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15 arrested, charged for soliciting minors online in Collin County's ‘Operation Home Alone'

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 4/18 5:56A Hannah Jones

Collin County law enforcement officials arrested 15 men who were suspected of preying upon children online, officials said. According to the Collin County Sheriff’s Office, officers conducted...

Henry Rose by Michelle Pfeiffer to showcase fragrances in Dallas with glass truck tour

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 4/16 11:28A De Anthony Taylor

Henry Rose , a line of genderless fine fragrances founded by Golden Globe-winning actress Michelle Pfeiffer, is bringing its commitment to ingredient transparency and safety to the Dallas-Fort Worth...

Man accused of killing 9-year-old in Old East Dallas takes plea deal

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 4/15 6:31A NBCDFW Staff

A man accused of shooting into the wrong apartment and killing a 9-year-old girl in East Dallas took a plea deal Monday. Tyrese Simmons agreed to 5 years in state prison for manslaughter and two years...

Related: Tyrese Simmons gets plea deal, 5-year sentence in death of a 9-year-old Dallas girl CBS Dallas-Fort Worth, Trial of man accused of killing 9-year-old girl in Old East Dallas ends without a verdict NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat), Trial begins for man accused of killing 9-year-old in Old East Dallas NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat)

1 student shot, 1 person in custody following shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 4/12 6:11A Julia Falcon

DALLAS - A student was shot at Wilmer-Hutchins High School Friday morning. Dallas Fire-Rescue said they were dispatched to the school just after 10:30 a.m. Friday in response...

Second Chance for Dallas Solar Eclipse Glasses: Warby Parker Accepts Donations

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 4/10 2:13A Bubble Life

The awe-inspiring sight of the total eclipse here in Dallas might be a memory, but those amazing eclipse glasses you used don't need to gather dust! Here's the easiest way for you to recycle them and...

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Graduation Gifts

Tanya Foster 4/18 10:00A Tanya Foster

Yay for the Class of 2024! Can you believe we're already at the cusp of graduation season? This means it’s time to start gathering ideas for what to give the graduate! It's important to get the...

Top 5 Texas Motorcycle Lawyers

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 4/18 2:05A Bubble Life

The physical and mental anguish from a Texas motorcycle crash can lead to a bankruptcy, divorce, or even a suicide. Are you looking for an experienced motorcycle accident...

How to Get Lost at the Galleria

Texas Monthly 4/18 6:53A Courtney Bond

I like to think I am a well-traveled Texan, but until a couple of months ago, I had never been to the Houston Galleria. My previous trips to the Bayou City had revolved around exploring its renowned...

Has Texas Motor Speedway Been Lapped?

Texas Monthly 4/18 6:45A Jeff Miller

After multiple do-overs of the final two laps known as overtime in NASCAR verbiage, allowing for a normal finish in the event of a late-race caution flag fan favorite Chase Elliott thrilled much of...

Grovel Alert: 2024 Equest Blue Ribbon Gala

My Sweet Charity 4/18 6:30A Jeanne Prejean

With less than ten days until the big fundraiser, the Equest Blue Ribbon Gala Co-Chairs Calvert Collins-Bratton and Melissa Oates have passed the word that the hoedown is nearing a sold-out status....

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Dallas ISD News: Wilmer-Hutchins students lead school safety assembly

Dallas ISD 4/18 9:11A

Dallas ISD News: Wilmer-Hutchins students lead school safety assembly The Dallas Independent School District View this email in your browser MEDIA ADVISORY For Immediate Release: April 18, 2024...

Dallas ISD News: Multilingual book vending machine installed at Dallas ISD central office

Dallas ISD 4/18 7:32A

Dallas ISD News: Multilingual book vending machine installed at Dallas ISD central office The Dallas Independent School District View this email in your browser SUBMITTED STORY For Immediate Release:...

MS vs Burton

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The Benefits of Implementing a Strong Food Safety Culture

Restaurant News 4/19 12:52A RestaurantNews.com

Francine L. Shaw By Francine L. Shaw, food safety specialist, co-host of Don’t Eat Poop! A Food Safety Podcast , founder of Savvy Food Safety , and author of “ Who Watches the...

Two Brothers Winery

Texas Wine Lover 4/19 12:06A Jeff Cope

Two Brothers Winery is located in Keller which is a short drive north of Fort Worth. The winery is family-owned and operated by two brothers, Brian and Eddie Kirkwood, and their spouses, Stephanie and...

Celebrate National Picnic Day with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

Restaurant News 4/18 11:38A RestaurantNews.com

World s largest barbecue brand offering guests $5 off Picnic Packs on April 23rd Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Let Dickey’s Barbecue Pit help you combine your two...

Did You Know? Diving Into the Texas Wine Lover Menu – Fun Stuff

Texas Wine Lover 4/18 12:03A Jeff Cope

There are a lot of features on the Texas Wine Lover website, and we started writing about them so you can learn about them and be able to use the many resources available. We’re moving across the...

Amsler Hills Winery

Texas Wine Lover 4/17 12:04A Jeff Cope

Located one hour from downtown Houston in Sealy on the way to Austin is Amsler Hills Winery . Amsler Hills Winery is owned by Kevin and Lisa Lange, and the winery had its Grand Opening on October 21,...

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A DRESS FIT FOR AN ISLAND TRIP OR POOL PARTY

The Middle Page 4/16 1:46A Cathy Williamson

A DRESS FIT FOR AN ISLAND TRIP OR POOL PARTY Hello, ladies! Do you all know much about Mercury in Retrograde? An explanation is that the planet Mercury appears to travel backward across the sky three...

Finds I’m LOVING this week!

The Sister Studio 4/13 10:29P Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday to you, my friends!! May your coffee be strong and your house be nice and quiet this morning! We had a busy day of kids soccer and basketball yesterday, so I m enjoying this morning when...

DAY AND NIGHT LOOK FROM A FAVORITE BRAND

The Middle Page 4/9 3:22A Cathy Williamson

DAY AND NIGHT LOOK FROM A FAVORITE BRAND Hello, everyone! Did you get a chance to see the eclipse (if you were in the path) yesterday? I didn t think it would be that big of a deal, but let me tell...

SALES ON SALES!

The Sister Studio 4/6 10:47P Jennifer Reed

Happppy Sunday, my friends! We have had a JAM packed week between a quick trip to Austin for work, playing catch up once I got back, and kids sports this week. Remi has a soccer tournament this...

You had me at Pastels! Cabi Spring 2024 Outfit Ideas

Style of Sam 4/6 10:46A Sam

[show_shopthepost_widget id="5171132"] The post You had me at Pastels! Cabi Spring 2024 Outfit Ideas appeared first on Style of Sam | DFW Fashion Blog .

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With no 1st-round pick, this year's draft lacks buzz for Houston Texans

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/18 8:16A Associated Press

The Houston Texans won last year’s NFL draft by taking C.J. Stroud.

Netflix announces new documentary series on the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/18 4:34A Katharine Finnerty

The show will follow the personal stories behind the uniforms through the 2023-24 season, from auditions to the NFL playoffs.

Stars beat Blues 2-1 in shootout after clinching No. 1 seed in Western Conference playoffs

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/18 12:30A Associated Press

The last time Dallas was the top seed in the West was 2016.

Caitlin Clark’s first WNBA game will be in Texas as Indiana Fever take on Dallas Wings

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/17 3:47A Katharine Finnerty

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and her new team, the Indiana Fever, will tip off against the Dallas Wings in Arlington for their first preseason game.

Urshela puts Detroit ahead in the 8th, Tigers hold on for 4-2 win over Rangers

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/17 12:49A Associated Press

The Rangers, who beat Detroit 1-0 in the series opener on Monday, haven’t won back-to-back games since a three-game win streak April 3-5.

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JUST LISTED: Luxury Univeristy Park Home in Highland Park ISD at 8415 Turtle Creek

DFW Urban Realty 4/19 4:10A broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Luxury University Park Home in University Heights, Highland Park ISD: 8415 Turtle Creek Blvd - University Park, TX Located in the prestigious Park Cities neighborhood of...

Tax Assessments are Arriving. Wondering About Your Property’s Value?

Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate 4/18 10:48A Steve Smith

Many homeowners are expressing surprise – if not outright shock – upon receiving their annual statement from the local tax appraiser’s office. Now’s an excellent time to take a look at the difference...

Spring into Action: Companywide Open House Tour Takes Place April 21

Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate 4/17 9:10A Steve Smith

10573 Inwood Road | Dallas | $8,395,000 | Open Sunday, April 21, 1 – 3 p.m. As the days grow longer and the flowers bloom, the spring housing market also heats up. This Sunday, April 21, offers the...

JUST LISTED: Luxury Home Sale in Allen, TX at 1617 Whirlaway Court

DFW Urban Realty 4/13 7:38P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Luxury Living in the Heart of Lovejoy ISD: 1617 Whirlaway Court, Allen TX 75002 Discover unparalleled elegance and sophistication at 1617 Whirlaway Court, Allen, TX. This...

What’s So Grand About Grand Prairie Life?

VIP Realty 4/13 2:55A tom@57realty.com (Thomas Heinz)

If searching for a new spot in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Grand Prairie deserves a good look. It offers a sweet mix of affordability, location, and community, making it a...

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Emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom

Spectrum Local News Health 4/19 1:11A Associated Press

Complaints that pregnant women were turned away from U.S. emergency rooms spiked in 2022 after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

Judge fines Texas HHSC $100,000 per day over foster care failures

Spectrum Local News Health 4/16 4:38A Craig Huber

Allegations include abuse, neglect.

Houston hospital halts liver and kidney transplants after learning a doctor manipulated some...

Spectrum Local News Health 4/12 4:09A Associated Press

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is aware of the allegations, and an investigation is underway.

Ag commissioner says chickens destroyed to prevent bird flu spread being replaced

Spectrum Local News Health 4/11 5:48A Erin Davis

The disease struck about 40% of dairy cows in the Panhandle.

Study ranks Texas among worst states for quality of children’s health care

Spectrum Local News Health 4/10 5:16A Tanya Velazquez

Texas ranked 49th, following Wyoming and Mississippi, for the quality of children’s health in all 50 states.

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April's full 'Pink Moon' blooms amid a meteor shower next week. Here's how to get the best view.

Live Science 4/19 2:00A

The fourth full moon of 2024, nicknamed the Pink Moon, will rise into spring skies this week, appearing bright and full from Monday to Wednesday (April 22-24). The moon will...

Aliens may be hitching rides on meteors to colonize the cosmos, study suggests. Here's how we could...

Live Science 4/19 1:00A pmsutter@gmail.com (Paul Sutter)

If life is capable of spreading from planet to planet — a concept known as " panspermia " — then we might be able to detect it, even if we don t know what we re looking for,...

The Benefits of Implementing a Strong Food Safety Culture

Restaurant News 4/19 12:52A RestaurantNews.com

Francine L. Shaw By Francine L. Shaw, food safety specialist, co-host of Don’t Eat Poop! A Food Safety Podcast , founder of Savvy Food Safety , and author of “ Who Watches the...

Future quantum computers could use bizarre 'error-free' qubit design built on forgotten research...

Live Science 4/19 12:00A

Quantum bits, or qubits, made from electrons floating on top of liquid helium could one day power the next generation of quantum computers , according to a new study. While...

1,700-year-old Roman ruins discovered atop much older Neolithic sacred spring