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Legacy West Celebrates Mardi Gras on Fat Tuesday

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Gyna Bivens, former Fort Worth Councilmember, dies

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local News) 2/10 4:06A Laura Harris

Gyna Bivens, former Fort Worth City Councilmember and Mayor Pro Tem, died Monday. She was 71. Bivens stepped down from the City Council in May 2025 after serving six terms....

AG Ken Paxton files lawsuit to stop CAIR from operating in Texas; CAIR calls it an "anti-Muslim...

CBS DFW News 2/5 9:00A Steven Rosenbaum

Texas filed a lawsuit in Collin County on Thursday that seeks to ban the group Council of American-Islamic Relations from operating in the state. In a statement announcing the...

Comerica Bank hosts prom dress drive for North Texas teens

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local News) 1/30 5:50A Laura Harris

Comerica Bank is hosting its 11 th annual North Texas Prom Dress Drive starting on Monday, February 2, through Friday, February 27. They are asking the community to donate new...

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Mexico state steps up health screening in schools as measles cases grow nationwide

Spectrum News Health 2/10 2:52A Associated Press

Through Feb. 6, there were 2,143 confirmed measles cases nationwide and nearly 6,000 suspected cases.

Report shows Texas ACA health care enrollment increased despite subsidies ending

Spectrum News Health 2/6 2:30A Valencia Jones

There has been rising costs of health care after ACA subsidies ended in December. However, the latest numbers show enrollment increased in Texas.

Texas jails have more than 400 pregnant inmates monthly. The state is studying what happens to...

Spectrum News Health 2/3 5:14A Associated Press

The state is now collecting information about pregnant inmates' prenatal care, mental health indicators, pregnancy outcomes and more.

Colossal snags $60 million in new funding, selects site for first BioVault

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 2/3 1:55A Will Anderson

Colossal Biosciences has struck a major partnership with the United Arab Emirates that will result in a major conservation effort getting off the ground in the country.

A Heart-Healthy Life Starts with Everyday Choices

Parker BubbleLife iReporter 1/31 7:00P Liz McGathey

Februarys American Heart Month is a timely reminder that caring for your heart isnt just about responding to emergencies its about the small, intentional choices we make every day. As the season of...

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Legacy West Celebrates Mardi Gras on Fat Tuesday

Crave DFW 2/12 7:43A Steven Doyle

Legacy West will host its 5th Annual Fat Tuesday Parade on February 17 , bringing a festive yet family-friendly Mardi Gras celebration to Plano. The evening will be led by the Townview Big D Band and...

Events: These Texas Wineries Want You to Join Them

Texas Wine Lover 2/11 4:52A Jeff Cope

The Texas Wine Lover website Guide and mobile app include many features designed to help you decide which wineries, meaderies, cideries, and local businesses to visit. Over...

Pizza Hut Partners With Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter and Howie Dorough To Celebrate the Return of...

Restaurant News 2/10 10:25A RestaurantNews.com

Bringing Together Two Icons Famous for the Shape of their Hearts, Pizza Hut Drops Shape of My Heart-Shaped Pizza for Valentine s Day Plano, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Pizza...

Expert Tips to Build and Scale a Restaurant Franchise

Restaurant News 2/10 12:49A RestaurantNews.com

Carlos White By Carlos White, Franchise Attorney, Founder of The Impactor , and the first Franchise Impactor Ambassador in the U.S. While franchising is a regulated business...

Soto Vino: Siempre Afuera – Always Outside

Texas Wine Lover 2/6 1:54A Cynthia Spanhel

Soto Vino is one of a handful of natural or low-intervention wineries in Texas. Founded in 2020 by brothers Christian and Dominic Soto, Soto Vino is currently housed at The...

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?This Month’s Winners Are….

The Sister Studio 1/31 4:24A Jennifer Reed

Happy Saturday, my friends! I hope everyone is staying warm this week, and has some fun things planned for the weekend! We don’t have too much on the agenda this weekend and I’m so, so looking forward...

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Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg sidelined by left midfoot sprain, out for NBA's Rising Stars

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/12 3:40A Associated Press

The injury occurred in their 120-111 loss at Phoenix a night earlier, the Mavericks announced Wednesday.

Defending champ Texas, Texas Tech and Oklahoma among favorites for softball national title

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/10 6:24A Associated Press

Texas is a veteran squad filled with players who have largely come up through the program.

Veteran reliever Ryan Brasier agrees to minor league contract with Texas Rangers

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/10 5:25A Associated Press

The deal was announced by the Rangers on Tuesday, the same day as the team’s first workout for pitchers and catchers in Surprise, Arizona.

The ball bounced Castle's way for a career-high 40 points in triple-double in Spurs' win over Mavs

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/8 10:00A Associated Press

At 21 years old, Stephon Castle is the youngest player in NBA history with a 40-point triple-double.

Super Bowl is set to draw in $1.7 billion in legal wagers

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/7 9:00A Michael Lozano

The Lone Star State is one of 11 states that do not allow gambling or sports betting, but Texans are still placing wagers.

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Release: Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholarship Now Accepting Applications

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 4/3 2:42A Laura Zaks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Release: Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholarship Welcomes...

USDA Pauses Rural Energy Grants Amid Anti-Renewables Push

Civil Eats 4/2 10:23A Rebekah Alvey

April 2, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has paused processing applications for a popular rural energy program, further delaying funds to farmers as high...

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Loaded Sweet Potato Fries

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/1 11:00P Krista

Whether you serve them as an appetizer, side dish, or just make a meal out of them, these loaded sweet potato fries are going to be a WIN. This game day favorite pairs crispy baked sweet potato wedges...

Comment: NSAC Condemns USDA’s Withdrawal of Support For Next Generation Farmers

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 4/1 10:19A Laura Zaks

For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Comment: NSAC Condemns USDA’s Withdrawal of Support For...

Legacy West Celebrates Mardi Gras on Fat Tuesday

A Heart-Healthy Life Starts with Everyday Choices

Upcoming Events » see the full calendar

News » indicates external link

Gyna Bivens, former Fort Worth Councilmember, dies

AG Ken Paxton files lawsuit to stop CAIR from operating in Texas; CAIR calls it an "anti-Muslim...

Comerica Bank hosts prom dress drive for North Texas teens

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Mexico state steps up health screening in schools as measles cases grow nationwide

Report shows Texas ACA health care enrollment increased despite subsidies ending

Texas jails have more than 400 pregnant inmates monthly. The state is studying what happens to...

Colossal snags $60 million in new funding, selects site for first BioVault

A Heart-Healthy Life Starts with Everyday Choices

Food & Dining » indicates external link

Legacy West Celebrates Mardi Gras on Fat Tuesday

Events: These Texas Wineries Want You to Join Them

Pizza Hut Partners With Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter and Howie Dorough To Celebrate the Return of...

Expert Tips to Build and Scale a Restaurant Franchise

Soto Vino: Siempre Afuera – Always Outside

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?This Month’s Winners Are….

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Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg sidelined by left midfoot sprain, out for NBA's Rising Stars

Defending champ Texas, Texas Tech and Oklahoma among favorites for softball national title

Veteran reliever Ryan Brasier agrees to minor league contract with Texas Rangers

The ball bounced Castle's way for a career-high 40 points in triple-double in Spurs' win over Mavs

Super Bowl is set to draw in $1.7 billion in legal wagers

EatGreenDFW News » indicates external link

Release: Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholarship Now Accepting Applications

USDA Pauses Rural Energy Grants Amid Anti-Renewables Push

Loaded Sweet Potato Fries

Comment: NSAC Condemns USDA’s Withdrawal of Support For Next Generation Farmers

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