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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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I-35W in Downtown Fort Worth reopens after deadly crash

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 7/21 2:58A Julia Falcon

All northbound lanes of I-35W near Downtown Fort Worth were shut down early Monday morning due to a deadly crash. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, the...

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...

Library Closed

Lancaster Calendar of Events 7/19 7:00P

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

Toddler Storytime

Lancaster Calendar of Events 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

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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Library Closed

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

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

Ancestry Help

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...

Mobile Book Trailer

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

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...

Wizard Wednesdays with Ethan

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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WHY EVERY WOMAN OVER 50 NEEDS A STRAPLESS WHITE DRESS THIS SUMMER

The Middle Page 7/21 2:21A Cathy Williamson

The Essential White Summer Dress for Women Over 50 Hi, ladies! How are all of you? We just got back from the most amazing three days in Miami at the Four Seasons Surf Club . I had no idea this place...

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...

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Texas Fury Texans high school girls flag football team win championship title

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/21 3:45A Associated Press, Christine Sanc

The team, represented by the Houston Texans, is made up of athletes from the Austin area.

Chiefs' Rashee Rice to participate in training camp despite jail sentence

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/21 3:32A Associated Press

This comes three days after Rice was sentenced to 30 days in jail and five years of probation for a crash in Dallas that injured multiple people.

Christian Walker’s go-ahead HR in the 6th inning propels Astros past Mariners 11-3

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/21 2:57A Associated Press

The Astros have scored at least nine runs in a game 11 times this season. They are 11-0 in those games.

Call it a comeback! Hutchinson, McCaffrey, Prescott, McCarthy aiming to bounce back from injuries

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/21 2:56A Associated Press

The Cowboys are counting on Prescott to bounce back to help them get back to the playoffs following a three-year postseason run with just seven wins.

'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.

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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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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...

Op-ed: We Need a Food Bill of Rights

Civil Eats 7/29 10:00P Tambra Raye Stevenson

Oklahoma sits at the center of the U.S. wheat belt, exporting grain across the world and supplying flour that fills pantries nationwide. It is a major pork producer and also part of America’s cattle...

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Free First Day of School Flags: Make The First Day Special

Confessions of Parenting- Fun Games, Jokes, and Mo 8/3 7:30A Michele Tripple

Make the first day extra special with our free printable First Day of School Flags. These are perfect for photo ops, memory-making, and starting the ... Read more The post...

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