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A Taste of Luxury at Fairmont Dallas Pyramid Restaurant for DFW Restaurant Week

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Top Stories: ➊ – 3 people killed, including two children, in Dallas crash Wednesday morning, police say (Wednesday), ➋ – 25+ Affordable Workwear Outfits?? (Sunday), ➌ – FM 1171 bridge at I-35W to remain closed until Monday, per TxDOT (Wednesday), ➍ – THE RICH SHADE EVERY FALL WARDROBE NEEDS: CHOCOLATE BROWN (Saturday), ➎ – Construction on Morriss Road Between Big Canyon Drive and Cross Timbers Road Begins August 13 (Wednesday)

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UNT graduate, Krum resident Lisa McEntire to challenge Hopper for District 64

crosstimbersgazette.com 8/12 6:58A Micah Pearce

Lisa McEntire announced on Monday she will run for Texas House District 64, challenging incumbent Andy Hopper, who announced his re-election campaign in June . We need a...

Denton ISD honored for outstanding arts education

crosstimbersgazette.com 8/12 1:00A Micah Pearce

Denton ISD was named the Texas Art Education Association s 2025 District of Distinction, the district recently announced. According to a press release from Denton ISD, it is a prestigious recognition...

‘Cherish every morning,' family says after champion HS sprinter dies unexpectedly

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 8/11 7:29A Sophia Beausoleil

As students across Texas head back to class this week, they’re also adjusting to a major new rule: Cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and other personal electronic devices...

Senior Talk DFW: Keep your cool by planning wisely

crosstimbersgazette.com 8/10 4:00A Contributing Writer

August is here and it’s HOT! Summer has finally arrived. It’s the perfect time for those indoor projects. Stay in your air conditioning and gather all your important documents...

“Do you Accept Medicare?”

crosstimbersgazette.com 8/9 7:01P Contributing Writer

“Are doctors still taking Medicare?” This is one of the questions I hear most when working with clients. Recent headlines and talk among seniors suggest fewer and fewer...

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Summer to Fall Transitional Styles Under $100

Tanya Foster 8/5 3:00A Tanya Foster

Today let's talk summer to fall transitional styles. We are entering into that tricky season where it's hard to know what to wear. Let's take a look at some transitional pieces that are not only chic,...

A Taste of Luxury at Fairmont Dallas Pyramid Restaurant for DFW Restaurant Week

Flower Mound BubbleLife iReporter 8/1 12:50A Culver Public Relations

Experience elevated dining in the heart of downtown Dallas as Pyramid Restaurant at Fairmont Dallas proudly participates in DFW Restaurant Week 2025 for the entire month of August. Known for its...

Local Company Taking their Expertise International to Build Homes

Flower Mound BubbleLife iReporter 7/31 11:47P Carolyn Alvey

A team of 20 employees from Farmers Branch-based Expo Home Improvement will travel to Siguatepeque, Honduras August 2-9 to build five homes for five local families in need. Known for transforming...

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Carter Creek and South Coast Wineries Win Medals at 2025 Sunset International Competition

Texas Wine Lover 8/12 12:31A Jeff Cope

Press Release Carter Creek Winery and South Coast Winery , both owned by family-operated Carter Hospitality, earned distinction among the best in the West, bringing home...

Rosé to Rebuild: Texas Hill Country Wine Tasting for Flood Relief

Texas Wine Lover 8/8 1:09A Jeff Cope

Press Release Texas Hill Country Wineries (THCW), the trade association representing 69 member wineries in the Texas Hill Country, in partnership with Horseshoe Bay Resort,...

The Get Together Launches as the First Boxed Texas Wine

Texas Wine Lover 8/7 12:22A Jeff Cope

Photo by Big Thirst Press Release In a bold move that blends Texas terroir with modern wine trends, acclaimed Texas winery owner Ron Yates is proud to unveil The Get...

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Your Weekly Dose of Outfit Inspo!??

The Sister Studio 8/8 1:24A Jennifer Reed

TGIF, my friends! I can t believe the end of summer (at least for us!) is here. My kids start school next week and I feel like this summer has truly gone by in the blink of an eye. I ve been trying to...

WHY EVERY WOMAN OVER 50 NEEDS A GREAT T-SHIRT DRESS

The Middle Page 8/6 8:50A Cathy Williamson

Why Every Woman Over 50 Needs a Great T-Shirt Dress (Now and Into Fall) Let s talk about one of the most underrated pieces in a woman s wardrobe: the t-shirt dress . If you re over 50 and living in...

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Dallas-Fort Worth Airbnb owners anticipating large turnout for World Cup

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/12 6:15A Valencia Jones

The 2026 World Cup is expected to bring a big economic boost to the Metroplex, and the hospitality industry is ready to cash in.

Burger hits RBI single in 10th as Rangers end 4-game skid with win over Diamondbacks

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/12 2:42A Associated Press

Tellez scored his 13th homer of the season and has two in 16 games since joining the Rangers about three weeks ago.

Evoaldi's impressive streak for Rangers ends by giving up 3 homers and 5 runs before Texas rallies

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/12 2:37A Associated Press

The 35-year-old right-hander struck out three, walked one and hit two batters.

Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward arrested for second time in 2 months

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/8 3:07A Associated Press

It was unclear if the second arrest was related to the first.

Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson suffers leg injury at practice

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/8 2:45A Associated Press

Coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters that he didn’t have any update on his condition, but said it was difficult to watch it happen.

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Advocates worry drug overdoses will rise due to federal cuts

Spectrum Local News Health 8/12 4:15A Geraldine Torrellas

Overdose deaths declined between 2023 to 2024 and advocates attribute this to naloxone distribution.

Tips for easing back to school anxiety in kids

Spectrum Local News Health 8/10 7:32A Nicole Clark, PhD

For many kids, going back to school triggers anxiety and even depression. But for parents, there are strategies to help your kids adjust.

North Texas area's largest hospitals, 2025

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

ABOUT THE LIST: DBJ combined multiple data sources for this list, including hospital surveys; Texas Acute Care Hospital Utilization Reports from 2023 and 2024 from the Texas...

New clinic opens in North Texas community considered a health care desert

Spectrum Local News Health 8/6 5:32A Valencia Jones

A 2024 Tarleton University study shows over 75% of Texas counties lack adequate access to medical specialists.

UT Southwestern again named region's top hospital by US News

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/30 7:35A Paul Livengood

U.S. News has a new list of the best hospitals in North Texas and across the state. Hospitals are ranked overall and by specialty.

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SERVPRO Team Shaw Named One of Americas Fastest-Growing Private Companies by Inc. 5000

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/19 4:32A Jennifer Halstead

Grapevine, TX August 19, 2025 SERVPRO Team Shaw is proud to announce its inclusion on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America , a recognition that reflects both...

BOOK REVIEW: FANNING FIREFLIES (LIMERENT, #3) by L.S. Delorme

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/19 3:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Fanning Fireflies The Limerent, #3 by L.S. Delorme A town on the brink and a love that shouldnt be. Fanning Fireflies is the third book in author L.S. Delormes riveting and mysterious Limerent...

The Healthy Breakfast I’m Making On Repeat

Love and Lemons 8/19 5:51A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

We’ve been spending August at our cottage in Michigan, where we’ve had a steady stream of guests. My mom, my sister, close friends… Every time someone comes to town, we go...

Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake (5 Ingredients!)

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/17 11:00P Krista

This Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake recipe is an easy 5 ingredient classic! Made with cherry pie filling, crushed pineapple and yellow cake mix, it s a simple dessert recipe that hits all the right notes....

Refugee Farm Programs Harmed by Federal Cuts

Civil Eats 8/17 10:01P Caleb Hampton

On a cool morning in early June, Ram Khatiwoda, the farm coordinator at the New Roots farm in West Sacramento, California, took a visitor through the garden plots on a strip of land sandwiched between...