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25,000 expected at record-breaking Dallas Mayor's Back to School Fair

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Top Stories: ➊ – Cowboys’ Micah Parsons requests trade from team on social media (Friday), ➋ – Carlos Correa is reuniting with the Astros after a trade from the dismantled Twins (Friday), ➌ – 25,000 expected at record-breaking Dallas Mayor's Back to School Fair (Friday), ➍ – Texas House panel passes new redistricting map that adds more GOP seats (Saturday), ➎ – Dallas Wings are 0-3 against the Indiana Fever this season after losing 88-78 at AAC (Saturday)

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Firefighters treated for heat exhaustion after 3-alarm fire at TWU campus in Denton

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 8/7 9:21A Alexis Garcia

You never know what s swimming in the waters around North Texas. At Eagle Mountain Lake in Tarrant County, it was an alligator! The alligator was safely removed from the lake...

Dangerous heat returns to North Texas, prompting a heat advisory to end the week

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 8/7 6:35A Brittany Rainey

Temperatures continue to slowly creep closer to 100 degrees in North Texas each afternoon. On Wednesday, temperatures topped out at 96 degrees, Thursday will be near 98 degrees and Friday will be the...

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Denton Fire Department puts out 3-alarm fire at Texas Woman's University

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 8/7 6:10A Julia Falcon

First responders put out a 3-alarm fire at Texas Woman's University Thursday morning. According to the Denton Fire Department, the 3-alarm fire broke out just after 10 a.m. in...

Texas legislative standoff stretches into fourth day as Democrats are told to return to the Capitol...

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 8/7 4:34A CBS Texas Staff

The battle between Texas Democrats and the Texas House continues with one more day before lawmakers were told to meet and make quorum in Austin. After not making a quorum for...

North Texas high schooler breaks record for fastest 800-meter race, is set to represent Team USA in...

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 8/7 4:10A Lauren Crawford

At just 16 years old, Cooper Lutkenhaus isn't just chasing greatness he's sprinting straight into the history books. The rising high school junior from Justin, Texas, stunned...

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UT Dallas reverses decision to cut track programs after feedback from community

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 7/31 7:08A Julia Falcon

Just a few days after announcing it would cut track and field programs , the University of Texas at Dallas is reversing the decision. A letter from the university's president...

Denton native, jazz saxophonist shares his journey to the Juilliard School's Master of Music...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 7/31 1:43A Lauren Crawford

The road to Juilliard isn't an easy one but for Denton native Matthew Garcia, it's been a journey fueled by passion and practice that's now taking center stage. Garcia, a jazz...

Here's where to get free backpacks, school supplies, immunizations in North Texas before classes...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 7/29 7:17A CBS Texas Staff

With the first day of school quickly approaching, some school districts and organizations are holding events to help North Texas children get ready. Events include backpack...

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The Get Together Launches as the First Boxed Texas Wine

Texas Wine Lover 8/7 12:22A Jeff Cope

Photo by Big Thirst Press Release In a bold move that blends Texas terroir with modern wine trends, acclaimed Texas winery owner Ron Yates is proud to unveil The Get...

Supporting Texas Wine, One Ledger at a Time: Meet ANJUDI3

Texas Wine Lover 7/28 10:18P Jeff Cope

The Texas Wine Lover website Guide and mobile app offers more than just all the wineries around the state of Texas; it also lists businesses around those wineries. Some of...

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Your Weekly Dose of Outfit Inspo!??

The Sister Studio 8/8 1:24A Jennifer Reed

TGIF, my friends! I can t believe the end of summer (at least for us!) is here. My kids start school next week and I feel like this summer has truly gone by in the blink of an eye. I ve been trying to...

WHY EVERY WOMAN OVER 50 NEEDS A GREAT T-SHIRT DRESS

The Middle Page 8/6 8:50A Cathy Williamson

Why Every Woman Over 50 Needs a Great T-Shirt Dress (Now and Into Fall) Let s talk about one of the most underrated pieces in a woman s wardrobe: the t-shirt dress . If you re over 50 and living in...

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Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward arrested for second time in 2 months

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/8 3:07A Associated Press

It was unclear if the second arrest was related to the first.

Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson suffers leg injury at practice

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/8 2:45A Associated Press

Coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters that he didn’t have any update on his condition, but said it was difficult to watch it happen.

Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson leaves practice after being hit in the back

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/8 2:45A Associated Press

Ferguson stayed down on his back for several minutes, with teammates surrounding him, but he was able to get up under his own power.

Prescott cites his history with ownership and is upbeat Micah Parsons will remain with Cowboys

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/8 2:40A Associated Press

His own experience is why Prescott remains confident star defensive end Micah Parsons will be a Cowboy for this season and beyond.

TWU HEAD SOFTBALL COACH GAY MCNUTT NAMED NSU CLASS OF 2025 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE

TWU (Athletics) 8/6 7:04A

NATCHITOCHES, La. (Aug. 6, 2025) - Texas Woman's Head Softball Coach Gay McNutt was announced as an inductee into the Class of 2025 Northwestern State Hall of Fame.

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North Texas area's largest hospitals, 2025

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/8 12:00A

ABOUT THE LIST: DBJ combined multiple data sources for this list, including hospital surveys; Texas Acute Care Hospital Utilization Reports from 2023 and 2024 from the Texas...

New clinic opens in North Texas community considered a health care desert

Spectrum Local News Health 8/6 5:32A Valencia Jones

A 2024 Tarleton University study shows over 75% of Texas counties lack adequate access to medical specialists.

UT Southwestern again named region's top hospital by US News

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/30 7:35A Paul Livengood

U.S. News has a new list of the best hospitals in North Texas and across the state. Hospitals are ranked overall and by specialty.

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Cranberry Sauce BBQ Meatballs: A Sweet and Tangy Twist on a Classic

Cooking Chew 8/7 9:37A Andi Reis

A delicious and easy recipe for Cranberry BBQ Meatballs. Perfect for a party, these sweet and tangy meatballs are a welcome twist on a classic. The post Cranberry Sauce BBQ...

Air Fryer Zucchini

Love and Lemons 8/7 2:48A Jeanine Donofrio

This air fryer zucchini recipe is a quick and easy side dish for busy weeknights. It cooks in about 10 minutes and requires just 6 basic ingredients, but it still comes out...

Grilled Chicken Pineapple Kabobs

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/6 11:00P Krista

Pineapple Chicken Kabobs are perfect for summer grilling! These simple kabobs are threaded with tender marinated chicken, juicy pineapple, and red onion, then finished on the grill to lock in all the...

Eating Healthy While Traveling: A Comprehensive Guide for On-the-Go Nutrition

Fit Men Cook 8/5 9:24P Kevin Curry

Let s be real eating healthy while travelling is a big deal. You re always on the move, your schedule is, to say the least, full, and a lot of the time, the food around you...

Love & Lemons Cooking Club – August!

Love and Lemons 8/5 6:54A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Our Cooking Club is a fun way to celebrate the Love & Lemons community of readers. The concept is super simple—each month, I choose a recipe. You make it, and you leave a...