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‘Cherish every morning,' family says after champion HS sprinter dies unexpectedly

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 8/11 7:29A Sophia Beausoleil

As students across Texas head back to class this week, they’re also adjusting to a major new rule: Cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and other personal electronic devices...

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Texas legislative standoff continues, flurry of lawsuits flung at state House Democrats protesting...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 8/10 12:00A Jack Fink

A political showdown is playing out between Texas Republicans and Democrats over redistricting mid-decade. This fight has nationwide implications over the balance of power in...

From the Rockwall County Master Gardener Association: A year-round garden of blooms

Blue Ribbon News 8/6 7:47A Melanie M

Red Amaryllis, by Elenor Mason Rockwall County (August 6, 2025) If your desire is to have a year round garden of blooms, bulb gardening is your answer! Whether you are a...

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: Your Life… Choice or Chance?

Blue Ribbon News 8/5 7:32A Melanie M

Rockwall County, (August 5, 2025) Except for physicians, most people end up in their career path more by accident than by careful, well-thought-out, career planning. Think...

Celebration of Life: Services for Jerry Mack Packer

Blue Ribbon News 8/5 7:21A Editor

Shared from the family of Jerry Mack Packer ROCKWALL, TX (Aug 5, 2025) It is with deeply heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jerry Mack Packer, 83, of...

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Kiwanis Club of Rockwall County Charters New Key Club at Royse City High School

Rockwall Kiwanis Club 8/11 8:49A Gunnar Ledermann

The Kiwanis Club of Rockwall County is proud to announce the chartering of a new Key Club at Royse City High School, marking an exciting opportunity for students to develop...

CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW: GRANDMA YOGINI by Raven Howell, illustrated by Alexander Santos

Rockwall BubbleLife iReporter 8/10 10:00P KAREN SIDDALL

Grandma Yogini by Raven Howell Illustrated by Alexander Santos This talented grandma is full of surprises! Grandma Yogini is a new childrens picture book by Raven Howell and illustrated by...

Summer to Fall Transitional Styles Under $100

Tanya Foster 8/5 3:00A Tanya Foster

Today let's talk summer to fall transitional styles. We are entering into that tricky season where it's hard to know what to wear. Let's take a look at some transitional pieces that are not only chic,...

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Here's where to get free backpacks, school supplies, immunizations in North Texas before classes...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 7/29 7:17A CBS Texas Staff

With the first day of school quickly approaching, some school districts and organizations are holding events to help North Texas children get ready. Events include backpack...

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Rosé to Rebuild: Texas Hill Country Wine Tasting for Flood Relief

Texas Wine Lover 8/8 1:09A Jeff Cope

Press Release Texas Hill Country Wineries (THCW), the trade association representing 69 member wineries in the Texas Hill Country, in partnership with Horseshoe Bay Resort,...

The Get Together Launches as the First Boxed Texas Wine

Texas Wine Lover 8/7 12:22A Jeff Cope

Photo by Big Thirst Press Release In a bold move that blends Texas terroir with modern wine trends, acclaimed Texas winery owner Ron Yates is proud to unveil The Get...

Supporting Texas Wine, One Ledger at a Time: Meet ANJUDI3

Texas Wine Lover 7/28 10:18P Jeff Cope

The Texas Wine Lover website Guide and mobile app offers more than just all the wineries around the state of Texas; it also lists businesses around those wineries. Some of...

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Your Weekly Dose of Outfit Inspo!??

The Sister Studio 8/8 1:24A Jennifer Reed

TGIF, my friends! I can t believe the end of summer (at least for us!) is here. My kids start school next week and I feel like this summer has truly gone by in the blink of an eye. I ve been trying to...

WHY EVERY WOMAN OVER 50 NEEDS A GREAT T-SHIRT DRESS

The Middle Page 8/6 8:50A Cathy Williamson

Why Every Woman Over 50 Needs a Great T-Shirt Dress (Now and Into Fall) Let s talk about one of the most underrated pieces in a woman s wardrobe: the t-shirt dress . If you re over 50 and living in...

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Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward arrested for second time in 2 months

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/8 3:07A Associated Press

It was unclear if the second arrest was related to the first.

Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson suffers leg injury at practice

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/8 2:45A Associated Press

Coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters that he didn’t have any update on his condition, but said it was difficult to watch it happen.

Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson leaves practice after being hit in the back

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/8 2:45A Associated Press

Ferguson stayed down on his back for several minutes, with teammates surrounding him, but he was able to get up under his own power.

Prescott cites his history with ownership and is upbeat Micah Parsons will remain with Cowboys

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/8 2:40A Associated Press

His own experience is why Prescott remains confident star defensive end Micah Parsons will be a Cowboy for this season and beyond.

Wings guard Paige Bueckers says she has a pulled back muscle and will take it 'day to day'

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/6 2:42A Associated Press

Bueckers left Tuesday night's game against the New York Liberty with 2:37 left in the third quarter.

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Tips for easing back to school anxiety in kids

Spectrum Local News Health 8/10 7:32A Nicole Clark, PhD

For many kids, going back to school triggers anxiety and even depression. But for parents, there are strategies to help your kids adjust.

North Texas area's largest hospitals, 2025

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/8 12:00A

ABOUT THE LIST: DBJ combined multiple data sources for this list, including hospital surveys; Texas Acute Care Hospital Utilization Reports from 2023 and 2024 from the Texas...

New clinic opens in North Texas community considered a health care desert

Spectrum Local News Health 8/6 5:32A Valencia Jones

A 2024 Tarleton University study shows over 75% of Texas counties lack adequate access to medical specialists.

UT Southwestern again named region's top hospital by US News

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/30 7:35A Paul Livengood

U.S. News has a new list of the best hospitals in North Texas and across the state. Hospitals are ranked overall and by specialty.

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Lee Cullum to Receive the 2026 Texas Womans University Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/13 5:41A Juliette DC

Texas Womans University (TWU) will present the 2026 Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award to award-winning veteran journalist Lee Cullum at the Dallas Leadership Luncheon, set for February 17,...

BOOK REVIEW: SINS OF THE FATHER (DETECTIVE NATHAN PARKER, #4) by James L'Etoile

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/13 12:45A KAREN SIDDALL

Sins of the Father Detective Nathan Parker, #4 by James LEtoile A threat from Parkers past teams up with a dangerous new foe. Sins of the Father is the fourth book in author James LEtoiles...

Rock N’ Roll Sushi Signs Area Development Agreement to Return to Dallas-Fort Worth

Restaurant News 8/12 6:16A RestaurantNews.com

Franchisees plan three locations, eye Waxahachie and the surrounding cities Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Rock N Roll Sushi is set to make its long-awaited return to...

Blistered Shishito Peppers

Love and Lemons 8/12 4:01A Jeanine Donofrio

This blistered shishito peppers recipe is the simplest summer appetizer. It relies on just 3 main ingredients—shishito peppers, salt, and oil—but it s still flavorful,...

The MAHA Movement’s Climate Conundrum

Civil Eats 8/11 10:01P Lisa Held

This is the first in a series of articles examining the promises and policies of the MAHA movement. At a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) roundtable in Washington, D.C. in July, Secretary of Health...

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