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Heavy rain falls in parts of North Texas Wednesday morning ahead of another heat advisory

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 8/20 7:30A Steven Rosenbaum

Amid the hottest stretch of weather of the 2025 so far, morning commutes in parts of North Texas were slowed by heavy rain. The rain started to the northwest of the Metroplex...

Lancaster ISD high school football player dies after medical emergency at practice, district says

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 8/20 6:52A Matthew Davisson

A high school football player at Lancaster ISD suffered a medical emergency on Monday and later died at the hospital, the school district confirmed Wednesday morning. In a...

Wizard Wednesdays with Ethan

Lancaster Calendar of Events 8/19 7:00P

Event date: August 20, 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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Lancaster Calendar of Events 8/19 7:00P

Event date: August 20, 2025 Event Time: 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM Location: 1600 VETERANS MEMORIAL PKWY Lancaster, TX 75134

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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City of Lancaster (Calendar) 8/19 7:00P

Event date: August 20, 2025 Event Time: 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM Location: 1600 VETERANS MEMORIAL PKWY Lancaster, TX 75134

Wizard Wednesdays with Ethan

City of Lancaster (Calendar) 8/19 7:00P

Event date: August 20, 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

Library Closed

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

Kodable

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) 8/13 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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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...

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Wings center Li Yueru is out for the season after spraining a knee ligament

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/20 3:42A Associated Press

The team says the 26-year-old from China is expected to make a full recovery.

Texas Tech transfer running back Quinten Joyner sustains season-ending knee injury

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/19 6:07A Associated Press

Joyner is a Southern California transfer who went to high school in Texas.

No. 19 Texas A&M's Marcel Reed determined to prove he's more than just a runner

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/19 3:52A Associated Press

Reed started last season as Conner Weigman’s backup before earning the job in October

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.

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JUST LISTED: Corner Lot Home for Sale in Garland, TX at 319 Cole Street in Schreiber Estates

DFW Urban Realty 8/19 8:40P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

JUST LISTED: Spacious 5-Bedroom Corner Lot Home for Sale in Garland, TX – 319 Cole Street Open Floor Plan With Smart Layout This inviting home features a wide-open living...

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...

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Domestic violence cases against men are on the rise

Spectrum Local News Health 8/20 9:54A Valencia Jones

Advocates say too many male victims of domestic violence are afraid to speak out about their abuse.

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.

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Creemees, Community, and Coalition: NSAC’s Summer Meeting in Stowe, Vermont

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 8/22 3:42A Laura Zaks

The hills are alive with the Sound of NSAC As we do every summer, NSAC coalition members recently gathered for our summer meeting, from August 4-7, in Stowe, Vermont. Located some 25 miles east of...

Moscow Mule

Love and Lemons 8/21 3:39A Jeanine Donofrio

Have you ever made a Moscow mule? Served in a copper mug, this cocktail looks fancy, but don t be fooled. With just three ingredients—vodka, ginger beer, and fresh lime...

Spicy Shrimp Pasta With Blistered Cherry Tomatoes

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/20 11:00P Krista

Spicy Shrimp Pasta is a light, healthy pasta dish that s perfect for the seafood lover! It s easy to make, light, packed with flavor and done in 30 minutes. While I love seafood, I just don t buy it...

BOOK REVIEW: SNOWGLOBE (SNOWGLOBE, #1) by Soyoung Park

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/20 6:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Snowglobe by Soyoung Park Mesmerizing! Snowglobe is a young adult dystopian tale by Korean author Soyoung Park, recently translated into English by Joungmin Lee Comfort. It is the first book of a...

BOOK REVIEW: MCMINNVILLE by Derrick McCartney

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/20 5:00A KAREN SIDDALL

McMinnville by Derrick McCartney Fictional deep dive into unexplained UFO phenomena. McMinnville is the fictional account of a retired NYPD cold case detective who decides to look into an old...

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