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Uber driver becomes Dallas 311 app power user after losing tire to pothole

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 8/14 10:40A David Goins

Adam Sharkey estimates that he drives anywhere from 1,000 to 1,500 miles per week on roads across North Texas. The sales professional says many of those miles are spent traversing Dallas city streets....

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Join Dream Center Dallas in Celebrating Hope and Community at the 5th Annual Gala

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 8/22 7:43A Culver Public Relations

On Thursday, October 3, 2025, from 7:009:00 p.m. , Dream Center Dallas will host its 5th Annual Fundraising Gala at the Renaissance Hotel Legacy West, 6007 Legacy Dr, Plano, TX 75024 . This gala will...

New Friends New Life Announces 2025 ProtectHER Award Recipients

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 8/22 5:39A Elizabeth Lenart

PROTECTHER AWARD RECIPIENTS TO BE HONORED AT ANNUAL STAND FOR HER LUNCHEON FEATURING LUCY LIU Individual Luncheon Tickets Available Today! New Friends New Life (NFNL) announces the 2025 ProtectHER...

September is Animal Pain Awareness Month

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 8/22 3:21A Douglas Stramel, DVM, CVPP, CVMA

When Pets Hurt: Shining a Light on Animal Pain Every September, the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM) leads a powerful initiative: Animal Pain Awareness Month . This campaign...

CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW: GRANDMA YOGINI by Raven Howell, illustrated by Alexander Santos

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 8/11 3:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Grandma Yogini by Raven Howell Illustrated by Alexander Santos This talented grandma is full of surprises! Grandma Yogini is a new childrens picture book by Raven Howell and illustrated by...

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Dallas ISD News: Newest career institute breaks ground in Dallas ISD

Dallas ISD 8/21 6:32A

Dallas ISD News: Newest career institute breaks ground in Dallas ISD The Dallas Independent School District View this email in your browser SUBMITTED STORY For Immediate...

Dallas ISD News: Empowering students to lead and leave a legacy

Dallas ISD 8/12 8:18A

Dallas ISD News: Empowering students to lead and leave a legacy The Dallas Independent School District View this email in your browser SUBMITTED STORY For Immediate Release: Aug. 12, 2025 Empowering...

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Whiskey Cake Debuts New Brunch Menu with Cocktail Towers

Crave DFW 8/22 8:03A Steven Doyle

Whiskey Cake is turning Labor Day weekend into a three-day brunch party, and Dallas feels like the epicenter. For the holiday only, the griddle stays hot from Saturday through Monday at every...

Visit Pane Nostro in Bishop Arts

Crave DFW 8/22 7:51A Steven Doyle

Arancini Pane Nostro in Bishop Arts feels like it’s been part of the neighborhood forever, the kind of room that greets you with the perfume of warm bread before you see the ovens. Sunlight falls...

La Bilboquet for an Elegant Brunch

Crave DFW 8/22 6:17A Steven Doyle

Brunch at La Bilboquet in Dallas is the kind of experience that lingers long after the last bite, not because it’s fussy or overdone, but because it captures the pleasure of simplicity elevated to its...

Brian Cheeseborough Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 8/19 12:10A Jeff Cope

Many wineries in Texas have tasting rooms where you can stop in to taste and enjoy their wines. Others don’t have a tasting room and instead make custom wine for local...

Bad Daddy’s Celebrates 18 Years with Free Birthday Treat and a Side of Giving Back on Aug. 25

Restaurant News 8/18 5:09A RestaurantNews.com

First 180 dine-in guests score a free Birthday Cake Batter, with 18% of in-restaurant sales to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs Denver, CO ( RestaurantNews.com ) Bad Daddy’s...

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25+ Affordable Workwear Outfits??

The Sister Studio 8/17 4:03A Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday, my friends! We survived the first week of school over here it was a whirlwind!! I hope everyone had a wonderful week. I put together 25 different workwear outfits for you today: these...

THE RICH SHADE EVERY FALL WARDROBE NEEDS: CHOCOLATE BROWN

The Middle Page 8/16 5:31A Cathy Williamson

THE RICH SHADE EVERY FALL WARDROBE NEEDS: CHOCOLATE BROWN Happy Saturday! What a whirlwind of a week this has been for me. We got back from Montana on Monday and went straight into work mode. I don t...

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Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Jets FREE LIVE STREAM (8/22/25): Watch NFL preseason game online |...

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo! Sports 8/22 11:30A NJ.com

The Philadelphia Eagles face the New York Jets in an NFL preseason game on Friday, August 22, 2025 (8/22/25) at MetLife Stadium.

Here's how to watch Cowboys vs. Falcons for free in NFL Preseason Week 3

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo! Sports 8/22 11:18A New York Post

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. As the clock winds down...

9 HUGE gambles NFL teams are taking this season, Brian Robinson Jr. to the 49ers

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo! Sports 8/22 10:55A Yahoo Sports

Nate Tice is joined by Matt Harmon & Charles McDonald from the Yahoo Sportsbook at the Venetian in Las Vegas to dive into the biggest gambles NFL teams are taking this...

Cowboys’ Jerry Jones invited Michael Irvin to negotiate Micah Parsons contract

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo! Sports 8/22 10:28A ClutchPoints

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has made news as he negotiates on Micah Parsons contract, and he says he wanted Michael Irvin involved.

Rams vs. Browns what to watch: Does Sean McVay already know his 53-man roster?

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo! Sports 8/22 10:03A LA Times

The sideline against the Cleveland Browns could show which Rams players are set to make the roster — and the ones who might still be fighting to make it.

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JUST LISTED: Corner Lot Home for Sale in Garland, TX at 319 Cole Street in Schreiber Estates

DFW Urban Realty 8/19 8:40P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

JUST LISTED: Spacious 5-Bedroom Corner Lot Home for Sale in Garland, TX – 319 Cole Street Open Floor Plan With Smart Layout This inviting home features a wide-open living...

Best Neighborhoods in Keller, Texas

VIP Realty 8/14 4:29A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Best Neighborhoods in Keller, Texas Keller, Texas—a picturesque suburb in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex—offers a small-town charm with all the amenities of a big city...

JUST LISTED: Modern Home for Rent in Dallas at 1277 Clifftop Near Bishop Arts District

DFW Urban Realty 8/8 8:54P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

JUST LISTED: Modern Home for Rent in Dallas at 1277 Clifftop Near Bishop Arts District If you’ve been looking for the perfect mix of style, comfort, and location, the newly...

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Domestic violence cases against men are on the rise

Spectrum Local News Health 8/20 9:54A Valencia Jones

Advocates say too many male victims of domestic violence are afraid to speak out about their abuse.

Texas health officials declare end of measles outbreak

Spectrum Local News Health 8/18 5:50A Katharine Finnerty

Ninety-nine people were hospitalized, and two school-aged children died in the measles outbreak that began in late winter.

North Texas hospitals spent billions on uncompensated care in 2024

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/15 1:51A Davie Nguyen

Dallas-Fort Worth's strong and diverse health care sector is on full display in the new edition of our hospitals list — along with its caring nature. Dive into the data and...

Sticker shock is coming for employer health plans in 2026. Here's why.

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/14 8:43A Andy Medici

An increasingly popular class of drugs is just one of the factors fueling the sticker shock.

Advocates worry drug overdoses will rise due to federal cuts

Spectrum Local News Health 8/12 4:15A Geraldine Torrellas

Overdose deaths declined between 2023 to 2024 and advocates attribute this to naloxone distribution.

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Creamed Corn

Love and Lemons 9/4 4:10A Jeanine Donofrio

Don t buy creamed corn in a can—this recipe is easy to make from scratch! It calls for 8 basic ingredients, comes together in a single skillet, and tastes SO much better than...

'We completely freaked out': Orcas are attacking boats in Europe again

Live Science 9/3 6:23A Patrick Pester

Orcas along the Spanish coast are attacking boats once again, leaving destroyed rudders and stranded crews in their wake. A small population of orcas ( Orcinus orca ), or...

Love & Lemons Cooking Club – September!

Love and Lemons 9/2 9:59A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Our Cooking Club is a fun way to celebrate the Love & Lemons community of readers. The concept is super simple—each month, I choose a recipe. You make it, and you leave a...

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Recognized on Nation’s Restaurant News’ 2025 100 Under 100

Restaurant News 9/2 12:23A RestaurantNews.com

The Soon to be Famous chicken finger franchise was recognized for its rapid unit-count growth. Frisco, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Layne s Chicken Fingers , the rapidly growing chicken finger...

Virgin Mojito (Nojito Recipe)

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/31 11:00P Krista

Refreshingly minty, fizzy, and full of tangy lime flavor, this Nojito recipe has everything you love about the original, without the alcohol! This is a mocktail you ll want to sip all summer long....