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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 – A new outlook on healthcare benefits is long overdue (Thursday)

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A Lively Uptown Latin Spot Closes, Docent Steakhouse Sets Opening Date in Harwood District, and More...

Paper City Magazine 8/17 4:34A Megan Ziots

The Dallas dining scene is forever evolving. To help you stay in the know, we’ve gathered the buzziest openings, the unfortunate closures, and any other food news we might...

Competitive Camaraderie Takes Centerstage at Champions — North Texas’ Hottest New Social Club

Paper City Magazine 8/17 3:40A PC Studios

Who doesn’t love a little friendly competition? It really is innate in all of us. Whether you’re competing on the pickleball court, at the mahjong table, or at the poker...

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...

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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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Von Miller is set to join his hometown Dallas Cowboys after agreeing to 1-year deal

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/17 3:42A Associated Press

The 37-year-old went to high school south of Dallas and starred at Texas A&M before Denver drafted Miller second overall in 2011.

John Niland, who helped the Dallas Cowboys win their first Super Bowl championship, has died

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/17 3:36A Associated Press

Niland's daughter, Haven, said he died Saturday morning in McKinney, a Dallas suburb.

Petar Musa scores MLS-best 14th goal to rally Dallas to 2-1 victory over Austin

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/17 3:29A Associated Press

Petar Musa scored his league-leading 14th goal and FC Dallas beat Austin FC 2-1 on Sunday night.

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.

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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...

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

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

Upcoming Events » see the full calendar

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A Lively Uptown Latin Spot Closes, Docent Steakhouse Sets Opening Date in Harwood District, and More...

Competitive Camaraderie Takes Centerstage at Champions — North Texas’ Hottest New Social Club

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

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

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

Lifestyle » indicates external link

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

A new outlook on healthcare benefits is long overdue

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

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

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

Food & Dining » indicates external link

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

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

Retro Movie Review: High Noon (1952)

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

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

Sports » indicates external link

Von Miller is set to join his hometown Dallas Cowboys after agreeing to 1-year deal

John Niland, who helped the Dallas Cowboys win their first Super Bowl championship, has died

Petar Musa scores MLS-best 14th goal to rally Dallas to 2-1 victory over Austin

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

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

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Weekly Meal Plan #32

Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins

Cinnamon Baked Apple Oatmeal

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