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Top Stories: ➊ – Abner Haynes Wasn’t Alone in Breaking Texas College Football’s Color Line (Tuesday), ➋ – As Biden Steps Down, Democrats Need To Act Swiftly to Nominate a New Candidate for the Texas Ballot (Sunday), ➌ – Trial begins in Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones' case against woman who claims to be his daughter (Monday), ➍ – Donald Trump's whirlwind week: From an assassination attempt, to the RNC (Sunday), ➎ – MySweetOpportunity: Recovery Resource Council’s 21st Annual Power Of Prevention (Monday)

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Increasing number of human West Nile Virus cases reported in North Texas

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 7/26 11:51A Caroline Vandergriff

NORTH TEXAS Texas currently has more human cases of West Nile Virus than any other state in the country, according to data from the CDC , and the numbers continue to climb as...

Are you back-to-school ready? Where to get free backpacks, school supplies, immunizations in North...

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 7/24 3:25A CBS Texas Staff

NORTH TEXAS With the first day of school only a few weeks away, some school districts in North Texas are holding events to help North Texas children get ready. Events include...

Trial begins in Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones' case against woman who claims to be his daughter

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 7/22 6:09A S.E. Jenkins

TEXARKANA Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones arrived at a federal court in Texarkana Monday morning for a paternity case he has been fighting for the last two years. Jones...

Donald Trump's whirlwind week: From an assassination attempt, to the RNC

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 7/21 2:01A Jack Fink

Just days after the assassination attempt against him, Donald Trump accepts the presidential nomination at the Republican National Convention. Fort Worth Mattie Parker sits...

Veterans Memorial Library Family Craft Activity

Lancaster Calendar of Events 7/17 7:00P

Event date: July 18, 2024 Event Time: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM Location: 1600 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. Lancaster, TX 75146

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At Home in the Garden – A Floral Finale

Philanthropy Lifestyles 7/26 11:29A SharonAdams

Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden Annual Meeting and Luncheon Featured Important Updates on A Woman’s Garden

This Week’s Outfit Recap

Brighton the Day 7/26 10:31A megan hopkins

Another week, another outfit recap! Several of these looks are from my quick trip to Miami to see my sister. Whenever I am traveling, my goal is typically to find something...

MySweetOpportunity: Dallas CASA

My Sweet Charity 7/26 8:30A Jeanne Prejean

Abbigail Best* According to Dallas CASA volunteer Abbigail Best , “My journey to becoming a Dallas CASA volunteer might be a little different than others. As a child, I had an abusive family member,...

Don’t Blink During ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ or You’ll Miss Matthew McConaughey’s Marvel Debut

Texas Montly 7/26 7:33A Dan Solomon

Matthew McConaughey, like pretty much every star in Hollywood, has long been linked to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He was reportedly in talks to play Doctor Strange in the 2016 film of the same...

JUST IN: 2024 Day At The Races Crossed The Finish Line With A $367,000 Check And A Couple Of...

My Sweet Charity 7/26 6:30A Jeanne Prejean

While the 2024 Kentucky Derby was a photo finish thriller on Saturday, May 4, the accountants have just reported the good news for the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy (TCPC) 2024 Day At The Races (DATR)...

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Are you back-to-school ready? Here's what North Texas students need to know

CBS DFW Education 7/24 3:25A CBS Texas Staff

NORTH TEXAS The first day of school is only a few weeks away and some school districts are holding events to help North Texas children get ready. Events include backpack...

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Trick Rider Names Joe Riojas as Executive Chef

Lancaster BubbleLife iReporter 7/15 10:50P Kelly Hunter

Trick Rider, the acclaimed fine-dining destination located inside Omni PGA Frisco Resort, has named Chef Joe Riojas as its new executive chef. Riojas brings more than a decade of fine-dining expertise...

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CHIC BLACK PEPLUM TOP AND PANTS

The Middle Page 7/23 4:24A Cathy Williamson

CHIC BLACK PEPLUM TOP AND PANTS Hello! We got back from a fabulous trip to LA on Sunday night late and had to be back at the airport yesterday morning for an 8:00 flight to New York for a quick trip....

ONE TOP TWO WAYS

The Middle Page 7/17 5:59A Cathy Williamson

ONE TOP TWO WAYS Hello, ladies! It s finally hit the one-hundred-degree mark in Dallas, and it s hot, and shooting photos in this temperature is not so much fun. We shoot at...

OMG!! Prime Day 2 Deals!!???????????

The Sister Studio 7/17 4:20A Jennifer Reed

Happy Wednesday, my friends! Today is the last day to shop Prime Day Deals , and there were several new promos added for today that I wanted to share! I rounded up my favorites below, along with...

Related: Prime Day Deals are HERE 2024 The Sister Studio

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Bears safety Jonathan Owens taking break from camp to support wife Simone Biles at the Olympics

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/26 4:51A Associated Press

If Biles medals, it will be the third straight Summer Games in which a Bears player's family member won a medal.

France's Wembanyama and Gobert embracing 'seclusion' of starting basketball tourney outside of...

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/26 1:53A Associated Press

The two 7-footers said they believe there’s still time for the host nation to find itself after losing its final four exhibition games.

Cowboys open training camp more concerned with playoff success than contractual uncertainty

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/26 12:30A Associated Press

Quarterback Dak Prescott is going into the last year of his contract.

Scherzer passes Verlander for 10th on career strikeout list at 3,394, most among active pitchers

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/25 9:15A Associated Press

Scherzer pitched in his 464th career game over 17 big league seasons.

All-Pro wide receiver CeeDee Lamb isn't reporting to Cowboys camp, AP source says

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/25 2:32A Associated Press

Lamb is waiting for a new contract.

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JUST LISTED: Updated Condo at 4800 Northway in University Crossroads Dallas, TX

DFW Urban Realty 7/25 9:00P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed Condo in Dallas, TX - 4800 Northway University Crossroads Discover an incredible opportunity to own an affordable and beautifully updated condo in a secure, gated...

5 North Texas hospitals ranked among the top in the state in 2024

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/17 7:15A Rachel Snyder – WFAA

Two of the top three hospitals are in Dallas, with UT Southwestern Medical Center ranked second in the state (after Houston Methodist Hospital) and the best in DFW, followed...

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Your Mental Health: Boosting mental toughness to be like an Olympian

Spectrum Local News Health 7/24 2:23A Nicole Clark, PhD

If you want to be an Olympian, mental toughness is an essential ingredient for a gold medal performance.

Study shows Texas is 2nd worst state for access to high-quality prenatal, maternal care

Spectrum Local News Health 7/20 9:03A Amber Hughes

The south dominates a list of states with the worst access to prenatal and maternal care.

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7 scary diseases you can get from the water

Live Science 7/26 6:32A

Water is life. But it can also be the vehicle for bacteria, parasites and other microorganisms that can make people very, very sick. Unfortunately, researchers expect...

Serious Eats To Open As Grand Prairie’s First Food Hall

Restaurant News 7/26 5:40A RestaurantNews.com

Dallas restaurant group will introduce its newest concept to North Texas on August 2 Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Serious Eats is preparing to open its doors, bringing...

Path to a New Farm Bill: Local and Regional Market Access

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 7/25 4:09A Hannah Quigley

Bigg Riggs Farm in Alexandria, VA. Photo Credit: USDA Local Agriculture Market Program The farm bill has a longstanding history of supporting market development for local producers and food businesses...

DFW Restaurant Openings to Know in July

Eater Dallas 7/25 3:30A Courtney E. Smith

July has seen the addition of a fancy Latin American spot off Knox Ave., a Houston-born Tex-Mex chain, a NYC-inspired tavern, and more Every month, a new crop of restaurants open in the Metroplex....

Blueberry Pancakes

Love and Lemons 7/25 3:00A Jeanine Donofrio

These blueberry pancakes are perfect for lazy Saturdays! They re fluffy, golden brown, and easy to make with basic pantry ingredients. But best of all, they re bursting with juicy berries. With 2 full...