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Texas A&M University College of Dentistry is accepting applications for BIBS summer research...

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Dallas man charged with kidnapping, sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl in Galveston

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 2/5 7:27A Steven Rosenbaum

A Dallas man is being held in a Texas jail without bond after he was accused of abducting a 12-year-old girl and sexually assaulting her in a hotel room. Graham Dunn, 27, is...

Hutchins council to hold closed-door meeting with lawyers to discuss reported ICE facility

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 2/4 3:33A Alanna Quillen

On Wednesday, Hutchins City Council will hold a special-called meeting to discuss a potential proposal to put an immigration detention facility in their city. According to the agenda, the council will...

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Texas A&M University College of Dentistry is accepting applications for BIBS summer research...

Lancaster BubbleLife iReporter 2/12 11:38P Stephanie Patrick

Planning a career in dentistry, Christine Tran searched for a research program at a dental college to fill the summer lull between her junior and senior years while a student at the University of...

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Best Breakfast Tacos in Dallas–Fort Worth

Crave DFW 2/6 9:59A Steven Doyle

A great breakfast taco lives in the details. It starts with a well-made tortilla — ideally warm, tender, and flexible enough to hold its fillings without tearing, whether corn or flour. Eggs should be...

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JUST FOR YOU!❤️

The Sister Studio 2/13 4:22A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Friday my friends! It has been a busy week around here, and I m very much looking forward to the long weekend! Do y all have anything fun planned this weekend? If anyone has any good...

?This Month’s Winners Are….

The Sister Studio 1/31 4:24A Jennifer Reed

Happy Saturday, my friends! I hope everyone is staying warm this week, and has some fun things planned for the weekend! We don’t have too much on the agenda this weekend and I’m so, so looking forward...

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Bad Bunny and a lone Olympian — from Texas — are waving Puerto Rico's flag on the world stage

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/13 3:04A Associated Press

Bad Bunny, a six-time Grammy award winner, keeps Puerto Rican culture at the forefront of his music.

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg sidelined by left midfoot sprain, out for NBA's Rising Stars

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/12 3:40A Associated Press

The injury occurred in their 120-111 loss at Phoenix a night earlier, the Mavericks announced Wednesday.

Defending champ Texas, Texas Tech and Oklahoma among favorites for softball national title

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/10 6:24A Associated Press

Texas is a veteran squad filled with players who have largely come up through the program.

Veteran reliever Ryan Brasier agrees to minor league contract with Texas Rangers

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/10 5:25A Associated Press

The deal was announced by the Rangers on Tuesday, the same day as the team’s first workout for pitchers and catchers in Surprise, Arizona.

The ball bounced Castle's way for a career-high 40 points in triple-double in Spurs' win over Mavs

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/8 10:00A Associated Press

At 21 years old, Stephon Castle is the youngest player in NBA history with a 40-point triple-double.

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Colossal snags $60 million in new funding, selects site for first BioVault

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 2/3 1:55A Will Anderson

Colossal Biosciences has struck a major partnership with the United Arab Emirates that will result in a major conservation effort getting off the ground in the country.

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3 cases of measles reported in North Texas county

Spectrum Local News Health 2/13 4:35A Katharine Finnerty

The first case of measles was identified on Feb. 5 and then two additional cases were reported on Feb. 12.

Mexico state steps up health screening in schools as measles cases grow nationwide

Spectrum Local News Health 2/10 2:52A Associated Press

Through Feb. 6, there were 2,143 confirmed measles cases nationwide and nearly 6,000 suspected cases.

Report shows Texas ACA health care enrollment increased despite subsidies ending

Spectrum Local News Health 2/6 2:30A Valencia Jones

There has been rising costs of health care after ACA subsidies ended in December. However, the latest numbers show enrollment increased in Texas.

Texas jails have more than 400 pregnant inmates monthly. The state is studying what happens to...

Spectrum Local News Health 2/3 5:14A Associated Press

The state is now collecting information about pregnant inmates' prenatal care, mental health indicators, pregnancy outcomes and more.

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Release: Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholarship Now Accepting Applications

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 4/3 2:42A Laura Zaks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Release: Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholarship Welcomes...

USDA Pauses Rural Energy Grants Amid Anti-Renewables Push

Civil Eats 4/2 10:23A Rebekah Alvey

April 2, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has paused processing applications for a popular rural energy program, further delaying funds to farmers as high...

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Loaded Sweet Potato Fries

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/1 11:00P Krista

Whether you serve them as an appetizer, side dish, or just make a meal out of them, these loaded sweet potato fries are going to be a WIN. This game day favorite pairs crispy baked sweet potato wedges...

Comment: NSAC Condemns USDA’s Withdrawal of Support For Next Generation Farmers

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 4/1 10:19A Laura Zaks

For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Comment: NSAC Condemns USDA’s Withdrawal of Support For...