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Waterloo Gin Sweeps the 2026 SIP Awards, and Brought Three Cocktails to Prove It

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CHI OMEGA CHRISTMAS MARKET WILL DELIGHT SHOPPERS NOVEMBER 19-22, 2026

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 8/14 1:30A Brynn Bagot Public Relations

The 49 th annual Chi Omega Christmas Market (COCM) will be held November 19-22, 2026 , at the Dallas World Trade Center - 11th floor. One of Dallas most iconic and beloved holiday traditions, COCM...

Texas Womans, Girl Scouts Launch Partnership to Expand Higher Education Opportunities

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 8/7 4:35A Kathy Beazley

Texas Woman's University (TWU) and Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas launched a strategic partnership that creates expanded admissions, scholarship and college readiness...

5 reasons to visit the dentist before the school year starts

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 8/7 3:25A Stephanie Patrick

School bells will ring again across Texas soon. As families make their to-do lists for supplies and new clothes, scheduling dental appointments for the entire family should be a priority too. Dr....

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Dallas ISD News: Dallas ISD and nonprofits launch STEM initiative

Dallas ISD 8/18 4:00A

Dallas ISD News: Dallas ISD and nonprofits launch STEM initiative The Dallas Independent School District View this email in your browser SUBMITTED STORY For Immediate Release:...

Dallas ISD News: South Oak Cliff Golden Bears gear up for another state championship run

Dallas ISD 8/11 8:57A

Dallas ISD News: South Oak Cliff Golden Bears gear up for another state championship run The Dallas Independent School District View this email in your browser MEDIA ADVISORY...

Growing Together as Educators

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A Glass with the Duke: Visiting Noblemen Wines Texas Cellar

Texas Wine Lover 8/19 12:56A Neal Addy

Noblemen Wines Texas Cellar brings a true taste of Texas to downtown Glen Rose, with Noblemen wines, selections from producers across the state, a historic tasting room, and...

Remi Gregory Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 8/18 1:59A Jeff Cope

This month's featured Winemaker Profile is Remi Gregory. Remi started winemaking with her own winery of The Burg Wine Company, but is now the head winemaker at Becker...

Waterloo Gin Sweeps the 2026 SIP Awards, and Brought Three Cocktails to Prove It

Crave DFW 8/14 9:14A Steven Doyle

Waterloo Gin just had its best showing yet at the SIP Awards, one of the few major spirits competitions where the judges aren t industry insiders but ordinary consumers tasting blind. The Hill Country...

Zalat Pizza Puts Butter Chicken on a Crust, and It Actually Works

Crave DFW 8/14 8:54A Steven Doyle

Zalat Pizza has never been shy about mashing up flavors that have no business working together until they do, and the newest one might be the boldest swing yet. Starting...

Retro Movie Review: High Noon (1952)

Crave DFW 8/14 8:40A Steven Doyle

High Noon opens on the happiest morning of Marshal Will Kane s life. Played by Gary Cooper , Kane has just married Amy Fowler, played by Grace Kelly , and turned in his badge, ready to leave the small...

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The Rangers beat the Nationals 5-0 behind Cal Quantrill’s 7 innings, Foscue's homer

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/19 3:42A Associated Press

Quantrill (5-4) struck out five and did not issue a walk.

Von Miller is set to join his hometown Dallas Cowboys after agreeing to 1-year deal

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/17 3:42A Associated Press

The 37-year-old went to high school south of Dallas and starred at Texas A&M before Denver drafted Miller second overall in 2011.

John Niland, who helped the Dallas Cowboys win their first Super Bowl championship, has died

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/17 3:36A Associated Press

Niland's daughter, Haven, said he died Saturday morning in McKinney, a Dallas suburb.

Petar Musa scores MLS-best 14th goal to rally Dallas to 2-1 victory over Austin

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/17 3:29A Associated Press

Petar Musa scored his league-leading 14th goal and FC Dallas beat Austin FC 2-1 on Sunday night.

Paige Bueckers scores 22 points, all in 2nd half, as Wings hand Tempo 10th straight loss, 94-88

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/13 3:15A Associated Press

The Wings ended a three-game skid, their longest of the season.

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A new outlook on healthcare benefits is long overdue

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/12 7:00P Steve Purkapile

The cost of healthcare has always been a concern for employers, employees, and their advisors. This year, however, the conversation has taken on a new level of urgency....

Omnilife prepares to open $61 million U.S. headquarters in Allen

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/12 2:00A Aayush Gupta

The facility will house corporate offices, a warehouse serving 19 retail locations across 11 states and a manufacturing plant. The company will occupy one building, while the...

Lettuce, jalapeño recalls linked to illnesses put Texans on high alert

Spectrum Local News Health 8/11 4:31A Geraldine Torrellas

Sales have taken a hit due to outbreaks of cyclosporiasis and salmonella, impacting distributors like River City Produce in San Antonio.

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Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

Love and Lemons 8/18 4:03A Jeanine Donofrio

On busy mornings, I love having a stash of these oatmeal bars on hand. They re a perfect grab-and-go breakfast, packed with hearty oats, walnuts, dried cranberries, and eggs...

Crispy Chicken Rice Bowls with Spicy Mayo

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/17 11:00P Krista

Juicy air fried chicken thighs, crispy rice, asian cucumber salad and creamy, spicy mayo combine to make one epic meal bowl! Prepare all or some of the components in advance for an easy weeknight...

Weekly Meal Plan #32

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/14 11:00P Krista

This healthy weekly meal plan has 5 days of easy breakfast and dinner recipes made from real, wholesome ingredients and a high protein focus in mind. Grab the free printable shopping list to make meal...

Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins

Love and Lemons 8/12 3:36A Jeanine Donofrio

Let s make mini muffins! These bite-size treats are moist, puffy, and studded with gooey, melty mini chocolate chips. The recipe calls for basic ingredients and is easy to...

Cinnamon Baked Apple Oatmeal

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/10 11:00P Krista

Fall calls for hearty, hot breakfasts and this protein-packed baked apple oatmeal is just the ticket! Warm spices, tender baked apples, and crunchy walnuts make this the perfect morning meal. During...