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Top Stories: ➊ – Baylor Scott & White unveils opening date for Frisco hospital (Thursday), ➋ – Fort Worth co. buys 5 Texas nursing homes (Thursday), ➌ – Portillo’s Beef Bus Hits Dallas Streets Starting Today (Thursday), ➍ – Mavs sign No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg to rookie contract; Exum is returning, AP source says (Thursday), ➎ – Gulutzan says the Stars were right not keeping him as coach 12 years ago, and now bringing him back (Thursday)

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No. 1 draft pick Cooper Flagg makes debut with Dallas Mavericks: "It's a dream come true to be...

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth (Local News) 6/27 8:02A Julia Falcon

No. 1 draft pick Cooper Flagg made his Dallas debut Friday afternoon. The 18-year-old was joined by Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison and head coach Jason Kidd during an...

Here's where you can watch Fourth of July fireworks in Dallas-Fort Worth

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth (Local News) 6/27 5:36A Julia Falcon

The Fourth of July is here, which means you're probably looking for somewhere to catch a fireworks show. There are several family-friendly events across North Texas. Check out...

Irving police lay out security concerns for FIFA World Cup 2026

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth (Local News) 6/27 12:47A Marvin Hurst

The FIFA World Cup is coming to North Texas next year and the Irving Police Department is already expressing concerns about staffing and safety. Tom Hover, the assistant chief...

Off-duty Carrollton police officer arrested for sexual assault, department says

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth (Local News) 6/23 3:50A Briauna Brown

A Carrollton police officer was arrested after being accused of sexual assault in Irving, the police department confirmed Monday. Carrollton Police Officer Wes Melton is facing charges after being...

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Lifelong Employability Begins with Job Search Workshop in Allen

Las Colinas BubbleLife iReporter 7/1 11:00P Martha Jane Brounoff

Do you want to achieve lifelong employability but are not sure how to go about it? If so, come join the St. Jude Career Alliance at its comprehensive, faith-based job search workshop on Saturday, July...

Groundbreaking for New Dallas ISD Nolan Estes Campus in Downtown Dallas

Las Colinas BubbleLife iReporter 7/1 1:28A Culver Public Relations

Dallas ISD , in collaboration with Merriman Anderson Architects (MAA ) and Bowa-EJ Smith Construction Post L Group, a Joint Venture , is proud to announce the upcoming groundbreaking for the new...

Sheraton Dallas Announces Major Investment in Building Automation Systems

Las Colinas BubbleLife iReporter 7/1 1:23A Culver Public Relations

Sheraton Dallas is excited to announce a significant upgrade in building management systems with adaptation of new, state-of-the-art Direct Digital Control (DDC). This investment underscores our...

Join in on the FUN at Epicenter for the Arts!

Las Colinas BubbleLife iReporter 7/1 1:20A Camille Dux

Fall registration is officially open at Epicenter for the Arts - a premiere performing arts studio in Southlake! Voted Best Studio in Southlake from 2019-2025, Epicenter for the Arts is located in...

Best Indoor Activities in DFW

A Cowboys Life 6/26 7:53A Chastity Velasquez

Looking for fun ways to escape the Texas heat or dodge those rainy day blues? Whether you re entertaining the kids, planning a date day, or just need a new adventure that...

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Kuhlman Estate Elevates the Wine Tasting Experience with Elegant Renovation

Texas Wine Lover 7/4 12:10A Jeff Cope

Press Release Beloved Texas Hill Country winery K Estate (Kuhlman) has completed a highly anticipated renovation, just in time for summer. Nestled along the famed Wine Road...

Portillo’s Beef Bus Hits Dallas Streets Starting Today

Crave DFW 7/3 5:32A Steven Doyle

From Thursday, July 3 to Saturday, July 26, the iconic Portillo s Beef Bus will be at the following locations, making it easy for everyone to grab a taste of Portillo’s classics like Chicago-style Hot...

West Sandy Creek Winery Debuts Art & Vine: A WSCW Art Market

Texas Wine Lover 7/2 3:21A Kristie Stevens

The proprietors of West Sandy Creek Winery invite you to their first art market on Saturday, July 12, from 1-7 p.m. Art & Vine will feature 15 unique artists from Walker...

One Elm Vineyards Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 7/1 1:04A Jeff Cope

With deep roots in agriculture and a lifelong commitment to farming, the transition to grape growing was a natural evolution for West Texas grower Brad Stewart. After years in...

Celebrate the Fourth of July in Grapevine with a Spectacular Fireworks Show

Crave DFW 6/25 5:00A Steven Doyle

This July 4th, Grapevine will light up the sky with an 18-minute fireworks show over Lake Grapevine. The show begins at 9:30 p.m. , with fireworks launching from the Oak Grove...

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TWELVE YEAR CANCERVERSARY

The Middle Page 7/1 3:09A Cathy Williamson

Happy July… and Happy 12-Year Cancerversary to Me! Twelve years ago today, I woke up in a hospital bed minus one tumor and two breasts—and honestly, I’ve never felt more grateful. July 1st will always...

OMG! Amazon, I love you!!!!??

The Sister Studio 6/30 4:42A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Monday my friends! This summer is FLYING by I can t believe it s almost July! I m trying to soak up every bit of summer with my kids that I can time, slow down! I rounded up all of my...

Classic summer outfits

Krystal Schlegel 6/24 10:23A krystal

These are a few outfits and accessories I have been getting a lot of use out of for summer so far! White jeans are my go-to and the Carolyn shirt button down is such a classic piece that you can never...

BEST FINDS of THE WEEK!??

The Sister Studio 6/24 1:31A Jennifer Reed

Happy Tuesday, my friends! I m headed to New York for a quick work trip today. I ll be back on GMA this week and I m so, so excited they re having me back! In the meantime, I rounded up so many items...

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James scores 28, Bueckers 23 as Wings start 4 rookies in a 98-89 win over the Mercury

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/4 3:47A Associated Press

Aziaha James scored 20 of her 28 points in the first half; Paige Bueckers added 23.

NBA adjusts Gregg Popovich's career record, crediting Mitch Johnson with 77 Spurs games from '24-25

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/3 2:51A Associated Press

Popovich’s final record has been reset to 1,390-824, which is where it was entering a game on Nov. 2.

Semien and Seager homer to back Eovaldi as Rangers beat Orioles 6-0

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/3 2:36A Associated Press

The Rangers planned to limit Eovaldi (5-3) to five innings after his bout with elbow inflammation.

Mavs sign No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg to rookie contract; Exum is returning, AP source says

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/3 2:33A Associated Press

The total value of the contract for Flagg on the 2025-26 rookie wage scale is in the range of $62.7 million.

Gulutzan says the Stars were right not keeping him as coach 12 years ago, and now bringing him back

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/3 2:17A Associated Press

The Stars reintroduced Gulutzan as their coach Wednesday, with him and the franchise both in much different places than back then.

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JUST LISTED: Uptown Dallas Condo for Lease at 3208 Cole Ave 1109 | Bois Du Chene Condos

DFW Urban Realty 6/21 9:53P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed: Uptown Dallas Condo for Lease at 3208 Cole Avenue 1109 Live in the heart of it all at the luxury condo just listed in Uptown Dallas at 3208 Cole Avenue 1109 in...

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Baylor Scott & White unveils opening date for Frisco hospital

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/3 5:54A Aayush Gupta

Leaders at Baylor Scott & White Health, the largest nonprofit hospital system in Texas, have unveiled more details about a new medical center in Frisco. The new facility will...

Fort Worth co. buys 5 Texas nursing homes

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/3 1:56A Sydney Asher

Creative Solutions for Healthcare, a healthcare operator that focuses on senior living facilities, is brining "significant upgrades" to five senior living facilities across...

The GLP-1 weight loss debate: Pharmacy benefit leaders weigh in on difficult coverage decisions

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/30 7:00P Lauren Lawley Head, Writer, TBJ

Employers are grappling with the ripple effect of an increasingly popular weight loss treatment. Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are a favored treatment for...

Pegasus Park lands Silicon Valley startup focused on skin treatments

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/27 1:34A Noor Adatia

The latest company to arrive at Pegasus Park's BioLabs is known for developing high-tech dermatology treatments. California-based Cage Bio specializes in developing topical...

Former American Heart Association leader dies at 84

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/24 1:55A Rachel Behrndt

Cass Wheeler, who led the Dallas-based American Heart Association for more than three decades, died recently. He's remembered as a supportive mentor who guided the huge...

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US Importers Sued for ‘Greenwashing’ Mexican Avocados

Civil Eats 7/8 10:00P Isabella Kaminski

Avocados are a regular part of many consumer’s weekly shopping—a key ingredient in guacamole, a slice on the side of a buddha bowl, and a healthy topper for toast—and sales are steadily rising . But...

From Bees to Beer, Buckwheat Is a Climate-Solution Crop

Civil Eats 7/7 10:00P Elena Valeriote

From a distance, fields of buckwheat may seem serene, with petite, fluffy white flowers and heart-shaped green leaves. But if you’re standing in one, you’ll hear the distinct buzzing of bees as they...

Love & Lemons Cooking Club – July!

Love and Lemons 7/7 8:06A 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...

Burrata & Grilled Peach Salad

Joyful Healthy Eats 7/6 11:00P Krista

Juicy grilled peaches and creamy burrata makes this Grilled Peach Salad a summertime stunner! It sure to impress because it tastes and looks like it came from a fancy restaurant, but it is SO easy to...

Banana Ice Cream

Love and Lemons 7/6 2:18A Jeanine Donofrio

Have you ever made frozen banana ice cream? This one-ingredient treat has a rich, creamy texture a lot like regular ice cream, but you don t need an ice cream maker (or any...