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20 Fourth of July Firework Shows in the DFW Area

Ex-Miner QB Hired As Lehman OC

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Top Stories: ➊ – Financial giant Charles Schwab to begin work on new 5,000-person regional hub in Westlake (Wednesday), ➋ – Financial giant Charles Schwab to begin work on new 5,000 person regional hub in Westlake (Wednesday), ➌ – Double Murder-Suicide under Investigation in Sanger: Sheriff (Sunday), ➍ – North DFW 4th of July Events (Monday), ➎ – 5 Thoughts From The Westlake 7 On 7 State Qualifying Tournament (Monday)

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Financial giant Charles Schwab to begin work on new 5,000 person regional hub in Westlake

Westlake News Flash 6/21 7:21A

http://www.westlake-tx.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=135/636336444600000000

Double Murder-Suicide under Investigation in Sanger: Sheriff

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 6/18 9:46A CODY LILLICH

Sanger police and Denton County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating what appears to be a double homicide-suicide in Denton County. Photo Credit: NBC 5 News

Property Tax Protests Up in Collin, Dallas, Denton Counties

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 6/13 12:51A BEN RUSSELL

North Texas property tax rates have been on the rise recently and new numbers suggest property tax protests are up in Collin, Dallas and Denton counties for 2017. Photo Credit: NBC 5 News

Swarovski Estate in Westlake Up for Auction

Westlake News Flash 6/12 10:44A

http://www.westlake-tx.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=133/636328790890000000

DPS: Two Dead After Motorcycle Crash in Denton County

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 6/10 10:32A CHARLES NICHELSON

The Texas Department of Public Safety is reporting that two people are dead after a motorcycle crash on Highway 377 north of Aubrey, Texas. Photo Credit: Joseph Devenney

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20 Fourth of July Firework Shows in the DFW Area

Westlake BubbleLife iReporter 6/22 7:00A Riley Heruska

Fourth of July just wouldn't be the same without a healthy dose of sparklers and impressive explosions in the sky, am I right? Luckily, Texans like to go all-out when it comes to celebrating the...

Celebrate Everyday Like its Take Your Dog to Work Day with a Work Paws Playdate

Westlake BubbleLife iReporter 6/22 5:55A Katie Hill

Operation Kindness North Texas original and largest no-kill animal care and adoption center is encouraging businesses in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex to celebrate National Take Your Dog to Work...

Simple iPhone Photography Tips and Tricks

Westlake BubbleLife iReporter 6/21 7:00A Riley Heruska

In today's society, most people rarely tote around an expensive camera on a daily basis. Why should they when their smartphone probably has a camera feature with all the whistles and bells? More than...

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Books Your Kids Will Actually Want to Read

Westlake BubbleLife iReporter 6/20 9:00A Riley Heruska

Recently, we talked about how important it is to keep reading and learning alive over the summer break, especially for young children. The problem is, most kids don't squeal with excitement at the...

North DFW 4th of July Events

Westlake Family eGuide 6/19 9:41A Valerie

North DFW 4th of July Events 2017 Below you ll find a list of DFW 4th of July activities in Flower Mound, Lewisville, and the surrounding cities (Carrollton, Coppell, Copper Canyon, Double Oak,...

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Fun Ways to Keep Kids Learning Over Summer Break

Westlake BubbleLife iReporter 6/14 10:00A Riley Heruska

It's no secret that, for most kids, summer break means hitting pause on education for a few months. As much as your children want to veg out all summer, that's not always the best way to spend the...

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Texas Tomatoes: Ripe And Ready For Summer

Westlake BubbleLife iReporter 6/19 4:42A Shelia Huffman

You say tomaato, I say tomauto. Whatever! The brightly colored, highly anticipated round, red fruit is all over Dallas and is bursting with summer flavor. There is something about Texas and...

Mughlai Fine Indian Cuisine lives up to its name

DFW.com Chowtown 6/14 8:41A

A new Southlake location of the restaurant, which originated in Dallas, appeals to the senses, whether you re smelling the aromas, tasting the flavors or looking at the...

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Swimsuit Prep: Get Your Mind Into Shape First

DFW Style Daily 6/20 5:00A Natonya Medford

You look at your calendar and realize your special beach trip is two weeks away. Before you scramble through Pinterest looking for quick recipes or tricks to lose those extra...

Best In Dallas: Founder of Diva Down Productions Ki Ki J Shares Her Dallas Faves

DFW Style Daily 6/19 5:00A Lauren Gordon

We love a list and a Best In Dallas list is even better! Today, broadcast professional and social media specialist Ki Ki J is here to share her Dallas faves. Read on for her...

McCoy Road Represent Dallas and Family in Every Watch They Make

DFW Style Daily 6/16 5:00A Lauren Rosenthal

Since 1986, the hot Dallas summers provided a backdrop to the small family-owned walk-in shop on McCoy Road where three sisters sat pulling orders, packing, and replacing...

Best In Dallas: Writer-Producer Rex McGee Celebrates The South

DFW Style Daily 6/15 3:00P Lisa Petty

We love a list and a Best in Dallas list is even better! Today, we’re here to celebrate the South and, in particular, what makes Dallas-Fort Worth special. Here to give us a...

Luxury Sportswear Brand LEVENITY Releases Fall ’17 Capsule “WOMANKIND”

DFW Style Daily 6/15 4:27A Kali Ah Yuen

Redefining American ready-to-wear sportswear, Dallas-based brand LEVENITY hits the scene with the release of its Fall 17 capsule collection WOMANKIND (and we re all about...

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Ex-Miner QB Hired As Lehman OC

Texas HS Football News 6/22 7:26A Kyle Spishock

Photo via Matt Bush, USA TODAY Sports Lehman has hired former UTEP quarterback Mack Leftwich as their math teacher and offensive coordinator, as per recently hired HC Josh Kirkland: Lehman welcome new...

Texas Stix Earn Berth to the Connie Mack World Series!

Westlake BubbleLife iReporter 6/20 5:03A kima_x953552

Texas Stix Becomes 1 of 17 Teams Nationwide to Compete in Farmington Next to the College World Series or the MLB World Series, the opportunity to play in the Connie Mack World Series is one of the...

5 Thoughts From The Westlake 7 On 7 State Qualifying Tournament

Texas HS Football News 6/18 9:15P Hunter Cooke

First off, no one had more fun than Del Valle There was a bunch of fun to be had last Friday, but no one had more fun than the crew from Del Valle. Del Valle is having the most fun ever and it s great...

Austin Westlake RB Nakia Watson Commits To Wisconsin

Texas HS Football News 6/10 7:41A Tony Venegas

Photo via Brian Ullstead, TexasHSFootball.com The Wisconsin Badgers picked up a powerful commit on Saturday as Austin Westlake running back Nakia Watson announced his commitment to the Badgers....

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1501 Wills Ct, Westlake, TX 76262, $2,195,000 5 beds, 6 baths

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7209 sqft, 5 beds, 6 baths, single-family home in Westlake, TX - 76262

1207 Perdenalas Trl, Westlake, TX 76262, $499,995

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Vacant lot in Westlake, TX - 76262

1811 Broken Bend Dr, Westlake, TX 76262, $0 5 beds, 2 baths

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5863 sqft, 5 beds, 2 baths, single-family home in Westlake, TX - 76262

1700 Wisteria Way, Westlake, TX 76262, $2,850,000 5 beds, 5 baths

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7411 sqft, 5 beds, 5 baths, single-family home in Westlake, TX - 76262

North Texas Cities Among Best Places for Families

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 6/14 11:22A Steve Smith

A new study lists several North Texas cities among the best places to raise a family in Texas. SmartAsset looked at 87 cities with a population greater than 25,000 for the study, and measured them on...

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Senate health care bill released

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/22 5:15A Betsey Guzior

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell unveiled the chamber's version of the health care reform bill Thursday. What is emerging about the bill: Planned Parenthood: Slate is...

Clues to McConnell's secret healthcare bill

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/16 5:02A Betsey Guzior

Forces are lining up for and against the Senate's healthcare reform bill while details remain out of the public eye. The Washington Post reports that Senate Majority Leader...

Mental illness acceptance, aging baby boomers swell company's growth

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/15 9:13P Bill Hethcock

Increasing societal acceptance of the realities of mental and behavioral health is swelling demand for this company’s services. The company focuses primarily on senior...

Personalized approach infuses Dallas-based provider with growth

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/15 9:07P Bill Hethcock

Through a mix of acquisitions, organic growth and diversification into other services, specialty infusion provider Paragon Healthcare Inc. has almost tripled its revenue in...

Access to quick, efficient revenue growth? Dallas firm fits the bill

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/15 9:03P Jason Roberson

It seems as if Access Healthcare is growing revenue as fast as it processes health care billing codes. The company, which focuses on back office revenue cycle management, grew...

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Burleson Aquaponics Farm Gains 'Naturally Grown' Certification

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 6/22 5:57A Adrienne Cohen

DFW Aquaponics Farms, LLC, with headquarters in Burleson, has become the first Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) aquaponics farm in Texas. The farm is only the 10 th aquaponics grower in the United...

North Oak Cliff

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 6/22 5:00A Bernice Butler

The Connected Communities of West Jefferson and West Davis by Amy Martin Natural Awakenings DFW Edition and GreenSourceDFW.org are partnering in a new series called Green...

Flamingle in Garland Texas on National Pink Flamingo Day!

Features 6/22 2:56A Liz Berry

Don Featherstone and wife Photo courtesy Plastics News Pink Flamingo Day was declared in 2007 by Dean Mazzaralla, the mayor of Leominster, MA to honor the work of Don Featherstone, creator of the...

Rep. Chellie Pingree: We Must Act to Protect Integrity of the Certified Organic Label

Civil Eats 6/21 11:00P Chellie Pingree

As a longtime farmer, I work hard to ensure that food I sell with a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) certified organic logo lives up to that label’s stringent standards....

POLLINATOR WEEK JUNE 19-25

Features 6/21 5:36A Liz Berry

Ten years ago the U.S. Senates unanimous approval and designation of a week in June as National Pollinator Week marked a necessary step toward addressing the urgent issue of declining pollinator...