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Top Stories: ➊ – Surveillance video shows masked men during North Texas home invasion (Tuesday), ➋ – Texas measles outbreak includes multiple cases at a day care in Lubbock (Tuesday), ➌ – Inspiring Pitch (Wednesday), ➍ – Premier’s 100 Top Hospitals 2025 (Wednesday), ➎ – Layne’s Chicken Fingers Quadruples Growth in Q1, Targets 45-Unit Mark for 2025 (Tuesday)

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Surveillance video shows masked men during North Texas home invasion

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 4/8 3:48A Nicole Nielsen

A Southlake family is speaking out after a terrifying home invasion where four masked men broke into their house despite locked doors, an iron gate and home security measures....

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...

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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Layne’s Chicken Fingers Quadruples Growth in Q1, Targets 45-Unit Mark for 2025

Restaurant News 4/8 2:36A RestaurantNews.com

The Texas Born and Breaded chicken finger franchise closed the first quarter with exceptional results, opening nine restaurants and awarding another 10. Frisco, TX (...

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...

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Target’s Weekly WOW List!!!??

The Sister Studio 4/8 4:38A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Tuesday my friends! We had the gloomiest weather over the weekend, but the sun is back out today and it s making me so happy! I hope everyone is having a great start to their week! I...

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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Bucky McMillan will 'have to get to work immediately' as he takes over Texas A&M basketball

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/8 2:57A Associated Press

Texas A&M's men's basketball team has never advanced to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament.

Steele tosses 7 innings as the Cubs pound the Rangers 7-0 on frigid night

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/8 2:57A Associated Press

Michael Busch doubled and scored in the second. He also chased Nathan Eovaldi with an RBI triple in the fifth that made it 3-0.

Houston on the wrong side of gritty and ugly finish against Florida in national title game

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/8 1:51A Associated Press

The Cougars had four turnovers in the final 1:21 of their 65-63 loss, the last one ending the game.

Florida wins its third national title, rallying for 65-63 victory

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/8 12:38A Associated Press

Florida and Walter Clayton Jr. overcame Houston’s spirit-crushing defense Monday night to will out a 65-63 victory in an NCAA title-game thriller.

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.

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JUST LISTED Completely Remodeled Home for sale in Euless, TX

DFW Urban Realty 4/7 8:17P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed: Completely Remodeled Home For Sale in Euless, TX 610 Stonewall Drive, Euless, TX - Midway Park Subdivision $318,400 This beautifully updated home in Euless, TX...

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Texas measles outbreak includes multiple cases at a day care in Lubbock

Spectrum Local News Health 4/8 5:10A Associated Press

Case count and hospitalization numbers in Texas have climbed steadily since the outbreak began.

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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How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs

Love and Lemons 4/13 3:00A Jeanine Donofrio

Here s the good news: perfect hard boiled eggs are easy to make. And the bad news: so are less-than-perfect ones. I don t know about you, but I ve certainly cooked my fair...

USDA Shares (Incomplete) List of Frozen Programs With Congress

Civil Eats 4/11 8:30A Lisa Held

April 11, 2025 – In response to requests from Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota), USDA officials provided a list of 15 agency programs...

Ranch Water Recipe

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/10 11:00P Krista

This fruity ranch water recipe with spicy Tajin rim is spiked with tequila for a refreshing 5-minute cocktail. Made right in the sparkling water bottle, it s the perfect drink for all your summer...

Hop Into Flavor with Dickey’s Easter ‘Cue Collection and BUNNYCUE Deal

Restaurant News 4/10 10:51A RestaurantNews.com

Celebrate the season with 20% off festive family packs, available for a limited time Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) This Easter, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is making mealtime...

Payasam: Creamy, Dreamy Comfort You’ll Fall in Love With

Life at the Table 4/10 9:37A Chef Sandra Lewis

Enjoy a Dessert That’s Rich in Flavor and History What if the simplest ingredients in your pantry could transport you to a centuries-old South Indian celebration with just one...