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Family seeks answers after dog shot and killed in Alvarado backyard

DQ Restaurants In Texas Celebrate St. Patrick's Day With New And Returning Minty Treats

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Top Stories: ➊ – Family seeks answers after dog shot and killed in Alvarado backyard (Tuesday), ➋ – Banh Xeo at Vietnam (So Good) (Tuesday), ➌ – Avalanche beat Stars 5-4 in a shootout, ending Dallas’ 10-game winning streak (Saturday), ➍ – Cowboys get edge rusher Rashan Gary in trade with Packers as free agency opens, AP source says (Monday), ➎ – No. 10 TCU pulls away from K-State in 2nd half to reach Big 12 championship game (Sunday)

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Patriot PAWS Service Dogs hosts Third Annual Clays Shoot benefitting American Veterans

Blue Ribbon News 3/12 7:37A Melanie M

Community to gather for fundraising event at Dallas Gun Club on April 10 Rockwall, TX (March 12, 2026) – Patriot PAWS will host its 3rd Annual Clays Shoot on April 10,...

Hands-Only Heroes: Elementary Students Learn Life-Saving Skills

Blue Ribbon News 3/12 7:16A Melanie M

Rowlett, TX (March 12, 2026) Just a few weeks ago, as National Heart Month came to a close, the students at Rockwall ISD’s Doris Cullins–Lake Pointe Elementary gathered for a...

Mobile Food Pantry returns to Rockwall next week

Blue Ribbon News 3/12 6:08A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (March 12, 2026) The March mobile food pantry is fast approaching with its first of two monthly visits to Rockwall beginning next Tuesday, March 17 at 9:00 a.m....

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Family seeks answers after dog shot and killed in Alvarado backyard

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Top Stories) 3/10 7:44A Alanna Quillen

A North Texas family is asking for answers and justice after their dog was shot and killed while staying with relatives in Alvarado. Dalton and Katherine Samek say their 4‑year‑old basset hound,...

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Tiny Tykes Toddler Storytime

City of Midlothian (Calendar) 3/11 7:00P

Event date: March 12, 2026 Event Time: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM Location: 215 N. 8th St. Midlothian, TX 76065 Description: An interactive story time for toddlers. age 2-3 and their...

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Explore & Play for 2 to 5-year-olds

City of Midlothian (Calendar) 3/10 7:00P

Event date: March 11, 2026 Event Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: 215 N. 8th St. Midlothian, TX 76065 Description: An engaging session for toddlers and preschoolers between...

Diamond

City of Midlothian (Photo Gallery) 3/9 8:00P

Name: Diamond Age: Adult Sex: Unknown Breed: DSH Intake Date: 03/10/2026 Intake Type: ACO Pick Up / Trap Location: Robinson Rd Vaccines: Unknown Microchipped: Unknown...

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Wiggle & Grove for preschoolers

City of Midlothian (Calendar) 3/9 7:00P

Event date: March 10, 2026 Event Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Location: 215 N. 8th St. Midlothian, TX 76065 Description: For children ages 3-5, this 30-minute session combines...

Mitzy - AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION 03/09/2026

City of Midlothian (Photo Gallery) 3/8 8:00P

Name: Mitzy Age: 9 Months Old Sex: Female Breed: Terrier Mix Intake Date: 02/28/2026 Intake Type: Surrender Microchipped: Yes Sterilized: Yes Vaccines: Yes Current Status:...

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The Heavyweight Champion Returns: Soulman’s Boss Hog Sandwich Back for a Limited Time

Restaurant News 3/10 9:22A RestaurantNews.com

North Texas Favorite Bar-B-Que Stacks Four Smoked Meats on a King s Hawaiian Bun Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) The Boss is back and it is bigger than ever. Soulman s...

South Block Leads Category in Innovation, Protein-Packed Offerings, and Delivering Value to Guests

Restaurant News 3/10 8:26A RestaurantNews.com

Cherry Blossom Smoothie Beloved acai and smoothie concept taps into seasonal cravings, protein-focused nutrition and evolving portion preferences Washington, DC (...

DQ Restaurants In Texas Celebrate St. Patrick's Day With New And Returning Minty Treats

Midlothian BubbleLife iReporter 3/8 11:21P Mary Jane Coker

For fans feeling lucky this March, DQ® restaurants in Texas are celebrating St. Patricks Day with the new Mint Crunchin Cookie Dipped Cone and the Mint OREO® Blizzard® Treat, available while supplies...

William Chris Wine Company Announces Rebecca Caroline, A New Traditional Method Sparkling Wine Brand...

Texas Wine Lover 3/5 7:49A Jeff Cope

Press Release William Chris Wine Company proudly announces the launch of Rebecca Caroline , a new brand devoted to traditional method sparkling wines made from 100%...

Seasonal Space for Barrels, Presses, and Bottling Gear

Texas Wine Lover 3/5 6:46A Gus Hall

Harvest squeezes every job into a shorter and tighter schedule, and the first thing that pops is space. Barrels need safe berthing, presses and pumps need clean and easy to...

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Cowboys get edge rusher Rashan Gary in trade with Packers as free agency opens, AP source says

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/9 8:25A Associated Press

Dallas will send a 2027 late-round pick to the Packers, the person said.

Heiskanen scores in overtime to push the Stars past the Blackhawks, 4-3

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/9 2:47A Associated Press

Second in the Western Conference, the Stars are 11-0-1 in their last 12.

No. 10 TCU pulls away from K-State in 2nd half to reach Big 12 championship game

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/8 8:13A Associated Press

The Horned Frogs, who were the regular-season champions, will look to repeat as tournament champions Sunday against No. 15 West Virginia.

Avalanche beat Stars 5-4 in a shootout, ending Dallas’ 10-game winning streak

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/7 7:58A Associated Press

The Dallas Stars hadn’t lost since Jan. 22.

Rookie Cooper Flagg has a mixed return to the Mavericks' starting lineup in loss to the Magic

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/6 2:35A Associated Press

The Mavericks didn't hesitate to go directly to their rookie star in crunch time.

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Kelcy Warren's energy giant donates to $5 billion pediatric hospital campus

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/11 1:34A Plamedie Ifasso

Energy Transfer is the latest donor to the new $5 billion pediatric hospital campus rising in the Southwestern Medical District. Its $15 million gift will result in a new...

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House Farm Bill Doesn’t Address Farm Challenges, Critics Warn

Civil Eats 3/10 11:37A Rebekah Alvey

Farm and food groups have urged Congress for years to act on a full five-year farm bill, in hopes of providing more certainty to the U.S. food system. Farm bill discussions...

The Heavyweight Champion Returns: Soulman’s Boss Hog Sandwich Back for a Limited Time

Restaurant News 3/10 9:22A RestaurantNews.com

North Texas Favorite Bar-B-Que Stacks Four Smoked Meats on a King s Hawaiian Bun Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) The Boss is back and it is bigger than ever. Soulman s...

Easy Vinegar Coleslaw Recipe (no mayo)

Joyful Healthy Eats 3/8 11:00P Krista

This easy vinegar coleslaw recipe is a crisp, tangy, and refreshing side dish that comes together in minutes, ready to brighten up any meal! A little bit of honey and Dijon in the dressing makes the...

Lemon Chickpea Soup

Love and Lemons 3/8 4:04A Jeanine Donofrio

This chickpea soup recipe is my idea of the perfect weeknight dinner. Canned chickpeas, the starting point of so many of my favorite dinners, are the star ingredient...

Weekly Meal Plan #10

Joyful Healthy Eats 3/6 11:00P Krista

This healthy weekly meal plan has 5 days of easy breakfast and dinner recipes made from real, wholesome ingredients and a high protein focus in mind. Grab the free printable shopping list to make meal...