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Top Stories: ➊ – One man injured in Arlington shooting (Sunday), ➋ – Ogunbowale scores WNBA playoff-record 45 as Wings win in OT to force deciding game with Valkyries (Thursday), ➌ – Astros face another shake-up as Joe Espada’s contract expires after wild-card sweep (Friday), ➍ – Can a Glass-Walled Wine Room Survive a Texas Summer? (Friday), ➎ – Underclassmen Make-up Yearbook Picture Day (Thursday)

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Man injured, businesses damaged following shooting in Arlington

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 10/4 12:19P Alton Worley II

A man was shot and several business windows were damaged after an incident in Arlington on Sunday morning. Officers responded to a shopping center parking lot near U.S. 287...

Related: One man injured in Arlington shooting DFW Scanner

North Texas cities ready for National Night Out events

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 10/4 10:33A NBCDFW Staff

Cities around North Texas are getting ready for National Night Out events to help build bonds between law enforcement and the community. National Night Out falls on the first...

North Texans prepare for heavy rain, flooding threat as state activates emergency resources

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 9/30 8:15A Alanna Quillen

After more than three months of little to no measurable rainfall, North Texans may finally see significant rain this week. But along with the much-needed drought relief comes growing concern about the...

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Plano Doctors Prep for World Spine Day 2026, Provide Tips for Better Back Health

Arlington BubbleLife iReporter 10/8 12:00A Krista Simmons

Dallas Neurosurgical & Spine doctors Jeremy Denning, MD, and Krishna Satyan, MD, are gearing up for World Spine Day, by providing tips for better back health. World Spine Day, which is observed...

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SHS Parent-Teacher Conferences

Summit High School 10/1 8:00A Summit Web

Parent Teacher Conferences on Oct 8 & 9

Underclassmen Make-up Yearbook Picture Day

Bowie High School 10/1 1:32A sean.mcginty@arlingtonisd.org

Underclassmen Make-up Yearbook Picture November 5th, B Day

Final Yearbook Pictures - Oct 26 & 27

Summit High School 9/30 9:10A Summit Web

Yearbook photos - last chance Oct 26 7 27

SHS College Fair - Oct 16th

Summit High School 9/30 9:00A Summit Web

College Fair on Oct 16th

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Rolling Vineyards Launches Mobile Tasting Room

Texas Wine Lover 10/7 7:07A Jeff Cope

Experience rolling vineyards like never before with Rolling Vineyards, a mobile bar serving curated Texas wines. Their first event is at the Round Top Antiques Fair. Read...

More 2026 Winery Harvest Updates

Texas Wine Lover 10/3 3:46A Jeff Cope

Get the latest harvest updates from some Texas wineries. Discover how weather impacted this year's fruit quality and yield. Read More

Can a Glass-Walled Wine Room Survive a Texas Summer?

Texas Wine Lover 10/2 3:08A Gus Hall

Explore the essentials of a glass wine room that maintains cellar temperature effectively, even in Texas heat. Read More

Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival Announces Full Weekend Lineup

Texas Wine Lover 9/29 1:11A Jeff Cope

Discover the Fredericksburg Food Wine Festival lineup for 2026. Enjoy great food, wine, and unique experiences in the heart of Texas. Read More

Oktoberfests, Idina Menzel and the State Fair: Your Big DFW Weekend Guide

Crave DFW 9/25 9:45P Steven Doyle

North Texas doesn t do quiet weekends in late September, and this one might be the busiest of the fall. The State Fair opens Friday. There s a German festival in McKinney, a Broadway legend at the...

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Cowboys guard Tyler Smith set to make his season debut against the Bucs coming off thumb surgery

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/8 10:05A Associated Press

The 25-year-old Smith had been listed as questionable after not getting a chance to participate in a full practice during a short week.

No. 1 Texas has reversed role and a reminder in Red River game against 2-loss unranked Oklahoma

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/8 8:21A Associated Press

Despite their different records, both teams have sputtering offenses.

Oettinger earns 17th career shutout as Stars beat Sharks 5-0; San Jose's Celebrini scratched

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/6 3:32A Associated Press

Jake Oettinger stopped the 14 shots and earned his 17th career shutout as the Dallas Stars beat the San Jose Sharks 5-0 on Monday night.

Texans' misery deepens: CeeDee Lamb’s late TD seals Cowboys’ win, drops Houston to 0-4

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/5 3:54A Associated Press

The Houston Texans entered the season with Super Bowl hopes. Four games in, they’re still hoping to get their first win.

Related: CeeDee Lamb’s late TD caps a wild Cowboys rally to beat winless Texans 34-30 Spectrum Local News Sports

Spurs' Harris questionable for regular-season opener after straining left calf in training camp

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/5 3:50A Associated Press

The 6-foot-8 power forward will be reevaluated following the team’s five-game preseason schedule.

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Featured Property: Dallas Home with Pool & Outdoor Kitchen at 5916 Wisdom Creek Drive

DFW Urban Realty 9/29 9:30P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Featured Property: Dallas Home with Pool & Outdoor Kitchen at 5916 Wisdom Creek Drive Featured property in Dallas, TX Discover 5916 Wisdom Creek Drive, Dallas, TX 75249, an...

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Beset on all sides, healthcare experts seek way forward for crucial sector

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 10/6 9:05A Holden Wilen

Experts in workplace benefits and medicine offered their perspectives on the fast-changing healthcare landscape at Dallas Business Journal's Future of Healthcare event on...

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Hot Honey Brussels Sprouts

Joyful Healthy Eats 10/7 11:00P Krista

These hot honey Brussels sprouts are a side dish so irresistible, you might just want to make a meal out of them! Crispy, caramelized, sweet, and spicy, they re finished with a shower of Parmesan...

Weekly Meal Plan #39

Joyful Healthy Eats 10/2 11:00P Krista

This healthy weekly meal plan has 5 days of easy breakfast and dinner recipes made from real, wholesome ingredients and a high protein focus in mind. Grab the free printable shopping list to make meal...

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Thai Curry Broth Bowl with Crispy Beef

Joyful Healthy Eats 9/21 11:00P Krista

This Viral Thai curry broth bowl is the cozy kind of dinner that fills you up and warms you up at the same time! Fluffy rice, crispy browned beef, and veggies are paired with a creamy (and...

Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Love and Lemons 9/20 4:29A Jeanine Donofrio

This cottage cheese pancakes recipe is a delicious high-protein breakfast. Thanks to the cottage cheese and eggs, each pancake packs in 7 grams of protein! Better yet, the...