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Top Stories: ➊ – St. Jude Catholic Church in Allen Hosts Annual Parish Carnival Thurs., Sept. 18, through Sun. 21 (Monday), ➋ – September Outfit Round-Up (Monday), ➌ – Burger and Jung get to Valdez as Rangers beat Astros 4-2 to keep pace in AL wild card (Monday), ➍ – Texas' new parental consent law leaves school nurses confused about which services they can provide (Monday), ➎ – Eagles' Jalen Carter apologizes following ejection for spitting on Cowboys' Dak Prescott (Friday)

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Suspect arrested after shooting on Collin College campus in Plano left one person injured

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 8/10 11:22P Sophia Beausoleil

As students across Texas head back to class this week, they’re also adjusting to a major new rule. No cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, or other personal devices will be...

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...

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CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW: GRANDMA YOGINI by Raven Howell, illustrated by Alexander Santos

Westlake BubbleLife iReporter 8/11 3:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Grandma Yogini by Raven Howell Illustrated by Alexander Santos This talented grandma is full of surprises! Grandma Yogini is a new childrens picture book by Raven Howell and illustrated by...

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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Rock N’ Roll Sushi Signs Area Development Agreement to Return to Dallas-Fort Worth

Restaurant News 8/12 6:16A RestaurantNews.com

Franchisees plan three locations, eye Waxahachie and the surrounding cities Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Rock N Roll Sushi is set to make its long-awaited return to...

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...

Dickey’s Barbecue Celebrates National Sandwich Month with New Sandwich Buffet and Exclusive Savings

Restaurant News 8/8 9:32A RestaurantNews.com

Catering Gets a Flavor Upgrade with Customizable Sandwich Options and a 10% Discount This August Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) In honor of National Sandwich Month this...

Dickey’s Barbecue Supports Texas Families During Tax Free Weekend with Extended Kids Eat Free Deal

Restaurant News 8/8 8:57A RestaurantNews.com

August 8 to 10: Families Can Enjoy Delicious Texas Style Barbecue While Kids Eat Free with Purchase Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) As Texas families gear up for back to...

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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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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Dallas-Fort Worth Airbnb owners anticipating large turnout for World Cup

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/12 6:15A Valencia Jones

The 2026 World Cup is expected to bring a big economic boost to the Metroplex, and the hospitality industry is ready to cash in.

Burger hits RBI single in 10th as Rangers end 4-game skid with win over Diamondbacks

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/12 2:42A Associated Press

Tellez scored his 13th homer of the season and has two in 16 games since joining the Rangers about three weeks ago.

Evoaldi's impressive streak for Rangers ends by giving up 3 homers and 5 runs before Texas rallies

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/12 2:37A Associated Press

The 35-year-old right-hander struck out three, walked one and hit two batters.

Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward arrested for second time in 2 months

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/8 3:07A Associated Press

It was unclear if the second arrest was related to the first.

Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson suffers leg injury at practice

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/8 2:45A Associated Press

Coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters that he didn’t have any update on his condition, but said it was difficult to watch it happen.

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JUST LISTED: Modern Home for Rent in Dallas at 1277 Clifftop Near Bishop Arts District

DFW Urban Realty 8/8 8:54P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

JUST LISTED: Modern Home for Rent in Dallas at 1277 Clifftop Near Bishop Arts District If you’ve been looking for the perfect mix of style, comfort, and location, the newly...

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Advocates worry drug overdoses will rise due to federal cuts

Spectrum Local News Health 8/12 4:15A Geraldine Torrellas

Overdose deaths declined between 2023 to 2024 and advocates attribute this to naloxone distribution.

Tips for easing back to school anxiety in kids

Spectrum Local News Health 8/10 7:32A Nicole Clark, PhD

For many kids, going back to school triggers anxiety and even depression. But for parents, there are strategies to help your kids adjust.

North Texas area's largest hospitals, 2025

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/8 12:00A

ABOUT THE LIST: DBJ combined multiple data sources for this list, including hospital surveys; Texas Acute Care Hospital Utilization Reports from 2023 and 2024 from the Texas...

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.

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EPA Says the Cost of Food Waste Has Nearly Doubled

Civil Eats 9/11 6:39A Rebekah Alvey

September 11, 2025 – American consumers are losing about $728 each year to food waste, nearly double previous estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). A...

The BEST Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever

Joyful Healthy Eats 9/10 11:00P Krista

If you ve been on the hunt for Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies that are chewy and delicious look no further! This recipe is our go to for a good reason each bite is soft, sweet and delicious with loads of...

As Extreme Weather Increases Flooding on Farms, Federal Support for Climate Resilience Evaporates

Civil Eats 9/9 10:01P Meg Wilcox

As a teen in the 1960s, Ray McCormick shouldered responsibility for managing his family’s 2,600-acre farm in southern Indiana. His father had taken an insurance job, crushed by major crops losses from...

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...