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Erik Menendez denied parole after decades in prison

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 8/21 7:36P Chelsea Hylton

After a nearly 10-hour hearing, California officials denied Erik Menendez parole on Thursday after he spent decades behind bars for killing his parents, Kitty and Jose Menendez , in 1989. The...

Are incentives to retain Texas teachers working? Job turnover remains high

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 8/18 10:04A Andrea Lucia

Job turnover among teachers in Texas remains high after hitting a record in 2023, when more than 13% left their jobs. In 2022, after 11.5% of teachers left, Gov. Greg Abbott...

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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Join Dream Center Dallas in Celebrating Hope and Community at the 5th Annual Gala

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 8/22 7:43A Culver Public Relations

On Thursday, October 3, 2025, from 7:009:00 p.m. , Dream Center Dallas will host its 5th Annual Fundraising Gala at the Renaissance Hotel Legacy West, 6007 Legacy Dr, Plano, TX 75024 . This gala will...

New Friends New Life Announces 2025 ProtectHER Award Recipients

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 8/22 5:39A Elizabeth Lenart

PROTECTHER AWARD RECIPIENTS TO BE HONORED AT ANNUAL STAND FOR HER LUNCHEON FEATURING LUCY LIU Individual Luncheon Tickets Available Today! New Friends New Life (NFNL) announces the 2025 ProtectHER...

September is Animal Pain Awareness Month

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 8/22 3:21A Douglas Stramel, DVM, CVPP, CVMA

When Pets Hurt: Shining a Light on Animal Pain Every September, the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM) leads a powerful initiative: Animal Pain Awareness Month . This campaign...

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Learning the Slopes: A First-Timer’s Colorado Ski Vacation

Crave DFW 8/20 6:45A Steven Doyle

For many, the dream of a Colorado ski vacation begins with postcard images—snow-dusted peaks, steaming mugs of cocoa, and wide-open runs stretching into the horizon. But if you’ve never strapped into...

Retro Film Review: Shampoo (1975)

Crave DFW 8/20 5:46A Steven Doyle

Hal Ashby’s Shampoo is a glossy Hollywood comedy that doubles as a sharp cultural critique. Released in 1975 but set on Election Day in 1968, the film, written by Robert Towne and Warren Beatty (who...

Champagne Terrace Returns to GrapeFest with a Glamorous Gatsby Twist

Crave DFW 8/19 6:53A Steven Doyle

Raise a glass to Roaring Twenties glamour at the 39th Annual GrapeFest – A Texas Wine Experience presented by Bank of the West. Recently ranked the No. 7 Wine Festival in America by USA Today’s 10Best...

James Beard Award Finalist Ben Mintz, Launches First-Ever Texas Cocktail Week in Houston | September...

Crave DFW 8/19 6:31A Steven Doyle

This September, Texas will step into the spotlight and claim its place on the cocktail map with the launch of Texas Cocktail Week , a new celebration of bartending craft and...

Get Your Eatin’ Pants on, It’s Nearing State Fair of Texas Season

Crave DFW 8/19 5:36A Steven Doyle

The countdown to the State Fair of Texas is officially on, and the energy is as electric as the midway lights. Every fall, Dallas transforms into a playground of fried...

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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...

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No. 16 SMU prepares for encore after smashing ACC debut that included playoff spot

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/21 6:31A Associated Press

Coach Rhett Lashlee senses it coming off an 11-3 season, and with SMU ranked in The Associated Press preseason poll at No. 16.

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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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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.

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.

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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...