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Tarrant County District restores protest dashboard after hack, appraisal notices issued

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 4/17 12:06P Tahera Rahman

As appraisal notices go out, homeowners are walking into the Tarrant Appraisal District office with their questions. The good thing, says Chief Appraiser Joe Don Bobbitt, is...

Sexual assault lawsuit against Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott dropped

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 4/17 12:55A Julia Falcon

DALLAS COUNTY - Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is no longer facing a sexual assault lawsuit . A Dallas County judge signed off on dropping the lawsuit from Prescott's...

Rashee Rice crash: Lawsuit details victims' injuries

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 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...

04/24/2024 - Almuerzo Latino de Abril | Hispanic Lunch

Grand Prairie Chamber (Events) 4/15 3:37P

Acomp anos el mi rcoles 24 de abril en nuestro Almuerzo Empresarial. Con la presentaci n C mo potenciar tus ventas en redes sociales? de Altair Sandoval, fundadora de Alianza Dallas y empresaria....

Dallas crash victims sue Chiefs' Rashee Rice, SMU's Teddy Knox seeking more than $1M

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 4/15 11:03A Kelli Smith | The Dallas Morning

Two Dallas residents are suing Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice and SMU cornerback Theodore “Teddy” Knox in connection with a multi-vehicle crash last month that injured them and at...

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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: The Azalea Luncheon

My Sweet Charity 4/17 12:30P Jeanne Prejean

With the azaleas on the grounds of Kathy and Harlan Crow s estate in perfect harmony with the Turtle Creek Association s Azalea Luncheon, guests were welcomed from the doorstep to what many claim was...

Scott Orr Named Dallas CASA Board Of Directors Chair Along With Four New Board Members

My Sweet Charity 4/17 10:30A Jeanne Prejean

Over the past decade, Dallas CASA has experienced tremendous growth. Why, in 2023 alone, 1,088 Dallas CASA volunteers were assigned to serve 2,151 children in protective care in Dallas County. As a...

What I’m Using for My Linen Closet Organization

Brighton the Day 4/17 8:26A megan hopkins

Organizing my linen closet has been on my to-do for a long time. I think we can all agree that s one of the toughest spots in a home to keep tidy — or at least for me it is....

Hunting for Texas’s Prettiest Purple Mushroom

Texas Monthly 4/17 7:51A Patricia Sharpe

This is where I saw the fairy ring, said my mushroom guide, Angel Schatz. We paused in the deep shade of a nature trail improbably located a mile from a busy Central Texas highway. For a minute the...

Gifts Moms Really Want This Mother’s Day

Brighton the Day 4/17 7:16A megan hopkins

Every holiday I get to celebrate with my kids is special, but there s something I love so much about Mother s Day. They ve reached an age where they want to do sweet things...

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Amsler Hills Winery

Texas Wine Lover 4/17 12:04A Jeff Cope

Located one hour from downtown Houston in Sealy on the way to Austin is Amsler Hills Winery . Amsler Hills Winery is owned by Kevin and Lisa Lange, and the winery had its Grand Opening on October 21,...

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

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 4/14 11:28P 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...

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A DRESS FIT FOR AN ISLAND TRIP OR POOL PARTY

The Middle Page 4/16 1:46A Cathy Williamson

A DRESS FIT FOR AN ISLAND TRIP OR POOL PARTY Hello, ladies! Do you all know much about Mercury in Retrograde? An explanation is that the planet Mercury appears to travel backward across the sky three...

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...

DAY AND NIGHT LOOK FROM A FAVORITE BRAND

The Middle Page 4/9 3:22A Cathy Williamson

DAY AND NIGHT LOOK FROM A FAVORITE BRAND Hello, everyone! Did you get a chance to see the eclipse (if you were in the path) yesterday? I didn t think it would be that big of a deal, but let me tell...

SALES ON SALES!

The Sister Studio 4/6 10:47P Jennifer Reed

Happppy Sunday, my friends! We have had a JAM packed week between a quick trip to Austin for work, playing catch up once I got back, and kids sports this week. Remi has a soccer tournament this...

You had me at Pastels! Cabi Spring 2024 Outfit Ideas

Style of Sam 4/6 10:46A Sam

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Caitlin Clark’s first WNBA game will be in Texas as Indiana Fever take on Dallas Wings

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/17 3:47A Katharine Finnerty

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and her new team, the Indiana Fever, will tip off against the Dallas Wings in Arlington for their first preseason game.

Urshela puts Detroit ahead in the 8th, Tigers hold on for 4-2 win over Rangers

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/17 12:49A Associated Press

The Rangers, who beat Detroit 1-0 in the series opener on Monday, haven’t won back-to-back games since a three-game win streak April 3-5.

The Dallas Stars can still score. They are now deeper and more balanced going into the NHL playoffs

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/17 12:38A Associated Press

The Central Division champion Stars have a franchise-record and NHL-high eight 20-goal scorers and a ninth player with more than 50 points.

Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice named in multimillion-dollar lawsuit following Dallas crash

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/16 8:59A Kaila Garrett

Plantiffs Edvard Petrovskiy and Irina Gromova say they "suffered terrible external and internal injuries during this high-speed race."

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.

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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...

How to Determine Water Damage From a Roof Leak

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 4/3 10:00P Hannah Pittman

Imagine the subtle yet persistent drip of water echoing in the quiet of your home. Could this be a sign of a covert disaster brewing overhead? It's an all-too-common tale. What begins as an innocuous...

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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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Easy Pasta Salad

Love and Lemons 5/26 3:50A Jeanine Donofrio

Today s recipe is a picnic-perfect pasta salad! Every cookout needs a great pasta salad, and this is the one that I make all summer long. It comes together in no time, it s full of fresh ingredients,...

Twin Peaks’ First Location in Naples is Now Open For Food, Fun and Florida Fans

Restaurant News 5/24 7:56A RestaurantNews.com

Renowned sports bar and restaurant brand opened its doors to The Golf Capital of the World Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Twin Peaks Restaurants , the award-winning sports...

Lentil Salad with Ladolemono

Life at the Table 5/24 5:50A Chef Sandra Lewis

A Mediterranean Delight: Lentil Salad with Ladolemono Lentils have a long and delicious history with the human race. Esau was so enticed by this legume that he traded his...

Comment: NSAC Responds to House Agriculture Committee Markup of the Farm, Food, and National...

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 5/24 2:49A Laura Zaks

For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Comment: NSAC Responds to House...

Best Broccoli Salad

Love and Lemons 5/23 2:33A Jeanine Donofrio

This broccoli salad recipe is one of my favorite side dishes. It s my lighter spin on classic Midwest broccoli salad, and though you won t find any cheese or bacon here, it s every bit as delicious. A...