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Participants share their experience as BMW Dallas Marathon weekend begins. "Trust your training"

CBS DFW News 12/13 8:29A Marissa Armas

The BMW Dallas Marathon is in full swing this weekend. Events started Friday night and will run through Sunday. Saturday morning included a 10K, 5K, and the kids' 100-meter...

Our 4 Favorite New Dallas Restaurants Right Now — What To Order at Puerto Cocina, Rainbow Cat,...

Paper City Magazine 12/12 3:36A Megan Ziots

The year is almost over, and we re already hyped about these Dallas restaurant openings in 2026, but there were a few more spots that we thought deserved a shoutout before the...

One of the World’s Smartest Beds Launches in North Texas — Ciridian Offers the Sleep You’ve Earned

Paper City Magazine 12/10 8:57A PC Studios

We have smartphones, smart lights, smart appliances — nearly everything in our world is “smart” these days. Why shouldn’t our bed, where we spend almost eight hours a night,...

Alison Kenworthy, Rebecca Gardner, and Blue Carreon Headline A Writer’s Garden

Paper City Magazine 12/10 8:31A PaperCity Staff Report

On a recent crisp November morning, a joyful, sold-out crowd of nearly 300 guests (half of whom were first-time attendees!) arrived at Rosine Hall in their festive fall floral...

Hobby Lobby CEO to make matching $7 million donation to First Baptist Dallas sanctuary rebuild,...

CBS DFW News 12/10 2:53A Julia Falcon

Two large donations are going to fund a portion of the new sanctuary at First Baptist Church Dallas , according to pastor Robert Jeffress. During a sermon on Dec. 7 , Jeffress...

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Barbara Bush Wows Planned Parenthood Audience

Uptown BubbleLife iReporter (Lifestyle) 12/14 9:00P Lou Ann York

Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas celebrated 90 years of trusted healthcare, education, and advocacy in a morning loaded with star power at the 35 th Annual Planned Parenthood Dallas Awards on...

BOOK REVIEW: THE TWELVE SUSPECTS OF CHRISTMAS (A PROVENCE MYSTERY) by Ana T. Drew

Uptown BubbleLife iReporter 12/12 12:00A KAREN SIDDALL

The Twelve Suspects of Christmas A Provence Mystery by Ana T. Drew A long-forgotten cold case may add up to murder! The Twelve Suspects of Christmas is a spin-off cozy mystery set in the Provencal...

BOOK REVIEW: THE GREENLEAF MURDERS (HISTORIC HOMES MYSTERY, #1) by R.J. Koreto

Uptown BubbleLife iReporter 12/11 12:00A KAREN SIDDALL

The Greenleaf Murders Historic Homes Mystery, #1 by R.J. Koreto Was it the passion for the old family home that led to murder? The Greenleaf Murders is the first book in R.J. Koretos new cozy...

BOOK REVIEW: SNOWFALL by Jennifer Patricia O'Keeffe

Uptown BubbleLife iReporter 12/11 12:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Snowfall by Jennifer Patricia OKeeffe Has an anxiety-ridden librarian met her perfect match during a snowstorm? Snowfall by Jennifer Patricia OKeeffe is a fun romance novella about an anxious...

Delayed care to 2 Black pregnant women highlights maternal health disparities

Spectrum Local News Health 12/3 3:21A Associated Press

While maternal mortality rates for white, Hispanic and Asian women fell in 2023, the rate for Black women barely budged.

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John’s Backyard Grill: Dallas’ Unassuming Flavor Haven

Crave DFW 12/12 9:03A Steven Doyle

If you’re driving along Davenport Road in far north Dallas and see a Chevron, it might be easy to pass right by. But behind the everyday gas pumps and convenience store sits John’s Backyard Grill , a...

Pezuña Blanca: A Narrative of Tequila, Craft, and Character (Recipe)

Crave DFW 12/12 8:32A Steven Doyle

Joey Stewart It s a crowded field of tequilas that span global mass-market brands and small-batch artisanal labels, yet Pezuña Blanca stands apart as a spirit rooted in tradition, terroir, and a clear...

Rudy’s Chicken Still Strong after 50 Years

Crave DFW 12/12 7:44A Steven Doyle

Rudy’s Chicken has been a cornerstone of South Dallas dining for nearly fifty years, a place where the food alone defines its enduring reputation. Founded in 1975 on the corner of Lancaster and...

Garden Restaurant in Garland for a Delicious Take on Dim Sum

Crave DFW 12/12 6:27A Steven Doyle

Dallas has a reliable roster of dim sum houses, but every so often a new find shakes up the familiar landscape. Garden Restaurant in Garland is exactly that sort of discovery—quietly operating under...

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Sevy’s Grill to Close After Nearly 30 Years, Plans to Find a New Home

Crave DFW 12/12 4:36A Steven Doyle

After nearly three decades, a Dallas dining institution near Preston Center will be closing its doors. Sevy’s Grill , a fixture on the 8200 block of Preston Road and a longtime favorite of the city’s...

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Dak Prescott and Cowboys watch playoff hopes all but vanish in 34-26 loss to Vikings

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/15 1:36A Associated Press

It was a second straight loss for Dallas after a three-game winning streak put them over .500 for the only time this season.

C.J. Stroud leads Texans to 6th straight win, 40-20 over Cardinals

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/15 1:28A Associated Press

The winning streak is their longest since a nine-game run in 2018.

Stars down Jets 4-3 to push point streak to 11 games

NBC DFW DALLAS STARS 12/10 1:54A Associated Press

Jason Robertson scored his team-leading 19th goal and Mikko Rantanen had three assists as the Dallas Stars extended their point streak to 11 games Tuesday night with a 4-3...

Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin expected to miss rest of NHL season with torn ACL

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/3 5:28A Associated Press

Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin is expected to miss the rest of the NHL season with a torn ACL in his right knee.

No. 20 North Texas names Neal Brown to replace Oklahoma St-bound Eric Morris after season

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/3 2:24A Associated Press

The appointment of Brown on Tuesday came days before North Texas plays at No. 21 Tulane in the American Conference championship game.

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Dallas Area ZIP Code Ranked Top 5 in the U.S.

VIP Realty 12/10 2:58A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Dallas Area ZIP Code Ranked Top 5 in the U.S. In late 2025, a national relocation-tracking service named Lavon’s 75166 ZIP code the No. 5 hottest ZIP code in the entire United...

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12 Great Cookbooks to Gift in 2025

Love and Lemons 12/15 5:01A Jeanine Donofrio

Every year, I buy cookbooks to give as holiday gifts. They re some of my favorite presents for people who love to cook. Filled with bright photography, mouthwatering recipes,...

French Onion Chicken

Joyful Healthy Eats 12/14 10:00P Krista

This French Onion Chicken recipe transforms the classic soup into a delectable main dish, with jammy caramelized onions, tender pan-fried chicken, and lots of melty gruyere. It s a dream dinner that...

Cinnamon Rolls

Love and Lemons 12/14 2:10A Jeanine Donofrio

This cinnamon roll recipe is my family s favorite holiday breakfast! Easy and delicious, it makes the best cinnamon rolls I ve tried. They have a soft dough filled with a rich...

USDA Staffing Crisis: Rural Development Staff Cuts Leave Rural Communities Behind

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 12/12 5:07A Rebecca Schewe

Photo credit: Zoe Richardson via Unpslash This post examines the devastating loss of experienced staff within US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development and the consequences for the...

Guest Post: Remembering Michael Sligh, a champion for farmers and food justice

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 12/12 3:42A Laura Zaks

Michael Sligh (right) Editor’s Note: NSAC has been shaped for decades by creative, joyful, and smart leadership from hundreds of advocates and farmers. Today we mourn the recent loss of our longtime...