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Congresswoman Kay Granger's absence, missed votes, prompt reaction from Texas leaders

CBS DFW Local News 12/29 1:50A Jack Fink

Veteran U.S. Representative Kay Granger received praise for her record in Congress, but also some criticism over how she disclosed her health challenges during the past year....

Double Oak Police Beat

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 12/27 5:22A Contributing Writer

Recent calls for service to the Double Oak Police Department: 10/17/2024-Meet Complainant/400-Blk Cross Timbers Dr—Caller wanted to know why officers’ car was parked in front...

Pedestrian struck by car, dies on Christmas in Denton

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 12/26 4:09A Mark Smith

A pedestrian died on Christmas Day after being struck by a vehicle in Denton, according to police. Police and paramedics responded in the early evening to the intersection of...

4 hospitalized after wrong-way head-on crash in Flower Mound

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 12/26 3:00A Mark Smith

Four people were transported to the hospital on Monday night after a head-on crash involving a wrong-way driver in Flower Mound, according to a Flower Mound Police Department...

After 5 years, man charged with murder in missing Denton woman case

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 12/23 6:55A Mark Smith

Following a five-year investigation, the Denton Police Department has charged a man with murder after human remains were positively identified as a missing Denton woman. In...

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Bloopers, Outtakes and other funny stuff | 2024

Tanya Foster 12/29 7:00A Tanya Foster

Say it with me - 2024 is coming to an end! I have enjoyed the downtime this week but I'm really ready to get back into my daily schedule and have lots of great stuff planned for 2025. It's time for my...

The 2024 BTD Self-Assessment Guide

Brighton the Day 12/26 9:00P brightonday

As 2024 comes to a close, I’m taking a moment to look back on everything this year has brought—the highs, the lows, and all the unexpected moments in between. Every year, I make it a priority to...

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Tarrant Area Food Bank, LISD celebrate grand opening of 100th in-school market

Cross Timbers Gazette Schools 12/23 7:57A Mark Smith

Tarrant Area Food Bank North and Lewisville ISD recently celebrated the grand opening of the CHOICES Market at Lewisville Learning Center, the 100th in-school market established through TAFB’s Ready...

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Messina Hof Winery Offers Holiday Wine Bundles and Tips

Texas Wine Lover 12/19 7:45A Jeff Cope

Messina Hof Winery is always celebrating the holiday in spectacular fashion. Here is a list of special holiday gift sets from Messina Hof for your wine-loving readers. Below...

Tyler Wolz and David Newitt Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 12/17 11:34P Jeff Cope

David Newitt and Tyler Wolz Most wineries have a head winemaker with assistant winemakers helping produce their Texas wines. In the case of Slate Theory Winery , they have two...

How to Choose the Perfect Wine for an Evening at Pin-Up Casino

Texas Wine Lover 12/17 10:22P Gus Hall

A sophisticated evening at a Canadian casino can be elevated by choosing the perfect wine to complement the atmosphere. Whether you re unwinding with friends, exploring the luxurious ambiance, or...

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LOVED BY ALL!?✨

The Sister Studio 12/29 4:36A Jennifer Reed

Happy happy Sunday, my friends! I hope you all had the best time this week with your families and loved ones. I can t believe it s almost 2025! I thought it would be fun to share several of the MOST...

TWO FESTIVE HOLIDAY LOOKS

The Middle Page 12/20 2:06A Cathy Williamson

TWO FESTIVE HOLIDAY LOOKS Happy Friday! Well, are you finished shopping? I finally think I am as of yesterday! I m so glad to be, but now I must catch up on wrapping. We are keeping our grandkids...

The BEST Last-Minute Gifts!???

The Sister Studio 12/18 3:33A Jennifer Reed

Happy Wednesday, my friends! I can t believe we are one week out from Christmas. My kids get out of school this Friday and I cannot wait! I have really enjoyed putting these gift guides together for...

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Shaedon Sharpe scores 23 and Trail Blazers beat short-handed Mavs 126-122

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/29 1:41A Associated Press

Shaedon Sharpe had 23 points, Anfernee Simons scored 22 and the Portland Trail Blazers held off the Dallas Mavericks 126-122 on Saturday night.

Dallas' Naji Marshall gets 4-game suspension, Phoenix's Jusuf Nurkic is banned 3 games for fight

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/29 12:31A Associated Press

The NBA suspended Mavericks forward Naji Marshall for four games and Suns center Jusuf Nurkic for three games for their roles in an on-court fight.

BYU stymies Sanders, Hunter in 36-14 victory over Colorado in Alamo Bowl

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/28 11:51P Associated Press

Jake Retzlaff passed for 151 yards and No. 17 BYU beat 20th-ranked Colorado 36-14 in the Alamo Bowl on Saturday night.

Stars forward Mason Marchment taken to hospital after getting hit in face by puck

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/27 11:36P Associated Press

Dallas coach Pete DeBoer said Marchment is OK, but was not sure how long he’ll be sidelined.

Taylen Green leads Arkansas to 39-26 victory over Texas Tech in the Liberty Bowl

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/27 11:34P Associated Press

J’Koby Williams rushed for 123 yards and a TD for Texas Tech (8-5).

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In states that ban abortion, social safety net programs often fail families

Spectrum Local News Health 12/27 3:46A Associated Press

Tennessee has a porous safety net for mothers and young children, recent research and an analysis by The Associated Press found.

Cats can get sick with bird flu. Here’s how to protect them

Spectrum Local News Health 12/27 12:45A Associated Press

The death of an Oregon house cat and a pet food recall are raising questions about the outbreak of bird flu and how people can protect their pets.

Frito-Lay recalls classic potato chips over ‘life-threatening allergic reaction’

Spectrum Local News Health 12/19 7:54A Kelsey Leffingwell

The recall is for the bags of chips sold in Washington and Oregon.

Most U.S. teens are abstaining from drinking, smoking and marijuana, survey says

Spectrum Local News Health 12/17 11:04P Associated Press

The only significant increase occurred in nicotine pouches.

Dallas parking minimums felt in health clinic space, CEO says

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 12/17 11:00P Plamedie Ifasso

The idea of eliminating parking minimums has been robustly debated in Dallas in recent years but is finally gaining traction at City Hall. Proponents of the change argue it...

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Espresso Martini

Love and Lemons 12/29 3:38A Jeanine Donofrio

Let s make an espresso martini! This coffee cocktail has had a resurgence in popularity over the last few years. If you like coffee and you ve never tasted one, you should...

From orcas with salmon hats to the resurrection of the mammoths — this year in animal news

Live Science 12/27 1:16A hannah.osborne@futurenet.com (Ha

There's been a lot going on in animal news this year. Perhaps the best animal story of 2024 came right at the end of the year, when orcas ( Orcinus orca ) started wearing...

Shawarma Press CEO Sawsan Abublan Completes Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Cohort 30

Restaurant News 12/26 11:10P RestaurantNews.com

Prestigious Entrepreneur and Leadership Program Helps Businesses Grow and Create Jobs Irving, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Sawsan Abublan, Co-Founder and CEO of Shawarma Press...

Our Best Community Food Solutions Stories of 2024

Civil Eats 12/26 9:00P The Civil Eats Editors

Over our nearly 16 years of covering the U.S. food system, we ve seen firsthand how complex, often sobering stories about challenges in food and farming come to life when they include real people...

2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl Trophy Comes with a Built-in Toaster… Yes, Really!

Cooking Chew 12/26 5:24A Raul

The Pop-Tarts Bowl officially unveiled its 2024 championship trophy, which, instead of a traditional design, functions as a working toaster. Yes, that's right! The post 2024...