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Friday, May 10: Preservation Park Cities Historic Home Tour sponsored by Benchmark Bank and Title

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Top Stories: ➊ – Friday, May 10: Preservation Park Cities Historic Home Tour sponsored by Benchmark Bank and Title (Thursday), ➋ – Texans owner McNair says Tank Dell will make 'full recovery' after being wounded in shooting (Tuesday), ➌ – AWARE Meeting at the Center for BrainHealth Featured Updates from Three Grant Recipients (Thursday), ➍ – Mark Twain Day (Wednesday), ➎ – 1st Grade on the Playground (Thursday)

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How to celebrate: May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 5/6 4:34A Alanna Quillen

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month . NBC 5 is highlighting North Texans who are proud of their culture and how it has shaped what it means to be part of...

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NEW FRIENDS NEW LIFE ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND NEW OFFICERS FOR AUXILIARY BOARDS

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 5/13 5:09A Elizabeth Lenart

New Friends New Life (NFNL) announces the induction of three new board members: Fallyn Jones , senior vice president, Citigroup Inc.; Laura Nieto , managing director of corporate responsibility,...

The River Otter Is Making Its Way West

Texas Monthly 5/13 5:00A Rose Cahalan

Latin Name: Lontra canadensisSize: 2.5 to 5 feet longTexas Habitat: The eastern half, with occasional sightings elsewhereFreelance photographer Kellye Mixon Bussey was birdwatching on Galveston s East...

Today in Barbecue History: The First Written Mention of Aaron Franklin’s Brisket

Texas Monthly 5/13 4:00A Daniel Vaughn

Twenty years ago, and five years before Franklin Barbecue opened in Austin, Aaron Franklin s brisket got its first newspaper coverage. He and his wife, Stacy, had held a backyard barbecue in Austin,...

Oh, the Things An At-home IV Therapist Will See

Texas Monthly 5/13 3:00A Sasha von Oldershausen

Jon Barnhill, who is 35, owns the drip-therapy business IV Bird. He provides at-home hydration treatment for Austin s wellness enthusiasts and hard partiers.I was a firefighter paramedic before this....

Colleen Hoover Is a Wildly Successful Author. Why Did She Stop Writing?

Texas Monthly 5/13 3:00A Lauren Larson

High above the crowd in the ballroom of the Statler Hotel, in downtown Dallas, the dark curtains that hide the balcony ripple and part. The writer Colleen Hoover s head emerges directly under a...

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1st Grade on the Playground

Lakehill Preparatory School Photos 5/9 5:35A lakehillprep

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Dallas ISD News: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month spotlight: Toni Garabete

Dallas ISD 5/9 5:29A

Dallas ISD News: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month spotlight: Toni Garabete The Dallas Independent School District View this email in your browser SUBMITTED STORY For Immediate...

Mark Twain Day

Lakehill Preparatory School Photos 5/8 5:22A lakehillprep

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Dallas ISD News: Unlocked Opportunities: Spruce High School to Notre Dame

Dallas ISD 5/7 5:45A

Dallas ISD News: Unlocked Opportunities: Spruce High School to Notre Dame The Dallas Independent School District View this email in your browser SUBMITTED STORY For Immediate Release: May 7, 2024...

Jr/Sr Ring Luncheon

Lakehill Preparatory School Photos 5/3 8:57A lakehillprep

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Play Together with Game Night Every Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at Punch Bowl Social

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 5/13 4:26A Kelly Hunter

Punch Bowl Social is recognized as the perfect place to gather for fun. Now, the festive place to play celebrates a resurgence in board games by inviting all gameplayers in to celebrate its weekly...

Dickey’s Barbecue Celebrates National Police Week

Restaurant News 5/13 8:08A RestaurantNews.com

The world s largest barbecue brand shows their appreciation to officers with a smokin Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is excited to be treating...

Texas Wine Country Experience the Adventure of a Lifetime

Texas Wine Lover 5/12 7:28P digitalguider

Texas wine country offers an experience that s as unique and bold as the state itself. Imagine yourself cruising down scenic highways, windows rolled down, and the warm Texas...

Twin Peaks Caps off Q1 2024 with New Restaurants, Agreements, Menus and Acclaim

Restaurant News 5/10 8:40A RestaurantNews.com

The ultimate sports bar leads off the year with notable achievements Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Twin Peaks Restaurants scored early and often in the first quarter of...

Kids Eat Free on Mother’s Day at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

Restaurant News 5/10 6:10A RestaurantNews.com

World s largest barbecue brand treats moms on Sunday, May 12th Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is celebrating Mothers this weekend with a Legit....

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My Paula’s Choice Promo is HERE!!

The Sister Studio 5/13 4:03A Jennifer Reed

It is a HAPPY Monday today because I m sooo, SO excited about the Paula s Choice code that I have for us today!! It is truly an incredible deal and I ll share all the details below. I have a ton of...

EMBRACING THE ELEGANCE OF BLACK SUNDRESSES

The Middle Page 5/9 1:39A Cathy Williamson

EMBRACING THE ELEGANCE OF BLACK SUNDRESSES Hi! I hope you all have had a good week thus far! I must admit that I can t travel and recover quite as fast as I used to. Do you all feel like this after a...

Jen-A-Peño is HERE!!! My Chomps box is LIVE!

The Sister Studio 5/5 5:40A Jennifer Reed

JEN-A-PEÑO IS HERE!!! You guys!!! I cannot even express to y all how excited I am about this! Today is the day, my Chomps limited edition Jen-a-peño box is HERE !!! They gave us their biggest discount...

BREAK OUT THE SUMMER DRESSES // FEATURING JULIA AMORY

The Middle Page 5/4 4:53A Cathy Williamson

BREAK OUT THE SUMMER DRESSES // FEATURING JULIA AMORY Hello, ladies! I hope you have had a fantastic week! Mine has been a whirlwind! I left last Sunday for Scottsdale, Arizona, on a retreat with the...

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No. 1 seed Texas, three-time defending champ Oklahoma earn top spots in NCAA softball draw

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/13 1:30A Associated Press

Longtime rivals Texas and Oklahoma are primed to go out in style in their final Big 12 seasons before joining the Southeastern Conference.

Charter flights for WNBA road games was an early Mother's Day gift for players with children

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/13 12:47A Associated Press

Many players would not take their kids on the road due to the requirements for young children when flying on commercial flights.

Celtics and Mavericks lean on dynamic duos to take 2-1 leads in their respective semifinal series

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/12 9:29A Associated Press

Both series resume with Game 4s on Monday night.

Musa has goal, assist to propel Dallas to 2-1 victory over Austin

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/12 1:40A Associated Press

Dallas leads the all-time series 6-2-2.

Elias Díaz has 2 hits including a tiebreaking single in a six-run 7th, Rockies beat Rangers 8-3

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/12 1:02A Associated Press

Colorado won its first series of the season with an 8-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night

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Just Listed: Luxury Home in Grapevine, TX For Sale at 1507 Country Forest Ct

DFW Urban Realty 5/12 8:11P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

If you're searching for a luxury home in Grapevine, be sure to check out 1507 Country Forest Court located in Tiffany Forest Addition in Grapevine. 1507 Country Forest Ct. in...

Six Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Home

Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate 5/6 5:38A Steve Smith

Are you in the market for a new home? Exciting times lie ahead! However, the journey to homeownership can be fraught with pitfalls if you’re not careful. From overlooking crucial details to making...

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Baylor Scott & White to close Flower Mound rehab facility

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/13 9:43A Seth Bodine

The closure of the facility off Cross Timbers Road in Denton County is expected to result in dozens of potential job loses. The facility operator says it will try to help...

Texas again ranked the worst state for mental health care

Spectrum Local News Health 5/13 6:00A Craig Huber

This is the second consecutive year Forbes Advisor has ranked Texas dead last.

Your Mental Health: Recent pattern of violence against women casts light on toxic masculinity

Spectrum Local News Health 5/9 6:08A Nicole Cross

One out of four women will be the victim of a violent crime, according to the CDC.

Workers often forfeit hundreds of dollars on a popular workplace benefit

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/9 5:58A Andy Medici

Workers are losing out on hundreds of dollars in flexible spending account money.

Dallas-based Steward Health Care files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/6 10:48A Ryan Lynch

The for-profit, physician-owned system — and 166 of its affiliated debtors — filed May 6 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.

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Play Together with Game Night Every Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at Punch Bowl Social

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 5/13 4:26A Kelly Hunter

Punch Bowl Social is recognized as the perfect place to gather for fun. Now, the festive place to play celebrates a resurgence in board games by inviting all gameplayers in to celebrate its weekly...

Dickey’s Barbecue Celebrates National Police Week

Restaurant News 5/13 8:08A RestaurantNews.com

The world s largest barbecue brand shows their appreciation to officers with a smokin Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is excited to be treating...

Instant Pot Mongolian Beef

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/12 11:00P Krista

This 30-minute Instant Pot Mongolian beef with fresh broccoli is a one-pot twist on a classic take-out meal. The sweet n savory sauce with hints of spice throughout make it the perfect Asian-style...

Air Fryer Asparagus

Love and Lemons 5/12 2:30A Jeanine Donofrio

This air fryer asparagus recipe is one of the quickest, easiest spring side dishes. It calls for 5 basic ingredients, and it s ready in under 10 minutes. I love that even though it s that simple (5...

32 of the most colorful birds on Earth

Live Science 5/11 4:00A sascha.pare@futurenet.com (Sasch

Nature produces some truly extravagant costumes, and birds have evolved more than their fair share of dazzling outfits. Often, it s the male birds that steal the show with...