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Top Stories: ➊ – Woman killed trying to recover stolen vehicle in Fort Worth (Friday), ➋ – Jasmine Crockett's campaign launch for U.S. Senate in Texas and the political dominoes that followed (Saturday), ➌ – Cute Holiday Style + The Best Sales!? (Friday), ➍ – C.J. Stroud leads Texans to 6th straight win, 40-20 over Cardinals (Monday), ➎ – Dak Prescott and Cowboys watch playoff hopes all but vanish in 34-26 loss to Vikings (Monday)

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Years after a deadly masked shooting in Frisco went cold, a McKinney man gets life in prison

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 12/18 3:02A Julia Falcon

A McKinney man will spend the rest of his life in prison for a 2017 Frisco murder that went unsolved for years before detectives reopened the cold case and uncovered new...

Flu cases rise in North Texas as new strain drives U.S. concerns

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 12/18 12:12A Meredith Yeomans

A fast-moving strain of the flu is raising concern in North Texas as the busy holiday travel season begins. The variant, known as subclade K , is a mutation of the influenza A(H3N2) virus and is now...

Jasmine Crockett's campaign launch for U.S. Senate in Texas and the political dominoes that...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 12/13 4:50A Jack Fink

Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett 's entrance into the U.S. Senate race shook up the Democratic primary this week in Texas. While her run may not have been a surprise, her...

Woman killed trying to recover stolen vehicle in Fort Worth

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 12/12 7:06A NBCDFW Staff

A woman was shot and killed early Friday morning while attempting to recover a stolen vehicle from a motel parking lot, Fort Worth Police say. According to police, officers...

BOOK REVIEW: THE GREENLEAF MURDERS (HISTORIC HOMES MYSTERY, #1) by R.J. Koreto

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 12/10 7:00P KAREN SIDDALL

The Greenleaf Murders Historic Homes Mystery, #1 by R.J. Koreto Was it the passion for the old family home that led to murder? The Greenleaf Murders is the first book in R.J. Koretos new cozy...

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BOOK REVIEW: CRESCENT CITY CHRISTMAS CHAOS (VINTAGE COOKBOOK MYSTERY, #4) by Ellen Byron

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 12/17 10:00P KAREN SIDDALL

Crescent City Christmas Chaos Vintage Cookbook Mystery, #4 by Ellen Byron This holiday season in the Big Easy is anything but easy! When Virgil surprises Ricki by hiring her father out of...

BOOK REVIEW: CERTAIN SENSIBILITIES by Sondra Rice Newman

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 12/16 8:00P KAREN SIDDALL

Certain Sensibilities by Sondra Rice Newman Touching and tender May-December romance. Certain Sensibilities is a contemporary womens fiction novel by Sondra Rice Newman that tells the unique and...

BOOK REVIEW: THE TWELVE SUSPECTS OF CHRISTMAS (A PROVENCE MYSTERY) by Ana T. Drew

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 12/11 7:00P KAREN SIDDALL

The Twelve Suspects of Christmas A Provence Mystery by Ana T. Drew A long-forgotten cold case may add up to murder! The Twelve Suspects of Christmas is a spin-off cozy mystery set in the Provencal...

BOOK REVIEW: SNOWFALL by Jennifer Patricia O'Keeffe

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 12/10 7:00P KAREN SIDDALL

Snowfall by Jennifer Patricia OKeeffe Has an anxiety-ridden librarian met her perfect match during a snowstorm? Snowfall by Jennifer Patricia OKeeffe is a fun romance novella about an anxious...

BOOK REVIEW: THE STARLIGHT MINT SURPRISE MURDER (CHRISTMAS COOKIES) by Marla A. White

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 12/8 9:00P KAREN SIDDALL

The Starlight Mint Surprise Murder Christmas Cookies by Marla A. White Mels attempt at starting over leads to an attempt on her life! After an on-the-job injury leaves Emmeline Mel ORourke unable...

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World-Class Wine Competition Expands Horizons: Texas International Wine Competition (TXIWC) Partners...

Texas Wine Lover 12/10 6:50A Jeff Cope

Press Release The Texas International Wine Competition (TXIWC) invites amateur winemakers to compete alongside established vintners for top awards in one of North America s...

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Cute Holiday Style + The Best Sales!?

The Sister Studio 12/12 2:51A Jennifer Reed

TGIF, my friends!! We are one week out from Christmas break, and I can t wait!! I found some REALLY great items this week, including this $10 cozy pullover , affordable holiday party outfit ideas,...

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Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland may need another surgery on his foot, AP source says

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/19 2:00A Associated Press

Regardless of the decision on surgery, Bland's season is probably over with three games to go.

Cooper Flagg and Anthony Davis lead Mavericks past Pistons, 116-114 in overtime

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/19 1:36A Associated Press

The Pistons played without two starters much of the night.

Rangers sign former All-Star reliever Alexis Díaz to a $1 million, 1-year contract

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/19 1:32A Associated Press

The team announced the signing of the hard-throwing 29-year-old right-handed free agent on Tuesday night.

Wyatt Johnston scores 2, Roope Hintz has goal and assist as Stars beat Sharks 5-3

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/19 1:28A Associated Press

Roope Hintz had a goal and an assist, and Justin Hryckowian and Jamie Benn also scored for Dallas.

Dolphins benching Tua Tagovailoa for rookie and former Texas QB Quinn Ewers, AP source says

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/17 4:20A Mike D'Alonzo, Associated Press

Ewers, drafted 231st by Miami, was the former QB for the University of Texas Longhorns.

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Dallas Area ZIP Code Ranked Top 5 in the U.S.

VIP Realty 12/10 2:58A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Dallas Area ZIP Code Ranked Top 5 in the U.S. In late 2025, a national relocation-tracking service named Lavon’s 75166 ZIP code the No. 5 hottest ZIP code in the entire United...

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Colossal Foundation doubles funding to $100 million for de-extinction mission

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 12/17 1:00A Noor Adatia

The Dallas company working to bring back the woolly mammoth just doubled its nonprofit funding to $100 million. Find out which other extinct species are on the revival list...

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Christmas Salad

Love and Lemons 12/19 2:21A Jeanine Donofrio

This Christmas salad is a fresh, festive addition to a holiday table! It features ruby red pomegranates, candied pecans, shaved pecorino, and roasted squash over a bed of...

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Appoints Cuyler Esposito as Vice President of Culture Operations

Restaurant News 12/18 11:47P RestaurantNews.com

Cuyler Esposito The former multi-unit franchisee joins the leadership team to prioritize culture-first operations as the chicken finger franchise rapidly expands its national...

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad With Apple & Pomegranate

Joyful Healthy Eats 12/17 10:00P Krista

Thinly sliced Brussels sprouts are jazzed up with crisp apples, juicy pomegranate arils, crunchy pecans, and white cheddar in this festive Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad. The perfect fall inspired...

BOOK REVIEW: CERTAIN SENSIBILITIES by Sondra Rice Newman

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 12/17 1:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Certain Sensibilities by Sondra Rice Newman Touching and tender May-December romance. Certain Sensibilities is a contemporary womens fiction novel by Sondra Rice Newman that tells the unique and...

30 Best Christmas Side Dishes

Love and Lemons 12/17 3:16A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

These Christmas side dishes include everything you need for a delicious holiday feast! They range from fan-favorite potato recipes to stunning winter vegetables, fresh salads,...