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

A Taste of Luxury at Fairmont Dallas Pyramid Restaurant for DFW Restaurant Week

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

Lake Highlands BubbleLife iReporter (Lifestyle) 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

Lake Highlands BubbleLife iReporter (Lifestyle) 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...

CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW: GRANDMA YOGINI by Raven Howell, illustrated by Alexander Santos

Lake Highlands BubbleLife iReporter 8/11 3:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Grandma Yogini by Raven Howell Illustrated by Alexander Santos This talented grandma is full of surprises! Grandma Yogini is a new childrens picture book by Raven Howell and illustrated by...

Summer to Fall Transitional Styles Under $100

Tanya Foster 8/5 3:00A Tanya Foster

Today let's talk summer to fall transitional styles. We are entering into that tricky season where it's hard to know what to wear. Let's take a look at some transitional pieces that are not only chic,...

A Taste of Luxury at Fairmont Dallas Pyramid Restaurant for DFW Restaurant Week

Lake Highlands BubbleLife iReporter 8/1 5:50A Culver Public Relations

Experience elevated dining in the heart of downtown Dallas as Pyramid Restaurant at Fairmont Dallas proudly participates in DFW Restaurant Week 2025 for the entire month of August. Known for its...

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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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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...

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Hunter Brown reaches 10 victories, helping the Astros beat the Red Sox 4-1

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/14 2:42A Associated Press

The Astros moved a game ahead of Seattle for the AL West lead.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reveals cancer diagnosis and credits experimental drug

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/14 2:27A Associated Press

Jones revealed his illness in a documentary series, “America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys,” which will debut on Netflix next week.

Rangers put struggling slugger Adolis García on IL and activate Evan Carter

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/13 7:51A Associated Press

Texas made the moves with those outfielders before their series finale Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Mavs to host San Antonio Spurs on opening night of NBA season

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/13 4:39A Mike D'Alonzo

The in-state rivalry will be the first matchup between the top two picks in the NBA draft.

Maddy Siegrist scores 22 and Dallas holds on for an 81-80 win after the Fever close on a 19-3 run

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/13 2:18A Associated Press

Maddy Siegrist tied a career high with 22 points in her first start since June 6.

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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...

JUST LISTED: Modern Home for Rent in Dallas at 1277 Clifftop Near Bishop Arts District

DFW Urban Realty 8/8 8:54P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

JUST LISTED: Modern Home for Rent in Dallas at 1277 Clifftop Near Bishop Arts District If you’ve been looking for the perfect mix of style, comfort, and location, the newly...

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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 Local 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 Local 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.

North Texas area's largest hospitals, 2025

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/8 12:00A

ABOUT THE LIST: DBJ combined multiple data sources for this list, including hospital surveys; Texas Acute Care Hospital Utilization Reports from 2023 and 2024 from the Texas...

New clinic opens in North Texas community considered a health care desert

Spectrum Local News Health 8/6 5:32A Valencia Jones

A 2024 Tarleton University study shows over 75% of Texas counties lack adequate access to medical specialists.

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Fall Into Wellness: Preventing Illness as the Season Changes

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 9/19 3:17A Katherine Long

As summer fades and fall settles in, the shift in seasons can also bring a shift in health. Cooler weather, busier schedules, and more time spent indoors create conditions where illnesses like colds,...

Arrabbiata Sauce

Love and Lemons 9/18 4:23A Jeanine Donofrio

Break out the red pepper flakes—we re making arrabbiata sauce! This spicy Italian tomato sauce is one of my favorite sauces to serve over pasta. It s insanely flavorful, with...

Zucchini Ravioli with Roasted Tomatoes

Joyful Healthy Eats 9/17 11:00P Krista

Zucchini Ravioli is the perfect low-carb, low-calorie dinner! Zucchini noodles are wrapped around a garlic herb cheese filling, then baked in a simple balsamic roasted tomato sauce for a fresh, light,...

Pepper Lunch Sizzles into ASU with Grand Opening of State’s First Restaurant

Restaurant News 9/17 2:17A RestaurantNews.com

Free Signature Beef Pepper Rice for the First 100 Guests Each Day During Grand Opening Weekend Los Angeles, CA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Pepper Lunch , the Japanese-born...

What’s at Stake for School Food-Literacy Programs

Civil Eats 9/16 10:01P Hannah Wallace

This is the first in a series of stories covering the end of SNAP-Ed , which ran for more than 30 years, and how it will impact American communities. Rita Elaine Leary has been a middle school science...