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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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An Austin Pitmaster Takes a Deep Dive Into Sausage History

Texas Monthly 4/25 4:00A Daniel Vaughn

At InterStellar BBQ, outside Cedar Park, owner John Bates has just begun a year-long exploration into the roots of Texas barbecue sausages. He first chose to survey the origins of Polish sausage in...

How TikTok Made Line Dancing Cool Again

Texas Monthly 4/25 4:00A Rose McMackin

The dance steps come in on the lyric, Did your boots stop workin ? : Right heel, left heel, right heel, lift and tap the right foot forward then back, pivot turn, and swirl an arm overhead like a...

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

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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

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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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Rootstock 2024

Texas Wine Lover 4/26 12:17A Neal Addy

Rootstock has long been one of the most popular Texas wine festivals, showcasing some of Central and North Texas’ best wineries. My wife and I have had the pleasure of attending the festival for a...

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Coming to Wyoming With New One-Unit Deal

Restaurant News 4/25 2:27A RestaurantNews.com

The Soon to be Famous chicken franchise recently signed a Multi-unit deal with Michael Hickerson, an OG Layne s Chicken Fingers Employee. Cheyenne, WY ( RestaurantNews.com ) ...

Bar Ditch Winery

Texas Wine Lover 4/25 12:11A Laurinda Thomas

Have you ever wondered what recording a podcast episode is like, especially one that is being recorded at one of your favorite places…a winery? Yeah, me too! I recently had the pleasure of watching...

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...

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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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Cowboys get Oklahoma offensive lineman Tyler Guyton after trading down in NFL draft

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/26 1:28A Associated Press

The Dallas Cowboys took Oklahoma's Tyler Guyton with the 29th pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night.

Rangers star Corey Seager hit by pitch, leaves game because of shin contusion

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/25 12:53A Associated Press

The 2023 World Series MVP was struck on the back leg by an 0-2 pitch from reliever Austin Voth that bounced in the dirt in front of the plate.

García and Carter hit back-to-back homers and Rangers beat Mariners 5-1

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/25 12:38A Associated Press

The homer snapped Texas’ 25-innings home scoreless streak. The Rangers were shut out by the Mariners on three hits on Tuesday.

Defending champion Golden Knights beat Stars 3-1 to take 2-0 series lead home to Vegas

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/25 12:08A Associated Press

Jack Eichel and defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas got exactly what they anticipated, and withstood that early hard push in Game 2 by the Stars.

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.

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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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Delta 8, Delta 9 products under legislative scrutiny in Texas

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/25 1:00A Sahar Chmais

Thousands of retailers are licensed to sell hemp products in Texas. A proposed Delta 8 and Delta 9 ban could impact the billion-dollar industry in the state.

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.

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Letter to the editor: West End deserves credit for progress in downtown Dallas district

Dallas Business Journal 4/26 1:00A Laetitia Sherman

In this letter to the editor, the chairwoman for the West End Association writes that new businesses and public safety partnerships show that this part of downtown Dallas is...

Lasers reveal prehistoric Irish monuments that may have been 'pathways for the dead'

Live Science 4/26 12:00A

Lasers have revealed hundreds of previously undetected prehistoric monuments, including five rare ones, clustered in a swath of farmland in the Irish countryside....

Tweak to Schrödinger's cat equation could unite Einstein's relativity and quantum mechanics, study...

Live Science 4/25 11:00P andrew.l.feldman@gmail.com (Andr

Theoretical physicists have proposed a new solution to the Schrödinger s cat paradox , which may allow the theories of quantum mechanics and Einstein s relativity to live in...

20 Great Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Love and Lemons 4/25 3:59A Jeanine Donofrio

Mother s Day is right around the corner! If you need gift ideas—especially for a mom who likes to cook—you re in the right place. Below, I ve rounded up my picks for the best Mother s Day gifts. They...

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Coming to Wyoming With New One-Unit Deal

Restaurant News 4/25 2:27A RestaurantNews.com

The Soon to be Famous chicken franchise recently signed a Multi-unit deal with Michael Hickerson, an OG Layne s Chicken Fingers Employee. Cheyenne, WY ( RestaurantNews.com ) ...

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32 Fun Sea Animals That Start With L [Plus Facts]

Confessions of Parenting- Fun Games, Jokes, and Mo 4/25 5:49A Michele Tripple

Today, we re launching into a luminous journey to learn about the lovely and lively sea animals that start with L. The ocean s layers are filled ... Read more The post 32 Fun...

Fun Owl Facts for Kids to Print & Play

Kids Activities Blog 4/24 7:37P Monica S

We put together a list of facts about owls in two printable pages; each owl drawing corresponds to the owl The post Fun Owl Facts for Kids to Print Play appeared first on Kids...

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21 Silly, Wacky & Easy Crazy Hair Day Ideas for School

Kids Activities Blog 4/24 7:32P Arena

You ve got to see these crazy hair day ideas for school! From unicorns to mermaids to bug-infested grass, we ve found some The post 21 Silly, Wacky Easy Crazy Hair Day Ideas...

Toilet Roll Octopus Craft For Kids – Wiggly Octopus Friends

Kids Activities Blog 4/24 7:31P Michelle McInerney MollyMoo

This toilet paper roll octopus craft is fun and easy to make. It s great for younger kids and older kids. The post Toilet Roll Octopus Craft For Kids Wiggly Octopus Friends...