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Evening of Music with Augustine Jalomo and Friends

Lake Highlands BubbleLife iReporter 4/23 10:58A Augustine Jalomo

Free music concert Monday April 29, 2024, at 7 p.m. at On the Levee 1108 Quaker St. 75207. An Evening of Music features local musicians, Augustine Tino Jalomo, KJ Gray, Ginny Robinson, KJ Gray,...

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...

DFW CBS Local 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?

DFW CBS Local 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...

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Country Singer Parker McCollum Doesn’t Believe in Forcing It

Texas Monthly 5/2 8:10A Lauren Castro

Country singer Parker McCollum epitomizes cowboy swagger. His usual white tee, gold chain, and heavily starched jeans are as much of a uniform as Orville Peck s mask of fringe. Heck, he even has a...

How Dan Rather Helped Turn “TV Journalism” Into an Oxymoron

Texas Monthly 5/2 6:45A Josh Alvarez

Dan Rather was perhaps the most famous journalist in America back when being a news anchor at one of the big three network television channels ABC, CBS, and NBC mattered. The Texas native s long...

JUST IN: Despite Denials, DSO President/CEO Kim Noltemy Is Leaving North Texas To Head Up LA...

My Sweet Charity 5/2 6:30A Jeanne Prejean

Kim Noltemy at 2024 Mad Hatter s Lunch It was at the recent Mad Hatter s Lunch on Thursday, April 11, that Dallas Symphony Orchestra President/CEO Kim Noltemy was asked if she was staying in Dallas....

Texas Monthly Wins Two Awards

Texas Monthly 5/2 5:36A Texas Monthly

Last week, it was announced that Texas Monthly was recognized by two prestigious entities: the Religion News Association and the Webby Awards. The RNA awards ceremony took place in Pittsburgh,...

Meet Max Chiefari, Globe-trotting Barbecue Consultant

Texas Monthly 5/2 4:00A Daniel Vaughn

Mauro Max Chiefari was in the Nile Delta, about a hundred miles north of New Cairo, when he felt his stomach rumble. He had just eaten some raw-milk cheese shared with him while on a search for...

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Spring Fling

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Prom 2024

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3rd Grade Tour of Texas

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lakehillprep updated gallery ' 3rd Grade Tour of Texas '

Integrated Studies

Lakehill Preparatory School Photos 4/29 5:04A lakehillprep

lakehillprep updated gallery ' Integrated Studies '

6th Grade Shakespeare Parade

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lakehillprep updated gallery ' 6th Grade Shakespeare Parade '

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O’Farrell Country Vineyards: Native Wines from Native Vines

Texas Wine Lover 4/30 12:03A Ron Martin

Tucked away in Deep East Texas amongst the beautiful pine-covered hills near Atlanta, my wife and I arrived at O’Farrell Country Vineyards . We were excited about this winery visit that will allow us...

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...

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

Lake Highlands 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

Lake Highlands 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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TEN OF THE BEST SPRING SHIRTS

The Middle Page 4/27 4:49A Cathy Williamson

Hi, ladies! I hope you have had a great week! It s been a hectic one for sure around here! I am running a few errands today and packing because I head out tomorrow for a week. I am flying to...

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Rangers' Nathan Eovaldi leaves Thursday's game with right groin tightness

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/2 10:25A Associated Press

He left after throwing a pitch to Luis Garcia Jr. with one out in the top of the sixth inning.

Nationals' Trevor Williams, four relievers combine to blank Rangers 1-0

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/2 2:08A Associated Press

It was the defending World Series champions’ second 1-0 loss this season, the other against Oakland on April 11, also at home.

Luka Doncic scores 35 points, leads Mavericks to 123-93 victory and 3-2 series lead over Clippers

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/2 12:13A Associated Press

Dallas needs one more win to claim its first playoff series victory since 2022 and only its third since winning the NBA title in 2011.

Stars first to hold serve at home, beat Knights 3-2 in Game 5 for series lead in NHL playoffs

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/2 12:13A Associated Press

The Stars finally got a home win in these NHL playoffs.

Terms for Mike Tyson's fight with Jake Paul include heavier gloves, shorter rounds

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/1 5:57A Associated Press

The fight has been sanctioned as a competitive boxing match rather than an exhibition, and the rounds will be shorter and the gloves will be heavier.

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The Texas Heat is Coming

VIP Realty 4/27 4:09A tom@57realty.com (Thomas Heinz)

Welcome to the Lone Star State Whether you're moving from the bustling streets of New York or the sunny coasts of California, one thing you'll notice pretty quickly is the...

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...

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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.

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'Playing Russian roulette with your health': Officials warn that social media trend of consuming raw...

Live Science 5/17 4:12A ben.turner@futurenet.com (Ben Tu

People shouldn t drink raw milk in an attempt to gain immunity from bird flu, health experts have warned. These warnings follow news that a bird flu subtype called H5N1 was...

Air Fryer Chickpeas

Love and Lemons 5/16 3:16A Jeanine Donofrio

Air fryer chickpeas! If you love oven roasted chickpeas, get ready: these air fryer chickpeas are even better. I ve been making them on repeat lately. Here s why: They re ready in 15 minutes. Roasting...

Wisconsin Beer Brats

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/15 11:00P Krista

These juicy, Lager-infused Wisconsin beer brats on soft, toasted buns will be your new summer cookout go-to. Topped with spicy mustard, grilled onions and tangy sauerkraut, they re the perfect excuse...

Crispy Cauliflower Tacos [with all the Fixins!]

The Healthy Maven 5/15 11:00P Davida Lederle

These cauliflower tacos are seasoned and roasted to perfection and paired with all the fixings for a delicious (and vegan!) The post Crispy Cauliflower Tacos [with all the...

Bar Louie’s Special Offerings for Dads & Grads: Celebrate Family Milestones with Exclusive Gift...

Restaurant News 5/15 9:13A RestaurantNews.com

Introducing limited-time incentives for Father s Day and graduation celebrations Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) With the season of celebrations upon us, Bar Louie is...