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BOOK REVIEW: REAP THE WIND by Joel Burcat

Garland unveils “The Big Hat” to celebrate its cowboy heritage

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UPDATE: Six people shot, one fatally, at West 7th area bar

DFW Scanner 10/5 2:15A dfwscanner

On Sunday, 10/05/2025, at approximately 1:40am, Fort Worth officers were dispatched to the 3000 block of Bledsoe Street (Social LIV) in reference to a shooting call. Upon...

Into the Woods presented by The Covenant School

Garland TX 10/1 10:40A

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Les Danses d’Automne presented by the Dallas Ballet Company

Garland TX 10/1 10:33A

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Hats Off to Garland's Big Hat

Garland TX 9/30 3:07A

At high noon Saturday, Sept. 27, the City of Garland held a “Hats Off Salute” to celebrate its newest addition.

Domestic fight turns into deadly stabbing, Fort Worth police say

DFW Scanner 9/29 10:42P dfwscanner

The Fort Worth Police Department is investigating a domestic related homicide that occurred near the 2800 block of Thorson Ln. On Monday, FWPD officers were called to the...

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BOOK REVIEW: REAP THE WIND by Joel Burcat

Garland BubbleLife iReporter 10/6 6:58P KAREN SIDDALL

Reap the Wind by Joel Burcat Riveting road trip during a massive and unexpected hurricane-force storm. Reap the Wind is the new climate-fiction road trip thriller by veteran author Joel Burcat,...

BOOK REVIEW: COLD GIRLS by Maxine Rae

Garland BubbleLife iReporter 10/6 6:23P KAREN SIDDALL

Cold Girls by Maxine Rae A strong debut novel about friendship, loss, survival, and moving forward. Cold Girls is the debut novel by Maxine Rae about the growth of a deep friendship between two...

My hair transformation with WELLBEL

Tanya Foster 9/30 8:49A Tanya Foster

Everytime I see Gaby and Patty to get my hair colored and trimmed they notice how much new hair growth I have. The same is true when I pop into the Dry Bar for a blow out. Wellbel has helped me...

Texas Womans University Conjures Up Tricks, Treats, and Record-setting Beats during October

Garland BubbleLife iReporter 9/29 10:56P Kathy Beazley

Calling all ghosts, ghouls, and goblins: Texas Womans University is conjuring up a spooktacular lineup of Halloween festivities this October as part of 31 Days of Denton Halloween with family-friendly...

September LTK Round-Up

Tanya Foster 9/28 9:00A Tanya Foster

I don't know about y'all, but I am seriously loving this cooler weather here in Dallas. It finally feels like fall. As September comes to a close, I wanted to share a little LTK Round-Up will all of...

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Texans are Invited to ‘Come On Over Y’All’ and Raise a Glass of Wine for Texas Wine Month

Texas Wine Lover 10/3 5:11A Jeff Cope

Press Release The Texas wine industry invites friends and families to ‘Come On Over Y’all’ and raise a glass to the hardworking people who contribute to this $24 billion...

DIFFA Dallas Announces Burgers + Burgundy

Crave DFW 9/25 7:22A Steven Doyle

DIFFA Dallas is excited to announce the return of the 16th Annual Burgers + Burgundy , hosted by MICHELIN Star Chef John Tesar . This year’s celebration brings a country-western flair while continuing...

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PRIME DAY: The Best of The Best!?

The Sister Studio 10/7 3:09A Jennifer Reed

Wahooooo! Prime Day is HERE!! The beauty deals always continue to impress me, and I rounded up my favorites HERE . I also found quite a few fashion items that really caught my eye. I hope this makes...

WHY A BLAZER IS THE ULTIMATE FALL WARDROBE ESSENTIAL

The Middle Page 10/1 1:47A Cathy Williamson

Why a Blazer Is the Ultimate Fall Wardrobe Essential When the temperatures and leaves begin to change, one piece always rises to the top of my fall wardrobe: the blazer. It s that magical layer that...

INSIDE: The Best of Amazon!????

The Sister Studio 9/28 3:32A Jennifer Reed

Good morning, friends! Does anyone else feel like the temps are finally cooling down so slowly, lol, but I can feel it happening! I am so ready! Today, I have my monthly Best of Amazon roundup for...

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NFL fines Jerry Jones $250,000 for obscene MetLife gesture he says was inadvertent

Spectrum News Sports 10/7 8:44A Associated Press

Jones was caught on a video that went viral smiling widely as he pointed toward fans before briefly flashing the gesture Sunday.

Billy Gillispie reinstated by Tarleton State after university review of anonymous complaint

Spectrum News Sports 10/7 1:58A Associated Press

The school has not revealed any details or the nature of the complaint that initiated the employee conduct review.

Former No. 1 Texas tumbles to unranked ahead of rivalry game with No. 6 Oklahoma

Spectrum News Sports 10/7 1:55A Associated Press

The Longhorns' season is on the brink at the midway point.

Cowboys have put the tie behind them and believe they can prove the skeptics wrong

Spectrum News Sports 10/7 1:42A Associated Press

Dallas is on the road Sunday against Carolina (2-3).

Cowboys dominate Jets 37-22 behind Prescott's 4 TD passes, two 90-yard scoring drives

Spectrum News Sports 10/6 3:41A Associated Press

The Cowboys gave Schottenheimer a win over the team for which he was the offensive coordinator from 2006 to 2011.

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New $100K fee for H-1B visas worries head of DFW Hospital Council

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/30 5:04A Noor Adatia

President Trump's new H-1B visa fee has North Texas hospitals scrambling to find solutions as they face potential physician shortages, especially in rural areas.

Dallas' tallest skyscraper deal inches closer with incentives package on table

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/29 12:36A Noor Adatia

Big changes appear on the horizon for the tallest skyscraper in Dallas and four city blocks surrounding it. Two prominent developers are getting closer to acquiring Bank of...

Medical City invests $300M to expand suburban hospitals

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/26 8:09A Aayush Gupta

Medical City Healthcare has reached several milestones as part of $1.7 billion in capital improvements planned over the next five years to meeting rising demand in...

How Children's Health, UT Southwestern are preparing $5 billion pediatric care campus

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/25 7:32A Plamedie Ifasso

Panelists Robert Feldbauer, chief facilities and real estate development officer for Children’s Health, Dr. Maeve Sheehan, physician executive for the pediatric campus, and...

Your Mental Health: Coping with dating app fatigue

Spectrum News Health 9/25 2:36A Nicole Clark, PhD

Dating apps aren't bad, but the highs and lows that come with trying to find your perfect match can take a toll on your mental health.

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Stuffed Acorn Squash

Love and Lemons 11/6 2:00A Jeanine Donofrio

Stuffed acorn squash is one of my favorite fall dinners. I often make it after trips to the farmers market, when I come home with more squash than I know what to do with. It s...

Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Joyful Healthy Eats 11/5 10:00P Krista

Meet your new favorite side dish! Crispy bacon and sweet maple syrup make these Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts totally irresistible. Make them for a weeknight dinner or for a holiday meal either way...

McKinney Is About To Get ‘Toasted’ When Cheba Hut Sparks New Joint

Restaurant News 11/5 7:09A RestaurantNews.com

Northern DFW homies get a fresh way to Tame the Munchies as the fast-growing brand opens another area shop Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Cheba Hut fans in McKinney will...

BRIX Holdings Names Erik Jensen Vice President of Marketing

Restaurant News 11/5 2:54A RestaurantNews.com

Erik Jensen Friendly s parent company taps award-winning brand leader to bolster marketing strategy and innovation across restaurant portfolio Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com...

Farmers Struggle With Tariffs, Despite China Deal to Buy US Soybeans

Civil Eats 11/3 9:01P Lisa Held

In Brief • President Donald Trump’s stated goal for tariffs is to bolster U.S. food production, but it’s unclear whether that will happen. • Farmers face shaky markets, not knowing when or to what...