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Top Stories: ➊ – First Tarrant County measles cases confirmed (Saturday), ➋ – Texas Democrats across the state host May Day protests against President Trump as Republicans celebrate his 100 days in office (Sunday), ➌ – National Teacher Appreciation Day is May 6: Here are deals for educators in North Texas (Tuesday), ➍ – Man arrested after allegedly stabbing 19-year-old brother at Grapevine apartment complex, police say (Tuesday), ➎ – 05/29/2025 - Ribbon Cutting - FoamCup (Wednesday)

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Texas Democrats across the state host May Day protests against President Trump as Republicans...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 5/4 12:00A Jack Fink

Democrats across North Texas protested President Trump's first 100 days in office during his second term. Demonstrations took place in Dallas, Tarrant, Collin and Denton...

First Tarrant County measles cases confirmed

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 5/3 10:07A NBCDFW Staff

Two individuals tested positive for measles in Tarrant County, according to Tarrant County Public Health (TCPH). The two people to test positive are an adult and a child, who...

05/23/2025 - Ambassador Breakfast

Grand Prairie Chamber (Events) 5/2 4:46A

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...

Dense fog advisory in effect through Thursday morning commute in parts of North Texas

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 5/1 2:53A CBS Texas Staff

A dense fog advisory is in effect for parts of North Texas until 10 a.m., including Tarrant and Dallas counties. Northern counties, including Denton and Collin, aren't part of the advisory. This means...

H Mart to anchor new cultural and commercial hub in Tarrant County

Dallas Business Journal 4/30 7:00P Bob Moore Construction

A new 200,000-square-foot development is reshaping Haltom City with retail, community and culture. The upcoming H Mart-anchored retail development in Haltom City represents a...

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Blue Ribbon Brilliance: Record-Breaking Night at the Equest Blue Ribbon Gala

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 5/2 3:00A Anna Davis

The 44 th Annual Equest Blue Ribbon Gala was a night where cowboy boots and big-hearted bidding came together in a spirited celebration that still has Dallas buzzing. On April 25, Gilleys Dallas was...

6 Essential Tips to Planning the Interiors for Your New Build

IBB Design 4/30 11:50P IBB AT Home

Congratulations on building your new home! This milestone is both thrilling and full of possibilities. But once the excitement settles, you may find yourself wondering, The...

North Texas Foster Care Collaborative Helps to Spread Awareness about Child Abuse

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 4/24 3:56A Culver Public Relations

At least one in seven children in the United States have experienced some form of abuse or neglect in the past year, and an estimated 1,840 children have died from child abuse or neglect. To recognize...

SERVPRO Team Shaw Bolsters Growth with Two Major Acquisitions in 2025

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 4/22 11:48P Jennifer Halstead

SERVPRO Team Shaw Expands Again in 2025 SERVPRO Team Shaw , one of the largest franchises in the country, continues to make waves in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market under the leadership of...

Best Things to Do in DFW with Kids This Week (April 22 – 29, 2025)

Grand Prairie Family eGuide 4/22 5:21A Family eGuide

Spring is springing in North Texas and so are the events! We ve done the work and rounded up all the best things to do in DFW with kids this week in our latest issue. Flip...

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Mama’s Daughter’s Diner Serving Southern Since 1958

Crave DFW 5/5 7:58A Steven Doyle

As a part of Dallas since 1958 , Mama’s Daughters’ Diner isn’t simply a restaurant—it’s an institution grounded in tradition and family. Originally founded by the Rose family, the diner now spans...

Back to the High Plains: Rediscovering English Newsom Cellars

Texas Wine Lover 5/2 12:36A Laurinda Thomas

I’m not sure why it seems to take some sort of wine-related event for me to head to the Texas High Plains, as it is just a little over a two-hour drive to Lubbock and about 2½...

Visiting Charleston Taylor Estate: An Experiential Winery Opens in Johnson City

Texas Wine Lover 4/29 1:58A Jeff Cope

A new winery has opened in Johnson City with some unique features at a Texas winery that I have never seen before. Considering I have visited over 540 Texas wineries in the...

River Cruising with Messina Hof Founders Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo in Burgundy

Texas Wine Lover 4/25 4:40A Jeff Cope

AmaWaterways AmaCello Imagine sipping a glass of your favorite Texas wine while cruising down a river in Burgundy, surrounded by rolling vineyards and centuries-old castles. Sounds dreamy, right?...

5 Tips for Making Your Wine Retail Business Stand Out

Texas Wine Lover 4/25 2:38A Gus Hall

Though competitive, the wine retail sector is rich with tradition, flavor, and history. Whether you are located in a local area or a busy urban environment, differentiating...

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WHY BLACK IS ALWAYS IN STYLE—EVEN IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER

The Middle Page 5/5 3:41A Cathy Williamson

WHY BLACK IS ALWAYS IN STYLE—EVEN IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER Hello, ladies! I hope you have had a great week! I have to admit that I am super tired! I think life has caught up, and I am exhausted and...

THOUGHTFUL GIFT IDEAS FOR MOTHER’S DAY

The Middle Page 4/27 3:49A Cathy Williamson

Celebrating Mother s Day: Thoughtful Gift Ideas for all of the mamas Hello, ladies! I hope you all have had a great weekend. I hosted my mom s 85th birthday dinner at our home on Friday night. It was...

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MY FAVORITE SPRING BLAZERS

The Middle Page 4/22 2:16A Cathy Williamson

MY FAVORITE SPRING BLAZERS Hello, ladies! I hope you all had a blessed Easter weekend! After we got back from St. Barts last Monday night, the week was a total blur! I had a lot to catch up on,...

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DeSoto native overcomes adversity, signs with Miami Dolphins

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/5 9:33A Adam Rossow

It was a waiting game on draft day for DeSoto-native and NFL-hopeful Andrew Armstrong.

Houston Rockets sent to early playoff exit with 103-89 loss to Warriors in Game 7

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/5 4:06A Associated Press

The #2 seed was eliminated by Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.

Texas Rangers fire offensive coordinator Donnie Ecker after extended struggles

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/5 3:30A Associated Press

The decision was announced after the Rangers won 8-1 on Sunday in their series finale against AL West-leading Seattle.

Mikko Rantanen has 4-point 3rd period for Stars to unbelievably knock former team out of playoffs

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/4 4:51A Associated Press

The Stars beat Colorado 4-2 in Game 7 of the first round series.

Scheffler leads by 6 at hometown Byron Nelson as weather-delayed second round ends

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/3 8:31A Associated Press

The top-ranked player is 18 under with the low round each of the first two days.

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Measles jumps borders in North America with outbreaks in Canada, Mexico and U.S.

Spectrum Local News Health 5/1 2:29A Associated Press

North America’s three biggest measles outbreaks continue to balloon, with more than 2,500 known cases.

Houston, Dallas rank among worst in U.S. for ozone pollution, air quality report reveals

Spectrum Local News Health 4/30 6:15A Christine Sanchez

Almost half of the U.S. population lives with “unhealthy” levels of harmful air pollution, a report from the American Lung Association reveals.

Baylor Scott & White-leased medical complex in Plano bought by LA firm

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/25 6:55A Aayush Gupta

A Los Angeles-based real estate investment firm has acquired a medical complex in Plano. The 49,228-square-foot property was first developed in 2022 and is fully leased.

First confirmed case of measles in Dallas-Fort Worth child, health officials say

Spectrum Local News Health 4/23 9:48A Kaila Garrett

There has been a confirmed case of the measles involving a student at Willow Spring Middle School, according to Collin County Health Care Services.

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Farmers Need Climate Research to Thrive

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 5/9 5:57A Nick Rossi

Photo credit: USDA, by Neil Palmer. Since its establishment in the 2008 Farm Bill, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has advanced research that helps American farmers and ranchers...

Mini Quiches

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/8 11:00P Krista

These easy mini quiches are cheesy bites of egg and ham wrapped in flaky phyllo dough, perfect for Sunday brunch or as a holiday appetizer! Are you more savory or sweet when it comes to breakfast and...

Trump Nominates Food-Focused Health Entrepreneur Casey Means for Surgeon General

Civil Eats 5/8 6:58A Lisa Held

May 8, 2025 – Yesterday, President Trump nominated Casey Means as the country’s top doctor. Means, a health entrepreneur who advocates for changing food choices and farm...

Thai Iced Coffee

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/7 11:00P Krista

This Thai Iced Coffee is the coffee recipe you never knew you needed, but won t be able to live without! A must for summer, it s refreshing and creamy, and sweetened with maple syrup instead of heavy...

Op-ed: Why Most No-Till Agriculture Is Not Actually Regenerative

Civil Eats 5/7 10:00P Nate Powell-Palm

I sat down to write this piece after a five-inch April snowstorm gave our newly planted wheat fields their first drink of the season. Wheat is one of five crops we raise on our farm just outside...