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Top Stories: ➊ – Your Mental Health: Uncertainty around SNAP benefits during the government shutdown is causing anxiety (Friday), ➋ – Cross Post: The Organic Science and Research Investment Act: What It Is and How It Benefits All Farmers (Wednesday), ➌ – October Outfit Round-Up (Tuesday), ➍ – The Stewpot Celebrated its 50th Anniversary with a Festive Birthday Party (Wednesday), ➎ – Headington Companies Brings Commissary and Tango Room to HALL Park in Frisco (Wednesday)

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Texas attorney general claims dozens of illegal immigration arrests but refuses to release details

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 11/4 8:28A Kelsy Mittauer

It started with a press release in late October: the office of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton office announced the arrest of 35 illegal immigrants. The write-up touted...

What is a VATRE? 9 North Texas school districts have it on the ballot

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 11/4 8:19A S.E. Jenkins

Some Texas school districts are holding Voter-Approved Tax Rate Elections (VATRE) in 2025, where voters will decide whether to approve a property tax rate increase . This...

Texans to decide on Proposition 4, a $20 billion plan to prevent future water shortages

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 11/4 8:13A CBS Texas Staff

As Texas' population continues to grow, state leaders warn that without major planning and investment, water shortages could reach crisis levels. Lawmakers approved a $20...

Texas election results: State Senate District 9

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 11/4 8:12A CBS Texas Staff

Tuesday's elections in Texas included a seat in the state Senate for part of Tarrant County. Senate District 9, which comprises northwestern Tarrant County , is vacant after...

North Texas 2025 election results show live vote count

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 11/4 8:08A CBS Texas Staff

Voters across North Texas headed to the polls this Tuesday to decide several key local races, including the State Senate District 9 race, numerous statewide propositions, and...

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2025 Holiday Gift Guides

Tanya Foster 11/2 4:00A Tanya Foster

It's tiimmmeee (Mariah Carey voice)! We are finally launching our 2025 Holiday Gift Guides . We are approaching prime holiday shopping time, so today I have created the ultimate holiday guide of all...

The Stewpot Celebrated its 50th Anniversary with a Festive Birthday Party

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 10/29 5:05A Juliette DC

The Stewpot marked its 50 th anniversary on October 24 th with a lively celebration at its new campus on Malcolm X Blvd., joined by founders, supporters, elected officials and staff. The Dallas Street...

October Outfit Round-Up

Tanya Foster 10/28 5:00A Tanya Foster

Howdy folks! Can you believe there are only a few days left in October? Let's wrap up the month with an outfit round-up of all my favorite looks from this past month. Fall is always the time of year...

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Scot’s Tennis Team Ends Season Strong

The Bagpipe Online 10/28 7:21A Samuel Torgan, Reporter

Recently, the tennis team finished their fall doubles season and made it all the way to the UIL Area Championships after going undefeated in district for 15 games, before...

Dallas-Forth-Worth Airport Update

The Bagpipe Online 10/27 7:53A Gunner Thomson, Reporter

By 2027, travelers and residents passing through Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport may find themselves walking into a terminal unlike any other in the airport’s 50 years...

New Bagel Shop Opens Next To School

The Bagpipe Online 10/27 7:27A Elaine Engel, Reporter

As realtors love to say, location is everything. When it comes to ideal placement, few could hope for a location for a bagel shop than right next to a high school. In the...

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HEB Rockwall Open!

Crave DFW 10/29 8:03A Steven Doyle

H-E-B is bringing a whole new level of excitement to Rockwall with the grand opening of its sprawling 131,000-square-foot store, marking the retailer’s 10th location in the DFW Metroplex. Located at...

This Isn’t Your Spring Break Cancun Get-a-Way

Crave DFW 10/29 7:44A Steven Doyle

Cancún is a destination that dances effortlessly between turquoise seas, sun-drenched beaches, and a culinary scene that rivals the world’s most celebrated destinations. If you’re chasing indulgent...

Headington Companies Brings Commissary and Tango Room to HALL Park in Frisco

Crave DFW 10/29 5:12A Steven Doyle

Big news for North Texas food lovers: Dallas-based HALL Group just announced that Headington Companies will bring Commissary and Tango Room — two of Dallas’ most acclaimed dining spots — to HALL Park...

Dallas: Let’s Talk Michelin

Crave DFW 10/29 4:48A Steven Doyle

Dallas just turned up the heat — and the culinary world is paying attention. The 2025 Michelin Guide has officially crowned two Dallas restaurants with its coveted stars, cementing the city’s place...

Discovering Adega Vinho’s and Signor Vineyard’s New Tasting Rooms in Fredericksburg

Texas Wine Lover 10/29 1:09A Laurie Ware

Adega Vinho on Adams Fredericksburg has a way of blending tradition with constant reinvention, and nowhere is that spirit more alive than at Adega Vinho’s new tasting room...

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Cozy Season: AMAZON EDITION??

The Sister Studio 10/30 3:36A Jennifer Reed

Helllllooo, friends! Friday is almost here and I can t believe Halloween has already made its way to us. I feel like Spring Break was yesterday and now it s November I do love the holiday season, but...

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SMU auctioning off goal posts after huge victory over Miami

Spectrum Local News Sports 11/3 5:03A Laura Baker

After an upset win over Miami this Saturday, SMU students poured into the end zone to remove the goal post where the winning touchdown was scored.

SMU gives coach Rhett Lashlee another extension amid Arkansas speculation

Spectrum Local News Sports 11/3 1:29A Associated Press

The deal was announced Saturday a couple of hours before the Mustangs played No. 10 Miami at home. Terms weren't disclosed.

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De-extinction 'decacorn' Colossal opens wallet for first acquisition

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 11/4 1:01A Noor Adatia

Colossal announced Nov. 4 it has acquired ViaGen Pets and Equine, a firm that’s considered a leader in animal cloning. This deal marks a union between two life sciences...

iSure helps 400-employee healthcare organization cut costs and enhance insurance coverage

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 10/31 6:00P iSure, LLC

The CEO of a Texas‑based regional healthcare organization employing 400 staff, contacted us about their group insurance benefits. For nearly a decade they had remained with...

Your Mental Health: Uncertainty around SNAP benefits during the government shutdown is causing...

Spectrum Local News Health 10/31 2:00A Nicole Clark, PhD

The government shutdown and potential loss of SNAP benefits are significant sources of stress and anxiety.

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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...

Easy & Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Joyful Healthy Eats 11/2 10:00P Krista

This hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe is filled with vegetables, tender chicken, smoky chipotle peppers, and fresh cilantro, making it both filling and flavorful! It ll be your new go to soup on...

Poultry Plants Consistently Violate Salmonella Standards, Report Finds

Civil Eats 11/2 9:01P Lisa Held

In Brief • Salmonella, a bacteria, is the leading cause of death from foodborne illnesses in the U.S. • The USDA sets standards for salmonella testing at processing plants,...

Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Brings the Flavor to the 2025 Holiday Season with Full-Service Catering

Restaurant News 10/31 9:23A RestaurantNews.com

From family feasts to corporate celebrations, Soulman s Bar-B-Que delivers stress-free holiday gatherings filled with slow-smoked flavor and Texas hospitality. Dallas, TX (...

TGI Fridays Accelerates Global Growth with Major Development Agreements in India and Mexico

Restaurant News 10/31 5:53A RestaurantNews.com

Iconic Americana Brand Announces Master Franchise Agreements to Open Over 100 New Restaurants as International Momentum Continues to Build Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) ...