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Why Are Termites Such A Common Issue For Homes In Arizona?

Fort Worth Weekly 2/13 6:07A Fort Worth Weekly

Arizona homeowners encounter termites more often than many people realize. Even if everything looks fine, termites can damage hidden wood, leading to costly repairs. The good...

Dallas PD Oversight Board signs letter in support of ICE information transparency

NBCDFW.com (Local) 2/13 3:34A Candace Sweat

As students across the metroplex voice concerns about ICE, so does the Dallas Police Oversight Board. The board signed a letter calling for more transparency and reporting...

El Paso airport reopens; Source says closure related to U.S. military drone activity

NBCDFW.com (Local) 2/11 6:39A NBCDFW Staff

Hours after saying El Paso International Airport would be closed for 10 days for special security reasons, the Federal Aviation Administration abruptly lifted the airspace...

Dallas Cowboys superfan Carolyn Price dies after health battle

NBCDFW.com (Local) 2/10 5:25A NBCDFW Staff

Cowboys Nation is mourning after the death of beloved superfan Carolyn Price. According to Price s family, she had been ill since the end of the football season and missed the...

Fort Worth monks arrive in Washington, D.C. on foot after 15-week, 2,300-mile trek

NBCDFW.com (Local) 2/10 5:18A Deepa Bharath and Tiffany Stanle

A group of Buddhist monks reached Washington, D.C., on foot Tuesday, walking single file across a bridge over the Potomac River to cap a 15-week trek from Texas that has...

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Interdisciplinary Participation Grows as TCU Ranks Super Bowl Ads for USA Today

TCU News 2/11 7:10A kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

For the second year in a row, TCU was included in the publication's long-time measure of Super Bowl ad success. This year, College of Fine Arts students joined those from...

GE Aerospace employees, TCC students collaborate on canstruction service project

TCC News 2/11 5:36A JENNIFER NORRIS

FORT WORTH, Texas — GE Aerospace employees joined Tarrant County College students Monday for a hands-on community service endeavor benefiting the Trinity River campus food...

TCC celebrates record spring enrollment

TCC News 2/10 4:10A PR Marketing

FORT WORTH, Texas — Tarrant County College continues its record-setting enrollment trend, opening the spring 2026 semester with 47,578 students — a nearly 14% percent increase...

Fort Worth ISD report shows improved test scores over the first months of the school year

CBS DFW Education 2/10 3:14A Lacey Beasley

New data from Fort Worth ISD shows that test scores are improving. According to a progress report that will be shared with trustees Tuesday night, a mid-year assessment showed...

Horned Frogs in the News, Jan. 16-31, 2026

TCU News 2/4 7:21A kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

From nostalgia for 2016 to oil in Venezuela and from increasing your running speed to racing cars, media come to TCU for news and thought leadership.

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Turtles of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex

DFW Urban Wildlife 2/6 5:35A DFWUW

Dateline May 11, 2020 Dallas/Fort Worth Completed January 2026 Over the years I have found that there are a several turtle species [ ]

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Peach Cobbler Factory and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 2/16 12:52A RestaurantNews.com

The Peach Cobbler Factory, Paris Baguette, Original ChopShop, Cracker Barrel, and Mountain Mike s Pizza lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending February...

2026 Texas International Wine Competition – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 2/15 4:47A Jeff Cope

The Texas International Wine Competition (TXIWC) announced the results of its 2026 competition, held in January 2026. These Texas wineries were recognized for their exceptional wines: Top Wines Grand...

Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe Welcomes Mardi Gras & Crawfish Season

Crave DFW 2/13 8:33A Steven Doyle

Mardi Gras and crawfish season have officially arrived at Razzoo’s Cajun Caf e across DFW, creating the perfect convergence of bold flavor, festive energy, and authentic...

Join the 18th Annual Spicewood Vineyards Pair it with the Claret Chili Cook-Off

Texas Wine Lover 2/13 2:15A Jeff Cope

Press Release Join Spicewood Vineyards for the 18th annual world-famous chili cook-off happening on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. The Pair it with the...

Events: These Texas Wineries Want You to Join Them

Texas Wine Lover 2/11 4:52A Jeff Cope

The Texas Wine Lover website Guide and mobile app include many features designed to help you decide which wineries, meaderies, cideries, and local businesses to visit. Over...

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JUST FOR YOU!❤️

The Sister Studio 2/13 4:22A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Friday my friends! It has been a busy week around here, and I m very much looking forward to the long weekend! Do y all have anything fun planned this weekend? If anyone has any good...

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Veteran reliever Ryan Brasier agrees to minor league contract with Texas Rangers

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/10 5:25A Associated Press

The deal was announced by the Rangers on Tuesday, the same day as the team’s first workout for pitchers and catchers in Surprise, Arizona.

The Dallas Cowboys will play in Rio de Janiero in 2026

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/6 4:23A Mike D'Alonzo

The team will play in the NFL's first game in the Brazilian city.

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