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  • Star-Telegram.com
  • Bradenton Herald
  • The Modesto Bee
  • Idaho Statesman
  • DFW.com

Past articles by Courtney:

Where to celebrate National Margarita Day in Dallas-Fort Worth

Several restaurants and bars around Dallas-Fort Worth are offering margarita specials on Feb. 22. → Read More

Smuckers recalls over 20 varieties of dog food

The J. M. Smucker Company, also known as Smucker's, is recalling over 20 varieties of dog food after concerns that some of the products might contain traces of a drug used to euthanize animals. → Read More

Freebies and discounts for Valentine's Day 2018

Several businesses across North Texas are offering special promotions on Feb. 14. → Read More

Freebies and discounts for Valentine's Day 2018

Several businesses across North Texas are offering special promotions on Feb. 14. → Read More

Rapper Travis Scott receives the key to his Texas hometown

The city of Missouri City also declared Feb. 10 as Travis Scott Day. → Read More

Casting call gives young girls chance to be in 'Waitress'

The hit Broadway musical is coming to North Texas this year with scheduled performances in Fort Worth and Dallas. → Read More

Rock camp for women is about music, but it’s also about navigating life to your own beat

The Pantherette Rock Retreat takes place Feb. 16-18 at Art 5th Avenue in Fort Worth. → Read More

2018 Mardi Gras events in Dallas-Fort Worth

Several Dallas-Fort Worth businesses are celebrating Fat Tuesday with Cajun-inspired food, drinks and fun. → Read More

Selena Gomez puts Fort Worth home back up for sale

The 10,016-square-foot home is located in Fort Worth’s luxurious Montserrat gated community. → Read More

Find out how to score free wings from Hooters on Valentine's Day

The annual #ShredYourEx promotion takes place Feb. 14 at participating Dallas-Fort Worth locations. → Read More

Free admission to SeaWorld in San Antonio for teachers, preschoolers

The SeaWorld promotion includes unlimited visits to the San Antonio theme park through Jan. 6, 2019. → Read More

Cane Rosso in Fort Worth is offering $1 pizza on Jan. 29

The promotion is just one of several festivities that the restaurant is offering in honor of its 4th anniversary. → Read More

Celebrate female friendship at these local Galentine’s Day events

Whether you’re single or in a relationship, Galentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to spend time with your girlfriends. → Read More

Where to buy Girl Scout cookies and how to order coookies online

From where to buy them to how much they cost, we’ve got the answers to all your Girl Scout cookie questions. → Read More

Valentine's Day events in Dallas-Fort Worth

Whether you’re looking for a romantic evening or just something to do with the kids, our list of events has you covered. → Read More

Former first lady Michelle Obama is coming North Texas this March

Michelle Obama will take part in this year’s #hearhere speaker series at Winspear Opera House in Dallas on March 8. → Read More

Score free concert tickets from Billy Bob's Texas by donating a coat

Fort Worth honky-tonk Billy Bob’s Texas is collecting new or gently worn coats and jackets to be distributed to local charities, through Jan. 31. → Read More

Poll: Vote for your favorite Girl Scout cookie

Do you daydream about Do-si-dos? Are you crazy about Caramel deLites? If so, you’ve come to the right place. → Read More

Diet Coke is getting a new look, new flavors

Coca-Cola announced Wednesday it is changing the design of the popular diet soft drink. → Read More

Selena Gomez visits her old home in Grand Prairie, Texas

In a post on her Instagram, the 25-year-old pop star said she visits the home every chance she gets. → Read More