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Lancaster Calendar of Events 2/22 6:00P

Event date: February 23, 2025 Event Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Location: Lancaster, TX 75146

North Texas mother arrested after daughter with autism found dead, malnourished

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 2/22 5:21A ShaCamree Gowdy

A Balch Springs mother is behind bars after her 19-year-old daughter with severe autism was found dead in deplorable conditions. On Feb. 14 at approximately 2:33 p.m., the Balch Springs Police...

The Cowtown Marathon kicks off in Fort Worth this weekend. Here's what to know before you go.

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 2/21 2:19A Julia Falcon

The 47th Cowtown Marathon kicks off in Fort Worth this weekend. The two-day event will draw thousands of runners and walkers to Fort Worth. The 5K and 10K events are on...

What is brine? How this de-icing solution can damage your car

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 2/18 2:09A Julia Falcon

North Texas is in the middle of winter, which means area roads are being treated with brine . Texas Department of Public Safety crews were seen hitting the roads Sunday to...

Gov. Greg Abbott warns Texans to winterize homes, prepare for incoming arctic front

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 2/17 7:42A Julia Falcon

Ahead of an upcoming dangerous cold snap , Gov. Greg Abbott briefed Texans on the state's preparation and response to the weather. On Monday, Abbott warned Texans to pay...

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City of Lancaster (Calendar) 2/22 6:00P

Event date: February 23, 2025 Event Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Location: Lancaster, TX 75146

Last Week’s Easy & Comfortable Looks

Brighton the Day 2/14 6:43P Brighton

We’re back with another weekly outfit recap! This week’s roundup is focused on easy and comfortable looks since I spent most of it sick and living in my favorite robe (which, honestly, deserves an...

How I Use the Amazon Souper Cubes

Brighton the Day 2/12 6:26A Brighton

I know I ve mentioned these Amazon Souper Cubes on Instagram a million times, but I d be remiss if I didn t add a permanent spot for them on the blog too. In an effort to avoid spending a ridiculous...

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This Week’s TOP PICKS!???

The Sister Studio 2/17 4:59A Jennifer Reed

Happy Monday, my friends! I hope all of you are getting to enjoy a long weekend! I got up early this morning and combed through all the sales happening today, and rounded them all up here for you...

ELEVATE YOUR SPRING STYLE-THE MUST-HAVE JACKETS FOR IN-BETWEEN WEATHER

The Middle Page 2/14 1:47A Cathy Williamson

Hello, everyone, and Happy Valentine s Day! We have a chilly night tonight (perfect for getting cozy before a fire), but we are back to 70 degrees tomorrow. Texas weather is very unpredictable (but...

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Cade Cunningham has 25 points and 12 assists and Pistons use big run to beat Spurs 125-110

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/22 6:20A Associated Press

Keldon Johnson scored 28 and De’Aaron Fox had 27 to lead San Antonio, playing without Victor Wembanyama who is out for the rest of the season.

Jalen Green scores 35 points to lead Rockets past Timberwolves 121-115

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/22 5:49A Associated Press

Jabari Smith Jr had 15 points and nine rebounds off the bench in his first game back after missing 22 games with a broken bone in his left hand.

Kyrie Irving scores 35 points to help the Mavericks beat the Pelicans 111-103 for 3rd straight win

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/22 5:15A Associated Press

Irving hit 11 of 22 shots from the floor, hitting 5 of 12 3-pointers, and all eight of his free throws.

Texas’ three soccer teams kick off their seasons Saturday night

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/22 5:00A Kelsey Leffingwell

Austin FC, Houston Dynamo FC and FC Dallas are all playing at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Wembanyama getting no shortage of well-wishes from other NBA players, coaches

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/21 1:45A Associated Press

As coaches and players processed the news on Thursday, it was clear that it was seen as a blow to the league.

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Koya Medical settles into new Dallas HQ after move from Silicon Valley

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 2/21 12:34A Plamedie Ifasso

Koya Medical's headquarters move to Dallas brings hundreds of jobs as well as a new addition to the health care innovation economy. Learn why the company made the move and...

Ozempic, Wegovy coverage demand adds to employer health-insurance costs

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 2/18 5:17A Andy Medici

Weight-loss drugs are increasingly popular among employees but weigh heavily on health-insurance budgets.

Premier’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals 2025

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 2/10 11:00P

Access to the best health care is a quality-of-life differentiator for communities across the nation. For cardiovascular care, it's even more critical. According to the...

The Best Restaurants in Dallas

VIP Realty 2/10 7:42A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

The Best Restaurants in Dallas Dallas boasts a vibrant culinary scene, offering a plethora of dining experiences that cater to diverse palates. Here are six of the city's top...

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Vultures at New Braunfels park test positive for bird flu

Spectrum Local News Health 2/13 2:28A Katharine Finnerty

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced Wednesday that multiple black vultures recovered at Landa Park had died of bird flu.

Could obesity drugs help with alcohol cravings? New study suggests potential

Spectrum Local News Health 2/12 11:33P Associated Press

Experts say it’s not yet clear how safe these drugs are for people who don’t need to lose weight.

North Texas county issues disaster declaration due to ‘dangerous levels’ of PFAS that killed...

Spectrum Local News Health 2/12 4:22A Christine Sanchez

Officials say it was caused by contaminated biosolids, or sewage sludge that has been treated to be used as fertilizer.

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See heartbreaking photos of 'bumpy' giraffe in South Africa with viral disease rarely seen in these...

Live Science 2/23 2:00A elise.poore@futurenet.com (Elise

A "bumpy" giraffe covered in huge lumps at a national park in Africa may be infected with a virus that rarely affects these tall animals, experts say. Photos of the giraffe (...

Scientists identify tipping point for Greenland's ice sheet — and it's not far off

Live Science 2/23 1:00A ben.turner@futurenet.com (Ben Tu

Greenland's gigantic ice sheet is inching toward an irreversible tipping point, after which it will tumble into the ocean, a new study warns. Just 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit (2...

Space photo of the week: James Webb telescope reveals mysterious 'light echo' in the broken heart of...

Live Science 2/22 11:00P

What it is: Interstellar medium near the supernova remnant Cassiopeia A Where it is: About 11,000 light-years away, in the constellation Cassiopeia When it was shared: Jan....

Why do cats have 'toe beans'?

Live Science 2/22 10:00P

From their tiny noses to their fluffy tails, there's a lot to love about cats . Many feline aficionados' favorite part about their furry friends' appearance might be their...

We gave this Garmin smartwatch top marks for its fitness tracker features in our review and now it's...

Live Science 2/21 6:00P

The excellent Garmin Forerunner 945 smartwatch is always on our radar, so we were excited to spot this fantastic Presidents Day deal on the excellent fitness watch at Walmart,...

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