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Woman facing manslaughter charge in kayaker's death headed to court Tuesday

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Here's where you can find a haunted house in Dallas-Fort Worth

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 10/15 8:38A CBS Texas Staff

It's October and Halloween events are in full force across North Texas. If you're looking for a family-friendly, spooky activity this month, here's where you can go. Haunted...

Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa joins race for Texas governor

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 10/15 7:17A Julia Falcon

A new Democratic candidate has entered the race for Texas governor. State Rep. Gina Hinojosa announced early Wednesday morning that she is entering the race to unseat...

Northbound I-35 closed in Dallas County after pedestrian struck and killed, officials say

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 10/13 7:21P S.E. Jenkins

A pedestrian was struck and killed Monday night on northbound I-35 near Continental Avenue, according to the Dallas County Sheriff's Office. The incident prompted authorities...

Woman facing manslaughter charge in kayaker's death headed to court Tuesday

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 10/13 8:54A Frank Heinz

The woman facing a manslaughter charge after being accused of fatally colliding with an 18-year-old kayaker on Grapevine Lake in May is expected in court Tuesday. Defendant Daikerlyn Alejandra...

Video captures moment of impact in deadly Tarrant County plane crash

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 10/13 8:10A Julia Falcon

Federal investigators are releasing more information about a deadly plane crash that happened in Tarrant County on Sunday afternoon. Cellphone and surveillance video showed...

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10 Fun Things to do in Denton, TX

Cowboys Life 10/15 4:54A Chastity Velasquez

Discover the best things to do in Denton, Texas — from the historic downtown square and live music venues to craft breweries, outdoor trails, and local eats. Looking for a fun...

The Ming Wang x Tanya Foster Fall 2025 Collection Has Arrived!

Tanya Foster 10/15 1:13A Tanya Foster

I’m thrilled to share that the Ming Wang x Tanya Foster Fall 2025 Collection has officially launched! You can now shop it at Nordstrom , Dillard’s , Saks and MingWangKnits.com . After the success of...

Best Christmas Restaurants & Bars in Dallas

Cowboys Life 10/14 5:42A Chastity Velasquez

Celebrate the holidays in Dallas with festive dining and cocktails! Discover the best Christmas-themed restaurants and bars in Dallas, Texas — from elegant hotel experiences...

TWU Celebrates National Day on Writing: Free Webinar on College Admissions and Scholarship Essays

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 10/12 11:56P Juliette DC

WHO/WHAT Texas Womans University will host In Your College Era: Admissions Essay Writing Workshop , a free webinar designed to demystify the essay-writing process for high school seniors, parents and...

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

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 10/7 11:00P 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...

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Restivo Family Cellars Reopens with New Hours for the Fall

Texas Wine Lover 10/10 1:28A John Harvey

Andy and Jessica Restivo On a hot day last week, we met Jessica and Andy Restivo. They were waiting for us under the signature tree on their wine labels. It’s a twisted...

Texans are Invited to ‘Come On Over Y’All’ and Raise a Glass of Wine for Texas Wine Month

Texas Wine Lover 10/3 6:11A Jeff Cope

Press Release The Texas wine industry invites friends and families to ‘Come On Over Y’all’ and raise a glass to the hardworking people who contribute to this $24 billion...

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ENDS TODAY: So Many SAVINGS!??‍♀️?

The Sister Studio 10/8 5:10A Jennifer Reed

BIG SALES HAPPENING TODAY! + Prime is finishing up today with the FINAL DAY! As I mentioned yesterday, the beauty deals are really, really good! I rounded up my favorites HERE . I also included the...

PRIME DAY: The Best of The Best!?

The Sister Studio 10/7 4:09A Jennifer Reed

Wahooooo! Prime Day is HERE!! The beauty deals always continue to impress me, and I rounded up my favorites HERE . I also found quite a few fashion items that really caught my eye. I hope this makes...

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No. 4 Texas A&M's Le’Veon Moss sidelined with significant ankle injury

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/14 3:18A Associated Press

Coach Mike Elko announced the injury Monday after the team’s leading rusher was injured in the first half of Saturday’s win over Florida.

Cowboys' 32nd-ranked defense looking for answers after giving up 30 points for fourth time

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/13 4:09A Associated Press

Adding insult to injury, the loss came largely at the hands of one of team owner Jerry Jones' former employees — castoff Rico Dowdle.

Injured Cowboys running back Miles Sanders is out for the season, team executive says

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/13 3:48A Associated Press

The running back was on a one-year contract with the team.

No. 3 Indiana has its highest ranking ever in AP Top 25, Texas, USC back in the rankings

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/13 3:42A Associated Press

Ohio State and Miami remained the top two teams while the Hoosiers earned a four-spot promotion for their 10-point win at then-No. 3 Oregon.

Texas Tech's tortilla tradition is falling flat with coach Joey McGuire after penalties

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/13 3:29A Associated Press

Big 12 athletic directors in the offseason voted to approve a policy to discipline home teams for fans throwing items on the field.

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Soleo Health expands to D.C. area with new infusion center

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 10/15 7:14A Sara Gilgore

The company's entry into the market feeds a mid-Atlantic expansion to serve more patients with complex health conditions.

Building a stronger tomorrow: A capital planning framework for health systems facing financial...

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 10/14 7:00P Realty Trust Group

As hospitals and health systems emerge from the pandemic-era pause on capital projects, leaders now face a difficult duality: how to fund growth while maintaining and...

One soaring insurance cost is forcing employers into a tough decision

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 10/13 8:21A Andy Medici

One of the most coveted benefits for employees is also a chief culprit of soaring costs. It's forcing many employers to make a touch decision.

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Easy Vegan Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Joyful Healthy Eats 10/26 11:00P Krista

These Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are filled with hearty beans, corn, zesty salsa, and topped with guacamole for a 30-minute vegan dinner perfect for a weeknight! Even though we re not vegan, I...

Easy Sugar Cookies

Love and Lemons 10/26 3:48A Jeanine Donofrio

Hands up if you love soft and chewy sugar cookies! If you have your hand raised, this sugar cookie recipe is for you. Adapted from my snickerdoodle recipe, it yields sugar...

DNA reveals what killed Napoleon's soldiers during their disastrous retreat from Russia in 1812

Live Science 10/24 5:00A Tom Metcalfe

Napoleon Bonaparte 's disastrous invasion of Russia in 1812 saw his massive "Grande Armée" almost destroyed by hunger, enemy attacks and the brutal winter. But now, scientists...

USDA Staffing Crisis: Eroding Capacity Within the Foreign Agricultural Service

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 10/24 4:41A Rebecca Schewe

Grain ship Desert Eagle in Elliott Bay, Seattle “I believe public service is my calling… The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) hasn’t received much coverage in the media, but they do important work...

Whiskey Sour

Love and Lemons 10/23 3:53A Jeanine Donofrio

A whiskey sour is one of Jack s favorite cocktails to order when we go out to dinner. Made with bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, and optional egg white, it s brighter than...