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Testimony begins Tuesday in murder trial for man accused of killing Kayla Kelley

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 5/21 3:13A Alanna Quillen

Testimony begins on Tuesday in the murder trial for Ocastor Ferguson, the man accused of kidnapping and killing his girlfriend last year. McKinney resident Kayla Kelley was reported missing in January...

Muggy Tuesday in store before storms arrive to North Texas

CBS DFW 5/21 3:09A Erin Moran

NORTH TEXAS Good morning! Tuesday's skies are cloudy and temperatures are in the 70s. It's warm and muggy, and there's a decent southerly wind this morning. CBS News Texas As the breeze continues...

DFW cannot “build out” of traffic troubles

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 5/21 2:58A Ben Russell

Decades of rapid population growth in Dallas-Fort Worth has brought about a problem with no easy solutions – no amount of highway construction can “build” North Texas out of...

Dallas woman uses her past to brighten the future for others: "God told me if you can't die, you...

CBS DFW 5/21 2:41A Bo Evans

DALLAS Mackenzie Blacketer is one of thousands of people recovering from substance abuse issues. She says addiction issues are so intertwined with mental health, that...

Fort Worth sees increased need to deploy Narcan, firefighters plan community training

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 5/21 2:28A Larry Collins

Fort Worth has seen a growing number of opioid overdoses as the fentanyl crisis continues across the country. In 2023, Fort Worth firefighters saw a nearly 25% increase in...

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They Voted Against Greg Abbott’s Controversial School-Voucher Plan. He Attacked Them as Weak on “the...

Texas Monthly 5/20 10:55A Bekah McNeel

DeWayne Burns remembers the time Governor Greg Abbott came to visit in 2015. Burns, the Republican representative of a district encompassing several small towns south of Fort Worth, had gathered...

The Mavericks’ Frisco Kid Propels Dallas to the NBA Western Conference Finals

Texas Monthly 5/20 10:15A Dan Solomon

WHO: Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. WashingtonWHAT: A clutch performance in the NBA s Western Conference SemifinalsWHY IT S SO GREAT: In February, the Mavs made what fans worried was a desperation...

‘Hit Man’ Premieres to Austin Audience

Texas Monthly 5/20 6:37A Texas Monthly

Netflix hosted the premiere of Glen Powell and Richard Linklater s Hit Man, a new action-comedy film based on a Texas Monthly story by Skip Hollandsworth. The May 15 premiere was held at the Paramount...

16 Playhouses To Parade At NorthPark From June 17-30 For 2024 Dallas CASA Fundraiser

My Sweet Charity 5/20 6:30A Jeanne Prejean

The march begins on Friday, June 14, for Dallas CASA ’s 2024 Parade of Playhouses at NorthPark. For 17 days, the 16 unique cottages will be available for viewing to be raffled off on Sunday, June 30....

Is Slash an Honorary Texan Now?

Texas Monthly 5/20 6:06A Dan Solomon

Quick: ask someone who they think of when they hear the term Texas music. We bet you get George Strait or Willie. Country music may be the first genre that comes to mind for many, but historically,...

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Top Scholar and Distinguished Educators Banquet - 2024

Mansfield ISD Photo Gallery 5/14 6:43A nobody@smugmug.com (Mansfield IS

Mansfield ISD updated gallery ' Top Scholar and Distinguished Educators Banquet - 2024 '

2023-24 Colors For Caring Day

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Mansfield ISD updated gallery ' 2023-24 Colors For Caring Day '

Employee Awards 2024

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Mansfield ISD updated gallery ' Employee Awards 2024 '

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Andreucci Winery Opens Location on Highway 290

Texas Wine Lover 5/18 4:31A Laurie Ware

A few years ago, it was hard to drive down Main Street in Fredericksburg without seeing the larger-than-life half-face of Flavio Andreucci staring back at you from the southeast corner of Washington...

Spinning for Sips: A Guide to Pairing Wine with Your Slot Play

Texas Wine Lover 5/17 7:04A Guest

Slot machines and wine are fun things. This article talks about enjoying both together. We ll explain how to choose a wine to make slot play better. It s not just drinking or playing slots, it s about...

Garden Restaurant in Garland Offers A Fantastic Dim Sum

Crave DFW 5/17 3:14A Steven Doyle

by Steven Doyle You are most likely familiar with a handful of wonderful spots in Dallas to eek out decent dim sum. We recently stumbled upon an additional find that until now has gone under our...

A Deep Dive Into the World of Winemaking – How White Wine is Made

Texas Wine Lover 5/16 12:02A Amie Nemec

Hopefully, you re enjoying our deep dive into winemaking. The last two articles covered growing grapes and making red wine, and you can still learn more! Making white wine is only slightly different...

Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Celebrates Matriarch, Mary Alice ‘Memer’ Hallett, with Free Pie on May 20th

Restaurant News 5/15 6:32A RestaurantNews.com

Royse City, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) On what would have been her 103rd birthday, May 20, 2024, family-owned and operated Soulman’s Bar-B-Que is honoring the memory of...

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My Favorite Home Decor From Wayfair’s Memorial Day Clearance!

Color and Chic 5/20 7:15A Hoang-Kim

I m so excited to be partnering with Wayfair to share some of my favorite home decor from their Memorial Day Clearance. We have purchased so many items from Wayfair for our home, including some big...

WHITE SUMMER SKIRTS

The Middle Page 5/19 5:54A Cathy Williamson

Hi! I hope you are having a great weekend! We flew to Montana on Thursday and will head home tomorrow. We came to buy some furniture for a little place we bought in Deer Lodge at Rock Creek Cattle...

Amazon, Target ??, and MORE! ??????

The Sister Studio 5/19 3:58A Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday, my friends!! We had a busy day of kids sports yesterday, and are going to take it easy today and rest up for the kids last week of school next week! I think my entire house is counting...

THE BEST WEDDING GUEST DRESSES

The Middle Page 5/14 3:04A Cathy Williamson

THE BEST WEDDING GUEST DRESSEs DRESS // SHOES (same but reversed color) // BAG Hello ladies! I hope you all had a wonderful Mother s Day weekend! You all will never believe what happened to me on...

My Paula’s Choice Promo is HERE!!

The Sister Studio 5/13 4:03A Jennifer Reed

It is a HAPPY Monday today because I m sooo, SO excited about the Paula s Choice code that I have for us today!! It is truly an incredible deal and I ll share all the details below. I have a ton of...

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Schanuel, O'Hoppe, Adell all homer in 7-run fifth to give Angels 9-7 win over Astros

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/21 3:05A Associated Press

The Los Angeles Angels jumped on Framber Valdez for seven runs in the fifth inning to power them to a 9-7 win over the Houston Astros on Monday night.

Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren headline NBA All-Rookie team

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/21 1:47A Associated Press

San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama was a unanimous selection for the NBA’s All-Rookie team this season, the league revealed Monday.

Rangers are undefeated at .500 to keep World Series champs from a losing record with Bochy

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/20 5:36A Associated Press

The Rangers haven’t gotten any real momentum going nearly one-third of the way into Bochy's second season with them.

Rangers slugger Adolis García scratched from starting lineup with forearm soreness

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/19 8:54A Associated Press

García homered in the bottom of the sixth.

Sky use balanced attack, dominate fourth quarter to beat Wings 84-73 for season-opening split

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/19 2:18A Associated Press

The Chicago Sky dominated the fourth quarter to defeat the Dallas Wings 83-74 on Saturday night to split the season-opening series.

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Just Listed: Luxury Home in Grapevine, TX For Sale at 1507 Country Forest Ct

DFW Urban Realty 5/12 8:11P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

If you're searching for a luxury home in Grapevine, be sure to check out 1507 Country Forest Court located in Tiffany Forest Addition in Grapevine. 1507 Country Forest Ct. in...

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U.S. pediatricians group reverses decades-old ban on breastfeeding for those with HIV

Spectrum Local News Health 5/20 1:15A Associated Press

The new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics reverses recommendations it had in place since the start of the HIV epidemic in the 1980s.

Baylor Scott & White to close Flower Mound rehab facility

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/13 9:43A Seth Bodine

The closure of the facility off Cross Timbers Road in Denton County is expected to result in dozens of potential job loses. The facility operator says it will try to help...

Texas again ranked the worst state for mental health care

Spectrum Local News Health 5/13 6:00A Craig Huber

This is the second consecutive year Forbes Advisor has ranked Texas dead last.

Your Mental Health: Recent pattern of violence against women casts light on toxic masculinity

Spectrum Local News Health 5/9 6:08A Nicole Cross

One out of four women will be the victim of a violent crime, according to the CDC.

Workers often forfeit hundreds of dollars on a popular workplace benefit

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/9 5:58A Andy Medici

Workers are losing out on hundreds of dollars in flexible spending account money.

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Best Turkey Burgers

The Healthy Maven 5/20 11:15P Davida Lederle

Looking for the best turkey burger recipe? These juicy turkey burgers are made with fresh ingredients and packed-full of flavor The post Best Turkey Burgers appeared first on...

Release: House Farm Bill Misses Opportunity to Move Agriculture Forward

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 5/20 10:58A Laura Zaks

For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: House Farm Bill Misses...

Twin Peaks Partners with Tunnel to Towers for Memorial Weekend, Amplifying Support for Heroes

Restaurant News 5/20 10:22A RestaurantNews.com

Popular sports bar launches two fundraiser promotions in support of Tunnel to Towers as we remember our heroes this Memorial Day Weekend Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) ...

Easy Grilled Tomatoes Recipe

Cooking Chew 5/20 8:58A Renee Groskreutz

This Grilled Tomatoes Recipe is absolutely one of the best ways to add wonderful flavor to any cookout, side for steak, or salad topping! The post Easy Grilled Tomatoes Recipe...

How to Make Deliciously Smokey And Sweet Grilled Peaches

Cooking Chew 5/20 8:33A Renee Groskreutz

Grilled peaches make for a delicious appetizer. They are delicious and succulent snacks, but if you want to elevate them, all you need is a grill! The post How to Make...