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Longtime Fort Worth commercial real estate firms merge

Dallas Business Journal 4/7 9:39A Seth Bodine

Fort Worth real estate firm wants to focus on western Tarrant County, having eyes on hot markets as the Metroplex expands. Read this story to get to know the key players that...

Tarrant County commissioner gives away thousands of eggs

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 4/5 10:32A Ashley Moss

Even as heavy wind and rain pelted the area, Tarrant County Commissioner Alisa Simmons joined with the Tarrant Area Food Bank and North Texas Community Health Centers to hand out thousands of eggs to...

Tarrant County commissioners vote to move forward with redistricting process amid heated debate

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 4/3 6:59A Caroline Vandergriff

After a heated debate, Tarrant County commissioners voted to move forward with plans to potentially redraw precinct boundaries before the 2026 election. The process doesn't...

Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson rally behind Texas Senate Bill 22

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 4/3 6:06A CBS Texas

Big Hollywood names, including Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, are speaking up to support Texas Senate Bill 22, which would give millions of dollars in tax incentives...

Developer to start on hundreds of homes in 'southern gateway' of DFW

Dallas Business Journal 4/2 9:59A Seth Bodine

The developer is calling this community the "southern gateway" of DFW. It's a sprawling project near Grand Prairie that could eventually house 50,000 residents. Discover how...

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Easy Home Decor Updates

Tanya Foster 4/3 8:14A Tanya Foster

Do you ever wonder if your house needs a little refresh? The answer is YES and this is the perfect time to focus on some home decor updates. Today I want to share a few home pieces and some tips on...

Grant Halliburton Foundation Raises $300,000 at 16th Annual Beacon of Hope Luncheon

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 4/2 3:06A Juliette DC

Grant Halliburton Foundation hosted its 16th annual Beacon of Hope Community Luncheon on March 25 at the Omni Dallas Hotel. Nearly 600 guests gathered in support of the Foundations mission, helping to...

III Forks to Open New Flagship Location in Addison's Village on the Parkway on Tuesday, April 8

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 4/2 2:14A Kelly Hunter

III Forks is working to reinvent the steakhouse, and the new iteration of the brand will debut in Addisons Village on the Parkway when the restaurants new flagship location opens on Tuesday, April 8,...

BOOK REVIEW: WHEN THE ACTOR INSPIRED CHAOS AND BLODDSHED by Nicholas Litchfield

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 4/1 10:00P KAREN SIDDALL

When the Actor Inspired Chaos and Bloodshed by Nicholas Litchfield The riveting tale of an actor unwittingly drawn into an obsessed directors dangerous vision for an action/adventure cult film. ...

Timeless Wheels & Vintage Steel: The Village Shops Spring Car Show Returns

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 3/31 11:49P Liz McGathey

Take a timeless ride at the Classic Car & Truck Show at the Castle Hills Village Shops from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 13. The event is FREE for spectators, and everyone is welcome! The...

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Introducing Buli Limestone Wines

Texas Wine Lover 4/5 5:38A Jeff Cope

Changes are happening with Limestone Terrace Vineyard . The Wimberley winery is joining forces with Dr. Bob Buly, owner of Buli Wines in Podere Collalto, located in Trequanda,...

Charleston Taylor to Open in Johnson City

Texas Wine Lover 4/3 4:35A Jeff Cope

Press Release Set to soft open on April 11, Charleston Taylor winery is more than just a brand, it’s a generational experience. Named for the owners children, the winery is...

Y Knot Vineyard Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 4/2 9:13A Laurinda Thomas

With the looming threat of water shortages in the Texas High Plains, many row crop farmers are shifting to also growing grapes, since grapes require less water. In this...

5 Things You Need to Know about Wines in Texas

Texas Wine Lover 4/2 6:20A Gus Hall

Texas is one of the most attractive parts of the world to taste wines and have the best time. With its century-long history of winemaking, a rich selection of wines, and excellent service, the area...

5 Budget Places to Travel for Wine

Texas Wine Lover 4/2 6:19A Gus Hall

Taking wine trips is considered luxury entertainment. Logically, it is associated with high cost and inaccessibility for trips on a limited budget. Yet, this is not...

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Target’s Weekly WOW List!!!??

The Sister Studio 4/8 4:38A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Tuesday my friends! We had the gloomiest weather over the weekend, but the sun is back out today and it s making me so happy! I hope everyone is having a great start to their week! I...

Such good SAVINGS!!!?

The Sister Studio 4/4 3:21A Jennifer Reed

Cheers, my friends we made it to Friday! I hope everyone has had a great week so far and has fun weekend plans. It s supposed to rain here most of the weekend, so I m just hoping for some sunshine at...

WHY FRINGE IS A MUST-HAVE TREND FOR SPRING

The Middle Page 4/2 3:49A Cathy Williamson

WHY FRINGE IS A MUST-HAVE TREND FOR SPRING Hello ladies! Are you in full Spring fever mode? I am so excited about Spring. However, it s been super rainy this month and already pretty darn warm. That s...

March Amazon Finds—on SALE!

The Sister Studio 3/27 3:24A Jennifer Reed

Happy Thursday, my friends! May your coffee be nice and strong today we re sooo close to Friday! Amazon is doing a big Spring Sale this week so I wanted to round up all of my March favorites, several...

A Colorful Table Setting For 10 or Just Two!

Color and Chic 3/26 4:35A Hoang-Kim

Spring is here and it s time to host! Whether you re inviting 10 people over or just one or two, I think it speaks volume to set the table and pull out the pretty napkins. Not only will it make things...

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Bucky McMillan will 'have to get to work immediately' as he takes over Texas A&M basketball

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/8 2:57A Associated Press

Texas A&M's men's basketball team has never advanced to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament.

Steele tosses 7 innings as the Cubs pound the Rangers 7-0 on frigid night

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/8 2:57A Associated Press

Michael Busch doubled and scored in the second. He also chased Nathan Eovaldi with an RBI triple in the fifth that made it 3-0.

Houston on the wrong side of gritty and ugly finish against Florida in national title game

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/8 1:51A Associated Press

The Cougars had four turnovers in the final 1:21 of their 65-63 loss, the last one ending the game.

Florida wins its third national title, rallying for 65-63 victory

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/8 12:38A Associated Press

Florida and Walter Clayton Jr. overcame Houston’s spirit-crushing defense Monday night to will out a 65-63 victory in an NCAA title-game thriller.

College baseball notebook: Surprising Longhorns are tied for 1st nearing halfway point of SEC play

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/7 7:06A Associated Press

The Longhorns turned in one of their best performances of the season over the weekend in Austin while sweeping Georgia.

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Texas measles outbreak includes multiple cases at a day care in Lubbock

Spectrum Local News Health 4/8 5:10A Associated Press

Case count and hospitalization numbers in Texas have climbed steadily since the outbreak began.

Healthcare finance trends for 2025

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/3 3:32A Commerce Bank

Healthcare leaders enter 2025 facing a host of pressing imperatives. They need to promote sustainable financial health, address patient affordability and financial experience,...

Alcon to buy Lensar in deal worth up to $430M

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/27 1:23A Sydney Asher

The companies will come together to advance robotic laser technology in cataract surgery; improving precision, reducing patient comfort, and providing faster recovery time....

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Nothing Bundt Cakes Launches NothingBundtMomSweepstakes to Celebrate Mother’s Day With Ultimate...

Restaurant News 4/29 8:55A RestaurantNews.com

America s No. 1 favorite brand gives fans a chance to win gift cards while enjoying the return of limited-time Lemon Blueberry flavor Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) ...

Margarita

Love and Lemons 4/29 3:30A Jeanine Donofrio

This classic margarita recipe is our favorite cocktail to make at home. We love it for two reasons. First, because it s so simple. If you have tequila, lime juice, and orange...

After 20 Years of Service in Dallas, Fernando’s Shutters Both Locations — And More Closures This...

Eater Dallas 4/28 3:10A Courtney E. Smith

Fernando’s announced both locations are closing in May. | Fernando’s One of the top pop-up spots in town is also saying farewell In a fast-paced city like Dallas, restaurants come and go all the time....

Bread Dipping Oil

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/27 11:00P Krista

Bread dipping oil turns any meal into a restaurant-style dinner. Crusty bread dipped into herb-infused oil is the easiest way to upgrade your meal and it s so easy to make! It s always a treat when...

Easy Tostadas

Love and Lemons 4/27 2:37A Jeanine Donofrio

This tostada recipe is a fun, fresh, and FAST weeknight dinner. Just load up crunchy tostadas with toppings like refried beans, crisp lettuce and cabbage, tomatoes, cheese,...