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Spring Roof Maintenance

Lake Highlands BubbleLife iReporter 2/27 2:00A Hannah Pittman

Spring is the season for renewalblooming flowers, warmer weather, a perfect time to renew your roof a bit after the cold winter months. Your roof has been exposed to harsh conditions such as snow,...

Texas wildflower forecast unpredictable due to drought, weather changes

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 2/26 7:44A Lauren Harper

Continuing droughts and statewide climate changes make this year s wildflower bloom harder to predict, according to experts at the Lady Bird Wildflower Center in Austin . “If predicting the weather is...

ERCOT issues Weather Watch ahead of extreme Arctic front arriving Tuesday

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 2/17 9:07A NBCDFW Staff

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the agency managing the state s power grid, issued a Weather Watch on Monday due to an Arctic front arriving on Tuesday. The National Weather Service has...

Related: Dangerous cold coming this weekend, snow possible next week NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat)

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2nd Grade Heart Dissection

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William Chris Wine Company Announces Strategic Shift as Lost Draw Wines Embarks on Its Next Chapter

Texas Wine Lover 2/26 5:03A Jeff Cope

Press Release February 26, 2025) – William Chris Wine Company is please to announce a strategic shift as Lost Draw Wines moves forward as an independent brand. This transition...

February’s Dallas Restaurant Openings Include a Very Long Wait for Reservations

Eater Dallas 2/24 4:56A Courtney E. Smith

Who could resist this grilled cheese at Ruthie’s Cafe? | Ruthie’s Cafe A cafe doing good, a cafe from a fashion designer, cafes slinging burgers and chicken sandwiches — you get the idea Every month,...

Lakewood Landing Food Menu is Pretty Damned Good

Crave DFW 2/21 6:38A craveDFW

Lakewood Landing stands as a cherished establishment that artfully blends the charm of a classic dive bar with the quality of an upscale eatery. Since its inception in the late 1960s (formerly a Goff...

TK Happy Hours to Enjoy on a Budget in Dallas

Eater Dallas 2/21 3:16A Courtney E. Smith

Goldie’s in Lake Highlands swings hard on hosting a fun happy hour. | Joon Koo Eat and drink on a budget at these restaurants and bars Inflation is up, and what’s in everyone’s paycheck is down. Time...

Rogelio Orocio Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 2/18 12:37A Jeff Cope

Bingham Family Vineyards has been making award-winning wines for years and there is a new winemaker at the helm. Rogelio Orocio is the new head winemaker, and we met him at...

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This Week’s TOP PICKS!???

The Sister Studio 2/17 5:59A Jennifer Reed

Happy Monday, my friends! I hope all of you are getting to enjoy a long weekend! I got up early this morning and combed through all the sales happening today, and rounded them all up here for you...

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Texas is No. 1 in women's AP Top 25 for the first time in 21 years; NC State climbs into top 10

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/24 6:11A Associated Press

Texas last held the top spot in the poll on Feb. 16, 2004.

Zion Williamson powers the Pelicans to a 114-96 comeback victory over the Spurs

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/24 2:56A Associated Press

The teams will meet again in New Orleans on Tuesday night.

Jason Robertson's hat trick powers Stars past Islanders 4-3

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/24 2:09A Associated Press

Jake Oettinger finished with 35 saves and Sam Steel also scored for Dallas.

Cade Cunningham has 25 points and 12 assists and Pistons use big run to beat Spurs 125-110

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/22 7:20A Associated Press

Keldon Johnson scored 28 and De’Aaron Fox had 27 to lead San Antonio, playing without Victor Wembanyama who is out for the rest of the season.

Jalen Green scores 35 points to lead Rockets past Timberwolves 121-115

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/22 6:49A Associated Press

Jabari Smith Jr had 15 points and nine rebounds off the bench in his first game back after missing 22 games with a broken bone in his left hand.

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DFW is Home to Six out of the Thirty Fastest Growing Affluent Suburbs in 2025

DFW Urban Realty 2/26 7:42P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex continues to be a hotspot for luxury real estate, with affluent homebuyers flocking to its premier suburban communities. Offering a dynamic...

Top Ten High Rise Condo Apartment Urban Districts in Dallas Fort Worth, TX

DFW Urban Realty 2/25 8:41P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

One of our agents recently came to me and asked What are the top ten urban districts to purchase or rent a high rise condo or apartment in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX? I thought...

Just Listed Luxury Home in Rowlett at 4001 Dalton Near Lake Ray Hubbard

DFW Urban Realty 2/23 7:43P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed Luxury Home in Rowlett, TX Nestled in the highly sought-after Enclave at Liberty Grove, 4001 Dalton Drive in Rowlett, Texas, offers a harmonious blend of serene...

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Houston medical center receives severe sanctions for organ transplant scandal

Spectrum Local News Health 2/26 7:06A Kelsey Leffingwell

In April, an investigation revealed a doctor’s alterations to Memorial Hermann’s liver transplant database, changing deceased donor age and weight.

An unvaccinated child has died in the Texas measles outbreak

Spectrum Local News Health 2/26 6:14A Associated Press

A child who was not vaccinated has died from measles in West Texas.

Texas pediatrician on measles outbreak: ‘We’re just at the beginning’

Spectrum Local News Health 2/26 4:45A Reena Diamante

The Texas measles outbreak surpasses 100 cases.

Koya Medical settles into new Dallas HQ after move from Silicon Valley

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 2/21 1:34A Plamedie Ifasso

Koya Medical's headquarters move to Dallas brings hundreds of jobs as well as a new addition to the health care innovation economy. Learn why the company made the move and...

Ozempic, Wegovy coverage demand adds to employer health-insurance costs

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 2/18 6:17A Andy Medici

Weight-loss drugs are increasingly popular among employees but weigh heavily on health-insurance budgets.

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Exclusive: Representative Chellie Pingree Introduces Agriculture Resilience Act

Civil Eats 4/22 2:00A Lisa Held

April 22, 2025 – Today, Representative Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) re-introduced her Agriculture Resilience Act (ARA), an ambitious bill that she says could give farmers an...

An Ancient Irrigation System May Help Farmers Face Climate Change

Civil Eats 4/21 10:00P Samuel Gilbert

A version of this article originally appeared in The Deep Dish, our members-only newsletter. Become a member today and get the next issue directly in your inbox. On a stormy spring day, Devon Peña...

The Most Tempting Tacos in Dallas

Eater Dallas 4/21 5:26A Courtney E. Smith

Simply can’t front on Velvet Taco. | Velvet Taco Soft or crunch, meaty or veggie, here’s where to order up the best tacos in the Metroplex There are so many great spots to get them in Dallas and all...

Miso Salmon

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/20 11:00P Krista

Miso salmon is a simple weeknight recipe that tastes like it came straight out of a restaurant! You ll love the sweet, savory, and umami flavors in this dish, serve with edamame or rice for the...

How One Milwaukee Food Bank Is Handling the Drop in USDA Funding

Civil Eats 4/20 10:00P Brian Calvert

For months, Matt King kept an eye on federal food aid policies. He also stayed in constant contact with Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services, which, among other things, manages food disbursements...