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New Friends New Life Announces 2025 ProtectHER Award Recipients

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Top Stories: ➊ – Walker and Diaz hit HRs, Sánchez goes 5 for 5 as Astros beat Orioles 7-2 to end 4-game skid (Friday), ➋ – Man arrested for WNBA sex-toy throwing at Liberty game, the 3rd arrest in string of disturbances (Friday), ➌ – Cowboys put Trevon Diggs on active roster, clearing way for cornerback's return early in season (Monday), ➍ – DBJ to shine spotlight on burgeoning life science sector, $5 billion pediatric hospital campus (Monday), ➎ – Musume Opens at The Star in Frisco (Monday)

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TEA releases 2024-25 school ratings. See the best/worst districts and charters here

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth 8/15 8:45A Frank Heinz

The Texas Education Agency released school accountability ratings for the 2024-2025 school year on Friday, with some of the largest school districts in North Texas grading between A and C. The Dallas,...

Suspect shot by Carrollton officer after threatening to harm himself and others, police say

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 8/13 8:53A Briauna Brown

A man is in critical condition after being shot by a Carrollton police officer after reportedly threatening to harm himself and other officers following a traffic stop Tuesday...

Armed man shot, critically injured by Carrollton officer

DFW Scanner 8/13 7:49A dfwscanner

On Tuesday, August 12th, at around 9:48pm, Carrollton police officers stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 2700 block of E. Belt Line Road. During the traffic...

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Easy Travel Style

Tanya Foster 8/26 9:00A Tanya Foster

With Labor Day weekend only two days away, I know many of you are headed out of town. You all know that I love traveling. The key to traveling well is all about what you pack. Mersea is my go-to for...

Join Dream Center Dallas in Celebrating Hope and Community at the 5th Annual Gala

Carrollton BubbleLife iReporter 8/22 2:43A Culver Public Relations

On Thursday, October 3, 2025, from 7:009:00 p.m. , Dream Center Dallas will host its 5th Annual Fundraising Gala at the Renaissance Hotel Legacy West, 6007 Legacy Dr, Plano, TX 75024 . This gala will...

New Friends New Life Announces 2025 ProtectHER Award Recipients

Carrollton BubbleLife iReporter 8/22 12:39A Elizabeth Lenart

PROTECTHER AWARD RECIPIENTS TO BE HONORED AT ANNUAL STAND FOR HER LUNCHEON FEATURING LUCY LIU Individual Luncheon Tickets Available Today! New Friends New Life (NFNL) announces the 2025 ProtectHER...

September is Animal Pain Awareness Month

Carrollton BubbleLife iReporter 8/21 10:21P Douglas Stramel, DVM, CVPP, CVMA

When Pets Hurt: Shining a Light on Animal Pain Every September, the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM) leads a powerful initiative: Animal Pain Awareness Month . This campaign...

CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW - SPOONS: A FAMILY STORY OF ENDURING LOSS by J. Corn

Carrollton BubbleLife iReporter 8/14 10:00P KAREN SIDDALL

Spoons by J. Corn Colorful, simple, and comforting story about missing and remembering our loved ones who have passed on. Spoons by J. Corn is a helpful childrens picture book about how we can...

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Musume Opens at The Star in Frisco

Crave DFW 8/25 7:19A Steven Doyle

Musume , the acclaimed Japanese restaurant from Dallas-based Rock Libations, has opened its newest location at The Star in Frisco. The 6,000-square-foot space offers sushi, sashimi, and authentic...

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...

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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...

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Cowboys put Trevon Diggs on active roster, clearing way for cornerback's return early in season

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/25 2:36A Associated Press

The move clears the way for the 2021 All-Pro to play early in the season coming off his second major knee injury.

WNBA breaks single-season attendance record that had stood since 2002

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/22 3:06A Associated Press

The league's 13 teams have drawn a total of 2,501,609 fans over 226 games this season.

Man arrested for WNBA sex-toy throwing at Liberty game, the 3rd arrest in string of disturbances

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/22 3:06A Associated Press

Charles Burgess, 32, was arrested for allegedly throwing an object at a Dallas Wings vs. New York Liberty game on Aug. 5, hitting a 12-year-old girl.

Walker and Diaz hit HRs, Sánchez goes 5 for 5 as Astros beat Orioles 7-2 to end 4-game skid

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/22 3:05A Associated Press

Trammell was examined by the Houston training staff and started to walk off the field before going to a knee.

Dallas Baptist baseball program will become affiliate member of Pac-12 in 2027

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/21 8:41A Associated Press

The Patriots played four seasons in Conference USA and won regular-season championships in 2023 and 2025 and the league tournament in 2024.

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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...

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DBJ to shine spotlight on burgeoning life science sector, $5 billion pediatric hospital campus

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/25 1:30A Will Anderson

Health care is a huge part of the Dallas-Fort Worth economy, but it's a sector being buffeted by major changes. That's why DBJ is hosting the Future of Healthcare event on...

Domestic violence cases against men are on the rise

Spectrum Local News Health 8/20 9:54A Valencia Jones

Advocates say too many male victims of domestic violence are afraid to speak out about their abuse.

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.

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BOOK REVIEW: SKYLARK (THE SEAL SAGA, #1) by Megan Michelle

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/28 7:27A KAREN SIDDALL

Skylark The SEAL Saga, #1 by Megan Michelle Gripping military action and slow-burn romance! Skylark is the first book in author Megan Michelles new military action romance series, The SEAL Saga,...

Shockwave Therapy in Veterinary Medicine: Helping Pets and Horses Heal.

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/28 7:11A Douglas Stramel, DVM, CVPP, CVMA

Shockwave Therapy in Veterinary Medicine: Helping Pets and Horses Heal Introduction When our animals are hurt or in pain, we often look for the fastest and safest way to get them back to comfort. One...

Colleyville Garden Club "Gardens of Gold" Daffodil Bulbs

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/28 7:00A Carol Wollin

COLLEYVILLE GARDEN CLUB Gardens of Gold Daffodil Bulb Sale Brighten your spring and help beautify Colleyville! For the third year in a row, the Colleyville Garden Club invites you to join our...

The Easy Corn Dip I’m Making for Labor Day

Love and Lemons 8/28 4:26A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

I have one goal over Labor Day weekend: to enjoy ALL the summer produce! Though fall is just around the corner, tomatoes, zucchini, and my favorite—fresh sweet corn—are still...

Pan Seared Salmon with Creamy Dijon Sauce

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/27 11:00P Krista

This easy Pan Seared Salmon recipe is a flavorful dinner that takes just 30 minutes to make! Topped with a creamy Dijon sauce for a delicious finish you ll love how simple yet elegant this meal is!...