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DART restores limited rail service near downtown Dallas after train fire

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 7/31 12:27A Frank Heinz

DART says limited rail service is operating downtown Thursday after a train fire on Wednesday injured 15 people and suspended service. On Thursday morning, DART said power had...

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CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW: GRANDMA YOGINI by Raven Howell, illustrated by Alexander Santos

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 8/11 3:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Grandma Yogini by Raven Howell Illustrated by Alexander Santos This talented grandma is full of surprises! Grandma Yogini is a new childrens picture book by Raven Howell and illustrated by...

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,...

A Taste of Luxury at Fairmont Dallas Pyramid Restaurant for DFW Restaurant Week

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 8/1 5:50A Culver Public Relations

Experience elevated dining in the heart of downtown Dallas as Pyramid Restaurant at Fairmont Dallas proudly participates in DFW Restaurant Week 2025 for the entire month of August. Known for its...

Local Company Taking their Expertise International to Build Homes

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 8/1 4:47A Carolyn Alvey

A team of 20 employees from Farmers Branch-based Expo Home Improvement will travel to Siguatepeque, Honduras August 2-9 to build five homes for five local families in need. Known for transforming...

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Dallas ISD News: Empowering students to lead and leave a legacy

Dallas ISD 8/12 8:18A

Dallas ISD News: Empowering students to lead and leave a legacy The Dallas Independent School District View this email in your browser SUBMITTED STORY For Immediate Release: Aug. 12, 2025 Empowering...

Dallas ISD News: Irma Rangel students embrace the world through study abroad

Dallas ISD 8/5 6:00A

Dallas ISD News: Irma Rangel students embrace the world through study abroad The Dallas Independent School District View this email in your browser SUBMITTED STORY For Immediate Release: Aug. 5, 2025...

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Rock N’ Roll Sushi Signs Area Development Agreement to Return to Dallas-Fort Worth

Restaurant News 8/12 6:16A RestaurantNews.com

Franchisees plan three locations, eye Waxahachie and the surrounding cities Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Rock N Roll Sushi is set to make its long-awaited return to...

Carter Creek and South Coast Wineries Win Medals at 2025 Sunset International Competition

Texas Wine Lover 8/12 12:31A Jeff Cope

Press Release Carter Creek Winery and South Coast Winery , both owned by family-operated Carter Hospitality, earned distinction among the best in the West, bringing home...

Urban Cookhouse Now Open in Prosper

Crave DFW 8/11 9:31A Steven Doyle

Urban Cookhouse is set to debut its first Texas outpost at the Gates of Prosper on Monday, August 11. The popular “Buy Local. Eat Urban,” concept was originally introduced in Alabama. Owned and...

Bam’s Vegan is Comfort Food Reinvented

Crave DFW 8/11 7:23A Steven Doyle

Bam s Nachos Bam’s Vegan has emerged as one of the most thoughtful and flavorful forces in North Texas’ plant-based dining scene, and its growth tells a story of passion, community, and a clear vision...

Panda Express and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 8/11 12:36A RestaurantNews.com

Panda Express, Bar Italia, Stoett Outdoors, Nick the Greek, and Fransmart lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending August 10, 2025. 1) Panda Express...

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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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NBA releases 2025 Emirates Cup schedule

https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/dallas/rss/ 8/13 9:00A SB Nation

The Spurs will host the Rockets and Warriors and visit the Blazers and Nuggets.

Rangers put struggling slugger Adolis Garcia on IL and activate Evan Carter

Texas Rangers on Yahoo! Sports 8/13 8:15A NBC Sports

Texas made the moves with both outfielders before their series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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Mark Cuban reveals Mavericks trade package for Lakers' Kobe Bryant

https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/dallas/rss/ 8/13 8:08A The Sporting News

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban reveals potential trade package he wanted to send to the Los Angeles Lakers for the late Kobe Bryant.

Luka Doncic's Slovenia teammate sends random shot at Mavericks' Jason Kidd

https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/dallas/rss/ 8/13 8:00A The Sporting News

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving shares his true feelings about playing alongside Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.

Mavs Bringing Back Iconic Throwback Uniforms in Leaked Classic Edition Rumor

https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/dallas/rss/ 8/13 7:39A Athlon Sports

The traditional Dallas word mark has graced the front of the usual white or blue uniforms since the early 2000s and have become a representation for some of the best...

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JUST LISTED: Modern Home for Rent in Dallas at 1277 Clifftop Near Bishop Arts District

DFW Urban Realty 8/8 8:54P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

JUST LISTED: Modern Home for Rent in Dallas at 1277 Clifftop Near Bishop Arts District If you’ve been looking for the perfect mix of style, comfort, and location, the newly...

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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...

New clinic opens in North Texas community considered a health care desert

Spectrum Local News Health 8/6 5:32A Valencia Jones

A 2024 Tarleton University study shows over 75% of Texas counties lack adequate access to medical specialists.

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SERVPRO Team Shaw Named One of Americas Fastest-Growing Private Companies by Inc. 5000

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/19 4:32A Jennifer Halstead

Grapevine, TX August 19, 2025 SERVPRO Team Shaw is proud to announce its inclusion on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America , a recognition that reflects both...

BOOK REVIEW: FANNING FIREFLIES (LIMERENT, #3) by L.S. Delorme

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/19 3:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Fanning Fireflies The Limerent, #3 by L.S. Delorme A town on the brink and a love that shouldnt be. Fanning Fireflies is the third book in author L.S. Delormes riveting and mysterious Limerent...

The Healthy Breakfast I’m Making On Repeat

Love and Lemons 8/19 5:51A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

We’ve been spending August at our cottage in Michigan, where we’ve had a steady stream of guests. My mom, my sister, close friends… Every time someone comes to town, we go...

Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake (5 Ingredients!)

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/17 11:00P Krista

This Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake recipe is an easy 5 ingredient classic! Made with cherry pie filling, crushed pineapple and yellow cake mix, it s a simple dessert recipe that hits all the right notes....

Refugee Farm Programs Harmed by Federal Cuts

Civil Eats 8/17 10:01P Caleb Hampton

On a cool morning in early June, Ram Khatiwoda, the farm coordinator at the New Roots farm in West Sacramento, California, took a visitor through the garden plots on a strip of land sandwiched between...