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It's National Pumpkin Day and there are deals and discounts! PJ’s Coffee is offering customers $2 off a large pumpkin latte in the PJ's app with the code PUMPKIN. Sprinkles is offering 20% off national cookie ship orders (before shipping) with the code 20OFFTODAY (Today.com special). Starbucks Rewards members can get half off any beverage from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. They’re calling it Yay Day!  ~ StarleneStringer  (photo credit: Starbucks.com)

Some people go above and beyond for their jobs and that includes, Dallas Animal Services workers. They responded when people called to report a crying kitten was stuck in a drainage ditch. The DAS officers crawled about 80 feet into the ditch and rescued the frightened cutie! - Starlene Stringer (photo credit: FOX4 News)

Our Texas Rangers are playing in The World Series!  After beating the Astros in Game 7 of the ALCS, Texas has advanced to The World Series for the first time since 2011. (photo credit: Texas Rangers)

Dallas ISD bus driver, Raquel Radford Baker, is being called a hero after she saved a child on her bus recently. The little boy was choking on a penny and Baker used the Heimlich to get it out. It was caught on video. Take a look! (photo credit: FOX 4 News)

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Hallmark Christmas movies begin airing this weekend. Enjoy!  ~ Starlene Stringer  (photo credit: WFAA)

If you like Chick-fil-A^®, you may love this! The popular fast-food chain has a new digital cookbook and it's FREE. In case you're wondering, their classic chicken salad is included, along with lots of new recipes that look delicious. Chick-fil-A^® officials say their goal is to reduce food waste and to bring awareness to hunger and food insecurity nationwide. Take a look and let us know if you make something delicious!  ~ Starlene Stringer (photo credit: Chick-fil-A)

Say hi to Hershey! This adorable dog has just been named the happiest hound in America and he lives right here, in Fort Worth. His owner, pet sitter Monica Wesevich, says Hershey helps her work by befriending dogs, cats, chickens, rabbits, sheep, goats, guinea pigs, finches, fish, and even hamsters. Congrats on your win Hershey! Keep up the great work. ~ Starlene Stringer

Today is National Pasta Day! That means there are deals and freebies for us to enjoy. The Olive Garden and Carrabbas’s are just a couple of the restaurants offering specials. Click the link for details. ~ Starlene Stringer

Not sure if she'll sing, "There Was Jesus" or not, but we do know the one and only, Dolly Parton, is performing at the Dallas Cowboys' Thanksgiving Day half time show. It's for a great cause!  The annual holiday game raises money for the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign.  ~ Starlene Stringer (photo credit: Dallas Cowboys)

Several TCU students did something super cool recently. They donated their hair to help children with cancer. Their donated locks are used to make wigs for those who have lost their hair. Grad student, Andre Giammattei organized the event, in honor of a late childhood friend. (photo credit: TCU Student Media)