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400-Year-Old “Jolene” tree to be moved in Kyle, Texas

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Top Stories: ➊ – October is spooky season at Meow Wolf Grapevine (Saturday), ➋ – 1 dead, 5 injured after shooting at nightclub in Fort Worth's West 7th district, police say (Sunday), ➌ – UPDATE: Six people shot, one fatally, at West 7th area bar (Sunday), ➍ – Johnson County Sheriff's deputy recovering after car catches on fire during chase (Tuesday), ➎ – 18-year-old faces felony charge after allegedly shooting his girlfriend multiple times in Downtown Dallas (Wednesday)

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Redistricting fight over Texas congressional maps moves to courtroom this week to determine if...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 9/28 4:45A Jack Fink

On Wednesday, the legal fight over the newly approved congressional maps in Texas will shift from the Capitol to a federal courtroom in El Paso. That's when federal judges...

400-Year-Old “Jolene” tree to be moved in Kyle, Texas

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 9/27 8:54A Tatum DeHart

The city of Kyle, which is located 21 miles out of San Antonio, Texas, plans to spend $932,800 to relocate “Jolene,” a live oak believed to be 400 years old, to make way for a three-lane expansion of...

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Could bird-friendly design save thousands of birds in Dallas?

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 9/26 6:27A Alanna Quillen

Several goats that belonged to a Grand Prairie family that were believed to have been shot at close range were killed by an animal, according to a report from The Texas A&M...

Family mourns mother's death as Arlington police review ride given to murder suspect: "She was an...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 9/25 7:48P Doug Myers

Ashton Spears is mourning the loss of his mother who was found stabbed to death just days after Arlington police gave her estranged husband and Ashton's father a ride to the home he was legally barred...

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September LTK Round-Up

Tanya Foster 9/28 10:00A Tanya Foster

I don't know about y'all, but I am seriously loving this cooler weather here in Dallas. It finally feels like fall. As September comes to a close, I wanted to share a little LTK Round-Up will all of...

MacKenzie-Childs: Elevated Fall Home Decor

Tanya Foster 9/25 1:00A Tanya Foster

H E L L O Fall! Time to update your home decor to celebrate a new season. I’m thrilled to share that one of my all-time favorite brands, MacKenzie-Childs , has made its seasonal fall decor collection...

Ultimate Guide to Visiting Fort Worth, Texas

Cowboys Life 9/23 6:37A Chastity Velasquez

If you’re planning a trip to Texas, Fort Worth should absolutely be on your list. Known as “Cowtown,” this vibrant city blends Western heritage with modern attractions, making...

Turtle Creek Chorale Celebrates Fifth Annual Rhapsody Gala, Raising Over $400,000

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 9/22 11:52P Culver Public Relations

Over the weekend, Grammy Award-winning musician, songwriter and producer David Foster and acclaimed singer, television and Broadway star Katharine McPhee headlined the fifth annual Rhapsody gala...

Animal Print of the moment: LEOPARD

Tanya Foster 9/21 9:00A Tanya Foster

Howdy and welcome to FALL! Today I’m roaring with excitement over one of my all‑time favorite fashion pleasures: leopard print . I mean, there’s something about those gorgeous spots that just...

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Toyota Music Factory – Oktoberfest – Saturday, October 4

Crave DFW 9/24 5:41A Steven Doyle

The Toyota Music Factory announces the Oktoberfest Plaza Celebration , a full day of lively entertainment, festive competitions, and German food and drink, taking place on Saturday, October 4, 2025,...

The Crush Pad by Veesart Cellars

Texas Wine Lover 9/22 11:20P Neal Addy

Texas wine lovers may recall my recent article presenting the Texas High Plains as a largely untapped destination for wine enthusiasts, with Lubbock serving as an ideal base...

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INSIDE: The Best of Amazon!????

The Sister Studio 9/28 4:32A Jennifer Reed

Good morning, friends! Does anyone else feel like the temps are finally cooling down so slowly, lol, but I can feel it happening! I am so ready! Today, I have my monthly Best of Amazon roundup for...

Your Fall Style Guide: Outfits + Home?

The Sister Studio 9/21 4:06A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Sunday! I hope you had a great week, weekend, and have a wonderful week ahead! We spent the weekend celebrating Remi s birthday; I cannot believe she is eleven! Time really does go by so...

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Christian Walker has HR, 3 RBIs to back Framber Valdez's strong start as Astros beat A's 11-5

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/26 3:16A Associated Press

Valdez gave up a leadoff single to Shea Langeliers in the first and then struck out the next five batters to set the tone.

It's all about Micah Parsons' return to Dallas as Packers visit Cowboys

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/26 3:12A Associated Press

Of course, the best payback for the two-time All-Pro would be winning in prime time Sunday night.

Related: Micah Parsons makes his ballyhooed return to Dallas as Packers visit Cowboys Spectrum Local News Sports

Texans and Titans both winless entering Sunday's AFC South showdown

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/25 11:20A Associated Press

The Texans and Titans have both struggled offensively, managing just three offensive touchdowns each this season.

Bruce Bochy's future with the Texas Rangers is unclear

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/25 9:21A Associated Press

Bochy said before Thursday's home finale against Minnesota that's something to talk about after the season.

Texas A&M aims for 4-0 as coach Mike Elko challenges fans' mindset

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/25 6:21A Associated Press

Elko wants everyone to embrace his team’s early success as No. 9 Texas A&M looks to improve to 4-0 Saturday in its SEC opener against Auburn.

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Medical City invests $300M to expand suburban hospitals

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/26 9:09A Aayush Gupta

Medical City Healthcare has reached several milestones as part of $1.7 billion in capital improvements planned over the next five years to meeting rising demand in...

How Children's Health, UT Southwestern are preparing $5 billion pediatric care campus

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/25 8:32A Plamedie Ifasso

Panelists Robert Feldbauer, chief facilities and real estate development officer for Children’s Health, Dr. Maeve Sheehan, physician executive for the pediatric campus, and...

Your Mental Health: Coping with dating app fatigue

Spectrum Local News Health 9/25 3:36A Nicole Clark, PhD

Dating apps aren't bad, but the highs and lows that come with trying to find your perfect match can take a toll on your mental health.

Researchers find asthma-related emergencies spike during back-to-school season, especially in...

Spectrum Local News Health 9/25 3:00A Geraldine Torrellas

Researchers at Dell Medical School say back to school leads to a spike in asthma-related emergency room visits.

Alcon considers moving manufacturing lines to Fort Worth from Europe, creating hundreds of jobs

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/24 1:38A Seth Bodine

Alcon, already one of the 10 largest employers and taxpayers in Fort Worth, is considering an expansion in Cowtown that could create hundreds of new jobs. The city could offer...

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Rita’s Accelerates Growth with Strategic Corporate Investment and Sunbelt Market Seeding

Restaurant News 10/9 9:00A RestaurantNews.com

Frozen treat concept marks milestone with Savannah acquisition, launches drive-thru-focused strategy to build and resell regional portfolios Philadelphia, PA (...

SSCP-Owned Applebee’s in Texas, California and Virginia Encourage Guests To ‘Buy a Hero a Bud’ in...

Restaurant News 10/9 7:03A RestaurantNews.com

Applebee s franchise partner expects to sell 10,000 Bud Light beers for America s veterans; all residual funds to benefit nonprofit, Folds of Honor Dallas, TX (...

Apple Cider Cocktail

Love and Lemons 10/9 3:24A Jeanine Donofrio

Jack and I love making this apple cider cocktail recipe for cozy fall nights in. It combines some of his favorite cocktail ingredients (bourbon and Angostura bitters—this man...

Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta

Joyful Healthy Eats 10/8 11:00P Krista

This Lemon Garlic Pasta is a delicious date night dinner recipe, but a creamy lemon sauce made with Parmesan cheese means kids will love it too. Best of all, it s SO easy to make and done in just 15...

Job Search Workshop in Allen to Provide Road Map for Successful Career Strategies

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 10/8 4:00A Martha Jane Brounoff

Do you feel that your career is at a crossroads? Are you trying to move forward or expand in a different direction, but are not sure how to go about it? If so, come join the St. Jude Career Alliance...