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Top Stories: ➊ – Super Fun Paper Plate Breakfast Craft (Monday), ➋ – What happened to the deck parks planned over I-30 near downtown & convention center? (Tuesday), ➌ – Arrest affidavit details deadly incident resulting in man being thrown down stairs (Tuesday), ➍ – Omnilife prepares to open $61 million U.S. headquarters in Allen (Wednesday), ➎ – DFW Restaurant Week Turns 30, and This Year’s Menu of Perks Is Bigger Than the Food (Monday)

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Gunman at large after two shot in Deep Ellum Friday morning: Dallas Police

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 8/14 6:19A Charles Nichelson

Dallas Police are investigating a shooting on the south side of Deep Ellum. Police say two people were shot on Canton Street. Police are still looking for a suspect. It s...

What happened to the deck parks planned over I-30 near downtown & convention center?

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 8/11 5:34A Aria Jones, Staff Writer | The D

One chilly weekend in January, excavators began transforming what is normally one of Dallas’ most congested roads – Interstate 30 – to make way for the $888 million Canyon...

Arrest affidavit details deadly incident resulting in man being thrown down stairs

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 8/11 5:23A Charles Nichelson

An arrest affidavit details a deadly incident last month in Deep Ellum that involved a man being pushed down stairs. The affidavit says three people were leaving a bar on Main...

The Best Places To Play Mahjong in Dallas

Paper City Magazine 8/10 3:30A Melissa Smrekar

The Lone Star State shines as a thriving hub in the world of American mahjong. With countless Texas-based tile companies and an abundance of non-profit events centered around...

Finalists announced for 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards at the State Fair of Texas

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 8/6 6:45A Hannah Jones

Savory, sweet, and drinkable creations are competing once again for the Texas-sized honor of a Big Tex Choice Award at the State Fair of Texas. This year s finalists have been narrowed down from 30...

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CHI OMEGA CHRISTMAS MARKET WILL DELIGHT SHOPPERS NOVEMBER 19-22, 2026

Uptown BubbleLife iReporter 8/14 1:30A Brynn Bagot Public Relations

The 49 th annual Chi Omega Christmas Market (COCM) will be held November 19-22, 2026 , at the Dallas World Trade Center - 11th floor. One of Dallas most iconic and beloved holiday traditions, COCM...

A new outlook on healthcare benefits is long overdue

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/12 7:00P Steve Purkapile

The cost of healthcare has always been a concern for employers, employees, and their advisors. This year, however, the conversation has taken on a new level of urgency....

Omnilife prepares to open $61 million U.S. headquarters in Allen

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/12 2:00A Aayush Gupta

The facility will house corporate offices, a warehouse serving 19 retail locations across 11 states and a manufacturing plant. The company will occupy one building, while the...

Lettuce, jalapeño recalls linked to illnesses put Texans on high alert

Spectrum Local News Health 8/11 4:31A Geraldine Torrellas

Sales have taken a hit due to outbreaks of cyclosporiasis and salmonella, impacting distributors like River City Produce in San Antonio.

Texas Womans, Girl Scouts Launch Partnership to Expand Higher Education Opportunities

Uptown BubbleLife iReporter 8/7 4:35A Kathy Beazley

Texas Woman's University (TWU) and Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas launched a strategic partnership that creates expanded admissions, scholarship and college readiness opportunities for Gold Award Girl...

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Waterloo Gin Sweeps the 2026 SIP Awards, and Brought Three Cocktails to Prove It

Crave DFW 8/14 9:14A Steven Doyle

Waterloo Gin just had its best showing yet at the SIP Awards, one of the few major spirits competitions where the judges aren t industry insiders but ordinary consumers tasting blind. The Hill Country...

Zalat Pizza Puts Butter Chicken on a Crust, and It Actually Works

Crave DFW 8/14 8:54A Steven Doyle

Zalat Pizza has never been shy about mashing up flavors that have no business working together until they do, and the newest one might be the boldest swing yet. Starting...

Retro Movie Review: High Noon (1952)

Crave DFW 8/14 8:40A Steven Doyle

High Noon opens on the happiest morning of Marshal Will Kane s life. Played by Gary Cooper , Kane has just married Amy Fowler, played by Grace Kelly , and turned in his badge, ready to leave the small...

Eddie’s Diner Is the Last Real Diner Left Standing in Plano

Crave DFW 8/14 7:10A Steven Doyle

Plano has spent the last decade filling in with glass towers and corporate headquarters, and somewhere in the middle of that, a small family-run diner on Parker Road kept doing exactly what it has...

Ko Thai Brings the Cow to Cowtown, and Fort Worth Was Ready

Crave DFW 8/14 6:50A Steven Doyle

Fort Worth has never had a shortage of good Thai food, but it has had a shortage of Thai food that looks like it belongs on Magnolia Avenue. Ko Thai closes that gap. It opened last year at 725 W...

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Paige Bueckers scores 22 points, all in 2nd half, as Wings hand Tempo 10th straight loss, 94-88

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/13 3:15A Associated Press

The Wings ended a three-game skid, their longest of the season.

CBS Sports president says there's no timeline for a decision on Tony Romo's future

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/12 3:43A Associated Press

Romo, the network's lead NFL analyst, is on leave following his arrest last month on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.

Brandon Nimmo's single in 10th inning helps Rangers beat Angels 4-1 to snap 5-game road skid

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/11 4:04A Associated Press

Texas has won five of its last six overall and is a half-game behind AL West-leading Houston.

Communication is critical for coordinator Christian Parker to turn around Cowboys' defense

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/10 3:28A Associated Press

Defensive coordinator Christian Parker has players going through the multiple layers of verbal and non-verbal give and take required.

Cowboys rookie defensive back Caleb Downs is living up to expectations while learning two spots

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/7 3:52A Associated Press

Expectations are high for Dallas Cowboys rookie defensive back Caleb Downs, who is being counted on to help overhaul their defense.

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JUST REDUCED: 2211 Red Bluff Home For Sale in Carrollton, TX Countryside in Denton County

DFW Urban Realty 8/2 9:16P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

2211 Red Bluff Drive, Carrollton, TX: Remodeled Countryside Home with Paid-Off Solar Panels Discover move-in-ready living in this fully remodeled three-bedroom, two-bath home...

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Weekly Meal Plan #32

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/14 11:00P Krista

This healthy weekly meal plan has 5 days of easy breakfast and dinner recipes made from real, wholesome ingredients and a high protein focus in mind. Grab the free printable shopping list to make meal...

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Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins

Love and Lemons 8/12 3:36A Jeanine Donofrio

Let s make mini muffins! These bite-size treats are moist, puffy, and studded with gooey, melty mini chocolate chips. The recipe calls for basic ingredients and is easy to...

Cinnamon Baked Apple Oatmeal

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/10 11:00P Krista

Fall calls for hearty, hot breakfasts and this protein-packed baked apple oatmeal is just the ticket! Warm spices, tender baked apples, and crunchy walnuts make this the perfect morning meal. During...