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Top Stories: ➊ – Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward arrested for second time in 2 months (Friday), ➋ – Prescott cites his history with ownership and is upbeat Micah Parsons will remain with Cowboys (Friday), ➌ – Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson suffers leg injury at practice (Friday), ➍ – Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson leaves practice after being hit in the back (Friday), ➎ – The Get Together Launches as the First Boxed Texas Wine (Thursday)

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Police identify suspect, victims in deadly shooting outside of a Target in Austin

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 8/12 11:52A Julia Falcon

Police have identified the man accused of fatally shooting three people, including a child, outside a Target store in Austin , Texas, on Monday. Authorities said Tuesday that 32-year-old Ethan...

Emergency crews respond to train derailment in Palo Pinto County, officials say

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 8/12 11:39A Briauna Brown

Emergency crews are responding to a train derailment east of Gordon in Palo Pinto Tuesday afternoon. According to officials, the derailment happened at about 1:45 p.m. over a...

58-year-old Plano man sentenced to 50 years in prison for continuous sexual abuse of a young girl,...

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 8/12 10:49A Briauna Brown

A 58-year-old Plano man will spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted for the continuous sexual abuse of a child, the Collin County District Attorney's Office announced Tuesday....

Texas redistricting fight continues as House fails to make a quorum on 5th try, Senate Democrats...

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 8/12 7:45A CBS Texas

Texas Republicans tried again to reconvene the House on Monday for a vote on redrawing congressional maps in their party's favor, an effort that already sparked a national...

Storm chances linger as North Texans return to school

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 8/12 6:28A Lauren Bostwick

Rain chances return to North Texas on Tuesday. During the morning hours, Jack County got over 4" of rain. More storms are on the way Tuesday afternoon across all of North Texas. CBS News Texas High...

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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...

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Texas Food & Wine Alliance Announces Largest Grant Pool to Date

Crave DFW 8/12 7:59A Steven Doyle

The Texas Food & Wine Alliance (TFWA) is now accepting applications for its 2025 Culinary Grant Program , which will award more than $175,000 to chefs, restaurants, and food...

Carter Creek and South Coast Wineries Win Medals at 2025 Sunset International Competition

Texas Wine Lover 8/12 12:31A Jeff Cope

Press Release Carter Creek Winery and South Coast Winery , both owned by family-operated Carter Hospitality, earned distinction among the best in the West, bringing home...

Rosé to Rebuild: Texas Hill Country Wine Tasting for Flood Relief

Texas Wine Lover 8/8 1:09A Jeff Cope

Press Release Texas Hill Country Wineries (THCW), the trade association representing 69 member wineries in the Texas Hill Country, in partnership with Horseshoe Bay Resort,...

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...

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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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Dallas-Fort Worth Airbnb owners anticipating large turnout for World Cup

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/12 6:15A Valencia Jones

The 2026 World Cup is expected to bring a big economic boost to the Metroplex, and the hospitality industry is ready to cash in.

Burger hits RBI single in 10th as Rangers end 4-game skid with win over Diamondbacks

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/12 2:42A Associated Press

Tellez scored his 13th homer of the season and has two in 16 games since joining the Rangers about three weeks ago.

Evoaldi's impressive streak for Rangers ends by giving up 3 homers and 5 runs before Texas rallies

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/12 2:37A Associated Press

The 35-year-old right-hander struck out three, walked one and hit two batters.

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.

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JUST LISTED: Modern Home for Rent in Dallas at 1277 Clifftop Near Bishop Arts District

DFW Urban Realty 8/8 8:54P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

JUST LISTED: Modern Home for Rent in Dallas at 1277 Clifftop Near Bishop Arts District If you’ve been looking for the perfect mix of style, comfort, and location, the newly...

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Advocates worry drug overdoses will rise due to federal cuts

Spectrum Local News Health 8/12 4:15A Geraldine Torrellas

Overdose deaths declined between 2023 to 2024 and advocates attribute this to naloxone distribution.

Tips for easing back to school anxiety in kids

Spectrum Local News Health 8/10 7:32A Nicole Clark, PhD

For many kids, going back to school triggers anxiety and even depression. But for parents, there are strategies to help your kids adjust.

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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Lee Cullum to Receive the 2026 Texas Womans University Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/13 5:41A Juliette DC

Texas Womans University (TWU) will present the 2026 Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award to award-winning veteran journalist Lee Cullum at the Dallas Leadership Luncheon, set for February 17,...

BOOK REVIEW: SINS OF THE FATHER (DETECTIVE NATHAN PARKER, #4) by James L'Etoile

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/13 12:45A KAREN SIDDALL

Sins of the Father Detective Nathan Parker, #4 by James LEtoile A threat from Parkers past teams up with a dangerous new foe. Sins of the Father is the fourth book in author James LEtoiles...

Rock N’ Roll Sushi Signs Area Development Agreement to Return to Dallas-Fort Worth

Restaurant News 8/12 6:16A RestaurantNews.com

Franchisees plan three locations, eye Waxahachie and the surrounding cities Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Rock N Roll Sushi is set to make its long-awaited return to...

Blistered Shishito Peppers

Love and Lemons 8/12 4:01A Jeanine Donofrio

This blistered shishito peppers recipe is the simplest summer appetizer. It relies on just 3 main ingredients—shishito peppers, salt, and oil—but it s still flavorful,...

The MAHA Movement’s Climate Conundrum

Civil Eats 8/11 10:01P Lisa Held

This is the first in a series of articles examining the promises and policies of the MAHA movement. At a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) roundtable in Washington, D.C. in July, Secretary of Health...