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Legacy West Celebrates Mardi Gras on Fat Tuesday

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Top Stories: ➊ – The state of the Texas GOP Senate primary with early voting in full swing (Sunday), ➋ – Kevin Durant says he wants to play for U.S. men's basketball team at 2028 Olympics in LA (Tuesday), ➌ – Tempers flare in Spurs-Pistons game in a matchup of 2 of NBA's top teams (Tuesday), ➍ – Cowboys say they are leaning toward using franchise tag on receiver George Pickens (Tuesday), ➎ – Middleton scores 25 points as Mavericks snap 10-game losing streak with 134-130 win at Indiana (Monday)

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Gyna Bivens, former Fort Worth Councilmember, dies

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local News) 2/10 3:06A 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 8:00A 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...

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3 cases of measles reported in North Texas county

Spectrum News Health 2/13 3:35A Katharine Finnerty

The first case of measles was identified on Feb. 5 and then two additional cases were reported on Feb. 12.

Texas A&M University College of Dentistry is accepting applications for BIBS summer research...

Parker BubbleLife iReporter 2/12 10:38P Stephanie Patrick

Planning a career in dentistry, Christine Tran searched for a research program at a dental college to fill the summer lull between her junior and senior years while a student at the University of...

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

Spectrum News Health 2/10 1:52A 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 1:30A 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 4:14A Associated Press

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

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Peach Cobbler Factory and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 2/15 11:52P RestaurantNews.com

The Peach Cobbler Factory, Paris Baguette, Original ChopShop, Cracker Barrel, and Mountain Mike s Pizza lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending February...

2026 Texas International Wine Competition – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 2/15 3:47A Jeff Cope

The Texas International Wine Competition (TXIWC) announced the results of its 2026 competition, held in January 2026. These Texas wineries were recognized for their exceptional wines: Top Wines Grand...

Join the 18th Annual Spicewood Vineyards Pair it with the Claret Chili Cook-Off

Texas Wine Lover 2/13 1:15A Jeff Cope

Press Release Join Spicewood Vineyards for the 18th annual world-famous chili cook-off happening on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. The Pair it with the...

Legacy West Celebrates Mardi Gras on Fat Tuesday

Crave DFW 2/12 6:43A 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 3:52A 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...

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JUST FOR YOU!❤️

The Sister Studio 2/13 3:22A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Friday my friends! It has been a busy week around here, and I m very much looking forward to the long weekend! Do y all have anything fun planned this weekend? If anyone has any good...

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Bad Bunny and a lone Olympian — from Texas — are waving Puerto Rico's flag on the world stage

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/13 2:04A Associated Press

Bad Bunny, a six-time Grammy award winner, keeps Puerto Rican culture at the forefront of his music.

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

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/12 2:40A 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 5:24A 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 4:25A 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 9:00A Associated Press

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

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Weekly Meal Plan #9

Joyful Healthy Eats 2/27 10:00P 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...

Almond Flour Cookies

Love and Lemons 2/27 3:57A Jeanine Donofrio

These almond flour cookies are chewy, nutty, and filled with melty chocolate chips. They re totally gluten-free, but you don t have to be to love them. In fact, these almond...

Teriyaki Salmon With Noodles

Joyful Healthy Eats 2/25 10:00P Krista

Looking for a light and fresh dinner that satisfies too? Teriyaki Salmon Noodles are here to save the day! Flaky sweet-and-savory salmon is served atop rice noodles tossed with a savory sauce and...

How to Start a Seed and Plant Swap

Civil Eats 2/25 9:00P Jordan Charbonneau

On the last Saturday in January, Natalie Aird and Josie Flatgard spent the morning at the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum in Decorah, Iowa, laying out packets and jars of open-pollinated and...

Pizza Inn Reinvests in Mesquite with Transformative Restaurant Modernization

Restaurant News 2/25 8:01A RestaurantNews.com

Dallas-founded pizza brand celebrates full restaurant transformation with ribbon-cutting and Grand Opening event Mesquite, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Pizza Inn is ushering...

Texas A&M University College of Dentistry is accepting applications for BIBS summer research...

Legacy West Celebrates Mardi Gras on Fat Tuesday

Upcoming Events » see the full calendar

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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...

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3 cases of measles reported in North Texas county

Texas A&M University College of Dentistry is accepting applications for BIBS summer research...

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...

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Peach Cobbler Factory and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

2026 Texas International Wine Competition – Texas Results

Join the 18th Annual Spicewood Vineyards Pair it with the Claret Chili Cook-Off

Legacy West Celebrates Mardi Gras on Fat Tuesday

Events: These Texas Wineries Want You to Join Them

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JUST FOR YOU!❤️

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Bad Bunny and a lone Olympian — from Texas — are waving Puerto Rico's flag on the world stage

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

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Weekly Meal Plan #9

Almond Flour Cookies

Teriyaki Salmon With Noodles

How to Start a Seed and Plant Swap

Pizza Inn Reinvests in Mesquite with Transformative Restaurant Modernization

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