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Top Stories: ➊ – Feng Cha Appoints Dessie Brown, Jr. as Director of Marketing (Monday), ➋ – Goode Partners / Sicilian Oven and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week (Monday), ➌ – Woman charged with capital murder in 3-year-old son's death in child abuse case (Tuesday), ➍ – World-Class Wine Competition Expands Horizons: Texas International Wine Competition (TXIWC) Partners with Rodeo Austin and Welcomes Amateur Winemakers in Historic 10th Year (Wednesday), ➎ – Dallas Area ZIP Code Ranked Top 5 in the U.S. (Wednesday)

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Woman charged with capital murder in 3-year-old son's death in child abuse case

CBS DFW News 12/9 7:18A Steven Rosenbaum

The mother of a 3-year-old boy has been charged with capital murder after her son died at a Dallas hospital. McKinney PD confirmed that Chelsea Berg, 30, was arrested on Monday. Her boyfriend,...

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

Parker BubbleLife iReporter 12/11 7:00P 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

Parker BubbleLife iReporter 12/10 7:00P 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

Parker BubbleLife iReporter 12/10 7:00P 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...

BOOK REVIEW: THE STARLIGHT MINT SURPRISE MURDER (CHRISTMAS COOKIES) by Marla A. White

Parker BubbleLife iReporter 12/8 9:00P KAREN SIDDALL

The Starlight Mint Surprise Murder Christmas Cookies by Marla A. White Mels attempt at starting over leads to an attempt on her life! After an on-the-job injury leaves Emmeline Mel ORourke unable...

Delayed care to 2 Black pregnant women highlights maternal health disparities

Spectrum 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...

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...

World-Class Wine Competition Expands Horizons: Texas International Wine Competition (TXIWC) Partners...

Texas Wine Lover 12/10 6:50A Jeff Cope

Press Release The Texas International Wine Competition (TXIWC) invites amateur winemakers to compete alongside established vintners for top awards in one of North America s...

Feng Cha Appoints Dessie Brown, Jr. as Director of Marketing

Restaurant News 12/8 2:05A RestaurantNews.com

Dessie Brown, Jr. Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Feng Cha , the rapidly-growing U.S. boba tea brand known for its handcrafted drinks and vibrant community spaces, today...

Goode Partners / Sicilian Oven and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 12/8 12:06A RestaurantNews.com

Goode Partners/ Sicilian Oven, Layne s Chicken Fingers, Angry Chickz, White Castle, and Ono Hawaiian BBQ lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending December...

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Cute Holiday Style + The Best Sales!?

The Sister Studio 12/12 2:51A Jennifer Reed

TGIF, my friends!! We are one week out from Christmas break, and I can t wait!! I found some REALLY great items this week, including this $10 cozy pullover , affordable holiday party outfit ideas,...

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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.

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.

Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire gets new contract before Big 12 title game and likely playoff

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/3 2:20A Associated Press

The school said Tuesday that the deal will extend McGuire through the 2032 season and include a significant pay raise.

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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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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...