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Sunny skies, above average temperatures continue in North Texas

BOOK REVIEW: REAP THE WIND by Joel Burcat

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Top Stories: ➊ – New Restaurant Menu Offerings from Buca di Beppo, la Madeleine, Mountain Mike’s Pizza, and More! (Tuesday), ➋ – PRIME DAY: The Best of The Best!? (Tuesday), ➌ – Cracker Barrel and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week (Monday), ➍ – BOOK REVIEW: REAP THE WIND by Joel Burcat (Tuesday), ➎ – Job Search Workshop in Allen to Provide Road Map for Successful Career Strategies (Wednesday)

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North Texas woman shaken by October 7th Hamas attack celebrates the hostages' return: "It's an...

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 10/13 12:21P Jack Fink

As 20 Israeli hostages returned home to tearful reunions, Colette Lipszyc mourning her fallen cousin and clinging to hope shares the collective relief felt across North Texas...

Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples' Day? The debate continues in North Texas

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 10/13 12:17P Dawn White

Monday is a federal holiday and a holiday with a history of name changes and debate. It's a holiday reserved for our country's history, whether you call it Columbus Day or...

Fort Worth police seek help identifying armed robbery suspects caught on video

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 10/13 11:50A S.E. Jenkins

The Fort Worth Police Department is asking for help identifying two suspects in the armed robbery of a convenience store on Saturday night that was caught on camera. Police...

Sunny skies, above average temperatures continue in North Texas

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 10/13 11:36A Brittany Rainey

It's the last week of the State Fair of Texas and the weather is cooperating with sunny skies. CBS News Texas A pattern shift is possible this weekend as a cold front moves in on Saturday. Scattered...

Crash closes northbound Highway 67 in Cedar Hill

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 10/13 10:41A CBS Texas Staff

A serious crash has closed the northbound lanes of Highway 67 in Cedar Hill on Monday evening. The Cedar Hill Police Department said the northbound lanes of Hwy. 67 will be...

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One soaring insurance cost is forcing employers into a tough decision

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 10/13 8:21A Andy Medici

One of the most coveted benefits for employees is also a chief culprit of soaring costs. It's forcing many employers to make a touch decision.

BOOK REVIEW: REAP THE WIND by Joel Burcat

Allen BubbleLife iReporter 10/7 12:58A KAREN SIDDALL

Reap the Wind by Joel Burcat Riveting road trip during a massive and unexpected hurricane-force storm. Reap the Wind is the new climate-fiction road trip thriller by veteran author Joel Burcat,...

BOOK REVIEW: COLD GIRLS by Maxine Rae

Allen BubbleLife iReporter 10/7 12:23A KAREN SIDDALL

Cold Girls by Maxine Rae A strong debut novel about friendship, loss, survival, and moving forward. Cold Girls is the debut novel by Maxine Rae about the growth of a deep friendship between two...

Designed to Last: Sustainability Without Sacrificing Style

IBB Design 9/30 9:00P IBB AT Home

At IBB Design Fine Furnishings, we bring your vision to life, without compromising on quality or sustainability. Thoughtful design and expert craftsmanship are The post...

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Restivo Family Cellars Reopens with New Hours for the Fall

Texas Wine Lover 10/10 1:28A John Harvey

Andy and Jessica Restivo On a hot day last week, we met Jessica and Andy Restivo. They were waiting for us under the signature tree on their wine labels. It’s a twisted...

SSCP-Owned Applebee’s in Texas, California and Virginia Encourage Guests To ‘Buy a Hero a Bud’ in...

Restaurant News 10/9 7:03A RestaurantNews.com

Applebee s franchise partner expects to sell 10,000 Bud Light beers for America s veterans; all residual funds to benefit nonprofit, Folds of Honor Dallas, TX (...

New Restaurant Menu Offerings from Buca di Beppo, la Madeleine, Mountain Mike’s Pizza, and More!

Restaurant News 10/7 2:04A RestaurantNews.com

Here s what s On The Menu at Buca di Beppo, la Madeleine, Mountain Mike s Pizza, Wahlburgers, California Tortilla, Dickey s Barbecue Pit, Burger King, Red Robin, Pizza Inn,...

Cracker Barrel and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 10/6 12:46A RestaurantNews.com

Cracker Barrel, McDonald s, Pizza Hut, SPB Hospitality, and KFC lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending October 5, 2025. 1) Cracker Barrel Reinforces...

Texans are Invited to ‘Come On Over Y’All’ and Raise a Glass of Wine for Texas Wine Month

Texas Wine Lover 10/3 6:11A Jeff Cope

Press Release The Texas wine industry invites friends and families to ‘Come On Over Y’all’ and raise a glass to the hardworking people who contribute to this $24 billion...

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ENDS TODAY: So Many SAVINGS!??‍♀️?

The Sister Studio 10/8 5:10A Jennifer Reed

BIG SALES HAPPENING TODAY! + Prime is finishing up today with the FINAL DAY! As I mentioned yesterday, the beauty deals are really, really good! I rounded up my favorites HERE . I also included the...

PRIME DAY: The Best of The Best!?

The Sister Studio 10/7 4:09A Jennifer Reed

Wahooooo! Prime Day is HERE!! The beauty deals always continue to impress me, and I rounded up my favorites HERE . I also found quite a few fashion items that really caught my eye. I hope this makes...

WHY A BLAZER IS THE ULTIMATE FALL WARDROBE ESSENTIAL

The Middle Page 10/1 2:47A Cathy Williamson

Why a Blazer Is the Ultimate Fall Wardrobe Essential When the temperatures and leaves begin to change, one piece always rises to the top of my fall wardrobe: the blazer. It s that magical layer that...

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Cowboys' 32nd-ranked defense looking for answers after giving up 30 points for fourth time

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/13 4:09A Associated Press

Adding insult to injury, the loss came largely at the hands of one of team owner Jerry Jones' former employees — castoff Rico Dowdle.

Injured Cowboys running back Miles Sanders is out for the season, team executive says

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/13 3:48A Associated Press

The running back was on a one-year contract with the team.

No. 3 Indiana has its highest ranking ever in AP Top 25, Texas, USC back in the rankings

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/13 3:42A Associated Press

Ohio State and Miami remained the top two teams while the Hoosiers earned a four-spot promotion for their 10-point win at then-No. 3 Oregon.

Texas Tech's tortilla tradition is falling flat with coach Joey McGuire after penalties

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/13 3:29A Associated Press

Big 12 athletic directors in the offseason voted to approve a policy to discipline home teams for fans throwing items on the field.

Owen Wolff, Austin snap LAFC's 6-game win streak with 1-0 victory

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/13 3:15A Associated Press

Austin (13-12-8) has 47 points and will be the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference for the MLS Cup playoffs, which begin Oct. 22.

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TWU Celebrates National Day on Writing: Free Webinar on College Admissions and Scholarship Essays

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 10/13 4:56A Juliette DC

WHO/WHAT Texas Womans University will host In Your College Era: Admissions Essay Writing Workshop , a free webinar designed to demystify the essay-writing process for high school seniors, parents and...

Setting the Record Straight: Dickey’s Barbecue Pit’s Story of Strength and Renewal

Restaurant News 10/13 2:18A RestaurantNews.com

How America s Largest Barbecue Franchise Reclaimed Growth and Defied Industry Decline Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Amidst negative headlines sensationalizing restaurant...

Baked Apple Chips (Made in the Air Fryer!)

Joyful Healthy Eats 10/12 11:00P Krista

All you need is a dusting of cinnamon sugar and apples to make these homemade Baked Apple Chips! They re crisp, full of cozy fall flavor, and so much better than store-bought. If apple picking is your...

35 Best Soup Recipes

Love and Lemons 10/12 2:00A Jeanine Donofrio

Soup season is here! There s a lot to love about fall—beautiful weather, changing leaves, cozy baked goods, and hot drinks—but the soup recipes are hands down my favorite...

How the Government Shutdown is Impacting Farmers

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 10/10 7:14A Laura Zaks

US Capitol Building. Photo credit: Eric B. Walker. The transition from one fiscal year to the next is not something that typically dominates headlines. In fact, as the calendar turns from September 30...