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Vote for Star Local Media's Athlete of the Week
Each week throughout the 2026-27 school year, Star Local Media will recognize one of the standout student-athletes from its coverage area as Athlete of the Week....
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Texas Women’s Foundation awards nearly $1 million for nonprofits across North Texas
Through its 2026 Community Grant Cycle, Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF) has awarded $900,000 to 25 nonprofit organizations working to remove the barriers to economic security, stability and success for Texas women, their families and their futures....
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AnX Robotica Highlights Documented ProScan AI Workflow Performance from Submission to FDA
Separate FDA submissions report mean small-bowel capsule review-time reductions of 88.6% with ProScan-assisted reading and 24.7% with a recently cleared comparator AI-assisted workflow....
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6A Football Roundup: Prosper, Flower Mound pick up key rivalry wins
The Prosper football team has had Rock Hill’s number since the inception of their city rivalry game back in 2022, and the fifth iteration of that matchup on Friday didn’t alter that script....
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Richardson bar patrons recall stopping stabbing suspect
It's been nearly six months since four people were stabbed at a Richardson bar. Now three people who were there that night and jumped into action to help others are supporting each other....
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Richardson bar patrons reunite with bartender after stopping stabbing suspect
Nearly six months after a violent attack at a Richardson bar left four people injured, the regular patrons who stepped in to save a beloved bartender are opening up about their recovery and bond....
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Alkami Customers Prevent Over $263 Million in Fraud with BioCatch
Annual results from the Alkami-BioCatch partnership demonstrate the impact of behavior-based fraud prevention and highlight customer experiences from Gate City Bank and Raiz Federal Credit Union....
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Plano East volleyball reloads, making push for district title
Last season saw the Plano East volleyball team reach its first regional final since 2008 – the culmination of the efforts of a senior class that helped spearhead the program’s resurgence during their four years on the varsity hardwood....
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Plano West’s hot start doesn’t hold in blowout loss to Berkner
RICHARDSON – Coming off its bye week and going on the road against a fellow playoff hopeful, the Plano West football team got the start it needed on Thursday against Richardson Berkner. The other three quarters, however, were a different…...
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Hinojosa, Abbott split Texas voters in latest governor’s poll
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa are statistically tied in the race to become the state's next governor, according to a new YouGov poll....
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North Texas airport called out as 'most stressful' in America for travelers
Flight delays, cancellations and even the drive to terminals can add layers of frustration to already challenging travel experiences.
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Alkami and Bank Director Discuss How Banking Leaders Can Take AI From Ambition to Governed Action
Alkami and Bank Director's upcoming webinar will examine how financial institutions can strategically deploy AI to deliver measurable results
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Trintech to Showcase Governed AI for Finance at Workday Rising 2026
JD Finish Line and RaceTrac join Trintech to showcase finance transformation powered by Trintech and Workday
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Star Local Media’s Athlete of the Week: Flower Mound's Brady Magill
The Flower Mound football team got back on track after toughing out a 14-12 victory over Little Elm on Friday. The low-scoring ballgame was dictated by defense and special teams, and senior Brady Magill made key contributions in both areas....
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High stakes for Celina, Prosper ISD football teams at midpoint
High school football’s regular season recently reached its halfway mark, and the coming weeks will feature plenty to play for within the communities of Celina and Prosper....
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Area runners to watch as cross country postseason draws near
High school cross country athletes have logged plenty of miles since the 2026 season began in August, and those preparations will be put to the test next week with the start of the postseason....
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RKD Group Welcomes Kelly Kennedy as Chief Financial Officer
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 8, 2026/PRNewswire/ -- RKD Group, North America's top fundraising and marketing services firm supporting mission-driven organizations, announced today that Kelly Kennedy has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Kennedy will lead RKD's fi...
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The Pick-It Line: Previews and predictions for 10 of the area's top Week 7 HS football games
During the high school football season, Star Local Media will preview and predict the winners of 10 in-market games each week as part of its annual Pick-It Line....
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Ribbon Achieves Critical Infrastructure Modernization Milestone Across North America's Largest Transportation Network
Paves the way for a next-generation network without compromising operational continuity
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Simplilearn and Columbia Engineering Executive Education Launch Collaboration to Advance Agentic AI Skills Among Professionals
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Simplilearn, the global digital upskilling platform, along with Columbia Engineering Executive Education, has launched the Agentic AI Systems: Build, Deploy & Scale. The curriculum is designed to equip professionals with the skills neede...
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Suit filed after alleged secret recordings at Frisco gym
A woman is suing a Frisco Planet Fitness after she says she was secretly recorded in a tanning bed at the gym, and her lawsuit details other alleged infractions. FOX 4's Vania Castillo has more....
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UIL team tennis playoffs: Check out results from the bi-district round
The UIL team tennis playoffs got underway on Monday with the bi-district round. Here are the results for all high schools in Star Local Media’s coverage area....
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Texas high school volleyball rankings (Week of Oct. 5)
Here are this week's high school volleyball state rankings, per Texas Volleyball Insiders
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Cheapest gas stations in Dallas
Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Dallas using data from Gas Buddy
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Noah's Ark researchers ‘inching towards’ confirmation after drilling challenges natural-rock theory
A team investigating a boat-shaped formation in eastern Turkey says new evidence is strengthening its case that the site could hold the remains of Noah's Ark....
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Webinar: Alkami Brings Implementation Expertise to the Digital Banking "Stay-or-Switch?" Decision
Leaders from National Exchange Bank & Trust and Tri City National Bank, along with Alkami implementation experts, will discuss how to evaluate the full operational impact of a platform change and prepare for conversion....
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Knowtion Health Names Steven Huddleston Chief Executive Officer
Appointment accelerates Knowtion's growth as the company expands its leadership
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Fin Home Custom Contracting Releases Free Remodeling Cost Guide for Dallas-Fort Worth Homeowners
Dallas, TX / Storyteller / Oct 05, 2026 /
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KFC® Puts a Snackable Spin on its Iconic Bucket with $3.49* Go Buckets
Made for snacking on the go, Go Buckets are the first KFC bucket designed to fit in a standard car cupholder
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Convicted former U.S. House Speaker Hastert dies
(The Center Square) – Former U.S. House Speaker and convicted Illinois Republican Dennis Hastert has died at the age of 84.
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AWARD-WINNING BROTHER'S BOND BOURBON® TAKES FLIGHT WITH JETBLUE
Brother's Bond® 50ml Straight Bourbon Joins JetBlue's Onboard Spirits Offering Beginning October 1, 2026
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Star Local Media's 10 Games to Watch (Week of Oct. 5)
With a busy week of high school sports on the horizon, here are 10 of the top games to watch in Star Local Media's coverage area for this week and how to catch the action live....
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U.S. Renal Care & Satellite Healthcare Honor 25 Nurses with National DAISY Award During Nephrology Nurses Week
Nurses are recognized for exceptional clinical care, compassion, and commitment to patients