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Culinary Delights Abound this Spring at These North Texas Food and Wine Festivals

Easter Egg Hunts and Activities North DFW

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Apr 19 Sat

Create a Handblown Glass Egg from Molten Glass!
10:00 AM -
4:30 PM
Apr 23 Wed

Texas Rangers Lunch and Learn
11:30 AM -
1:30 PM
Apr 26 Sat

Make a Flared Glass Bowl at Vetro Glassblowing!
All Day
Runs until Mon 04/28/2025

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Top Stories: ➊ – RFK Jr.'s mixed message about the measles outbreaks draws criticism from health officials (Wednesday), ➋ – Measles exploded in Texas after stagnant vaccine funding. New cuts threaten the same across the U.S. (Sunday), ➌ – Study: Austin among top healthiest cities in U.S., other Texas cities lag behind (Tuesday), ➍ – The healthcare industry challenge: Cutting costs without compromising care (Thursday), ➎ – Bird flu detected in 4 mammal species in Texas Panhandle (Thursday)

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FBI Dallas reflects on past fugitives on 75th anniversary of ‘Ten Most Wanted Fugitives' list

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 3/15 10:21A Sara Hummadi

The FBI in Dallas added and located seven fugitives to the list in it s 75 year history On the 75th anniversary of the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, the FBI s Dallas...

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Spring Favorites Under $50

Tanya Foster 3/16 5:00A Tanya Foster

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Today is your LUCKY day because I have an amazing special offer for you! Recently, I have been loving all of my pieces from Pink Lily . They have such cute spring pieces at an...

Easter Egg Hunts and Activities North DFW

Westlake Family eGuide 3/16 2:15A Valerie

2025 Easter Egg Hunts and Activities North DFW Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Mostly-Free Egg Hunts, Pictures with the Easter Bunny, and Other Easter Activities for kids in Flower Mound,...

Spring Capsule Collection

Tanya Foster 3/13 12:00P Tanya Foster

We all have our favorite items in our closet. The items that no matter what, we wear them again and again. These are the must-haves that help you build your wardrobe and create outfits. I have a fall...

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...

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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Expands Globally with New Philippines Spot

Restaurant News 3/18 9:29A RestaurantNews.com

Max Lee and John Lee with the team Authentic Texas Barbecue Takes Center Stage in Manila Manila, Philippines ( RestaurantNews.com ) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has officially...

Culinary Delights Abound this Spring at These North Texas Food and Wine Festivals

Eater Dallas 3/18 4:33A Courtney E. Smith

Time to line up for entry to the Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival. | Nancy Farrar Events such as Savor and food and wine festivals at the Dallas Arboretum and in Fort Worth offer great eats and drinks...

Alicia Whitby Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 3/18 12:05A Jeff Cope

Some winemakers are born in the wine industry and others find their calling later in life. Alicia Whitby of Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards is one of the latter winemakers. Alicia...

Reddy Wines Opens New Tasting Room in Texas Hill Country

Texas Wine Lover 3/14 12:11A Jeff Cope

Reddy Vineyards has had a long history in the Texas High Plains starting with their family vineyard in 1997 and then the start of making estate wines in 2019 . The winery is...

Wine & Wildflower Journey Passport 2025 Available Now from Texas Hill Country Wineries

Texas Wine Lover 3/13 12:13A Jeff Cope

Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Texas Hill Country Wineries’ (THCW s) Wine & Wildflower Journey Passport . The Passport event will take place from March 24th to April...

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Fresh Finds for YOU!✨?

The Sister Studio 3/17 4:36A Jennifer Reed

Good morning and happy Monday, my friends! My kids are on Spring Break this week, so we re in Colorado and I m so, so excited to spend quality time all together as a family! Wish me luck snowboarding...

NEW Spring? + Sales on Sales!?

The Sister Studio 3/10 4:18A Jennifer Reed

Happy Monday my friends! I hope everyone has had a restful weekend and is ready to take on the week ahead! I have a jam packed newsletter today, including our Life in Lilac Spring launch , some really...

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Tracy Morgan says he's OK, food poisoning caused incident at Knicks-Heat game

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/18 6:26A Associated Press

Morgan took ill in the second half of Monday night’s Heat-Knicks game.

Reaves scores 30 points, Doncic just misses triple-double in Lakers' 125-109 win over Spurs

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/18 2:05A Associated Press

Stephon Castle had 23 points and Devin Vassell scored 15 of his 17 in the first half for the Spurs, who have lost five of seven.

Mavericks' Anthony Davis to work with NBA G League affiliate as he tries to come back from injury

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/17 8:47A Spectrum News Staff

Davis is heading to the NBA G League to get some five-on-five work in as he prepares for his return from a left adductor strain.

March Madness: Madison Booker boosts top-seed Texas to best season in 20 years

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/17 4:52A Associated Press

The first preseason Associated Press All-American in Texas history was the Southeastern Conference player of the year.

Van Lith's spark lights TCU's path to best season in program history and 2 seed in March Madness

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/17 4:34A Associated Press

The spunky point guard’s legacy figures to last much longer than her one-year stay after the best season in program history for the Horned Frogs.

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What to Look for in Apartment Investments

VIP Realty 3/14 7:31A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

What to Look for in Apartment Investments Investing in apartment buildings and multi-family properties can be a lucrative venture for real estate investors looking to generate...

Top Things to Do in Plano, Texas

VIP Realty 3/11 5:52A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Top Things to Do in Plano, Texas Plano, Texas, is a thriving city known for its excellent quality of life, great shopping and dining options, and numerous recreational...

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Inc. 5000 standout Archer Review taps new CEO

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/14 5:20A Alexa Reed

The McKinney-based provider of medical and nursing exam prep, which ranks near the top of the Inc. 5000, has a new leader at the helm.

Lamar County reports 4 measles cases linked to West Texas outbreak

Spectrum Local News Health 3/14 4:11A Christine Sanchez

The individuals had traveled to Gaines County, health officials say.

Trump administration withdraws nomination of David Weldon for CDC director

Spectrum Local News Health 3/13 4:13A Associated Press

The Senate Health Committee announced Thursday morning that it was canceling a planned hearing on Weldon's nomination because of the withdrawal.

Top U.S. health agency makes $25,000 buyout offer to most of its employees

Spectrum Local News Health 3/9 4:46A Associated Press

The offer is part of President Donald Trump’s government cuts. The workers have until 5 p.m. on Friday to submit a response.

Richardson gains 100+ jobs in expanded HQ move

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/7 9:32A Plamedie Ifasso

KLOwen Orthodontics is the latest company expanding to the city, where a tech hub houses over 1,100 businesses and 20,000 workers.

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First-Rate Restaurants in Richardson

Eater Dallas 4/18 3:31A Courtney E. Smith

Dim sum for days at Kirin Court. | Kirin Court Because eating well doesn’t need to mean leaving the ‘burbs Gone are the days when suburbanites had to trek out to the city for good food. Take...

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Love and Lemons 4/17 2:21A Jeanine Donofrio

This strawberry spinach salad is perfect for spring and early summer. It starts with a base of fresh spinach—one of the first vegetables to appear at my farmers market each...

Waldorf Chicken Salad

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/16 11:00P Krista

Waldorf chicken salad is all about contrasts: crispy, crunchy, and creamy textures, and sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Perfect for lunches, picnics, meal prep or even a light dinner, this recipe is...

USDA’s Regional Food Business Centers Caught in Federal Funding Freeze

Civil Eats 4/15 10:00P Lisa Held

For the past five years, Patra and David Wise have been growing their farm business, Native Wise , to sell vegetables, wild rice, and honey to their local community in...

Crab Eggs Benedict

Life at the Table 4/15 3:46A Chef Sandra Lewis

Crab Eggs Benedict: A Coastal Twist on a Brunch Icon What do you get when a New York classic takes a seaside vacation? You get crab eggs Benedict—brunch elegance with a...