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Both Loro Dallas locations Heat Up Late Summer with Favor & Fly by Jing Collaborations

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Top Stories: ➊ – Texas Womans, Girl Scouts Launch Partnership to Expand Higher Education Opportunities (Friday), ➋ – 5 reasons to visit the dentist before the school year starts (Friday), ➌ – Cowboys rookie defensive back Caleb Downs is living up to expectations while learning two spots (Friday), ➍ – DFW Restaurant Week Turns 30, and This Year’s Menu of Perks Is Bigger Than the Food (Monday), ➎ – Community mourns former Mavericks coach, NBA player Don Nelson (Sunday)

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Fast-growing Collin County calls $817.5 million bond election for November

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 8/12 2:58A Angela Mathew,Staff Writer | The

Collin County voters will decide in November whether to authorize $817.5 million in borrowing for roads, the jail, the courthouse, and other projects that officials say are...

New traffic signal on Eldorado Parkway at Granbury Drive

Frisco Texas News 8/10 7:29A

(August 10, 2026) A new traffic signal on Eldorado Parkway at Granbury Drive is being activated in flashing mode today. The stop signs will be removed and the traffic signal...

Community mourns former Mavericks coach, NBA player Don Nelson

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 8/9 10:16A NBCDFW Staff

The community is mourning former Mavericks coach and NBA player Don Nelson after news of his death spread Sunday afternoon. He was 86. Nelson leaves behind a legacy as the...

Dallas Cowboys offense returns 11 starters, hoping to repeat 2025 success

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 8/5 5:09A Pat Doney and Charles Nichelson

Dak Prescott s 2026 season slogan: GOTI (Greatest Offense There Is) Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys are embracing a new slogan as they prepare for the 2026 season. The offense was statistically...

McKinney mosque faces continued opposition to expansion ahead of council vote

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 8/3 6:37A Lilly Kersh, Staff Writer | The

Two years after the McKinney Islamic Association halted plans for a larger mosque in response to opposition from neighbors and city officials, the organization is once again...

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Take the Production Studio Home With You

Frisco Library 8/10 3:00A FPL_Amy

Our newest maker kit is now available for checkout and perfect for developing your Production Studio skills at home! The Mic + USB Interface , opens a new window maker kit...

Texas Womans, Girl Scouts Launch Partnership to Expand Higher Education Opportunities

Frisco BubbleLife iReporter 8/7 4:35A Kathy Beazley

Texas Woman's University (TWU) and Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas launched a strategic partnership that creates expanded admissions, scholarship and college readiness opportunities for Gold Award Girl...

5 reasons to visit the dentist before the school year starts

Frisco BubbleLife iReporter 8/7 3:25A Stephanie Patrick

School bells will ring again across Texas soon. As families make their to-do lists for supplies and new clothes, scheduling dental appointments for the entire family should be a priority too. Dr....

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Review: Vinxper Expert Adjustable Electric Wine Aerator

Texas Wine Lover 8/13 1:45A Jeff Cope

The Vinxper Expert takes electric wine aeration a step further with adjustable decanting from 0 to 240 minutes. I put it to the test to see how it compares with other electric...

Both Loro Dallas locations Heat Up Late Summer with Favor & Fly by Jing Collaborations

Crave DFW 8/12 10:41A Steven Doyle

Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar is closing out summer with two collaborations running at both Dallas locations through the end of August, one built for heat-seekers and one built for parents who ve had...

Old Vine Texas and Burning Daylight Estate Winery in Mansfield

Texas Wine Lover 8/12 1:51A Jeff Cope

Old Vine Texas in Mansfield offers Texas wines, food, and featured tastings, including wines from nearby Burning Daylight Estate Winery. We stopped in to experience both in...

Five Dallas Restaurants Worth Booking During DFW Restaurant Week

Crave DFW 8/11 9:10A Steven Doyle

Every August, Dallas hands you a reason to finally book the table you ve been putting off. DFW Restaurant Week turns 30 this year, running from Preview Weekend on August 6...

Cookie Is Cooking: Tiffany Derry’s Mom Takes Over the Roots Kitchen

Crave DFW 8/11 7:49A Steven Doyle

Cookies Gumbo! Ask most chefs where they learned to cook and you get a story about culinary school, or a mentor, or some line cook who showed them how to hold a knife. Ask Tiffany Derry , and the...

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Paige Bueckers scores 22 points, all in 2nd half, as Wings hand Tempo 10th straight loss, 94-88

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/13 3:15A Associated Press

The Wings ended a three-game skid, their longest of the season.

CBS Sports president says there's no timeline for a decision on Tony Romo's future

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/12 3:43A Associated Press

Romo, the network's lead NFL analyst, is on leave following his arrest last month on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.

Brandon Nimmo's single in 10th inning helps Rangers beat Angels 4-1 to snap 5-game road skid

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/11 4:04A Associated Press

Texas has won five of its last six overall and is a half-game behind AL West-leading Houston.

Communication is critical for coordinator Christian Parker to turn around Cowboys' defense

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/10 3:28A Associated Press

Defensive coordinator Christian Parker has players going through the multiple layers of verbal and non-verbal give and take required.

Cowboys rookie defensive back Caleb Downs is living up to expectations while learning two spots

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/7 3:52A Associated Press

Expectations are high for Dallas Cowboys rookie defensive back Caleb Downs, who is being counted on to help overhaul their defense.

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A new outlook on healthcare benefits is long overdue

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/12 7:00P Steve Purkapile

The cost of healthcare has always been a concern for employers, employees, and their advisors. This year, however, the conversation has taken on a new level of urgency....

Omnilife prepares to open $61 million U.S. headquarters in Allen

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/12 2:00A Aayush Gupta

The facility will house corporate offices, a warehouse serving 19 retail locations across 11 states and a manufacturing plant. The company will occupy one building, while the...

Lettuce, jalapeño recalls linked to illnesses put Texans on high alert

Spectrum Local News Health 8/11 4:31A Geraldine Torrellas

Sales have taken a hit due to outbreaks of cyclosporiasis and salmonella, impacting distributors like River City Produce in San Antonio.

The future of addiction treatment is personal

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/31 7:00P The Orchard on the Brazos

For many people, the phrase "addiction treatment" still conjures images of sterile, institutional facilities built around rigid rules and one-size-fits-all programs. But as...

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Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins

Love and Lemons 8/12 3:36A Jeanine Donofrio

Let s make mini muffins! These bite-size treats are moist, puffy, and studded with gooey, melty mini chocolate chips. The recipe calls for basic ingredients and is easy to...

Cinnamon Baked Apple Oatmeal

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/10 11:00P Krista

Fall calls for hearty, hot breakfasts and this protein-packed baked apple oatmeal is just the ticket! Warm spices, tender baked apples, and crunchy walnuts make this the perfect morning meal. During...

Weekly Meal Plan #31

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/7 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...

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Leap Distributors Levels Up in Dallas: Names Dave Ascani Chief Financial Officer

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 7/28 3:00A Krista Simmons

Leap Distributors has named Dave Ascani chief financial officer (CFO). As CFO, Ascani will manage the companys finances and serve as an integral part of the executive management team. Dave Ascani is a...