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Lewisville ISD to cut nearly 500 school bus drivers, says there are plans to hire internally

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 5/8 1:21A Lacey Beasley

In an effort to cut back on costs , Lewisville ISD has plans to lay off 460 bus drivers by summer break. The school district said it won't be renewing the current contract...

Construction: Dunn, Bogard, Kean and Larner

The Colony, TX - News Flash 5/5 6:11A

Street reconstruction will occur on portions of Dunn Drive, Bogard Drive, Kean Circle and Larner Street from May 2025 to April 2026.

Celebrate Mother's Day in The Colony

Visit The Colony 5/5 4:05A

Toast the amazing moms in your life with unforgettable meals, sweet treats and special experiences!

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French Riviera Style Guide: Breezy Summer Looks

Tanya Foster 5/13 1:00A Tanya Foster

Bonjour! If you're anything like me, you're already daydreaming about your next getaway ... preferably somewhere with charming seaside views, al fresco dining, and a refreshing Aperol Spritz in hand....

Related: 10 Must-Have Spring to Summer Transitional Pieces Tanya Foster

What to Pack for a Northern European Cruise

Tanya Foster 5/6 12:00P Tanya Foster

Summer is around the corner and I know travel is on everyone's radar. I keep thinking about our incredible Regent Seven Seas Cruise through the North and Baltic Seas—it was truly a trip to remember!...

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...

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Lewisville ISD to cut nearly 500 school bus drivers, says there are plans to hire internally

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 5/8 1:21A Lacey Beasley

In an effort to cut back on costs , Lewisville ISD has plans to lay off 460 bus drivers by summer break. The school district said it won't be renewing the current contract...

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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Mesquite Celebrates 30 Years of Serving Up Texas Tradition

Restaurant News 5/13 1:48A RestaurantNews.com

Line up before 11 AM on May 15 for your chance to win Barbecue for a Year Mesquite, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) The smoke’s been rollin’ for 30 years at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit...

Vineyard Cruise: A Unique Wine Adventure at Wildseed Farms

Texas Wine Lover 5/13 12:16A Jeff Cope

Press Release Deep in the heart of Texas wine country, Wildseed Farms has launched what may be the most extraordinary vineyard experience in the Hill Country—and possibly in...

Huckleberry’s Breakfast & Lunch Heads to the Pacific Northwest with Multi-Unit Deal in Portland,...

Restaurant News 5/12 11:37P RestaurantNews.com

Portland, OR ( RestaurantNews.com ) Huckleberry’s Breakfast & Lunch ® is ready to bring some bayou magic and heartfelt hospitality to the Pacific Northwest. The brand, known...

The Best Hot Dogs in Dallas: Where to Grab a Great Dog

Crave DFW 5/9 6:56A Steven Doyle

Angry Dog Dallas might not be the first city that comes to mind when you think of hot dogs, but make no mistake — this town knows how to serve a killer dog. Take a stroll through Deep Ellum and you’ll...

The Rusty Spur: An East Texas Winery with a Western Twist

Texas Wine Lover 5/9 12:16A Ron Martin

Tucked away in the heart of historic Nacogdoches, Texas, lies another East Texas hidden gem that offers more than just a great glass of wine—it provides an inviting experience...

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SAVINGS GALORE!!!!????‍♀️

The Sister Studio 5/9 5:34A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy FRIDAY my friends! We made it!! I m sitting here drinking my coffee and just finished loading up my cart because there are some insane deals happening today!! I have an Aerie code (JEN35)...

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...

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Rick Welts was there in 1985 when the lottery was born. And he was there for a Dallas win Monday

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/13 3:07A Associated Press

And it seems he’s spent much of the four decades since debunking the rumors that the 1985 lottery was rigged.

Langford homer ends no-hit bid and gives Rangers 2-1 win over Colorado after Rockies fired manager

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/13 3:01A Associated Press

Texas starter Tyler Mahle struck out five and walked one in his 6 1/3 innings.

Dallas Stars keep responding in NHL playoffs, now top-seeded Jets have to in Game 4 to get even

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/13 2:30A Associated Press

The Stars go into Game 4 at home with a chance for a 3-1 series lead against the top-seeded Winnipeg Jets.

Patrick Mahomes inducted into Texas High School Football Hall of Fame

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/12 10:55A Katharine Finnerty

Mahomes was inducted into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame as a part of its 2025 class.

Eagles get rival Cowboys for NFL regular-season opener on Sept. 4

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/12 6:08A Associated Press

It's the first in a series of announcements of notable games coming this week ahead of the full schedule release on Wednesday night.

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Vaccine teams in Mexico scramble over measles outbreak rippling out from Mennonite community

Spectrum Local News Health 5/9 3:42A Associated Press

Officials cite tens of thousands of new vaccinations, but infections have ballooned and spread past the community to Indigenous and other populations.

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

Spectrum Local 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.

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

Spectrum Local 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.

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Celestron Nature DX 8x42 binocular review

Live Science 5/17 4:00A Matt Morris

Celestron has stated that these binoculars are intended for all-round use by beginners for both daytime and nighttime observations. They are, therefore, geared toward the...

AI models can't tell time or read a calendar, study reveals

Live Science 5/17 3:00A Drew Turney

New research has revealed another set of tasks most humans can do with ease that artificial intelligence (AI) stumbles over — reading an analogue clock or figuring out the day...

Scaly-foot snail: The armor-plated hermaphrodite with a giant heart that lives near scalding...

Live Science 5/17 2:00A Mindy Weisberger

QUICK FACTS Name: Scaly-foot snail ( Chrysomallon squamiferum ) Where it lives: Hydrothermal vents on the seafloor of the Indian Ocean What it eats: As an adult, it doesn't!...

Our moon may have once been as hellish as Jupiter's super volcanic moon Io

Live Science 5/17 1:00A Nola Taylor Tillman

The moon spent a few million years as a volcanic wasteland, covered with ongoing eruptions that spewed from mountains and even from the ground itself. New research suggests...

Why do elephants have big ears?

Live Science 5/16 11:00P Sara Hashemi

Elephants are known for their intelligence, complex social behavior, memory and size, including their giant ears. The ears of African elephants ( Loxodonta africana ) can grow...

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