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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...

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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...

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...

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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...

Introducing Buli Limestone Wines

Texas Wine Lover 4/5 5:38A Jeff Cope

Changes are happening with Limestone Terrace Vineyard . The Wimberley winery is joining forces with Dr. Bob Buly, owner of Buli Wines in Podere Collalto, located in Trequanda,...

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...

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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...

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College baseball notebook: Surprising Longhorns are tied for 1st nearing halfway point of SEC play

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/7 7:06A Associated Press

The Longhorns turned in one of their best performances of the season over the weekend in Austin while sweeping Georgia.

WNBA draft guide: Paige Bueckers and the Valkyries get ready for their big night in New York

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/7 5:18A Associated Press

The 13 franchises in the league will make a combined 38 draft selections over three rounds.

Houston, Florida play for title and put a different spin on the underdog role to wrap March Madness

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/7 2:38A Associated Press

The teams wrap up a front-runner’s Final Four that featured all No. 1 seeds but ended with the two top ones — Auburn and Duke — sitting at home

Austin's Brad Stuver, Timbers' John Pantemis duel to scoreless draw

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/6 7:43A Associated Press

Stuver’s saves were a season high on the way to his fourth clean sheet in seven starts for Austin (4-2-1) this season.

Zubac's perfect shooting night, Leonard and Harden lead Clippers to 135-104 blowout of Mavericks

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/6 7:19A Associated Press

Anthony Davis had 27 points and Kai Jones added 18 on 9-for-9 shooting to lead the Mavericks.

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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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Dutch Baby

Love and Lemons 5/10 6:25A Jeanine Donofrio

This Dutch baby pancake is for you if 1) you love popovers, 2) you love crepes, and/or 3) you want making brunch to be as easy as possible. This recipe couldn t be simpler!...

Farmers Need Climate Research to Thrive

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 5/9 5:57A Nick Rossi

Photo credit: USDA, by Neil Palmer. Since its establishment in the 2008 Farm Bill, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has advanced research that helps American farmers and ranchers...

Mini Quiches

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/8 11:00P Krista

These easy mini quiches are cheesy bites of egg and ham wrapped in flaky phyllo dough, perfect for Sunday brunch or as a holiday appetizer! Are you more savory or sweet when it comes to breakfast and...

Trump Nominates Food-Focused Health Entrepreneur Casey Means for Surgeon General

Civil Eats 5/8 6:58A Lisa Held

May 8, 2025 – Yesterday, President Trump nominated Casey Means as the country’s top doctor. Means, a health entrepreneur who advocates for changing food choices and farm...

Thai Iced Coffee

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/7 11:00P Krista

This Thai Iced Coffee is the coffee recipe you never knew you needed, but won t be able to live without! A must for summer, it s refreshing and creamy, and sweetened with maple syrup instead of heavy...