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5 injured, including driver after DART bus crashes near light rail station in Dallas, officials say

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Top Stories: ➊ – One person fatally struck by DART train while crossing track, officials say (Monday), ➋ – MS vs McKinney Cornerstone (Tailgate) (Sunday), ➌ – Fall Into Wellness: Preventing Illness as the Season Changes (Friday), ➍ – Colossal adds funding as it makes strides to revive dodo bird (Wednesday), ➎ – Fall Into Wellness: Preventing Illness as the Season Changes (Friday)

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5 injured, including driver after DART bus crashes near light rail station in Dallas, officials say

DFW CBS Local 8/25 6:41A Briauna Brown

Five people have been transported to the hospital after a DART bus crashed at a light rail station in Dallas early Monday morning, officials said. Video from the scene at the White Rock DART Rail...

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Easy Travel Style

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...

Join Dream Center Dallas in Celebrating Hope and Community at the 5th Annual Gala

Lake Highlands BubbleLife iReporter 8/22 7:43A Culver Public Relations

On Thursday, October 3, 2025, from 7:009:00 p.m. , Dream Center Dallas will host its 5th Annual Fundraising Gala at the Renaissance Hotel Legacy West, 6007 Legacy Dr, Plano, TX 75024 . This gala will...

New Friends New Life Announces 2025 ProtectHER Award Recipients

Lake Highlands BubbleLife iReporter 8/22 5:39A Elizabeth Lenart

PROTECTHER AWARD RECIPIENTS TO BE HONORED AT ANNUAL STAND FOR HER LUNCHEON FEATURING LUCY LIU Individual Luncheon Tickets Available Today! New Friends New Life (NFNL) announces the 2025 ProtectHER...

September is Animal Pain Awareness Month

Lake Highlands BubbleLife iReporter 8/22 3:21A Douglas Stramel, DVM, CVPP, CVMA

When Pets Hurt: Shining a Light on Animal Pain Every September, the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM) leads a powerful initiative: Animal Pain Awareness Month . This campaign...

BOOK REVIEW: FANNING FIREFLIES (LIMERENT, #3) by L.S. Delorme

Lake Highlands BubbleLife iReporter (Lifestyle) 8/18 10:00P KAREN SIDDALL

Fanning Fireflies The Limerent, #3 by L.S. Delorme A town on the brink and a love that shouldnt be. Fanning Fireflies is the third book in author L.S. Delormes riveting and mysterious Limerent...

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Community Night August 25

Lakehill Preparatory School Photos 8/26 7:02A lakehillprep

lakehillprep updated gallery ' Community Night August 25 '

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Brian Cheeseborough Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 8/19 12:10A Jeff Cope

Many wineries in Texas have tasting rooms where you can stop in to taste and enjoy their wines. Others don’t have a tasting room and instead make custom wine for local...

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THE RICH SHADE EVERY FALL WARDROBE NEEDS: CHOCOLATE BROWN

The Middle Page 8/16 5:31A Cathy Williamson

THE RICH SHADE EVERY FALL WARDROBE NEEDS: CHOCOLATE BROWN Happy Saturday! What a whirlwind of a week this has been for me. We got back from Montana on Monday and went straight into work mode. I don t...

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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.

WNBA breaks single-season attendance record that had stood since 2002

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/22 3:06A Associated Press

The league's 13 teams have drawn a total of 2,501,609 fans over 226 games this season.

Man arrested for WNBA sex-toy throwing at Liberty game, the 3rd arrest in string of disturbances

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/22 3:06A Associated Press

Charles Burgess, 32, was arrested for allegedly throwing an object at a Dallas Wings vs. New York Liberty game on Aug. 5, hitting a 12-year-old girl.

Walker and Diaz hit HRs, Sánchez goes 5 for 5 as Astros beat Orioles 7-2 to end 4-game skid

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/22 3:05A Associated Press

Trammell was examined by the Houston training staff and started to walk off the field before going to a knee.

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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...

Best Neighborhoods in Keller, Texas

VIP Realty 8/14 4:29A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Best Neighborhoods in Keller, Texas Keller, Texas—a picturesque suburb in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex—offers a small-town charm with all the amenities of a big city...

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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.

Texas health officials declare end of measles outbreak

Spectrum Local News Health 8/18 5:50A Katharine Finnerty

Ninety-nine people were hospitalized, and two school-aged children died in the measles outbreak that began in late winter.

North Texas hospitals spent billions on uncompensated care in 2024

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/15 1:51A Davie Nguyen

Dallas-Fort Worth's strong and diverse health care sector is on full display in the new edition of our hospitals list — along with its caring nature. Dive into the data and...

Sticker shock is coming for employer health plans in 2026. Here's why.

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/14 8:43A Andy Medici

An increasingly popular class of drugs is just one of the factors fueling the sticker shock.

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Fall Into Wellness: Preventing Illness as the Season Changes

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 9/19 3:17A Katherine Long

As summer fades and fall settles in, the shift in seasons can also bring a shift in health. Cooler weather, busier schedules, and more time spent indoors create conditions where illnesses like colds,...

Arrabbiata Sauce

Love and Lemons 9/18 4:23A Jeanine Donofrio

Break out the red pepper flakes—we re making arrabbiata sauce! This spicy Italian tomato sauce is one of my favorite sauces to serve over pasta. It s insanely flavorful, with...

Zucchini Ravioli with Roasted Tomatoes

Joyful Healthy Eats 9/17 11:00P Krista

Zucchini Ravioli is the perfect low-carb, low-calorie dinner! Zucchini noodles are wrapped around a garlic herb cheese filling, then baked in a simple balsamic roasted tomato sauce for a fresh, light,...

Pepper Lunch Sizzles into ASU with Grand Opening of State’s First Restaurant

Restaurant News 9/17 2:17A RestaurantNews.com

Free Signature Beef Pepper Rice for the First 100 Guests Each Day During Grand Opening Weekend Los Angeles, CA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Pepper Lunch , the Japanese-born...

What’s at Stake for School Food-Literacy Programs

Civil Eats 9/16 10:01P Hannah Wallace

This is the first in a series of stories covering the end of SNAP-Ed , which ran for more than 30 years, and how it will impact American communities. Rita Elaine Leary has been a middle school science...