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Top 10 Sports Bars in the Nation

Visit The Colony 9/3 5:30A

Two local restaurant chains are making national headlines!

Mosquito Spraying Scheduled After West Nile Virus Detected

The Colony, TX - News Flash 8/22 4:04A

The Colony actively monitors mosquito activity by trapping and testing for West Nile virus on a weekly basis. A recent test confirmed the presence of mosquitoes carrying West...

White Castle to open its first Texas restaurant in the DFW area. Here's where and when.

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 8/21 8:35A Steven Rosenbaum

Fast food lovers, rejoice! Crave Cases and chicken rings are coming soon to North Texas. Ohio-based burger chain White Castle announced Thursday that it is opening its first...

Be a Fantasy Draft Legend!

Visit The Colony 8/21 8:33A

Score big this season by hosting your fantasy football draft party at Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux.

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With Labor Day weekend only two days away, I know many of you are headed out of town. You all know that I love traveling. The key to traveling well is all about what you pack. Mersea is my go-to for...

Join Dream Center Dallas in Celebrating Hope and Community at the 5th Annual Gala

The Colony BubbleLife iReporter 8/22 2:43A Culver Public Relations

On Thursday, October 3, 2025, from 7:009:00 p.m. , Dream Center Dallas will host its 5th Annual Fundraising Gala at the Renaissance Hotel Legacy West, 6007 Legacy Dr, Plano, TX 75024 . This gala will...

September is Animal Pain Awareness Month

The Colony BubbleLife iReporter 8/21 10:21P Douglas Stramel, DVM, CVPP, CVMA

When Pets Hurt: Shining a Light on Animal Pain Every September, the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM) leads a powerful initiative: Animal Pain Awareness Month . This campaign...

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Restaurant Franchise News from Bobby’s Burgers, The Peach Cobbler Factory, Killer Burger, and More!

Restaurant News 9/2 1:44A RestaurantNews.com

Catch up on the latest restaurant franchise news from Bobby s Burgers by Bobby Flay, The Peach Cobbler Factory, Killer Burger, Nick the Greek, Dog Haus, Boba Nation, Squeeze In, and Saigon Hustle. ...

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Recognized on Nation’s Restaurant News’ 2025 100 Under 100

Restaurant News 9/2 12:23A RestaurantNews.com

The Soon to be Famous chicken finger franchise was recognized for its rapid unit-count growth. Frisco, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Layne s Chicken Fingers , the rapidly growing chicken finger...

The Peach Cobbler Factory Serves Up Big Flavor in the Lone Star State with Rapid Expansion Across...

Restaurant News 8/30 4:56A RestaurantNews.com

Fort Lauderdale, FL ( RestaurantNews.com ) In true Texas style – where everything is bigger and bolder – The Peach Cobbler Factory is making a big splash in the Lone Star State. Since March 2024,...

Doc’s Cellar: Where Community Comes Together Over Wine

Texas Wine Lover 8/29 5:12A Ron Martin

There’s something about small towns in East Texas that always draws me and my wife in—the charm of the main street and the way you can stumble upon unexpected gems. On our...

Fresh Off the Plancha: Tacodeli Launches Shishito Sirloin Special of the Moment Taco

Restaurant News 8/26 10:34A RestaurantNews.com

Austin-born taquería debuts brand-new beef taco Austin, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Tacodeli , the Texas taquería known for its chef-driven approach and commitment to high-quality ingredients, has...

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OMG! Amazon Saved The Day!!!????

The Sister Studio 8/29 4:08A Jennifer Reed

Happy Friday, my friends! I cannot believe Labor Day weekend is already here it feels like summer just started! I hope everyone has fun plans to look forward to this weekend, and gets to enjoy Monday...

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Framber Valdez apologizes to César Salazar after hitting him with a pitch

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/3 2:42A Associated Press

Valdez and Salazar were talking when reporters entered the clubhouse after the game and Valdez said they had sorted things out.

New NFL season kicks off with permanent kickoff changes and more

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/2 5:11A Associated Press

The league also will implement changes to the overtime rule for the regular season, expand replay assist and crack down on bad sportsmanship.

Altuve's homer and Garcia's strong return power the Astros past the Angels, 8-3

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/2 4:03A Associated Press

The Astros improved to 18-9 this season in games started by a left-hander.

Rangers' Corey Seager has appendectomy after abdominal pain during last game

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/29 2:41A Associated Press

The team said Thursday night that the surgery went as expected. Seager will continue to be evaluated over the next several days.

NCAA considers rule requiring athletes to disclose NIL deals from high school, junior college

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/27 3:37A Associated Press

Athletes would report all non-institutional deals dating back to their junior year.

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Lennar vs. D.R. Horton: Biggest Home Builders in Dallas-Fort Worth

VIP Realty 9/3 7:23A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Lennar vs. D.R. Horton Comparing Two of the Biggest Home Builders in Dallas-Fort Worth The Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex is one of the fastest-growing regions in the...

Just Listed: Luxury Home For Rent at 9127 Valley Chapel Lane in Bluffview Dallas, TX

DFW Urban Realty 8/26 10:26P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

JUST LISTED: 9127 Valley Chapel Lane - Luxury Contemporary Bluffview Home with Light-Filled Open Plan 9127 Valley Chapel - Bluffview Dallas, TX MLS 21024034 3 Bed 2.5 Bath...

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New technology makes life-saving progress against aneurysms in Texas

Spectrum Local News Health 9/3 3:30A Brian Scott

A Fort Worth man is among a handful in the country treated with a new medical device that he says saved his life when an aneurysm burst in his head.

Reference-based pricing (RBP): Transform your healthcare plan into a strategic asset

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/31 7:00P Kirk Johnson

In today’s healthcare landscape, we find ourselves in a paradox. On one hand, we have more tools, data, and innovative solutions than ever before. On the other, costs continue...

Kleenex maker Kimberly-Clark agrees to $40 million settlement with feds

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/29 9:13A Noor Adatia

Surgical gowns sold in the U.S. are subject to FDA regulations. The Kleenex-maker admitted that in 2013 and 2014, it sold millions of adulterated MicroCool surgical gowns and...

DBJ to shine spotlight on burgeoning life science sector, $5 billion pediatric hospital campus

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/25 1:30A Will Anderson

Health care is a huge part of the Dallas-Fort Worth economy, but it's a sector being buffeted by major changes. That's why DBJ is hosting the Future of Healthcare event on...

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TWU Celebrates National Day on Writing: Free Webinar on College Admissions and Scholarship Essays

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 10/13 4:56A Juliette DC

WHO/WHAT Texas Womans University will host In Your College Era: Admissions Essay Writing Workshop , a free webinar designed to demystify the essay-writing process for high school seniors, parents and...

Setting the Record Straight: Dickey’s Barbecue Pit’s Story of Strength and Renewal

Restaurant News 10/13 2:18A RestaurantNews.com

How America s Largest Barbecue Franchise Reclaimed Growth and Defied Industry Decline Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Amidst negative headlines sensationalizing restaurant...

Baked Apple Chips (Made in the Air Fryer!)

Joyful Healthy Eats 10/12 11:00P Krista

All you need is a dusting of cinnamon sugar and apples to make these homemade Baked Apple Chips! They re crisp, full of cozy fall flavor, and so much better than store-bought. If apple picking is your...

35 Best Soup Recipes

Love and Lemons 10/12 2:00A Jeanine Donofrio

Soup season is here! There s a lot to love about fall—beautiful weather, changing leaves, cozy baked goods, and hot drinks—but the soup recipes are hands down my favorite...

How the Government Shutdown is Impacting Farmers

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 10/10 7:14A Laura Zaks

US Capitol Building. Photo credit: Eric B. Walker. The transition from one fiscal year to the next is not something that typically dominates headlines. In fact, as the calendar turns from September 30...

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