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La Victoria in Farmers Branch: Honest Food, Deep Roots

Metrocrest Hospital Authority Distributes $3.3 Million to Local Nonprofits in 2025

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Top Stories: ➊ – Metrocrest Hospital Authority Distributes $3.3 Million to Local Nonprofits in 2025 (Tuesday), ➋ – Healthcare Veteran Doug Drew Takes the Helm at Irving-based USOSM (Thursday), ➌ – JUST LISTED: Luxury Home For Sale in Dallas at 114 W. Ohio Avenue in South Cliff Heights (Friday), ➍ – Delicious Family Brunch Ideas Perfect for Senior Dads (Saturday), ➎ – Dallas Mavericks Sign Former Lakers Guard For NBA Summer League (Saturday)

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North Texas bounty hunters charged with murder after boxing in, shooting man in Dallas

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 6/30 5:45A Briauna Brown

Two bounty hunters are facing murder charges after fatally shooting a man they attempted to take into custody in Old East Dallas, an arrest affidavit revealed. Rodney Brown, 34, and Jorge Moncivais,...

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Metrocrest Hospital Authority Distributes $3.3 Million to Local Nonprofits in 2025

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 7/8 3:28A Katherine Long

Metrocrest Hospital Authority Distributes $3.3 Million to Local Nonprofits in 2025 Funding supports healthcare services in Addison, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, and Coppell. Metrocrest Hospital...

Lifelong Employability Begins with Job Search Workshop in Allen

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 7/2 4:00A Martha Jane Brounoff

Do you want to achieve lifelong employability but are not sure how to go about it? If so, come join the St. Jude Career Alliance at its comprehensive, faith-based job search workshop on Saturday, July...

Groundbreaking for New Dallas ISD Nolan Estes Campus in Downtown Dallas

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 7/1 6:28A Culver Public Relations

Dallas ISD , in collaboration with Merriman Anderson Architects (MAA ) and Bowa-EJ Smith Construction Post L Group, a Joint Venture , is proud to announce the upcoming groundbreaking for the new...

Sheraton Dallas Announces Major Investment in Building Automation Systems

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 7/1 6:23A Culver Public Relations

Sheraton Dallas is excited to announce a significant upgrade in building management systems with adaptation of new, state-of-the-art Direct Digital Control (DDC). This investment underscores our...

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Dallas ISD News: Dallas ISD's Summer Cool Camp blends learning and adventure

Dallas ISD 7/10 5:41A

Dallas ISD News: Dallas ISD s Summer Cool Camp blends learning and adventure The Dallas Independent School District View this email in your browser SUBMITTED STORY For Immediate Release: July 10, 2025...

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La Victoria in Farmers Branch: Honest Food, Deep Roots

Crave DFW 7/11 7:31A Steven Doyle

In a quiet trip center on Valley View Lane in Farmers Branch, The Victoria reveals itself slowly. There’s no neon, no design gimmicks, no theatrics—just the calm assurance of a restaurant that knows...

A 4-Day Escape to Dripping Springs

Crave DFW 7/11 6:48A Steven Doyle

The Hill Country doesn’t ask you to rush. It invites you to slow down, breathe a little deeper, and let the landscape do the talking. For Dallas residents craving real rest with a side of wilderness...

Mason Revisited – A Trip Report

Texas Wine Lover 7/11 6:22A Neal Addy

Much has been written about Mason, Texas , over the past several years. Yet despite the glowing press and its close proximity to one of the most popular wine destinations in...

Feng Cha Appoints Champion as Franchise Development Agency of Record

Restaurant News 7/10 9:50A RestaurantNews.com

Leading hospitality firm selected to drive beverage brand s next growth phase Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Feng Cha , one of the fastest-growing premium boba beverage...

Sohail Gilani Launches New Kitchen Guard Franchise in Chicago

Restaurant News 7/9 8:13A RestaurantNews.com

Fast-Growing B2B Franchise Offers Premium Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning and Fire Safety Services to Help Keep Local Restaurants Fire-Safe and Compliant Kitchen Guard ,...

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AMAZON: Last Chance to SAVE!!??‍♀️?

The Sister Studio 7/10 4:54A Jennifer Reed

Happy Thursday, my friends! Tomorrow is the last day to shop Prime Day Deals , and there were several new promos added today that I wanted to share! I rounded up my favorites below, along with some...

THE BEST WHITE PANTS FOR SUMMER AND MORE NSALE ITEMS

The Middle Page 7/9 4:32A Cathy Williamson

Hi, ladies! Were you one of the lucky ones who got to shop the NSale yesterday? I had to wait until today ( I must not have spent as much money last year my husband will be so proud!), and my cart is...

The BEST of Prime Day!!!??

The Sister Studio 7/8 4:42A Jennifer Reed

Hi friends!! Prime Day is HERE and I have spent hours on hours scouring Amazon and cross-checking prices for the very very BEST deals! This year the beauty deals REALLY impressed me there are SO...

NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE PICKS FOR WOMEN

The Middle Page 7/8 3:25A Cathy Williamson

NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE PICKS FOR WOMEN Hi ladies! I am writing this post with a heavy heart about the events that occurred in my home state over the July 4th weekend. I can not imagine, as a...

TWELVE YEAR CANCERVERSARY

The Middle Page 7/1 3:09A Cathy Williamson

Happy July… and Happy 12-Year Cancerversary to Me! Twelve years ago today, I woke up in a hospital bed minus one tumor and two breasts—and honestly, I’ve never felt more grateful. July 1st will always...

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Mavs' Cooper Flagg Ready For Game 2 After 'Nervous' Summer League Debut

https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/dallas/rss/ 7/12 3:47A Athlon Sports

No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg didn t shoot the ball well, but he was able to impact winning in a big way for the Dallas Mavericks in their Summer League opener. The...

Budding Cowboys legend Micah Parsons to receive honor of lifetime on Tuesday

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo! Sports 7/12 3:33A Cowboys Wire

Dallas Cowboys star pass rusher Micah Parsons will have the honor of his No. 23 jersey being retired by Harrisburg high school.

Highly criticized offseason move named Cowboys' biggest reason for optimism

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo! Sports 7/12 3:20A Dallas Cowboys On SI

2024 was a season to forget for Dallas Cowboys fans. After sitting through a torturous offseason where Jerry Jones proved he doesn t know what the term all-in means, they...

Cowboys 2025 training camp position preview: CBs full of talent, question marks

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo! Sports 7/12 2:10A Dallas Cowboys On SI

The Dallas Cowboys are in the midst of their final break before training camp begins at the end of July. In preparation for camp, we ve been breaking down every position...

Cowboys predicted to trade for long-time NFC East running back to join crowded RB depth chart

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo! Sports 7/12 1:39A The Sporting News

It s getting pretty full in the running back room.

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JUST LISTED: Luxury Bungalow Home For Rent at 1718 Ripley St. in Dallas

DFW Urban Realty 7/11 10:02P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed: Fully Furnished 4-Bedroom Bungalow For Lease at 1718 Ripley St. in East Dallas – Near Downtown, Uptown & Lower Greenville Now available for lease in one of...

JUST LISTED: Modern 2-Bedroom Condo For Sale in Carrollton, TX

DFW Urban Realty 7/5 8:45P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed: Modern 2-Bedroom Condo For Sale at 2835 Keller Springs 902 in Carrollton, TX - Quorum View Now available for sale—an updated and move-in ready 2-bedroom,...

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Focus on first responders' mental health grows as death toll rises in flood-ravaged Texas

Spectrum Local News Health 7/9 6:00A Associated Press

“We process it the best we can,” Lt. Colonel Ben Baker of the Texas Game Wardens said after taking a deep breath.

Baylor Scott & White unveils opening date for Frisco hospital

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/3 5:54A Aayush Gupta

Leaders at Baylor Scott & White Health, the largest nonprofit hospital system in Texas, have unveiled more details about a new medical center in Frisco. The new facility will...

Fort Worth co. buys 5 Texas nursing homes

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/3 1:56A Sydney Asher

Creative Solutions for Healthcare, a healthcare operator that focuses on senior living facilities, is brining "significant upgrades" to five senior living facilities across...

The GLP-1 weight loss debate: Pharmacy benefit leaders weigh in on difficult coverage decisions

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/30 7:00P Lauren Lawley Head, Writer, TBJ

Employers are grappling with the ripple effect of an increasingly popular weight loss treatment. Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are a favored treatment for...

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Feng Cha Appoints Champion as Franchise Development Agency of Record

Restaurant News 7/10 9:50A RestaurantNews.com

Leading hospitality firm selected to drive beverage brand s next growth phase Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Feng Cha , one of the fastest-growing premium boba beverage...

Healthcare Veteran Doug Drew Takes the Helm at Irving-based USOSM

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 7/10 4:00A Krista Simmons

Irving-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) announced last week that it had implemented its succession plan to ensure a smooth transition from long-time CEO, Richard Hall, who is transitioning...

20 Fresh Summer Pasta Recipes

Love and Lemons 7/10 3:07A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

I ve written a LOT of summer pasta recipes over the years. The reason is simple: anytime I come home from the farmers market with a pile of the season s best produce and no...

Margarita Mocktail

Joyful Healthy Eats 7/9 11:00P Krista

You don t need to have a drink to have fun! This Margarita Mocktail recipe is made without the alcohol but ALL the flavor, with a combination of fresh citrus juices, agave, and sparkling water. Make a...

US Importers Sued for ‘Greenwashing’ Mexican Avocados

Civil Eats 7/8 10:00P Isabella Kaminski

Avocados are a regular part of many consumer’s weekly shopping—a key ingredient in guacamole, a slice on the side of a buddha bowl, and a healthy topper for toast—and sales are steadily rising . But...

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Budgeting Tips Using Casino, Shopping Examples

Days of a Domestic Dad 7/9 4:57A Colby

Managing money isn’t always about cutting costs—it’s about understanding patterns. Whether placing a bet on a slot or deciding between two brands of headphones, the same...