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America at 250: a look at how North Texas reinvented the suburb

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Top Stories) 7/6 6:29A Lilly Kersh, Staff Writer | The

North Texas helped turn the American suburb inside out. Instead of serving as bedroom communities for a central city, places like Plano, Frisco, Irving and McKinney embraced...

DART, TRE remain available for holiday weekend travel

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Top Stories) 7/1 2:15A Charles Nichelson

DART rail and bus service will run on modified schedules Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4. They re also increasing Silver Line service from DFW International Airport to...

Dusty May takes over as Dallas Mavericks head coach

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Top Stories) 6/29 9:24A Charles Nichelson and SCHUYLER D

The Dallas Mavericks introduced new head coach Dusty May, who is taking over for Jason Kidd. The Mavericks and Kidd mutually agreed to part ways after five seasons together...

Construction Advances on Irving's New 2.5 Million-Gallon Water Storage Tank on Esters Rd

Irving Weekly 6/25 6:01A

IRVING, Texas andmdash; Construction continues on a new elevated water storage ...

Allen's JP Hurlbert is ‘proof' hockey dreams can come true in Texas

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Top Stories) 6/25 2:08A Lia Assimakopoulos, Staff Writer

IRVING — There may not be a place where J.P. Hurlbert feels more comfortable than skating on his home rink. The Children’s Health StarsCenter in Valley Ranch has been his...

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Best Places to Stay Near Dallas Sporting Events

A Cowboys Life 7/6 5:57A Chastity Velasquez

Picking the right hotel can turn a chaotic Dallas game-day trip into something you actually enjoy, from tailgate to checkout. Image generated by Gemini Why Dallas Game-Day...

CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW: NANA CLAUS AND THE THANK-YOU NOTES (NANA CLAUS, #2) by Kelly Reddin

Las Colinas BubbleLife iReporter 6/30 10:00P KAREN SIDDALL

Nana Claus and the Thank-You Notes Nana Claus, #2 by Kelly Reddin Illustrated by Aiman Sohail 07/02/26 A fun but important teaching tool about expressing gratitude with a simple note. Nana Claus...

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Briar Creek Vineyards Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 7/7 12:20A Chandler Gibson

This month's Grower Profile features a winery that also has a vineyard, and that vineyard produces all the grapes for their wines except for one wine. Don and Donna Freeman...

Why Serious Barbecue People Drive to Gamma Road on a Wednesday

Crave DFW 7/2 10:26A Steven Doyle

Todd and Misty David started Cattleack Barbeque in 2010 as something to do in retirement. That plan did not survive contact with the public. Word got out, lines formed, and what was supposed to be a...

A Brief and Delicious History of the Hot Dog — and the Best Places to Get One in Dallas

Crave DFW 7/1 6:41A Steven Doyle

Americans will eat approximately 150 million hot dogs on July 4th. Not over the weekend. On the day itself. That is a number that requires a moment of genuine reflection — and possibly a glass of...

Cresson Bluff Winery and Vineyards

Texas Wine Lover 6/30 4:31A Jeff Cope

While I was in North Central Texas, I made a point to visit Cresson Bluff Winery and Vineyards located in Cresson, Texas. The winery and vineyard were easy to find just...

Addison’s Kaboom Town! Check List for July 3rd

Crave DFW 6/25 10:15A Steven Doyle

Every year on July 3rd, half a million people pour into 4.4 square miles of Addison, and the town handles it without flinching. Kaboom Town! has been running since 1985, and it has earned its...

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BREAST CANCERVERSARY-LUCKY 13

The Middle Page 7/1 5:18A Cathy Williamson

HAPPY LUCKY 13TH CANCERVERSARY TO ME! Thirteen years ago today, I woke up in a hospital bed minus one tumor and two breasts—and somehow, more hopeful than ever. July 1st will always be my day. Not...

SUMMER LOOKS I’VE BEEN WEARING

The Middle Page 6/24 6:29A Cathy Williamson

VEST // JEANS // BAG (old, similar ) // SANDALS ( similar ) SUMMER LOOKS I VE BEEN WEARING Hi, ladies! I cannot for the life of me believe it is almost July. I have had a lot going on, and maybe that...

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From poutine to barbecue, local cuisines give World Cup fans another reason to cheer

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/3 3:54A Associated Press

World Cup fans came from overseas for the cheering. But they’re also doing a lot of chewing, delighting their hosts with rave reviews of the cuisine.

Eovaldi takes a no-hitter into the 5th inning in the Rangers' 10-4 win over the Tigers

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/3 3:37A Associated Press

The Rangers matched a season high with 17 hits en route to their seventh victory in eight games.

Dallas Stars hope to keep Jason Robertson even after having a deal to trade homegrown forward

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/2 3:32A Associated Press

General manager Jim Nill said on the first day of NHL free agency that the goal still was to sign Robertson.

Embattled QB Brendan Sorsby to become eligible for 2027 NFL draft after opting not to sue the...

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/1 3:21A Associated Press

The NFL sent a memo to all 32 teams on Tuesday, informing them that Sorsby will not seek legal action against the NFL.

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Texas health experts monitor sewage waste for public health threats during World Cup

Spectrum Local News Health 7/7 4:00A Marcine Graham

Dr. Phillip Huang, the director of Dallas County Health and Human Services, says he has seen some traces of illness.

Old Macy's comes down to make way for Children’s Health clinic at RedBird

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/25 1:42A Plamedie Ifasso

Children's Health broke ground on its upcoming facility at 3350 W. Camp Wisdom Road, replacing the former Macy's at the old southern Dallas mall. Read on to learn more about...

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Weekly Meal Plan #26

Joyful Healthy Eats 7/3 11:00P Krista

This healthy weekly meal plan has 5 days of easy breakfast and dinner recipes made from real, wholesome ingredients and a high protein focus in mind. Grab the free printable shopping list to make meal...

Pizza Inn Celebrates America’s 250th by Honoring U.S Armed Forces with Collectible Glasses

Restaurant News 7/2 9:45A RestaurantNews.com

America s Hometown Pizza Buffet introduces All-American Glasses in partnership with Folds of Honor and Pepsi Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Pizza Inn is inviting families...

Proposed Grant Rules Increase Uncertainty, Risk for Farmers

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 7/2 3:31A Lee Ford

Since January 2025, farmers, agricultural organizations, and the communities they serve have experienced unprecedented instability in long-standing federal partnerships with...

Chili’s Turns Heads this Summer with New $6 Bombshell Marg

Restaurant News 7/2 3:12A RestaurantNews.com

Inspired by the energy of reality TV s summer romances and unforgettable connections, the July Margarita of the Month arrives nationwide Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) ...

CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW: NANA CLAUS AND THE THANK-YOU NOTES (NANA CLAUS, #2) by Kelly Reddin

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 7/1 3:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Nana Claus and the Thank-You Notes Nana Claus, #2 by Kelly Reddin Illustrated by Aiman Sohail 07/02/26 A fun but important teaching tool about expressing gratitude with a simple note. Nana Claus...

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