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

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Top Stories: ➊ – Dallas-Fort Worth Airbnb owners anticipating large turnout for World Cup (Tuesday), ➋ – Burger hits RBI single in 10th as Rangers end 4-game skid with win over Diamondbacks (Tuesday), ➌ – Evoaldi's impressive streak for Rangers ends by giving up 3 homers and 5 runs before Texas rallies (Tuesday), ➍ – Dallas Wings drop 4th game in a row after 88-77 loss to New York Liberty (Saturday), ➎ – JUST LISTED: Modern Home for Rent in Dallas at 1277 Clifftop Near Bishop Arts District (Saturday)

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Suspect shot by Carrollton officer after threatening to harm himself and others, police say

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 8/13 8:53A Briauna Brown

A man is in critical condition after being shot by a Carrollton police officer after reportedly threatening to harm himself and other officers following a traffic stop Tuesday...

Scattered showers linger in North Texas Wednesday before dry, warmer conditions return

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 8/13 6:47A Lauren Bostwick

Wednesday morning brought some rain in parts of North Texas as thousands of kids had their first day of school Ellis, Henderson and Navarro counties saw the most rain. They were under flash flood...

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....

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

Denton BubbleLife iReporter 8/13 12:41A 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

Denton BubbleLife iReporter 8/12 7:45P 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...

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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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Portillo’s Beef Bus Serves Up Its Crave-Worthy Food in DFW

Crave DFW 8/13 5:26A Steven Doyle

Portillo’s is rolling back into North Texas this August, and they’re bringing the Beef Bus® with them. The Chicago-style street food legend is celebrating the third anniversary of its first DFW tour —...

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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Rangers put struggling slugger Adolis García on IL and activate Evan Carter

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/13 7:51A Associated Press

Texas made the moves with those outfielders before their series finale Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Mavs to host San Antonio Spurs on opening night of NBA season

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/13 4:39A Mike D'Alonzo

The in-state rivalry will be the first matchup between the top two picks in the NBA draft.

Maddy Siegrist scores 22 and Dallas holds on for an 81-80 win after the Fever close on a 19-3 run

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/13 2:18A Associated Press

Maddy Siegrist tied a career high with 22 points in her first start since June 6.

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.

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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.

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CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW - SPOONS: A FAMILY STORY OF ENDURING LOSS by J. Corn

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/15 3:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Spoons by J. Corn Colorful, simple, and comforting story about missing and remembering our loved ones who have passed on. Spoons by J. Corn is a helpful childrens picture book about how we can...

Creamy Potato Salad with Bacon

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/14 11:00P Krista

Don t let the creamy dressing fool you! This Potato Salad with Bacon is a lightened up recipe, but it packs in lots of big, bold flavor with bacon, hardboiled eggs, fresh chives, and a creamy mustard...

Stuffed Spaghetti Squash: A Healthy Take on a Classic Dinner ?

Cooking Chew 8/14 11:54A Renee Groskreutz

A hearty and healthy take on a classic spaghetti dinner, this stuffed spaghetti squash is roasted until tender, filled with a savory meat sauce, and topped with gooey cheese....

BBQ Kielbasa Appetizer Recipe (Sweet & Glazed Bites!)

Cooking Chew 8/14 8:53A Renee Groskreutz

Learn how to make this easy BBQ kielbasa appetizer with just 6 ingredients. These sweet, glazed bites are perfect for parties, game day, or any gathering where you want to...

Easy 5-Minute White Bean Dip Recipe (Healthy & Creamy)

Cooking Chew 8/14 8:34A Andi Reis

Learn how to make this creamy white bean dip in just 5 minutes using simple pantry ingredients. This healthy appetizer is protein-rich and perfect for any occasion. The post...