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EF-1 tornado confirmed in Wise County Tuesday

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Top Stories) 3/5 7:37A NBCDFW Staff

The National Weather Service confirmed a second tornado touched down in North Texas on Tuesday morning. On Wednesday, NWS survey teams visiting Wise County confirmed a small tornado path near...

Several North Texas school districts cancel classes due to storm-related power outages

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth (Local News) 3/5 3:40A ShaCamree Gowdy

Several schools in North Texas canceled classes on Wednesday due to power outages caused by severe weather the previous day. Strong storms moved through North Texas on Tuesday...

LIVE UPDATES: Early morning storms leave a trail of damage behind

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Top Stories) 3/4 8:50A NBCDFW Staff

Many North Texans woke up to outdoor warning sirens going off as severe storms rolled through the area in the early morning hours, but the danger is not over, high winds will...

Hundreds evacuated from 2 Irving apartment complex after severe thunderstorms

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Top Stories) 3/4 6:58A NBCDFW Staff

Hundreds of people are out of their homes after a strong thunderstorm damaged multiple apartment buildings in Irving early Tuesday morning. Anthony Alexander with the Irving...

Memorial in Irving honors lives lost to COVID-19 five years after pandemic

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Top Stories) 3/4 4:36A Alanna Quillen

As the world marks five years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, a special memorial in Irving is ensuring that those lost are remembered. The More Than a Number...

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Jersey Mikes and Wipe Out Kids Cancer Unite to Fight Pediatric Cancer100% of Sales Donated

Las Colinas BubbleLife iReporter 3/4 11:44P Mary Jane Coker

Wipe Out Kids Cancer (WOKC) is teaming up with 88 Jersey Mikes Subs locations across DFW in March to raise funds in the fight against pediatric cancer. As part of Jersey Mikes 15th Annual Month of...

Rodeo Celina Returns to Southfork Ranch May 30 - June 1

Las Colinas BubbleLife iReporter 3/4 11:31P Kelly Hunter

When Rodeo Celina returns to the famed Southfork Ranch, guests will be surrounded by not only the spirit of the American West but also a sense of community commitment. Collin Countys only...

Small Spaces – BIG IDEAS!

IBB Design 3/3 7:24P Jory Gattis

With more clients downsizing or acquiring second homes in high-rises and townhomes, I’ve embraced the challenge of maximizing function and style in tighter The post Small...

Easy Travel Looks

Tanya Foster 3/1 8:00P Tanya Foster

Happy Monday, Happy March! Spring break is just around the corner, so that means many of you need to start your packing lists. Whenever we take trips, I get so many questions in regards to what to...

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Texas Hill Country Wineries Partners with Wine Folly to Launch Texas Hill Country Region Guide

Texas Wine Lover 3/5 3:56A Jeff Cope

Press Release Texas Hill Country Wineries (THCW) is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Wine Folly , the globally recognized authority in wine education, to...

Lenten Season Menu Options at Aw Shucks and Big Shucks Oyster Bar

Las Colinas BubbleLife iReporter 3/4 11:37P Kathy Beazley

Dive into a sea of delicious options this Lenten season with Aw Shucks and Big Shucks Oyster Bar ! From Ash Wednesday on March 5 to Easter Sunday on April 20 at any of the locations in Dallas,...

Kenny's Restaurants Announce March Specials

Las Colinas BubbleLife iReporter 3/4 11:30P Kelly Hunter

Each of the Kennys restaurants prides itself on creating special experiences for every diner. Throughout March, the five restaurants will each offer unique specials available through Monday, Mar. 31....

Bolen Vineyards Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 3/4 6:31A Jeff Cope

Rowdy and Tameisha Bolen own Bolen Vineyards in the Texas High Plains. The vineyard started making its own wine from its estate grapes in 2019. There was a short hiatus in the...

How Famous Sports Figures’ Wines Are Boosting Small and Medium Wineries

Texas Wine Lover 3/4 5:11A Gus Hall

In recent years, a growing trend has emerged in which athletes, leveraging their fame, venture into the wine industry. By either launching their own wine brands or...

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THE POWER OF MATCHING SETS: FASHION MADE EASY

The Middle Page 3/4 4:06A Cathy Williamson

THE POWER OF MATCHING SETS: FASHION MADE EASY Hello, ladies, it s finally March! January seemed to last so long, and February was a blink! I, for one, am so glad the days are getting longer and the...

Did Someone Say AMAZON!??

The Sister Studio 3/1 3:27A Jennifer Reed

Happy Friday, y all! I can t believe today is the last day of February January felt like an eternity and this month has just flown by! I rounded up all of my Amazon favorites from the month here for y...

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Texas Rangers expect slugger Adolis García ready for opening day since oblique strain is mild

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/5 7:24A Associated Press

Manager Bruce Bochy told reporters Wednesday that the two-time All-Star slugger had “not quite” a Grade 1 strain.

Top-ranked Auburn 'physically dominated' in loss to No. 22 Texas A&M

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/5 3:35A Associated Press

To Auburn coach Bruce Pearl the reason his team fell to No. 22 Texas A&M Tuesday night was clear. “They just physically dominated us,” he said.

Vassell's career-high 37 points lead Spurs past struggling Nets 127-113

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/5 2:54A Associated Press

San Antonio had 37 assists to become the first team in NBA history with 20-plus assists in 200 straight games.

Thomas Harley scores in final seconds to lift Stars to 4-3 win over Devils

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/5 2:47A Associated Press

The Stars won for the 11th time in 14 games while trying to keep pace with Central Division-leading Winnipeg.

Report: Mavs star Kyrie Irving out for the season with torn ACL

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/4 7:13A Associated Press, Katharine Finn

The already depleted Dallas Mavericks were dealt another blow this week with reports that Kyrie Irving will be out for the season with a torn ACL.

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DFW is Home to Six out of the Thirty Fastest Growing Affluent Suburbs in 2025

DFW Urban Realty 2/26 7:42P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex continues to be a hotspot for luxury real estate, with affluent homebuyers flocking to its premier suburban communities. Offering a dynamic...

Top Ten High Rise Condo Apartment Urban Districts in Dallas Fort Worth, TX

DFW Urban Realty 2/25 8:41P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

One of our agents recently came to me and asked What are the top ten urban districts to purchase or rent a high rise condo or apartment in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX? I thought...

Just Listed Luxury Home in Rowlett at 4001 Dalton Near Lake Ray Hubbard

DFW Urban Realty 2/23 7:43P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed Luxury Home in Rowlett, TX Nestled in the highly sought-after Enclave at Liberty Grove, 4001 Dalton Drive in Rowlett, Texas, offers a harmonious blend of serene...

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Texas health officials still unsure of the cause of the measles outbreak

Spectrum Local News Health 3/5 10:00A Kaila Garrett

The number of cases has risen to 159 as of Tuesday, according to the state health commissioner.

Dallas startup with de-extinction goals creates wooly mouse

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/5 1:53A Brent Wistrom

Meet the wooly mouse. While they're super cute, the work is largely a demonstration of how the company plans to develop full-sized woolly mammoths in the years ahead.

West Texans, Mennonites at center of measles outbreak choose medical freedom over vaccine mandates

Spectrum Local News Health 3/4 3:14A Associated Press

The virus is spreading among Gaines County’s Mennonite community, where government mandates are not trusted.

Houston medical center receives severe sanctions for organ transplant scandal

Spectrum Local News Health 2/26 7:06A Kelsey Leffingwell

In April, an investigation revealed a doctor’s alterations to Memorial Hermann’s liver transplant database, changing deceased donor age and weight.

An unvaccinated child has died in the Texas measles outbreak

Spectrum Local News Health 2/26 6:14A Associated Press

A child who was not vaccinated has died from measles in West Texas.

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An Ancient Irrigation System May Help Farmers Face Climate Change

Civil Eats 4/21 10:00P Samuel Gilbert

A version of this article originally appeared in The Deep Dish, our members-only newsletter. Become a member today and get the next issue directly in your inbox. On a stormy spring day, Devon Peña...

The Most Tempting Tacos in Dallas

Eater Dallas 4/21 5:26A Courtney E. Smith

Simply can’t front on Velvet Taco. | Velvet Taco Soft or crunch, meaty or veggie, here’s where to order up the best tacos in the Metroplex There are so many great spots to get them in Dallas and all...

Miso Salmon

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/20 11:00P Krista

Miso salmon is a simple weeknight recipe that tastes like it came straight out of a restaurant! You ll love the sweet, savory, and umami flavors in this dish, serve with edamame or rice for the...

How One Milwaukee Food Bank Is Handling the Drop in USDA Funding

Civil Eats 4/20 10:00P Brian Calvert

For months, Matt King kept an eye on federal food aid policies. He also stayed in constant contact with Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services, which, among other things, manages food disbursements...

My Favorite Way to Use Up Hard Boiled Eggs

Love and Lemons 4/20 3:50A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

And so it begins: my egg salad kick. Every year after Easter, I make this egg salad recipe to use up the hard boiled eggs left over from my family’s celebration. That first...