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Top Stories: ➊ – Colossal Foundation doubles funding to $100 million for de-extinction mission (Wednesday), ➋ – Cooper Flagg becomes youngest player to score 42 points but laments Mavericks' overtime loss to Jazz (Tuesday), ➌ – Texas A&M promotes Holmon Wiggins to offensive coordinator (Tuesday), ➍ – Dak Prescott and Cowboys watch playoff hopes all but vanish in 34-26 loss to Vikings (Monday), ➎ – C.J. Stroud leads Texans to 6th straight win, 40-20 over Cardinals (Monday)

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1 person dead, 1 in police custody after shooting at Dallas DART station

CBS DFW News 12/19 6:27A Julia Falcon

One person is dead and one person is in jail after a shooting at a DART train station, according to police. The shooting happened Thursday around 9:40 p.m. at the 8th and...

Jasmine Crockett's campaign launch for U.S. Senate in Texas and the political dominoes that...

CBS DFW News 12/13 4:50A Jack Fink

Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett 's entrance into the U.S. Senate race shook up the Democratic primary this week in Texas. While her run may not have been a surprise, her...

1 killed, 4 others injured in shooting at event center in South Dallas, police say

CBS DFW News 12/7 7:11A Briauna Brown

One person was killed, and four others were injured in a shooting at an event center Saturday night, the Dallas Police Department confirmed Sunday. According to DPD, at about...

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BOOK REVIEW: CERTAIN SENSIBILITIES by Sondra Rice Newman

South Dallas BubbleLife iReporter 12/16 8:00P KAREN SIDDALL

Certain Sensibilities by Sondra Rice Newman Touching and tender May-December romance. Certain Sensibilities is a contemporary womens fiction novel by Sondra Rice Newman that tells the unique and...

Barbara Bush Wows Planned Parenthood Audience

South Dallas BubbleLife iReporter 12/14 9:00P Lou Ann York

Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas celebrated 90 years of trusted healthcare, education, and advocacy in a morning loaded with star power at the 35 th Annual Planned Parenthood Dallas Awards on...

BOOK REVIEW: THE GREENLEAF MURDERS (HISTORIC HOMES MYSTERY, #1) by R.J. Koreto

South Dallas BubbleLife iReporter 12/10 7:00P KAREN SIDDALL

The Greenleaf Murders Historic Homes Mystery, #1 by R.J. Koreto Was it the passion for the old family home that led to murder? The Greenleaf Murders is the first book in R.J. Koretos new cozy...

BOOK REVIEW: SNOWFALL by Jennifer Patricia O'Keeffe

South Dallas BubbleLife iReporter 12/10 7:00P KAREN SIDDALL

Snowfall by Jennifer Patricia OKeeffe Has an anxiety-ridden librarian met her perfect match during a snowstorm? Snowfall by Jennifer Patricia OKeeffe is a fun romance novella about an anxious...

BOOK REVIEW: THE STARLIGHT MINT SURPRISE MURDER (CHRISTMAS COOKIES) by Marla A. White

South Dallas BubbleLife iReporter 12/8 9:00P KAREN SIDDALL

The Starlight Mint Surprise Murder Christmas Cookies by Marla A. White Mels attempt at starting over leads to an attempt on her life! After an on-the-job injury leaves Emmeline Mel ORourke unable...

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Elm & Good Starts a New Chapter Led by Executive Chef JV Hernandez

Crave DFW 12/18 6:45A Steven Doyle

Elm & Good , a modern American tavern in Deep Ellum, has introduced a new dinner menu led by Executive Chef JV Hernandez. Centered on Texas beef, wild game, fish and seasonal produce, the menu applies...

Rudy’s Chicken Still Strong after 50 Years

Crave DFW 12/12 7:44A Steven Doyle

Rudy’s Chicken has been a cornerstone of South Dallas dining for nearly fifty years, a place where the food alone defines its enduring reputation. Founded in 1975 on the corner of Lancaster and...

World-Class Wine Competition Expands Horizons: Texas International Wine Competition (TXIWC) Partners...

Texas Wine Lover 12/10 6:50A Jeff Cope

Press Release The Texas International Wine Competition (TXIWC) invites amateur winemakers to compete alongside established vintners for top awards in one of North America s...

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Cute Holiday Style + The Best Sales!?

The Sister Studio 12/12 2:51A Jennifer Reed

TGIF, my friends!! We are one week out from Christmas break, and I can t wait!! I found some REALLY great items this week, including this $10 cozy pullover , affordable holiday party outfit ideas,...

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Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland may need another surgery on his foot, AP source says

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/19 2:00A Associated Press

Regardless of the decision on surgery, Bland's season is probably over with three games to go.

Cooper Flagg and Anthony Davis lead Mavericks past Pistons, 116-114 in overtime

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/19 1:36A Associated Press

The Pistons played without two starters much of the night.

Rangers sign former All-Star reliever Alexis Díaz to a $1 million, 1-year contract

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/19 1:32A Associated Press

The team announced the signing of the hard-throwing 29-year-old right-handed free agent on Tuesday night.

Wyatt Johnston scores 2, Roope Hintz has goal and assist as Stars beat Sharks 5-3

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/19 1:28A Associated Press

Roope Hintz had a goal and an assist, and Justin Hryckowian and Jamie Benn also scored for Dallas.

Dolphins benching Tua Tagovailoa for rookie and former Texas QB Quinn Ewers, AP source says

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/17 4:20A Mike D'Alonzo, Associated Press

Ewers, drafted 231st by Miami, was the former QB for the University of Texas Longhorns.

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Dallas Area ZIP Code Ranked Top 5 in the U.S.

VIP Realty 12/10 2:58A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Dallas Area ZIP Code Ranked Top 5 in the U.S. In late 2025, a national relocation-tracking service named Lavon’s 75166 ZIP code the No. 5 hottest ZIP code in the entire United...

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Colossal Foundation doubles funding to $100 million for de-extinction mission

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 12/17 1:00A Noor Adatia

The Dallas company working to bring back the woolly mammoth just doubled its nonprofit funding to $100 million. Find out which other extinct species are on the revival list...

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Blaze Pizza Celebrates Yelp’s Most Loved Brand Award With Free Pizza Offer To Thank Guests This...

Restaurant News 12/22 10:15A RestaurantNews.com

Cauliflower Crust and Build-Your-Own Options Help Those on GLP-1-Sensitive Diets Maximize Flavor and Value Atlanta, GA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Blaze Pizza, the recognized...

Twin Peaks Launches Postseason College Bowl Games Sweepstakes

Restaurant News 12/22 9:04A RestaurantNews.com

Fans Can Score Big With a Chance at $200,000 and Lodge-Level Prizes ( RestaurantNews.com ) What: Twin Peaks is kicking off bowl season with the Twin Peaks Postseason Bowl...

Twin Peaks Brings New Lodge to Omaha

Restaurant News 12/22 6:28A RestaurantNews.com

Sports bar concept with scratch kitchen introduces two full-size bars, 64 taps, wall-to-wall screens and a patio built for fans Omaha, NE ( RestaurantNews.com ) Twin Peaks ,...

Taco Cabana Doubles Down on Value With New Double Happy Hour

Restaurant News 12/22 6:09A RestaurantNews.com

Taco Cabana Delivers Double the Deals with New Double Happy Hour Mexican-Inspired Legacy Chain Expands Limited-Time Afternoon and Late-Night Value Deals San Antonio, TX (...

Kitchen Guard Expands to Delmarva, Strengthening Fire Safety and Supporting Local Restaurants

Restaurant News 12/22 5:31A RestaurantNews.com

Local entrepreneurs Arsean and Trish Hooman launch a family-owned business built on community, service, and a passion for protecting Delmarva’s thriving restaurant scene The...