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

NBC DFW News 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...

Family suing cement truck driver in deadly Bastrop County school bus crash

CBS DFW 4/18 4:06A CBS Texas

A total of six lawsuits are being filed against the driver of a cement truck, Jerry Hernandez, and his employer, FJ and Concrete, after an adult and a 5-year-old were killed...

37th annual Fort Worth Main Street Art Festival kicks off Thursday

CBS DFW 4/18 3:38A Dawn White

FORT WORTH You can meet and buy artwork from hundreds of talented artists beginning Thursday at the MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival. The 37th annual event is the largest...

Tarrant County District restores protest dashboard after hack, appraisal notices issued

NBC DFW News 4/17 12:06P Tahera Rahman

As appraisal notices go out, homeowners are walking into the Tarrant Appraisal District office with their questions. The good thing, says Chief Appraiser Joe Don Bobbitt, is...

New report details how police say Rashee Rice car crash unfolded

NBC DFW News 4/17 9:54A Eva Parks and Scott Friedman

A Dallas Police Department crash report obtained by NBC5 Investigates details the chain-reaction series of events that, investigators say, triggered the multi-vehicle freeway car crash involving...

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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....

Top 5 Texas Motorcycle Lawyers

Haltom City BubbleLife iReporter 4/17 9:05P 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...

What I’m Using for My Linen Closet Organization

BrightonTheDay 4/17 8:26A megan hopkins

Organizing my linen closet has been on my to-do for a long time. I think we can all agree that s one of the toughest spots in a home to keep tidy — or at least for me it is....

Gifts Moms Really Want This Mother’s Day

BrightonTheDay 4/17 7:16A megan hopkins

Every holiday I get to celebrate with my kids is special, but there s something I love so much about Mother s Day. They ve reached an age where they want to do sweet things...

13 Texas State Parks Near Fort Worth to Explore

A Cowboys Life 4/17 6:36A Chastity Velasquez

Looking to head out of town for a day or the weekend? Head to one of these beautiful Texas State Parks that are 2 hours or less from Fort Worth. Texas has more than 80 State Parks! Whether you are...

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Is It Ever Okay to Ask Your Dinner Party Guests to Venmo You?

Eater Dallas 4/18 4:43A Amy McCarthy

Michael Hoeweler Cash app notifications have a way of testing the definition of hospitality https://www.eater.com/24083611/is-it-okay-to-ask-dinner-party-guests-to-venmo-you

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...

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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,...

Run for the Roses as Barrel & Bones Celebrates Derby Day May 4th

Haltom City BubbleLife iReporter 4/14 11:28P Kelly Hunter

Since the Kentucky Derby first ran in 1875, the traditional beverage associated with the 10-furlong race has been the mint julep. And there is no better place in North Texas to sip that...

Texas Restaurant Opening – James Provisions

Crave DFW 4/11 10:29A Steven Doyle

James Provisions is the DWF area s newest spring restaurant opening by way of New York City. Owner Deborah Williamson, who first founded James on a beautiful brownstone block in Brooklyn, ran the...

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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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UIL Medical Advisory Committee to Meet

UIL 4/18 5:00A

UIL Medical Advisory Committee to Meet

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 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...

The Tribute Features New Luxury Townhomes For Sale at Chelsea Green in The Colony, TX

DFW Urban Realty 4/9 10:47A broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Discover Luxury Lakeside Living at Chelsea Green in The Colony Experience the epitome of lakeside luxury living at Chelsea Green, nestled on the picturesque shores of Lake...

JUST LISTED: Completely Remodeled Home in Grapevine, TX

DFW Urban Realty 4/5 10:10P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed: 1507 Country Forest Court in Grapevine TX Tiffany Forest Addition Indulge in the allure of a positively gorgeous home, nestled in an absolute oasis in North...

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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.

Advocates request emergency funding from lawmakers to raise caregiver wages

Spectrum Local News Health 4/9 1:35A Erin Davis

Experts explain that an increase in wages for caregivers would mean an expansion of Medicaid.

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Intel unveils largest-ever AI 'neuromorphic computer' that mimics the human brain

Live Science 4/18 7:30A

Scientists at Intel have built the world s largest neuromorphic computer, or one designed and structured to mimic the human brain . The company hopes it will support future...

Watch Boston Dynamics' newest Atlas robot wake up in the creepiest way possible

Live Science 4/18 7:16A

Robotics company Boston Dynamics has unveiled its latest humanoid robot in creepy footage showing the machine waking up from a deep slumber. In the new video, published April...

'Unusual' beaver die-off in Utah caused by 'rabbit fever,' which can also infect humans

Live Science 4/18 6:37A

At least nine beavers and a vole have been found dead across Utah after an unusual outbreak of tularemia, a disease that can also infect and kill humans, cats and dogs. Local...

Researchers solve mystery of inexplicably dense galaxy at the heart of perfect 'Einstein ring'...

Live Science 4/18 6:16A

Researchers may have solved the mystery of why a distant galaxy surrounded by an eerily perfect "Einstein ring" is denser than it should be: The hefty galaxy, which was...

Lyrid meteor shower 2024: How to watch stunning shooting stars and 'fireballs' during the event's...

Live Science 4/18 6:03A

The Lyrid meteor shower has officially begun and the sky show s spectacular peak, which could see hundreds of shooting stars and "fireballs" fill the night sky, is scheduled...