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Kansas City beat Philadelphia 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII Sunday night. But North Texas was a winner too! You see, FIVE players in this year's Super Bowl grew up here in DFW.  #winning (photo credit: WFAA)

Today is National Pizza Day! There are deals and freebies all over town. Sam's Club is offering $1 off its large pizzas (for $7.98), Chuck E. Cheese is offering BOGO and there are lots of other specials too. Click the pic to take a look! (photo courtesy of NBC5 & Getty Images)  ~ Starlene Stringer

The Kelce brothers are both playing in the Super Bowl this Sunday. But, they’re on opposite teams. So they’re mom has a custom jersey, with the Eagles on one side and KC on the other and she made her boys homemade chocolate chip cookies too!  — Starlene Stringer

Congratulations to DeSoto High School's Director of Choirs, Pamela Dawson. She just won a Grammy Music Educator of the Year! 

The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo ended over the weekend and the big winner was a 15-year-old girl from Canyon, Texas named, Sadie Wampler. But it’s the name of her Grand Champion Steer that earned her the $440,000 dollar prize, that has everyone talking. The teen named the steer, Snoop Dog.  – Starlene Stringer

He was told his newborn might not make it. But this Texas dad had faith! As he sang the word “Hallelujah,” it looked like his baby did too! #PraiseGod  – Starlene Stringer

Lots of North Texas schools are closed today, due to weather. So, it may be the perfect day to plan for prom. If you or someone you know is in need of a dress, but can’t afford one, you can get a nice one for free from the Prom Closet at St. Andrew Methodist Church in Plano. Share this good news with everyone you know! The doors open February 7th. (photo credit: NBC DFW)  ~ Starlene Stringer 

Putting food on the table for your family can be hard sometimes. So imagine how a homeless mom felt, while taking care of her two children and their dog. She eventually had to give Lilo away. But she left their beloved dog with a note, asking that she go to a good home. Their story is now enlightening others about homelessness!  – Starlene Stringer

Thousands of people prayed for two little girls from Saginaw recently. They were conjoined twins. But after much prayer, special training for doctors and the blessing of their parents, the babies were separated at Cook Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth this week. Both AmieLynn and JamieLynn Finley are doing great!  ~ Starlene Stringer

If someone stole something from you, you’d want it investigated. It was no different for police officer Barwig. He conducted an investigation to see who ate his lunch. But he knew his K9 was guilty. So, he read him his rights and took his mugshot!  – Starlene Stringer (photo credit: NBCDFW)