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Former President George W. Bush draws inspiration close to his Dallas home in his latest paintings

Fort Worth surpasses 1M residents, Princeton fastest-growing nationwide, census says

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Texas leads the nation in hunger, DFW ranks third among U.S. metro areas

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local News) 5/16 8:56A Larry Collins and Alanna Quillen

This week, both the North Texas Food Bank and the Tarrant Area Food Bank have shone a spotlight on a troubling Texas trend of food insecurity and hunger. A newly released...

Soup, rice, spice mixes sold nationally recalled due to undeclared allergens

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local News) 5/16 7:51A NBCDFW Staff

More than a dozen rice and soup mixes sold nationally are being recalled due to undeclared allergens. Prosper, Texas-based NatureMills US Inc. , is recalling select products...

Storms bringing large hail, damaging winds possible across North Texas this weekend

CBS DFW News 5/16 6:31A CBS Texas

Storms return to North Texas Friday, with widespread rain and a somewhat higher threat level than on Thursday. A stalled front and a dryline will help initiate the storms, while sufficient moisture...

Former President George W. Bush draws inspiration close to his Dallas home in his latest paintings

CBS DFW News 5/16 6:09A CBS Texas

Former President George W. Bush didn't need to look too far for inspiration for his newest works of art. The 78-year-old has brushed portraits of world leaders and people who immigrated to the U.S....

Fort Worth surpasses 1M residents, Princeton fastest-growing nationwide, census says

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local News) 5/15 12:33P Hannah Jones and Vince Sims

The city of Fort Worth just hit a massive milestone, according to a new report from the U.S. Census Bureau . “This is an exciting and significant milestone for Fort Worth,” said Mayor Mattie Parker in...

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Best Travel Gadgets and Essentials

Tanya Foster 5/15 12:08P Tanya Foster

Pete and I are off on another travel adventure today. This is going to be a new experience for us, so be sure and follow my stories on Instagram to keep up with our daily activities. With this in...

Related: What to Pack for a Northern European Cruise Tanya Foster

Premier's 15 Top Health Systems for 2025

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/15 3:00A The Business Journals

Premier Inc. has unveiled its 2025 list of the 15 Top Health Systems in the United States. The annual list ranks health systems based on clinical outcomes, extended outcomes,...

NTxBio to invest $31M in Plano biomanufacturing facility, creating 170 jobs

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/15 1:52A Bill Hethcock

A health care company plans to build a new facility in Plano that will create 170 jobs.The New Mexico-based firm will invest more than $31 million to establish a...

French Riviera Style Guide: Breezy Summer Looks

Tanya Foster 5/13 1:00A Tanya Foster

Bonjour! If you're anything like me, you're already daydreaming about your next getaway ... preferably somewhere with charming seaside views, al fresco dining, and a refreshing Aperol Spritz in hand....

Related: 10 Must-Have Spring to Summer Transitional Pieces Tanya Foster

Vaccine teams in Mexico scramble over measles outbreak rippling out from Mennonite community

Spectrum News Health 5/9 3:42A Associated Press

Officials cite tens of thousands of new vaccinations, but infections have ballooned and spread past the community to Indigenous and other populations.

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Plano ISD Announces New Campus and District Administrators

Plano East Senior High School 5/13 6:23A

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Plano ISD and Texas Instruments Honor 2025 Innovation in STEM Teaching Award Winners

Plano East Senior High School 5/13 5:20A

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Un Sueño Vineyard: Building a Dream for All

Texas Wine Lover 5/16 12:30A Ron Martin

There’s something uniquely different about Un Sueño Vineyard – something that goes beyond the vines, the view, and even the wine itself. It’s a place built not just on the...

Urban Crust in Downtown Plano

Crave DFW 5/14 10:10A Steven Doyle

Urban Crust , located at 1006 E 15th Street in Plano, Texas, is a standout destination for pizza enthusiasts and those seeking a vibrant dining experience. Housed in a historic building dating back to...

Tiffany Derry Spills the Tea on Her First Season as a ‘MasterChef’ Judge

Eater Dallas 5/14 5:32A Courtney E. Smith

Chef Tiffany Derry | Mia Valdez She had to leave the inaugural weekend of her own food festival to start shooting Chef Tiffany Derry is living up to her designation as the busiest chef in Dallas ....

Fritz’s Adventure Grand Opening Weekend at Grandscape – May 30–June 1, 2025

Crave DFW 5/14 5:04A Steven Doyle

Fritz’s Adventure, the dynamic indoor-outdoor adventure park at Grandscape in The Colony, will officially celebrate its Grand Opening Weekend from Friday, May 30 to Sunday, June 1, 2025 . Though open...

la Madeleine Brings Joyful Dining Back With ‘le Pick 3’ for Just $8.99

Restaurant News 5/14 2:55A RestaurantNews.com

New value offering blends comfort, quality and a touch of café charm Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) la Madeleine is raising the bar on value with le Pick 3, a new $8.99...

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TWO SOPHISTICATED WAYS TO WEAR THE BOHO TREND THIS SUMMER

The Middle Page 5/14 6:13A Cathy Williamson

TWO SOPHISTICATED WAYS TO WEAR THE BOHO TREND THIS SUMMER Hello, ladies! I hope you all had a great Mother s Day! We had dinner at my oldest son s, which was fun and crazy! You know the saying...

SAVINGS GALORE!!!!????‍♀️

The Sister Studio 5/9 5:34A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy FRIDAY my friends! We made it!! I m sitting here drinking my coffee and just finished loading up my cart because there are some insane deals happening today!! I have an Aerie code (JEN35)...

WHY BLACK IS ALWAYS IN STYLE—EVEN IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER

The Middle Page 5/5 3:41A Cathy Williamson

WHY BLACK IS ALWAYS IN STYLE—EVEN IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER Hello, ladies! I hope you have had a great week! I have to admit that I am super tired! I think life has caught up, and I am exhausted and...

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Bruce Bochy passes Sparky Anderson with 2,195th career win for 6th among all-time MLB managers

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/16 2:22A Associated Press

He has won four World Series titles, three with the Giants and the only one ever for the Rangers in 2023.

Jets beat the Stars 4-0 to force Game 6 in the Western Conference semifinal series

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/16 2:22A Associated Press

“We knew this wasn’t going to be easy,” Stars forward Matt Duchene said.

Related: Connor Hellebuyck makes 21 saves, Jets beat Stars 4-0 in Game 2 to tie series Spectrum Local News Sports

Rick Welts was there in 1985 when the lottery was born. And he was there for a Dallas win Monday

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/13 3:07A Associated Press

And it seems he’s spent much of the four decades since debunking the rumors that the 1985 lottery was rigged.

Langford homer ends no-hit bid and gives Rangers 2-1 win over Colorado after Rockies fired manager

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/13 3:01A Associated Press

Texas starter Tyler Mahle struck out five and walked one in his 6 1/3 innings.

Dallas Stars keep responding in NHL playoffs, now top-seeded Jets have to in Game 4 to get even

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/13 2:30A Associated Press

The Stars go into Game 4 at home with a chance for a 3-1 series lead against the top-seeded Winnipeg Jets.

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Just Listed: Fully Renovated Euless Home with Pool 4-Car Garage in Green Hills Park

DFW Urban Realty 5/14 7:01P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed: Fully Renovated Euless Home with Pool & 4-Car Garage in Green Hills Park 1303 Johns Drive in Euless, TX - Green Hills Park If you're searching for a move-in ready...

Best Patios in Dallas to Eat, Sip & People-Watch

VIP Realty 5/14 6:18A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Best Patios in Dallas to Eat, Sip & People-Watch There’s something magical about patio dining in Dallas. Maybe it’s the warm breeze on a spring evening, the buzz of...

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The decline of key Atlantic currents is underway, and it's been flooding parts of the US for 20...

Live Science 5/16 8:00A Sascha Pare

The risk of flooding events along the U.S. Northeast coast has doubled since 2005. Now, scientists have discovered that up to 50% of these events occurred because key Atlantic...

Scientists solve mystery of how orange cats got their coats — and why so many are male

Live Science 5/16 7:46A Patrick Pester

Orange cats have a unique genetic mutation that gives them their special coats — and this mutation also explains why so many of them are male, two new studies find. Many...

'Yet another miracle save': NASA engineers complete nail-biting maneuver to resurrect Voyager 1's...

Live Science 5/16 7:27A Ben Turner

NASA engineers have resurrected Voyager 1's half-century-old thrusters more than 20 years after they fell silent, reviving a crucial backup just months before a planned...

'Very rare' African ebony figurines found in 1,500-year-old Christian burials in Israeli desert

Live Science 5/16 6:23A Laura Geggel

Archaeologists in Israel have unearthed three 1,500-year-old Christian burials that contain very rare figurines crafted from ebony and bone and depict people from Africa. The...

Best telescopes for kids 2025: A stargazing introduction for budding astronomers

Live Science 5/16 4:00A Kim Snaith

When choosing the best telescopes for kids, there's a lot to consider. What age are you buying for? How interested is the child in learning about astronomy? Do you want...