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Collin County middle school student tests positive for measles, officials say

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Top Stories: ➊ – What to Pack for a Northern European Cruise (Tuesday), ➋ – Mikko Rantanen has 4-point 3rd period for Stars to unbelievably knock former team out of playoffs (Sunday), ➌ – WHY BLACK IS ALWAYS IN STYLE—EVEN IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER (Monday), ➍ – Dickey’s Builds Bigger Barbecue Flavor with New Smoke Stacks Menu (Monday), ➎ – Knot To Be Missed: Papa Murphy’s Launches Garlic Knots to Satisfy Guest Cravings for Savory, Shareable Sides (Monday)

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Unofficial Election Results

Parker Texas News Flash 5/5 4:55A

Unofficial election results for Parker City Council

Trader Joe's to open new store in Collin County

Dallas Business Journal 5/5 12:40A Rachel Behrndt - WFAA

The popular store will open its second location in this fast growing city north of Dallas.

Grand jury indicts 14 for pro-Palestinian encampment, protest at UT Dallas

CBS DFW News 4/24 7:30A Steven Rosenbaum

A Collin County grand jury returned indictments for 14 people in connection with last year's pro-Palestinian protest and encampment at UT Dallas. According to District Attorney Greg Willis, the 14...

Collin County middle school student tests positive for measles, officials say

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local News) 4/23 7:39A Lauren Harper

In a rare one-on-one interview in his office at the Diocese of Dallas, Bishop Edward Burns reflected on Pope Francis’ time leading the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. “He was very warm, hospitable,...

First known DFW-area child measles case reported in Collin County middle school student

CBS DFW News 4/23 7:09A Julia Falcon

A child in Collin County has been diagnosed with measles, health officials said on Wednesday. It's the county's first reported case. Collin County Health Care Services...

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Measles jumps borders in North America with outbreaks in Canada, Mexico and U.S.

Spectrum News Health 5/1 2:29A Associated Press

North America’s three biggest measles outbreaks continue to balloon, with more than 2,500 known cases.

6 Essential Tips to Planning the Interiors for Your New Build

IBB Design 4/30 11:50P IBB AT Home

Congratulations on building your new home! This milestone is both thrilling and full of possibilities. But once the excitement settles, you may find yourself wondering, The...

Houston, Dallas rank among worst in U.S. for ozone pollution, air quality report reveals

Spectrum News Health 4/30 6:15A Christine Sanchez

Almost half of the U.S. population lives with “unhealthy” levels of harmful air pollution, a report from the American Lung Association reveals.

Baylor Scott & White-leased medical complex in Plano bought by LA firm

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/25 6:55A Aayush Gupta

A Los Angeles-based real estate investment firm has acquired a medical complex in Plano. The 49,228-square-foot property was first developed in 2022 and is fully leased.

First confirmed case of measles in Dallas-Fort Worth child, health officials say

Spectrum News Health 4/23 9:48A Kaila Garrett

There has been a confirmed case of the measles involving a student at Willow Spring Middle School, according to Collin County Health Care Services.

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Release of long-delayed 2023 TEA school ratings shows declines for major North Texas ISDs

CBS DFW Education 4/24 5:25A Lacey Beasley

The Texas Education Agency released 2023 A-F performance ratings for individual public schools and districts Thursday. The release comes after the TEA prevailed in a...

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Dickey’s Builds Bigger Barbecue Flavor with New Smoke Stacks Menu

Restaurant News 5/5 2:15A RestaurantNews.com

Guests Can Now Customize Their Own Stacked Creations of Slow-Smoked Meats and Southern Sides Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is inviting guests to...

Knot To Be Missed: Papa Murphy’s Launches Garlic Knots to Satisfy Guest Cravings for Savory,...

Restaurant News 5/5 2:10A RestaurantNews.com

The new menu addition delivers fresh-baked, buttery goodness – perfect for pairing with pizza or enjoying on their own – and joins the brand s popular Mix n Match lineup....

A Retro Film Review: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1962)

Crave DFW 5/2 6:55A Steven Doyle

Milos Forman’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest isn’t just the film of the year—it might be the film of the decade. This is a cinematic electroshock that jolts the viewer...

Back to the High Plains: Rediscovering English Newsom Cellars

Texas Wine Lover 5/2 12:36A Laurinda Thomas

I’m not sure why it seems to take some sort of wine-related event for me to head to the Texas High Plains, as it is just a little over a two-hour drive to Lubbock and about 2½...

Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Fires Up the Flavor for National Bar-B-Que Month

Restaurant News 5/1 1:49A RestaurantNews.com

Celebrating a Time-Honored Texas Tradition with Bold Flavors and Southern Flair Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) As the aroma of smoked meat begins to fill the Texas air,...

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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...

THOUGHTFUL GIFT IDEAS FOR MOTHER’S DAY

The Middle Page 4/27 3:49A Cathy Williamson

Celebrating Mother s Day: Thoughtful Gift Ideas for all of the mamas Hello, ladies! I hope you all have had a great weekend. I hosted my mom s 85th birthday dinner at our home on Friday night. It was...

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MY FAVORITE SPRING BLAZERS

The Middle Page 4/22 2:16A Cathy Williamson

MY FAVORITE SPRING BLAZERS Hello, ladies! I hope you all had a blessed Easter weekend! After we got back from St. Barts last Monday night, the week was a total blur! I had a lot to catch up on,...

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DeSoto native overcomes adversity, signs with Miami Dolphins

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/5 9:33A Adam Rossow

It was a waiting game on draft day for DeSoto-native and NFL-hopeful Andrew Armstrong.

Houston Rockets sent to early playoff exit with 103-89 loss to Warriors in Game 7

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/5 4:06A Associated Press

The #2 seed was eliminated by Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.

Texas Rangers fire offensive coordinator Donnie Ecker after extended struggles

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/5 3:30A Associated Press

The decision was announced after the Rangers won 8-1 on Sunday in their series finale against AL West-leading Seattle.

Mikko Rantanen has 4-point 3rd period for Stars to unbelievably knock former team out of playoffs

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/4 4:51A Associated Press

The Stars beat Colorado 4-2 in Game 7 of the first round series.

Scheffler leads by 6 at hometown Byron Nelson as weather-delayed second round ends

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/3 8:31A Associated Press

The top-ranked player is 18 under with the low round each of the first two days.

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Dutch Baby

Love and Lemons 5/10 6:25A Jeanine Donofrio

This Dutch baby pancake is for you if 1) you love popovers, 2) you love crepes, and/or 3) you want making brunch to be as easy as possible. This recipe couldn t be simpler!...

Farmers Need Climate Research to Thrive

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 5/9 5:57A Nick Rossi

Photo credit: USDA, by Neil Palmer. Since its establishment in the 2008 Farm Bill, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has advanced research that helps American farmers and ranchers...

Mini Quiches

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/8 11:00P Krista

These easy mini quiches are cheesy bites of egg and ham wrapped in flaky phyllo dough, perfect for Sunday brunch or as a holiday appetizer! Are you more savory or sweet when it comes to breakfast and...

Trump Nominates Food-Focused Health Entrepreneur Casey Means for Surgeon General

Civil Eats 5/8 6:58A Lisa Held

May 8, 2025 – Yesterday, President Trump nominated Casey Means as the country’s top doctor. Means, a health entrepreneur who advocates for changing food choices and farm...

Thai Iced Coffee

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/7 11:00P Krista

This Thai Iced Coffee is the coffee recipe you never knew you needed, but won t be able to live without! A must for summer, it s refreshing and creamy, and sweetened with maple syrup instead of heavy...