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Portugal carries Diogo Jota's memory into World Cup group stage match in Texas

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The Londoner Pub hosting England watch parties for game at Dallas Stadium

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth 6/17 6:47A Charles Nichelson

As English fans take over North Texas, a local pub is hosting watch parties at its venues in Addison, Arlington, Colleyville, and Dallas. The game kicks off at 3 p.m. The...

World Cup features Texas doubleheader with games at Dallas and Houston Stadiums

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth 6/17 6:41A JAMES ROBSON, DAVE SKRETTA | The

Texas takes center stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup today. Portugal takes on Congo in Houston at noon, then Croatia plays England in a rematch of the 2018 World Cup semifinals...

Little Elm's Weston McKennie celebrated by family during World Cup debut

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth 6/17 6:25A Laura Harris

Weston McKennie, a 27-year-old midfielder for the U.S. Men s National Team, is a Little Elm native and John McKennie s younger brother. I m a Grand Prairie firefighter,...

Transitional tiny home project aims to serve veterans at risk of homelessness

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth 6/17 4:00A Neal Franklin, Staff Writer | Th

A collection of tiny homes aiming to serve veterans at risk of homelessness is coming to a site at the heart of Dallas’ existing veterans services. Veterans Community Project...

Portugal carries Diogo Jota's memory into World Cup group stage match in Texas

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth 6/17 1:45A ALANIS THAMES | The Associated P

Portugal, very aware of the enormous expectations it faces in the World Cup, begins group stage play against Congo in Houston at noon. The squad featuring star forward Cristiano Ronaldo is among the...

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MERSEA – Built For Easy Travel Style

Tanya Foster 6/14 4:00A Tanya Foster

One of my favorite travel brands is MERSEA so when I was invited to celebrate their first store opening in Kansas City, I immediately said YES! They are my go-to for versatile, comfortable, and cute...

BOOK REVIEW - MOTHER TONGUE: A MEMOIR OF TAIWAN by Linda Petrucelli

Carrollton BubbleLife iReporter 6/13 10:00P KAREN SIDDALL

Mother Tongue A Memoir of Taiwan by Linda Petrucelli Warm, witty, and wonderful! Mother Tongue: A Memoir of Taiw an by Linda Petrucelli is the warm, witty, and wonderful recounting of the authors...

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2026 Decanter World Wine Awards – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 6/17 2:02A Jeff Cope

The results of this year’s Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) were released, revealing a global wine landscape that is more diverse, competitive and exciting than ever...

Escondido Has Been the Right Tex-Mex Answer in Preston Royal

Crave DFW 6/16 6:54A Steven Doyle

photos by Joey Stewart When Cantina Laredo closed at Preston Royal after more than twenty years, the neighborhood lost its Tex-Mex anchor and didn t have a replacement. Jon Alexis — who has run TJ s...

Cris & John Made a Move

Crave DFW 6/16 6:36A Steven Doyle

John Pham grew up in Ho Chi Minh City walking to his favorite street food carts, watching traffic and eating well for almost nothing. Cristina Mendez grew up on the other side of that equation —...

Assembly Icehouse Is Adding an Adults-Only Lounge in Plano

Crave DFW 6/16 5:57A Steven Doyle

Assembly Icehouse opened in Plano s Assembly Park last November and has spent seven months becoming exactly the kind of neighborhood anchor that most new restaurants spend years trying to be. The...

Meredith Reed Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 6/16 12:57A Jeff Cope

Some winemakers start their career in another field and then discover the wine industry, which leads them down a different path. Meredith Reed is someone who worked in the...

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FATHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS

The Middle Page 6/13 3:00A Cathy Williamson

FATHER S DAY GIFT IDEAS Hi, everyone! I hope you have had a good week! Mine has been a whirlwind! I had my daughter, her husband, and the two little girls in this week for a few days, hosted a baby...

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UT Arlington uses FIFA World Cup travel to study air quality

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/16 9:00A Lauren Rangel

Researchers at the University of Texas at Arlington saw FIFA World Cup travel as a unique opportunity to study air quality.

George Pickens joins Cowboys for minicamp after receiver skipped voluntary offseason workouts

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/16 8:29A Associated Press

Pickens' presence was expected once he signed the $27.3 million franchise tag and became subject to fines for missing minicamp.

Big 12 sues Texas Tech, Texas AG over Brendan Sorsby and its ability to sanction

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/15 8:30A Katharine Finnerty, Associated P

Last week, the Big 12 received a notice from Paxton’s office saying that it could face legal action if it pursued sanctions against Texas Tech.

Wyatt Langford homers on 1st pitch and Rangers beat Red Sox 6-4 in front of Scotland's Tartan Army

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/15 3:38A Associated Press

There was a lively atmosphere at the ballpark, with the Tartan Army on hand for what the Red Sox billed as “Scottish Heritage Celebration Night.”

Japan fans use blue bags to uphold a cleansing World Cup tradition after draw

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/15 3:33A Associated Press

The Samurai Blue fans cleaned up before they left the stadium Sunday, picking up trash from the stands after Japan's 2-2 draw against the Netherlands.

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Charter school CEO sees healthcare aspirations rise amid Baylor Scott & White partnership

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/8 1:59A Plamedie Ifasso

The institute served roughly 300 students this past school year and will add roughly 120 new students. Fort Worth expansion is in early planning.

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Taco Bell Takes Fajita Obsession Beyond the Sizzle With New Fajita Street Chalupas and Chicken...

Restaurant News 6/17 6:27A RestaurantNews.com

Beginning June 18, Taco Bell introduces Fajita Street Chalupas and Chicken Fajita Nacho Fries nationwide for a limited time, bringing fajita flavor to fans the Taco Bell way:...

Jersey Mike’s Debuts as Top-Rated Quick-Service Restaurant, Ending Chick-fil-A’s 11-Year Reign, ACSI...

Restaurant News 6/17 4:46A RestaurantNews.com

Ann Arbor, MI ( RestaurantNews.com ) Execution is now the dividing line in the restaurant industry. According to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI®) Restaurant...

USDA Staffing Crisis: Losses Reduce Local Presence in Communities Nationwide

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 6/16 6:28A Rebecca Schewe

USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Beginning Farmer Regional Coordinator Rodney Brooks speaks with Jon Jackson, executive director of Comfort Farms, who raises Royal Jabali a unique bread to Georgia on...

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms

Love and Lemons 6/16 3:46A Jeanine Donofrio

I make these grilled portobello mushrooms on repeat all summer. They re such an easy side dish—meaty, savory, and ready in just 15 minutes on the grill. Their edges are...

Alberta, Get Ready! Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Arrives in Style at West Edmonton Mall June 26

Restaurant News 6/12 7:04A RestaurantNews.com

Canada s fastest-growing barbecue concept enters West Edmonton Mall for the first time with grand opening celebration featuring giveaways, discounts and award-winning barbecue...