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Texas redistricting battle to start new phase with Democrats expected return to Capitol

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 8/17 3:23A Jack Fink

For the second week, Republicans and Democrats have continued their showdown over new congressional maps in Texas, which will result in five new GOP-majority districts at the...

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Event date: August 17, 2025 Event Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Location: Lancaster, TX 75146

Texas House fails to make a quorum on 6th attempt as Democrats continue holdout, second special...

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 8/15 5:05A CBS Texas Staff

The Texas House reconvened Friday morning in its sixth attempt to make a quorum, after Democrats left the state to protest a redistricting plan expected to favor Republicans...

Embattled bar ‘Rodeo Dallas' heads back to court in ongoing fight to reopen

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 8/15 2:12A Maria Guerrero and Alanna Quille

A Deep Ellum bar at the center of a public safety battle will stay closed at least for now. A Dallas County judge said she’ll decide on Friday whether to keep the doors of Rodeo Dallas shut for good....

Dallas police seize nearly 400 pounds of marijuana from storage facility and arrest a man

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 8/14 8:09A Julia Falcon

A man is in jail after Dallas police seized almost 400 pounds of marijuana from a storage facility earlier this month. The Dallas Police Department said a tip was sent in...

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City of Lancaster (Calendar) 8/16 7:00P

Event date: August 17, 2025 Event Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Location: Lancaster, TX 75146

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City of Lancaster (Calendar) 8/13 7:00P

Event date: August 14, 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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City of Lancaster (Calendar) 8/13 7:00P

Event date: August 14, 2025 Event Time: 12:30 PM - 11:59 PM Location: 1600 VETERANS MEMORIAL PKWY Lancaster, TX 75146 Description: Kids can dive into the world of coding every...

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City of Lancaster (Calendar) 8/12 7:00P

Event date: August 13, 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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City of Lancaster (Calendar) 8/12 7:00P

Event date: August 13, 2025 Event Time: 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM Location: 1600 VETERANS MEMORIAL PKWY Lancaster, TX 75134

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25+ Affordable Workwear Outfits??

The Sister Studio 8/17 4:03A Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday, my friends! We survived the first week of school over here it was a whirlwind!! I hope everyone had a wonderful week. I put together 25 different workwear outfits for you today: these...

THE RICH SHADE EVERY FALL WARDROBE NEEDS: CHOCOLATE BROWN

The Middle Page 8/16 5:31A Cathy Williamson

THE RICH SHADE EVERY FALL WARDROBE NEEDS: CHOCOLATE BROWN Happy Saturday! What a whirlwind of a week this has been for me. We got back from Montana on Monday and went straight into work mode. I don t...

Your Weekly Dose of Outfit Inspo!??

The Sister Studio 8/8 1:24A Jennifer Reed

TGIF, my friends! I can t believe the end of summer (at least for us!) is here. My kids start school next week and I feel like this summer has truly gone by in the blink of an eye. I ve been trying to...

WHY EVERY WOMAN OVER 50 NEEDS A GREAT T-SHIRT DRESS

The Middle Page 8/6 8:50A Cathy Williamson

Why Every Woman Over 50 Needs a Great T-Shirt Dress (Now and Into Fall) Let s talk about one of the most underrated pieces in a woman s wardrobe: the t-shirt dress . If you re over 50 and living in...

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No. 1 Texas, No. 2 Penn St each place 3 players on Associated Press preseason All-America first...

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/18 9:05A Associated Press

The AP All-America team for this season will be released in December.

TCU sets sights on Big 12 title with Hoover leading the charge

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/18 2:35A Associated Press

This is the second year with defensive coordinator Andy Avalos, the former Boise State head coach.

Texas Tech's Joey McGuire feels the pressure after cash-driven roster overhaul

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/18 2:23A Associated Press

Expectations are as high as ever on the South Plains of Lubbock, Texas.

Former Texas receiver Isaiah Bond cleared of sexual assault charges by Collin County grand jury

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/15 5:01A Spectrum News Staff

Bond says he has signed with the Cleveland Browns.

Brian Schottenheimer credits time with Pete Carroll in helping become a more well-rounded coach

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/15 2:58A Associated Press

Carroll’s relentless desire to create competition was an aspect that particularly captivated Schottenheimer.

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North Texas hospitals spent billions on uncompensated care in 2024

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/15 1:51A Davie Nguyen

Dallas-Fort Worth's strong and diverse health care sector is on full display in the new edition of our hospitals list — along with its caring nature. Dive into the data and...

Sticker shock is coming for employer health plans in 2026. Here's why.

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/14 8:43A Andy Medici

An increasingly popular class of drugs is just one of the factors fueling the sticker shock.

Best Neighborhoods in Keller, Texas

VIP Realty 8/14 4:29A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Best Neighborhoods in Keller, Texas Keller, Texas—a picturesque suburb in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex—offers a small-town charm with all the amenities of a big city...

JUST LISTED: Modern Home for Rent in Dallas at 1277 Clifftop Near Bishop Arts District

DFW Urban Realty 8/8 8:54P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

JUST LISTED: Modern Home for Rent in Dallas at 1277 Clifftop Near Bishop Arts District If you’ve been looking for the perfect mix of style, comfort, and location, the newly...

North Texas area's largest hospitals, 2025

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/8 12:00A

ABOUT THE LIST: DBJ combined multiple data sources for this list, including hospital surveys; Texas Acute Care Hospital Utilization Reports from 2023 and 2024 from the Texas...

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Texas health officials declare end of measles outbreak

Spectrum Local News Health 8/18 5:50A Katharine Finnerty

Ninety-nine people were hospitalized, and two school-aged children died in the measles outbreak that began in late winter.

Advocates worry drug overdoses will rise due to federal cuts

Spectrum Local News Health 8/12 4:15A Geraldine Torrellas

Overdose deaths declined between 2023 to 2024 and advocates attribute this to naloxone distribution.

Tips for easing back to school anxiety in kids

Spectrum Local News Health 8/10 7:32A Nicole Clark, PhD

For many kids, going back to school triggers anxiety and even depression. But for parents, there are strategies to help your kids adjust.

New clinic opens in North Texas community considered a health care desert

Spectrum Local News Health 8/6 5:32A Valencia Jones

A 2024 Tarleton University study shows over 75% of Texas counties lack adequate access to medical specialists.

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20 Easy Apple Recipes to Try This Fall

Love and Lemons 9/16 5:14A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Have you gone apple picking yet this fall? I haven t, but I m already dreaming about all the apple recipes I ll make once I do. I ll toss raw apples into fresh fall salads,...

As Federal Support for On-Farm Solar Declines, Is Community Agrivoltaics the Future?

Civil Eats 9/15 10:01P Rebekah Alvey

Some of the thickest hay in the meadow at Jack’s Solar Garden , in Longmont, Colorado, is on the west side under an elm tree. The tree offers shade, absorbs the brunt of...

Rachel’s Kitchen Celebrating FIRST Birthday With Guest Specials!

Restaurant News 9/15 7:36A RestaurantNews.com

( RestaurantNews.com ) Rachel’s Kitchen fresh, casual eatery known for its wholesome, made-to-order food is proud to celebrate one year in the Dallas-Fort Worth area! Located...

Parmesan Mushroom Polenta

Joyful Healthy Eats 9/14 11:00P Krista

This Mushroom Polenta recipe pairs saut ed shallots and mushrooms with creamy Parmesan polenta and fresh thyme. It s naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, but everyone will devour it! It s screams...

Protein Pancakes

Love and Lemons 9/14 2:44A Jeanine Donofrio

Protein pancakes! If you love starting your day with a high-protein breakfast, this recipe is for you. Each pancake contains about 8 grams of protein, which comes out to...

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