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Top Stories: ➊ – Texas measles outbreak includes multiple cases at a day care in Lubbock (Tuesday), ➋ – Surveillance video shows masked men during North Texas home invasion (Tuesday), ➌ – Premier’s 100 Top Hospitals 2025 (Wednesday), ➍ – Inspiring Pitch (Wednesday), ➎ – 2009 Sexual Awareness on College Campuses (Saturday)

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Inspiring Pitch

Fort Worth Weekly 4/9 11:46A Fort Worth Weekly

I recently went out to support a friend’s oldest boys. They had a high-school rugby match in Bedford. It was a great evening for it, and it felt good to be back out at the...

Surveillance video shows masked men during North Texas home invasion

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 4/8 3:48A Nicole Nielsen

A Southlake family is speaking out after a terrifying home invasion where four masked men broke into their house despite locked doors, an iron gate and home security measures....

Big Ticket 4.2 // Let’s Save Democracy

Fort Worth Weekly 4/2 7:42A Fort Worth Weekly

According to writer Robert Brezsny, all of us who are paying attention should understand that we are embedded in a red-alert emergency crisis. “For now, I’ll refrain from enumerating the US government...

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Style Focus: Florals And Patterns

Tanya Foster 4/10 10:34A Tanya Foster

Happy Friday! Can you believe Easter is only a week away? In case you missed it, here is my Easter edit with all things Easter related. If you're still looking for something to wear, you may find it...

Easy Home Decor Updates

Tanya Foster 4/3 8:14A Tanya Foster

Do you ever wonder if your house needs a little refresh? The answer is YES and this is the perfect time to focus on some home decor updates. Today I want to share a few home pieces and some tips on...

5 Bible Verses I Keep Coming Back to When I Need Encouragement

Brighton the Day 4/2 6:34A Brighton

A while back, I shared these Bible verses on stories—and so many of you screenshotted them that I knew I needed to elaborate. These are the verses I return to again and again when I need the reminder...

Park Place Lexus Plano Recognizes Frisco ISD Teachers of the Year

Westlake BubbleLife iReporter 3/31 5:34A Mary Jane Coker

Park Place Lexus Plano recognized Frisco Independent School District Teachers of the Year, Robert Fitzgerald and Sarah Dickerson. Fitzgerald was named Elementary Teacher of the Year and Dickerson was...

Dwell with Dignity Announces the Return of Thrift Studio, Presented by Amazon

Westlake BubbleLife iReporter 3/31 2:36A Juliette DC

Dwell with Dignity , a nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives through design, announces the return of its largest fundraiser, Thrift Studio, presented by Amazon. The event kicks off with an...

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Wines of the Derby: What Are the Best Wineries of the Bluegrass State

Texas Wine Lover 4/11 3:48A Gus Hall

Most horse racing enthusiasts would agree that the Kentucky Derby is not an ordinary horse race. It is more of a celebration of horse racing culture, where good people gather...

Hop Into Flavor with Dickey’s Easter ‘Cue Collection and BUNNYCUE Deal

Restaurant News 4/10 10:51A RestaurantNews.com

Celebrate the season with 20% off festive family packs, available for a limited time Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) This Easter, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is making mealtime...

Jake Paul and His Team Get Ready to Rumble with Dog Haus Expansion

Restaurant News 4/9 5:16A RestaurantNews.com

Global Boxing Superstar to open several new locations by year-end, business partners join in on the action Pasadena, CA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Following his partnership...

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Quadruples Growth in Q1, Targets 45-Unit Mark for 2025

Restaurant News 4/8 2:36A RestaurantNews.com

The Texas Born and Breaded chicken finger franchise closed the first quarter with exceptional results, opening nine restaurants and awarding another 10. Frisco, TX (...

How One of LA’s Most Talented Chefs Injected Life Into Dallas’s Fine Dining Scene

Eater Dallas 4/7 3:09A Courtney E. Smith

Caviar is always on the menu at the Mansion, and chef Charles Olalia serves it with lumpia. Chef Charles Olalia looked to the Mansion’s history, and Filipino five-spice mix, to reimagine the...

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BETTER LATE THAN NEVER: EASTER DRESSES (THAT WILL WORK ALL SPRING LONG

The Middle Page 4/11 6:00A Cathy Williamson

Yes, I’m that person rolling in fashionably late with Easter dress ideas, but hear me out! If you’re still staring at your closet wondering what to wear for church or brunch this Sunday, I’ve got you...

5 Beauty Must haves: All Amazon!?

The Sister Studio 4/11 4:58A Jennifer Reed

Happy Friday, my friends! We made it to the weekend, wahoo!! I wanted to do something a little different today and sing praises to 5 Beauty Products that I looooove from Amazon . These are all...

Target’s Weekly WOW List!!!??

The Sister Studio 4/8 4:38A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Tuesday my friends! We had the gloomiest weather over the weekend, but the sun is back out today and it s making me so happy! I hope everyone is having a great start to their week! I...

Such good SAVINGS!!!?

The Sister Studio 4/4 3:21A Jennifer Reed

Cheers, my friends we made it to Friday! I hope everyone has had a great week so far and has fun weekend plans. It s supposed to rain here most of the weekend, so I m just hoping for some sunshine at...

WHY FRINGE IS A MUST-HAVE TREND FOR SPRING

The Middle Page 4/2 3:49A Cathy Williamson

WHY FRINGE IS A MUST-HAVE TREND FOR SPRING Hello ladies! Are you in full Spring fever mode? I am so excited about Spring. However, it s been super rainy this month and already pretty darn warm. That s...

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Hellebuyck gets NHL-best 8th shutout and Jets move closer to West top seed with 4-0 win at Stars

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/11 2:14A Associated Press

Dallas had been the only NHL team without a shutout loss.

Public Reprimands - March 2025

UIL (The Leaguer) 4/10 9:01A

Baseball Big Spring High School Jonathan Duran Brownsville Porter High School Oscar Cortez Burton High School Matt Thaler Caldwell High School Luke Calvert Comal Canyon Lake...

With NCAA settlement pending, Power Four conference stakeholders lobby lawmakers on Capitol Hill

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/10 2:26A Associated Press

There was no firm conclusion to the talks, but multiple stakeholders involved came out of them with positive takeaways.

Luka Doncic scores 45 points in Dallas return as Lakers clinch playoff spot with 112-97 win

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/10 1:30A Associated Press

Doncic's emotional return came two months after a seismic trade out of nowhere that sent the five-time All-Star to Los Angeles.

Texas point guard Rori Harmon to return next season in bid to get Longhorns back to the Final Four

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/9 6:35A Associated Press

Harmon has a medical redshirt season to use after a knee injury knocked her out of the 2023-24 season after just 12 games.

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JUST LISTED Completely Remodeled Home for sale in Euless, TX

DFW Urban Realty 4/7 8:17P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed: Completely Remodeled Home For Sale in Euless, TX 610 Stonewall Drive, Euless, TX - Midway Park Subdivision $318,400 This beautifully updated home in Euless, TX...

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Premier’s 100 Top Hospitals 2025

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/9 12:00A

These are the top hospitals in America, according to Premier’s 100 Top Hospitals rankings for 2025, which is based on clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, patient...

Texas measles outbreak includes multiple cases at a day care in Lubbock

Spectrum Local News Health 4/8 5:10A Associated Press

Case count and hospitalization numbers in Texas have climbed steadily since the outbreak began.

Healthcare finance trends for 2025

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/3 3:32A Commerce Bank

Healthcare leaders enter 2025 facing a host of pressing imperatives. They need to promote sustainable financial health, address patient affordability and financial experience,...

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USDA Shares (Incomplete) List of Frozen Programs With Congress

Civil Eats 4/11 8:30A Lisa Held

April 11, 2025 – In response to requests from Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota), USDA officials provided a list of 15 agency programs...

Ranch Water Recipe

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/10 11:00P Krista

This fruity ranch water recipe with spicy Tajin rim is spiked with tequila for a refreshing 5-minute cocktail. Made right in the sparkling water bottle, it s the perfect drink for all your summer...

Hop Into Flavor with Dickey’s Easter ‘Cue Collection and BUNNYCUE Deal

Restaurant News 4/10 10:51A RestaurantNews.com

Celebrate the season with 20% off festive family packs, available for a limited time Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) This Easter, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is making mealtime...

Payasam: Creamy, Dreamy Comfort You’ll Fall in Love With

Life at the Table 4/10 9:37A Chef Sandra Lewis

Enjoy a Dessert That’s Rich in Flavor and History What if the simplest ingredients in your pantry could transport you to a centuries-old South Indian celebration with just one...

25 Best Easter Brunch Ideas

Love and Lemons 4/10 2:26A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

With Easter just a few weeks away, I m busy planning my Easter brunch menu. If you are too, you re in the right place! Below, I ve rounded up my best Easter brunch ideas,...