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Top Stories: ➊ – 'Explosive diarrhea' parasite infections confirmed in hundreds of people across US, with 1,251 in Michigan alone (Thursday), ➋ – Texas adds rare genetic disorder to newborn screening (Thursday), ➌ – NCAA sends letter of inquiry to Cincinnati about Brendan Sorsby, according to reports (Thursday), ➍ – Texas reports 48 cases of 'explosive' diarrhea illness (Thursday), ➎ – Deep Vellum to host new Music and Literature Festival in Dallas this weekend (Friday)

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Registration deadline approaching for Dallas Mayor's Back to School Fair

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 7/14 9:41A NBCDFW Staff

Students living in Dallas or attending Dallas ISD schools have until July 26 to register for this year s Mayor s Back to School Fair . The 30th Annual Dallas Mayor s Back to School Fair connects...

Deep Vellum to host new Music and Literature Festival in Dallas this weekend

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 7/10 2:43A Sophia Beausoleil

Friday evening will kick off Deep Vellum s inauguralMusic and Literature Festival in Downtown Dallas. The three day event is happening in Deep Ellum, which is the inspiration...

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The MacKenzie-Childs Barn Sale is Here!

Tanya Foster 7/15 8:00P Tanya Foster

Happy Thursday! Let's kick off the weekend with one of the biggest home sales of the year. The MacKenzie-Childs Barn Sale is going on now through July 20 , with up to 60% OFF thousands of their...

BOOK REVIEW: THE ENGINE IN THE SKY (DYSON BRIDGE, #3) by V.G. Harrison

South Dallas BubbleLife iReporter 7/13 2:25A KAREN SIDDALL

The Engine in the Sky The Dyson Bridge, #3 by V.G. Harrison Its a race to save New Earth as the Bridgeway Space Stations orbital decay accelerates. The Engine in the Sky is the third episode of...

Best Places to Stay Near Dallas Sporting Events

A Cowboys Life 7/6 5:57A Chastity Velasquez

Picking the right hotel can turn a chaotic Dallas game-day trip into something you actually enjoy, from tailgate to checkout. Image generated by Gemini Why Dallas Game-Day...

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Make Your Plans for Messina Hof Winery’s 49th Annual Harvest Festival

Texas Wine Lover 7/16 12:05A Jeff Cope

Messina Hof's 49th annual Harvest Festival is taking place in July and August at two locations. See all the events that are taking place and sign up for one or more! Read...

Dallas’ Coolest Summer Escape: The Pittman Hotel

Crave DFW 7/15 6:12A Steven Doyle

Every neighborhood should be so lucky as to have its history hold the best corner. In Deep Ellum, that corner is 2551 Elm Street, where the Knights of Pythias Temple has stood since 1916, designed by...

Texas Fine Wine Gives a 2026 Harvest Outlook

Texas Wine Lover 7/14 10:22P Jeff Cope

Texas Fine Wine tells the stories behind the Texas harvest of 2026 and the resilience of their wineries amid challenging weather conditions Read More

Texas Hill Country Wineries Welcomes Three New Member Wineries

Texas Wine Lover 7/13 10:43P Jeff Cope

The Texas Hill Country Wineries has added three new member wineries to their association Read More

Staying Connected to Texas Wine Country from Anywhere

Texas Wine Lover 7/10 9:53P Gus Hall

Wine has aways been about sharing and connecting with other people. These days you can do it even if you are not near each other. Read More

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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026: What to Buy, What to Skip, and My Best Shopping Tips

The Middle Page 7/14 1:00A Julia Beintema

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026: What to Buy, What to Skip, and My Best Shopping Tips Hi, ladies. I hope you all had a good Fourth and are easing into the week. I had planned to get this post up a...

REVISITING THE CURRENTBODY SERIES 2 LED MASK: WHY CONSISTANCY MATTERS

The Middle Page 7/12 4:00A Cathy Williamson

The Skincare Habit I Forgot About (And Why I m So Glad I Started Again) Hello, ladies! I hope you all are doing well and enjoying a HOT summer! If you ve followed me for any length of time, you know I...

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Bueckers' 22 points, 11 rebounds help Wings beat Sky 96-81, extend win streak to 5 games

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/13 3:50A Associated Press

The Wings (16-8) have won a season-high five straight games, their longest streak since also winning five in a row in 2023.

Nimmo's walk-off single gives Rangers 6-5 win over Astros and winning record at All-Star break

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/13 3:47A Associated Press

Nimmo had his first walk-off plate appearance for Texas and his seventh in the big leagues.

NCAA sends letter of inquiry to Cincinnati about Brendan Sorsby, according to reports

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/9 3:27A Associated Press

The NCAA wants to know what Cincinnati knew about the former quarterback and his gambling issues during his two seasons with the program.

Dallas ISD News: Dallas ISD students find a future in music through a summer of jazz

Dallas ISD 7/7 4:00A

Dallas ISD News: Dallas ISD students find a future in music through a summer of jazz The Dallas Independent School District View this email in your browser SUBMITTED STORY For...

From poutine to barbecue, local cuisines give World Cup fans another reason to cheer

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/3 3:54A Associated Press

World Cup fans came from overseas for the cheering. But they’re also doing a lot of chewing, delighting their hosts with rave reviews of the cuisine.

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Measles vaccination rates for Texas kindergarteners inch up slightly after outbreak last year

Spectrum Local News Health 7/13 5:30A Lauren Rangel

Over 2,200 cases of measles spread across the country last year, including 762 in Texas.

Developer seeks rezoning for mixed-use project near Tarleton State Fort Worth

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/13 1:45A Seth Bodine

A Fort Worth developer is seeking city approval to transform more than 100 acres in a fast-growing corridor, with plans that could include major retailers and a hospital.

Texas reports 48 cases of 'explosive' diarrhea illness

Spectrum Local News Health 7/9 5:35A Barbara Fox

Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by a parasite.

Texas adds rare genetic disorder to newborn screening

Spectrum Local News Health 7/9 5:15A Marcine Graham

Texas babies born as of June will now be tested for additional rare genetic disorders.

Texas Health to make major addition to Frisco hospital campus

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/8 1:41A Plamedie Ifasso

Texas Health Resources plans to expand its campus in Frisco as it continues to invest across Collin County. The latest project could support as many as 150 new jobs. Read on...

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Release: NSAC Applauds the Introduction of the Fair Seeds for Farmers Act

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 7/15 7:14A Laura Zaks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: NSAC Applauds the Introduction...

Ojos Locos Launches Casa de Fantasy Draft, Giving Leagues a New Home for Draft Night

Restaurant News 7/15 6:11A RestaurantNews.com

Culturally-Rooted Sports Cantina to Host Fantasy Football Draft Parties Featuring Free Tacos, Drink Specials, and Exclusive Commissioner Rewards Dallas, TX (...

Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream Breaks Into Texas With Multi-Unit DFW Franchise Agreement

Restaurant News 7/14 10:30A RestaurantNews.com

BB3 Hospitality Co., led by Jeremy and Elizabeth Aune, signs on for multiple new locations across Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant counties Davenport, IA (...

Burrata Salad

Love and Lemons 7/12 4:47A Jeanine Donofrio

This burrata salad recipe is simple summer perfection. Easy to make in just 15 minutes, it stars juicy heirloom tomatoes, balsamic-dressed cherry tomatoes, drizzles of pesto,...

Weekly Meal Plan #27

Joyful Healthy Eats 7/10 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...