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Top Stories: ➊ – Eric McAlister has 254 yards and 3 TDs receiving as TCU beats SMU 35-24 in last scheduled meeting (Monday), ➋ – Cotton Bowl Stadium is ready for the State Fair of Texas after $140M renovation project (Monday), ➌ – SMU and TCU honor 9-year-old Texas flash flood victim whose parents are alums of the schools (Tuesday), ➍ – Texas Rangers made significant playoff push, but now on 7-game slide with no realistic shot (Tuesday), ➎ – Seager and Semien done for season for Rangers; deGrom will make his last scheduled start (Wednesday)

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Small businesses look to FIFA Fan Festival to drive growth around Fair Park

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 8/26 4:41A David Goins

When the FIFA Fan Festival opens in Fair Park next June, small-business owners like Shanay Wise would like the opportunity to be a part of the excitement. I can do big events,...

The end of the STAAR test is in sight. Here's what Texas lawmakers would replace it with.

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 8/26 4:02A Lacey Beasley

Texas lawmakers are set to vote on two bills on Tuesday that could end STAAR testing . The bills that would scrap the test are up for a vote in both the Texas House and Texas...

Dallas Wings fell to Seattle Storm behind rookie Dominque Malonga's 22-point performance

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 8/23 2:59A CBS Texas

The Dallas Wings fell to the Seattle Storm 95-60 on their home court Friday night. Maddy Siegrist led Dallas (9-28) with 12 points. Paige Bueckers scored eight of the Wings'...

Texas Legislature moves forward with plans to scrap the standardized STAAR tests

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 8/21 5:06A Steven Rosenbaum

Teachers, public school students and their parents may soon be free of the dreaded standardized STAAR tests . The state House Committee on Public Education met Monday morning...

Fort Worth police looking for suspects who stole an SUV with a child inside

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 8/19 4:00A Steven Rosenbaum

The Fort Worth Police Department is searching for two men who stole an SUV with a 5-year-old inside. Police said on Sunday evening, a mother left her vehicle running with her...

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With Labor Day weekend only two days away, I know many of you are headed out of town. You all know that I love traveling. The key to traveling well is all about what you pack. Mersea is my go-to for...

Join Dream Center Dallas in Celebrating Hope and Community at the 5th Annual Gala

Arlington BubbleLife iReporter 8/22 2:43A Culver Public Relations

On Thursday, October 3, 2025, from 7:009:00 p.m. , Dream Center Dallas will host its 5th Annual Fundraising Gala at the Renaissance Hotel Legacy West, 6007 Legacy Dr, Plano, TX 75024 . This gala will...

September is Animal Pain Awareness Month

Arlington BubbleLife iReporter 8/21 10:21P Douglas Stramel, DVM, CVPP, CVMA

When Pets Hurt: Shining a Light on Animal Pain Every September, the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM) leads a powerful initiative: Animal Pain Awareness Month . This campaign...

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The end of the STAAR test is in sight. Here's what Texas lawmakers would replace it with.

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 8/26 4:02A Lacey Beasley

Texas lawmakers are set to vote on two bills on Tuesday that could end STAAR testing . The bills that would scrap the test are up for a vote in both the Texas House and Texas...

Fall Open House

Bowie High School 8/25 6:09A Sean MCGINTY

Fall Open House is Monday, August 25th from 5:30-7PM. Click here for details.

AHS ORCHESTRA UPDATE – 8.24.2025

Arlington High School Orchestra 8/24 8:47A Orchestra Director

1. SYMPHONY AFTER-SCHOOL REHEARSAL TOMORROW Our first after-school symphony rehearsal is tomorrow from 3:30-5:30 pm in the orchestra room. Come directly to the room or...

HOWDY PARTY TOMORROW

Arlington High School Orchestra 8/21 9:05A Orchestra Director

The Howdy Party is TOMORROW!!! Don’t miss it! Friday, August 22, 5:00 8:00 Bicentennial Park in Pantego The Booster Club will provide dinner and Kona Ice Snow Cones. Students,...

AWAY FOR THE DAY

Lamar High School 8/19 8:03A Kristi HOPKINS

The goal of Away for the Day is to reduce distractions, improve learning focus, and support a positive, respectful school environment for all students and staff. Away for...

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Restaurant Franchise News from Huckleberry’s, Twin Peaks, Dog Haus, and More!

Restaurant News 8/26 1:35A RestaurantNews.com

Catch up on the latest restaurant franchise news from Huckleberry s Breakfast & Lunch, Twin Peaks, Dog Haus, Paris Baguette, SAMBAZON, Mountain Mike s Pizza, Boba Cucue, Nick the Greek, Teapioca...

Beyond Juicery + Eatery and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 8/25 12:50A RestaurantNews.com

Beyond Juicery + Eatery, Handheld Ordering, Self-Service Kiosks, Paris Baguette, Taziki s Mediterranean Café, and Huckleberry s Breakfast & Lunch lead RestaurantNews.com s Top...

Brian Cheeseborough Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 8/19 12:10A Jeff Cope

Many wineries in Texas have tasting rooms where you can stop in to taste and enjoy their wines. Others don’t have a tasting room and instead make custom wine for local...

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25+ Affordable Workwear Outfits??

The Sister Studio 8/17 4:03A Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday, my friends! We survived the first week of school over here it was a whirlwind!! I hope everyone had a wonderful week. I put together 25 different workwear outfits for you today: these...

THE RICH SHADE EVERY FALL WARDROBE NEEDS: CHOCOLATE BROWN

The Middle Page 8/16 5:31A Cathy Williamson

THE RICH SHADE EVERY FALL WARDROBE NEEDS: CHOCOLATE BROWN Happy Saturday! What a whirlwind of a week this has been for me. We got back from Montana on Monday and went straight into work mode. I don t...

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Cowboys put Trevon Diggs on active roster, clearing way for cornerback's return early in season

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/25 2:36A Associated Press

The move clears the way for the 2021 All-Pro to play early in the season coming off his second major knee injury.

WNBA breaks single-season attendance record that had stood since 2002

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/22 3:06A Associated Press

The league's 13 teams have drawn a total of 2,501,609 fans over 226 games this season.

Man arrested for WNBA sex-toy throwing at Liberty game, the 3rd arrest in string of disturbances

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/22 3:06A Associated Press

Charles Burgess, 32, was arrested for allegedly throwing an object at a Dallas Wings vs. New York Liberty game on Aug. 5, hitting a 12-year-old girl.

Walker and Diaz hit HRs, Sánchez goes 5 for 5 as Astros beat Orioles 7-2 to end 4-game skid

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/22 3:05A Associated Press

Trammell was examined by the Houston training staff and started to walk off the field before going to a knee.

Dallas Baptist baseball program will become affiliate member of Pac-12 in 2027

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/21 8:41A Associated Press

The Patriots played four seasons in Conference USA and won regular-season championships in 2023 and 2025 and the league tournament in 2024.

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JUST LISTED: Corner Lot Home for Sale in Garland, TX at 319 Cole Street in Schreiber Estates

DFW Urban Realty 8/19 8:40P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

JUST LISTED: Spacious 5-Bedroom Corner Lot Home for Sale in Garland, TX – 319 Cole Street Open Floor Plan With Smart Layout This inviting home features a wide-open living...

Best Neighborhoods in Keller, Texas

VIP Realty 8/14 4:29A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Best Neighborhoods in Keller, Texas Keller, Texas—a picturesque suburb in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex—offers a small-town charm with all the amenities of a big city...

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DBJ to shine spotlight on burgeoning life science sector, $5 billion pediatric hospital campus

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/25 1:30A Will Anderson

Health care is a huge part of the Dallas-Fort Worth economy, but it's a sector being buffeted by major changes. That's why DBJ is hosting the Future of Healthcare event on...

Domestic violence cases against men are on the rise

Spectrum Local News Health 8/20 9:54A Valencia Jones

Advocates say too many male victims of domestic violence are afraid to speak out about their abuse.

Texas health officials declare end of measles outbreak

Spectrum Local News Health 8/18 5:50A Katharine Finnerty

Ninety-nine people were hospitalized, and two school-aged children died in the measles outbreak that began in late winter.

North Texas hospitals spent billions on uncompensated care in 2024

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/15 1:51A Davie Nguyen

Dallas-Fort Worth's strong and diverse health care sector is on full display in the new edition of our hospitals list — along with its caring nature. Dive into the data and...

Sticker shock is coming for employer health plans in 2026. Here's why.

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/14 8:43A Andy Medici

An increasingly popular class of drugs is just one of the factors fueling the sticker shock.

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Dickey’s Barbecue Calgary Marks 1 Year of Texas Flavor

Restaurant News 9/29 2:59A RestaurantNews.com

Calgary, Alberta ( RestaurantNews.com ) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is proud to celebrate the one-year anniversary of its Calgary location at 55 Castleridge Blvd NE #156 ,...

North America’s 50 Best Restaurants and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 9/29 12:57A RestaurantNews.com

North America s 50 Best Restaurants 2025, Yoshinoya, Dickey s Barbecue Pit, La Stella Cucina Verace, and Broken Yolk Café lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week...

Epic Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Joyful Healthy Eats 9/28 11:00P Krista

These easy vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft and chewy, loaded with chocolate chips, and they ve got cozy pumpkin spice flavor in every bite! While pumpkin spice lattes might be the big...

Denver’s Food Forests Provide Free Fruit While Greening the Environment

Civil Eats 9/28 10:01P Riley Ramirez

A version of this article originally appeared in The Deep Dish, our members-only newsletter. Become a member today and get the next issue directly in your inbox. The urban tree canopy in Denver is...

Crispy Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe

Joyful Healthy Eats 9/25 11:00P Krista

The air fryer makes this crispy Bang Bang Shrimp recipe super easy but tossing it with my copycat creamy, spicy bang bang sauce makes it irresistible! Serve it over rice or make it an appetizer,...