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Pokey O’s New Dessert & 20th Anniversary

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Top Stories: ➊ – Varsity Baseball vs Heritage Christian (Sr. Night) (Tuesday), ➋ – Private School Art Invitational (Wednesday), ➌ – Dickey’s Rancher’s Premium Expands in Walmart with 11% Increase in Store Count (Tuesday), ➍ – RFK Jr.'s mixed message about the measles outbreaks draws criticism from health officials (Wednesday), ➎ – 4th & 5th Literary Festival (Thursday)

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Spring Roof Maintenance

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 2/27 2:00A Hannah Pittman

Spring is the season for renewalblooming flowers, warmer weather, a perfect time to renew your roof a bit after the cold winter months. Your roof has been exposed to harsh conditions such as snow,...

Texas wildflower forecast unpredictable due to drought, weather changes

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 2/26 7:44A Lauren Harper

Continuing droughts and statewide climate changes make this year s wildflower bloom harder to predict, according to experts at the Lady Bird Wildflower Center in Austin . “If predicting the weather is...

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Jersey Mikes and Wipe Out Kids Cancer Unite to Fight Pediatric Cancer100% of Sales Donated

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 3/5 4:44A Mary Jane Coker

Wipe Out Kids Cancer (WOKC) is teaming up with 88 Jersey Mikes Subs locations across DFW in March to raise funds in the fight against pediatric cancer. As part of Jersey Mikes 15th Annual Month of...

Rodeo Celina Returns to Southfork Ranch May 30 - June 1

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 3/5 4:31A Kelly Hunter

When Rodeo Celina returns to the famed Southfork Ranch, guests will be surrounded by not only the spirit of the American West but also a sense of community commitment. Collin Countys only...

Small Spaces – BIG IDEAS!

IBB Design 3/3 7:24P Jory Gattis

With more clients downsizing or acquiring second homes in high-rises and townhomes, I’ve embraced the challenge of maximizing function and style in tighter The post Small...

Easy Travel Looks

Tanya Foster 3/1 8:00P Tanya Foster

Happy Monday, Happy March! Spring break is just around the corner, so that means many of you need to start your packing lists. Whenever we take trips, I get so many questions in regards to what to...

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Japan Trip

Lakehill Preparatory School Photos 3/10 2:46A lakehillprep

lakehillprep updated gallery ' Japan Trip '

The Addams Family- Saturday Matinee-02.22.25

Woodrow Wilson High School Photos 3/8 7:12P woodrowwildcats

woodrowwildcats updated gallery ' The Addams Family- Saturday Matinee-02.22.25 '

Varsity Tennis vs HCA & Shelton

Lakehill Preparatory School Photos 3/8 7:10P lakehillprep

lakehillprep updated gallery ' Varsity Tennis vs HCA & Shelton '

2nd Grade Hall of Presidents

Lakehill Preparatory School Photos 3/6 5:50A lakehillprep

lakehillprep updated gallery ' 2nd Grade Hall of Presidents '

Dallas ISD News: Beloved South Oak Cliff coach bids farewell after 34 years

Dallas ISD 3/4 5:15A

Dallas ISD News: Beloved South Oak Cliff coach bids farewell after 34 years The Dallas Independent School District View this email in your browser SUBMITTED STORY For Immediate Release: March 4, 2024...

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The Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings in DFW for Spring and Summer 2025

Eater Dallas 3/11 4:22A Courtney E. Smith

A preview of Frenchie’s, coming to the Park Cities. | Travis Street Hospitality An all-star team join a mysterious spot, plus an all day cafe focused on French fare and a croquette and cocktails bar...

Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza Celebrates Pi Day with a Tasty Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity

Restaurant News 3/11 3:22A RestaurantNews.com

Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza is serving up something special this Pi Day, March 14, by combining the love of math with the world s favorite pie – pizza! All 14 Piesanos...

Tickets on Sale for Grapevine’s 33rd Annual Spring Wine Trail

Texas Wine Lover 3/11 2:40A Jeff Cope

Press Release Sip, savor and stroll! Raise a glass to fine wine and inspiring art at the 33rd Annual Spring Wine Trail , presented by Park Place Lexus and Land Rover Grapevine...

Pokey O’s New Dessert & 20th Anniversary

Crave DFW 3/10 6:14A Steven Doyle

Pokey O s Cookies & Ice Cream , the beloved Dallas-based, family-owned brand, will be celebrating its 20th anniversary at its flagship location on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. To mark this exciting...

Be Your Own Somm, Food and Wine Pairing Basics

Crave DFW 3/7 5:34A Steven Doyle

Pairing food and wine is a culinary art that enhances both the dish and the drink. When done correctly, the right wine can elevate the flavors of your meal, while the right food can bring out the best...

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NEW Spring? + Sales on Sales!?

The Sister Studio 3/10 4:18A Jennifer Reed

Happy Monday my friends! I hope everyone has had a restful weekend and is ready to take on the week ahead! I have a jam packed newsletter today, including our Life in Lilac Spring launch , some really...

THE POWER OF MATCHING SETS: FASHION MADE EASY

The Middle Page 3/4 4:06A Cathy Williamson

THE POWER OF MATCHING SETS: FASHION MADE EASY Hello, ladies, it s finally March! January seemed to last so long, and February was a blink! I, for one, am so glad the days are getting longer and the...

Did Someone Say AMAZON!??

The Sister Studio 3/1 3:27A Jennifer Reed

Happy Friday, y all! I can t believe today is the last day of February January felt like an eternity and this month has just flown by! I rounded up all of my Amazon favorites from the month here for y...

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11 crucial dates for Cowboys before the regular season starts

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo! Sports 3/11 9:00A Cowboys Wire

Here s when you should expect major happenings to occur for the Dallas Cowboys before kickoff weekend.

Hats with accidental vulgarities removed from Los Angeles Angels, Texas Rangers team stores

Texas Rangers on Yahoo! Sports 3/11 8:54A WTNH.com

(NEXSTAR) — The MLB regular season will start soon, which means a slew of new merchandise and hats are being released. That includes a line of New Era caps, which, for a...

NFL signing roundup: Cowboys add DT Solomon Thomas

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo! Sports 3/11 8:30A WSAU News/Talk 550 AM · 99.9 FM

Defensive tackle Solomon Thomas agreed to a two-year, $8 million contract with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday. Thomas, 29, spent the past three seasons with the New York Jets....

New MLB Hat Gets The Hook Over Vulgar Error

Texas Rangers on Yahoo! Sports 3/11 8:26A HuffPost

This is absolutely intentional, one fan insisted.

Cowboys reportedly make All-Pro return specialist KaVontae Turpin the highest-paid special teams...

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo! Sports 3/11 8:04A Yahoo Sports

Turpin was named first-team All-Pro after logging two returns for touchdowns in 2024.

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Top Things to Do in Plano, Texas

VIP Realty 3/11 5:52A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Top Things to Do in Plano, Texas Plano, Texas, is a thriving city known for its excellent quality of life, great shopping and dining options, and numerous recreational...

DFW is Home to Six out of the Thirty Fastest Growing Affluent Suburbs in 2025

DFW Urban Realty 2/26 7:42P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex continues to be a hotspot for luxury real estate, with affluent homebuyers flocking to its premier suburban communities. Offering a dynamic...

Top Ten High Rise Condo Apartment Urban Districts in Dallas Fort Worth, TX

DFW Urban Realty 2/25 8:41P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

One of our agents recently came to me and asked What are the top ten urban districts to purchase or rent a high rise condo or apartment in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX? I thought...

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Top U.S. health agency makes $25,000 buyout offer to most of its employees

Spectrum Local News Health 3/9 4:46A Associated Press

The offer is part of President Donald Trump’s government cuts. The workers have until 5 p.m. on Friday to submit a response.

Richardson gains 100+ jobs in expanded HQ move

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/7 9:32A Plamedie Ifasso

KLOwen Orthodontics is the latest company expanding to the city, where a tech hub houses over 1,100 businesses and 20,000 workers.

UT Southwestern, Texas Health partnership taps president

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/7 9:23A Sydney Asher

The hospital is operated between UT Southwestern Medical Center and Texas Health Resources. It's the only hospital to be co-operated by the two healthcare giants.

West Texas reports nearly 200 measles cases. New Mexico is up to 30

Spectrum Local News Health 3/7 8:39A Associated Press

Most of the cases across both states are in people younger than 18 and people who are unvaccinated or have an unknown vaccination status.

Texas health officials still unsure of the cause of the measles outbreak

Spectrum Local News Health 3/5 10:00A Kaila Garrett

The number of cases has risen to 159 as of Tuesday, according to the state health commissioner.

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The Most Tempting Tacos in Dallas

Eater Dallas 4/21 5:26A Courtney E. Smith

Simply can’t front on Velvet Taco. | Velvet Taco Soft or crunch, meaty or veggie, here’s where to order up the best tacos in the Metroplex There are so many great spots to get them in Dallas and all...

Miso Salmon

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/20 11:00P Krista

Miso salmon is a simple weeknight recipe that tastes like it came straight out of a restaurant! You ll love the sweet, savory, and umami flavors in this dish, serve with edamame or rice for the...

How One Milwaukee Food Bank Is Handling the Drop in USDA Funding

Civil Eats 4/20 10:00P Brian Calvert

For months, Matt King kept an eye on federal food aid policies. He also stayed in constant contact with Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services, which, among other things, manages food disbursements...

My Favorite Way to Use Up Hard Boiled Eggs

Love and Lemons 4/20 3:50A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

And so it begins: my egg salad kick. Every year after Easter, I make this egg salad recipe to use up the hard boiled eggs left over from my family’s celebration. That first...

First-Rate Restaurants in Richardson

Eater Dallas 4/18 3:31A Courtney E. Smith

Dim sum for days at Kirin Court. | Kirin Court Because eating well doesn’t need to mean leaving the ‘burbs Gone are the days when suburbanites had to trek out to the city for good food. Take...