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North Texas temperatures linger above average with rain chances into next week

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 9/18 6:43A Brittany Rainey

Thursday in North Texas will be another day of sunny skies and afternoon temperatures above average in the mid-90s. An isolated shower is possible in the afternoon due to daytime heating, but the...

Texas man accused of threatening NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, Queens DA says

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 9/18 6:38A Renee Anderson

A Texas man is accused of making terroristic threats against New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani , the Queens district attorney's office announced Thursday. Prosecutors say 44-year-old...

Dallas group summits Kilimanjaro to raise money for pediatric cancer patients and their families

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 9/18 4:14A Trevor Sochocki

Taking on serious physical challenges is a task unto itself. Whether that be a half-Ironman in Hawaii or summiting Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa, a group of ten guys from Texas...

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CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW: ELVIA AND THE GIFT OF PASSION (TALES OF MOONS-LIGHT, #3) by Ruthy Ballard

Lancaster BubbleLife iReporter 9/15 12:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Elvia and the Gift of Passion Tales by Moons-light, #3 by Ruthy Ballard Perfect for reading aloud and sharing with the entire family. Elvia and the Gift of Passion is the third book in the...

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Paige Bueckers scores 24 and the Wings end their season with a 97-76 victory over the Mercury

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/12 3:27A Associated Press

Maddy Siegrist scored 10 points for Dallas (10-34).

Stroud faces Tampa Bay for second time after leading Texans to win as rookie with epic performance

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/12 3:19A Associated Press

The Texans are looking to get top receiver Nico Collins going after he had just three receptions for 25 yards in the opener.

Dak Prescott's Cowboys face Giants in home opener, believing they can build on hope

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/12 3:00A Associated Press

Dallas is off to the same start going into Sunday's home opener against the New York Giants (0-1) after losing to the Philadelphia Eagles 24-20.

Texas' Manning and UTEP's Nelson took different paths from top recruits to their matchup Saturday

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/11 3:10A Associated Press

Both were can't miss five-star prospects who were going to be leading two of the biggest programs in college football to national title contention.

Double Burger for Texas as big 1B homers twice in 6-3 win for 3-game sweep of MLB-best Brewers

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/11 3:09A Associated Press

Texas (77-70) remained 2 1/2 games behind Houston for the AL West lead.

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JUST LISTED: Beautiful Remodeled Home For Sale at 3317 Swan St. in Haltom City, TX

DFW Urban Realty 9/17 10:22P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed: 3317 Swan Street in Clearview, Haltom City, TX Fully remodeled and move-in ready Welcome to 3317 Swan Street in Haltom City’s Clearview subdivision — a...

Colossal adds funding as it makes strides to revive dodo bird

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/17 3:00A Noor Adatia

A Dallas biotech company has made significant advancements in bird genetics, advancing its plans to revive an extinct species closer to reality. Colossal, which as a...

JUST LISTED: Home For Sale in Crowley, TX Lasater Ranch

DFW Urban Realty 9/16 9:49P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed: 1112 Beaverwood Lane in Lasater Ranch, Crowley, TX Price is starting bid for EZplatform. This beautifully updated home sits in the established Lasater Ranch...

Increase in employer health-care costs expected to be ‘highest in years’

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/11 7:31P Andy Medici

Employers are bracing for a significant jump in health-care costs.

Just Listed: Executive Home For Rent in McKinney, TX at 3303 Jacobs Drive in Legends of McKinney

DFW Urban Realty 9/5 7:38P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed: Furnished Executive Home for Rent in McKinney, TX at 3303 Jacobs View 3303 Jacobs Dr in McKinney Full Listing & Photos Newly remodeled, fully furnished 3-bedroom,...

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Texas' new parental consent law leaves school nurses confused about which services they can provide

Spectrum Local News Health 9/8 7:18A Associated Press

Nurses worry they could face punishment for routine acts like offering bandages or handing out ice packs.

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Zucchini Ravioli with Roasted Tomatoes

Joyful Healthy Eats 9/17 11:00P Krista

Zucchini Ravioli is the perfect low-carb, low-calorie dinner! Zucchini noodles are wrapped around a garlic herb cheese filling, then baked in a simple balsamic roasted tomato sauce for a fresh, light,...

Pepper Lunch Sizzles into ASU with Grand Opening of State’s First Restaurant

Restaurant News 9/17 2:17A RestaurantNews.com

Free Signature Beef Pepper Rice for the First 100 Guests Each Day During Grand Opening Weekend Los Angeles, CA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Pepper Lunch , the Japanese-born...

What’s at Stake for School Food-Literacy Programs

Civil Eats 9/16 10:01P Hannah Wallace

This is the first in a series of stories covering the end of SNAP-Ed , which ran for more than 30 years, and how it will impact American communities. Rita Elaine Leary has been a middle school science...

20 Easy Apple Recipes to Try This Fall

Love and Lemons 9/16 5:14A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Have you gone apple picking yet this fall? I haven t, but I m already dreaming about all the apple recipes I ll make once I do. I ll toss raw apples into fresh fall salads,...

As Federal Support for On-Farm Solar Declines, Is Community Agrivoltaics the Future?

Civil Eats 9/15 10:01P Rebekah Alvey

Some of the thickest hay in the meadow at Jack’s Solar Garden , in Longmont, Colorado, is on the west side under an elm tree. The tree offers shade, absorbs the brunt of...