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Several North Texas school districts cancel classes due to storm-related power outages

CBS DFW News 3/5 3:40A ShaCamree Gowdy

Several schools in North Texas canceled classes on Wednesday due to power outages caused by severe weather the previous day. Strong storms moved through North Texas on Tuesday...

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Plano West Senior High School damaged in early-morning thunderstorm

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local News) 3/4 6:41A NBCDFW Staff

Severe thunderstorms ripped part of the roof off of Plano West Senior High School Tuesday morning. The school, located at 5601 Parker Road, is a two-story brick building with...

North Texas under wind advisory Tuesday following a stormy morning

CBS DFW News 3/4 3:34A Julia Falcon

Severe storms entered North Texas in the early morning hours Tuesday, prompting several weather advisories. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect Tuesday due to the strong, severe storms followed by...

City Council Meeting

Parker TX Main City Calendar 3/3 7:00P

Event date: March 4, 2025 Event Time: 05:00 PM - 11:59 PM Location: Parker City Hall - Council Chambers 5700 E. Parker Road Parker, TX 75002

Related: City Council Meeting - Special (Rescheduled) Parker TX Main City Calendar

Wildfire risk increases across Texas this week

CBS DFW News 3/3 1:38A Ashley Moss

Extremely dry conditions and increased winds across the state this week are sparking new concerns of wildfires from the Texas A&M Forest Service. A large portion of west Texas is currently in a 'very...

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Richardson gains 100+ jobs in expanded HQ move

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/7 9:32A Plamedie Ifasso

KLOwen Orthodontics is the latest company expanding to the city, where a tech hub houses over 1,100 businesses and 20,000 workers.

UT Southwestern, Texas Health partnership taps president

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/7 9:23A Sydney Asher

The hospital is operated between UT Southwestern Medical Center and Texas Health Resources. It's the only hospital to be co-operated by the two healthcare giants.

West Texas reports nearly 200 measles cases. New Mexico is up to 30

Spectrum News Health 3/7 8:39A Associated Press

Most of the cases across both states are in people younger than 18 and people who are unvaccinated or have an unknown vaccination status.

Texas health officials still unsure of the cause of the measles outbreak

Spectrum News Health 3/5 10:00A Kaila Garrett

The number of cases has risen to 159 as of Tuesday, according to the state health commissioner.

Dallas startup with de-extinction goals creates wooly mouse

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/5 1:53A Brent Wistrom

Meet the wooly mouse. While they're super cute, the work is largely a demonstration of how the company plans to develop full-sized woolly mammoths in the years ahead.

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Plano ISD Celebrates Student Growth with Inaugural Powered by Learning Caravan

Plano East Senior High School 3/7 7:01A

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The Rhône Rangers Ride into Texas Hill Country: A Celebration of American Rhône Wines

Texas Wine Lover 3/7 12:05A Jeff Cope

The Rhône Rangers are coming to the Texas Hill Country on April 6th. Who are the Rhône Rangers? It is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting American Rhône varietal...

Shawarma Press Expands Footprint in Atlanta With Digital Kitchen at Forrest Eatery in Midtown

Restaurant News 3/6 12:28A RestaurantNews.com

Ordering delicious, authentic Mediterranean food has never been easier at the new Shawarma Press Digital Kitchen in Midtown. Located at 800 Forrest Eatery, the digital kitchen...

Texas High Plains – The Undiscovered Wine Destination

Texas Wine Lover 3/6 12:10A Neal Addy

Name a first-rate Texas wine destination… I’ll wait. Did the name Lubbock spring to mind? Perhaps it should. Lubbock serves as the perfect gateway to one of the most...

Texas Hill Country Wineries Partners with Wine Folly to Launch Texas Hill Country Region Guide

Texas Wine Lover 3/5 3:56A Jeff Cope

Press Release Texas Hill Country Wineries (THCW) is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Wine Folly , the globally recognized authority in wine education, to...

Fire Couldn’t Stop This Dallas Barbecue Boss. Baby Back Shak Is Back.

Eater Dallas 3/5 3:00A Kristina Valdez

A spread at Baby Back Shak. | Brock DuPont From ashes to smoke, this Cedars barbecue joint recovered from a catastrophic fire one year ago When Baby Back Shak caught fire in February 2024 , it was...

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THE POWER OF MATCHING SETS: FASHION MADE EASY

The Middle Page 3/4 4:06A Cathy Williamson

THE POWER OF MATCHING SETS: FASHION MADE EASY Hello, ladies, it s finally March! January seemed to last so long, and February was a blink! I, for one, am so glad the days are getting longer and the...

Did Someone Say AMAZON!??

The Sister Studio 3/1 3:27A Jennifer Reed

Happy Friday, y all! I can t believe today is the last day of February January felt like an eternity and this month has just flown by! I rounded up all of my Amazon favorites from the month here for y...

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Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy is arrested in Texas on a family violence assault charge

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/8 4:31A Associated Press

Jail records show Worthy was arrested Friday and held on a charge of assault on a family or household member in which their breath was impeded.

Jason Robertson scores twice and gets OT winner as Stars rally past Flames, 3-2

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/7 2:02A Associated Press

Jake Oettinger had 26 saves for Dallas, and Dan Vladar finished with 24 in his 100th career game.

Antetokounmpo joins 20,000-point club as Bucks roll past short-handed Mavericks 137-107

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/6 1:40A Associated Press

The 30-year-old Antetokounmpo has scored 20,010 career points, becoming the 52nd player to reach 20,000.

Texas Rangers expect slugger Adolis García ready for opening day since oblique strain is mild

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/5 7:24A Associated Press

Manager Bruce Bochy told reporters Wednesday that the two-time All-Star slugger had “not quite” a Grade 1 strain.

Top-ranked Auburn 'physically dominated' in loss to No. 22 Texas A&M

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/5 3:35A Associated Press

To Auburn coach Bruce Pearl the reason his team fell to No. 22 Texas A&M Tuesday night was clear. “They just physically dominated us,” he said.

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DFW is Home to Six out of the Thirty Fastest Growing Affluent Suburbs in 2025

DFW Urban Realty 2/26 7:42P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex continues to be a hotspot for luxury real estate, with affluent homebuyers flocking to its premier suburban communities. Offering a dynamic...

Top Ten High Rise Condo Apartment Urban Districts in Dallas Fort Worth, TX

DFW Urban Realty 2/25 8:41P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

One of our agents recently came to me and asked What are the top ten urban districts to purchase or rent a high rise condo or apartment in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX? I thought...

Just Listed Luxury Home in Rowlett at 4001 Dalton Near Lake Ray Hubbard

DFW Urban Realty 2/23 7:43P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed Luxury Home in Rowlett, TX Nestled in the highly sought-after Enclave at Liberty Grove, 4001 Dalton Drive in Rowlett, Texas, offers a harmonious blend of serene...

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The Most Tempting Tacos in Dallas

Eater Dallas 4/21 5:26A Courtney E. Smith

Simply can’t front on Velvet Taco. | Velvet Taco Soft or crunch, meaty or veggie, here’s where to order up the best tacos in the Metroplex There are so many great spots to get them in Dallas and all...

Simple blood test could reveal likelihood of deadly skin cancer returning, study suggests

Live Science 4/21 5:10A

A simple blood test could reveal who is at high risk of skin cancer recurrence after tumor-removal surgery. The test can detect fragments of tumor DNA with a simple blood draw...

Nearly 3 million extra deaths by 2030 could result from HIV funding cuts, study suggests

Live Science 4/21 4:15A

Editor's note: This story was first published on March 26, 2025. We could see up to 10.8 million more HIV cases than anticipated in the next five years if planned cuts to...

Miso Salmon

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/20 11:00P Krista

Miso salmon is a simple weeknight recipe that tastes like it came straight out of a restaurant! You ll love the sweet, savory, and umami flavors in this dish, serve with edamame or rice for the...

How One Milwaukee Food Bank Is Handling the Drop in USDA Funding

Civil Eats 4/20 10:00P Brian Calvert

For months, Matt King kept an eye on federal food aid policies. He also stayed in constant contact with Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services, which, among other things, manages food disbursements...