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Why Put Another Sports Franchise in Houston?

Texas Monthly 9/19 11:33A Dan Solomon

The WNBA might be the American sports league with the most potential for growth. It s hard to imagine the NFL or NBA getting that much bigger than they already are, and although Major League Baseball...

Dallas City Council Approves Tax Rate Reduction

People Newspapers News 9/19 8:50A Claudia Carson-Habeeb

The Dallas City Council approved $5 billion budget and largest property tax cut in 40 years.

Willie Nelson’s Take on the Flaming Lips’ “Do You Realize??” Is a Masterpiece

Texas Monthly 9/19 8:28A Dan Solomon

In 2002, Johnny Cash recorded what turned out to become one of his legacy-defining songs. It was unlikely to happen at that point in his life. Cash was seventy years old by then, nearly a decade into...

The Maternal Mortality Rate Surged in Texas in 2020 and 2021

Texas Monthly 9/19 8:10A Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tri

The rate of Texas women who died because of pregnancy or childbirth rose sharply in 2020 and 2021 to the highest since the state started tracking maternal deaths, in 2013. Even excluding deaths...

What Interviewing a Suspected Serial Killer and His Victims Taught Me About Empathy

Texas Monthly 9/19 4:00A Charlie Scudder

The first time he called, I was home with family on a Saturday afternoon in 2022. I asked if he had time later to continue our conversation. Yeah, I have nothing planned, he laughed. It was a funny...

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JUST IN: 2024 North Texas Giving Day Hits The Halfway Mark With $42M+ And Prizes Being Awarded

My Sweet Charity 9/19 10:10A Jeanne Prejean

With nine hours down and nine to go, 2024 North Texas Giving Day is whooping it up for thousands of area charities to the tune of $42M+. Yes, emailboxes are being slammed by non-profit reminders that...

JUST IN: 2025 Milestones Luncheon To Feature Keynoter Alex Snodgrass And Sustainer Of The Year Peggy...

My Sweet Charity 9/19 6:30A Jeanne Prejean

Despite the North Texas world being focused on today s North Texas Giving Day, Dallas Junior Leaguers have just announced plans for its 2025 Milestones Luncheon taking place at the Omni Dallas Hotel...

2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Happy Pet Project

My Sweet Charity 9/18 8:30A Jeanne Prejean

Leah Bocanegra* The Happy Pet Project** According The Happy Pet Project ’s Managing Director of Innovative Programs And Advocacy Leah Bocanegra , “North Texas shelters are overwhelmed with animals in...

2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Usual Artspect

My Sweet Charity 9/18 4:30A Jeanne Prejean

Sara Rose Salih* The Usual Artspects* According to The Usual Artspects Founder and CEO Sara Rose Salih , “Imagine the unimaginable: a child, barely 12 years old, trapped in a cycle of exploitation and...

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Saluting Three 2024 High School Grads at Service Academies

People Newspapers Schools 9/19 3:00A Aadhya Yanamadala

While many area 2024 graduates will head to traditional colleges soon, a few have already left home to begin higher education at service academies.

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Texas Wine Jam: A Wine and Music Festival That Gives Back

Texas Wine Lover 9/19 7:07A Jeff Cope

Get ready for Texas Wine Jam, a four-day celebration of Texas best wines and live music, all while supporting incredible causes! Hosted at Vinovium Winery , the festival...

Cash Cow Dallas to Unleash New Era of Nightlife in Dallas

Crave DFW 9/19 7:06A craveDFW

This fall, Dallas’ nightlife is set to be reinvigorated with the debut of Cash Cow Dallas , an exuberant and engaging venue crafted for those who embrace both work and play. Opening its doors on...

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HP to Honor Allen, Host Colorado Power

People Newspapers Sports 9/19 11:00A Todd Jorgenson

Friday will be a special night for longtime Highland Park head coach Randy Allen, even more so if his team secures yet another home win.

Chu Leaves NBA to Join SMU Hoops Staff

People Newspapers Sports 9/19 4:00A Todd Jorgenson

Highland Park alum Zach Chu will return closer to home for the next stop in his basketball coaching career.

Could Another Change of Scenery Lead to a Playoff Run for Bell?

People Newspapers Sports 9/19 2:30A Todd Jorgenson

Josh Bell has become accustomed to the business-related realities of moving around in Major League Baseball. He’s also gotten used to the playoffs.

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Inaugural winners of HR Impact Award revealed

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/19 9:47A Will Anderson

The winners were chosen by DBJ newsroom leaders. Nominees were judged on their track record of creating offices that are productive, creative and safe environments for all...

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Release: Farmers and Food Pantries Seek Secretary Vilsack’s Help Avoiding a Funding Cliff

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 9/19 9:04A Laura Zaks

For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Release: Farmers and Food Pantries Seek Secretary...

Splurge or Save? Dallas Fall Dining Experiences Worth Busting Your Budget For

Eater Dallas 9/19 5:00A Courtney E. Smith

Monarch Rare wines, celebrity chefs, and Michelin star dishes — these are the meals to splurge on Fall is here and that is when most fine dining chefs throw a fall dinner or some sort. It might be...

Sheet Pan Pizza

Love and Lemons 9/19 3:54A Jeanine Donofrio

If you love pizza with a thick and chewy crust, this sheet pan pizza recipe is for you! I bake it in a quarter sheet pan or jelly roll pan, which gives the crust crave-worthy crispy edges and enough...

Meal Prep Breakfast Sandwiches

The Healthy Maven 9/18 11:00P Davida Lederle

Hello make-ahead breakfast sandwiches! These protein-packed meal prep breakfast sandwiches make the perfect breakfast for life on the run. Easy The post Meal Prep Breakfast...

The Best Lunch Spots in Dallas

Eater Dallas 9/18 4:54A Courtney E. Smith

The falafel sandwich at Sachet | Courtney E. Smith Skip the chains and hit one of these local eateries for burgers, fried chicken, sandwiches, and more Sometimes, “what’s for lunch” can be a seriously...

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