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Lenten Season Menu Options at Aw Shucks and Big Shucks Oyster Bar

Rodeo Celina Returns to Southfork Ranch May 30 - June 1

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Keller ISD considers budget; split won't generate budget savings

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 2/28 4:00A Wayne Carter and Alanna Quillen

The number of people with measles in Texas increased to 146 in an outbreak that led this week to the death of an unvaccinated school-aged child, health officials said Friday. The number of cases —...

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Jersey Mikes and Wipe Out Kids Cancer Unite to Fight Pediatric Cancer100% of Sales Donated

Westlake BubbleLife iReporter 3/5 4:44A Mary Jane Coker

Wipe Out Kids Cancer (WOKC) is teaming up with 88 Jersey Mikes Subs locations across DFW in March to raise funds in the fight against pediatric cancer. As part of Jersey Mikes 15th Annual Month of...

Rodeo Celina Returns to Southfork Ranch May 30 - June 1

Westlake BubbleLife iReporter 3/5 4:31A Kelly Hunter

When Rodeo Celina returns to the famed Southfork Ranch, guests will be surrounded by not only the spirit of the American West but also a sense of community commitment. Collin Countys only...

Small Spaces – BIG IDEAS!

IBB Design 3/3 7:24P Jory Gattis

With more clients downsizing or acquiring second homes in high-rises and townhomes, I’ve embraced the challenge of maximizing function and style in tighter The post Small...

Easy Travel Looks

Tanya Foster 3/1 8:00P Tanya Foster

Happy Monday, Happy March! Spring break is just around the corner, so that means many of you need to start your packing lists. Whenever we take trips, I get so many questions in regards to what to...

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Shawarma Press Expands Footprint in Atlanta With Digital Kitchen at Forrest Eatery in Midtown

Restaurant News 3/6 12:28A RestaurantNews.com

Ordering delicious, authentic Mediterranean food has never been easier at the new Shawarma Press Digital Kitchen in Midtown. Located at 800 Forrest Eatery, the digital kitchen...

Texas High Plains – The Undiscovered Wine Destination

Texas Wine Lover 3/6 12:10A Neal Addy

Name a first-rate Texas wine destination… I’ll wait. Did the name Lubbock spring to mind? Perhaps it should. Lubbock serves as the perfect gateway to one of the most...

Lenten Season Menu Options at Aw Shucks and Big Shucks Oyster Bar

Westlake BubbleLife iReporter 3/5 4:37A Kathy Beazley

Dive into a sea of delicious options this Lenten season with Aw Shucks and Big Shucks Oyster Bar ! From Ash Wednesday on March 5 to Easter Sunday on April 20 at any of the locations in Dallas,...

Kenny's Restaurants Announce March Specials

Westlake BubbleLife iReporter 3/5 4:30A Kelly Hunter

Each of the Kennys restaurants prides itself on creating special experiences for every diner. Throughout March, the five restaurants will each offer unique specials available through Monday, Mar. 31....

Texas Hill Country Wineries Partners with Wine Folly to Launch Texas Hill Country Region Guide

Texas Wine Lover 3/5 3:56A Jeff Cope

Press Release Texas Hill Country Wineries (THCW) is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Wine Folly , the globally recognized authority in wine education, to...

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THE POWER OF MATCHING SETS: FASHION MADE EASY

The Middle Page 3/4 4:06A Cathy Williamson

THE POWER OF MATCHING SETS: FASHION MADE EASY Hello, ladies, it s finally March! January seemed to last so long, and February was a blink! I, for one, am so glad the days are getting longer and the...

Did Someone Say AMAZON!??

The Sister Studio 3/1 3:27A Jennifer Reed

Happy Friday, y all! I can t believe today is the last day of February January felt like an eternity and this month has just flown by! I rounded up all of my Amazon favorites from the month here for y...

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Antetokounmpo joins 20,000-point club as Bucks roll past short-handed Mavericks 137-107

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/6 1:40A Associated Press

The 30-year-old Antetokounmpo has scored 20,010 career points, becoming the 52nd player to reach 20,000.

Texas Rangers expect slugger Adolis García ready for opening day since oblique strain is mild

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/5 7:24A Associated Press

Manager Bruce Bochy told reporters Wednesday that the two-time All-Star slugger had “not quite” a Grade 1 strain.

Top-ranked Auburn 'physically dominated' in loss to No. 22 Texas A&M

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/5 3:35A Associated Press

To Auburn coach Bruce Pearl the reason his team fell to No. 22 Texas A&M Tuesday night was clear. “They just physically dominated us,” he said.

Vassell's career-high 37 points lead Spurs past struggling Nets 127-113

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/5 2:54A Associated Press

San Antonio had 37 assists to become the first team in NBA history with 20-plus assists in 200 straight games.

Thomas Harley scores in final seconds to lift Stars to 4-3 win over Devils

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/5 2:47A Associated Press

The Stars won for the 11th time in 14 games while trying to keep pace with Central Division-leading Winnipeg.

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DFW is Home to Six out of the Thirty Fastest Growing Affluent Suburbs in 2025

DFW Urban Realty 2/26 7:42P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex continues to be a hotspot for luxury real estate, with affluent homebuyers flocking to its premier suburban communities. Offering a dynamic...

Top Ten High Rise Condo Apartment Urban Districts in Dallas Fort Worth, TX

DFW Urban Realty 2/25 8:41P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

One of our agents recently came to me and asked What are the top ten urban districts to purchase or rent a high rise condo or apartment in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX? I thought...

Just Listed Luxury Home in Rowlett at 4001 Dalton Near Lake Ray Hubbard

DFW Urban Realty 2/23 7:43P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed Luxury Home in Rowlett, TX Nestled in the highly sought-after Enclave at Liberty Grove, 4001 Dalton Drive in Rowlett, Texas, offers a harmonious blend of serene...

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Texas health officials still unsure of the cause of the measles outbreak

Spectrum Local News Health 3/5 10:00A Kaila Garrett

The number of cases has risen to 159 as of Tuesday, according to the state health commissioner.

Dallas startup with de-extinction goals creates wooly mouse

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/5 1:53A Brent Wistrom

Meet the wooly mouse. While they're super cute, the work is largely a demonstration of how the company plans to develop full-sized woolly mammoths in the years ahead.

West Texans, Mennonites at center of measles outbreak choose medical freedom over vaccine mandates

Spectrum Local News Health 3/4 3:14A Associated Press

The virus is spreading among Gaines County’s Mennonite community, where government mandates are not trusted.

Houston medical center receives severe sanctions for organ transplant scandal

Spectrum Local News Health 2/26 7:06A Kelsey Leffingwell

In April, an investigation revealed a doctor’s alterations to Memorial Hermann’s liver transplant database, changing deceased donor age and weight.

An unvaccinated child has died in the Texas measles outbreak

Spectrum Local News Health 2/26 6:14A Associated Press

A child who was not vaccinated has died from measles in West Texas.

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Taco Salad Bowl

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/4 11:00P Krista

Who needs tortillas?! These Taco Salad Bowls pack in all the deliciousness of a taco, minus the empty carbs. With seasoned ground beef, crisp romaine, black beans, and all your favorite taco toppings,...

The Future of California’s Climate-Smart Farming Programs

Civil Eats 5/4 10:00P Naoki Nitta

The first part of this article originally appeared in The Deep Dish, our members-only newsletter. Become a member today and get the next issue directly in your inbox. In 2019, as California’s...

Easy Scones

Love and Lemons 5/4 2:20A Jeanine Donofrio

The best scones are buttery, flaky, and moist inside. They re crisp and crumbly around the edges, perfect for pairing with a cup of coffee or tea. Scones can get a bad rap for...

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...