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04/17/2025 - Ambassador Breakfast

Grand Prairie Chamber (Events) 4/11 6:41A

Join us monthly for our Ambassador Breakfast. Each month we will be meeting at different locations of Chamber businesses to enjoy breakfast together and go over next month s...

State senator defends campaign donations amid push to legalize gambling in Texas

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 4/11 1:27A Marvin Hurst

A state senator is defending campaign donations he's received, saying it isn't connected to his push to legalize gambling in Texas. State Sen. Nathan Johnson clarified that...

Arrest in case of missing girl forced into prostitution, according to affidavit

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 4/10 8:29P Maria Guerrero

Dallas police made an arrest in the weeklong disappearance of a 13-year-old girl that has raised concerns about how authorities handled the case. On Thursday, DPD confirmed...

04/16/2025 - Chamber Luncheon: Small Business Administration

Grand Prairie Chamber (Events) 4/9 8:24A

Join us as we hear from the US Small Business Administration!

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...

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Style Focus: Florals And Patterns

Tanya Foster 4/10 10:34A Tanya Foster

Happy Friday! Can you believe Easter is only a week away? In case you missed it, here is my Easter edit with all things Easter related. If you're still looking for something to wear, you may find it...

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. ...

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Wines of the Derby: What Are the Best Wineries of the Bluegrass State

Texas Wine Lover 4/11 3:48A Gus Hall

Most horse racing enthusiasts would agree that the Kentucky Derby is not an ordinary horse race. It is more of a celebration of horse racing culture, where good people gather...

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...

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BETTER LATE THAN NEVER: EASTER DRESSES (THAT WILL WORK ALL SPRING LONG

The Middle Page 4/11 6:00A Cathy Williamson

Yes, I’m that person rolling in fashionably late with Easter dress ideas, but hear me out! If you’re still staring at your closet wondering what to wear for church or brunch this Sunday, I’ve got you...

5 Beauty Must haves: All Amazon!?

The Sister Studio 4/11 4:58A Jennifer Reed

Happy Friday, my friends! We made it to the weekend, wahoo!! I wanted to do something a little different today and sing praises to 5 Beauty Products that I looooove from Amazon . These are all...

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...

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Hellebuyck gets NHL-best 8th shutout and Jets move closer to West top seed with 4-0 win at Stars

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/11 2:14A Associated Press

Dallas had been the only NHL team without a shutout loss.

Public Reprimands - March 2025

UIL (The Leaguer) 4/10 9:01A

Baseball Big Spring High School Jonathan Duran Brownsville Porter High School Oscar Cortez Burton High School Matt Thaler Caldwell High School Luke Calvert Comal Canyon Lake...

With NCAA settlement pending, Power Four conference stakeholders lobby lawmakers on Capitol Hill

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/10 2:26A Associated Press

There was no firm conclusion to the talks, but multiple stakeholders involved came out of them with positive takeaways.

Luka Doncic scores 45 points in Dallas return as Lakers clinch playoff spot with 112-97 win

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/10 1:30A Associated Press

Doncic's emotional return came two months after a seismic trade out of nowhere that sent the five-time All-Star to Los Angeles.

Texas point guard Rori Harmon to return next season in bid to get Longhorns back to the Final Four

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/9 6:35A Associated Press

Harmon has a medical redshirt season to use after a knee injury knocked her out of the 2023-24 season after just 12 games.

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Premier’s 100 Top Hospitals 2025

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/9 12:00A

These are the top hospitals in America, according to Premier’s 100 Top Hospitals rankings for 2025, which is based on clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, patient...

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,...

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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,...