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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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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.

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,...

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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...

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,...

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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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Mavericks Development on Saturday is Good News for Anthony Davis

Dallas Mavericks News Yahoo! Sports 8/19 12:06P Athlon Sports

Anthony Davis is preparing for his first full season with the Dallas Mavericks.

Mavericks' Cooper Flagg ranked among the top small forwards for 2025-26 season

Dallas Mavericks News Yahoo! Sports 8/19 10:48A Rookie Wire

After debuting in summer league, Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg is projected to be among the top small forwards in the NBA for the 2025-26 season.

Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving receives official NBA 2K26 rating

Dallas Mavericks News Yahoo! Sports 8/19 9:47A ClutchPoints

On Tuesday, Dallas Mavericks star guard Kyrie Irving received his official rating for NBA 2K26. Do you think the game got it right?

Ex-Mavericks NBA champion credits Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic for evolution of NBA

Dallas Mavericks News Yahoo! Sports 8/19 9:12A Dallas Mavericks On SI

The NBA is an international game now, with the last seven MVPs all being born outside of the United States. Former Defensive Player of the Year winner and Dallas Mavericks NBA...

Rangers' Bullpen Issues Cause Stagnation in Latest Power Rankings

Texas Rangers on Yahoo! Sports 8/19 8:07A Texas Rangers On SI

After a quite disastrous 10-days of baseball, the Texas Rangers find themselves at No.15 in the latest power rankings by MLB.com s Will Leitch. Since that point, though, they...

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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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Polly’s Pies Celebrates Oktoberfest with Authentic German Flavors and Pumpkin Favorites

Restaurant News 9/9 10:00A RestaurantNews.com

SoCal legacy restaurant unveils limited-time fall menu featuring bratwursts, pretzel and seasonal bakery treats Placentia, CA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Polly’s Pies is raising a stein to the season...

FACE Amusement and Guy Fieri Foundation Bring Teddy Bears to Central Park for the Annual New York...

Restaurant News 9/9 8:54A RestaurantNews.com

The Buddy Walk® was held in advance of National Teddy Bear Day New York, NY ( RestaurantNews.com ) FACE Amusement Group joined forces with The Guy Fieri Foundation and National Down Syndrome Society...

Huddle House Launches Smashed Burger Week in Honor of National Cheeseburger Day

Restaurant News 9/9 4:39A RestaurantNews.com

New Huddle Rewards Program Kicks Off With Exclusive FREE Smashed Burgers, Pancakes, and Coffee Atlanta, GA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Huddle House , the neighborhood gathering place that brings friends...

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...

Restaurant Franchise News from The Taco Spot, Rock N’ Roll Sushi, Newk’s Eatery, and More!

Restaurant News 9/9 2:31A RestaurantNews.com

Catch up on the latest restaurant franchise news from The Taco Spot, Rock N Roll Sushi, Newk s Eatery, Layne s Chicken Fingers, Urban Bird Hot Chicken, Rita s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, Noodles &...