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Top Stories: ➊ – Dallas ISD News: North Dallas student refines beauty brand through CTE program (Thursday), ➋ – Dallas ISD News: Dallas ISD News Briefing: Feb. 6 (Friday), ➌ – Report shows Texas ACA health care enrollment increased despite subsidies ending (Friday), ➍ – The Dallas Cowboys will play in Rio de Janiero in 2026 (Friday), ➎ – Super Bowl is set to draw in $1.7 billion in legal wagers (Saturday)

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Comerica Bank hosts prom dress drive for North Texas teens

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 1/30 4:50A Laura Harris

Comerica Bank is hosting its 11 th annual North Texas Prom Dress Drive starting on Monday, February 2, through Friday, February 27. They are asking the community to donate new...

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A Heart-Healthy Life Starts with Everyday Choices

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 1/31 11:00P Liz McGathey

Februarys American Heart Month is a timely reminder that caring for your heart isnt just about responding to emergencies its about the small, intentional choices we make every day. As the season of...

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Dallas ISD News: Six Irma Rangel seniors earn prestigious full-ride scholarships

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Dallas ISD News: Six Irma Rangel seniors earn prestigious full-ride scholarships The Dallas Independent School District View this email in your browser SUBMITTED STORY For...

Dallas ISD News: Dallas ISD News Briefing: Feb. 6

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Dallas ISD News: Dallas ISD News Briefing: Feb. 6 The Dallas Independent School District View this email in your browser NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: Feb. 6, 2026...

Summer Camp is Here!

Dallas Academy 2/3 11:35A

Summer Camp is Here!

Varsity Girls vs Yavneh

Lakehill Preparatory School Photos 2/3 5:13A lakehillprep

lakehillprep updated gallery ' Varsity Girls vs Yavneh '

Dallas ISD News: Historic James Madison High School continues its legacy of innovation

Dallas ISD 2/3 3:00A

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Kafi BBQ Delivers a Memorable Smoke Experience

Crave DFW 2/10 8:07A Steven Doyle

Located in Irving at 8140 N MacArthur Blvd, Kafi BBQ is quietly rewriting what a barbecue destination can be. Owner Salahodeen Abdul-Kafi brings a meticulous eye to every cut, every smoke, and every...

Terra Dallas: Wood-Fired Italian and Rooftop Dining at NorthPark

Crave DFW 2/10 6:25A Steven Doyle

In Eataly NorthPark Center , Terra offers a refreshing escape from the city’s pace, transporting diners to a space that feels both elevated and intimate. The restaurant blends the casual elegance of a...

Enter the Caviar & McNugget Kit, Sort Of

Crave DFW 2/10 5:21A Steven Doyle

For a moment, it sounded like a punchline: caviar at McDonald’s . The kind of rumor that feels engineered for disbelief, equal parts luxury fantasy and internet mischief. Yet the story carried just...

The Charles in Dallas Reimagined

Crave DFW 2/10 4:30A Steven Doyle

Since opening in 2018, The Charles —the inaugural concept from Dallas-based Duro Hospitality —has held a defining place in the city’s dining landscape. Now, the restaurant enters its next chapter with...

Expert Tips to Build and Scale a Restaurant Franchise

Restaurant News 2/9 11:49P RestaurantNews.com

Carlos White By Carlos White, Franchise Attorney, Founder of The Impactor , and the first Franchise Impactor Ambassador in the U.S. While franchising is a regulated business...

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?This Month’s Winners Are….

The Sister Studio 1/31 3:24A Jennifer Reed

Happy Saturday, my friends! I hope everyone is staying warm this week, and has some fun things planned for the weekend! We don’t have too much on the agenda this weekend and I’m so, so looking forward...

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Defending champ Texas, Texas Tech and Oklahoma among favorites for softball national title

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/10 5:24A Associated Press

Texas is a veteran squad filled with players who have largely come up through the program.

Veteran reliever Ryan Brasier agrees to minor league contract with Texas Rangers

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/10 4:25A Associated Press

The deal was announced by the Rangers on Tuesday, the same day as the team’s first workout for pitchers and catchers in Surprise, Arizona.

The ball bounced Castle's way for a career-high 40 points in triple-double in Spurs' win over Mavs

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/8 9:00A Associated Press

At 21 years old, Stephon Castle is the youngest player in NBA history with a 40-point triple-double.

Super Bowl is set to draw in $1.7 billion in legal wagers

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/7 8:00A Michael Lozano

The Lone Star State is one of 11 states that do not allow gambling or sports betting, but Texans are still placing wagers.

The Dallas Cowboys will play in Rio de Janiero in 2026

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/6 3:23A Mike D'Alonzo

The team will play in the NFL's first game in the Brazilian city.

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Mexico state steps up health screening in schools as measles cases grow nationwide

Spectrum Local News Health 2/10 1:52A Associated Press

Through Feb. 6, there were 2,143 confirmed measles cases nationwide and nearly 6,000 suspected cases.

Report shows Texas ACA health care enrollment increased despite subsidies ending

Spectrum Local News Health 2/6 1:30A Valencia Jones

There has been rising costs of health care after ACA subsidies ended in December. However, the latest numbers show enrollment increased in Texas.

Texas jails have more than 400 pregnant inmates monthly. The state is studying what happens to...

Spectrum Local News Health 2/3 4:14A Associated Press

The state is now collecting information about pregnant inmates' prenatal care, mental health indicators, pregnancy outcomes and more.

Colossal snags $60 million in new funding, selects site for first BioVault

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 2/3 12:55A Will Anderson

Colossal Biosciences has struck a major partnership with the United Arab Emirates that will result in a major conservation effort getting off the ground in the country.

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Expert Tips to Build and Scale a Restaurant Franchise

Restaurant News 2/9 11:49P RestaurantNews.com

Carlos White By Carlos White, Franchise Attorney, Founder of The Impactor , and the first Franchise Impactor Ambassador in the U.S. While franchising is a regulated business...

High Protein Sheet Pan Pancakes

Joyful Healthy Eats 2/4 10:00P Krista

This fluffy High Protein Sheet Pan Pancakes recipe will help you hit your macro goals all while enjoying a fun, cozy breakfast. Customize with your favorite add-ins and prep it for easy breakfasts all...

35 Best Super Bowl Food Ideas

Love and Lemons 2/4 2:00A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

If you ask me, great Super Bowl snacks are the secret to a great Super Bowl party. Sure, I can get into the game, but the snacks are the reason I look forward to it. Buffalo...

Mid-Atlantic Farmers Share Challenges

Civil Eats 2/3 9:00P The Civil Eats Editors

Future Harvest is a non-profit organization that trains and supports farmers in Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, and Washington D.C. in order to advance an...

The US Farmers Saving Palestinian Seeds

Civil Eats 2/2 9:00P Jennifer Cole

Article Summary • Conflict has long threatened the survival of traditional Palestinian crops, and Israeli attacks since 2023 have destroyed nearly all the farmland in Gaza. • The West Bank-based...