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TEA releases 2024-25 school ratings. See the best/worst districts and charters here

NBC DFW Local News 8/15 8:45A Frank Heinz

The Texas Education Agency released school accountability ratings for the 2024-2025 school year on Friday, with some of the largest school districts in North Texas grading between A and C. The Dallas,...

CBS Texas producer explains what goes into creating a show on an AR/VR set

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 8/15 6:33A Julia Falcon

CBS Texas recently launched a new augmented reality/virtual reality set , making it the only station in the region to offer the groundbreaking technology. The new AR/VR set...

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

Local News - 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....

‘Cherish every morning,' family says after champion HS sprinter dies unexpectedly

NBC DFW Local News 8/11 7:29A Sophia Beausoleil

As students across Texas head back to class this week, they’re also adjusting to a major new rule: Cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and other personal electronic devices...

Texas legislative standoff continues, flurry of lawsuits flung at state House Democrats protesting...

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 8/10 12:00A Jack Fink

A political showdown is playing out between Texas Republicans and Democrats over redistricting mid-decade. This fight has nationwide implications over the balance of power in...

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

Allen BubbleLife iReporter 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...

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.

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

Allen BubbleLife iReporter 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

Allen BubbleLife iReporter 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...

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Grand Opening of East Plano Paris Baguette Café on August 14 as the Brand Continues to Dominate the...

Restaurant News 8/13 3:26A RestaurantNews.com

Waleed Liaqat set to open his Paris Baguette café at 1201 East Parker Road, Suite 100, Plano, TX 75074 Plano, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Paris Baguette , the bakery café...

Tompkins Square Bagels Opening First Food Hall Location at Shaver Hall at Amazon’s Midtown Manhattan...

Restaurant News 8/12 4:08A RestaurantNews.com

NYC Bagel Shop Will Bring Its Famous Breakfast Sandwiches to 5th Avenue Early Next Year New York, NY ( RestaurantNews.com ) Tompkins Square Bagels (TSB), famous for its...

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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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...

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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Strong Offense Leads Blue Jays to Series Win Over Imploding AL West Foes

Texas Rangers on Yahoo! Sports 8/17 11:33A Toronto Blue Jays On SI

The Toronto Blue Jays took care of business on their home field against the Texas Rangers by taking advantage of a struggling bullpen and limited starting rotation. Catcher...

Semien homers in return, Eovaldi wins 7th straight decision as Rangers beat Blue Jays 10-4

Texas Rangers on Yahoo! Sports 8/17 10:49A WTOP News

Marcus Semien homered and scored twice in his return to the lineup and Nathan Eovaldi worked seven innings and won his seventh straight decision as Texas Rangers beat the...

Cody Freeman rejoins Rangers with renewed confidence after stint at Round Rock

Texas Rangers on Yahoo! Sports 8/17 10:17A Dallas News

TORONTO — New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge leads baseball with a 1.135 OPS this season. Outfielder Rafael Palmeiro set the Texas Rangers single-season record with a...

Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger exits game against Blue Jays with wrist discomfort

Texas Rangers on Yahoo! Sports 8/17 10:03A Dallas News

Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger exited Sunday s game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre with left wrist discomfort. Burger, who was 1 for 3 with a run...

Rangers Pitcher Goes Unclaimed After Team Surprisingly Placed Him On Waivers

Texas Rangers on Yahoo! Sports 8/17 9:48A Texas Rangers On SI

The Texas Rangers have been searching for answers in their bullpen. Unfortunately for Texas, there isn t a whole lot they can do right now, with difference-making options...

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Protecting Your Clients from Real Estate Fraud: What Every Agent Needs to Know

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 8/14 9:31A bri@ccar.net

Protecting Your Clients from Real Estate Fraud: What Every Agent Needs to Know By: Meghan Koch, Business Development at Republic Title Plano Allen and Vice Chair of the CCAR Affiliate Committee Fraud...

Best Neighborhoods in Keller, Texas

VIP Realty 8/14 4:29A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Best Neighborhoods in Keller, Texas Keller, Texas—a picturesque suburb in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex—offers a small-town charm with all the amenities of a big city...

Unlock Your New MetroTex Benefits + Member Portal on Sept. 2

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 8/7 4:18A bri@ccar.net

Unlock Your New MetroTex Benefits + Member Portal on Sept. 2 Mark your calendar, big things are coming September 2! Starting Tuesday, September 2, we officially enter a New Era of Service! You’ll...

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Homemade Corn Tortillas

Love and Lemons 9/9 4:32A Jeanine Donofrio

You can t fully appreciate corn tortillas until you ve tried homemade ones. They re entirely different from the shelf-stable, store-bought kind. Instead of being dry and prone...

Nothing Bundt Cakes Spreads Fall Flavor With ‘Cheers to Autumn’ Collection

Restaurant News 9/8 7:00A RestaurantNews.com

America s No. 1 favorite brand brings back Pumpkin Spice and introduces a series of exclusive bakery creations, beginning Sept. 8 Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Nothing Bundt Cakes is celebrating...

Twin Hospitality Group Inc. Appoints Lexi Burns as Chief People Officer

Restaurant News 9/8 5:40A RestaurantNews.com

Lexi Burns Experiential Restaurant Franchisor Leans into Synergies with Twin Peaks Veteran Taking on Human Resources and Organizational Development Responsibilities for Sister Chain, Smokey Bones...

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...

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...