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Job Search Workshop in Allen Integrates Proven Career Strategies with Emerging Technoligies

Trial to begin Tuesday for former FedEx driver charged in killing of Athena Strand

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Top Stories: ➊ – Fort Worth teenager killed in overnight drive-by shooting (Thursday), ➋ – Hubbard's bold finish gives him a 1-shot lead in Texas Open (Friday), ➌ – SPRING JACKETS FOR WOMEN OVER 50: CHIC, MODERN STYLES YOU’LL WEAR ON REPEAT (Saturday), ➍ – USDA Pauses Rural Energy Grants Amid Anti-Renewables Push (Thursday), ➎ – Free Oral Cancer Screenings in Dallas and Prosper (Tuesday)

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Trial to begin Tuesday for former FedEx driver charged in killing of Athena Strand

NBC DFW News 4/6 12:36P Sara Sanchez

What to Know The trial is expected to begin Tuesday morning and will be livestreamed and live blogged in this article. The judge has warned that the trial will include graphic testimony and video....

Fort Worth teenager killed in overnight drive-by shooting

NBC DFW News 4/2 8:22A Alanna Quillen and Larry Collins

Police are investigating a deadly drive‑by shooting that killed a 15-year-old boy inside his southwest Fort Worth home early Thursday morning. Police were called to the 6700 block of Glenbrook Lane...

Texas Health announces leadership transition

NBC DFW News 3/31 4:09A Deborah Ferguson

Texas Health Resources announced a leadership change that will bring a historic first for the system with 29 hospitals across 16 counties. A woman will become Chief Executive...

Haltom City: City Council Meeting - April 13, 2026

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The April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting will start at 7 p.m.

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Job Search Workshop in Allen Integrates Proven Career Strategies with Emerging Technoligies

Haltom City BubbleLife iReporter 4/7 11:00P Martha Jane Brounoff

The St. Jude Career Alliance, a faith-based ministry that offers hope, guidance, and practical tools for job seekers, will offer its next quarterly job search workshop on Saturday, April 18, 8:45 AM...

Free Oral Cancer Screenings in Dallas and Prosper

Haltom City BubbleLife iReporter 4/7 1:00A Krista Simmons

In honor of Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, two local oral surgery practices will offer free oral cancer screenings. They will be available: April 15 from 2 to 5 pm at Metroplex Surgical...

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Jack Renfro, the Heart Behind Mrs. Renfro’s, Dies at 89

Crave DFW 4/8 5:41A Steven Doyle

The Fort Worth food community lost one of its own this week. Jack Renfro, longtime Chief Operating Officer of Renfro Foods and son of company founders George and Arthurine...

New Texas Law Introduces Sweet Tea Wine… and a Bluebonnet Twist

Texas Wine Lover 4/1 3:04A Jeff Cope

If you’ve been following Texas legislation lately, you know there always seems to be something new coming out of Austin. Well, here’s one you probably didn’t see coming....

Discover the Best Airbnbs and Guest Houses in Texas Wine Country

Texas Wine Lover 3/31 1:19A Jeff Cope

If you are planning a trip to Texas wine country, where you stay can make just as much of a difference as which wineries you visit. While hotels have their place, there is something special about...

Texas Wanderer Wines

Texas Wine Lover 3/27 6:35A Neal Addy

Think you ve seen everything Fredericksburg has to offer? Think again. One block south of Main Street at the corner of San Antonio and S. Washington sits a cozy little house...

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SPOILER: This is a GOOD ONE!?

The Sister Studio 4/8 4:03A Jennifer Reed

Happy Wednesday, my friends! Wishing everyone a productive day today I head out of town tomorrow, so I ll be trying to check off as many items on my to-do list as humanly possible today, lol! I...

SPRING JACKETS FOR WOMEN OVER 50: CHIC, MODERN STYLES YOU’LL WEAR ON REPEAT

The Middle Page 4/4 4:44A Cathy Williamson

SPRING JACKETS FOR WOMEN OVER 50: CHIC, MODERN STYLES YOU LL WEAR ON REPEAT JACKET // TEE ( similar ) // JEANS // BELT ( similar ) // SHOES // BAG ( similar ) Happy Easter Weekend! What are you all...

BEST??OF??AMAZON??

The Sister Studio 3/31 3:51A Jennifer Reed

Happy Tuesday, my friends! I can t believe Easter is already this weekend this spring is flying by! I rounded up all of my favorites from the month of March here for you, including all my top picks...

?? MAJOR SALES INSIDE!!

The Sister Studio 3/27 5:07A Jennifer Reed

TGIF, my friends!! I hope everyone had a great week. Camden and Remi are both getting braces today, so it s a BIG day in our house! If you have kids with braces, let me know any tips and tricks, I m...

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Rangers say MRI shows no issue with deGrom's knee after 2-time Cy Young winner says he's fine

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/8 3:04A Associated Press

DeGrom experienced some mild knee discomfort before he pitched Monday night against Seattle.

Johnston scores in OT in Stars comeback win over the Flames 4-3

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/8 2:59A Associated Press

The Stars won 62% of the faceoffs in the game.

Rangers' deGrom had mild discomfort in right knee before Monday start but feels OK

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/7 3:00A Associated Press

The Rangers said deGrom had mild right knee discomfort, and manager Skip Schumaker said the staff didn’t want to push the 37-year-old too hard.

Cooper Flagg scores 45 points and Mavs beat LeBron James and injury-depleted Lakers 134-128

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/6 3:13A Associated Press

Flagg, who had nine assists and eight rebounds, recorded consecutive 40-point games for the first time.

J.J. Spaun rallies to win Texas Open for first title since U.S. Open

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/6 3:07A Associated Press

Now the 35-year-old Californian has a validating win in tough conditions as he heads into the first major of the year.

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Texas fertility clinics see increase in younger women freezing their eggs

Spectrum Local News Health 4/4 7:00A Geraldine Torrellas

Modern science has given women the opportunity to freeze their eggs, something that is becoming increasingly popular among younger women.

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The Franchise Game 2026 Returns to Yum! Brands Headquarters for Its Fourth Year

Restaurant News 4/8 8:51A RestaurantNews.com

Tarji Carter (CEO, The Franchise Player), alongside partners Daylon A. Goff (Founder, It s Just Day Strategic Consulting) and Dessie Brown Jr. (Director of Marketing, Feng...

Food Companies Backslide on Promises to Reduce Pesticides

Civil Eats 4/7 10:00P Lisa Held

Article Summary • In an annual report, As You Sow awarded lower scores to 10 out of 17 major food companies on their approach to mitigating pesticide risks. • Companies are...

Op-ed: USDA Canceled $300 Million in Contracts to Support First-Generation Farmers. What a Waste.

Civil Eats 4/6 10:00P Amanda Koehler

In 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded $300 million to 50 community-based, locally led projects in an effort to support small farmers. The funding came...

McDonald’s and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 4/6 12:36A RestaurantNews.com

McDonald s, Prince St. Pizza, Gong cha, The Melt, and Wendy s lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending April 5, 2026. 1) McDonald s USA Introduces New...

Pan Seared Scallops Recipe

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/5 11:00P Krista

This pan seared scallops recipe delivers tender, golden scallops nestled on top of a bright, smoky corn relish for a dish that s both elegant and effortless. And if you ve never cooked scallops...