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Top Stories: ➊ – Super Fun Paper Plate Breakfast Craft (Monday), ➋ – Arrest affidavit details deadly incident resulting in man being thrown down stairs (Tuesday), ➌ – What happened to the deck parks planned over I-30 near downtown & convention center? (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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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...

Widow of Dallas officer killed in 2016 ambush: police group withheld victims' money

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 8/5 5:32A Jane Harper, Staff Writer | The

In the months after her husband and four other law enforcement officers were gunned down by a sniper during a 2016 demonstration in downtown Dallas, Katrina Ahrens wrote thank...

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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...

5 reasons to visit the dentist before the school year starts

Uptown BubbleLife iReporter 8/7 3:25A Stephanie Patrick

School bells will ring again across Texas soon. As families make their to-do lists for supplies and new clothes, scheduling dental appointments for the entire family should be a priority too. Dr....

The future of addiction treatment is personal

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/31 7:00P The Orchard on the Brazos

For many people, the phrase "addiction treatment" still conjures images of sterile, institutional facilities built around rigid rules and one-size-fits-all programs. But as...

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Both Loro Dallas locations Heat Up Late Summer with Favor & Fly by Jing Collaborations

Crave DFW 8/12 10:41A Steven Doyle

Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar is closing out summer with two collaborations running at both Dallas locations through the end of August, one built for heat-seekers and one built for parents who ve had...

The Perfect Weekend in Lake Tahoe, North and South

Crave DFW 8/12 8:18A Steven Doyle

Some lakes ask to be admired. Lake Tahoe asks to be entered. Its water holds a clarity so complete that sunlight travels fifty, sometimes seventy feet down before it...

Austin-based Verdadero Tequila Now Available in All Texas Markets

Crave DFW 8/12 6:18A Steven Doyle

Austin-based Verdadero Tequila is entering a new chapter. The brand, founded in Austin in 2020, has been under new ownership since August 2025, when Kentucky native Chase Deppen acquired the company....

Night Rooster, Months In: What’s Working and What Isn’t

Crave DFW 8/12 6:00A Steven Doyle

Sweet & Sour Halibut Night Rooster has had several months now to settle into its spot on the ground floor at 1000 N. Riverfront Blvd. in the Design District, on the ground floor below Hooper...

Truck Yard Is Opening in Richardson on September 1

Crave DFW 8/12 5:24A Steven Doyle

Richardson is getting its own version of the backyard party that s been packing the patio on Lower Greenville for more than a decade. Truck Yard is opening a new location at 740 S. Central...

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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.

Astros acquire center fielder Daulton Varsho from Blue Jays for pitcher Spencer Arrighetti

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/4 4:32A Associated Press

The first-place Astros acquired the center fielder from the Blue Jays for starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti just before the trade deadline.

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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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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...

Weekly Meal Plan #31

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/7 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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Leap Distributors Levels Up in Dallas: Names Dave Ascani Chief Financial Officer

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 7/28 3:00A Krista Simmons

Leap Distributors has named Dave Ascani chief financial officer (CFO). As CFO, Ascani will manage the companys finances and serve as an integral part of the executive management team. Dave Ascani is a...