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Air Force identifies North Texas airman who died after ejection seat activated on the ground

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Four killed, including 3 children, in crash near Chico in Wise County

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 5/15 8:01A Steven Rosenbaum

Three children, ages 10, 7 and 3, were killed early Tuesday morning in a head-on collision in Wise County. The driver of the SUV the children were riding in also died in the...

Data shows drowning deaths are on the rise

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 5/15 6:51A Bo Evans

NORTH TEXAS Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, meaning more time spent in the pool or lake. For the first time in decades, drowning deaths are rising,...

Air Force identifies North Texas airman who died after ejection seat activated on the ground

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 5/15 6:14A Frank Heinz

The U.S. Air Force identified the instructor pilot who died after his ejection seat activated while on the ground at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls on Monday. The USAF said Capt. John...

New video shows child dodging drive-by shooting in Fort Worth apartment

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 5/15 5:41A Johannah Grenaway

FORT WORTH A young boy is seen scrambling to safety in new camera footage during a drive-by shooting on Las Vegas Trail. The video shows the boy sitting on a couch when loud...

Cancer patients reel in support at fishing trip in Glen Rose

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 5/15 5:40A Deborah Ferguson

A group of men fighting cancer found something good on a fishing trip to Glen Rose about an hour southwest of Fort Worth. They found hope and healing. Mike Tabor and Rick Hall...

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What Makes Mexican Hamburgers So Great?

Texas Monthly 5/15 4:00A José R. Ralat

Gloria Perez, who owns 102-year-old Rutledge Hamburgers, in Brownsville, serves the platonic ideal of the hamburguesa mexicana in the U.S. The beef patty (seared on a flattop here as opposed to...

Richard Linklater Wants You to See ‘Hit Man’ in a Theater

Texas Monthly 5/15 4:00A Skip Hollandsworth

One should never attempt to guess what kind of film Richard Linklater is going to make next. Since 1985, the indie maverick has written and directed movies about everyone from eccentric Austin misfits...

The Texanist: What Are the Best Desserts in Texas?

Texas Monthly 5/15 3:41A David Courtney

Q: The Texanist s monthly column is my favorite feature in the print edition of Texas Monthly, but I always wait until I ve read the rest of the magazine to savor it, kind of like dessert. Speaking of...

‘Gus Plus Us’ Offers a Glimpse of Texas Filmmaking’s Conservative Future

Texas Monthly 5/15 3:00A Sean O'Neal

When you re a puppet, the simplest act can get complicated quickly. For Gus, the titular star of the children s show Gus Plus Us, looking at a road map requires his creator, Nick Caster, who controls...

New Friends New Life New Group Leaders And Board Members And Leadership Announced

My Sweet Charity 5/14 6:30A Jeanne Prejean

New Friends New Life Board Chair Jane A. Rose has announced the crew of people who will be joining the board and heading up the auxiliary boards. Joining Jane and the current board members Adam Cannon...

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Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Celebrates Matriarch, Mary Alice ‘Memer’ Hallett, with Free Pie on May 20th

Restaurant News 5/15 6:32A RestaurantNews.com

Royse City, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) On what would have been her 103rd birthday, May 20, 2024, family-owned and operated Soulman’s Bar-B-Que is honoring the memory of...

Everything You Need to Know About Dining and Drinking at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport

Eater Dallas 5/15 5:09A Eater Staff

John Moore/Getty Images Here’s where to eat at Dallas-Fort Worth’s busiest airport One of the world’s busiest airports, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport plays host to more than 64 million...

Curry Up Now Giving Away 523 Free Burritos on 5/23 Durham Grand Opening

Restaurant News 5/15 4:21A RestaurantNews.com

The one-of-a-kind Indian Street food concept invites the community to experience unbeatable deals at the opening of its first North Carolina franchise location Durham, NC (...

Revisiting Driftwood Estate Winery with Winemaker Jackie van Sant Downes

Texas Wine Lover 5/15 12:20A Amie Nemec

If you re a fan of Texas wines, you ve certainly heard of Driftwood Estate Winery . Their 2012 Longhorn Red was a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah and received the Top Texas Wine award at the...

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery Heads to California With 10 Unit Development Deal

Restaurant News 5/14 11:50P RestaurantNews.com

Marks landmark debut in California with multi-brand operator Atlanta, GA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Perkins Restaurant & Bakery ® , a leading family-dining restaurant serving...

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THE BEST WEDDING GUEST DRESSES

The Middle Page 5/14 3:04A Cathy Williamson

THE BEST WEDDING GUEST DRESSEs DRESS // SHOES (same but reversed color) // BAG Hello ladies! I hope you all had a wonderful Mother s Day weekend! You all will never believe what happened to me on...

My Paula’s Choice Promo is HERE!!

The Sister Studio 5/13 4:03A Jennifer Reed

It is a HAPPY Monday today because I m sooo, SO excited about the Paula s Choice code that I have for us today!! It is truly an incredible deal and I ll share all the details below. I have a ton of...

EMBRACING THE ELEGANCE OF BLACK SUNDRESSES

The Middle Page 5/9 1:39A Cathy Williamson

EMBRACING THE ELEGANCE OF BLACK SUNDRESSES Hi! I hope you all have had a good week thus far! I must admit that I can t travel and recover quite as fast as I used to. Do you all feel like this after a...

Jen-A-Peño is HERE!!! My Chomps box is LIVE!

The Sister Studio 5/5 5:40A Jennifer Reed

JEN-A-PEÑO IS HERE!!! You guys!!! I cannot even express to y all how excited I am about this! Today is the day, my Chomps limited edition Jen-a-peño box is HERE !!! They gave us their biggest discount...

BREAK OUT THE SUMMER DRESSES // FEATURING JULIA AMORY

The Middle Page 5/4 4:53A Cathy Williamson

BREAK OUT THE SUMMER DRESSES // FEATURING JULIA AMORY Hello, ladies! I hope you have had a fantastic week! Mine has been a whirlwind! I left last Sunday for Scottsdale, Arizona, on a retreat with the...

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Naylor brothers key big frame for Guardians in 7-4 win. World champion Rangers have lost 5 in a row

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/15 12:43A Associated Press

The AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians beat the Texas Rangers 7-4 on Tuesday night.

Astros get 2-1 win over A's in 10 innings after Blanco ejected early for foreign substance

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/15 12:08A Associated Press

It was the Astros' fifth win in six games.

Texas A&M-Notre Dame matchup will be in prime time on ABC on Aug. 31

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/14 5:57A Associated Press

The Aug. 31 matchup also marks Mike Elko's first game as Texas A&M's head coach.

Alex Bregman homers twice, drives in 4 runs as Astros pound Athletics 9-2

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/14 1:14A Associated Press

Alex Bregman homered twice and had a season-high four RBIs to lead the Houston Astros to a 9-2 win over the Oakland Athletics on Monday night.

Wyatt Johnston scores twice as Stars push Avs to brink of elimination with 5-1 win in Game 4

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/14 1:06A Associated Press

The Dallas Stars pushed Colorado to the brink of elimination Monday night with a 5-1 win in Game 4.

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Just Listed: Luxury Home in Grapevine, TX For Sale at 1507 Country Forest Ct

DFW Urban Realty 5/12 8:11P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

If you're searching for a luxury home in Grapevine, be sure to check out 1507 Country Forest Court located in Tiffany Forest Addition in Grapevine. 1507 Country Forest Ct. in...

Six Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Home

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 5/6 5:22A Steve Smith

Are you in the market for a new home? Exciting times lie ahead! However, the journey to homeownership can be fraught with pitfalls if you’re not careful. From overlooking crucial details to making...

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Baylor Scott & White to close Flower Mound rehab facility

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/13 9:43A Seth Bodine

The closure of the facility off Cross Timbers Road in Denton County is expected to result in dozens of potential job loses. The facility operator says it will try to help...

Texas again ranked the worst state for mental health care

Spectrum Local News Health 5/13 6:00A Craig Huber

This is the second consecutive year Forbes Advisor has ranked Texas dead last.

Your Mental Health: Recent pattern of violence against women casts light on toxic masculinity

Spectrum Local News Health 5/9 6:08A Nicole Cross

One out of four women will be the victim of a violent crime, according to the CDC.

Workers often forfeit hundreds of dollars on a popular workplace benefit

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/9 5:58A Andy Medici

Workers are losing out on hundreds of dollars in flexible spending account money.

Dallas-based Steward Health Care files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/6 10:48A Ryan Lynch

The for-profit, physician-owned system — and 166 of its affiliated debtors — filed May 6 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.

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32 scary parasitic diseases

Live Science 5/15 6:34A

Parasitic diseases, which are passed on to people via parasites found in contaminated food, water, soil or bugs that bite humans, can be relatively uncommon in some parts of...

Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Celebrates Matriarch, Mary Alice ‘Memer’ Hallett, with Free Pie on May 20th

Restaurant News 5/15 6:32A RestaurantNews.com

Royse City, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) On what would have been her 103rd birthday, May 20, 2024, family-owned and operated Soulman’s Bar-B-Que is honoring the memory of...

In Garland, manufacturers with high-tech operations invest in expansions and hire skilled workers

Dallas Business Journal 5/15 5:38A Laura Newpoff

From components that power the International Space Station to some of the world’s most well-known food staples, the products being produced in the heart of Texas are having an...

Everything You Need to Know About Dining and Drinking at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport

Eater Dallas 5/15 5:09A Eater Staff

Orcas have attacked and sunk another boat in Europe — and experts warn there could be more attacks...

Live Science 5/15 5:08A

Orcas that have been terrorizing boats in southwest Europe have just sank their fifth yacht in three years. And experts have warned that more attacks are likely in the coming...