Two North Texas barbecue joints crack top 10 on Texas Monthly's BBQ rankings
Twelve establishments in North Texas were awarded with a spot on the quadrennial list, but only the top 10 are ranked in order.
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Following a rainy start to the week, North Texas is warm and sunny
Expect a mix of sun and clouds across North Texas on Tuesday.
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Following a rainy start to the week, North Texas is warm and sunny
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Cloudy skies are in the forecast this week, but a nice break from rain chances returns to North Texas this weekend.
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North Texas under weather alert as severe storms move through
North Texas is under a First Alert Weather Day this Memorial Day due to severe storms. Thunder and lightning are widespread, with large hail, damaging winds, and flooding being the main threats. The highest flood risk is in Parker, Tarrant, and Dallas counties, where an aerial flood advisory is currently in effect.
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Two North Texas barbecue joints crack top 10 on Texas Monthly's BBQ rankings
Twelve establishments in North Texas were awarded with a spot on the quadrennial list, but only the top 10 are ranked in order.
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Kennedy's move appears to shortcut the CDC's outside vaccine advisers, dropping COVID vaccines from the list recommended for children and pregnant women.
Stocks rally after Trump announces pause on EU tariffs
Stocks jumped after the morning bell, amid signs of progress in the U.S.-EU trade talks.
Showers, storm chances linger across North Texas ahead of nice weekend
A shortwave system is moving out of North Texas, leaving behind a few lingering showers.
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RFK Jr. dropping COVID vaccine guidance for kids, pregnant women
Kennedy's move appears to shortcut the CDC's outside vaccine advisers, dropping COVID vaccines from the list recommended for children and pregnant women.
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Changes to Texas Lottery coming under bill making its way through Legislature
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Ten Commandments classroom bill advances in Texas Legislature
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Texas agricultural commissioner calls for ban on additives in public water
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