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Festival of Joy to bring sights, sounds and flavors of India to Klyde Warren Park this Saturday

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How bluebonnets became a part of Texas culture

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 4/22 8:48A Bri Flores

While there are over 5,000 species of wildflowers in Texas, the bluebonnet, also known as Lupinus texensis, is the most famous Texas flower. Dave Forehand, vice president of...

Dallas Fire-Rescue finds man dead after night-long search in White Rock Creek

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 4/21 9:43A NBCDFW Staff

Dallas Fire-Rescue responded to a call that a man got swept away while trying to cross White Rock Creek on foot Saturday night. A woman who was with the man had called 911 at...

Dallas voters consider $1.25 billion bond for upgrades to city streets and facilities in May 4...

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 4/21 4:30A Jack Fink

DALLAS Dallas City Council Member Paula Blackmon is among a long list of city leaders - past and present - who support all ten ballot propositions that make up the city's...

What's in the $1.25 billion Dallas bond and will voters approve it?

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 4/21 2:00A Jack Fink

Dallas residents will have the chance to vote for or against a $1.25 billion bond project that includes money for street repairs, parks, a police training facility and more. The U.S. Senate race...

15 arrested, charged for soliciting minors online in Collin County's ‘Operation Home Alone'

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 4/18 5:56A Hannah Jones

Collin County law enforcement officials arrested 15 men who were suspected of preying upon children online, officials said. According to the Collin County Sheriff’s Office, officers conducted...

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Festival of Joy to bring sights, sounds and flavors of India to Klyde Warren Park this Saturday

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 4/24 9:40A Taylor Mayad

Experience the sights, sounds and flavors of India at the fifth-annual Festival of Joy this Saturday (April 27) at Klyde Warren Park! Celebrating Indian culture and spirituality, the free event kicks...

Dallas Families and Children Invited to Council for Lifes Family Fun for Life

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 4/24 8:00A Council for Life

DALLAS, TX Families and children of all ages are invited to Council for Lifes second annual Family Fun for Life on May 5, 2024 . This free event will be held at the SMU Armstrong Fieldhouse and will...

April 27, Saturday: 2024 Park Cities Car Show Presented by Preservation Park Cities Sponsored by...

Philanthropy Lifestyles 4/24 8:13A SharonAdams

(Featured photo from previous car shows.)* Free and open to the public! It s fun to browse through the car show

Bringing Stories to Life

Texas Monthly 4/24 5:14A Dan Goodgame

No matter how enterprising its reporting may be, or how lyrical its writing, a magazine hasn t earned a spot on your coffee table unless its stories are enlivened with handsome photography and...

What the Bleep Is Going On With Texas Home Insurance?

Texas Monthly 4/24 3:00A Michael Hardy

My wife and I recently decided to buy our first home together. For the past two years, we ve been living in a two-bedroom townhouse in Houston s Montrose neighborhood that I purchased in 2021, when I...

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MS at Parish Meet

Lakehill Preparatory School Photos 4/24 7:12A lakehillprep

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MS Science

Lakehill Preparatory School Photos 4/24 5:28A lakehillprep

lakehillprep updated gallery ' MS Science '

Dallas ISD News: Cultivating creativity and life skills at Dallas ISD's Solar Prep for Girls

Dallas ISD 4/23 5:45A

Dallas ISD News: Cultivating creativity and life skills at Dallas ISD s Solar Prep for Girls The Dallas Independent School District View this email in your browser SUBMITTED STORY For Immediate...

Texas Womens Foundation's April 30 Event Features ABC's Deborah Roberts, Cynt Marshall & Honorees

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter (Education) 4/23 1:34A Juliette DC

Texas Womens Foundation has announced its Leadership Forum & Awards Celebration on April 30, 2024, at the Omni Dallas Hotel (555 S. Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202). This day of learning, leadership and...

Biology Trip

Lakehill Preparatory School Photos 4/22 10:16A lakehillprep

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Celebrate a Cajun Cinco de Crawfish at Cajun Market at Bourbon Street Bar & Grill

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 4/24 9:07A Kelly Hunter

Celebrate the calendars most spicy holiday, Cinco de Mayo at North Texas most beloved Cajun outpost. The Cajun Market at Bourbon Street Bar & Grill in Bedford is bringing a bit of the bayou to a...

Celebrate Cinco in Style at Cantina Laredo

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 4/24 8:55A Kelly Hunter

Cantina Laredo realizes that Cinco de Mayo celebrations can happen anywhere. So while the restaurant will be resplendent in its party best, it is also preparing a collection of tasty treats that can...

Dickey’s Barbecue in the Lineup for Dallas Cowboys Draft Party Presented by Miller Lite

Restaurant News 4/24 7:27A RestaurantNews.com

World s largest barbecue brand to celebrate draft day on April 25th Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Calling all barbecue and football fans! Come celebrate draft day with...

Chocolate Bash Expands its Delectable Reach with New Master Franchisee in Dallas, Texas

Restaurant News 4/24 3:47A RestaurantNews.com

Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Chocolate Bash , the renowned confectionery sensation, is thrilled to announce the signing of a new master franchisee for its delectable...

Texas Wine Growers Announces an Advocate Membership

Texas Wine Lover 4/24 12:06A Jeff Cope

Texas Wine Growers was established in 2017 by eight founding wineries with the mission to promote and protect the integrity of Texas wine by making wines solely from grapes grown in the terroir of...

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MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS

The Middle Page 4/22 3:14A Cathy Williamson

MOTHER S DAY GIFT IDEAS Happy Monday, ladies! I hope you have had a great weekend! I have never seen as much rain, lightning, and thunder as we had on Saturday. It was wild, and it lasted all day...

A DRESS FIT FOR AN ISLAND TRIP OR POOL PARTY

The Middle Page 4/16 1:46A Cathy Williamson

A DRESS FIT FOR AN ISLAND TRIP OR POOL PARTY Hello, ladies! Do you all know much about Mercury in Retrograde? An explanation is that the planet Mercury appears to travel backward across the sky three...

Finds I’m LOVING this week!

The Sister Studio 4/13 10:29P Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday to you, my friends!! May your coffee be strong and your house be nice and quiet this morning! We had a busy day of kids soccer and basketball yesterday, so I m enjoying this morning when...

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The WNBA's Dallas Wings are planning a move downtown from the suburbs in two years

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/24 8:50A Associated Press

The Dallas Wings are planning a move to the WNBA club’s namesake city under a 15-year deal approved by the Dallas City Council.

Tauchman homers twice as Cubs win 7-2, drop Astros 10 games under .500 for first time since 2016

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/24 2:10A Associated Press

At 7-17, the last-place Astros are 10 games under .500 for the first time since an 18-28 start in 2016.

Gilbert has stellar start for Mariners and JRod goes deep in 4-0 win to knock Texas out of 1st

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/24 2:10A Associated Press

The Seattle Mariners beat Texas 4-0 on Tuesday night, knocking the World Series champion Rangers out of first place for the first time this season.

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving lead Mavs over Clippers 96-93 to tie series as Kawhi Leonard returns

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/24 1:03A Associated Press

Doncic scored 32 points, Irving added 23 and the Mavs won 96-93 on Tuesday night to tie their Western Conference first-round playoff series.

Vegas captain Stone scores quick in return and defending Cup champions open with 4-3 win at Dallas

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/23 1:06A Associated Press

Vegas opened defense of its title with a 4-3 win over the top-seeded Dallas Stars.

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When’s the Best Time to Buy a House in Dallas-Fort Worth?

VIP Realty 4/21 3:01A tom@57realty.com (Thomas Heinz)

Hey there If you’re thinking about buying a house in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and wondering when to make your move, you’re not alone. It’s one of the big questions we get...

JUST LISTED: Luxury Univeristy Park Home in Highland Park ISD at 8415 Turtle Creek

DFW Urban Realty 4/19 4:10A broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Luxury University Park Home in University Heights, Highland Park ISD: 8415 Turtle Creek Blvd - University Park, TX Located in the prestigious Park Cities neighborhood of...

Tax Assessments are Arriving. Wondering About Your Property’s Value?

Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate 4/18 10:48A Steve Smith

Many homeowners are expressing surprise – if not outright shock – upon receiving their annual statement from the local tax appraiser’s office. Now’s an excellent time to take a look at the difference...

Spring into Action: Companywide Open House Tour Takes Place April 21

Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate 4/17 9:10A Steve Smith

10573 Inwood Road | Dallas | $8,395,000 | Open Sunday, April 21, 1 – 3 p.m. As the days grow longer and the flowers bloom, the spring housing market also heats up. This Sunday, April 21, offers the...

JUST LISTED: Luxury Home Sale in Allen, TX at 1617 Whirlaway Court

DFW Urban Realty 4/13 7:38P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Luxury Living in the Heart of Lovejoy ISD: 1617 Whirlaway Court, Allen TX 75002 Discover unparalleled elegance and sophistication at 1617 Whirlaway Court, Allen, TX. This...

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Gov. Greg Abbott announces behavioral health campus to be built in Uvalde

Spectrum Local News Health 4/23 6:13A Christine Sanchez

Construction will begin this summer and the facility is expected to open in 2025.

Seattle hospital won't turn over gender transition records in lawsuit settlement with Texas

Spectrum Local News Health 4/23 12:10A Associated Press

The hospital filed the lawsuit in response to Paxton appearing to go beyond state borders to investigate gender transition.

Emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom

Spectrum Local News Health 4/19 1:11A Associated Press

Complaints that pregnant women were turned away from U.S. emergency rooms spiked in 2022 after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

Judge fines Texas HHSC $100,000 per day over foster care failures

Spectrum Local News Health 4/16 4:38A Craig Huber

Allegations include abuse, neglect.

Houston hospital halts liver and kidney transplants after learning a doctor manipulated some...

Spectrum Local News Health 4/12 4:09A Associated Press

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is aware of the allegations, and an investigation is underway.

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Easy Pasta Salad

Love and Lemons 5/26 3:50A Jeanine Donofrio

Today s recipe is a picnic-perfect pasta salad! Every cookout needs a great pasta salad, and this is the one that I make all summer long. It comes together in no time, it s full of fresh ingredients,...

Twin Peaks’ First Location in Naples is Now Open For Food, Fun and Florida Fans

Restaurant News 5/24 7:56A RestaurantNews.com

Renowned sports bar and restaurant brand opened its doors to The Golf Capital of the World Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Twin Peaks Restaurants , the award-winning sports...

Lentil Salad with Ladolemono

Life at the Table 5/24 5:50A Chef Sandra Lewis

A Mediterranean Delight: Lentil Salad with Ladolemono Lentils have a long and delicious history with the human race. Esau was so enticed by this legume that he traded his...

Comment: NSAC Responds to House Agriculture Committee Markup of the Farm, Food, and National...

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 5/24 2:49A Laura Zaks

For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Comment: NSAC Responds to House...

Best Broccoli Salad

Love and Lemons 5/23 2:33A Jeanine Donofrio

This broccoli salad recipe is one of my favorite side dishes. It s my lighter spin on classic Midwest broccoli salad, and though you won t find any cheese or bacon here, it s every bit as delicious. A...