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Top Stories: ➊ – $100 million build-to-rent burst brings new communities to Collin and Denton counties (Wednesday), ➋ – New $10 million headquarters to boost disability employment training (Monday), ➌ – WHY BLACK IS ALWAYS IN STYLE—EVEN IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER (Monday), ➍ – What is Slow Processing Speed? (Tuesday), ➎ – Knot To Be Missed: Papa Murphy’s Launches Garlic Knots to Satisfy Guest Cravings for Savory, Shareable Sides (Monday)

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Inspiring Pitch

Fort Worth Weekly 4/9 11:46A Fort Worth Weekly

I recently went out to support a friend’s oldest boys. They had a high-school rugby match in Bedford. It was a great evening for it, and it felt good to be back out at the...

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...

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LAST DAY Sephora Spring Savings Event 2025 Must-Haves

Tanya Foster 4/13 6:00A Tanya Foster

Today is the last day of the Sephora SALE ! It's no secret that I LOVE makeup, skincare, hair care and all things BEAUTY ! So when this SALE comes along, I get so excited to stock up on my favorites...

Style Focus: Florals And Patterns

Tanya Foster 4/10 10:34A Tanya Foster

Happy Friday! Can you believe Easter is only a week away? In case you missed it, here is my Easter edit with all things Easter related. If you're still looking for something to wear, you may find it...

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...

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Dickey’s Rancher’s Premium Expands in Walmart with 11% Increase in Store Count

Restaurant News 4/15 3:11A RestaurantNews.com

Crafted in Texas, Loved Nationwide: Premium Smokehouse Sausages Continue to Heat Up the Meat Aisle Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is proud to...

Kyle Johnston Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 4/15 2:09A Jeff Cope

We often take a long road to end up where we discover we eventually needed to be. Kyle Johnston of Haak Vineyards & Winery took that path and is now a co-owner and winemaker...

Wines of the Derby: What Are the Best Wineries of the Bluegrass State

Texas Wine Lover 4/11 3:48A Gus Hall

Most horse racing enthusiasts would agree that the Kentucky Derby is not an ordinary horse race. It is more of a celebration of horse racing culture, where good people gather...

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...

Jake Paul and His Team Get Ready to Rumble with Dog Haus Expansion

Restaurant News 4/9 5:16A RestaurantNews.com

Global Boxing Superstar to open several new locations by year-end, business partners join in on the action Pasadena, CA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Following his partnership...

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SO??MANY??GOOD DEALS!!!?

The Sister Studio 4/14 3:57A Jennifer Reed

Happy Monday, my friends! I m sitting here with my coffee, thinking about the week ahead. I hope all of you have a wonderful start to the week today, and that this week is a week of new beginnings,...

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER: EASTER DRESSES (THAT WILL WORK ALL SPRING LONG

The Middle Page 4/11 6:00A Cathy Williamson

Yes, I’m that person rolling in fashionably late with Easter dress ideas, but hear me out! If you’re still staring at your closet wondering what to wear for church or brunch this Sunday, I’ve got you...

5 Beauty Must haves: All Amazon!?

The Sister Studio 4/11 4:58A Jennifer Reed

Happy Friday, my friends! We made it to the weekend, wahoo!! I wanted to do something a little different today and sing praises to 5 Beauty Products that I looooove from Amazon . These are all...

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...

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Sedona Prince goes undrafted in WNBA with her basketball future now murky

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/15 5:54A Associated Press

The question now is: does she get invited by a WNBA team for a tryout, or is playing overseas her best option?

Arenado and Donovan help the Cardinals beat the Astros 8-3

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/15 3:19A Associated Press

Nolan Arenado homered and Brendan Donovan went 4 for 4, helping Sonny Gray and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Houston Astros 8-3.

Hailey Van Lith reunites with Angel Reese in WNBA after teaming up during historic college career

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/15 2:33A Associated Press

Van Lith and Reese, college teammates at LSU, will be reunited as pros and can't wait to get back to work.

In Year 20, the Spurs' Chris Paul starts all 82 games. And he made some history in the process

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/14 3:19A Associated Press

Sunday's game made Paul the first player to ever make 82 starts this deep into a career.

Boxing legend George Foreman to be honored at Houston memorial service

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/14 2:21A Associated Press

The service will be hosted by Foreman’s family and the city of Houston at the Wortham Theater Center.

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Frisco, Texas Top Attractions & Things to Do

VIP Realty 4/15 11:54A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Frisco, Texas Top Attractions & Things to Do If you're looking for a city that perfectly blends suburban comfort with big-city excitement, Frisco, Texas should be at the top...

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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Study: Austin among top healthiest cities in U.S., other Texas cities lag behind

Spectrum Local News Health 4/15 6:30A Kaila Garrett

Several Texas cities ranked near the bottom of the list of the healthiest cities to live in America, except for Austin, Texas.

Measles exploded in Texas after stagnant vaccine funding. New cuts threaten the same across the...

Spectrum Local News Health 4/13 3:41A Associated Press

Immunization programs nationwide have been left stagnant and this helped set the stage for the measles outbreak and fueled its spread.

Premier’s 100 Top Hospitals 2025

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/9 12:00A

These are the top hospitals in America, according to Premier’s 100 Top Hospitals rankings for 2025, which is based on clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, patient...

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,...

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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...

Op-ed: Why Most No-Till Agriculture Is Not Actually Regenerative

Civil Eats 5/7 10:00P Nate Powell-Palm

I sat down to write this piece after a five-inch April snowstorm gave our newly planted wheat fields their first drink of the season. Wheat is one of five crops we raise on our farm just outside...