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Dense fog advisory in effect through Thursday morning commute in parts of North Texas

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 5/1 2:53A CBS Texas Staff

A dense fog advisory is in effect for parts of North Texas until 10 a.m., including Tarrant and Dallas counties. Northern counties, including Denton and Collin, aren't part of the advisory. This means...

Ancestry & Genealogy Help

Lancaster Calendar of Events 4/30 7:00P

Event date: May 1, 2025 Event Time: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM Location: 1600 VETERANS MEMORIAL PKWY Lancaster, TX 75134 Description: Are you interested in tracking your ancestors?...

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Lancaster Calendar of Events 4/29 7:00P

Event date: April 30, 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

Man dies in police custody following traffic stop for felony warrants, Dallas police say

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 4/29 3:05A Briauna Brown

The Dallas Police Department announced it has launched an investigation after a suspect died in police custody early Tuesday morning. Just after 12:35 a.m., DPD said an...

Early Voting

Lancaster Calendar of Events 4/28 7:00P

Event date: April 29, 2025 Event Time: 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM Location: Lancaster, TX 75146

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6 Essential Tips to Planning the Interiors for Your New Build

IBB Design 4/30 11:50P IBB AT Home

Congratulations on building your new home! This milestone is both thrilling and full of possibilities. But once the excitement settles, you may find yourself wondering, The...

Ancestry & Genealogy Help

City of Lancaster (Calendar) 4/30 7:00P

Event date: May 1, 2025 Event Time: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM Location: 1600 VETERANS MEMORIAL PKWY Lancaster, TX 75134 Description: Are you interested in tracking your ancestors?...

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Wizard Wednesdays with Ethan

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Event date: April 30, 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

Early Voting

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Event date: April 29, 2025 Event Time: 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM Location: Lancaster, TX 75146

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City of Lancaster (Calendar) 4/28 7:00P

Event date: April 29, 2025 Event Time: 12:00 AM - 06:00 PM Location: 1600 Veterans Memorial Parkway https://www.lancaster-tx.com/1408/Library-Services Lancaster, TX 75134...

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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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Mikko Rantanen is settling in as a Star, and now really on other side after goal against the Avs

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/1 4:39A Associated Press

Mikko Rantanen is now really on the other side, settling in as a Star and going back to Colorado with a chance to advance in the NHL playoffs.

Athletics bust out in 9th with 2-run homer by Rooker and grand slam by Butler, beat Rangers 7-1

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/1 4:23A Associated Press

Brent Rooker hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the ninth inning as the Athletics beat the Rangers 7-1.

Javy Báez's 9th career grand slam leads Tigers over Astros 7-4

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/1 3:59A Associated Press

Javy Báez capped a five-run third inning with his ninth career grand slam, Detroit Tigers avoided a series sweep by beating the Houston Astros 7-4.

Everything comes together in one big game for Jacob deGrom and the Texas Rangers offense

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/30 3:09A Associated Press

Texas had a much-needed offensive breakout while deGrom struck out seven over six scoreless innings for his first win in more than two years.

Yainer Diaz drives in 3 runs to help the Astros rally to a 6-4 win over the Tigers

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/30 2:52A Associated Press

The Astros scored three runs in the sixth and seventh innings — all with two outs — for a 6-2 lead.

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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...

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Measles jumps borders in North America with outbreaks in Canada, Mexico and U.S.

Spectrum Local News Health 5/1 2:29A Associated Press

North America’s three biggest measles outbreaks continue to balloon, with more than 2,500 known cases.

Houston, Dallas rank among worst in U.S. for ozone pollution, air quality report reveals

Spectrum Local News Health 4/30 6:15A Christine Sanchez

Almost half of the U.S. population lives with “unhealthy” levels of harmful air pollution, a report from the American Lung Association reveals.

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.

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Toyota sees $1.3B profit decline in two months over tariff impacts

Dallas Business Journal 5/8 9:59A Sydney Asher

The impact of the Trump administration's auto tariff policy is becoming clearer as Toyota discloses the multi-billion dollar loss in profit in just two months. The company's...

IndyCar's Grand Prix of Arlington to end nearly 30-year street racing drought

Dallas Business Journal 5/8 9:52A Holden Wilen

Thousands of people are expected to attend the Grand Prix of Arlington next March — the first street race of this kind in Dallas-Fort Worth in decades. Here's an inside look...

Irish paper company to close Forney mill, cut hundreds of jobs

Dallas Business Journal 5/8 9:43A Plamedie Ifasso

The first round of cuts is anticipated to begin in late June and will impact positions including production staff, supervisors and the vice president of the mill.

Spotlight dims on $340 million Frisco arts center

Dallas Business Journal 5/8 9:10A Aayush Gupta

Plans to bring Broadway shows to Frisco are in limbo after voters rejected funding proposals for a potential performing arts center. Learn about the opposition to the project...

Trump Nominates Food-Focused Health Entrepreneur Casey Means for Surgeon General

Civil Eats 5/8 6:58A Lisa Held

May 8, 2025 – Yesterday, President Trump nominated Casey Means as the country’s top doctor. Means, a health entrepreneur who advocates for changing food choices and farm...