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Beloved North Texas firehouse dog Riggs dies after being struck by car, Midlothian FD says

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Midlothian firehouse dog missing since Friday found dead, officials confirm

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Top Stories) 5/6 4:46A Lauren Harper

One man is in custody and facing multiple charges, police say, after a social media post was published online targeting a Hurst elementary school. The Hurst-Euless-Bedford...

Beloved North Texas firehouse dog Riggs dies after being struck by car, Midlothian FD says

CBS DFW News 5/6 4:41A Briauna Brown

A North Texas fire department is mourning after learning of the death of its beloved firehouse dog that went missing after a storm moved through the area last week. The Midlothian Fire Department...

North Texas fire department offering $1,000 reward to help find missing firehouse dog

CBS DFW News 5/4 4:33A Briauna Brown

A North Texas fire department is offering a reward in the search for its missing firehouse dog. The Midlothian Fire Department said their beloved dog, Riggs, went missing from...

Storm water management program and more earth-friendly tools showcased at Earth Day

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Name: Jan Age: 2 Months Old Sex: Female Breed: Lab Mix Intake Date: 05/06/2025 Intake Type: Stray Location: McAlpin Microchipped: No Sterilized: No Vaccines: Unknown Current...

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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!...

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City of Midlothian (Photo Gallery) 5/5 8:00P

Name: Boo Age: Adult Sex: Unknown Breed: DSH Intake Date: 05/06/2025 Intake Type: Stray / Trap Location: W Main St Microchipped: Unknown Sterilized: Unknown Vaccines: Unknown...

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Urban Bird Hot Chicken Opens 19th Location in Arlington, TX, with 10 More Openings Scheduled for...

Restaurant News 5/6 4:01A RestaurantNews.com

Arlington, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Urban Bird Hot Chicken , the rapidly expanding Texas-based Nashville-style hot chicken chain, proudly announces the grand opening of its...

Desert Willow Vineyard Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 5/6 12:12A Jeff Cope

If you have been following the Texas wine scene, you’ve probably heard whispers about Desert Willow Vineyard. The vineyard is owned and operated by the Rob and Laurel Warren...

Back to the High Plains: Rediscovering English Newsom Cellars

Texas Wine Lover 5/2 12:36A Laurinda Thomas

I’m not sure why it seems to take some sort of wine-related event for me to head to the Texas High Plains, as it is just a little over a two-hour drive to Lubbock and about 2½...

Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Fires Up the Flavor for National Bar-B-Que Month

Restaurant News 5/1 1:49A RestaurantNews.com

Celebrating a Time-Honored Texas Tradition with Bold Flavors and Southern Flair Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) As the aroma of smoked meat begins to fill the Texas air,...

Visiting Charleston Taylor Estate: An Experiential Winery Opens in Johnson City

Texas Wine Lover 4/29 1:58A Jeff Cope

A new winery has opened in Johnson City with some unique features at a Texas winery that I have never seen before. Considering I have visited over 540 Texas wineries in the...

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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...

THOUGHTFUL GIFT IDEAS FOR MOTHER’S DAY

The Middle Page 4/27 3:49A Cathy Williamson

Celebrating Mother s Day: Thoughtful Gift Ideas for all of the mamas Hello, ladies! I hope you all have had a great weekend. I hosted my mom s 85th birthday dinner at our home on Friday night. It was...

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The Steelers move on from George Pickens by trading mercurial receiver to Cowboys

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/7 9:16A Associated Press

Pickens has spent his three seasons in the NFL being equal parts productive and petulant, mixing highlight-reel catches with bouts of immaturity.

Jets and Stars meet in second round of NHL playoffs after both had epic Game 7 rallies to advance

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/7 3:19A Associated Press

Both teams had to finish off epic Game 7 comebacks at home to get here.

Rangers' bats come alive with new coach Boone in dugout, beating the Red Sox 6-1

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/7 3:09A Associated Press

Texas won its second straight — the first consecutive victories since sweeping three games against the Angels from April 15-17.

Yelich homers and Myers takes a step forward in Brewers' 5-1 victory over Astros

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/6 3:09A Associated Press

Christian Yelich hit a two-run homer, Tobias Myers pitched 5 1/3 strong innings and the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Houston Astros 5-1.

DeSoto native overcomes adversity, signs with Miami Dolphins

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/5 9:33A Adam Rossow

It was a waiting game on draft day for DeSoto-native and NFL-hopeful Andrew Armstrong.

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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.

Baylor Scott & White-leased medical complex in Plano bought by LA firm

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/25 6:55A Aayush Gupta

A Los Angeles-based real estate investment firm has acquired a medical complex in Plano. The 49,228-square-foot property was first developed in 2022 and is fully leased.

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What Deep Cuts to NOAA Mean for U.S. Fisheries

Civil Eats 5/14 10:00P Meg Wilcox

On a cold, bright April day, Sarah Schumann and Dean Pesante are painting the bottom of their fishing boat, the 38-foot Oceana, to prevent barnacles and weeds from attaching. They’re almost ready for...

la Madeleine Brings Joyful Dining Back With ‘le Pick 3’ for Just $8.99

Restaurant News 5/14 2:55A RestaurantNews.com

New value offering blends comfort, quality and a touch of café charm Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) la Madeleine is raising the bar on value with le Pick 3, a new $8.99...

Release: Budget Bill Steamrolls Farm Bill Future, Slashing Billions

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 5/13 6:00A Laura Zaks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: Budget Bill Steamrolls Farm...

How To Brown Butter

Love and Lemons 5/13 3:29A Jeanine Donofrio

Learn how to brown butter! I m always a fan of simplicity when it comes to baking. But for the right recipe, even I will admit that pulling out an extra pan and taking a few...

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...