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Top Stories: ➊ – Altuve's homer and Garcia's strong return power the Astros past the Angels, 8-3 (Tuesday), ➋ – New NFL season kicks off with permanent kickoff changes and more (Tuesday), ➌ – Reference-based pricing (RBP): Transform your healthcare plan into a strategic asset (Monday), ➍ – Framber Valdez apologizes to César Salazar after hitting him with a pitch (Wednesday), ➎ – 11-year-old Texas boy fatally shot after "ding dong ditch" doorbell-ringing prank, police say (Monday)

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The hottest days of 2025 coming to an end? A front brings cooler temperatures, rain chances this...

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 8/24 10:58A Lauren Bostwick

There is one more week of meteorological summer left, and so far, DFW has only seen five triple-digit days. The average last 100+ degree weather day is typically around Aug. 27, and as of now, the...

Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase

Denton County, TX - News Flash 8/24 3:37A

https://www.dentoncounty.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11068/Notice-of-Public-Hearing-on-Tax-Increase-PDF/638916214550000000

Related: Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Denton County Budget Denton County, TX - News Flash

Notice of Elected Official Proposed Salary Changes

Denton County, TX - News Flash 8/24 3:37A

https://www.dentoncounty.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11066/Notice-of-Elected-Official-Proposed-Salary-Changes-PDF/638916214470000000

Accusations of racism dominate Texas debate over redistricting, lawmakers react to the vote

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 8/24 1:58A Jack Fink

Democrats and Republicans accused each other of racism during their debate in the Texas House over the new congressional maps that will provide five new majority districts for...

Sunny, seasonal weekend. Cold front next week to bring rain chances and a cooldown

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 8/23 3:25A Brittany Rainey

Happy Saturday. It's a sunny start across the area with temperatures in the 70s. Plan for a seasonal day with lots of sunshine and temperatures in the mid to upper 90s. Rain chance is less than 10%...

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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...

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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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Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Joyful Healthy Eats 9/7 11:00P Krista

These Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Zucchini Boats will be your new weeknight meal tradition! Zucchini halves stuffed with chicken, tossed in marinara sauce, topped with melty mozzarella and baked to...

EPA Approves Four New Pesticides That Qualify as PFAS

Civil Eats 9/7 10:01P Lisa Held

In April, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. went to Texas to tour farms and agriculture research...

Creamed Corn

Love and Lemons 9/4 4:10A Jeanine Donofrio

Don t buy creamed corn in a can—this recipe is easy to make from scratch! It calls for 8 basic ingredients, comes together in a single skillet, and tastes SO much better than...

Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

Joyful Healthy Eats 9/3 11:00P Krista

Move over potato chips! These Air Fryer Zucchini Chips are much tastier and much healthier, with an addictive crispy texture and a garlic Parmesan flavor that makes them totally irresistible. Covered...

'We completely freaked out': Orcas are attacking boats in Europe again

Live Science 9/3 6:23A Patrick Pester

Orcas along the Spanish coast are attacking boats once again, leaving destroyed rudders and stranded crews in their wake. A small population of orcas ( Orcinus orca ), or...