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Top Stories: ➊ – Construction company blames legal dispute with Arlington ISD for bankruptcy filing (Friday), ➋ – Victim killed in Fort Worth carjacking of delivery truck identified as Arlington man (Thursday), ➌ – Authorities release name of teenager found shot dead on Arlington living room floor (Wednesday), ➍ – Millions Dealing with Long COVID, Arlington Man Hopes for Breakthrough (Thursday), ➎ – Local School Districts Getting Competitive with Pay Increases for Teachers (Wednesday)

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School Accountability Scores Released Monday In Texas; See Your School's Score

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 8/15 12:48P Wayne Carter

North Texas schools received their annual report cards from the state on Monday. Students at Beck Elementary in Garland got their report card hand-delivered Monday by the...

Man shot in altercation at Walmart in Grand Prairie; suspect not in custody, police say

Star-Telegram 8/15 8:35A Domingo Ramirez Jr.

A man was shot and wounded Saturday night at a Walmart in Grand Prairie, and the shooter fled the scene, police said.

$1.75 Million Texas Two Step Prize Claimed by Arlington Resident

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 8/15 8:33A

An Arlington resident hit the jackpot, winning the Texas Two Step prize worth $1.75 million in the August 8 drawing. The winning ticket was purchased at local Euless...

Driver killed after disabled pickup truck hit by car on Interstate 30 in Grand Prairie

Star-Telegram 8/15 7:52A Domingo Ramirez Jr.

A car hit a disabled pickup on I-30 in Grand Prairie, killing the truck driver, police said.

Something was missing at The Weeknd’s eye-opening, senses-bending show at AT&T Stadium

Star-Telegram 8/14 11:26P Stefan Stevenson

The pop superstar performed 29 songs to about 60,000 fans in Arlington.

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The Best Pumpkin Patches in DFW (2022)

A Cowboys Life 8/15 2:30A chastity

There are plenty of autumn fun to be had at these local pumpkin patches in Dallas Fort Worth. Take a hayride, find your way through a corn maze, take advantage of all the photo opps and grab a pumpkin...

The Lace Dress You Need Now!

Tanya Foster 8/14 1:07P Tanya Foster

Happy Monday! I know that many kids are headed back to school today, so if that is your child I hope it all goes well! Even though we are back to school, it is definitely still summertime. Today let's...

RL Turner High School Football

Arlington Family eGuide 8/13 2:20P Valerie

RL Turner High School – Carrollton HOME games are held at Tommy Standridge Stadium 1330 Valwood Pkwy, Carrollton, TX 75006 RL Turner HS Football Website RL Turner HS Football Schedule RL Turner HS...

Related: Newman Smith High School Football Arlington Family eGuide, Little Elm High School Football Arlington Family eGuide

Tips for Traveling with Just a Carry On

BubbleLifestyles 8/12 10:03A

It is possible to travel with just your carry on. Here are some travel hacks to packing light. CHECK THE WEATHER Research what the weather will be like in the place you are traveling to. Packing for...

Best Organization Products for your Home

Tanya Foster 8/11 11:00A Tanya Foster

Fall is quickly approaching, so it's a great time to get organized before summer comes to an end. No better time to purge! Today I want to focus on the best of organization products to jump start a...

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Mini ViQueen Camp is Coming!

Lamar High School 8/15 1:46P Kristi HOPKINS

Back to School Newsletter

Summit High School 8/15 4:20A Summit Web

SHS Back to School Newsletter

SHS Meet the Teacher - Aug. 24th

Summit High School 8/15 4:16A Summit Web

Meet the Teacher Night is August 24th

Secretary Scott Encourages Eligible Texans to Register to Vote by October 11

Timberview High School 8/13 8:35A Timberview Web

THS Students and Staff are encouraged to get registered to vote by October 11th. Read this message from our Texas Secretary for more information.

Find My Bus

Summit High School 8/12 9:55A Summit Web

website to look up what bus your children will be riding this year

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Lavaca Bluffs Vineyard & Winery Revisited (Again)

Texas Wine Lover 8/12 1:29A Jeff Cope

I always love doing a Revisited blog post from before so we can see how a winery has changed since I last visited. This time the post is revisiting Lavaca Bluffs Vineyard & Winery located in Lolita....

Proud to Pumpkin at Dunkin

Arlington BubbleLife iReporter 8/12 12:29A Bubble Life

Proud to Pumpkin at Dunkin: Introducing Smooth Pumpkin Sippin, Limited-Time Bakery Line-Up, and Brand-New Dunkin Refresher DALLAS/FORT WORTH (August 12, 2022) Fall isnt just a season, its a lifestyle,...

Summer Revival Wine Co.

Texas Wine Lover 8/11 12:35A Jeff Cope

The Summer Revival Wine Co. is located in Dripping Springs and is owned by Ian and Becky Atkins. The winery also has a sister winery called Flat Brim Wines with 100% Oregon and Washington-grown...

Related: Ferris & Fletch Wine Co. Texas Wine Lover

Coordinates Vineyards

Texas Wine Lover 8/10 12:36A Jeff Cope

Coordinates Vineyards is owned by brothers Austin and Mahlon Kerr and the tasting room is located in Fredericksburg. The winery opened in 2021. Austin Kerr has worked around the world in the wine...

World Food Championships Returns to Dallas This November

Arlington BubbleLife iReporter 8/9 6:47A Cynthia Smoot

World Food Championships will return to Dallas for its third year November 9-13, 2022. This culinary competition features over 1,000 visiting chefs competing for industry awards. WFC is celebrating...

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What to Wear to Work and on the Weekend – 7 Different Outfits!

Color and Chic 8/15 5:20A Hoang-Kim

Ever wake up in the morning, walk into your closet and think, I have nothing to wear? That s where investing in classic pieces you can wear again and again comes in handy. If you have essential pieces...

BURGUNDY AND TAN

The Middle Page 8/12 3:01A Cathy Williamson

ONE // TWO // THREE // FOUR // FIVE // SIX // SEVEN // EIGHT // NINE // TEN BURGUNDY AND TAN Happy Friday! This week went by so fast! Guess what happened to me yesterday? I...

Cozy Fall Aesthetic Shopping Checklist

Color and Chic 8/11 2:00A Quincy

Even though it s still in the high 90s outside here in Texas, once the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale ends I m always immediately ready for fall. I think it has something to do with shopping and styling...

AN AFFORDABLE BLACK DRESS WORN TWO WAYS

The Middle Page 8/9 3:25A Cathy Williamson

Hello! I hope you guys are all good! I ended up having a fever over the weekend. I haven t had a fever in thirty years! I had about three days of not feeling good, but thankfully that is over. Today,...

Modern Living Room Ideas

Color and Chic 8/9 2:00A Quincy

I haven t made a mood board since my parents house was being built! I ve actually missed them, so I wanted to bring them back starting with modern living room ideas. Our living room is one of my...

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Rangers fire manager Chris Woodward short of his 500th game

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/15 9:15A Associated Press

The move came with Woodward only two games shy of managing his 500th game with the Rangers. He finished with a 211-287 record.

Ferreira's brace leads Dallas to 4-1 victory over San Jose

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/14 7:29A Associated Press

Jesús Ferreira scored twice in the first half and FC Dallas breezed to a 4-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday.

Seager 26th HR matches career high as Rangers beat M's 7-4

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/14 5:30A Associated Press

The Texas Rangers finally snapped a long losing streak against the surging Seattle Mariners.

Related: Taveras career-high 5 RBIs, Rangers beat Astros 8-4 in 10 Spectrum Local News Sports

Julio Rodriguez returns to lineup, Mariners beat Rangers

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/13 6:30A Associated Press

Seattle took over the first wild-card position in the American League by beating the Rangers.

Lightning suspected in blaze that destroyed former Longhorn, NFL safety Earl Thomas' Texas home

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/12 6:27A Craig Huber

Thomas was home at the time but managed to escape the fire.

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'We deal with a lot of people': Tattoo artists on high alert as monkeypox cases rise in Dallas...

Spectrum Local News Health 8/13 12:40P Michael Lozano

Dallas County officials issued an emergency declaration on Aug. 5.

Father of 2 battles cancer, hopes to encourage families to vaccinate

Spectrum Local News Health 8/11 12:34P Lourdes Vazquez

Texas has the largest number of U.S. teens not protected against HPV.

Blood pressure project could hold keys to better health

Spectrum Local News Health 8/10 3:47P Dylan Scott

Using advancements in modern technology, researchers are developing a first-of-its-kind graphene e-tattoo.

Biden signs bill expanding health care for veterans exposed to toxins

Spectrum Local News Health 8/10 11:00A Justin Tasolides

President Biden called the bill the most significant expansion ever of benefits for veterans exposed to toxins.

Tips for designing patient-centric health care facilities

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/7 7:00P OAC

Ask a group of people what they believe the most expensive area of a health care facility is, and you likely will get answers like surgery, laboratories and screening rooms....

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Hair Testing: Quarter Horse

Lone Star Park 8/12 5:39A Jennifer Melton

The Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association will partner with Will Rogers Downs and Lone Star Park to administer the collection of hair testing samples for the 2022 Fall...

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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Builds Excitement for Legit. Texas. Barbecue. With New Location in Canada

Restaurant News 8/15 10:45A RestaurantNews.com

World s largest barbecue concept expands its iconic cuisine with its new location in St. Albert Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) The world’s largest barbecue concept has...

Twin Peaks Brings More Scenic Views and Brews to Kansas City

Restaurant News 8/15 8:53A RestaurantNews.com

The ultimate sports lodge plans grand opening with ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 15 Kansas City, MO ( RestaurantNews.com ) Known for its plentiful fountains, lively sports...

French Martini

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/14 11:00P Krista

This is another one of my favorite cocktails that is almost too easy to make. A French Martini is fruity, fun, and refreshing. Cocktail hour starts now! If you re looking for an after-dinner treat,...

Tabbouleh

Love and Lemons 8/14 3:31A Jeanine Donofrio

Herbs are arguably my favorite fresh ingredients, so it should come as no surprise that I love tabbouleh. Alternatively spelled tabouli or tabouleh, this Middle Eastern salad consists of finely...

‘Catastrophic Failure’ At Research Center Kills About 21,000 Fish

Huffington Post 8/13 12:22P

University of California, Davis is investigating what led to the deaths of tens of thousands of fish, including chinook salmon.