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Top Stories: ➊ – Stuffed Spaghetti Squash: A Healthy Take on a Classic Dinner ? (Thursday), ➋ – Uber driver becomes Dallas 311 app power user after losing tire to pothole (Thursday), ➌ – 25+ Affordable Workwear Outfits?? (Sunday), ➍ – CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW - SPOONS: A FAMILY STORY OF ENDURING LOSS by J. Corn (Friday), ➎ – Lee Cullum to Receive the 2026 Texas Womans University Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award (Wednesday)

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Uber driver becomes Dallas 311 app power user after losing tire to pothole

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 8/14 10:40A David Goins

Adam Sharkey estimates that he drives anywhere from 1,000 to 1,500 miles per week on roads across North Texas. The sales professional says many of those miles are spent traversing Dallas city streets....

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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,...

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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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Chop House Burger: Downtown’s Gold Standard

Crave DFW 8/14 12:54P Steven Doyle

In a city full of burgers, Chop House Burger sets the bar. The signature build—a juicy, medium-cooked Black Angus patty, white truffle sauce, shaved red onion, vine-ripened tomato, and crisp...

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...

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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...

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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Strong Offense Leads Blue Jays to Series Win Over Imploding AL West Foes

Texas Rangers on Yahoo! Sports 8/17 11:33A Toronto Blue Jays On SI

The Toronto Blue Jays took care of business on their home field against the Texas Rangers by taking advantage of a struggling bullpen and limited starting rotation. Catcher...

Semien homers in return, Eovaldi wins 7th straight decision as Rangers beat Blue Jays 10-4

Texas Rangers on Yahoo! Sports 8/17 10:49A WTOP News

Marcus Semien homered and scored twice in his return to the lineup and Nathan Eovaldi worked seven innings and won his seventh straight decision as Texas Rangers beat the...

Cody Freeman rejoins Rangers with renewed confidence after stint at Round Rock

Texas Rangers on Yahoo! Sports 8/17 10:17A Dallas News

TORONTO — New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge leads baseball with a 1.135 OPS this season. Outfielder Rafael Palmeiro set the Texas Rangers single-season record with a...

Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger exits game against Blue Jays with wrist discomfort

Texas Rangers on Yahoo! Sports 8/17 10:03A Dallas News

Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger exited Sunday s game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre with left wrist discomfort. Burger, who was 1 for 3 with a run...

Rangers Pitcher Goes Unclaimed After Team Surprisingly Placed Him On Waivers

Texas Rangers on Yahoo! Sports 8/17 9:48A Texas Rangers On SI

The Texas Rangers have been searching for answers in their bullpen. Unfortunately for Texas, there isn t a whole lot they can do right now, with difference-making options...

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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...

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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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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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...