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First Alert Weather: Thunderstorms, potential flooding amid cooler temps across North Texas

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 4/20 3:07A Brittany Rainey

NORTH TEXAS A Weather Alert has been issued for today due to thunderstorms and the potential for localized flooding this afternoon. Our first round of rain and storms is making its way across North...

Driver killed in single vehicle crash near Lake Worth

DFW Scanner 4/20 2:26A dfwscanner

Just before 3:00am this morning, Fort Worth Police, Fire, and Medstar EMS responded to a major accident in the 5200 block of Boat Club Road near Lea Crest Lane. A 9-1-1 caller...

Huge event venues contribute to tourism's $11B economic impact on DFW

Dallas Business Journal 4/19 9:32A Davie Nguyen

Venues that are known for usually hosting pro sports are on the list, including AT&T Stadium and Toyota Stadium, as well as major commercial hubs like The Star in Frisco. In...

Northbound US 75 closed at Ridgeview Drive overnight April 22-23

City of Allen News Flash 4/19 5:47A

Weather permitting, all lanes of northbound US 75 will be closed at Ridgeview Drive from 9 p.m. Monday, April 22 until 5 a.m. Tuesday, April 23 as part of the ongoing bridge...

Driver fell asleep and hit tow truck driver, killing him, Grapevine police say

DFW Scanner 4/18 10:24A dfwscanner

On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at approximately 11:55 p.m., officers were dispatched to a major highway accident in the 2000 block of North SH-121 in the southbound lanes....

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JUST IN: Kappas Are “Keyed” Up to Celebrate Tablescapes’ 30th Anniversary With Herrera’s Wes Gordon

My Sweet Charity 4/19 10:30A Jeanne Prejean

Area weather guessers were betting that North Texas would be ground zero for getting slammed with the usual nasty elements (i.e., hail, wind, lightning, loads of rain, etc.) by 4 p.m. Thursday. But...

Watch the Official Trailer for ‘Hit Man,’ Richard Linklater and Glen Powell’s Highly Anticipated...

Texas Monthly 4/19 8:29A Texas Monthly

On Thursday, Netflix released the official trailer for Richard Linklater s buzzy upcoming film, Hit Man, based on the Texas Monthly story by Skip Hollandsworth. Watch the full trailer below. The...

April 2024 Pit Perks

Texas Monthly 4/19 8:19A TM BBQ Club

April Pit Perks Brisket U | Get $15 off any Brisket U Class with code TXMNEWS24scTW Eaker Barbecue | 10% off merch and free sticker.* Tejas Chocolate & BBQ | 20% off merchandise, rubs, and sauce...

Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Dynamic Duo Does it againfor 2025

Allen BubbleLife iReporter 4/19 3:06A Deborah Brown

Long time friends Dixey Arterburn and Ginger Sager, known as Thelma and Louise, are back together just changing roles. In 2014 Ginger was President of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League and Dixey...

Take Back Day Is Nearing To Part Ways With Expired And Unwanted Medications

My Sweet Charity 4/19 6:30A Jeanne Prejean

MySweetCharity* With a bit of a chill in the area this weekend, why not use the time to clean out your closet or, rather your medicine cabinet? Take a deep breath and admit that there are pills and...

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The Leopard Link - April 12, 2024

LHS Lovejoy ISD 4/16 7:13A

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Kenny's Burger Joint to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with $5 Cocktails

Allen BubbleLife iReporter 4/19 5:59A Kelly Hunter

North Texans love a good party, and Cinco de Mayo, on Sunday, May 5, certainly provides a great reason for a fiesta. The team at Kennys Burger Joint loves any excuse for a party, and its celebrating...

Tell Mom She's Smokin' with Brunch at Barrel & Bones

Allen BubbleLife iReporter 4/19 4:11A Kelly Hunter

Mothers Day brunch doesnt have to be a boring buffet with simple eggs and bacon. Iconic Texas smokehouse Barrel & Bones is celebrating mom with an amazing brunch available both Saturday, May 11 and...

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14 Essential DFW Vietnamese Restaurants

Eater Dallas 4/19 3:16A Didi Paterno

Cris and John’s | Cristina Mendez Where to eat pho, vermicelli bowls, and so much more Considering the diversity of Dallas’s sprawling dining scene, it’s not surprising that the city is home to a...

Two Brothers Winery

Texas Wine Lover 4/19 12:06A Jeff Cope

Two Brothers Winery is located in Keller which is a short drive north of Fort Worth. The winery is family-owned and operated by two brothers, Brian and Eddie Kirkwood, and their spouses, Stephanie and...

Is It Ever Okay to Ask Your Dinner Party Guests to Venmo You?

Eater Dallas 4/18 4:43A Amy McCarthy

Michael Hoeweler Cash app notifications have a way of testing the definition of hospitality https://www.eater.com/24083611/is-it-okay-to-ask-dinner-party-guests-to-venmo-you

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A DRESS FIT FOR AN ISLAND TRIP OR POOL PARTY

The Middle Page 4/16 1:46A Cathy Williamson

A DRESS FIT FOR AN ISLAND TRIP OR POOL PARTY Hello, ladies! Do you all know much about Mercury in Retrograde? An explanation is that the planet Mercury appears to travel backward across the sky three...

Finds I’m LOVING this week!

The Sister Studio 4/13 10:29P Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday to you, my friends!! May your coffee be strong and your house be nice and quiet this morning! We had a busy day of kids soccer and basketball yesterday, so I m enjoying this morning when...

DAY AND NIGHT LOOK FROM A FAVORITE BRAND

The Middle Page 4/9 3:22A Cathy Williamson

DAY AND NIGHT LOOK FROM A FAVORITE BRAND Hello, everyone! Did you get a chance to see the eclipse (if you were in the path) yesterday? I didn t think it would be that big of a deal, but let me tell...

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Travis d'Arnaud, sizzling Braves take on Rangers

Texas Rangers on Yahoo! Sports 4/20 3:06A Deadspin

The Atlanta Braves hope veteran Charlie Morton can bounce back from a rough start and enable them to extend their winning streak to six games when they host the Texas Rangers...

Who will advance in NHL playoffs? Picks and predictions for every NHL first round series

Dallas Stars on Yahoo! Sports 4/20 2:01A USA TODAY Sports

Who will advance in the Stanley Cup playoffs? Predicting the winner of all eight first round series.

Kyrie Irving is healthy and drama-free in Dallas as a playoff pairing with Luka Doncic dawns

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/20 1:26A Associated Press

The eight-time All-Star and 2016 NBA champion in Cleveland brought up on his own that he hasn’t had a 50-win season in six years.

Atlanta Braves vs. Texas Rangers odds, tips and betting trends

Texas Rangers on Yahoo! Sports 4/19 11:54P USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire

At Truist Park on Saturday, the Atlanta Braves (five consecutive victories) take on the Texas Rangers at 7:20 PM ET. The Rangers are an underdog (+133 on the moneyline to win)...

Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic Unveils Jordan 'Luka 3' Sneakers for NBA Playoffs

Dallas Mavericks News Yahoo! Sports 4/19 8:27P Sports Illustrated Dallas Maveri

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National News: Existing Home Sells Descended 4.3% in March

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 4/19 6:24A kendall@ccar.net

National News: Existing Home Sells Descended 4.3% in March Existing-home sales slipped in March, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Among the four major U.S. regions, sales slid in...

Display Listings in 13 Languages with NTREIS Translator

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 4/19 6:14A bri@ccar.net

Display Listings in 13 Languages with NTREIS Translator NTREIS Translator is a FREE website and IDX solution for the NTREIS Subscriber. It is accessible when visitors click on a flag or other custom...

RSVP for TREC’s DFW Meeting

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 4/19 4:47A bri@ccar.net

RSVP for TREC s DFW Meeting The Texas Real Estate Commission invites CCAR Members to attend their upcoming DFW Meeting. Categories CCAR Events CCAR News Government Affairs Lone Star Homes Market...

Tax Assessments are Arriving. Wondering About Your Property’s Value?

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 4/18 10:41A Steve Smith

Many homeowners are expressing surprise – if not outright shock – upon receiving their annual statement from the local tax appraiser’s office. Now’s an excellent time to take a look at the difference...

Inspections on New Builds: Should I or Should I Not?

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 4/17 7:39A Collin County Association of REA

Inspections on New Builds: Should I or Should I Not? Written By: Lee Warren, Prospect Inspectors and Member of CCAR's Affiliate Committee Most buyers will employ a home inspector on the purchase of a...

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'Uncharted territory': El Niño to flip to La Niña in what could be the hottest year on record

Live Science 4/20 3:00A

El Niño is likely to give way soon, ushering in a quick switch to its opposite atmospheric and ocean pattern, La Niña. For the U.S., this climatological flip-flop will likely...

Southern Grasshopper mouse: The tiny super-predator that howls at the moon before it kills

Live Science 4/20 2:00A

Name: Southern grasshopper mouse ( Onychomys torridus ) Where it lives: Southwestern U.S. and northwestern Mexico What is eats: Scorpions, insects, other rodents and some...

Rare 'porcelain gallbladder' found in 100-year-old unmarked grave at Mississippi mental asylum...

Live Science 4/20 1:00A

About 100 years ago, a woman at Mississippi State Lunatic Asylum died with a condition so rare, it puzzled modern-day archaeologists who were excavating the asylum s unmarked...

Hot Cocoa vs Hot Chocolate: Choose Your Cozy Cup! +RECIPE

Cooking Chew 4/19 9:40A Renee Groskreutz

It s that time of the year again where we start looking for something warm to drink that is comforting. Ok yes, coffee is always in The post Hot Cocoa vs Hot Chocolate: Choose...

Celebrate National Picnic Day with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

Restaurant News 4/18 11:38A RestaurantNews.com

World s largest barbecue brand offering guests $5 off Picnic Packs on April 23rd Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Let Dickey’s Barbecue Pit help you combine your two...

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20 Fun Sea Animals That Start With J [Plus Facts]

Confessions of Parenting- Fun Games, Jokes, and Mo 4/20 12:54A Michele Tripple

Today, we’re jetting off on a jubilant journey to the joyous world of sea animals that start with J. The ocean is jam-packed with jewels ... Read more The post 20 Fun Sea...

Taurus Fun Facts for Kids You Can Print

Kids Activities Blog 4/19 9:30P Monica S

Let s learn Taurus facts. If you like fun facts and learning about zodiac signs, you re in the right place! We The post Taurus Fun Facts for Kids You Can Print appeared first...

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Paper House Craft: Make a Pretend City with Paper Bags

Kids Activities Blog 4/19 9:27P Kim

Today we have the cutest paper bag craft for kids, paper bag houses! Making paper bag buildings is a great The post Paper House Craft: Make a Pretend City with Paper Bags...

Printable Crossword Puzzle for Kids with Bird Theme

Kids Activities Blog 4/19 9:26P Monica S

Today we have a free printable crossword puzzle for kids ages 6-12 that features bird names making it a Bird The post Printable Crossword Puzzle for Kids with Bird Theme...