonprofits in 2025

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Top Stories: ➊ – Gov. Greg Abbott signs 2 new bills to strengthen border security and immigration enforcement (Tuesday), ➋ – FAVORITES OF HOME FROM NSALE AND BEST UNDER $100 ITEMS (Sunday), ➌ – It’s HERE!? NSALE Looks For LESS!?? (Saturday), ➍ – 18-year-old charged with murder in April shooting of 15-year-old boy, Dallas police say (Tuesday), ➎ – Semien's 250th career homer highlights Rangers' 5-1 victory over AL West-leading Astros (Monday)

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Rashee Rice pleads guilty, will spend time in jail after high-speed hit-and-run

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 7/17 9:35A Frank Heinz and NBCDFW Staff

NFL wide receiver Rashee Rice will spend time behind bars after pleading guilty Thursday to two felony charges related to a high-speed hit-and-run crash that injured at least four people on a Dallas...

Kansas City Chiefs' Rashee Rice sentenced to 30 days in jail, 5 years probation for multi-car crash...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 7/17 7:25A Julia Falcon

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has been sentenced to 30 days in jail and five years of probation for a Dallas car crash. According to a statement from the Dallas...

Gov. Greg Abbott signs 2 new bills to strengthen border security and immigration enforcement

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 7/15 11:36A Ken Molestina

Efforts to secure the border and combat illegal immigration in the state of Texas are being bolstered by two new bills signed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday. He joined...

18-year-old charged with murder in April shooting of 15-year-old boy, Dallas police say

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 7/15 5:40A Briauna Brown

The Dallas Police Department announced an arrest in connection with the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old earlier this year. DPD said 18-year-old Mysiah Clark was taken into...

The race for Texas Attorney General is wide open and other changes ahead at the Capitol

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 7/6 3:14A Jack Fink

For the first time in more than a decade, there will be a vacancy at the Texas Attorney General's Office. Now that Ken Paxton is running in the Republican primary for U.S....

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Healthcare Veteran Doug Drew Takes the Helm at Irving-based USOSM

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 7/9 11:00P Krista Simmons

Irving-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) announced last week that it had implemented its succession plan to ensure a smooth transition from long-time CEO, Richard Hall, who is transitioning...

Metrocrest Hospital Authority Distributes $3.3 Million to Local Nonprofits in 2025

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 7/7 10:28P Katherine Long

Metrocrest Hospital Authority Distributes $3.3 Million to Local Nonprofits in 2025 Funding supports healthcare services in Addison, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, and Coppell. Metrocrest Hospital...

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Dorado Delgado Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 7/15 12:05A Jeff Cope

It is always fun learning about Texas wineries from around the state. Some wineries in Texas are devoted to using 100% Texas grapes, and Bonita Flats Farm & Vineyard is one of...

Mason Revisited – A Trip Report

Texas Wine Lover 7/11 6:22A Neal Addy

Much has been written about Mason, Texas , over the past several years. Yet despite the glowing press and its close proximity to one of the most popular wine destinations in...

6 Wineries Within Two Hours for Two-Night Stays from Dallas

Texas Wine Lover 7/9 4:37A Chandler Gibson

We need a break. Summer means holidays, summer weddings, kids on vacation, and don’t even get me started on the heat. Back in February, WalletHub named three cities in Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) in the...

A Visit to an Old Friend: Hererra’s Cafe

Crave DFW 7/8 8:20A Steven Doyle

Herrera’s in Oak Cliff is more than a surviving restaurant—it’s the living core of a once-sprawling dynasty. Over the years, as various Herrera family members stepped away or closed their doors, the...

Kuhlman Estate Elevates the Wine Tasting Experience with Elegant Renovation

Texas Wine Lover 7/4 12:10A Jeff Cope

Press Release Beloved Texas Hill Country winery K Estate (Kuhlman) has completed a highly anticipated renovation, just in time for summer. Nestled along the famed Wine Road...

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FAVORITES OF HOME FROM NSALE AND BEST UNDER $100 ITEMS

The Middle Page 7/13 6:19A Cathy Williamson

FAVORITES OF HOME FROM NSALE AND BEST UNDER $100 ITEMS AWAY LUGGAGE (sold separately) // LAUNDRY DETERGENT ( box set) // SHEET SET // CANDLE // HANDCARE (box set) // TABLERUNNER // FREEZE COOLING...

It’s HERE!? NSALE Looks For LESS!??

The Sister Studio 7/12 2:10A Jennifer Reed

Hi, friends! My annual NSale for LESS post is HERE! This is a labor of love, so I hope it’s helpful and something you can continue to reference–I do think this is the BEST one YET! I comb through...

AMAZON: Last Chance to SAVE!!??‍♀️?

The Sister Studio 7/10 4:54A Jennifer Reed

Happy Thursday, my friends! Tomorrow is the last day to shop Prime Day Deals , and there were several new promos added today that I wanted to share! I rounded up my favorites below, along with some...

THE BEST WHITE PANTS FOR SUMMER AND MORE NSALE ITEMS

The Middle Page 7/9 4:32A Cathy Williamson

Hi, ladies! Were you one of the lucky ones who got to shop the NSale yesterday? I had to wait until today ( I must not have spent as much money last year my husband will be so proud!), and my cart is...

The BEST of Prime Day!!!??

The Sister Studio 7/8 4:42A Jennifer Reed

Hi friends!! Prime Day is HERE and I have spent hours on hours scouring Amazon and cross-checking prices for the very very BEST deals! This year the beauty deals REALLY impressed me there are SO...

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Rangers 1B Jake Burger goes on the injured list for 2nd time this season

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/17 2:25A Associated Press

Texas placed Burger on the 10-day IL on Wednesday because of a left quad strain.

Texas NBA teams unite to raise money for flood relief efforts

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/14 4:02A Christine Sanchez

The San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks are selling “Texas Strong” T-shirts to raise money for the Texas Sport for Healing Fund.

Semien's 250th career homer highlights Rangers' 5-1 victory over AL West-leading Astros

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/14 3:25A Associated Press

Marcus Semien hit his 250th career home run as the Texas Rangers defeat the Houston Astros 5-1 on Sunday.

Austin forward Brandon Vázquez tears his right ACL, an injury that will hamper his World Cup...

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/10 6:04A Associated Press

Vázquez collapsed without contact in the 69th minute, shortly after scoring a penalty kick that tied the game.

Nathan Eovaldi shines, and Rangers offense tees off on Angels in 13-1 victory

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/9 2:52A Associated Press

Corey Seager hit his 13th homer, Evan Carter drove in three runs, and Texas took advantage of nine walks, with six of those scoring.

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These are the new $100K jobs in Dallas Fort-Worth

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/16 1:27A Leonardo Rosas

The surge in DFW salaries that started in the wake of Covid-19 has meant several new additions to the $100K-and-up club in recent years. Take a look at the new six-figure jobs...

Focus on first responders' mental health grows as death toll rises in flood-ravaged Texas

Spectrum Local News Health 7/9 6:00A Associated Press

“We process it the best we can,” Lt. Colonel Ben Baker of the Texas Game Wardens said after taking a deep breath.

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Release: Strong Farms, Strong Futures Act Introduced

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 7/18 5:37A Laura Zaks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net1 Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: Strong Farms, Strong Futures...

Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Love and Lemons 7/17 4:54A Jeanine Donofrio

Air fryer corn on the cob has been a total game changer for me. It s the quickest, easiest way I know to cook corn on the cob! This recipe takes just 10 minutes from start to...

Chicken Burger

Joyful Healthy Eats 7/16 11:00P Krista

This juicy BBQ Chicken Burger recipe is easy to make and perfect for summer parties. Everyone will love these ground chicken burgers are they re loaded with flavor and seared to perfection so they...

This Fresh, Fruity Latte Is My Drink of the Summer

Love and Lemons 7/16 5:11A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Hot days call for cold drinks! This summer, my iced strawberry matcha latte is the one I’m making on repeat. I first fell in love with this ultra-refreshing drink last August,...

Op-ed: The Big Beautiful Bill Won’t Make America Healthy Again

Civil Eats 7/14 10:01P Aviva Musicus

On July 4, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) . While the OBBBA may be beautiful for the ultra-rich, for most Americans it will be brutal,...