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A Few of the Best Places to Go Ice Skating in the DFW Area

The Fun You Can Find at Enchant: The World's Largest Christmas Light Maze and Market

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Top Stories: ➊ – How the Star-Telegram investigated sex abuse in fundamental Baptist churches (Sunday), ➋ – Mixed-use project joining Mesquite's landmark rodeo complex (Friday), ➌ – Killer who shot newlywed, raped his wife on Mesquite walking trail to be executed (Tuesday), ➍ – Mixed-use project joining Mesquite's landmark rodeo complex (Friday), ➎ – Fox 4 wraps up Toys for Tots tour (Saturday)

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How the Star-Telegram investigated sex abuse in fundamental Baptist churches

Fort Worth Star-Telegram (News) 12/8 11:30P By Sarah Smith ssmith@star-tel

The Star-Telegram began its investigation into abuse at independent fundamental Baptist churches after two men were arrested in February and March on sexual abuse charges at a...

Paws Cause Kick-Off Event Raises Funds for SPCA of Texas Spay/Neuter Program

Mesquite BubbleLife iReporter 12/7 1:09A Victoria Albrecht

It was an intimate and relaxed evening for the SPCA of Texas Paws Cause kick-off party at Ralph Lauren on Wednesday, December 5. Guests of Paws Cause Chair, Susie Swanson, and SPCA of Texas supporters...

The Fun You Can Find at Enchant: The World's Largest Christmas Light Maze and Market

Mesquite BubbleLife iReporter 12/5 6:00A Riley Heruska

From now until December 30 in Arlington, a massive sprawl of shimmering lights and holiday activities is open for visitors. Enchant holds the world's largest Christmas light maze. However, the maze...

Related: 10 Things to Add to Your 2018 DFW Holiday Bucket List Mesquite BubbleLife iReporter

Frontiers of Flight Museum Welcomes Kris Kringle at Santa Day Celebration Dec. 16

Mesquite BubbleLife iReporter 12/4 6:31P Carla Meadows

Highlights include special family-fun festivities in celebration of the holidays This holiday season Santa Claus is leaving the reindeer behind as he arrives in his plane from the North Pole at the...

SPCA of Texas Hosts Jingle and Mingle Housewarming Party

Mesquite BubbleLife iReporter 12/4 3:22A Victoria Albrecht

The warm December weather couldnt stop 300 plus guests at the SPCA of Texas Jingle and Mingle Housewarming Party from donning their tackiest holiday sweaters and getting into the spirit of the season...

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Fox 4 wraps up Toys for Tots tour

FOX Dallas-Fort Worth (Good Day) 12/8 3:58A

Even though the Fox 4 Toys for Tots tour ended Saturday in Mesquite, you can still help the organization this holiday season.

A Few of the Best Places to Go Ice Skating in the DFW Area

Mesquite BubbleLife iReporter 12/7 4:00A Riley Heruska

Is there anything more magical than gliding across the ice with family and friends during the holidays? Although North Texas is short on natural bodies of water and freezing cold temperatures, we've...

5 Reasons to Binge-Watch The Haunting of Hill House If You Haven't Already

Mesquite BubbleLife iReporter 12/6 1:00A Riley Heruska

Before we dive into the details of this brilliant, terrifying show, let's clear one thing up: this Netflix original is not just for horror movie fanatics and people who like to be scared. It's also...

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Chargers in Cars Getting Coffee

Mesquite BubbleLife iReporter 12/3 4:22A Susan Newhouse

Dallas Christian School is excited to share the first episode of our new video series Chargers in Cars Getting Coffee with guest Steve Stroope, pastor of Lakepointe Church in Rockwall. Our...

10 Items College Students Wish You Would Include in Their Finals Care Package

Mesquite BubbleLife iReporter 11/29 4:00A Riley Heruska

It's that time of year again. College students are cramming for their finals, that last stretch before the glorious winter break. Chances are, if you know a student, they're stressed out of their mind...

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A Deeper Look At Lea Fisher: Inside Out

DFW Style Daily 12/11 3:50A Meredith Erikson

The ladies we love here at DFW Style Daily are multi-talented and diverse in their work. Prominent Dallas Reflectionist artist Lea Fisher is just that. Not only is she an...

Third Annual Dallas Millennial Gala: A Rose Gold Affair

DFW Style Daily 12/5 10:40A Kenya Mavhera

It s that time of year again, the third annual Dallas Millennial Gala (DMG) will take place this Saturday, Dec. 8, and we couldn t be more excited! This year s theme is a Rose...

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Public Reprimands - November 2018

UIL (The Leaguer) 12/6 4:59A

Football Bruni High School Patrick Colbert Collinsville High School Daniel Johnson Evant High School Shawn Harrison Judson Woodlake Hills Middle School Devon Kinney Longview...

A Day in the Life of a Professional Hockey Player

Mesquite BubbleLife iReporter 11/30 3:00A Allen Americans

As the hockey season ramps up, we wanted to take a look at what it takes to be an Allen Americans player. What does a normal day look like? What are the ups and downs? Today, we have insights from...

Killer who shot newlywed, raped his wife on Mesquite walking trail to be executed

Dallas Morning News (Golf) 12/11 11:50A Tasha Tsiaperas

Mixed-use project joining Mesquite's landmark rodeo complex

Dallas Morning News (Golf) 12/7 3:45A Steve Brown

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2444 Homestead Dr, Mesquite, TX 75181, $210,000 3 beds, 2 baths

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2323 sqft, 3 beds, 2 baths, single-family home in Mesquite, TX - 75181

402 Chancellorsville Dr, Mesquite, TX 75149, $229,900 3 beds, 2 baths

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1872 sqft, 3 beds, 2 baths, single-family home in Mesquite, TX - 75149

2204 Anita Dr, Mesquite, TX 75149, $139,900 4 beds, 2 baths

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1200 sqft, 4 beds, 2 baths, single-family home in Mesquite, TX - 75149

113 Woodbridge Way, Mesquite, TX 75149, $115,000 4 beds, 1 bath

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1212 sqft, 4 beds, 1 bath, single-family home in Mesquite, TX - 75149

908 Embassy St, Mesquite, TX 75149, $120,000 3 beds, 2 baths

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1287 sqft, 3 beds, 2 baths, single-family home in Mesquite, TX - 75149

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New entertainment park in 2019 will give North Texas city ‘the complete package’

DFW.com Chowtown 12/10 5:00A By Rick Mauch Special to the S

Folks in Weatherford are getting ready for an adventure. A Grand Adventure. Grand Adventure entertainment park is coming to town. Managing Partner Lonnie Pennington said it...

‘I always wanted to be in the business for the long haul,’ says local TV icon Bobby Wygant

DFW.com Chowtown 12/5 10:45A https://www.star-telegram.com/en

Longtime KXAS/Channel 5 entertainment reporter Bobby Wygant has been in the business for 70 years. She recently published a memoir, Talking to the Stars, detailing her career...

Have Yourself A Healthy Little Christmas

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 12/5 3:00A Bernice Butler

With the holiday season right around the corner, its time to kick it into full health mode so that the Jack Frost doesnt nip ya! Just think of the bathroom as the Scrooge of the household, wanting to...

This old theater’s revival envisions pro wrestling, concerts and film screenings

DFW.com Chowtown 12/5 3:00A By Elizabeth Campbell lizcampb

A long hidden gem is coming back to life when the historic Haltom Theater reopens on New Years Eve with a concert from the well-known band Metal Shop. In its Click to...

A flashy Brooklyn pizzeria opens in Clearfork, and there’s more pizza news

DFW.com Chowtown 12/4 4:05P By Bud Kennedy bud@star-telegr

These are great days for local pizza. The first location of Grimaldi’s Coal Brick-Oven Pizzeria, a Brooklyn favorite for three decades, is open in the Shops at Clearfork....

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When Your Kids Don’t Listen in the Morning

Kids Activities Blog 12/12 12:00A Becky Mansfield

I dreaded our mornings. The kids don t listen in the morning. I told my husband. They left an emotional scar on me every day. Nobody wanted to be rushed , and the cooperation was nil. Please...

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