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Destination Downtown: Renovation and Revitalization Make Way for New Owl Icehouse

Garland TX 8/19 7:17A

Development of The Owl Icehouse is underway at 519 W. State St. with demolition of several elements of the property’s structure wrapping up and construction now beginning.

SERVPRO Team Shaw Named One of Americas Fastest-Growing Private Companies by Inc. 5000

Garland BubbleLife iReporter 8/18 11:32P Jennifer Halstead

Grapevine, TX August 19, 2025 SERVPRO Team Shaw is proud to announce its inclusion on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America , a recognition that reflects both...

Join Us for a Groundbreaking Celebration at the Senior Activity Center

Garland TX 8/18 7:40A

The 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, event will be at 601 W. Avenue B.

Garland Welcomes New Recreation and Senior Services Director

Garland TX 8/15 7:39A

Albert Montero brings more than two decades of leadership, service and community engagement to his role.

Intoxicated driver causes wreck, kills innocent driver in Garland, police say

DFW Scanner 8/13 7:54A dfwscanner

Early this morning, just after 2:30 a.m., an SUV suspected of traveling northbound on N. Garland Ave. at a high rate of speed struck another vehicle in the intersection of...

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BOOK REVIEW: FANNING FIREFLIES (LIMERENT, #3) by L.S. Delorme

Garland BubbleLife iReporter 8/18 10:00P KAREN SIDDALL

Fanning Fireflies The Limerent, #3 by L.S. Delorme A town on the brink and a love that shouldnt be. Fanning Fireflies is the third book in author L.S. Delormes riveting and mysterious Limerent...

Santas Bringing the Heat this Labor Day at the Hilton Anatole August 29 September 1

Garland BubbleLife iReporter 8/18 12:42A Teia Collier

Santas grabbing his swimsuit this Labor Day weekend as he makes a special summer pit stop at Hilton Anatole s JadeWaters Resort Pool Complex for the hotels annual Santa Cabana Weekend. In celebration...

CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW - SPOONS: A FAMILY STORY OF ENDURING LOSS by J. Corn

Garland BubbleLife iReporter 8/14 10:00P KAREN SIDDALL

Spoons by J. Corn Colorful, simple, and comforting story about missing and remembering our loved ones who have passed on. Spoons by J. Corn is a helpful childrens picture book about how we can...

Lee Cullum to Receive the 2026 Texas Womans University Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award

Garland BubbleLife iReporter 8/13 12:41A Juliette DC

Texas Womans University (TWU) will present the 2026 Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award to award-winning veteran journalist Lee Cullum at the Dallas Leadership Luncheon, set for February 17,...

BOOK REVIEW: SINS OF THE FATHER (DETECTIVE NATHAN PARKER, #4) by James L'Etoile

Garland BubbleLife iReporter 8/12 7:45P KAREN SIDDALL

Sins of the Father Detective Nathan Parker, #4 by James LEtoile A threat from Parkers past teams up with a dangerous new foe. Sins of the Father is the fourth book in author James LEtoiles...

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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...

Carter Creek and South Coast Wineries Win Medals at 2025 Sunset International Competition

Texas Wine Lover 8/12 12:31A Jeff Cope

Press Release Carter Creek Winery and South Coast Winery , both owned by family-operated Carter Hospitality, earned distinction among the best in the West, bringing home...

Rosé to Rebuild: Texas Hill Country Wine Tasting for Flood Relief

Texas Wine Lover 8/8 1:09A Jeff Cope

Press Release Texas Hill Country Wineries (THCW), the trade association representing 69 member wineries in the Texas Hill Country, in partnership with Horseshoe Bay Resort,...

The Get Together Launches as the First Boxed Texas Wine

Texas Wine Lover 8/7 12:22A Jeff Cope

Photo by Big Thirst Press Release In a bold move that blends Texas terroir with modern wine trends, acclaimed Texas winery owner Ron Yates is proud to unveil The Get...

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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...

Your Weekly Dose of Outfit Inspo!??

The Sister Studio 8/8 1:24A Jennifer Reed

TGIF, my friends! I can t believe the end of summer (at least for us!) is here. My kids start school next week and I feel like this summer has truly gone by in the blink of an eye. I ve been trying to...

WHY EVERY WOMAN OVER 50 NEEDS A GREAT T-SHIRT DRESS

The Middle Page 8/6 8:50A Cathy Williamson

Why Every Woman Over 50 Needs a Great T-Shirt Dress (Now and Into Fall) Let s talk about one of the most underrated pieces in a woman s wardrobe: the t-shirt dress . If you re over 50 and living in...

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Texas Tech transfer running back Quinten Joyner sustains season-ending knee injury

Spectrum News Sports 8/19 6:07A Associated Press

Joyner is a Southern California transfer who went to high school in Texas.

No. 19 Texas A&M's Marcel Reed determined to prove he's more than just a runner

Spectrum News Sports 8/19 3:52A Associated Press

Reed started last season as Conner Weigman’s backup before earning the job in October

No. 1 Texas, No. 2 Penn St each place 3 players on Associated Press preseason All-America first...

Spectrum News Sports 8/18 9:05A Associated Press

The AP All-America team for this season will be released in December.

TCU sets sights on Big 12 title with Hoover leading the charge

Spectrum News Sports 8/18 2:35A Associated Press

This is the second year with defensive coordinator Andy Avalos, the former Boise State head coach.

Texas Tech's Joey McGuire feels the pressure after cash-driven roster overhaul

Spectrum News Sports 8/18 2:23A Associated Press

Expectations are as high as ever on the South Plains of Lubbock, Texas.

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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...

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Texas health officials declare end of measles outbreak

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

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

Tips for easing back to school anxiety in kids

Spectrum News Health 8/10 7:32A Nicole Clark, PhD

For many kids, going back to school triggers anxiety and even depression. But for parents, there are strategies to help your kids adjust.

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Fresh Tomato Sauce

Love and Lemons 8/24 2:48A Jeanine Donofrio

For me, making this homemade tomato sauce recipe is one of the highlights of late summer. Like bruschetta or a good Caprese salad, it s something I only make at this time of...

Creemees, Community, and Coalition: NSAC’s Summer Meeting in Stowe, Vermont

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 8/22 3:42A Laura Zaks

The hills are alive with the Sound of NSAC As we do every summer, NSAC coalition members recently gathered for our summer meeting, from August 4-7, in Stowe, Vermont. Located some 25 miles east of...

Moscow Mule

Love and Lemons 8/21 3:39A Jeanine Donofrio

Have you ever made a Moscow mule? Served in a copper mug, this cocktail looks fancy, but don t be fooled. With just three ingredients—vodka, ginger beer, and fresh lime...

Spicy Shrimp Pasta With Blistered Cherry Tomatoes

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/20 11:00P Krista

Spicy Shrimp Pasta is a light, healthy pasta dish that s perfect for the seafood lover! It s easy to make, light, packed with flavor and done in 30 minutes. While I love seafood, I just don t buy it...

BOOK REVIEW: SNOWGLOBE (SNOWGLOBE, #1) by Soyoung Park

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/20 6:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Snowglobe by Soyoung Park Mesmerizing! Snowglobe is a young adult dystopian tale by Korean author Soyoung Park, recently translated into English by Joungmin Lee Comfort. It is the first book of a...