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Top Stories: ➊ – Community Police Oversight examines Deep Ellum crime (Wednesday), ➋ – Suspect shot by Carrollton officer after threatening to harm himself and others, police say (Wednesday), ➌ – Scattered showers linger in North Texas Wednesday before dry, warmer conditions return (Wednesday), ➍ – New Grand Prairie ISD superintendent Dr. Gabriel Trujillo shares goals, challenges for new year (Wednesday), ➎ – Meet the 21-year-old whose viral TikTok is drawing crowds to her bakery and cafe (Wednesday)

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Dallas police seize nearly 400 pounds of marijuana from storage facility and arrest a man

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 8/14 8:09A Julia Falcon

A man is in jail after Dallas police seized almost 400 pounds of marijuana from a storage facility earlier this month. The Dallas Police Department said a tip was sent in...

Meet the 21-year-old whose viral TikTok is drawing crowds to her bakery and cafe

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 8/13 12:37P Tahera Rahman

A small bakery in Dalworthington Gardens has learned first-hand the power of a viral TikTok on business. Pan Pan Bakery and Café has been seeing lines out its door since its...

New Grand Prairie ISD superintendent Dr. Gabriel Trujillo shares goals, challenges for new year

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 8/13 12:24P Vince Sims

Grand Prairie ISD started the new school year with a new superintendent. Dr. Gabriel Trujillo previously worked as an administrator in the district. He has only been on the...

Suspect shot by Carrollton officer after threatening to harm himself and others, police say

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 8/13 8:53A Briauna Brown

A man is in critical condition after being shot by a Carrollton police officer after reportedly threatening to harm himself and other officers following a traffic stop Tuesday...

Scattered showers linger in North Texas Wednesday before dry, warmer conditions return

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 8/13 6:47A Lauren Bostwick

Wednesday morning brought some rain in parts of North Texas as thousands of kids had their first day of school Ellis, Henderson and Navarro counties saw the most rain. They were under flash flood...

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BOOK REVIEW: SINS OF THE FATHER (DETECTIVE NATHAN PARKER, #4) by James L'Etoile

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 8/12 7:45P KAREN SIDDALL

Sins of the Father Detective Nathan Parker, #4 by James LEtoile A threat from Parkers past teams up with a dangerous new foe. Sins of the Father is the fourth book in author James LEtoiles...

Summer to Fall Transitional Styles Under $100

Tanya Foster 8/5 3:00A Tanya Foster

Today let's talk summer to fall transitional styles. We are entering into that tricky season where it's hard to know what to wear. Let's take a look at some transitional pieces that are not only chic,...

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Carter Creek and South Coast Wineries Win Medals at 2025 Sunset International Competition

Texas Wine Lover 8/12 12:31A Jeff Cope

Press Release Carter Creek Winery and South Coast Winery , both owned by family-operated Carter Hospitality, earned distinction among the best in the West, bringing home...

Bam’s Vegan is Comfort Food Reinvented

Crave DFW 8/11 7:23A Steven Doyle

Bam s Nachos Bam’s Vegan has emerged as one of the most thoughtful and flavorful forces in North Texas’ plant-based dining scene, and its growth tells a story of passion, community, and a clear vision...

Tiffany Derry Announces Star-Studded Shef F+W Lineup

Crave DFW 8/8 11:13A Steven Doyle

The heat is on this fall as Shef Food + Wine makes its much-anticipated return to Grand Prairie, Texas, from October 24–26, 2025. Tickets are now available for the festival’s second edition, curated...

Rosé to Rebuild: Texas Hill Country Wine Tasting for Flood Relief

Texas Wine Lover 8/8 1:09A Jeff Cope

Press Release Texas Hill Country Wineries (THCW), the trade association representing 69 member wineries in the Texas Hill Country, in partnership with Horseshoe Bay Resort,...

The Get Together Launches as the First Boxed Texas Wine

Texas Wine Lover 8/7 12:22A Jeff Cope

Photo by Big Thirst Press Release In a bold move that blends Texas terroir with modern wine trends, acclaimed Texas winery owner Ron Yates is proud to unveil The Get...

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Your Weekly Dose of Outfit Inspo!??

The Sister Studio 8/8 1:24A Jennifer Reed

TGIF, my friends! I can t believe the end of summer (at least for us!) is here. My kids start school next week and I feel like this summer has truly gone by in the blink of an eye. I ve been trying to...

WHY EVERY WOMAN OVER 50 NEEDS A GREAT T-SHIRT DRESS

The Middle Page 8/6 8:50A Cathy Williamson

Why Every Woman Over 50 Needs a Great T-Shirt Dress (Now and Into Fall) Let s talk about one of the most underrated pieces in a woman s wardrobe: the t-shirt dress . If you re over 50 and living in...

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Hunter Brown reaches 10 victories, helping the Astros beat the Red Sox 4-1

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/14 2:42A Associated Press

The Astros moved a game ahead of Seattle for the AL West lead.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reveals cancer diagnosis and credits experimental drug

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/14 2:27A Associated Press

Jones revealed his illness in a documentary series, “America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys,” which will debut on Netflix next week.

Rangers put struggling slugger Adolis García on IL and activate Evan Carter

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/13 7:51A Associated Press

Texas made the moves with those outfielders before their series finale Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Mavs to host San Antonio Spurs on opening night of NBA season

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/13 4:39A Mike D'Alonzo

The in-state rivalry will be the first matchup between the top two picks in the NBA draft.

Maddy Siegrist scores 22 and Dallas holds on for an 81-80 win after the Fever close on a 19-3 run

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/13 2:18A Associated Press

Maddy Siegrist tied a career high with 22 points in her first start since June 6.

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Best Neighborhoods in Keller, Texas

VIP Realty 8/14 4:29A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Best Neighborhoods in Keller, Texas Keller, Texas—a picturesque suburb in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex—offers a small-town charm with all the amenities of a big city...

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Sticker shock is coming for employer health plans in 2026. Here's why.

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/14 8:43A Andy Medici

An increasingly popular class of drugs is just one of the factors fueling the sticker shock.

Advocates worry drug overdoses will rise due to federal cuts

Spectrum Local News Health 8/12 4:15A Geraldine Torrellas

Overdose deaths declined between 2023 to 2024 and advocates attribute this to naloxone distribution.

Tips for easing back to school anxiety in kids

Spectrum Local News Health 8/10 7:32A Nicole Clark, PhD

For many kids, going back to school triggers anxiety and even depression. But for parents, there are strategies to help your kids adjust.

North Texas area's largest hospitals, 2025

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/8 12:00A

ABOUT THE LIST: DBJ combined multiple data sources for this list, including hospital surveys; Texas Acute Care Hospital Utilization Reports from 2023 and 2024 from the Texas...

New clinic opens in North Texas community considered a health care desert

Spectrum Local News Health 8/6 5:32A Valencia Jones

A 2024 Tarleton University study shows over 75% of Texas counties lack adequate access to medical specialists.

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SERVPRO Team Shaw Named One of Americas Fastest-Growing Private Companies by Inc. 5000

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/19 4:32A Jennifer Halstead

Grapevine, TX August 19, 2025 SERVPRO Team Shaw is proud to announce its inclusion on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America , a recognition that reflects both...

BOOK REVIEW: FANNING FIREFLIES (LIMERENT, #3) by L.S. Delorme

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/19 3:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Fanning Fireflies The Limerent, #3 by L.S. Delorme A town on the brink and a love that shouldnt be. Fanning Fireflies is the third book in author L.S. Delormes riveting and mysterious Limerent...

The Healthy Breakfast I’m Making On Repeat

Love and Lemons 8/19 5:51A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

We’ve been spending August at our cottage in Michigan, where we’ve had a steady stream of guests. My mom, my sister, close friends… Every time someone comes to town, we go...

Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake (5 Ingredients!)

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/17 11:00P Krista

This Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake recipe is an easy 5 ingredient classic! Made with cherry pie filling, crushed pineapple and yellow cake mix, it s a simple dessert recipe that hits all the right notes....

Refugee Farm Programs Harmed by Federal Cuts

Civil Eats 8/17 10:01P Caleb Hampton

On a cool morning in early June, Ram Khatiwoda, the farm coordinator at the New Roots farm in West Sacramento, California, took a visitor through the garden plots on a strip of land sandwiched between...