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Celebrate the Original Texas Twinkie at Hutchins BBQ on Oct. 16

BOOK REVIEW: REAP THE WIND by Joel Burcat

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Collin County school district takes closer look at security, new policies after another high school...

CBS DFW News 10/8 5:34A Amelia Mugavero

The Community Independent School District in Collin County is taking a closer look at campus safety after another lockdown at Community High School . District leaders met...

Leon Bridges honored in Fort Worth with sign toppers in the Near Southside neighborhood

CBS DFW News 10/7 7:59A Julia Falcon

Grammy-winning artist Leon Bridges was honored in Fort Worth on Tuesday with sign-toppers in the neighborhood where his debut album was recorded. The sign-toppers were shown...

Temporary Water Shut Off - Section of Dublin Rd

Parker Texas News Flash 10/7 6:54A

Water shut off along Dublin Rd, between Betsy Ln and Parker Rd. on Thursday, October 8th.

City Council Meeting - Canceled

Parker TX Main City Calendar 10/6 6:00P

Event date: October 7, 2025 Event Time: 07:00 PM - 11:59 PM Location: Parker City Hall - Council Chambers 5700 E. Parker Road Parker, TX 75002

Man sentenced to life in prison for deadly 2023 shooting outside a Frisco Walmart

CBS DFW News 9/30 2:53A Steven Rosenbaum

A Louisiana man will spend the rest of his life in Texas prison after a Collin County jury convicted him of capital murder stemming from a 2023 shooting outside of a Frisco...

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BOOK REVIEW: REAP THE WIND by Joel Burcat

Parker BubbleLife iReporter 10/6 6:58P KAREN SIDDALL

Reap the Wind by Joel Burcat Riveting road trip during a massive and unexpected hurricane-force storm. Reap the Wind is the new climate-fiction road trip thriller by veteran author Joel Burcat,...

BOOK REVIEW: COLD GIRLS by Maxine Rae

Parker BubbleLife iReporter 10/6 6:23P KAREN SIDDALL

Cold Girls by Maxine Rae A strong debut novel about friendship, loss, survival, and moving forward. Cold Girls is the debut novel by Maxine Rae about the growth of a deep friendship between two...

Designed to Last: Sustainability Without Sacrificing Style

IBB Design 9/30 8:00P IBB AT Home

At IBB Design Fine Furnishings, we bring your vision to life, without compromising on quality or sustainability. Thoughtful design and expert craftsmanship are The post...

My hair transformation with WELLBEL

Tanya Foster 9/30 8:49A Tanya Foster

Everytime I see Gaby and Patty to get my hair colored and trimmed they notice how much new hair growth I have. The same is true when I pop into the Dry Bar for a blow out. Wellbel has helped me...

New $100K fee for H-1B visas worries head of DFW Hospital Council

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/30 5:04A Noor Adatia

President Trump's new H-1B visa fee has North Texas hospitals scrambling to find solutions as they face potential physician shortages, especially in rural areas.

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Rita’s Accelerates Growth with Strategic Corporate Investment and Sunbelt Market Seeding

Restaurant News 10/9 8:00A RestaurantNews.com

Frozen treat concept marks milestone with Savannah acquisition, launches drive-thru-focused strategy to build and resell regional portfolios Philadelphia, PA (...

SSCP-Owned Applebee’s in Texas, California and Virginia Encourage Guests To ‘Buy a Hero a Bud’ in...

Restaurant News 10/9 6:03A RestaurantNews.com

Applebee s franchise partner expects to sell 10,000 Bud Light beers for America s veterans; all residual funds to benefit nonprofit, Folds of Honor Dallas, TX (...

Celebrate the Original Texas Twinkie at Hutchins BBQ on Oct. 16

Crave DFW 10/8 4:40A Steven Doyle

Hutchins BBQ is firing up the pits for its third annual, brand-founded National Texas Twinkie Day on Wednesday, Oct. 16! This beloved event celebrates the fan-favorite creation that started it all:...

Restaurant Franchise News from Broken Yolk Café, Hawaiian Bros, Moxies, and More!

Restaurant News 10/7 12:58A RestaurantNews.com

Catch up on the latest restaurant franchise news from Broken Yolk Café, Hawaiian Bros, Moxies, Dickey s Barbecue Pit, Mountain Mike s Pizza, Taziki s Mediterranean Café, Del...

Cracker Barrel and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 10/5 11:46P RestaurantNews.com

Cracker Barrel, McDonald s, Pizza Hut, SPB Hospitality, and KFC lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending October 5, 2025. 1) Cracker Barrel Reinforces...

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ENDS TODAY: So Many SAVINGS!??‍♀️?

The Sister Studio 10/8 4:10A Jennifer Reed

BIG SALES HAPPENING TODAY! + Prime is finishing up today with the FINAL DAY! As I mentioned yesterday, the beauty deals are really, really good! I rounded up my favorites HERE . I also included the...

PRIME DAY: The Best of The Best!?

The Sister Studio 10/7 3:09A Jennifer Reed

Wahooooo! Prime Day is HERE!! The beauty deals always continue to impress me, and I rounded up my favorites HERE . I also found quite a few fashion items that really caught my eye. I hope this makes...

WHY A BLAZER IS THE ULTIMATE FALL WARDROBE ESSENTIAL

The Middle Page 10/1 1:47A Cathy Williamson

Why a Blazer Is the Ultimate Fall Wardrobe Essential When the temperatures and leaves begin to change, one piece always rises to the top of my fall wardrobe: the blazer. It s that magical layer that...

INSIDE: The Best of Amazon!????

The Sister Studio 9/28 3:32A Jennifer Reed

Good morning, friends! Does anyone else feel like the temps are finally cooling down so slowly, lol, but I can feel it happening! I am so ready! Today, I have my monthly Best of Amazon roundup for...

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NFL fines Jerry Jones $250,000 for obscene MetLife gesture he says was inadvertent

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/7 8:44A Associated Press

Jones was caught on a video that went viral smiling widely as he pointed toward fans before briefly flashing the gesture Sunday.

Billy Gillispie reinstated by Tarleton State after university review of anonymous complaint

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/7 1:58A Associated Press

The school has not revealed any details or the nature of the complaint that initiated the employee conduct review.

Former No. 1 Texas tumbles to unranked ahead of rivalry game with No. 6 Oklahoma

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/7 1:55A Associated Press

The Longhorns' season is on the brink at the midway point.

Cowboys have put the tie behind them and believe they can prove the skeptics wrong

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/7 1:42A Associated Press

Dallas is on the road Sunday against Carolina (2-3).

Cowboys dominate Jets 37-22 behind Prescott's 4 TD passes, two 90-yard scoring drives

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/6 3:41A Associated Press

The Cowboys gave Schottenheimer a win over the team for which he was the offensive coordinator from 2006 to 2011.

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JUST LISTED: Luxury Home For Sale in Frisco, TX Minutes From the Shores of Lake Lewisville

DFW Urban Realty 10/6 8:25P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed Home For Sale in Frisco, TX at 5209 McClellan Drive in The Shores At Hidden Cove Welcome to this impeccably designed 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home, perfectly...

JUST LISTED: Condo for Sale in Dallas Gated Cambridge Community with Motivated Seller

DFW Urban Realty 10/6 6:39P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed Condo For Sale in Dallas, TX at 11490 Audelia Rd 227 Location Seller is motivated Bring us an offer This beautifully remodeled condo in North Dallas offers the...

JUST LISTED: Newly Remodeled Home With Pool For Sale in North Richland Hills, TX in North Park...

DFW Urban Realty 10/4 8:14P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed Home For Sale in North Richland Hills, TX in North Park Estates Welcome to 6321 Little Ranch Road, a beautifully remodeled single-family home in the heart of North...

JUST LISTED: Full Duplex For Sale in Ft. Worth, TX at 6905–6907 W. Cleburne Rd. in South Ridge

DFW Urban Realty 10/2 8:09P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

JUST LISTED: Duplex For Sale in Fort Worth, TX at 6905–6907 W. Cleburne Rd. in South Ridge Motivated Seller — Price Reduced Discover this newly remodeled full duplex in South...

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EPA Proposes Approving Fifth ‘Forever Chemical’ Pesticide

Civil Eats 11/5 7:29A Lisa Held

November 5, 2025 – In line with its plan to continue pesticide approvals despite the government shutdown, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced this week that it...

Amid SNAP Turmoil, These Options Can Help Fill the Food Gap

Civil Eats 11/4 9:01P Sam Delgado

Thirty-six days have passed since the federal shutdown began , making it the longest-running government shutdown in U.S. history. This past weekend, the shutdown halted one of...

Farmers Struggle With Tariffs, Despite China Deal to Buy US Soybeans

Civil Eats 11/3 9:01P Lisa Held

In Brief • President Donald Trump’s stated goal for tariffs is to bolster U.S. food production, but it’s unclear whether that will happen. • Farmers face shaky markets, not knowing when or to what...

Easy & Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Joyful Healthy Eats 11/2 10:00P Krista

This hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe is filled with vegetables, tender chicken, smoky chipotle peppers, and fresh cilantro, making it both filling and flavorful! It ll be your new go to soup on...

Poultry Plants Consistently Violate Salmonella Standards, Report Finds

Civil Eats 11/2 9:01P Lisa Held

In Brief • Salmonella, a bacteria, is the leading cause of death from foodborne illnesses in the U.S. • The USDA sets standards for salmonella testing at processing plants,...