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VNA’s 2024 Celebrity Chef Aaron “Ultimate BBQ Pitmaster” Franklin Was Smoking Hot

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Top Stories: ➊ – Dallas-based Steward Health Care files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection (Monday), ➋ – Centerpoint office park in Arlington bought by Pinnacle Bank Texas at foreclosure (Tuesday), ➌ – Fort Worth voters approve hotel tax increase to fund convention center expansion (Monday), ➍ – Pinnacle Bank Texas buys Fort Worth's tallest tower with $12.3M bid at foreclosure auction (Tuesday), ➎ – Workers often forfeit hundreds of dollars on a popular workplace benefit (Thursday)

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Steelcase showroom, White Rhino Coffee flagship location, IT firm land in new Victory Park...

Dallas Business Journal 5/10 9:26A Mitchell Parton

See what companies have snagged leases in the prominent new Victory Park building.

Communities Foundation of Texas adds new face to C-suite

Dallas Business Journal 5/10 5:00A Plamedie Ifasso

After about 10 years with the Trust for Public Land, Robert Kent is moving to Communities Foundation of Texas, a linchpin in Dallas-area philanthropy that gives out more than...

How 20 older DFW office properties are faring in tough market for leasing, financing

Dallas Business Journal 5/10 4:56A Mitchell Parton

The future is cloudy, but not hopeless, for the many buildings that have been around for a decade or longer in Dallas-Fort Worth. To shed light on what's happening in real...

After buying former country club at foreclosure, Fort Worth real estate pro considers possibilities

Dallas Business Journal 5/10 3:33A Seth Bodine

A Fort Worth real estate pro who officials say "understands how to build" in the city just purchased a former country club on the east side of Cowtown. Now, he has to figure...

Irving-based asset manager, new Dallas-based investment firm report new capital

Dallas Business Journal 5/10 1:00A Holden Wilen

An Irving-based firm that recently saw a CEO change raised $8 million in fresh cash while a new investment firm in Dallas has raised $700,000 so far for its first two funds,...

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VNA’s 2024 Celebrity Chef Aaron “Ultimate BBQ Pitmaster” Franklin Was Smoking Hot

My Sweet Charity 5/10 12:30P Jeanne Prejean

After years of culinary chefs holding court in the VNA with tours of the kitchen and presentations in the main room, its Celebrity Chef fundraiser went for a different feel — barbecue. Paula Lambert...

A Look at What I Wore This Week

Brighton the Day 5/10 6:31A megan hopkins

Ready for another look at what I wore this week? I was preparing for a trip to the beach with my family all week, so most of these looks are athleiure and comfortable. This...

An Underground Joint in Dallas Goes Legit, and Its Barbecue Has Never Been Better

Texas Monthly 5/10 4:00A Daniel Vaughn

A pair of code compliance officers from the City of Dallas approached Jamie Sosa on a Sunday afternoon in February. A line of customers looked on as the officers told him to shut down his barbecue...

Wings Of Spring Was Heads And Tails As Literacy Achieves Assesses Future Priorities

My Sweet Charity 5/9 12:30P Glenn Hunter

Change has been afoot at Literacy Achieves , whose mission is teaching English and life skills to non-English-speaking adults and their young children. Vicki Keifer and Patrick Means and Laura...

Henry Cuellar Wouldn’t Answer Questions About His Indictment. He Offered Us a Playlist Instead.

Texas Monthly 5/9 9:25A Pablo Manríquez

Henry Cuellar has never been shy with the D.C. Capitol press. The ten-term congressman from Laredo is known to be a great source to reporters, both on the record and off. That is, until he was...

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A Deep Dive into the World of Winemaking – How Red Wine Is Made

Texas Wine Lover 5/10 12:25A Amie Nemec

Red wine can only be made from grapes that have red or purple skin. The grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness to ensure the best flavors and quality. A boutique winery and anyone making high-end...

Blossoming Mothers Day Brunch at Sheraton Dallas

Garland BubbleLife iReporter 5/8 3:44A Culver Public Relations

Sheraton Dallas , is hosting an indulgent Mothers Day brunch buffet to celebrate the mothers and special women in your life on Sunday, May 12 from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm. ...

Canada Family Vineyard Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 5/7 12:09A Jeff Cope

The majority of Texas grapes are grown in the Texas High Plains. For those vineyards that have been supplying grapes to wineries for many years, those vineyard names become as well known as the...

How Ready-to-Eat Meals Reinvent Dining for Busy Wine Enthusiasts

Texas Wine Lover 5/6 9:25P Guest

Wine and food go together like nothing else if you can get the combination right, and you’ve got the time to dedicate to making meals to pair with your favorite tipples, or the funds to splash on...

I Dip, You Dip.¡Yo Quiero! Celebrates Cinco de Mayo as the Ultimate Dip Destination with Better fo

Garland BubbleLife iReporter 5/3 4:39A Dana Cobb

No Cinco de Mayo celebration is complete without the stable of premium dips offered by ¡Yo Quiero! including their signature guacamoles , queso, salsas , and bean dips as part...

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EMBRACING THE ELEGANCE OF BLACK SUNDRESSES

The Middle Page 5/9 1:39A Cathy Williamson

EMBRACING THE ELEGANCE OF BLACK SUNDRESSES Hi! I hope you all have had a good week thus far! I must admit that I can t travel and recover quite as fast as I used to. Do you all feel like this after a...

Jen-A-Peño is HERE!!! My Chomps box is LIVE!

The Sister Studio 5/5 5:40A Jennifer Reed

JEN-A-PEÑO IS HERE!!! You guys!!! I cannot even express to y all how excited I am about this! Today is the day, my Chomps limited edition Jen-a-peño box is HERE !!! They gave us their biggest discount...

BREAK OUT THE SUMMER DRESSES // FEATURING JULIA AMORY

The Middle Page 5/4 4:53A Cathy Williamson

BREAK OUT THE SUMMER DRESSES // FEATURING JULIA AMORY Hello, ladies! I hope you have had a fantastic week! Mine has been a whirlwind! I left last Sunday for Scottsdale, Arizona, on a retreat with the...

BEST of AMAZON!??????

The Sister Studio 4/30 1:19A Jennifer Reed

Happy Tuesday, friends!! I loved putting together this newsletter for y all today because this month s Amazon finds were just so, SO good!! I found so many items that are great quality and are...

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Dallas’ new professional women’s soccer team unveils name, logo ahead of inaugural season in Cotton...

Spectrum News Sports 5/10 3:45A Katharine Finnerty

Dallas’ new professional women’s soccer team will be called Dallas Trinity FC and will play in the old Cotton Bowl Stadium.

Doncic scores 29 points as Mavericks top Thunder 119-110 to tie series at 1-1

Spectrum News Sports 5/10 12:36A Associated Press

Doncic had 29 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists to help the Dallas Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-110 on Thursday night.

Alvarez and Singleton hit long homers in the 1st inning to help Astros avoid being swept by Yankees

Spectrum News Sports 5/10 12:31A Associated Press

The Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 4-3 on Thursday night to avoid being swept in the season series.

Miro Heiskanen scores 2 power-play goals and Stars beat Avs 5-3 in Game 2 to even series

Spectrum News Sports 5/10 12:13A Associated Press

Game 3 is Saturday night in Denver.

Cowboys cut Martavis Bryant and end the receiver's latest comeback attempt

Spectrum News Sports 5/9 3:41A Associated Press

The 32-year-old last played an NFL game on Nov. 11, 2018, for Oakland before the Raiders moved to Las Vegas.

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Six Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Home

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 5/6 5:22A Steve Smith

Are you in the market for a new home? Exciting times lie ahead! However, the journey to homeownership can be fraught with pitfalls if you’re not careful. From overlooking crucial details to making...

Protect Your Investment: Hire a Buyer’s Agent

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 4/29 10:16A Steve Smith

In these challenging times, when making one of your most important financial decisions, it’s more important than ever to align yourself with a trusted real estate agent who can provide the necessary...

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Your Mental Health: Recent pattern of violence against women casts light on toxic masculinity

Spectrum News Health 5/9 6:08A Nicole Cross

One out of four women will be the victim of a violent crime, according to the CDC.

Workers often forfeit hundreds of dollars on a popular workplace benefit

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/9 5:58A Andy Medici

Workers are losing out on hundreds of dollars in flexible spending account money.

Weak knees: symptoms, causes, and treatment

Health Care Associates 5/8 7:00A Alysen Vilhena

Living with weak knees can be more than just a minor inconvenience; it can significantly impact your daily activities and overall quality of life. If you re noticing that your knees feel weak or you...

Effective Jun. 4, 2024, Christopher Lawrence, MD, will no longer be practicing medicine at...

Health Care Associates 5/7 5:37A Alysen Vilhena

Effective Jun. 4, 2024, Christopher Lawrence, MD, will no longer be practicing medicine at Healthcare Associates of Texas – McKinney South. Patients may obtain copies of their...

Dallas-based Steward Health Care files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/6 10:48A Ryan Lynch

The for-profit, physician-owned system — and 166 of its affiliated debtors — filed May 6 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.

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Unlock Dessert Bliss in 10 Minutes with This Easy Oreo Fluff Recipe!

Cooking Chew 5/10 11:30A Renee Groskreutz

Today, we re diving into a dessert that s as fun to make as it is to eat Oreo fluff. This creamy and whimsical dessert is a favorite The post Unlock Dessert Bliss in 10...

Twin Peaks Caps off Q1 2024 with New Restaurants, Agreements, Menus and Acclaim

Restaurant News 5/10 8:40A RestaurantNews.com

The ultimate sports bar leads off the year with notable achievements Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Twin Peaks Restaurants scored early and often in the first quarter of...

A Deep Dive on the Senate’s Farm Bill Proposal: the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 5/10 8:36A Laura Zaks

On May 1, 2024 after months of stalled farm bill negotiations on both sides of Capitol Hill Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) released a detailed section-by-section...

How People Power Local Food Systems

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 5/10 6:52A Laura Zaks

Editor’s Note: This blog post is the second in a series highlighting how recent supply chain investments were unique and pivotal in expanding infrastructure to respond to growing farmer demand,...

Kids Eat Free on Mother’s Day at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

Restaurant News 5/10 6:10A RestaurantNews.com

World s largest barbecue brand treats moms on Sunday, May 12th Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is celebrating Mothers this weekend with a Legit....