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Woman struck, killed by vehicle after minor collision on LBJ Freeway in Dallas

DFW Scanner 4/18 10:33A dfwscanner

On April 18, 2024, at about 1:00 a.m., Dallas Police and Fire Rescue responded to a two-vehicle accident in the eastbound lanes of LBJ Freeway near Skillman Street. The...

Driver fell asleep and hit tow truck driver, killing him, Grapevine police say

DFW Scanner 4/18 10:24A dfwscanner

On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at approximately 11:55 p.m., officers were dispatched to a major highway accident in the 2000 block of North SH-121 in the southbound lanes....

What Robert Kaplan, former Dallas Fed president, watches in the economy

Dallas Business Journal 4/18 9:36A Will Anderson

The former Dallas Fed president and CEO, who's now advising companies on a wide range of issues, cuts through the dizzying sea of economic indicators to discuss what really...

PE firms form cargo company in Dallas

Dallas Business Journal 4/18 8:56A Holden Wilen

Private equity firms from Los Angeles and Chicago acquired a majority stake in the "underlying entities" that develop and manufacture products under the Ty-Gard and Shock-Gard...

Municipal Library Directors Association Recognizes Garland

Garland TX 4/17 5:15A

Garland’s library has earned the state association’s Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award for demonstrating consistent excellence and for its contributions to services...

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Graduation Gifts

Tanya Foster 4/18 10:00A Tanya Foster

Yay for the Class of 2024! Can you believe we're already at the cusp of graduation season? This means it’s time to start gathering ideas for what to give the graduate! It's important to get the...

How to Get Lost at the Galleria

Texas Monthly 4/18 6:53A Courtney Bond

I like to think I am a well-traveled Texan, but until a couple of months ago, I had never been to the Houston Galleria. My previous trips to the Bayou City had revolved around exploring its renowned...

Has Texas Motor Speedway Been Lapped?

Texas Monthly 4/18 6:45A Jeff Miller

After multiple do-overs of the final two laps known as overtime in NASCAR verbiage, allowing for a normal finish in the event of a late-race caution flag fan favorite Chase Elliott thrilled much of...

Grovel Alert: 2024 Equest Blue Ribbon Gala

My Sweet Charity 4/18 6:30A Jeanne Prejean

With less than ten days until the big fundraiser, the Equest Blue Ribbon Gala Co-Chairs Calvert Collins-Bratton and Melissa Oates have passed the word that the hoedown is nearing a sold-out status....

The Globe Collector Who Can’t Sleep Until He Checks eBay

Texas Monthly 4/18 5:53A Laura Mallonee

The collection104 globes.The rarest itemAn eighteenth-century pocket globe in its original sharkskin case in its day, a status symbol for those who could afford a fairly useless thing. The tiniest...

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Dallas Academy School Will Have New Playground Thanks to $250K Donation

Garland BubbleLife iReporter 4/9 11:21P Lisa Loera

Dallas Academy School, nestled in the heart of White Rock Lake, will soon have a new addition to campus. Life-long friends of Head of School, Elizabeth Murski from the Jesuit and Ursuline Class of...

Dallas Academy Senior Accepted into World Scholars Program

Garland BubbleLife iReporter 4/5 1:09A Lisa Loera

We are thrilled to announce that Dallas Academy Senior, Daniel Pinkston-Hayes has been accepted into the prestigious World Scholars Program at Delaware University. With his diverse background and...

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Did You Know? Diving Into the Texas Wine Lover Menu – Fun Stuff

Texas Wine Lover 4/18 12:03A Jeff Cope

There are a lot of features on the Texas Wine Lover website, and we started writing about them so you can learn about them and be able to use the many resources available. We’re moving across the...

Amsler Hills Winery

Texas Wine Lover 4/17 12:04A Jeff Cope

Located one hour from downtown Houston in Sealy on the way to Austin is Amsler Hills Winery . Amsler Hills Winery is owned by Kevin and Lisa Lange, and the winery had its Grand Opening on October 21,...

Michelle Snider Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 4/16 12:02A Jeff Cope

Kiepersol has always been a go-to winery in East Texas because of its award-winning wines made only from its estate vineyard. Besides wine, they also make wonderful spirits and they have more than...

Run for the Roses as Barrel & Bones Celebrates Derby Day May 4th

Garland BubbleLife iReporter 4/14 11:28P Kelly Hunter

Since the Kentucky Derby first ran in 1875, the traditional beverage associated with the 10-furlong race has been the mint julep. And there is no better place in North Texas to sip that...

Bingham Family Vineyards – Roanoke

Texas Wine Lover 4/13 1:04A Jeff Cope

Bingham Family Vineyards has recently expanded their number of tasting rooms by opening a new location in Roanoke , which is north of Fort Worth, in January 2024. In a recent trip to North Texas, I...

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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...

DAY AND NIGHT LOOK FROM A FAVORITE BRAND

The Middle Page 4/9 3:22A Cathy Williamson

DAY AND NIGHT LOOK FROM A FAVORITE BRAND Hello, everyone! Did you get a chance to see the eclipse (if you were in the path) yesterday? I didn t think it would be that big of a deal, but let me tell...

SALES ON SALES!

The Sister Studio 4/6 10:47P Jennifer Reed

Happppy Sunday, my friends! We have had a JAM packed week between a quick trip to Austin for work, playing catch up once I got back, and kids sports this week. Remi has a soccer tournament this...

You had me at Pastels! Cabi Spring 2024 Outfit Ideas

Style of Sam 4/6 10:46A Sam

[show_shopthepost_widget id="5171132"] The post You had me at Pastels! Cabi Spring 2024 Outfit Ideas appeared first on Style of Sam | DFW Fashion Blog .

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With no 1st-round pick, this year's draft lacks buzz for Houston Texans

Spectrum News Sports 4/18 8:16A Associated Press

The Houston Texans won last year’s NFL draft by taking C.J. Stroud.

Netflix announces new documentary series on the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders

Spectrum News Sports 4/18 4:34A Katharine Finnerty

The show will follow the personal stories behind the uniforms through the 2023-24 season, from auditions to the NFL playoffs.

Stars beat Blues 2-1 in shootout after clinching No. 1 seed in Western Conference playoffs

Spectrum News Sports 4/18 12:30A Associated Press

The last time Dallas was the top seed in the West was 2016.

Caitlin Clark’s first WNBA game will be in Texas as Indiana Fever take on Dallas Wings

Spectrum News Sports 4/17 3:47A Katharine Finnerty

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and her new team, the Indiana Fever, will tip off against the Dallas Wings in Arlington for their first preseason game.

Urshela puts Detroit ahead in the 8th, Tigers hold on for 4-2 win over Rangers

Spectrum News Sports 4/17 12:49A Associated Press

The Rangers, who beat Detroit 1-0 in the series opener on Monday, haven’t won back-to-back games since a three-game win streak April 3-5.

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

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 4/18 10:41A 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: The Spring Housing Market and the Ebby Halliday Companies Spring Home Tour are...

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 4/17 6:32A Steve Smith

15004 Bellbrook Drive | Addison | $2,650,000 | Open Sunday, April 21, 3 – 5 p.m. As the days grow longer and the flowers bloom, the spring housing market also heats up. This Sunday, April 21, offers...

What’s So Grand About Grand Prairie Life?

VIP Realty 4/13 2:55A tom@57realty.com (Thomas Heinz)

If searching for a new spot in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Grand Prairie deserves a good look. It offers a sweet mix of affordability, location, and community, making it a...

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Pink eye vs. allergies: know the difference and when to seek help

Health Care Associates 4/17 7:00A Alysen Vilhena

When your eyes start itching, turning red, or watering, it s natural to wonder why. Is it pink eye or just allergies? You need to know the difference because it affects how you treat these conditions....

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

Spectrum 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 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.

Ag commissioner says chickens destroyed to prevent bird flu spread being replaced

Spectrum News Health 4/11 5:48A Erin Davis

The disease struck about 40% of dairy cows in the Panhandle.

Top 10 exercises to avoid if you have hip arthritis

Health Care Associates 4/10 7:00A Alysen Vilhena

Having hip arthritis does not prevent you from having an active life. Exercise benefits people with hip arthritis as long as they know what exercises to avoid, preventing further pain and injury. Here...

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'A force more powerful than gravity within the Earth': How magnetism locked itself inside our...

Live Science 5/26 5:00A

The image of an atom, with electrons swarming around a central nucleus bulging with protons and neutrons, is as iconic in our perception of science as the DNA helix or the...

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...