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Southbound U.S. 75 shut down in North Dallas after pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle

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Top Stories: ➊ – Arrest warrant gives new details in Wilmer-Hutchins HS shooting, suspect arrested (Wednesday), ➋ – Video shows alleged Dallas school shooter entering through "unsecured" door, affidavit says (Wednesday), ➌ – Dallas high school shooting unfolded in minutes, second student could face charges, police say (Thursday), ➍ – Dallas ISD police chief: Teen shot 4 and fled Wilmer-Hutchins HS in under 2 minutes (Thursday), ➎ – Embrace the Challenge Fitness Class (Monday)

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Lancaster Calendar of Events 3/19 7:00P

Event date: March 20, 2025 Event Time: 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM Location: 1600 Veterans Memorial Parkway https://www.lancaster-tx.com/1408/Library-Services Lancaster, TX 75134...

Southbound U.S. 75 shut down in North Dallas after pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 3/19 4:11A Hannah Jones

Police are investigating a crash in Dallas where a pedestrian was fatally struck by a car on Highway 75 on Wednesday morning, officials say. According to the Dallas County Sheriff s Office, the...

Wizard Wednesdays with Ethan

Lancaster Calendar of Events 3/18 7:00P

Event date: March 19, 2025 Event Time: 04:00 PM - 11:59 PM Location: 1600 Veterans Memorial Parkway https://www.lancaster-tx.com/1408/Library-Services Lancaster, TX 75134

Dallas County inmate van involved in crash, sheriff's office says

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 3/18 8:46A Julia Falcon

Some Dallas County inmates are recovering after a crash in Arlington Tuesday morning. The Arlington Police Department said at around 7:20 a.m., a van was transporting 11...

After School Gaming and Esports

Lancaster Calendar of Events 3/17 7:00P

Event date: March 18, 2025 Event Time: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM Location: 1600 Veterans Memorial Parkway https://www.lancaster-tx.com/1408/Library-Services Lancaster, TX 75134...

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City of Lancaster (Calendar) 3/19 7:00P

Event date: March 20, 2025 Event Time: 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM Location: 1600 Veterans Memorial Parkway https://www.lancaster-tx.com/1408/Library-Services Lancaster, TX 75134...

Sneaker Haven Celebrates Grand Opening in Watters Creek Village with Free Event Featuring Dallas...

Lancaster BubbleLife iReporter 3/19 12:46A Kathy Beazley

Sneaker Haven , the ultimate destination for sneaker enthusiasts, is celebrating its newest location, a brand-new store in Watters Creek Village in Allen, with a grand opening event on Sunday, March...

Wizard Wednesdays with Ethan

City of Lancaster (Calendar) 3/18 7:00P

Event date: March 19, 2025 Event Time: 04:00 PM - 11:59 PM Location: 1600 Veterans Memorial Parkway https://www.lancaster-tx.com/1408/Library-Services Lancaster, TX 75134

After School Gaming and Esports

City of Lancaster (Calendar) 3/17 7:00P

Event date: March 18, 2025 Event Time: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM Location: 1600 Veterans Memorial Parkway https://www.lancaster-tx.com/1408/Library-Services Lancaster, TX 75134...

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Embrace the Challenge Fitness Class

City of Lancaster (Calendar) 3/16 7:00P

Event date: March 17, 2025 Event Time: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM Location: 1700 Veterans Memorial Parkway Lancaster, TX 75146 Description: For ages 55+ Only.

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Tacos and Tequila Festival Adds Hip-Hop Heavyweights to its Lineup!

Lancaster BubbleLife iReporter 3/19 12:56A Kathy Beazley

The ultimate fusion of hip-hop, tacos, and tequila just got even hotter! The 4th annual Tacos and Tequila Festival at Panther Island Pavilion on May 17 is turning up the heat with four legendary new...

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Fresh Finds for YOU!✨?

The Sister Studio 3/17 4:36A Jennifer Reed

Good morning and happy Monday, my friends! My kids are on Spring Break this week, so we re in Colorado and I m so, so excited to spend quality time all together as a family! Wish me luck snowboarding...

NEW Spring? + Sales on Sales!?

The Sister Studio 3/10 4:18A Jennifer Reed

Happy Monday my friends! I hope everyone has had a restful weekend and is ready to take on the week ahead! I have a jam packed newsletter today, including our Life in Lilac Spring launch , some really...

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Texas A&M coach Buzz Williams addresses online hate after guard Jace Carter reveals death threats

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/22 7:23A Associated Press

Carter said “it's hard” especially because the messages are “coming from your own fan base.”

Sochan, Johnson fuel Spurs rally past injury-depleted 76ers, 128-120

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/22 7:08A Associated Press

Stephon Castle added 17 points and a season-high 14 assists for San Antonio, which won consecutive games for the first time since Jan. 3.

VanVleet scores 37 as surging Rockets beat sliding Heat 102-98

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/22 6:48A Associated Press

Houston snapped a nine-game skid against Miami, which lost its 10th straight.

Dinwiddie and Washington lead Mavericks past Pistons 123-117, ending 4-game losing streak

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/22 6:16A Associated Press

Klay Thompson scored 20 and Naji Marshall had 19 points and 11 rebounds for the Mavericks, who snapped a four-game losing streak.

Goncalves scores decisive goal in shootout to give the Lightning a 3-2 win over the Stars

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/21 2:31A Associated Press

Goncalves scored his first shootout goal this season after Vasilevskiy made a glove save on Mikko Rantanen.

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What to Look for in Apartment Investments

VIP Realty 3/14 7:31A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

What to Look for in Apartment Investments Investing in apartment buildings and multi-family properties can be a lucrative venture for real estate investors looking to generate...

Inc. 5000 standout Archer Review taps new CEO

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/14 5:20A Alexa Reed

The McKinney-based provider of medical and nursing exam prep, which ranks near the top of the Inc. 5000, has a new leader at the helm.

Top Things to Do in Plano, Texas

VIP Realty 3/11 5:52A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Top Things to Do in Plano, Texas Plano, Texas, is a thriving city known for its excellent quality of life, great shopping and dining options, and numerous recreational...

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Texas measles outbreak expected to last for months, though vaccinations are up from last year

Spectrum Local News Health 3/21 6:54A Associated Press

Pharmacies across the U.S., especially in Texas, are seeing more demand for MMR shots.

Nestlé recalls some Lean Cuisine, Stouffer's meals

Spectrum Local News Health 3/19 3:15A Lydia Taylor

The company is asking consumers to return the products to the retailer from where it was purchased.

Lamar County reports 4 measles cases linked to West Texas outbreak

Spectrum Local News Health 3/14 4:11A Christine Sanchez

The individuals had traveled to Gaines County, health officials say.

Trump administration withdraws nomination of David Weldon for CDC director

Spectrum Local News Health 3/13 4:13A Associated Press

The Senate Health Committee announced Thursday morning that it was canceling a planned hearing on Weldon's nomination because of the withdrawal.

Top U.S. health agency makes $25,000 buyout offer to most of its employees

Spectrum Local News Health 3/9 4:46A Associated Press

The offer is part of President Donald Trump’s government cuts. The workers have until 5 p.m. on Friday to submit a response.

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NASA rover discovers out-of-place 'Skull' on Mars, and scientists are baffled

Live Science 4/22 7:27A

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has come across several unusual rocks that don't seem to be in their original place. Perseverance is currently searching for signs of ancient...

A long-lost Antarctic ice sheet could predict the future of New York City — one in which Lower...

Live Science 4/22 7:21A

On Oct. 29, 2012, Superstorm Sandy unleashed a 14-foot (4 meters) wall of seawater into New York City. Regionally, the storm killed 147 people, inflicted $50 billion in...

Major League Cricket to announce HQ relo to Texas

Dallas Business Journal 4/22 7:15A Holden Wilen

Major League Cricket, which launched in 2023, is set to announce a headquarters relocation to Grand Prairie during a press conference on April 24 ahead of the start of its...

Land deal pushes Texas closer to a new state park

Dallas Business Journal 4/22 7:08A Ben Sawyers – WFAA-TV

The land stretches through Lampasas and Burnet Counties and will be located across the Colorado River from the Colorado Bend State Park. Read this story to learn more about...

Watch boozing chimps share alcoholic fruit. Is this how social drinking started?

Live Science 4/22 6:55A

Chimps have been spotted sharing alcoholic food for the first time, hinting that ancient ape behaviors gave rise to social drinking in humans. Researchers filmed the boozing...