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Theatre Three announces new season after urgent fundraising campaign

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 8/2 5:30A Kimberly Richard

Street shutdowns are underway in Deep Ellum as Dallas police try to curb an uptick in crime in the entertainment district. The street closures come after three deadly shootings there since mid-June....

Salvation Army opens cooling stations as temperatures hit triple-digits in North Texas

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 7/31 7:48A Alexis Garcia

As triple-digit heat hits North Texas, the Salvation Army of North Texas has reopened its comprehensive heat relief services to residents in need. These services include...

Keller businesses evacuated after a report of a gas leak

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 7/28 6:11A NBCDFW Staff

Several businesses in Keller evacuated Monday morning after a report of a gas leak. Keller Police and Fire said the gas leak impacted several businesses in a strip shopping...

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Summer to Fall Transitional Styles Under $100

Tanya Foster 8/5 3:00A Tanya Foster

Today let's talk summer to fall transitional styles. We are entering into that tricky season where it's hard to know what to wear. Let's take a look at some transitional pieces that are not only chic,...

A Taste of Luxury at Fairmont Dallas Pyramid Restaurant for DFW Restaurant Week

Westlake BubbleLife iReporter 8/1 5:50A Culver Public Relations

Experience elevated dining in the heart of downtown Dallas as Pyramid Restaurant at Fairmont Dallas proudly participates in DFW Restaurant Week 2025 for the entire month of August. Known for its...

Local Company Taking their Expertise International to Build Homes

Westlake BubbleLife iReporter 8/1 4:47A Carolyn Alvey

A team of 20 employees from Farmers Branch-based Expo Home Improvement will travel to Siguatepeque, Honduras August 2-9 to build five homes for five local families in need. Known for transforming...

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Here's where to get free backpacks, school supplies, immunizations in North Texas before classes...

Dallas Ft. Worth Education 7/29 7:17A CBS Texas Staff

With the first day of school quickly approaching, some school districts and organizations are holding events to help North Texas children get ready. Events include backpack...

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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...

FUSIAN Names Champion as PR, Influencer Relations and Digital Media Agency of Record

Restaurant News 7/29 4:16A RestaurantNews.com

Popular Ohio-based sushi brand joins forces with leading marketing agency to accelerate growth Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) FUSIAN , the Ohio-born fast-casual...

Supporting Texas Wine, One Ledger at a Time: Meet ANJUDI3

Texas Wine Lover 7/28 10:18P Jeff Cope

The Texas Wine Lover website Guide and mobile app offers more than just all the wineries around the state of Texas; it also lists businesses around those wineries. Some of...

Taco Bueno’s Charitable Program Provides Domestic Violence Charities with $487,000 in First...

Restaurant News 7/28 2:10A RestaurantNews.com

Tacos with a Purpose creates opportunity for guests to support those suffering from domestic violence while also receiving education on resources Dallas, TX (...

Wahlburgers Takes Flight at Detroit Metropolitan Airport

Restaurant News 7/25 10:52A RestaurantNews.com

Casual dining burger restaurant set to open Aug. 4 at Detroit Metropolitan Airport Detroit, MI ( RestaurantNews.com ) Wahlburgers , founded by brothers Mark, Donnie and Chef...

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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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Wings guard Paige Bueckers says she has a pulled back muscle and will take it 'day to day'

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/6 2:42A Associated Press

Bueckers left Tuesday night's game against the New York Liberty with 2:37 left in the third quarter.

Wings' Maddy Siegrist scores 13 points in return from knee injury after missing 18 games

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/6 2:38A Associated Press

Siegrist scored 13 points in the Wings' 85-76 loss to the New York Liberty on Tuesday night.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has not spoken with Micah Parsons following public trade request

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/6 2:33A Associated Press

Jones said that the organization has not had direct contact with Parsons’ agent before reiterating that he does not consider the holdup unusual.

Related: Cowboys’ Micah Parsons requests trade from team on social media Spectrum Local News Sports

Paige Bueckers is WNBA Rookie of the Month for a second time in a row

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/5 4:50A Kaila Garrett

Bueckers is now the fourth newcomer in the Wings’ franchise history to earn the honor twice.

Jung hits game-ending homer after Pederson's pinch shot as Rangers beat Yankees

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/5 1:44A Associated Press

The Rangers won a 10-inning thriller.

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New clinic opens in North Texas community considered a health care desert

Spectrum Local News Health 8/6 5:32A Valencia Jones

A 2024 Tarleton University study shows over 75% of Texas counties lack adequate access to medical specialists.

UT Southwestern again named region's top hospital by US News

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/30 7:35A Paul Livengood

U.S. News has a new list of the best hospitals in North Texas and across the state. Hospitals are ranked overall and by specialty.

Dallas County reports 1st heat-related death of 2025

Spectrum Local News Health 7/25 8:39A Katharine Finnerty

Dallas County Health and Human Services on Thursday said the person who died was a man in his 60s with unknown pre-existing medical conditions.

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SERVPRO Team Shaw Named One of Americas Fastest-Growing Private Companies by Inc. 5000

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/19 4:32A Jennifer Halstead

Grapevine, TX August 19, 2025 SERVPRO Team Shaw is proud to announce its inclusion on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America , a recognition that reflects both...

BOOK REVIEW: FANNING FIREFLIES (LIMERENT, #3) by L.S. Delorme

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/19 3:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Fanning Fireflies The Limerent, #3 by L.S. Delorme A town on the brink and a love that shouldnt be. Fanning Fireflies is the third book in author L.S. Delormes riveting and mysterious Limerent...

The Healthy Breakfast I’m Making On Repeat

Love and Lemons 8/19 5:51A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

We’ve been spending August at our cottage in Michigan, where we’ve had a steady stream of guests. My mom, my sister, close friends… Every time someone comes to town, we go...

Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake (5 Ingredients!)

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/17 11:00P Krista

This Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake recipe is an easy 5 ingredient classic! Made with cherry pie filling, crushed pineapple and yellow cake mix, it s a simple dessert recipe that hits all the right notes....

Refugee Farm Programs Harmed by Federal Cuts

Civil Eats 8/17 10:01P Caleb Hampton

On a cool morning in early June, Ram Khatiwoda, the farm coordinator at the New Roots farm in West Sacramento, California, took a visitor through the garden plots on a strip of land sandwiched between...