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Last Chance to Experience the Enchanting Tianyu Lights Festival in Grand Prairie

Here's how much snow fell across North Texas during the winter storm

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Top Stories: ➊ – Here's how much snow fell across North Texas during the winter storm (Friday), ➋ – Emotions ran high, two arrested at Tarrant County Commissioner's Court at briefing on jail deaths (Wednesday), ➌ – Texas lawmakers explore banning THC products (Thursday), ➍ – Last Chance to Experience the Enchanting Tianyu Lights Festival in Grand Prairie (Tuesday), ➎ – Macy’s to close stores in Plano, Southlake and Flower Mound (Friday)

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David Johnson departs Carroll ISD for CFO role at GCISD

Community Impact 1/17 5:20A mfadden@communityimpact.com (Mar

Johnson’s hiring as the district's new chief financial officer was unanimously approved by the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD board Jan. 13.

Running for Office

City of Grapevine (News Flash) 1/17 3:13A

On May 3, Grapevine voters will have the opportunity to elect representatives to the Grapevine City Council. There will be two places on the ballot, Place 3 and Place 4. The...

Texas lawmakers explore banning THC products

Community Impact 1/16 12:00A

Efforts to ban all forms of THC are now underway in Texas.

Emotions ran high, two arrested at Tarrant County Commissioner's Court at briefing on jail deaths

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 1/15 2:56A Sophia Beausoleil

During the first meeting of the year at Tarrant County Commissioner s Court, emotions ran high as Sheriff Bill Waybourn along with other officials gave an update about recent...

North Texas property taxes due by Jan. 31

Community Impact 1/13 6:00P dbutler@communityimpact.com (Dus

The deadline for North Texas residents to pay property taxes is Jan. 31.

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Last Chance to Experience the Enchanting Tianyu Lights Festival in Grand Prairie

Grapevine BubbleLife iReporter 1/14 2:45A Dana Cobb

The Tianyu Lights Festival, produced by Tianyu Arts & Culture, Inc., North Americas leading producer of larger-than-life lantern festivals, will officially close for the season on January 19, 2025....

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Bouncing Babies

Grapevine Texas Library Children's Programs 1/16 6:00P

Event date: January 17, 2025 Event Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Grapevine, TX 76051 Description: Bouncing Babies is a program for babies from birth to 18 months. It...

Storytime for Toddlers/Preschoolers

Grapevine Texas Library Children's Programs 1/13 6:00P

Event date: January 14, 2025 Event Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Grapevine, TX 76051 Description: Books, songs, parachutes and more! Toddlers/Preschoolers are welcome...

Family Storytime

Grapevine Texas Library Children's Programs 1/13 6:00P

Event date: January 14, 2025 Event Time: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM Location: Grapevine, TX 76051 Description: Want to listen to stories before bedtime? Come to our Family Storytime...

Brain Builders

Grapevine Texas Library Children's Programs 1/12 6:00P

Event date: January 13, 2025 Event Time: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM Location: Grapevine, TX 76051 Description: Join us from 3:30 pm- 5:00 pm as we build using manipulatives, Legos,...

Art Cart

Grapevine Texas Library Children's Programs 1/11 6:00P

Event date: January 12, 2025 Event Time: 10:30 AM - 02:30 PM Location: Grapevine, TX 76051 Description: Use your creativity, critical thinking, and maker skills to make crafts...

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Finally, Dallas Gets a Pizza Fest

Eater Dallas 1/17 4:06A Courtney E. Smith

Eataly Plus a big sexy steak at Al Biernat’s, supporting wildfire survivors with food, and 7-Eleven’s high fashion collab Eater Dallas has been trying to manifest a pizza fest in Dallas for the last...

14 Feverishly Romantic Dallas Restaurants

Eater Dallas 1/17 2:11A Courtney E. Smith

The atmosphere, food, and service make Georgie one of the city’s most romantic restaurants. | Kathy Tran Where to find flickering candles, cozy booths, and delicious bites for a romantic date night...

Loblolly Cellars

Texas Wine Lover 1/14 1:32A Robin English-Bircher

San Antonio acquired its newest urban winery, Loblolly Cellars . The tasting room is located on the city’s northwest side. The winery is a hidden gem, nestled among oak trees. Owner Joe Klenke with...

The 15 Hottest Restaurants in Dallas, January 2025

Eater Dallas 1/9 2:09A Courtney E. Smith

Kayla Enright Champagne and fried chicken in Plano, barbecue in Irving, and a seafood spot in Trinity Groves make the list New restaurants are opening rapidly in Dallas, and this map answers the vital...

The Wine Society of Texas Announces 2025 Scholarship Program

Texas Wine Lover 1/9 1:56A Jeff Cope

Press Release The Wine Society of Texas (WST) is pleased to announce that it will provide up to $11,000 in scholarships to worthy students or individuals pursuing wine and winery education,...

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Don’t Miss This!!???

The Sister Studio 1/12 3:52A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Sunday my friends! I m enjoying a slow morning here with my coffee, snuggled up because it s SO cold here this morning. My kids had snow days last Thursday and Friday, so it made the...

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Newhook and Dobes propel surging Canadiens to 3-1 win over Stars

Spectrum Local News Sports 1/16 11:55P Associated Press

Newhook’s goal stood up following a replay review to check the height of his stick while he was tied up with Dallas’ Wyatt Johnston.

Texas QB Quinn Ewers declares for the 2025 NFL draft

Spectrum Local News Sports 1/15 5:25A Katharine Finnerty

Ewers posted a video on X where he reflected on his time at the University of Texas at Austin and announced his next steps.

Logan Stankoven's 3-point game helps power the Stars to a 4-1 win over the Maple Leafs

Spectrum Local News Sports 1/15 12:29A Associated Press

Logan Stankoven had two goals and an assist to lead the Dallas Stars to a 4-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night.

Jamal Murray scores 32 of his season-high 45 points in the 1st half as Nuggets beat Mavs 118-99

Spectrum Local News Sports 1/15 12:19A Associated Press

Murray easily surpassed his previous season-best of 34 points, scored against Detroit on Dec. 28.

Texas man accused of stalking Caitlin Clark proclaims himself ‘guilty as charged’ in 1st court...

Spectrum Local News Sports 1/14 11:12P Associated Press

Texas man Michael Thomas Lewis is accused of repeated and continued harassment of WNBA star Caitlin Clark beginning on Dec. 16.

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Bird flu detected in a wild bird in Austin

Spectrum Local News Health 1/9 2:25A Katharine Finnerty

A confirmed case of avian influenza has been detected in a wild bird in Austin, according to public health officials.

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Finally, Dallas Gets a Pizza Fest

Eater Dallas 1/17 4:06A Courtney E. Smith

14 Feverishly Romantic Dallas Restaurants

Eater Dallas 1/17 2:11A Courtney E. Smith

H-E-B Is Finally Going to Open a Store in Dallas

Eater Dallas 1/16 3:01A Courtney E. Smith

H-E-B It’s coming to Far North Dallas No more driving to Plano, Waxahachie, or Frisco to visit your local H-E-B (or settling for a Central Market trip to get H-E-B store brand products and walking out...

Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet

Joyful Healthy Eats 1/15 10:00P Krista

This saucy ground beef and zucchini recipe is basically a flavorful enchilada in a skillet! Filled with poblanos, corn, beef, and beans for an easy high protein weeknight dinner. Melty cheese and...

Stasher Could Pay You $1,500—Just Make Your Kitchen More Sustainable

Cooking Chew 1/15 4:57A Raul

Stasher offers $1,500 to parents who transform their kitchens into eco-friendly spaces—here are the details. The post Stasher Could Pay You $1,500—Just Make Your Kitchen More...