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Lyric Stage Announces Season 31 Performances

Many Texas police officers lack pursuit training after academy

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Fort Worth's Burnett Plaza could face foreclosure

Dallas Business Journal 4/16 9:10A Seth Bodine

The owner of Fort Worth's tallest tower, Burnett Plaza, could face foreclosure by its lender. The bank that provided a loan on the property alleges an entity of New York-based...

Many Texas police officers lack pursuit training after academy

DFW CBS Local 4/16 7:33A Brian New

Williamson County, TX Almost every day, someone is killed in the U.S. during a high-speed police chase. These pursuits inherently pose significant risks and often demand a high level of driving skill...

Rashee Rice crash: Lawsuit details victims' injuries

DFW CBS Local 4/16 7:26A Steven Rosenbaum

DALLAS -- Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is now facing a civil lawsuit from two victims of a multi-vehicle crash on Central Expressway in Dallas last month. The...

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson calls on Texas legislature to pass law forbidding 'golden parachutes' for...

DFW CBS Local 4/16 7:06A Julia Falcon

DALLAS - Mayor Eric Johnson says the Texas legislature should pass a law forbidding golden parachutes for city employees statewide. Dallas' mayor is also calling for city...

Second Chance for Dallas Solar Eclipse Glasses: Warby Parker Accepts Donations

Lake Highlands BubbleLife iReporter 4/10 2:13A Bubble Life

The awe-inspiring sight of the total eclipse here in Dallas might be a memory, but those amazing eclipse glasses you used don't need to gather dust! Here's the easiest way for you to recycle them and...

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Lyric Stage Announces Season 31 Performances

Lake Highlands BubbleLife iReporter 4/16 5:01A Juliette DC

Lyric Stage, a theatre company dedicated to the development and preservation of the musical, announces its 31 st season. The company will produce three shows at its intimate Lyric Studio Space:...

Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Debutantes Introduced at 38th Annual Presentation Ball

Lake Highlands BubbleLife iReporter 4/16 3:21A Deborah Brown

Gowns and curtseys were all the rage as 44 Symphony Debutantes took their bows at the 38th Annual Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball on Saturday, February 10 at the Morton H. Meyerson...

This Spot Has Found a Way to Legally Cook Traditional Lamb Barbacoa in Texas

Texas Monthly 4/16 7:20A José R. Ralat

Emilio Vargas wanted to play high school football in Texas. His father, Javier Vargas, wanted the best for his son. As a lawyer, Javier had the means to fulfill Emilio s wish, so he arranged for the...

Bunny And Harold Ginsburg Honorary Chairing 2024 ReuNight’s Fundraising For The Family Place

My Sweet Charity 4/16 4:30A Jeanne Prejean

ReuNight* The Family Place s annual ReuNight supper that has in years past boasted a live auction of luxury packages is taking a different tack this year. With the event set for Thursday, May 9, at...

This Astronomer Isn’t Buying the Latest Round of UFO Conspiracy Theories

Texas Monthly 4/16 4:00A Skip Hollandsworth

Can we talk UFOs? I asked Nicholas Suntzeff, the regents professor of physics and astronomy at Texas A&M University. I d be happy to, he replied, letting out a chuckle. But just so you know, the...

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Varsity at Shelton

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Varsity vs Lucas Christian

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ISAS

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The Shelton School Installs an Urban Bee Colony

Lake Highlands BubbleLife iReporter 4/12 4:04A Lisa Kresl

The Shelton School beehive installation occurred on Tuesday, March 25, introducing a colony of 10,000 bees to the campus. In order to enrich students' learning experiences and promote...

Middle School & Varsity - Waco Track Meet

Lakehill Preparatory School Photos 4/10 5:28A lakehillprep

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Michelle Snider Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 4/16 12:02A Jeff Cope

Kiepersol has always been a go-to winery in East Texas because of its award-winning wines made only from its estate vineyard. Besides wine, they also make wonderful spirits and they have more than...

Run for the Roses as Barrel & Bones Celebrates Derby Day May 4th

Lake Highlands BubbleLife iReporter 4/15 4:28A Kelly Hunter

Since the Kentucky Derby first ran in 1875, the traditional beverage associated with the 10-furlong race has been the mint julep. And there is no better place in North Texas to sip that...

Bingham Family Vineyards – Roanoke

Texas Wine Lover 4/13 1:04A Jeff Cope

Bingham Family Vineyards has recently expanded their number of tasting rooms by opening a new location in Roanoke , which is north of Fort Worth, in January 2024. In a recent trip to North Texas, I...

2024 Texas Wine Auction is Announced

Texas Wine Lover 4/12 12:36A Jeff Cope

It was announced that the upcoming 3rd Annual Texas Wine Auction is scheduled for May 4, 2024, at the Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa in Johnson City, Texas. The event will run from 6:00 p.m. to...

Balance Grille Hosts Wylie Chamber of Commerce for Official Ribbon Cutting

Lake Highlands BubbleLife iReporter 4/11 8:59A Dana Cobb

Balance Grille , the rising leader in Asian Fast Casual, is bringing the people what they want: vibrant, fresh, and flavorful food, with their newest opening in the Dallas suburb of Wylie on at 3040 E...

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Finds I’m LOVING this week!

The Sister Studio 4/13 10:29P Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday to you, my friends!! May your coffee be strong and your house be nice and quiet this morning! We had a busy day of kids soccer and basketball yesterday, so I m enjoying this morning when...

You had me at Pastels! Cabi Spring 2024 Outfit Ideas

Style of Sam 4/6 10:46A Sam

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Diggs gives Stroud, Texans another playmaker and vaults them into Super Bowl conversation

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/16 2:54A Associated Press

Diggs was traded from Buffalo to Houston on April 3, vaulting the Texans into the Super Bowl conversation.

Justin Verlander is likely to make his season debut for the Astros this weekend at Washington

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/16 2:14A Associated Press

Houston manager Joe Espada made the announcement Monday, but wouldn't say which game of the series Verlander would start.

Chase Elliott drives backward after Texas win that could get him going in the right direction again

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/15 1:07A Associated Press

After 42 races over 18 months without a victory, the younger Elliott won in double overtime Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway.

Scheffler turns the Masters into another Sunday yawner with a dominating win

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/15 12:31A Associated Press

Scheffler became just the fifth player to win from the No. 1 spot since the rankings were instituted in 1986.

Rangers' reliever Burke breaks his non-throwing hand after punching a wall following a poor outing

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/13 9:29A Associated Press

The 27-year-old allowed three hits and four runs

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JUST LISTED: Luxury Home Sale in Allen, TX at 1617 Whirlaway Court

DFW Urban Realty 4/13 7:38P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Luxury Living in the Heart of Lovejoy ISD: 1617 Whirlaway Court, Allen TX 75002 Discover unparalleled elegance and sophistication at 1617 Whirlaway Court, Allen, TX. This...

What’s So Grand About Grand Prairie Life?

VIP Realty 4/13 2:55A tom@57realty.com (Thomas Heinz)

If searching for a new spot in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Grand Prairie deserves a good look. It offers a sweet mix of affordability, location, and community, making it a...

The Tribute Features New Luxury Townhomes For Sale at Chelsea Green in The Colony, TX

DFW Urban Realty 4/9 10:47A broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Discover Luxury Lakeside Living at Chelsea Green in The Colony Experience the epitome of lakeside luxury living at Chelsea Green, nestled on the picturesque shores of Lake...

JUST LISTED: Completely Remodeled Home in Grapevine, TX

DFW Urban Realty 4/5 10:10P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed: 1507 Country Forest Court in Grapevine TX Tiffany Forest Addition Indulge in the allure of a positively gorgeous home, nestled in an absolute oasis in North...

Moving on a Budget: Money-Saving Strategies for a Smooth Relocation

Lake Highlands BubbleLife iReporter 4/4 3:00A Hannah Pittman

Amidst towering moving boxes and the rustle of packing tape, the process of relocating often feels more like a financial burden than an exciting journey to a new home. It's a common narrative, one...

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Judge fines Texas HHSC $100,000 per day over foster care failures

Spectrum Local News Health 4/16 4:38A Craig Huber

Allegations include abuse, neglect.

Houston hospital halts liver and kidney transplants after learning a doctor manipulated some...

Spectrum Local News Health 4/12 4:09A Associated Press

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is aware of the allegations, and an investigation is underway.

Ag commissioner says chickens destroyed to prevent bird flu spread being replaced

Spectrum Local News Health 4/11 5:48A Erin Davis

The disease struck about 40% of dairy cows in the Panhandle.

Study ranks Texas among worst states for quality of children’s health care

Spectrum Local News Health 4/10 5:16A Tanya Velazquez

Texas ranked 49th, following Wyoming and Mississippi, for the quality of children’s health in all 50 states.

Cariloop raises $20M with benefits for workers who care for family members

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/9 2:00A Holden Wilen

This Richardson-based company has developed a platform that helps caregivers. Now it has fresh capital to grow thanks to a $20 million round led by a Washington, D.C.-based...

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AI pinpoints where psychosis originates in the brain

Live Science 4/16 9:16A

New brain scans from people with psychosis may confirm a long-standing theory as to why people experience these sudden breaks from reality. The theory states that, in...

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café Opens Dallas Old Town Location

Restaurant News 4/16 9:13A RestaurantNews.com

Elevated casual Mediterranean café celebrates grand opening and 10 years of serving the Big D area with $5 Tasting Menu on Tuesday, April 23 Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com...

Fort Worth's Burnett Plaza could face foreclosure

Dallas Business Journal 4/16 9:10A Seth Bodine

The owner of Fort Worth's tallest tower, Burnett Plaza, could face foreclosure by its lender. The bank that provided a loan on the property alleges an entity of New York-based...

Object that slammed into Florida home was indeed space junk from ISS, NASA confirms

Live Science 4/16 9:08A

The mysterious object that crashed through the roof of a Florida home last month did indeed come from the International Space Station (ISS), NASA has confirmed. That home, in...

NASA Mars samples, which could contain evidence of life, will not return to Earth as initially...

Live Science 4/16 8:17A

NASA is looking for a new way to get its precious Mars samples back to Earth. Those samples are being collected by the Perseverance rover in Mars Jezero Crater, which hosted...