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SERVPRO Team Shaw Bolsters Growth with Two Major Acquisitions in 2025

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Sen. Ted Cruz, Rep. Julie Johnson weigh in on President Trump's tariffs

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 4/27 2:34A Steven Rosenbaum

As President Trump's tariffs continue to cause uncertainty in the financial markets and broader economy, two Texas lawmakers spoke with Jack Fink for "Eye On Politics" about...

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Woman grazed by officers after she shot at Grand Prairie police from backyard, PD says

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 4/24 6:30A Frank Heinz

Two Grand Prairie police officers are on leave after shooting a woman they say shot at them from behind a fence early Thursday morning. The police department said officers...

Irving woman wants court-ordered power to question city about proposed casino dealings, old Texas...

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 4/24 6:29A Marvin Hurst

Ada Pimentel did not file a public records request to learn more about a proposed destination casino resort in Irving. However, when a law firm drafted two letters of...

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SERVPRO Team Shaw Bolsters Growth with Two Major Acquisitions in 2025

Lancaster BubbleLife iReporter 4/22 11:48P Jennifer Halstead

SERVPRO Team Shaw Expands Again in 2025 SERVPRO Team Shaw , one of the largest franchises in the country, continues to make waves in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market under the leadership of...

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THOUGHTFUL GIFT IDEAS FOR MOTHER’S DAY

The Middle Page 4/27 3:49A Cathy Williamson

Celebrating Mother s Day: Thoughtful Gift Ideas for all of the mamas Hello, ladies! I hope you all have had a great weekend. I hosted my mom s 85th birthday dinner at our home on Friday night. It was...

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MY FAVORITE SPRING BLAZERS

The Middle Page 4/22 2:16A Cathy Williamson

MY FAVORITE SPRING BLAZERS Hello, ladies! I hope you all had a blessed Easter weekend! After we got back from St. Barts last Monday night, the week was a total blur! I had a lot to catch up on,...

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Inter Miami, without Messi, loses 1st MLS game of season as FC Dallas rallies for a 4-3 victory

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/28 2:06A Associated Press

Inter Miami squandered a two-goal advantage and slipped to 5-1-3, with 18 points.

Cowboys believe latest rebuild of offensive line in NFL draft is path to contention

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/27 4:13A Associated Press

The Dallas Cowboys believe their latest rebuilding of the offensive line through the NFL draft is a proven way to stay in contention

Cowboys take Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Booker with 12th pick in NFL draft

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/25 3:25A Associated Press

It was a somewhat surprising choice for a club without an overwhelming need, but with priorities seemingly higher than another blocker.

Cincinnati Bengals take Texas A&M DE Shemar Stewart with No. 17 pick at NFL draft

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/25 3:25A Associated Press

The Bengals had the 25th-ranked scoring defense in the NFL last season and hope Stewart’s size and speed will help.

Broncos add cornerback Jahdae Barron of Texas to team up with star Pat Surtain II

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/25 2:39A Associated Press

Coach Sean Payton praised Barron’s skills and football IQ.

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Baylor Scott & White-leased medical complex in Plano bought by LA firm

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/25 6:55A Aayush Gupta

A Los Angeles-based real estate investment firm has acquired a medical complex in Plano. The 49,228-square-foot property was first developed in 2022 and is fully leased.

JUST LISTED: Updated 3 Car Garage Home For Sale in Denton, TX

DFW Urban Realty 4/19 9:48P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed: Updated Home For Sale at 1400 San Marino Lane in Denton, TX – Ridgemont Addition 1400 San Marino Lane, Denton TX 76205 – Ridgemont Addition If you’re buying a...

The healthcare industry challenge: Cutting costs without compromising care

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/17 4:03A BOK Financial

Medical providers across the country are in the midst of a financial struggle, faced with ever-rising costs and operational complexities that threaten their viability and can...

Frisco, Texas Top Attractions & Things to Do

VIP Realty 4/15 11:54A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Frisco, Texas Top Attractions & Things to Do If you're looking for a city that perfectly blends suburban comfort with big-city excitement, Frisco, Texas should be at the top...

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First confirmed case of measles in Dallas-Fort Worth child, health officials say

Spectrum Local News Health 4/23 9:48A Kaila Garrett

There has been a confirmed case of the measles involving a student at Willow Spring Middle School, according to Collin County Health Care Services.

Spring allergies are back. Here's how to check pollen levels and keep from sneezing

Spectrum Local News Health 4/19 5:14A Associated Press

The severity of your allergies can depend on where you live, what you’re allergic to and your lifestyle.

Bird flu detected in 4 mammal species in Texas Panhandle

Spectrum Local News Health 4/17 4:36A Christine Sanchez

The virus was found in foxes, raccoons, striped skunks and domestic cats in six counties.

RFK Jr.'s mixed message about the measles outbreaks draws criticism from health officials

Spectrum Local News Health 4/16 2:36A Associated Press

Kennedy has not been regularly briefed in person on the outbreak by his own infectious disease experts at the CDC at least through March 21.

Study: Austin among top healthiest cities in U.S., other Texas cities lag behind

Spectrum Local News Health 4/15 6:30A Kaila Garrett

Several Texas cities ranked near the bottom of the list of the healthiest cities to live in America, except for Austin, Texas.

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World's largest atom smasher turned lead into gold — and then destroyed it in an instant

Live Science 5/9 8:41A ben.turner@futurenet.com (Ben Tu

Medieval alchemists were obsessed with the idea of turning lead into gold, a concept known as chrysopoeia. But they may have had more luck swapping out the philosopher's stone...

Plants: Facts about our oxygen providers

Live Science 5/9 7:42A

Quick facts about plants Where they live: Plants are found on every continent, even Antarctica, and every ocean. What they eat: Plants use sunlight for photosynthesis, which...

Doomed Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482 could hit Earth tonight. Here's when.

Live Science 5/9 7:34A

The failed Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482 will conclude its roughly 50-year jaunt through Earth's orbit this weekend, with experts predicting it could crash back to our planet...

Protests Mount Against ICE Detentions of Immigrant Farmworkers

Civil Eats 5/9 7:10A Brian Calvert

In response to federal immigration enforcement targeting farmworkers and their communities around the country, the United Farm Workers union (UFW) organized a demonstration in...

'If it was a man, we would say that's a warrior's grave': Weapon-filled burials are shaking up what...

Live Science 5/9 6:00A lgeggel@livescience.com (Laura G

In Birka, Sweden, there is a roughly 1,000-year-old Viking burial teeming with lethal weapons — a sword, an ax-head, spears, knives, shields and a quiver of arrows — as well...