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Top Stories: ➊ – TCU sets sights on Big 12 title with Hoover leading the charge (Monday), ➋ – No. 1 Texas, No. 2 Penn St each place 3 players on Associated Press preseason All-America first team (Monday), ➌ – Texas Tech's Joey McGuire feels the pressure after cash-driven roster overhaul (Monday), ➍ – Texas Tech transfer running back Quinten Joyner sustains season-ending knee injury (Tuesday), ➎ – No. 19 Texas A&M's Marcel Reed determined to prove he's more than just a runner (Tuesday)

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Best Of 2025: The Ballot is Open, Steal This Art!

Fort Worth Weekly 8/22 6:50A Fort Worth Weekly

With its magazine-style glossy cover, great photographs, and insightful opinions on the BEST of everything this area has to offer, Best Of 2025 is the issue you don’t want to miss. Our critics will...

Rapper BigXthaPlug arrested in Dallas after new album release party, records show

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 8/22 6:22A J.D. Miles

Dallas-based rapper BigXthaPlug was arrested early Friday, according to Dallas County Jail records. The 27-year-old, born Xavier Landum, was booked on charges of marijuana...

U.S. immigrant population sees first decline in decades after record 2023 peak, Pew report finds

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 8/22 6:18A Lexi Salazar

The number of unauthorized immigrants living in the U.S. reached a record high of 14 million in 2023, according to a new Pew Research report . But due to shifting federal...

Texas Senate set to vote on GOP redistricting plan that sparked weeks-long House standoff

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 8/22 6:12A Steven Rosenbaum

The Texas Senate began its session Friday morning debating a controversial GOP redistricting bill that triggered a weeks-long House standoff. The Republican-backed proposal,...

Hot weekend ahead for North Texas before cold front brings rain, drop in temps next week

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 8/22 4:27A Brittany Rainey

Parts of Fort Worth were hit with an isolated storm Friday morning, a sign of what's to come for the North Texas region throughout the day. Outside of the isolated rain and storms, North Texas will...

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BOOK REVIEW: SNOWGLOBE (SNOWGLOBE, #1) by Soyoung Park

Denton BubbleLife iReporter 8/20 1:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Snowglobe by Soyoung Park Mesmerizing! Snowglobe is a young adult dystopian tale by Korean author Soyoung Park, recently translated into English by Joungmin Lee Comfort. It is the first book of a...

BOOK REVIEW: MCMINNVILLE by Derrick McCartney

Denton BubbleLife iReporter 8/20 12:00A KAREN SIDDALL

McMinnville by Derrick McCartney Fictional deep dive into unexplained UFO phenomena. McMinnville is the fictional account of a retired NYPD cold case detective who decides to look into an old...

BOOK REVIEW: HOUNDS OF THE HOLLYWOOD BASKERVILLES by Elizabeth Crowens

Denton BubbleLife iReporter 8/19 10:00P KAREN SIDDALL

Hounds of the Hollywood Baskervilles Babs Norman Hollywood Mystery, #1 by Elizabeth Crowens When Hollywood went to the dogs Hounds of the Hollywood Baskervilles is the premiere novel in author...

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

Denton BubbleLife iReporter 8/14 10:00P 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...

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,...

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Dallas ISD, Fort Worth ISD see increase in state's accountability rating compared to previous school...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 8/15 6:23A Lacey Beasley

The head of the Texas Education Agency is visiting Dallas Friday morning as 2024-2025 A-F ratings for Texas schools were released. While eyes are on Fort Worth ISD amidst a...

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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...

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...

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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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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.

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.

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.

No. 16 SMU prepares for encore after smashing ACC debut that included playoff spot

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/21 6:31A Associated Press

Coach Rhett Lashlee senses it coming off an 11-3 season, and with SMU ranked in The Associated Press preseason poll at No. 16.

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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...

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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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.

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.

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Creemees, Community, and Coalition: NSAC’s Summer Meeting in Stowe, Vermont

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 8/22 3:42A Laura Zaks

The hills are alive with the Sound of NSAC As we do every summer, NSAC coalition members recently gathered for our summer meeting, from August 4-7, in Stowe, Vermont. Located some 25 miles east of...

Moscow Mule

Love and Lemons 8/21 3:39A Jeanine Donofrio

Have you ever made a Moscow mule? Served in a copper mug, this cocktail looks fancy, but don t be fooled. With just three ingredients—vodka, ginger beer, and fresh lime...

Spicy Shrimp Pasta With Blistered Cherry Tomatoes

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/20 11:00P Krista

Spicy Shrimp Pasta is a light, healthy pasta dish that s perfect for the seafood lover! It s easy to make, light, packed with flavor and done in 30 minutes. While I love seafood, I just don t buy it...