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Once a sleepy Tarrant County race, now a multi-million dollar slug fest

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 11/2 8:24A Phil Prazan

This week, the city of Arlington is preparing for a massive festival from the East Coast that is coming to Texas for the very first time. The Big Dill Pickle Party is becoming a big deal, as upwards...

Texas Democrats await court ruling on redistricting before filing for 2026 races

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 11/1 11:00P Jack Fink

With less than one week before candidates can begin filing their campaign paperwork, a panel of three federal judges in El Paso has yet to issue a ruling on whether to uphold...

New CEO, new focus: United Way launches plan to tackle Tarrant County's toughest issues

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 11/1 7:39A Alanna Quillen

With a new CEO at the helm this year, the United Way of Tarrant County is rolling out a new battle plan to tackle some old problems. After hosting a series of town halls over the last few weeks, Adam...

Concord Church's Harmony CDC offers food boxes to neighbors impacted by shutdown

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 10/31 6:20A Brittney Johnson

A Dallas church and its nonprofit are stepping in to help families during the ongoing federal government shutdown and the expected delay of SNAP benefits. Harmony Community...

Fire that seriously injured Fort Worth firefighter was arson; woman arrested, officials say

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 10/30 10:37A S.E. Jenkins

The Fort Worth Fire Department said the September fire that badly wounded firefighter Caleb Halvorson and injured Lt. Troy Gallagher was arson and an arrest has been made. Fire in Fort Worth's...

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2025 Holiday Gift Guides

Tanya Foster 11/2 4:00A Tanya Foster

It's tiimmmeee (Mariah Carey voice)! We are finally launching our 2025 Holiday Gift Guides . We are approaching prime holiday shopping time, so today I have created the ultimate holiday guide of all...

The Stewpot Celebrated its 50th Anniversary with a Festive Birthday Party

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 10/29 12:05A Juliette DC

The Stewpot marked its 50 th anniversary on October 24 th with a lively celebration at its new campus on Malcolm X Blvd., joined by founders, supporters, elected officials and staff. The Dallas Street...

October Outfit Round-Up

Tanya Foster 10/28 5:00A Tanya Foster

Howdy folks! Can you believe there are only a few days left in October? Let's wrap up the month with an outfit round-up of all my favorite looks from this past month. Fall is always the time of year...

Sophisticated Sweater Looks For Fall

Tanya Foster 10/21 4:31A Tanya Foster

Josie dress with the Willow boots . Sweater dress is size small and the boots fit TTS. I have draped the Dakota sweater over my shoulders. _____ Nikki sweater paired with the Preston faux leather...

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Discovering Adega Vinho’s and Signor Vineyard’s New Tasting Rooms in Fredericksburg

Texas Wine Lover 10/29 1:09A Laurie Ware

Adega Vinho on Adams Fredericksburg has a way of blending tradition with constant reinvention, and nowhere is that spirit more alive than at Adega Vinho’s new tasting room...

The Subtle Art of Wine Tasting While Gambling

Texas Wine Lover 10/27 9:00A Gus Hall

The art of tasting is not in action, but in stillness. That delicious moment that requires attention to detail, just before diving into the tastes and flavors. And just as a great wine tasting is not...

A Hidden Gem in Fredericksburg: Cotton Gin Village and The Gin Mill Lounge

Texas Wine Lover 10/24 2:35A Jeff Cope

If you’ve spent any time exploring Fredericksburg, you know it’s filled with charming wineries, cozy inns, and great restaurants. But every now and then, you stumble upon a...

Sueño Brings Its Dreamy, Elevated Mexican Dining to Snider Plaza

Crave DFW 10/21 4:28A Steven Doyle

Sueño — which fittingly translates to “dream” — is getting ready to bring its award-winning take on elevated Mexican dining to 6600 Snider Plaza in early 2026. After the huge success of its original...

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Cozy Season: AMAZON EDITION??

The Sister Studio 10/30 3:36A Jennifer Reed

Helllllooo, friends! Friday is almost here and I can t believe Halloween has already made its way to us. I feel like Spring Break was yesterday and now it s November I do love the holiday season, but...

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Experts warn sports betting can lead to stress, anxiety and addiction

Spectrum Local News Sports 11/3 8:15A Luis Garcia

As sports gambling becomes more mainstream even among college athletes experts warn the mental health toll can be just as serious as the financial on

SMU auctioning off goal posts after huge victory over Miami

Spectrum Local News Sports 11/3 5:03A Laura Baker

After an upset win over Miami this Saturday, SMU students poured into the end zone to remove the goal post where the winning touchdown was scored.

Texans QB C.J. Stroud leaves loss against Broncos with a concussion

Spectrum Local News Sports 11/3 2:18A Associated Press

Stroud scrambled for 6 yards and was hit on the shoulder near the end of his slide and the back of his head violently bounced off the ground.

Kenny Clark quietly steadies Cowboys as the player that came in the Micah Parsons trade

Spectrum Local News Sports 11/3 2:01A Associated Press

Clark earned the respect of his new teammates by working the same way he did in Green Bay.

BYU, Texas Tech give Big 12 two top 10 teams for 1st time in 2 years ahead of their Top 25 showdown

Spectrum Local News Sports 11/3 1:39A Associated Press

No. 1 Ohio State, which pulled way in the second half to beat Penn State, is at the top of the AP poll for a 10th straight week.

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iSure helps 400-employee healthcare organization cut costs and enhance insurance coverage

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 10/31 6:00P iSure, LLC

The CEO of a Texas‑based regional healthcare organization employing 400 staff, contacted us about their group insurance benefits. For nearly a decade they had remained with...

Your Mental Health: Uncertainty around SNAP benefits during the government shutdown is causing...

Spectrum Local News Health 10/31 2:00A Nicole Clark, PhD

The government shutdown and potential loss of SNAP benefits are significant sources of stress and anxiety.

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Cranberry Sauce

Love and Lemons 11/9 2:00A Jeanine Donofrio

Meet my best cranberry sauce recipe! Easy to make with 5 ingredients in under 15 minutes, it s delectably tart, not too sweet, and studded with whole cranberries. I m not a...

Stuffed Acorn Squash

Love and Lemons 11/6 2:00A Jeanine Donofrio

Stuffed acorn squash is one of my favorite fall dinners. I often make it after trips to the farmers market, when I come home with more squash than I know what to do with. It s...

Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Joyful Healthy Eats 11/5 10:00P Krista

Meet your new favorite side dish! Crispy bacon and sweet maple syrup make these Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts totally irresistible. Make them for a weeknight dinner or for a holiday meal either way...

McKinney Is About To Get ‘Toasted’ When Cheba Hut Sparks New Joint

Restaurant News 11/5 7:09A RestaurantNews.com

Northern DFW homies get a fresh way to Tame the Munchies as the fast-growing brand opens another area shop Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Cheba Hut fans in McKinney will...

BRIX Holdings Names Erik Jensen Vice President of Marketing

Restaurant News 11/5 2:54A RestaurantNews.com

Erik Jensen Friendly s parent company taps award-winning brand leader to bolster marketing strategy and innovation across restaurant portfolio Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com...