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TEA releases 2024-25 school ratings. See the best/worst districts and charters here

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 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,...

‘Cherish every morning,' family says after champion HS sprinter dies unexpectedly

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 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...

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CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW - SPOONS: A FAMILY STORY OF ENDURING LOSS by J. Corn

DeSoto BubbleLife iReporter 8/14 10:00P 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...

Lee Cullum to Receive the 2026 Texas Womans University Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award

DeSoto BubbleLife iReporter 8/13 12:41A 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,...

BOOK REVIEW: SINS OF THE FATHER (DETECTIVE NATHAN PARKER, #4) by James L'Etoile

DeSoto BubbleLife iReporter 8/12 7:45P KAREN SIDDALL

Sins of the Father Detective Nathan Parker, #4 by James LEtoile A threat from Parkers past teams up with a dangerous new foe. Sins of the Father is the fourth book in author James LEtoiles...

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

DeSoto BubbleLife iReporter 8/10 10:00P 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...

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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...

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,...

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...

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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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Texas Tech transfer running back Quinten Joyner sustains season-ending knee injury

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/19 6:07A Associated Press

Joyner is a Southern California transfer who went to high school in Texas.

No. 19 Texas A&M's Marcel Reed determined to prove he's more than just a runner

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/19 3:52A Associated Press

Reed started last season as Conner Weigman’s backup before earning the job in October

No. 1 Texas, No. 2 Penn St each place 3 players on Associated Press preseason All-America first...

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/18 9:05A Associated Press

The AP All-America team for this season will be released in December.

TCU sets sights on Big 12 title with Hoover leading the charge

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/18 2:35A Associated Press

This is the second year with defensive coordinator Andy Avalos, the former Boise State head coach.

Texas Tech's Joey McGuire feels the pressure after cash-driven roster overhaul

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/18 2:23A Associated Press

Expectations are as high as ever on the South Plains of Lubbock, Texas.

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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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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.

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.

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.

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Love & Lemons Cooking Club – September!

Love and Lemons 9/2 9:59A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Our Cooking Club is a fun way to celebrate the Love & Lemons community of readers. The concept is super simple—each month, I choose a recipe. You make it, and you leave a...

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Recognized on Nation’s Restaurant News’ 2025 100 Under 100

Restaurant News 9/2 12:23A RestaurantNews.com

The Soon to be Famous chicken finger franchise was recognized for its rapid unit-count growth. Frisco, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Layne s Chicken Fingers , the rapidly growing chicken finger...

Virgin Mojito (Nojito Recipe)

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/31 11:00P Krista

Refreshingly minty, fizzy, and full of tangy lime flavor, this Nojito recipe has everything you love about the original, without the alcohol! This is a mocktail you ll want to sip all summer long....

This 3-Ingredient Cocktail Is Perfect for Labor Day

Love and Lemons 8/31 2:20A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

For me, Labor Day weekend is bittersweet. There’s lots to look forward to in fall, but if I could stop time and let summer go on forever, I totally would. It will always be my...

BOOK REVIEW: SKYLARK (THE SEAL SAGA, #1) by Megan Michelle

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/28 7:27A KAREN SIDDALL

Skylark The SEAL Saga, #1 by Megan Michelle Gripping military action and slow-burn romance! Skylark is the first book in author Megan Michelles new military action romance series, The SEAL Saga,...