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Arlington player claims $1 million Texas Lottery scratch-off prize

Zone d'Mambo set to play Vitruvian Salsa Festival Saturday, August 9

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Top Stories: ➊ – Dallas family blames sheriff's office for overdose death of 21-year-old jail inmate (Tuesday), ➋ – No A/C? Dallas County program provides free window units to stay cool this summer (Wednesday), ➌ – Trial date set for Gateway Church founder Robert Morris in civil case over child sex abuse allegations (Thursday), ➍ – Salvation Army opens cooling stations as temperatures hit triple-digits in North Texas (Thursday), ➎ – Garden Gimlet Cocktail (Thursday)

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Two Democrats enter Texas attorney general race as Paxton sets sights on U.S. Senate

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 7/20 2:58A Nathalie Marie Palacios

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton 's decision to run for the U.S. Senate has opened a rare vacancy in statewide office, triggering a crowded race to replace him with at least...

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Event date: July 20, 2025 Event Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Location: Lancaster, TX 75146

Toddler Storytime

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Event date: July 18, 2025 Event Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: 1600 VETERANS MEMORIAL PKWY Lancaster, TX 75134

Kansas City Chiefs' Rashee Rice sentenced to 30 days in jail, 5 years probation for multi-car crash...

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 7/17 7:25A Julia Falcon

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has been sentenced to 30 days in jail and five years of probation for a Dallas car crash. According to a statement from the Dallas...

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Event date: July 17, 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...

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Event date: July 20, 2025 Event Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Location: Lancaster, TX 75146

Toddler Storytime

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

Event date: July 18, 2025 Event Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: 1600 VETERANS MEMORIAL PKWY Lancaster, TX 75134

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

Event date: July 17, 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...

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Event date: July 17, 2025 Event Time: 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM Location: 1600 VETERANS MEMORIAL PKWY Lancaster, TX 75134 Description: Come visit our Mobile Book Trailer parked next...

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City of Lancaster (Calendar) 7/15 7:00P

Event date: July 16, 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

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A Visit to an Old Friend: Hererra’s Cafe

Crave DFW 7/8 8:20A Steven Doyle

Herrera’s in Oak Cliff is more than a surviving restaurant—it’s the living core of a once-sprawling dynasty. Over the years, as various Herrera family members stepped away or closed their doors, the...

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FAVORITES OF HOME FROM NSALE AND BEST UNDER $100 ITEMS

The Middle Page 7/13 6:19A Cathy Williamson

FAVORITES OF HOME FROM NSALE AND BEST UNDER $100 ITEMS AWAY LUGGAGE (sold separately) // LAUNDRY DETERGENT ( box set) // SHEET SET // CANDLE // HANDCARE (box set) // TABLERUNNER // FREEZE COOLING...

It’s HERE!? NSALE Looks For LESS!??

The Sister Studio 7/12 2:10A Jennifer Reed

Hi, friends! My annual NSale for LESS post is HERE! This is a labor of love, so I hope it’s helpful and something you can continue to reference–I do think this is the BEST one YET! I comb through...

AMAZON: Last Chance to SAVE!!??‍♀️?

The Sister Studio 7/10 4:54A Jennifer Reed

Happy Thursday, my friends! Tomorrow is the last day to shop Prime Day Deals , and there were several new promos added today that I wanted to share! I rounded up my favorites below, along with some...

THE BEST WHITE PANTS FOR SUMMER AND MORE NSALE ITEMS

The Middle Page 7/9 4:32A Cathy Williamson

Hi, ladies! Were you one of the lucky ones who got to shop the NSale yesterday? I had to wait until today ( I must not have spent as much money last year my husband will be so proud!), and my cart is...

The BEST of Prime Day!!!??

The Sister Studio 7/8 4:42A Jennifer Reed

Hi friends!! Prime Day is HERE and I have spent hours on hours scouring Amazon and cross-checking prices for the very very BEST deals! This year the beauty deals REALLY impressed me there are SO...

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'Together For Texas': Rangers to sell T-shirts to help flood relief efforts

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/18 7:28A Katharine Finnerty

The team will be selling a “Together For Texas” T-shirt throughout its series against the Detroit Tigers this weekend.

Rangers acquire José Ruiz and cash from the Braves for Dane Dunning in swap of right-handers

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/18 2:58A Associated Press

The 30-year-old Ruiz has split the season between Philadelphia and Atlanta and both teams' Triple-A affiliates.

Veteran 1B Rowdy Tellez works out with Texas Rangers in anticipation of joining their roster

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/18 2:50A Associated Press

Tellez signed a minor league deal with the Rangers on July 5, a week after being released by Seattle.

Pacquiao is back, but how back is he? Saturday's fight against Barrios will reveal all

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/18 2:14A Associated Press

It will be Pacquiao's first fight since losing by unanimous decision to Yordenis Ugás nearly four years ago.

Rangers 1B Jake Burger goes on the injured list for 2nd time this season

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/17 2:25A Associated Press

Texas placed Burger on the 10-day IL on Wednesday because of a left quad strain.

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These are the new $100K jobs in Dallas Fort-Worth

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/16 1:27A Leonardo Rosas

The surge in DFW salaries that started in the wake of Covid-19 has meant several new additions to the $100K-and-up club in recent years. Take a look at the new six-figure jobs...

JUST LISTED: Luxury Bungalow Home For Rent at 1718 Ripley St. in Dallas

DFW Urban Realty 7/11 10:02P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed: Fully Furnished 4-Bedroom Bungalow For Lease at 1718 Ripley St. in East Dallas – Near Downtown, Uptown & Lower Greenville Now available for lease in one of...

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Focus on first responders' mental health grows as death toll rises in flood-ravaged Texas

Spectrum Local News Health 7/9 6:00A Associated Press

“We process it the best we can,” Lt. Colonel Ben Baker of the Texas Game Wardens said after taking a deep breath.

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Classic Frozen Margarita Recipe

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/3 11:00P Krista

Step away from the bottled margarita mix! This Classic Frozen Margarita recipe tastes SO much better than the restaurant and it s easy to make at home. You don t need to rent one of those giant frozen...

The Crowd-Pleasing Dinner I Make Every August

Love and Lemons 8/3 4:08A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Everyone goes crazy for corn and tomatoes in August, but there’s one unsung veggie that’s at its peak right now too… Eggplant! I’m planning to cook with it as much as I can...

Healthy Zucchini Muffins (So Moist!)

Joyful Healthy Eats 7/31 11:00P Krista

These easy Zucchini Muffins are light, moist, and fluffy with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg for cozy flavor. This is my go-to recipe for using up that summer zucchini! Most clich s exist because they...

No-Bake Protein Balls

Love and Lemons 7/31 3:11A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

When I need an afternoon energy boost, these protein balls are the perfect bite-size snack! Made with peanut butter, honey, and mini chocolate chips, they re lightly sweet,...

Lemon Pepper Seasoning

Joyful Healthy Eats 7/30 11:00P Krista

This homemade Lemon Pepper Seasoning adds a pop of citrus and pepper to kick up the flavor to chicken, seafood, veggies and more. It s budget-friendly and so easy to make yourself! This lemon pepper...