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Top Stories: ➊ – Park Place Lexus Plano Recognizes Frisco ISD Teachers of the Year (Monday), ➋ – Park Place Lexus Plano Recognizes Frisco ISD Teachers of the Year (Monday), ➌ – Dwell with Dignity Announces the Return of Thrift Studio, Presented by Amazon (Monday), ➍ – Dwell with Dignity Announces the Return of Thrift Studio, Presented by Amazon (Monday), ➎ – Timeless Wheels & Vintage Steel: The Village Shops Spring Car Show Returns (Tuesday)

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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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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...

Everyday Looks I’ve Been Wearing

Brighton the Day 3/28 9:39A Brighton

If you’re anything like me, you want everyday looks that feel just as good as they look. Whether I’m heading out for errands, meeting a friend for coffee, or working from home, I always try to reach...

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77 Pizza Hut Restaurants Transition to New Ownership Following Auction Led by National Franchise...

Restaurant News 4/3 8:36A RestaurantNews.com

Successful auction leads to recovery of nearly $12 million for bankruptcy estate Newport Beach, CA ( RestaurantNews.com ) National Franchise Sales (NFS) is pleased to...

Charleston Taylor to Open in Johnson City

Texas Wine Lover 4/3 4:35A Jeff Cope

Press Release Set to soft open on April 11, Charleston Taylor winery is more than just a brand, it’s a generational experience. Named for the owners children, the winery is...

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...

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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...

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...

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Oettinger makes 28 saves, Stars beat the Predators 5-1 for their 7th straight win

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/4 4:22A Associated Press

Stars captain Jamie Benn sat out, with coach Pete DeBoer saying before the game it was for “maintenance.”

Sam Ryder takes only 21 putts for a 63 and leads Texas Open

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

Ryder had to withdraw from the pro-am Wednesday when he felt a twinge at the base of his neck.

Women's Final Four brings powerhouses UConn, UCLA, Texas and South Carolina to Tampa

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/4 2:58A Associated Press

Texas (35-3) and South Carolina (34-3) are scheduled to face each other for the fourth time this season in the first of two semifinals on Friday.

Barnes and Paul lead Spurs past the short-handed Nuggets 113-106

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/3 2:59A Associated Press

The Spurs, playing without injured stars Victor Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox, caught a big break when the Nuggets sat all five of their starters.

Denver Broncos sign former Colts QB Sam Ehlinger as their third quarterback

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/3 2:59A Associated Press

The Denver Broncos added former University of Texas and Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger to their QB room Wednesday.

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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,...

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....

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Eggs Benedict

Love and Lemons 4/6 1:58A Jeanine Donofrio

This eggs Benedict recipe is guaranteed to impress. It consists of crisp English muffins topped with perfectly poached eggs, creamy, dreamy homemade hollandaise sauce, and...

Kennedy and Rollins Highlight Healthy School Food After USDA Slashes Funds for Those Efforts

Civil Eats 4/4 10:36A Lisa Held

April 4, 2025 – Yesterday, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited a Virginia elementary school to call...

Grilled Beef Kabobs

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/3 11:00P Krista

These juicy, balsamic beef kabobs are marinated in a sweet-and-savory sauce, grilled till charred perfection with sweet peppers, onions, tomatoes, and mushrooms are the perfect meal. Why You ll Love...

USDA Begins Releasing Frozen REAP Funding

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 4/3 10:14A Laura Zaks

On January 20, 2025, President Trump’s executive order on American energy led to the freezing of projects funded by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), including stopped payments to recipients of the...