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Thousands without power across Texas as winter storm sweeps through state

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 1/25 3:27A Briauna Brown

Thousands of Texans are without power Sunday after a winter storm bringing snow, sleet and freezing rain swept through Saturday. As of 9:30 a.m., over 25,000 Texas Oncor...

Five years later, the 2021 deep freeze that left millions in the dark still looms over North Texas

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 1/25 1:00A Sergio Candido

As North Texas endures another stretch of winter weather in 2026, the conditions are reviving memories of one of the most devastating cold events in state history: the...

What is "puffing"? Why North Texas drivers can be fined up to $500 for warming up their cars

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 1/24 12:25A Sergio Candido

Drivers across North Texas could face fines of up to $500 for a common winter habit known locally as "puffing," law enforcement officials and county authorities warn as...

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African American Museum presents Icons of Liberation: King and Mandela exhibit now through April 17

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 1/30 3:14A Taylor Mayad

The African American Museum, Dallas presents Icons of liberation: King and Mandela , an educational and interactive exhibit exploring the shared leadership values and global impact of Dr. Martin...

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New ‘Texas Fine Wine Club Share’ Offers Members Access to Texas’ Premier Wineries

Texas Wine Lover 1/30 2:57A Jeff Cope

Press Release Texas Fine Wine introduces the first Texas Fine Wine Club Share , a reciprocal membership program that extends wine club perks and discounts across four of Texas’ top wineries. Beginning...

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Ranked No. 366 on Entrepreneur’s 47th Annual Franchise 500

Restaurant News 1/27 1:20A RestaurantNews.com

The Soon to be Famous chicken finger franchise earned a spot on the prestigious list following a year of record-breaking growth and franchisee success. Frisco, TX (...

A New Favorite Winery on the Wine Road: CC Farms

Texas Wine Lover 1/27 12:52A Laurinda Thomas

As I think about writing this article, my thoughts are all over the place, as there is so much to say about the newest addition to my “local” wine area. I use the term local...

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Doubles Footprint, Welcomes 10 New Franchisees to the System in 2025 as It...

Restaurant News 1/26 1:21A RestaurantNews.com

The Soon to be Famous chicken finger franchise grew its footprint by 110%, reaching the 40-unit mark, drove higher average unit volumes and continued developing elite...

Papa Murphy’s Brings Back the Triple Pepp Pizza for a Limited Time Starting January 26

Restaurant News 1/26 1:10A RestaurantNews.com

Back by popular demand, the Triple Pepp Pizza returns through March 22, with three layers of pepperoni flavor and strong value pricing. Vancouver, WA ( RestaurantNews.com ) ...

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BRRRRR…IT’S COLD (AND 75 VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT IDEAS)

The Middle Page 1/28 4:51A Cathy Williamson

BRRRRR IT S COLD (AND 75 VALENTINE S DAY GIFT IDEAS) Well, January 2026 is off to an explosive start (if you live in the line of the snow/icestorm). I m not sure where you live, but I have major cabin...

Deals, Workwear, and MORE!??

The Sister Studio 1/23 3:06A Jennifer Reed

TGIF, my friends!! May your to-do list be nice and short today! I found some really great items this week and I have an Aerie code this weekend, too! JEN20 will take 20% off nearly everything on their...

You’re going to LOVE this week’s finds!

The Sister Studio 1/18 3:00A Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday, my friends! I hope everyone has a restful day today before the week ahead. My kids have school off tomorrow, so that probably means I ll be their taxi driver all day, LOL! I wanted to...

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Patrick Kane passes Mike Modano for the most NHL points by a U.S.-born player

Spectrum Local News Sports 1/30 1:33A Associated Press

Kane scored his 1,375th point on an assist Thursday night in Detroit.

Stars win 5-4 in shootout after blowing 3-goal lead to Golden Knights

Spectrum Local News Sports 1/30 1:22A Associated Press

Mavrik Bourque scored twice for the Stars, who have won four of their past five games.

Cooper Flagg breaks NBA teen record with 49 points in Mavs' loss to Hornets

Spectrum Local News Sports 1/29 11:00P Associated Press

As Dallas rookie, Cooper Flagg also broke the franchise rookie scoring record he shared with Mark Aguirre.

Mavericks' flights grounded by winter storm as NBA postpones games in Memphis and Milwaukee

Spectrum Local News Sports 1/26 1:42A Associated Press

The schedule changes come after dozens of games were moved around earlier in the week in anticipation of the storm.

Hagel scores 6th winning goal, Vasilevskiy stops 19 shots to lead Lightning past Stars 4-1

Spectrum Local News Sports 1/19 1:34A Associated Press

Tampa Bay is a league-best 18-4-4 on the road and 20-1-0 when leading after two periods.

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SEC charges Dallas health care CEO with multimillion-dollar fraud

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 1/22 12:53A Plamedie Ifasso

The Securities and Exchange Commission complaint filed in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts alleges that Cancer Labs CEO Sumit Rai...

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Decadent Dark Chocolate Chia Pudding

Joyful Healthy Eats 2/12 10:00P Krista

This secretly healthy Dark Chocolate Chia Pudding is so, so good. Totally decadent, fabulously creamy, and sinfully rich, this recipe will become your favorite sweet treat! Ever since I was little I...

Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Advance Offshore U.S. Aquaculture

Civil Eats 2/12 9:00P Meg Wilcox

Article Summary • The MARA Act would enable commercial-scale demonstration projects of all types— finfish, seaweed, and shellfish—in federal waters (3 to 200 nautical miles...

20 Best Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas

Love and Lemons 2/11 2:41A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

These Valentine s Day dinner ideas will help you plan the perfect date night at home! Jack and I gave up going to restaurants on Valentine s Day years ago. We realized that it...

Release: 500 Farmers Urge Congress to Act Amid Growing Farm Crisis

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 2/11 12:48A Laura Zaks

Release: 500 Farmers Urge Congress to Act Amid Growing Farm Crisis Washington, DC, February 11, 2026 – Today, a letter signed by 500 farmers and ranchers from across the...

Expert Tips to Build and Scale a Restaurant Franchise

Restaurant News 2/9 11:49P RestaurantNews.com

Carlos White By Carlos White, Franchise Attorney, Founder of The Impactor , and the first Franchise Impactor Ambassador in the U.S. While franchising is a regulated business...

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