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The end of the STAAR test is in sight. Here's what Texas lawmakers would replace it with.

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 8/26 4:02A Lacey Beasley

Texas lawmakers are set to vote on two bills on Tuesday that could end STAAR testing . The bills that would scrap the test are up for a vote in both the Texas House and Texas...

Prosper voters to decide on current, future growth and historic silo renovation proposal

NBC DFW 8/21 5:37A Maria Guerrero

The Town of Prosper, a small but fast-growing community in Collin and Denton Counties, is expected to top 75,000 residents in the next ten years, according to town leaders....

Texas Legislature moves forward with plans to scrap the standardized STAAR tests

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 8/21 5:06A Steven Rosenbaum

Teachers, public school students and their parents may soon be free of the dreaded standardized STAAR tests . The state House Committee on Public Education met Monday morning...

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Tanya Foster 8/26 9:00A Tanya Foster

With Labor Day weekend only two days away, I know many of you are headed out of town. You all know that I love traveling. The key to traveling well is all about what you pack. Mersea is my go-to for...

BOOK REVIEW: SNOWGLOBE (SNOWGLOBE, #1) by Soyoung Park

Prosper BubbleLife iReporter 8/20 1:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Snowglobe by Soyoung Park Mesmerizing! Snowglobe is a young adult dystopian tale by Korean author Soyoung Park, recently translated into English by Joungmin Lee Comfort. It is the first book of a...

BOOK REVIEW: MCMINNVILLE by Derrick McCartney

Prosper BubbleLife iReporter 8/20 12:00A KAREN SIDDALL

McMinnville by Derrick McCartney Fictional deep dive into unexplained UFO phenomena. McMinnville is the fictional account of a retired NYPD cold case detective who decides to look into an old...

BOOK REVIEW: HOUNDS OF THE HOLLYWOOD BASKERVILLES by Elizabeth Crowens

Prosper BubbleLife iReporter 8/19 10:00P KAREN SIDDALL

Hounds of the Hollywood Baskervilles Babs Norman Hollywood Mystery, #1 by Elizabeth Crowens When Hollywood went to the dogs Hounds of the Hollywood Baskervilles is the premiere novel in author...

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The end of the STAAR test is in sight. Here's what Texas lawmakers would replace it with.

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 8/26 4:02A Lacey Beasley

Texas lawmakers are set to vote on two bills on Tuesday that could end STAAR testing . The bills that would scrap the test are up for a vote in both the Texas House and Texas...

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Layne’s Chicken Fingers Recognized on Nation’s Restaurant News’ 2025 100 Under 100

Restaurant News 9/2 12:23A RestaurantNews.com

The Soon to be Famous chicken finger franchise was recognized for its rapid unit-count growth. Frisco, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Layne s Chicken Fingers , the rapidly growing chicken finger...

Doc’s Cellar: Where Community Comes Together Over Wine

Texas Wine Lover 8/29 5:12A Ron Martin

There’s something about small towns in East Texas that always draws me and my wife in—the charm of the main street and the way you can stumble upon unexpected gems. On our...

Musume Opens at The Star in Frisco

Crave DFW 8/25 7:19A Steven Doyle

Musume , the acclaimed Japanese restaurant from Dallas-based Rock Libations, has opened its newest location at The Star in Frisco. The 6,000-square-foot space offers sushi, sashimi, and authentic...

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OMG! Amazon Saved The Day!!!????

The Sister Studio 8/29 4:08A Jennifer Reed

Happy Friday, my friends! I cannot believe Labor Day weekend is already here it feels like summer just started! I hope everyone has fun plans to look forward to this weekend, and gets to enjoy Monday...

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New NFL season kicks off with permanent kickoff changes and more

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/2 5:11A Associated Press

The league also will implement changes to the overtime rule for the regular season, expand replay assist and crack down on bad sportsmanship.

Altuve's homer and Garcia's strong return power the Astros past the Angels, 8-3

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/2 4:03A Associated Press

The Astros improved to 18-9 this season in games started by a left-hander.

Rangers' Corey Seager has appendectomy after abdominal pain during last game

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/29 2:41A Associated Press

The team said Thursday night that the surgery went as expected. Seager will continue to be evaluated over the next several days.

NCAA considers rule requiring athletes to disclose NIL deals from high school, junior college

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/27 3:37A Associated Press

Athletes would report all non-institutional deals dating back to their junior year.

Cowboys put Trevon Diggs on active roster, clearing way for cornerback's return early in season

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/25 2:36A Associated Press

The move clears the way for the 2021 All-Pro to play early in the season coming off his second major knee injury.

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Top New Construction Home Builder Incentives in Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX 2025

DFW Urban Realty 8/30 8:00P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Top New Construction Home Builder Incentives Moving Into 2025 Home Builders in Dallas Fort Worth, TX are offering some incredible home buyer incentives to close out 2024...

Just Listed: Luxury Home For Rent at 9127 Valley Chapel Lane in Bluffview Dallas, TX

DFW Urban Realty 8/26 10:26P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

JUST LISTED: 9127 Valley Chapel Lane - Luxury Contemporary Bluffview Home with Light-Filled Open Plan 9127 Valley Chapel - Bluffview Dallas, TX MLS 21024034 3 Bed 2.5 Bath...

JUST LISTED: Corner Lot Home for Sale in Garland, TX at 319 Cole Street in Schreiber Estates

DFW Urban Realty 8/19 8:40P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

JUST LISTED: Spacious 5-Bedroom Corner Lot Home for Sale in Garland, TX – 319 Cole Street Open Floor Plan With Smart Layout This inviting home features a wide-open living...

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Reference-based pricing (RBP): Transform your healthcare plan into a strategic asset

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/31 7:00P Kirk Johnson

In today’s healthcare landscape, we find ourselves in a paradox. On one hand, we have more tools, data, and innovative solutions than ever before. On the other, costs continue...

Kleenex maker Kimberly-Clark agrees to $40 million settlement with feds

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/29 9:13A Noor Adatia

Surgical gowns sold in the U.S. are subject to FDA regulations. The Kleenex-maker admitted that in 2013 and 2014, it sold millions of adulterated MicroCool surgical gowns and...

DBJ to shine spotlight on burgeoning life science sector, $5 billion pediatric hospital campus

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/25 1:30A Will Anderson

Health care is a huge part of the Dallas-Fort Worth economy, but it's a sector being buffeted by major changes. That's why DBJ is hosting the Future of Healthcare event on...

Domestic violence cases against men are on the rise

Spectrum Local News Health 8/20 9:54A Valencia Jones

Advocates say too many male victims of domestic violence are afraid to speak out about their abuse.

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TWU Celebrates National Day on Writing: Free Webinar on College Admissions and Scholarship Essays

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 10/13 4:56A Juliette DC

WHO/WHAT Texas Womans University will host In Your College Era: Admissions Essay Writing Workshop , a free webinar designed to demystify the essay-writing process for high school seniors, parents and...

Setting the Record Straight: Dickey’s Barbecue Pit’s Story of Strength and Renewal

Restaurant News 10/13 2:18A RestaurantNews.com

How America s Largest Barbecue Franchise Reclaimed Growth and Defied Industry Decline Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Amidst negative headlines sensationalizing restaurant...

Baked Apple Chips (Made in the Air Fryer!)

Joyful Healthy Eats 10/12 11:00P Krista

All you need is a dusting of cinnamon sugar and apples to make these homemade Baked Apple Chips! They re crisp, full of cozy fall flavor, and so much better than store-bought. If apple picking is your...

35 Best Soup Recipes

Love and Lemons 10/12 2:00A Jeanine Donofrio

Soup season is here! There s a lot to love about fall—beautiful weather, changing leaves, cozy baked goods, and hot drinks—but the soup recipes are hands down my favorite...

How the Government Shutdown is Impacting Farmers

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 10/10 7:14A Laura Zaks

US Capitol Building. Photo credit: Eric B. Walker. The transition from one fiscal year to the next is not something that typically dominates headlines. In fact, as the calendar turns from September 30...

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