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TEA releases 2024-25 school ratings. See the best/worst districts and charters here

NBC DFW 8/15 8:45A Frank Heinz

The Texas Education Agency released school accountability ratings for the 2024-2025 school year on Friday, with some of the largest school districts in North Texas grading between A and C. The Dallas,...

Doctors warn heat illness can strike student athletes, band members in any weather

NBC DFW 8/13 4:35A Alanna Quillen

As high school football and marching band season ramp up across Texas, doctors are urging parents to take extra precautions to protect kids from heat-related illnesses — even...

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Summer to Fall Transitional Styles Under $100

Tanya Foster 8/5 3:00A Tanya Foster

Today let's talk summer to fall transitional styles. We are entering into that tricky season where it's hard to know what to wear. Let's take a look at some transitional pieces that are not only chic,...

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Bavarian Grill For Your Käsespätzle Fix

Crave DFW 8/13 7:27A Steven Doyle

Bavarian Grill presents itself as a clean, no-nonsense take on Bavarian cuisine. Think grilled sausages, melty cheese, sturdy pretzels, and heartier fare that satisfies without pretense. The menu...

Portillo’s Beef Bus Serves Up Its Crave-Worthy Food in DFW

Crave DFW 8/13 5:26A Steven Doyle

Portillo’s is rolling back into North Texas this August, and they’re bringing the Beef Bus® with them. The Chicago-style street food legend is celebrating the third anniversary of its first DFW tour —...

Halloumi Cheese: The Sizzling Star of the Cheese World

Crave DFW 8/12 10:58A Steven Doyle

Halloumi cheese has been gaining serious attention in kitchens worldwide, celebrated for its unique texture and incredible versatility. Originating from Cyprus, this semi-hard, brined cheese is unlike...

Sandwich Gems in Dallas: Five Underrated Spots Worth Your Bite

Crave DFW 8/12 9:30A Steven Doyle

Dallas boasts a snappy food scene, but while everyone flocks to the well-known sandwich joints, there’s a quieter, richer world of neighborhood spots that fly under the radar. These gems don’t rely on...

Texas Food & Wine Alliance Announces Largest Grant Pool to Date

Crave DFW 8/12 7:59A Steven Doyle

The Texas Food & Wine Alliance (TFWA) is now accepting applications for its 2025 Culinary Grant Program , which will award more than $175,000 to chefs, restaurants, and food...

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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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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...

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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.

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.

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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Scientists have finally made an elusive meteorite diamond, predicted to be 50% harder than Earth...

Live Science 8/16 3:00A Victoria Atkinson

Scientists have created the first sizable meteorite diamond — also known as lonsdaleite or hexagonal diamond — a material predicted to be even harder than the diamonds...

What was the first human species?

Live Science 8/15 11:00P Tom Metcalfe

All humans today are members of the modern human species Homo sapiens — Latin for "knowing man." But we're far from the only humans who ever existed. Fossils are revealing...

CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW - SPOONS: A FAMILY STORY OF ENDURING LOSS by J. Corn

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/15 3:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Spoons by J. Corn Colorful, simple, and comforting story about missing and remembering our loved ones who have passed on. Spoons by J. Corn is a helpful childrens picture book about how we can...

Creamy Potato Salad with Bacon

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/14 11:00P Krista

Don t let the creamy dressing fool you! This Potato Salad with Bacon is a lightened up recipe, but it packs in lots of big, bold flavor with bacon, hardboiled eggs, fresh chives, and a creamy mustard...

Stuffed Spaghetti Squash: A Healthy Take on a Classic Dinner ?

Cooking Chew 8/14 11:54A Renee Groskreutz

A hearty and healthy take on a classic spaghetti dinner, this stuffed spaghetti squash is roasted until tender, filled with a savory meat sauce, and topped with gooey cheese....

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