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Texas House, Senate form joint committee to tackle congressional redistricting

BOOK REVIEW: CAROUSELS AND CHARACTERS (MAGICAL MYSTERY BOOK CLUB, #9) by Elizabeth Pantley

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Top Stories: ➊ – Hearings in Texas on flooding response and redistricting are underway as the special session continues (Sunday), ➋ – Three shot, one seriously injured at unsanctioned North Texas trail ride that featured back-to-school giveaways, authorities say (Tuesday), ➌ – Tickets for 2026 IndyCar Grand Prix in Arlington go on sale (Wednesday), ➍ – Dine out and give back this August during 29th annual DFW Restaurant Week (Thursday), ➎ – Two wounded children from Gaza arrive in DFW for medical treatments (Monday)

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Dispute over former Gateway Church pastor Robert Morris's retirement cash heads to court

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 7/24 3:52A Julia Falcon

Millions of dollars allegedly promised to the founder and former pastor of Gateway Church will be discussed in court on Thursday. Robert Morris, or at least his attorneys,...

Intoxicated woman escorted off plane at Dallas Love Field Airport said there was a bomb in her bag,...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 7/24 1:59A Julia Falcon

A woman who was arrested at Dallas Love Field Airport earlier this week was intoxicated and told police there was a bomb in her bag, according to an arrest affidavit. The...

North Texas Food Bank celebrates $1.2 million partnership with new trailer wrap

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 7/23 10:48A Alexis Garcia

The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) unveiled its newly co-branded semi-truck trailers, which are wrapped with the Access Healthcare and Texas Super Kings logos. The truck is...

I-20 in Forest Hill reopened after crash

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 7/23 2:08A Julia Falcon

A portion of eastbound Interstate 20 in Forest Hill was shut down for several hours Wednesday morning due to a crash. The crash happened around 1:45 a.m. on I-20 at Forest...

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BOOK REVIEW: WORDS OF POWER (WORDS OF POWER, #1) by Shami Stovall

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 7/21 5:23A KAREN SIDDALL

Words of Power Words of Power, #1 by Shami Stovall Excellent beginning to this unique and magical new fantasy series. Words of Power is the first book in author Shami Stovalls exciting new fantasy...

BOOK REVIEW: CAROUSELS AND CHARACTERS (MAGICAL MYSTERY BOOK CLUB, #9) by Elizabeth Pantley

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 7/21 4:27A KAREN SIDDALL

Carousels and Characters Magical Mystery Book Club, #9 by Elizabeth Pantley The Magical Mystery Book Club sleuths investigate strange goings on at an incredible theme park. Carousels and...

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A Texas Wine Combo: Copper Rose Wine and Noblemen Wines

Texas Wine Lover 7/22 2:19A Robin English-Bircher

I had heard about a new wine shop in San Antonio back in March, but I did not get a chance to visit until the Summer Solstice. Copper Rose Wine had a preview of Noblemen...

Five Trees Winery: Rooted in Family

Texas Wine Lover 7/17 11:08P Ron Martin

Just outside the storied town of Kilgore, Texas, where pine trees give way to open fields and gentle hills, there’s a small winery and vineyard that’s growing something...

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...

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Vacation Looks and SO MUCH MORE!

The Sister Studio 7/22 3:15A Jennifer Reed

Happy Tuesday, my friends! I hope everyone s week is off to a great start. I m sitting here sipping my coffee and decided to up all my favorite finds as of late for you! I went on a girls trip to...

WHY EVERY WOMAN OVER 50 NEEDS A STRAPLESS WHITE DRESS THIS SUMMER

The Middle Page 7/21 2:21A Cathy Williamson

The Essential White Summer Dress for Women Over 50 Hi, ladies! How are all of you? We just got back from the most amazing three days in Miami at the Four Seasons Surf Club . I had no idea this place...

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...

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Texas Fury Texans high school girls flag football team win championship title

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/21 3:45A Associated Press, Christine Sanc

The team, represented by the Houston Texans, is made up of athletes from the Austin area.

Chiefs' Rashee Rice to participate in training camp despite jail sentence

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/21 3:32A Associated Press

This comes three days after Rice was sentenced to 30 days in jail and five years of probation for a crash in Dallas that injured multiple people.

Christian Walker’s go-ahead HR in the 6th inning propels Astros past Mariners 11-3

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/21 2:57A Associated Press

The Astros have scored at least nine runs in a game 11 times this season. They are 11-0 in those games.

Call it a comeback! Hutchinson, McCaffrey, Prescott, McCarthy aiming to bounce back from injuries

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/21 2:56A Associated Press

The Cowboys are counting on Prescott to bounce back to help them get back to the playoffs following a three-year postseason run with just seven wins.

'Together For Texas': Rangers to sell T-shirts to help flood relief efforts

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/18 7:28A Katharine Finnerty

The team will be selling a “Together For Texas” T-shirt throughout its series against the Detroit Tigers this weekend.

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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...

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Ramen Noodle Salad

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/8 11:00P Krista

Crunchy, crisp, and sweet Ramen Noodle Salad is a classic you ll find at potlucks and backyard barbecues all across the Midwest! I ve given it a more modern spin, but it still packs in that nostalgic...

Dickey’s Barbecue Celebrates National Sandwich Month with New Sandwich Buffet and Exclusive Savings

Restaurant News 8/8 9:32A RestaurantNews.com

Catering Gets a Flavor Upgrade with Customizable Sandwich Options and a 10% Discount This August Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) In honor of National Sandwich Month this...

Dickey’s Barbecue Supports Texas Families During Tax Free Weekend with Extended Kids Eat Free Deal

Restaurant News 8/8 8:57A RestaurantNews.com

August 8 to 10: Families Can Enjoy Delicious Texas Style Barbecue While Kids Eat Free with Purchase Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) As Texas families gear up for back to...

Cranberry Sauce BBQ Meatballs: A Sweet and Tangy Twist on a Classic

Cooking Chew 8/7 9:37A Andi Reis

A delicious and easy recipe for Cranberry BBQ Meatballs. Perfect for a party, these sweet and tangy meatballs are a welcome twist on a classic. The post Cranberry Sauce BBQ...

Air Fryer Zucchini

Love and Lemons 8/7 2:48A Jeanine Donofrio

This air fryer zucchini recipe is a quick and easy side dish for busy weeknights. It cooks in about 10 minutes and requires just 6 basic ingredients, but it still comes out...