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Blue Ribbon Brilliance: Record-Breaking Night at the Equest Blue Ribbon Gala

Flower Mound voters to consider $112 million in bonds for parks & rec, street improvements

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Dallas artist gives a historic Jefferson Boulevard mural a makeover for Cinco de Mayo

KERA News 5/2 8:30A Zara Amaechi

Dallas artist Jesus Alba restored a historic mural on Jefferson Boulevard, adding modern touches while honoring Mexican history ahead of the Cinco de Mayo parade.

Rowlett Reviews Book Club closes the year with exciting presentation and luncheon on May 20

Blue Ribbon News 5/2 7:35A Melanie M

Rowlett, TX (May 2, 2025) Our season finale for the Rowlett Reviews Book Club will be a WWII trilogy featuring Audrey Hepburn, Carole Lombard, and Jimmy Stewart. It will be...

Rockwall’s Concert by the Lake series features tribute band, Def Leggend on Thursday, May 8

Blue Ribbon News 5/2 7:09A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (May 2, 2025) Thursday nights this summer will be extra special in Rockwall as the city presents its annual Concert by the Lake series. Held at The Harbor between...

Rockwall High School Stingerette Senior Spotlight: Jasmyne Ivy

Blue Ribbon News 5/2 6:49A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (May 2, 2025) Jasmyne Ivy is our next Stingerette Senior Spotlight. Jasmyne is the daughter of Fonda and Barry Ivy. She is a three-year member of the team and...

Severe storms expected in North Texas on Friday before weekend calm

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 5/2 1:41A CBS Texas

Storms ignited along the Red River Friday morning, bringing hail and damaging winds. By the afternoon, another round of severe weather is likely for the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Storms containing...

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Blue Ribbon Brilliance: Record-Breaking Night at the Equest Blue Ribbon Gala

Denton BubbleLife iReporter 5/2 3:00A Anna Davis

The 44 th Annual Equest Blue Ribbon Gala was a night where cowboy boots and big-hearted bidding came together in a spirited celebration that still has Dallas buzzing. On April 25, Gilleys Dallas was...

6 Essential Tips to Planning the Interiors for Your New Build

IBB DESIGN 4/30 11:50P IBB AT Home

Congratulations on building your new home! This milestone is both thrilling and full of possibilities. But once the excitement settles, you may find yourself wondering, The...

North Texas Foster Care Collaborative Helps to Spread Awareness about Child Abuse

Denton BubbleLife iReporter 4/24 3:56A Culver Public Relations

At least one in seven children in the United States have experienced some form of abuse or neglect in the past year, and an estimated 1,840 children have died from child abuse or neglect. To recognize...

SERVPRO Team Shaw Bolsters Growth with Two Major Acquisitions in 2025

Denton BubbleLife iReporter 4/22 11:48P Jennifer Halstead

SERVPRO Team Shaw Expands Again in 2025 SERVPRO Team Shaw , one of the largest franchises in the country, continues to make waves in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market under the leadership of...

Best Things to Do in DFW with Kids This Week (April 22 – 29, 2025)

Denton Family eGuide 4/22 5:21A Family eGuide

Spring is springing in North Texas and so are the events! We ve done the work and rounded up all the best things to do in DFW with kids this week in our latest issue. Flip...

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North Texas mothers on opposing sides of school choice issue share their perspectives

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 4/24 5:43A Lacey Beasley

As legislation providing public funds for students to attend private schools inches closer to the governor's desk, North Texas parents both for and against shared their...

Release of long-delayed 2023 TEA school ratings shows declines for major North Texas ISDs

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 4/24 5:25A Lacey Beasley

The Texas Education Agency released 2023 A-F performance ratings for individual public schools and districts Thursday. The release comes after the TEA prevailed in a...

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Back to the High Plains: Rediscovering English Newsom Cellars

Texas Wine Lover 5/2 12:36A Laurinda Thomas

I’m not sure why it seems to take some sort of wine-related event for me to head to the Texas High Plains, as it is just a little over a two-hour drive to Lubbock and about 2½...

Visiting Charleston Taylor Estate: An Experiential Winery Opens in Johnson City

Texas Wine Lover 4/29 1:58A Jeff Cope

A new winery has opened in Johnson City with some unique features at a Texas winery that I have never seen before. Considering I have visited over 540 Texas wineries in the...

River Cruising with Messina Hof Founders Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo in Burgundy

Texas Wine Lover 4/25 4:40A Jeff Cope

AmaWaterways AmaCello Imagine sipping a glass of your favorite Texas wine while cruising down a river in Burgundy, surrounded by rolling vineyards and centuries-old castles. Sounds dreamy, right?...

5 Tips for Making Your Wine Retail Business Stand Out

Texas Wine Lover 4/25 2:38A Gus Hall

Though competitive, the wine retail sector is rich with tradition, flavor, and history. Whether you are located in a local area or a busy urban environment, differentiating...

2025 Los Angeles International Wine Competition – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 4/23 10:52P Jeff Cope

The 90th anniversary Los Angeles International Wine Competition (LAIWC) has released its 2025 results. The wine competition judging took place April 1-3 in Los Angeles. The...

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THOUGHTFUL GIFT IDEAS FOR MOTHER’S DAY

The Middle Page 4/27 3:49A Cathy Williamson

Celebrating Mother s Day: Thoughtful Gift Ideas for all of the mamas Hello, ladies! I hope you all have had a great weekend. I hosted my mom s 85th birthday dinner at our home on Friday night. It was...

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MY FAVORITE SPRING BLAZERS

The Middle Page 4/22 2:16A Cathy Williamson

MY FAVORITE SPRING BLAZERS Hello, ladies! I hope you all had a blessed Easter weekend! After we got back from St. Barts last Monday night, the week was a total blur! I had a lot to catch up on,...

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Gregg Popovich out as Spurs head coach, transitions to another role

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/2 6:02A Katharine Finnerty

Gregg Popovich will no longer be the head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, the team announced Friday.

MacKinnon gets credit for fluky go-ahead goal as Avs tie series with 7-4 win over Stars in Game 6

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/2 2:42A Associated Press

Stars coach Pete DeBoer is 8-0 all-time in Game 7s, while the Avalanche have lost the last six times they’ve been in a decisive seventh game.

Mikko Rantanen is settling in as a Star, and now really on other side after goal against the Avs

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/1 4:39A Associated Press

Mikko Rantanen is now really on the other side, settling in as a Star and going back to Colorado with a chance to advance in the NHL playoffs.

Athletics bust out in 9th with 2-run homer by Rooker and grand slam by Butler, beat Rangers 7-1

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/1 4:23A Associated Press

Brent Rooker hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the ninth inning as the Athletics beat the Rangers 7-1.

Javy Báez's 9th career grand slam leads Tigers over Astros 7-4

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/1 3:59A Associated Press

Javy Báez capped a five-run third inning with his ninth career grand slam, Detroit Tigers avoided a series sweep by beating the Houston Astros 7-4.

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JUST LISTED: Updated 3 Car Garage Home For Sale in Denton, TX

DFW Urban Realty 4/19 9:48P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed: Updated Home For Sale at 1400 San Marino Lane in Denton, TX – Ridgemont Addition 1400 San Marino Lane, Denton TX 76205 – Ridgemont Addition If you’re buying a...

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Measles jumps borders in North America with outbreaks in Canada, Mexico and U.S.

Spectrum Local News Health 5/1 2:29A Associated Press

North America’s three biggest measles outbreaks continue to balloon, with more than 2,500 known cases.

Houston, Dallas rank among worst in U.S. for ozone pollution, air quality report reveals

Spectrum Local News Health 4/30 6:15A Christine Sanchez

Almost half of the U.S. population lives with “unhealthy” levels of harmful air pollution, a report from the American Lung Association reveals.

Baylor Scott & White-leased medical complex in Plano bought by LA firm

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/25 6:55A Aayush Gupta

A Los Angeles-based real estate investment firm has acquired a medical complex in Plano. The 49,228-square-foot property was first developed in 2022 and is fully leased.

First confirmed case of measles in Dallas-Fort Worth child, health officials say

Spectrum Local News Health 4/23 9:48A Kaila Garrett

There has been a confirmed case of the measles involving a student at Willow Spring Middle School, according to Collin County Health Care Services.

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Burrata Caprese

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/1 11:00P Krista

This baked burrata caprese with roasted cherry tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic reduction is the perfect easy summer appetizer. Served on buttery, toasty sourdough for the most...

The Case for Homemade Guacamole

Love and Lemons 5/1 1:55A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

A few weeks ago, I went out to dinner with friends at a neighborhood Mexican restaurant. As we looked over the menu (I was deciding between portobello tacos or veggie...

Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Fires Up the Flavor for National Bar-B-Que Month

Restaurant News 5/1 1:49A RestaurantNews.com

Celebrating a Time-Honored Texas Tradition with Bold Flavors and Southern Flair Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) As the aroma of smoked meat begins to fill the Texas air,...

Oatmeal Waffles With Strawberry Compote

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/30 11:00P Krista

Oatmeal Waffles are a delicious start to any morning, especially when they re topped with a fresh strawberry vanilla bean compote. They re crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and all around...

The Biggest Dallas Restaurant News This Month, April 2025

Eater Dallas 4/30 3:11A Courtney E. Smith

Terrazza di Triozzi opened on Lower Greenville just in time for one of the best patio weather seasons DFW has seen in years. | Terrazza di Triozzi The TL;DR of Dallas food and dining news this April,...