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Reflection on the 2024 National AANHPI Unity Summit

1 man in serious condition after falling into an abandoned grain silo in Fort Worth

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Top Stories: ➊ – Waffle Way announces upcoming closure in Grapevine (Wednesday), ➋ – Enjoy fall fun at these pumpkin patches in Dallas-Fort Worth (Thursday), ➌ – Rainforest Cafe celebrates 30 years with special menu, event (Wednesday), ➍ – Q&A: Meet the candidates for Texas Railroad Commissioner (Friday), ➎ – Q&A: Meet the candidates for Texas' US Senate race (Friday)

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GCISD hosts mock interviews for high school CTE students

Community Impact 10/8 2:00A cfarr@communityimpact.com (Colby

Grapevine-Colleyville ISD's Career and Technical Education department hosted nearly 240 mock interviews in October for CTE students with participation from community...

Dallas-Fort Worth-area school districts face budget crises as inflation and funding gaps collide

Community Impact 10/6 8:15A

More than half of the state’s school districts are facing budget shortfalls this year while also navigating the conclusion of federal stimulus funds, forcing districts to make...

Water Wings Swim School opens 1st Texas location in Colleyville

Community Impact 10/6 5:05A cthorn@communityimpact.com (Cody

The grand opening for Water Wings Swim School was held on Oct. 5

Q&A: Meet the candidates for Texas' US Senate race

Community Impact 10/4 10:09A hnorton@communityimpact.com (Han

Three candidates are running to represent Texas in the U.S. Senate. Republican incumbent Ted Cruz is being challenged by Democrat Colin Allred and Libertarian Ted Brown.

Q&A: Meet the candidates for Texas Railroad Commissioner

Community Impact 10/4 6:56A hnorton@communityimpact.com (Han

Four candidates are running for a six-year term on the Railroad Commission of Texas. The commission oversees the oil and gas industry, coal and uranium surface mining, natural...

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Reflection on the 2024 National AANHPI Unity Summit

Grapevine BubbleLife iReporter 10/8 3:36A ACAES USA

It was a profound honor for the Asian Culture and Education Society USA (ACAESUSA) to co-host the 2024 National AANHPI Unity Summit. This gathering provided a unique platform to address the collective...

CAPTRUST Community Foundation Dallas Presents $10,000 to Scottish Rite for Children

Grapevine BubbleLife iReporter 10/7 8:25A Sharon Adams

The check was presented as part of CAPTRUST Community Foundations Fifth Annual Giving Day The CAPTRUST Community Foundation (CCF) Dallas locations (Sherry Lane and Dallas Parkway) gifted $10,000 to...

Park Place Dealerships Official Automotive Sponsor of 19th Annual Autumn at the Arboretum

Grapevine BubbleLife iReporter 10/7 7:47A Carolyn Alvey

The 19th annual Autumn at the Arboretum, a beloved fall tradition that transforms the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden into a pumpkin-filled wonderland, is in full swing. Park Place Dealerships...

CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW: THE SPOTLESS GIRAFFE by Peter Millett

Grapevine BubbleLife iReporter 10/7 3:00A KAREN SIDDALL

The Spotless Giraffe by Peter Millett illustrated by Alison Hawkins Fun exploration of different exotic animals as Kipekee searches for her place among them. The Spotless Giraffe is a new...

September Amazon Best Sellers

Brighton the Day 10/7 5:36A megan hopkins

Another month and another list of Amazon best sellers! This month is full of household staples like these queen sheets that I ve now bought for every bed in my house lol. You...

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Library Playdate

Grapevine Texas Library Children's Programs 10/7 7:00P

Event date: October 8, 2024 Event Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Grapevine, TX 76051 Description: This program is geared towards children ages 2-5. Come and enjoy a...

Family Storytime

Grapevine Texas Library Children's Programs 10/7 7:00P

Event date: October 8, 2024 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...

¡Cuentos en Español!

Grapevine Texas Library Children's Programs 9/25 7:00P

Event date: September 26, 2024 Event Time: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM Location: Grapevine, TX 76051 Description: Everyone is welcome to join us for Cuentos en Español (Spanish...

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Doing the Scavenger Hunt at the Hunt for Hye Vinum 2024

Texas Wine Lover 10/8 1:29A Jeff Cope

Hye Meadow Winery worked with other wineries last year to present the Heroic Hye Wine Hunt . 2024 was no different but other wineries joined Hye Meadow Winery in the renamed...

What Will It Take to Bring Diners Back to the West End?

Eater Dallas 10/7 3:39A Diana Spechler

Shutterstock A few restaurateurs are giving their all to revitalize the neighborhood If the Historic West End were clothing, it would be mom jeans, forever going in and out of vogue. For two decades,...

Preview of Some October 2024 Wine Festivals

Texas Wine Lover 10/4 5:01A Jeff Cope

October is Texas Wine Month and one way to celebrate it is to visit a wine festival! There are a lot of wine festivals in October, but here are just a few to visit. Be sure to check the Texas Wine...

Celebrate October’s Texas Wine Month with Texas Hill Country Wineries

Texas Wine Lover 10/2 3:49A Jeff Cope

October is Texas Wine Month! The Texas Department of Agriculture designated October as the official month for Texas wine because typically, this marks the end of the annual grape harvests, and the...

Gotneaux Creek Vineyard Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 10/1 8:17A Jeff Cope

Carleton & Cindy Turner This month’s Grower Profile features my favorite vineyard name: Gotneaux Creek Vineyard . If you don’t know how to say it, try “Got No Creek Vineyard.”...

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The BEST of Prime Day!!!??

The Sister Studio 10/8 2:48A Jennifer Reed

Hi friends!! Prime Day is HERE and I have rounded up some of the very BEST DEALS! I ve been up since the early this morning pouring over ALL the deals and narrowing the promos down to the ones...

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

The Middle Page 10/5 4:33A Cathy Williamson

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Hello ladies! I hope all of you are doing well! I have had so much going on that my head is spinning, but it s all been good. Before I write another word, I wanted to...

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Prescott throws TD pass to Tolbert with 20 seconds left to lift Cowboys past Steelers, 20-17

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/7 12:39A Associated Press

The Cowboys (3-2) won their second straight after Prescott overcame a mistake-filled night to lead a 70-yard drive.

Texas swaggers into SEC and midseason break undefeated and in best shape in more than a decade

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/6 3:46A Associated Press

Texas roared into the SEC this year on the heels of winning 15 of the Big 12’s regular-season or tournament championships across all sports.

Rocco Becht throws for 277 yards and two scores to lead No. 16 Iowa State to 43-21 win over Baylor

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/6 2:01A Associated Press

Rocco Becht threw for 277 yards and two touchdowns to lead No. 16 Iowa State to a 43-21 win over Baylor on Saturday night.

Gabriel Pec scores in 4th straight game, Galaxy close in on West's top seed with 2-1 win over...

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/6 1:17A Associated Press

The Galaxy moved closer to wrapping up the top seed in the Western Conference with a 2-1 victory over Austin FC on Saturday night.

Chaos hits AP poll with 4 teams ranked in the top 11 losing to unranked opponents

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/6 12:28A Associated Press

Vanderbilt’s stunning upset of No. 1 Alabama that led to crazed fans marching the goal posts through the streets of Nashville was just the appetizer.

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Your Mental Health: Coping with the mental health effects of natural disasters

Spectrum Local News Health 10/3 8:49A Nicole Clark, PhD

Those who were not directly affected by Helene, but willing to help, are encouraged to do so.

Funds are cutting aid for women seeking abortions as costs rise

Spectrum Local News Health 9/26 12:08A Associated Press

Even with record budgets, the funds aren't enough to fill all the gaps between the cost of obtaining abortions and what women seeking them can afford.

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Soft Pumpkin Cookies

Love and Lemons 10/8 3:59A Jeanine Donofrio

These pumpkin cookies are soft, cakey, and filled with pumpkin spice flavor. You can think of them as little pumpkin muffin tops. They re not chewy like chocolate chip...

Pad Thai

Life at the Table 10/8 3:41A Chef Sandra Lewis

Pad Thai: The Stir-Fried Thai Dish Everyone Loves Craving something packed with flavor, history, and a touch of magic? Look no further than Pad Thai. This iconic stir-fried...

Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

The Healthy Maven 10/7 11:00P Davida Lederle

These vegetarian stuffed peppers are packed full of nutrition with quinoa, veggies and a blend of southwestern spices. If you re The post Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers appeared...

Soulman’s Bar-B-Que: Still Smokin’ After Fifty Years October 19th Marks the 50th Anniversary North...

Restaurant News 10/7 2:09A RestaurantNews.com

Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) North Texas’ beloved family-owned and operated meaty mainstay, Soulman’s Bar-B-Que , is celebrating five decades of great food, family, and...

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Joyful Healthy Eats 10/6 11:00P Krista

This easy chicken enchilada casserole is for all those Mexican food lovers. It s a fiesta in a skillet and makes the perfect one-pan dinner. Each bite is loaded with chicken, black beans and spicy...