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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...

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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...

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Brian Cheeseborough Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 8/19 12:10A Jeff Cope

Many wineries in Texas have tasting rooms where you can stop in to taste and enjoy their wines. Others don’t have a tasting room and instead make custom wine for local...

Bad Daddy’s Celebrates 18 Years with Free Birthday Treat and a Side of Giving Back on Aug. 25

Restaurant News 8/18 5:09A RestaurantNews.com

First 180 dine-in guests score a free Birthday Cake Batter, with 18% of in-restaurant sales to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs Denver, CO ( RestaurantNews.com ) Bad Daddy’s...

Birdcall and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 8/18 12:59A RestaurantNews.com

Birdcall, Bumpers, Rita s Italian Ice, Taco Bell. and Rock N Roll Sushi lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending August 17, 2025. 1) Birdcall Is Headed...

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...

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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...

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Cowboys Might 'Divorce' From Star; Should Patriots Pounce?

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo! Sports 8/20 2:17A NESN.com

Should the New England Patriots be monitoring a difficult situation going on with the Dallas Cowboys? News out of Dallas doesn t sound promising when it comes to a potential...

Cowboys stats from open practice shows improvement from Joe Milton

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo! Sports 8/20 2:16A Dallas Cowboys On SI

The Dallas Cowboys held an open practice at The Star in Frisco on Tuesday night, allowing fans back home in Texas to get another look at the team following a long stay in...

Exciting Cowboys rookie cleared to make pro debut vs Falcons, let the comparisons begin

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo! Sports 8/20 2:03A Cowboys Wire

A key weapon for the Cowboys, rookie Jaydon Blue is back healthy and set to play on Friday vs Atlanta.

Are Cowboys Pushing 'Panic Button' After Blowout Loss to Ravens?

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo! Sports 8/20 1:52A Athlon Sports

With another blowout loss, the offense looking disjointed, Joe Milton struggling, so too the run game, Schottenheimer s team has all sorts of problems, and we aren t sure...

Cowboys-Parsons divorce imminent? ESPN's Adam Schefter says differences irreconcilable

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo! Sports 8/20 1:35A Cowboys Wire

The Cowboys have returned to Texas, which last year set the stage for the end of CeeDee Lamb s holdout, but ESPN predicts that won t be case for Micah

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JUST LISTED: Corner Lot Home for Sale in Garland, TX at 319 Cole Street in Schreiber Estates

DFW Urban Realty 8/19 8:40P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

JUST LISTED: Spacious 5-Bedroom Corner Lot Home for Sale in Garland, TX – 319 Cole Street Open Floor Plan With Smart Layout This inviting home features a wide-open living...

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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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.

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.

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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...