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

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Top Stories: ➊ – Billy Gillispie reinstated by Tarleton State after university review of anonymous complaint (Tuesday), ➋ – Cowboys have put the tie behind them and believe they can prove the skeptics wrong (Tuesday), ➌ – Former No. 1 Texas tumbles to unranked ahead of rivalry game with No. 6 Oklahoma (Tuesday), ➍ – NFL fines Jerry Jones $250,000 for obscene MetLife gesture he says was inadvertent (Tuesday), ➎ – JUST LISTED: Condo for Sale in Dallas Gated Cambridge Community with Motivated Seller (Tuesday)

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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,...

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

Carrollton BubbleLife iReporter 8/28 2:27A 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.

Carrollton BubbleLife iReporter 8/28 2:11A 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

Carrollton BubbleLife iReporter 8/28 2:00A 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...

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...

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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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NCAA considers rule requiring athletes to disclose NIL deals from high school, junior college

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/27 3:37A Associated Press

Athletes would report all non-institutional deals dating back to their junior year.

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.

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Just Listed: Luxury Home For Rent at 9127 Valley Chapel Lane in Bluffview Dallas, TX

DFW Urban Realty 8/26 10:26P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

JUST LISTED: 9127 Valley Chapel Lane - Luxury Contemporary Bluffview Home with Light-Filled Open Plan 9127 Valley Chapel - Bluffview Dallas, TX MLS 21024034 3 Bed 2.5 Bath...

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...

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TWU Celebrates National Day on Writing: Free Webinar on College Admissions and Scholarship Essays

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 10/13 4:56A Juliette DC

WHO/WHAT Texas Womans University will host In Your College Era: Admissions Essay Writing Workshop , a free webinar designed to demystify the essay-writing process for high school seniors, parents and...

Setting the Record Straight: Dickey’s Barbecue Pit’s Story of Strength and Renewal

Restaurant News 10/13 2:18A RestaurantNews.com

How America s Largest Barbecue Franchise Reclaimed Growth and Defied Industry Decline Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Amidst negative headlines sensationalizing restaurant...

Baked Apple Chips (Made in the Air Fryer!)

Joyful Healthy Eats 10/12 11:00P Krista

All you need is a dusting of cinnamon sugar and apples to make these homemade Baked Apple Chips! They re crisp, full of cozy fall flavor, and so much better than store-bought. If apple picking is your...

35 Best Soup Recipes

Love and Lemons 10/12 2:00A Jeanine Donofrio

Soup season is here! There s a lot to love about fall—beautiful weather, changing leaves, cozy baked goods, and hot drinks—but the soup recipes are hands down my favorite...

How the Government Shutdown is Impacting Farmers

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 10/10 7:14A Laura Zaks

US Capitol Building. Photo credit: Eric B. Walker. The transition from one fiscal year to the next is not something that typically dominates headlines. In fact, as the calendar turns from September 30...