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The Short History of Gin + Cocktail Recipe

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Deadline to pay Texas property taxes is Jan. 31, here's everything to know

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 1/19 7:25A Alexis Garcia

Heads up, homeowners, the deadline to pay for property taxes not already paid through escrow accounts or partial payment plans is Saturday, Jan. 31. Those who own property...

Celebrations planned across North Texas in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 1/18 2:30A Bo Evans

On the third Monday in January, we honor the life and memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex has several celebrations planned, including some...

North County Rd. and South County Rd. closed at Main Street Monday, January 19

Frisco Texas News 1/17 3:18A

(January 17, 2026) North County Rd. will be closed just north of Main St. and South County Rd. will closed just south of Main St., Jan. 19, while pavers are being installed....

What to expect at the 2026 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 1/16 4:10A Alanna Quillen

The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo officially kicks off on Friday, marking the start of a 23‑day celebration of Western heritage, agriculture, and community pride that has defined the city for 129...

Jamal Murray scores 33 and Nuggets beat Mavs 118-109 as Cooper Flagg exits with sprained ankle

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 1/15 12:36A CBS Texas

Jamal Murray scored 33 points and the Denver Nuggets held on for a 118-109 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, who were without Cooper Flagg for the second half after the...

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BOOK REVIEW: THE STRANGER DIARIES (HARBINGER KAUR, #1) by Elly Griffiths

Frisco BubbleLife iReporter 1/19 3:00A KAREN SIDDALL

The Stranger Diaries Harbinger Kaur, #1 by Elly Griffiths Unusual multi-narrator thriller and detective story. The Stranger Diaries is the first book in award-winning mystery author Elly...

Slurp, Sip, Smile: National Soup Month

Frisco Library 1/14 1:15A FPL_Sunita

Brrr! January can be chilly, and cold weather calls for one thing— soup! But there’s something extra special about this month. It’s National Soup Month! That makes it the perfect time to grab a bowl,...

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The Short History of Gin + Cocktail Recipe

Crave DFW 1/19 6:16A craveDFW

Gin, with its storied past and complex botanical profile, stands as one of the most versatile spirits in the world. Born in the Netherlands during the 16th century, gin was originally conceived as a...

S&J Hot Chick: Hot Chicken That Delivers Pure Pleasure

Crave DFW 1/19 5:32A Steven Doyle

S&J Hot Chick is where the food wins you over before the first bite. The chicken arrives bronzed and beautifully rugged, its crust crinkled and crackly, still whispering heat from the fryer. The aroma...

Legendary Restaurant Brands and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 1/18 11:58P RestaurantNews.com

Legendary Restaurant Brands, Jersey Mike s Subs, The Peach Cobbler Factory, Bobby s Burgers by Bobby Flay, and White Castle lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the...

Small, But Many: A Texas Gulf Coast Wine Growers’ Perspective

Texas Wine Lover 1/16 5:11A Jeff Cope

By James Kasparek Vineyards in the Texas Gulf Coast region are small, but many. These small growers form the backbone of the largest white grape variety grown in Texas, Blanc du Bois, which is...

J. Alexander’s Celebrates First DFW Restaurant with Plano Grand Opening

Restaurant News 1/15 8:08A RestaurantNews.com

Upscale casual restaurant to mark opening with ribbon-cutting, champagne christening and donation to local nonprofit Plano, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) J. Alexander’s , the...

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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...

?WARNING: Major Cuteness Inside!!

The Sister Studio 1/9 4:24A Jennifer Reed

Happppy Friday, my friends!! We ve officially made it through the first week back to school! We re going to have a low key weekend over here and I need to take down our tree and do a little spring...

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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.

Thompson scores 23 points, including the 17,000th of his career, as Mavericks beat the Jazz 138-120

Spectrum Local News Sports 1/18 6:10A Associated Press

Dallas and Utah have played three times in 10 days.

Malik Thomas' 23 points and Thijs De Ridder's 17 lead No. 16 Virginia past SMU 72-68

Spectrum Local News Sports 1/17 8:41A Associated Press

The Cavaliers hung on to beat SMU 72-68 in an Atlantic Coast Conference game on Saturday.

Marino scores in third period to give Utah Mammoth 2-1 win over Dallas Stars

Spectrum Local News Sports 1/16 1:34A Associated Press

Mikko Rantanen scored and Jake Oettinger had 25 saves for Dallas, which has lost nine of its last 11 games.

Texans' top-ranked defense looks to slow down Drake Maye and the Patriots in divisional matchup

Spectrum Local News Sports 1/16 1:15A Associated Press

Drake Maye made his first NFL start against the Texans. The New England Patriots' second-year quarterback has come a long way in the 15 months since.

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Texas ACA enrollments increase despite expected premium hikes

Spectrum Local News Health 1/15 2:09A Lauren Rangel

As of Jan. 3, 4.11 million Texans have selected a plan through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace.

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Slow Cooker Barbacoa

Joyful Healthy Eats 1/18 10:00P Krista

Whether you use this Slow Cooker Barbacoa for tacos, stuff it in a sweet potato or just eat it as-is, you re going to love this easy recipe for tender, melt-in-your-mouth, super flavorful beef! Plus...

Weekly Meal Plan #3

Joyful Healthy Eats 1/16 10:00P 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...

J. Alexander’s Celebrates First DFW Restaurant with Plano Grand Opening

Restaurant News 1/15 8:08A RestaurantNews.com

Upscale casual restaurant to mark opening with ribbon-cutting, champagne christening and donation to local nonprofit Plano, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) J. Alexander’s , the...

Steak and Ale and Bennigan’s Reach Major Milestones, Positioning Legendary Restaurant Brands for...

Restaurant News 1/15 3:15A RestaurantNews.com

Popular Irish-inspired restaurant turns 50, iconic steakhouse turns 60, in 2026 Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Legendary Restaurant Brands , the parent company of...

Thai Steak Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing

Joyful Healthy Eats 1/14 10:00P Krista

This Thai Steak Salad is filled with loads of vegetables, juicy grilled steak, and then topped with a spicy sesame dressing for the ultimate satisfying bite and it s done in just 20 minutes! One of my...

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Hands-On Egg Diversity Activity for Kids

Kids Activities Blog 1/18 11:15P Mari

This diversity activity for kids first appeared on Kids Activities Blog over 10 years ago as a Martin Luther King The post Hands-On Egg Diversity Activity for Kids appeared...