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What is a VATRE? 9 North Texas school districts have it on the ballot

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 11/4 8:19A S.E. Jenkins

Some Texas school districts are holding Voter-Approved Tax Rate Elections (VATRE) in 2025, where voters will decide whether to approve a property tax rate increase . This...

Texas A&M University College of Dentistry's Henderson tapped to chair state dental board

Westlake BubbleLife iReporter 10/30 6:00A Stephanie Patrick

Dr. Bryan Henderson II, a dentist anesthesiologist and adjunct professor in Texas A&M University College of Dentistrys Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, was recently appointed chair of the...

After winning Baseball World Cup with Team USA, Keller High School senior strives for more success

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 10/30 5:37A Lauren Crawford

A dream that started on hometown baseball fields in Keller has taken one high school senior to the world stage and straight to gold. Cole Koeninger, an 18-year-old senior at...

Coppell ISD votes to keep Town Center Elementary School open after hearing feedback from parents

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 10/28 3:24A Julia Falcon

The Coppell ISD school board voted against closing a beloved elementary school Monday night after hearing pushback from parents . Town Center Elementary School, which parents...

Love Big Tex? Now is the chance to design his next pair of boots

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 10/22 5:24A Julia Falcon

The State Fair of Texas might be over this year, but now is the time for creatives to help design Big Tex's pair of boots for next year. The Big Tex Boot Design Contest begins Oct. 22 and runs through...

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2025 Holiday Gift Guides

Tanya Foster 11/2 4:00A Tanya Foster

It's tiimmmeee (Mariah Carey voice)! We are finally launching our 2025 Holiday Gift Guides . We are approaching prime holiday shopping time, so today I have created the ultimate holiday guide of all...

October Outfit Round-Up

Tanya Foster 10/28 5:00A Tanya Foster

Howdy folks! Can you believe there are only a few days left in October? Let's wrap up the month with an outfit round-up of all my favorite looks from this past month. Fall is always the time of year...

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Coppell ISD votes to keep Town Center Elementary School open after hearing feedback from parents

Dallas Ft. Worth Education 10/28 3:24A Julia Falcon

The Coppell ISD school board voted against closing a beloved elementary school Monday night after hearing pushback from parents . Town Center Elementary School, which parents...

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Restaurant Franchise News from Rodizio Grill, TGI Fridays, Paris Baguette, and More!

Restaurant News 11/4 1:01A RestaurantNews.com

Catch up on the latest restaurant franchise news from Rodizio Grill, TGI Fridays, Paris Baguette, Bobby s Burgers by Bobby Flay, Teriyaki Madness, Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar, and...

Uncle Sharkii and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 11/2 11:51P RestaurantNews.com

Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar, Jollibee, Paris Baguette, Rodizio Grill, and Teriyaki Madness lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending November 2, 2025. 1) Uncle...

Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Brings the Flavor to the 2025 Holiday Season with Full-Service Catering

Restaurant News 10/31 9:23A RestaurantNews.com

From family feasts to corporate celebrations, Soulman s Bar-B-Que delivers stress-free holiday gatherings filled with slow-smoked flavor and Texas hospitality. Dallas, TX (...

TGI Fridays Accelerates Global Growth with Major Development Agreements in India and Mexico

Restaurant News 10/31 5:53A RestaurantNews.com

Iconic Americana Brand Announces Master Franchise Agreements to Open Over 100 New Restaurants as International Momentum Continues to Build Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) ...

No Tricks, Just Treats: Kids Eat Free This Halloween at Dickey’s

Restaurant News 10/31 5:21A RestaurantNews.com

Friday, October 31, 2025 Enjoy a free kids meal with any Dine In adult meal purchase Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) This Halloween, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is serving up...

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Cozy Season: AMAZON EDITION??

The Sister Studio 10/30 3:36A Jennifer Reed

Helllllooo, friends! Friday is almost here and I can t believe Halloween has already made its way to us. I feel like Spring Break was yesterday and now it s November I do love the holiday season, but...

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Brissett fills in for Murray again as Cardinals end 5-game skid with 27-17 victory over Cowboys

Spectrum Local News Sports 11/4 1:34A Associated Press

The last hope for the Cowboys ended with their second lost fumble.

NHL to stage 2027 Stadium Series game at the home of the Dallas Cowboys

Spectrum Local News Sports 11/4 1:24A Associated Press

The league announced Monday that the Dallas Stars will host the 2027 Stadium Series at the home of the NFL's Cowboys in Arlington, Texas.

Experts warn sports betting can lead to stress, anxiety and addiction

Spectrum Local News Sports 11/3 8:15A Luis Garcia

As sports gambling becomes more mainstream even among college athletes experts warn the mental health toll can be just as serious as the financial on

SMU auctioning off goal posts after huge victory over Miami

Spectrum Local News Sports 11/3 5:03A Laura Baker

After an upset win over Miami this Saturday, SMU students poured into the end zone to remove the goal post where the winning touchdown was scored.

Texans QB C.J. Stroud leaves loss against Broncos with a concussion

Spectrum Local News Sports 11/3 2:18A Associated Press

Stroud scrambled for 6 yards and was hit on the shoulder near the end of his slide and the back of his head violently bounced off the ground.

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JUST LISTED: Luxury Townhome For Sale in Irving, TX with NO HOA

DFW Urban Realty 11/2 6:52P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed: 815 W. Rochelle Rd, Irving, TX — Star Village NO HOA · Remodeled Kitchen · Flexible Loft · 2-Car Carport · North Irving View Price · Photos · Map · Schedule a...

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De-extinction 'decacorn' Colossal opens wallet for first acquisition

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 11/4 1:01A Noor Adatia

Colossal announced Nov. 4 it has acquired ViaGen Pets and Equine, a firm that’s considered a leader in animal cloning. This deal marks a union between two life sciences...

iSure helps 400-employee healthcare organization cut costs and enhance insurance coverage

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 10/31 6:00P iSure, LLC

The CEO of a Texas‑based regional healthcare organization employing 400 staff, contacted us about their group insurance benefits. For nearly a decade they had remained with...

Your Mental Health: Uncertainty around SNAP benefits during the government shutdown is causing...

Spectrum Local News Health 10/31 2:00A Nicole Clark, PhD

The government shutdown and potential loss of SNAP benefits are significant sources of stress and anxiety.

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Holiday Dining Made Easy: Buca di Beppo’s Thanksgiving Feast Offers Savory Solutions For Stress-Free...

Restaurant News 11/13 2:33A RestaurantNews.com

Skip the stress while giving thanks with Buca s made- for-sharing Thanksgiving Feast menu available for dine-in, carry-out, delivery and catering Dallas, TX (...

Chef Brooke Williamson Spices up the Holidays With a New Cranberry-Apple Holiday Crisp, Exclusively...

Restaurant News 11/13 1:17A RestaurantNews.com

A heartwarming dessert inspired by family traditions and flavors of the season Bethesda, MD ( RestaurantNews.com ) This holiday season, award-winning Celebrity chef Brooke...

Wings and Rings Rolls Out New Seasonal Sips, Menu Items and Holiday Gift Card Bonuses for Winter...

Restaurant News 11/12 11:49P RestaurantNews.com

A lineup of festive cocktails, exciting new menu items, strong everyday value offerings and holiday gift card incentives arrives at locations on Nov. 12 and runs through Jan....

Farmer Boys Declares It ‘The Official Season of Queso Poblano’

Restaurant News 11/12 11:40P RestaurantNews.com

Farmer Boys launches the brand new Queso Hash Browns crispy hash browns layered with rich, zesty Queso Poblano, peppers and onions. The Fast-Casual Chain Introduces a...

Garlic Herb Roasted Turkey Leg Recipe

Joyful Healthy Eats 11/12 10:00P Krista

Turkey isn t just for Thanksgiving! Make this Garlic Herb Roasted Turkey Leg Recipe and enjoy juicy, succulent turkey meat any time of year. An herbed garlic butter rub makes these turkey legs...