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Two motorcycles involved in Fort Worth crash; one rider killed

DFW Scanner 5/19 8:33A dfwscanner

On Saturday, May 18, 2024 at approximately 11:42 p.m., Fort Worth PD, FD, and MedStar EMS responded to a major accident on the North Freeway (I35E) express lanes at Highway...

Grapevine wrapping up 40th annual Main Street Fest

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 5/19 6:24A Dawn White

GRAPEVINE The 40th annual Grapevine Main Street Fest kicks wraps up at 6 p.m. Sunday, and organizers expect anywhere from 100,000 to 150,000 people to attend the three-day...

D.R. Horton, founder of nation's largest homebuilder, dies

NBC DFW 5/19 4:35A Nick Wooten

Donald R. Horton, founder of the Arlington company that leads the nation in homebuilding and bears his name, died suddenly Thursday night. Horton, 74, was involved in the real...

Athletes with special needs compete in Highland Park's 7th annual Buddy Bowl

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 5/18 7:15A Ginger Allen

DALLAS It's a game that is a "Game-Changer!" for everyone who attends. Athletes with physical and mental disabilities will play in the 7th Annual HP Buddy Bowl this Saturday at Highlander Stadium in...

Answer Me This: Why Are This Year’s Runoffs So Important?

Texas Monthly 5/17 5:55A Texas Monthly

Runoffs are not as sexy as general elections, but that doesn t mean they re not consequential. Who will control the state House? Who is steering legislative priorities? In the second episode of Answer...

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These Amazon Sheets Are 10/10

Brighton The Day 5/18 4:00A megan hopkins

If you ve been looking for a new set of sheets, I ve go the perfect set of Amazon sheets for you. These were honestly sheets I added to my cart without much thought, but I ve...

My Outfits from Rosemary Beach

Brighton The Day 5/17 5:53A megan hopkins

We re back from Rosemary Beach! It was an awesome week with the family. Even though we ended up with a couple of rainy days, we had so much fun. Already itching to go back. We...

Shawn Jackson named as Kaleidoscope Park Executive Director

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 5/16 11:08A Kelly Hunter

SHAWN JACKSON NAMED AS KALEIDOSCOPE PARK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Board of Directors of the Frisco, Texas-based Kaleidoscope Park Foundation has named Shawn Jackson as the Parks new Executive Director. ...

An Evening With! Dr. Jody Edward Ginn and the 90th Anniversary of the Bonnie and Clyde Ambush

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 5/16 9:39A Sharon Adams

Presented by the Dallas Historical Society and the Texas Rangers Association Foundation Step back in time and immerse yourself in history at an exclusive event presented by the Dallas Historical...

Celebrate Independence Day with Fireworks on the Fairway at the Omni PGA Frisco Resort

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 5/16 4:47A Kelly Hunter

North Texas leading Independence Day fireworks show will be bigger and better this year. Fireworks on the Fairway, the unique fireworks and drone show at the acclaimed Monument Realty PGA District on...

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Flutopia: Flute Ensemble Concert

HPTX Library 5/17 8:22A

Flutopia visits the Highland Park Library for a live musical performance.

Cocktail 101: Alcohol-free Workshop & Tasting

HPTX Library 5/17 8:20A

A hands-on beverage workshop, presented by Beyond the Bar.

The Children Failed by the System: Part Two

The Bagpipe Online 5/17 5:10A Ellie Levy, Editorials editor

A decade long lawsuit against the State of Texas still rages on. Judge Janis Graham Jack of the Southern District of Texas District Court continues to hold the State in...

Review: Brandy Hellville Documentary Reveals Brand’s Hidden History

The Bagpipe Online 5/17 5:10A Ellie Cooper, Reporter

Brandy Melville is a highly popular clothing brand among teen girls and young women. They’re known for their basic, girly aesthetic that has been trending in recent years, and...

HPISD Appoints New Bradfield Elementary Principal

People Newspapers Schools 5/16 4:18A Sarah Hodges

HPISD’s board of trustees approved the appointment of Aimee Hilton, assistant principal of Cheatham Elementary in Allen ISD, as the new principal of Bradfield Elementary...

Related: Dr. Aimee Hilton named Bradfield Elementary School Principal News & Announcements (Highland Park High School)

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Andreucci Winery Opens Location on Highway 290

Texas Wine Lover 5/18 4:31A Laurie Ware

A few years ago, it was hard to drive down Main Street in Fredericksburg without seeing the larger-than-life half-face of Flavio Andreucci staring back at you from the southeast corner of Washington...

Spinning for Sips: A Guide to Pairing Wine with Your Slot Play

Texas Wine Lover 5/17 7:04A Guest

Slot machines and wine are fun things. This article talks about enjoying both together. We ll explain how to choose a wine to make slot play better. It s not just drinking or playing slots, it s about...

Garden Restaurant in Garland Offers A Fantastic Dim Sum

Crave DFW 5/17 3:14A Steven Doyle

by Steven Doyle You are most likely familiar with a handful of wonderful spots in Dallas to eek out decent dim sum. We recently stumbled upon an additional find that until now has gone under our...

Celebrate Memorial Day at Punch Bowl Social with Free Munchies for You and Your Crew

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 5/16 8:54A Kelly Hunter

Punch Bowl Social is celebrating the unofficial start of summer with a Memorial Day bash, and its sharing a free gift with its fans. In celebration of Memorial Day weekend, Punch Bowl Social will...

Celebrate Memorial Day with Mudbugs from North Texas' Best Cajun Outpost, The Cajun Market

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 5/16 8:52A Kelly Hunter

Memorial Day weekend is all about celebrating and relaxing with friends and family, and North Texas most beloved Cajun outpost, The Cajun Market at Bourbon Street Bar & Grill, is making it even easier...

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Amazon, Target ??, and MORE! ??????

The Sister Studio 5/19 3:58A Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday, my friends!! We had a busy day of kids sports yesterday, and are going to take it easy today and rest up for the kids last week of school next week! I think my entire house is counting...

THE BEST WEDDING GUEST DRESSES

The Middle Page 5/14 3:04A Cathy Williamson

THE BEST WEDDING GUEST DRESSEs DRESS // SHOES (same but reversed color) // BAG Hello ladies! I hope you all had a wonderful Mother s Day weekend! You all will never believe what happened to me on...

My Paula’s Choice Promo is HERE!!

The Sister Studio 5/13 4:03A Jennifer Reed

It is a HAPPY Monday today because I m sooo, SO excited about the Paula s Choice code that I have for us today!! It is truly an incredible deal and I ll share all the details below. I have a ton of...

EMBRACING THE ELEGANCE OF BLACK SUNDRESSES

The Middle Page 5/9 1:39A Cathy Williamson

EMBRACING THE ELEGANCE OF BLACK SUNDRESSES Hi! I hope you all have had a good week thus far! I must admit that I can t travel and recover quite as fast as I used to. Do you all feel like this after a...

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Scots QB Competition Heats Up in Spring

People Newspapers Sports 5/17 12:00A Todd Jorgenson

Highland Park, which will move to Class 5A next season, has shown intensity and featured depth at several positions in spring practice.

ESD Surges to Stunning Lacrosse Title

People Newspapers Sports 5/13 12:00A Contributor

ESD upset Highland Park in the semifinals before bringing home its sixth championship in program history on Sunday.

Scots, Eagles Set for Semifinal Rematch

People Newspapers Sports 5/9 3:00A Todd Jorgenson

Two weeks after a thriller to close the regular season, rivals Highland Park and ESD will meet again in the THSLL state tournament.

Family Reunion: HP Baseball Siblings Thrive in Rare Opportunity to Team Up

People Newspapers Sports 5/9 2:30A Todd Jorgenson

Carter and Cole Flashnick have always shared a passion for baseball, worked out together, and supported one another.

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Baylor Scott & White to close Flower Mound rehab facility

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/13 9:43A Seth Bodine

The closure of the facility off Cross Timbers Road in Denton County is expected to result in dozens of potential job loses. The facility operator says it will try to help...

Texas again ranked the worst state for mental health care

Spectrum Local News Health 5/13 6:00A Craig Huber

This is the second consecutive year Forbes Advisor has ranked Texas dead last.

Your Mental Health: Recent pattern of violence against women casts light on toxic masculinity

Spectrum Local News Health 5/9 6:08A Nicole Cross

One out of four women will be the victim of a violent crime, according to the CDC.

Workers often forfeit hundreds of dollars on a popular workplace benefit

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/9 5:58A Andy Medici

Workers are losing out on hundreds of dollars in flexible spending account money.

Dallas-based Steward Health Care files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/6 10:48A Ryan Lynch

The for-profit, physician-owned system — and 166 of its affiliated debtors — filed May 6 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.

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Earth-size planet found orbiting nearby star that will outlive the sun by 100 billion years

Live Science 5/19 6:00A

Astronomers have discovered an Earth-size planet that is showered with so much radiation, its atmosphere eroded away long ago, leaving it bare. Life as we know it can t exist...

32 animals that act weirdly human sometimes

Live Science 5/19 5:00A

Humans often think we are unique, with abilities and behaviors far more complex than our distant animal cousins. But in fact, many creatures, from tiny insects to our closest...

Creamy Coleslaw

Love and Lemons 5/19 3:20A Jeanine Donofrio

This easy coleslaw recipe is great for just about any occasion—a weeknight dinner, a cookout, or a fun picnic lunch. Like all my favorite summer recipes, it s packed with colorful veggies, and a...

Does the Milky Way orbit anything?

Live Science 5/17 11:00P

It seems like everything orbits something in space. Moons orbit planets. Planets orbit stars. Stars orbit the centers of galaxies. But beyond that, things get a little harder...

'Playing Russian roulette with your health': Officials warn that social media trend of consuming raw...

Live Science 5/17 4:12A ben.turner@futurenet.com (Ben Tu

People shouldn t drink raw milk in an attempt to gain immunity from bird flu, health experts have warned. These warnings follow news that a bird flu subtype called H5N1 was...

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Fantastic Words That Start with the Letter F

Kids Activities Blog 5/18 10:41P Cheslyn Garland

Let’s have some fun today with F words! Words that start with the letter F are fantastic and free. We The post Fantastic Words That Start with the Letter F appeared first on...