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Dallas Cowboys dream draft: 50 years later, another "Dirty Dozen"

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Why Finance Jobs Are Booming in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth and Houston

Fort Worth Weekly 4/29 7:15A Fort Worth Weekly

A fresh symbol of prosperity emerged in Texas during the last decade as the state acquired high-paying, fast-growing finance jobs rather than continuing with its usual...

Dallas Cowboys dream draft: 50 years later, another "Dirty Dozen"

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 4/23 11:01A Bill Jones

A tradition that began 20 years ago continues this year. We've spent the past few months filling up our 2025 Big Green NFL Draft Scouting Notebook. The goal is to find the best and brightest draft...

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6 Essential Tips to Planning the Interiors for Your New Build

IBB Design 4/30 11:50P IBB AT Home

Congratulations on building your new home! This milestone is both thrilling and full of possibilities. But once the excitement settles, you may find yourself wondering, The...

SERVPRO Team Shaw Bolsters Growth with Two Major Acquisitions in 2025

Westlake BubbleLife iReporter 4/23 4:48A Jennifer Halstead

SERVPRO Team Shaw Expands Again in 2025 SERVPRO Team Shaw , one of the largest franchises in the country, continues to make waves in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market under the leadership of...

Southlake Tennis Center Celebrates 25 Years of Serving the Community with May 10 Anniversary Event

Westlake BubbleLife iReporter 4/22 8:28A Marlea Maschmeyer

Southlake Tennis Center (STC) , a beloved fixture in the Southlake community and one of the premier public tennis facilities in the country, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a fun-filled day...

Feel All of the Action! High-Tech Immersive D-BOX Seating Available @ Galaxy Theatres Grandscape

Westlake BubbleLife iReporter 4/22 4:29A Culver Public Relations

Galaxy Theatres Grandscape is now offering an unforgettable experience with its exclusive D-BOX motion seats installed just in time for summer blockbuster season. D-BOX is an immersive seating...

Best Things to Do in DFW with Kids This Week (April 22 – 29, 2025)

Westlake Family eGuide 4/22 5:21A Family eGuide

Spring is springing in North Texas and so are the events! We ve done the work and rounded up all the best things to do in DFW with kids this week in our latest issue. Flip...

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Dickey’s Builds Bigger Barbecue Flavor with New Smoke Stacks Menu

Restaurant News 5/5 2:15A RestaurantNews.com

Guests Can Now Customize Their Own Stacked Creations of Slow-Smoked Meats and Southern Sides Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is inviting guests to...

Knot To Be Missed: Papa Murphy’s Launches Garlic Knots to Satisfy Guest Cravings for Savory,...

Restaurant News 5/5 2:10A RestaurantNews.com

The new menu addition delivers fresh-baked, buttery goodness – perfect for pairing with pizza or enjoying on their own – and joins the brand s popular Mix n Match lineup....

Back to the High Plains: Rediscovering English Newsom Cellars

Texas Wine Lover 5/2 12:36A Laurinda Thomas

I’m not sure why it seems to take some sort of wine-related event for me to head to the Texas High Plains, as it is just a little over a two-hour drive to Lubbock and about 2½...

Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Fires Up the Flavor for National Bar-B-Que Month

Restaurant News 5/1 1:49A RestaurantNews.com

Celebrating a Time-Honored Texas Tradition with Bold Flavors and Southern Flair Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) As the aroma of smoked meat begins to fill the Texas air,...

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Fires Up National Barbecue Month with Stacks, Deals & More

Restaurant News 4/30 2:06A RestaurantNews.com

Forks Up, Y all! Dickey s Launches a Flavor-Packed May with New Menu Stacks, Big Rewards and Thank-You Deals for Everyday Heroes Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Fire up...

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WHY BLACK IS ALWAYS IN STYLE—EVEN IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER

The Middle Page 5/5 3:41A Cathy Williamson

WHY BLACK IS ALWAYS IN STYLE—EVEN IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER Hello, ladies! I hope you have had a great week! I have to admit that I am super tired! I think life has caught up, and I am exhausted and...

THOUGHTFUL GIFT IDEAS FOR MOTHER’S DAY

The Middle Page 4/27 3:49A Cathy Williamson

Celebrating Mother s Day: Thoughtful Gift Ideas for all of the mamas Hello, ladies! I hope you all have had a great weekend. I hosted my mom s 85th birthday dinner at our home on Friday night. It was...

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MY FAVORITE SPRING BLAZERS

The Middle Page 4/22 2:16A Cathy Williamson

MY FAVORITE SPRING BLAZERS Hello, ladies! I hope you all had a blessed Easter weekend! After we got back from St. Barts last Monday night, the week was a total blur! I had a lot to catch up on,...

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DeSoto native overcomes adversity, signs with Miami Dolphins

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/5 9:33A Adam Rossow

It was a waiting game on draft day for DeSoto-native and NFL-hopeful Andrew Armstrong.

Houston Rockets sent to early playoff exit with 103-89 loss to Warriors in Game 7

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/5 4:06A Associated Press

The #2 seed was eliminated by Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.

Texas Rangers fire offensive coordinator Donnie Ecker after extended struggles

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/5 3:30A Associated Press

The decision was announced after the Rangers won 8-1 on Sunday in their series finale against AL West-leading Seattle.

Mikko Rantanen has 4-point 3rd period for Stars to unbelievably knock former team out of playoffs

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/4 4:51A Associated Press

The Stars beat Colorado 4-2 in Game 7 of the first round series.

Scheffler leads by 6 at hometown Byron Nelson as weather-delayed second round ends

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/3 8:31A Associated Press

The top-ranked player is 18 under with the low round each of the first two days.

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Measles jumps borders in North America with outbreaks in Canada, Mexico and U.S.

Spectrum Local News Health 5/1 2:29A Associated Press

North America’s three biggest measles outbreaks continue to balloon, with more than 2,500 known cases.

Houston, Dallas rank among worst in U.S. for ozone pollution, air quality report reveals

Spectrum Local News Health 4/30 6:15A Christine Sanchez

Almost half of the U.S. population lives with “unhealthy” levels of harmful air pollution, a report from the American Lung Association reveals.

Baylor Scott & White-leased medical complex in Plano bought by LA firm

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/25 6:55A Aayush Gupta

A Los Angeles-based real estate investment firm has acquired a medical complex in Plano. The 49,228-square-foot property was first developed in 2022 and is fully leased.

First confirmed case of measles in Dallas-Fort Worth child, health officials say

Spectrum Local News Health 4/23 9:48A Kaila Garrett

There has been a confirmed case of the measles involving a student at Willow Spring Middle School, according to Collin County Health Care Services.

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Mountain Mike’s Pizza Expands National Footprint With Virginia Development Deal

Restaurant News 5/20 12:35A RestaurantNews.com

Mountain Mike s Pizza to Debut in Virginia with Three-Unit Development Deal Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain to Bring Three Restaurants to Old Dominion . Irvine, CA (...

Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Honors the Legacy of Matriarch Mary Alice ‘Memer’ Hallett with Free Pie Giveaway...

Restaurant News 5/19 1:55A RestaurantNews.com

Celebration of Memer s 104th Birthday Includes Complimentary Slices of Her Signature Buttermilk Pie at All Locations Royse City, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Soulman’s...

Raspberry Peach Crisp Recipe

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/18 11:00P Krista

This sweet and delicious Raspberry Peach Crisp recipe screams summer with a mixture of fresh juicy peaches and tart raspberries then topped with a crunchy oatmeal pecan crumble for the perfect bite....

Easy Bruschetta

Love and Lemons 5/18 2:00A Jeanine Donofrio

This bruschetta recipe is simple and classic. Topped with juicy tomatoes, ribbons of basil, garlic, and a touch of balsamic, it s a delicious reminder that the best way to...

Top Grilling Accessories & Tools for 2025: Must-Have BBQ Gear

Fit Men Cook 5/16 12:55A Kevin Curry

Grilling with the right gear can be the difference between being called a grill master or the guy who just ruined the burgers. Grilling isn’t just a way to cook—it’s an experience where every moment...