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Top Stories: ➊ – The redistricting fight could delay the March 3 Texas primary, congressman says (Sunday), ➋ – Azle boat crash sends 3 to hospital, officials warn about boat safety this holiday (Monday), ➌ – UPDATE: Four-vehicle crash claims three lives in Tarrant County (Tuesday), ➍ – Bystanders help rescue victims from fiery crash that killed 3 near Benbrook (Tuesday), ➎ – Grand Prairie Police kill man after screaming woman calls for help, reports assault (Tuesday)

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Heavy rain falls in parts of North Texas Wednesday morning ahead of another heat advisory

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 8/20 7:30A Steven Rosenbaum

Amid the hottest stretch of weather of the 2025 so far, morning commutes in parts of North Texas were slowed by heavy rain. The rain started to the northwest of the Metroplex...

Tarrant County commissioners to consider slashing voting locations

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 8/19 3:37A Trevor Sochocki

The Tarrant County Commissioners Court will meet Tuesday morning to approve polling locations for the special election coming up in November. The proposal under consideration...

Texas redistricting battle to start new phase with Democrats expected return to Capitol

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 8/17 3:23A Jack Fink

For the second week, Republicans and Democrats have continued their showdown over new congressional maps in Texas, which will result in five new GOP-majority districts at the...

Texas House fails to make a quorum on 6th attempt as Democrats continue holdout, second special...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 8/15 5:05A CBS Texas Staff

The Texas House reconvened Friday morning in its sixth attempt to make a quorum, after Democrats left the state to protest a redistricting plan expected to favor Republicans...

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...

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BOOK REVIEW: SNOWGLOBE (SNOWGLOBE, #1) by Soyoung Park

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 8/20 1:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Snowglobe by Soyoung Park Mesmerizing! Snowglobe is a young adult dystopian tale by Korean author Soyoung Park, recently translated into English by Joungmin Lee Comfort. It is the first book of a...

BOOK REVIEW: MCMINNVILLE by Derrick McCartney

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 8/20 12:00A KAREN SIDDALL

McMinnville by Derrick McCartney Fictional deep dive into unexplained UFO phenomena. McMinnville is the fictional account of a retired NYPD cold case detective who decides to look into an old...

BOOK REVIEW: HOUNDS OF THE HOLLYWOOD BASKERVILLES by Elizabeth Crowens

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 8/19 10:00P KAREN SIDDALL

Hounds of the Hollywood Baskervilles Babs Norman Hollywood Mystery, #1 by Elizabeth Crowens When Hollywood went to the dogs Hounds of the Hollywood Baskervilles is the premiere novel in author...

CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW - SPOONS: A FAMILY STORY OF ENDURING LOSS by J. Corn

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 8/14 10:00P KAREN SIDDALL

Spoons by J. Corn Colorful, simple, and comforting story about missing and remembering our loved ones who have passed on. Spoons by J. Corn is a helpful childrens picture book about how we can...

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...

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Brian Cheeseborough Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 8/19 12:10A Jeff Cope

Many wineries in Texas have tasting rooms where you can stop in to taste and enjoy their wines. Others don’t have a tasting room and instead make custom wine for local...

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,...

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25+ Affordable Workwear Outfits??

The Sister Studio 8/17 4:03A Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday, my friends! We survived the first week of school over here it was a whirlwind!! I hope everyone had a wonderful week. I put together 25 different workwear outfits for you today: these...

THE RICH SHADE EVERY FALL WARDROBE NEEDS: CHOCOLATE BROWN

The Middle Page 8/16 5:31A Cathy Williamson

THE RICH SHADE EVERY FALL WARDROBE NEEDS: CHOCOLATE BROWN Happy Saturday! What a whirlwind of a week this has been for me. We got back from Montana on Monday and went straight into work mode. I don t...

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...

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Wings center Li Yueru is out for the season after spraining a knee ligament

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/20 3:42A Associated Press

The team says the 26-year-old from China is expected to make a full recovery.

Texas Tech transfer running back Quinten Joyner sustains season-ending knee injury

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/19 6:07A Associated Press

Joyner is a Southern California transfer who went to high school in Texas.

No. 19 Texas A&M's Marcel Reed determined to prove he's more than just a runner

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/19 3:52A Associated Press

Reed started last season as Conner Weigman’s backup before earning the job in October

No. 1 Texas, No. 2 Penn St each place 3 players on Associated Press preseason All-America first...

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/18 9:05A Associated Press

The AP All-America team for this season will be released in December.

TCU sets sights on Big 12 title with Hoover leading the charge

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/18 2:35A Associated Press

This is the second year with defensive coordinator Andy Avalos, the former Boise State head coach.

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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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Domestic violence cases against men are on the rise

Spectrum Local News Health 8/20 9:54A Valencia Jones

Advocates say too many male victims of domestic violence are afraid to speak out about their abuse.

Texas health officials declare end of measles outbreak

Spectrum Local News Health 8/18 5:50A Katharine Finnerty

Ninety-nine people were hospitalized, and two school-aged children died in the measles outbreak that began in late winter.

North Texas hospitals spent billions on uncompensated care in 2024

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/15 1:51A Davie Nguyen

Dallas-Fort Worth's strong and diverse health care sector is on full display in the new edition of our hospitals list — along with its caring nature. Dive into the data and...

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.

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Creamed Corn

Love and Lemons 9/4 4:10A Jeanine Donofrio

Don t buy creamed corn in a can—this recipe is easy to make from scratch! It calls for 8 basic ingredients, comes together in a single skillet, and tastes SO much better than...

Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

Joyful Healthy Eats 9/3 11:00P Krista

Move over potato chips! These Air Fryer Zucchini Chips are much tastier and much healthier, with an addictive crispy texture and a garlic Parmesan flavor that makes them totally irresistible. Covered...

'We completely freaked out': Orcas are attacking boats in Europe again

Live Science 9/3 6:23A Patrick Pester

Orcas along the Spanish coast are attacking boats once again, leaving destroyed rudders and stranded crews in their wake. A small population of orcas ( Orcinus orca ), or...

Love & Lemons Cooking Club – September!

Love and Lemons 9/2 9:59A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Our Cooking Club is a fun way to celebrate the Love & Lemons community of readers. The concept is super simple—each month, I choose a recipe. You make it, and you leave a...

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Recognized on Nation’s Restaurant News’ 2025 100 Under 100

Restaurant News 9/2 12:23A RestaurantNews.com

The Soon to be Famous chicken finger franchise was recognized for its rapid unit-count growth. Frisco, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Layne s Chicken Fingers , the rapidly growing chicken finger...