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Top Stories: ➊ – University of Dallas came to a halt as students, faculty and staff watched an American become Pope (Friday), ➋ – $100 million build-to-rent burst brings new communities to Collin and Denton counties (Wednesday), ➌ – Gateway Church founder Robert Morris appears in court for short hearing; victim Cindy Clemshire also in attendance (Friday), ➍ – The Steelers move on from George Pickens by trading mercurial receiver to Cowboys (Wednesday), ➎ – Vaccine teams in Mexico scramble over measles outbreak rippling out from Mennonite community (Friday)

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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...

Jonas Brothers ‘Eras-like' tour coming to Arlington this summer

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 3/28 9:05A NBCDFW Staff

The Jonas Brothers are going back on tour and will include a stop in Arlington later this summer. JONAS20: LIVING THE DREAM is a 43-date stadium and arena tour celebrating the Joe, Kevin and Nick s...

North Texas woman advocates for colon cancer awareness in young adults in memory of her brother

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 3/24 5:33A Lauren Crawford

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month a time to stress the importance of education and screenings, especially for young adults in their 20s and 30s. While there is no one-size-fits-all explanation for...

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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...

BOOK REVIEW: LEFT (TERRAN INCOGNITA, #1) by Paul McGrath

Westlake BubbleLife iReporter 3/26 1:51A KAREN SIDDALL

Left Terran Incognita, #1 by Paul McGrath Delightful, with unexpectedly perfect plot twists. Left is the first book in author Paul McGraths new science fiction series, Terran Incognita, and...

KEEP IRVING BEAUTIFUL SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR ANNUAL AWARDS

Westlake BubbleLife iReporter 3/25 3:14A kibjulie17

KEEP IRVING BEAUTIFUL SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR ANNUAL AWARDS Mayor and KIB Awards Honor Irvings Difference Makers (IRVING, TEXAS) - Keep Irving Beautiful is asking for nominations to be submitted for...

2025 Mansfield High School Tiger Volleyball Camp - Registration is OPEN!

Westlake BubbleLife iReporter 3/25 3:06A Julie Price

Registration for our 2025 Mansfield Tiger Volleyball Camp is open - sign your kiddos up now so they don't miss out on all the fun!!!! 2025 Mansfield Tiger Volleyball Camp June 16th - 19th @ Mansfield...

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Y Knot Vineyard Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 4/2 9:13A Laurinda Thomas

With the looming threat of water shortages in the Texas High Plains, many row crop farmers are shifting to also growing grapes, since grapes require less water. In this...

5 Things You Need to Know about Wines in Texas

Texas Wine Lover 4/2 6:20A Gus Hall

Texas is one of the most attractive parts of the world to taste wines and have the best time. With its century-long history of winemaking, a rich selection of wines, and excellent service, the area...

5 Budget Places to Travel for Wine

Texas Wine Lover 4/2 6:19A Gus Hall

Taking wine trips is considered luxury entertainment. Logically, it is associated with high cost and inaccessibility for trips on a limited budget. Yet, this is not...

Restaurant Franchise News from Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, la Madeleine, Teaspoon, and More!

Restaurant News 4/1 2:55A RestaurantNews.com

Catch up on the latest restaurant franchise news from Dickey s Barbecue Pit, la Madeleine, Teaspoon, Cork s Cajun Fried Fish and Shrimp, The Big Biscuit, and Teriyaki Madness....

FB Society Names Christine Magrann President and COO

Restaurant News 3/31 9:38A RestaurantNews.com

Christine Magrann Dynamic hospitality leader tapped to fuel brand evolution Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) FB Society , the award-winning hospitality brand known for...

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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...

March Amazon Finds—on SALE!

The Sister Studio 3/27 3:24A Jennifer Reed

Happy Thursday, my friends! May your coffee be nice and strong today we re sooo close to Friday! Amazon is doing a big Spring Sale this week so I wanted to round up all of my March favorites, several...

A Colorful Table Setting For 10 or Just Two!

Color and Chic 3/26 4:35A Hoang-Kim

Spring is here and it s time to host! Whether you re inviting 10 people over or just one or two, I think it speaks volume to set the table and pull out the pretty napkins. Not only will it make things...

STRIPES: THE TIMELESS TREND FOR EFFORTLESS SPRING AND SUMMER STYLE

The Middle Page 3/23 5:57A Cathy Williamson

STRIPES: THE TIMELESS TREND FOR EFFORTLESS SPRING AND SUMMER STYLE Hello ladies! How is everyone today? I have been in Ojai Valley since Wednesday to see my daughter. She had an emergency surgery on...

LIVE NOW: Target’s MASSIVE SALE!?

The Sister Studio 3/23 4:54A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Sunday everyone! We are home after spending the week in Colorado for Spring Break let s just say my snowboarding isn t going to be winning awards anytime soon, but we had SO much fun all...

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Eovaldi pitches majors' 1st complete game this season as the Rangers beat the Reds 1-0

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/2 3:28A Associated Press

Eovaldi struck out eight and walked none in his fifth career complete game.

Texas A&M and Kentucky managers have shouting match as Wildcats take advantage of SEC curfew rule

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/2 3:23A Associated Press

The Wildcats appeared to have a problem with their communicating device while they were pitching with two outs in the eighth.

Banchero, Wagner fuel late rally as Magic move into 7th in East with a 116-105 win over Spurs

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/2 3:16A Associated Press

Paolo Banchero had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Franz Wagner added 24 points and the Orlando Magic rallied to beat the San Antonio Spurs 116-105.

UConn's Bueckers, UCLA's Betts and Booker of Texas among women's John R. Wooden Award finalists

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/2 1:51A Associated Press

The other finalists are Hannah Hidalgo of Notre Dame and JuJu Watkins of Southern California.

Flores homers and drives in 4 to lead Giants over Astros 7-2

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/1 3:42A Associated Press

Giants starter Jordan Hicks, who grew up in suburban Houston, allowed only a first-inning single and struck out six in six innings.

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Alcon to buy Lensar in deal worth up to $430M

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/27 1:23A Sydney Asher

The companies will come together to advance robotic laser technology in cataract surgery; improving precision, reducing patient comfort, and providing faster recovery time....

Texas measles outbreak expected to last for months, though vaccinations are up from last year

Spectrum Local News Health 3/21 6:54A Associated Press

Pharmacies across the U.S., especially in Texas, are seeing more demand for MMR shots.

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Release: Budget Bill Steamrolls Farm Bill Future, Slashing Billions

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 5/13 6:00A Laura Zaks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: Budget Bill Steamrolls Farm...

How To Brown Butter

Love and Lemons 5/13 3:29A Jeanine Donofrio

Learn how to brown butter! I m always a fan of simplicity when it comes to baking. But for the right recipe, even I will admit that pulling out an extra pan and taking a few...

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Mesquite Celebrates 30 Years of Serving Up Texas Tradition

Restaurant News 5/13 1:48A RestaurantNews.com

Line up before 11 AM on May 15 for your chance to win Barbecue for a Year Mesquite, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) The smoke’s been rollin’ for 30 years at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit...

Huckleberry’s Breakfast & Lunch Heads to the Pacific Northwest with Multi-Unit Deal in Portland,...

Restaurant News 5/12 11:37P RestaurantNews.com

Portland, OR ( RestaurantNews.com ) Huckleberry’s Breakfast & Lunch ® is ready to bring some bayou magic and heartfelt hospitality to the Pacific Northwest. The brand, known...

Blackened Shrimp Bowls

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/11 11:00P Krista

These blackened shrimp bowls are packed with bold spices, a red pepper corn relish, and plenty of fresh ingredients and protein for a delicious meal with BIG flavor! Normally blackened isn t what you...