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Top Stories: ➊ – 05/23/2025 - Ambassador Breakfast (Friday), ➋ – First Tarrant County measles cases confirmed (Saturday), ➌ – Texas Democrats across the state host May Day protests against President Trump as Republicans celebrate his 100 days in office (Sunday), ➍ – National Teacher Appreciation Day is May 6: Here are deals for educators in North Texas (Tuesday), ➎ – Back to the High Plains: Rediscovering English Newsom Cellars (Friday)

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Man arrested after allegedly stabbing 19-year-old brother at Grapevine apartment complex, police...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 5/6 8:13A Briauna Brown

A man is facing charges after allegedly stabbing his 19-year-old brother, who was found injured at a Grapevine convenience store Monday night, police said. At about 9:45 p.m., officers responded to...

National Teacher Appreciation Day is May 6: Here are deals for educators in North Texas

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 5/6 1:34A Lacey Beasley

Tuesday, May 6 is Teacher Appreciation Day and schools across North Texas are using the week to celebrate educators any way they can. It's part of Teacher Appreciation Week,...

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...

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What to Pack for a Northern European Cruise

Tanya Foster 5/6 12:00P Tanya Foster

Summer is around the corner and I know travel is on everyone's radar. I keep thinking about our incredible Regent Seven Seas Cruise through the North and Baltic Seas—it was truly a trip to remember!...

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...

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Desert Willow Vineyard Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 5/6 12:12A Jeff Cope

If you have been following the Texas wine scene, you’ve probably heard whispers about Desert Willow Vineyard. The vineyard is owned and operated by the Rob and Laurel Warren...

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?...

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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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The Steelers move on from George Pickens by trading mercurial receiver to Cowboys

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/7 9:16A Associated Press

Pickens has spent his three seasons in the NFL being equal parts productive and petulant, mixing highlight-reel catches with bouts of immaturity.

Jets and Stars meet in second round of NHL playoffs after both had epic Game 7 rallies to advance

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/7 3:19A Associated Press

Both teams had to finish off epic Game 7 comebacks at home to get here.

Rangers' bats come alive with new coach Boone in dugout, beating the Red Sox 6-1

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/7 3:09A Associated Press

Texas won its second straight — the first consecutive victories since sweeping three games against the Angels from April 15-17.

Yelich homers and Myers takes a step forward in Brewers' 5-1 victory over Astros

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/6 3:09A Associated Press

Christian Yelich hit a two-run homer, Tobias Myers pitched 5 1/3 strong innings and the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Houston Astros 5-1.

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.

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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.

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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...

Love & Lemons Cooking Club – May!

Love and Lemons 5/6 5:44A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Our Cooking Club is a fun way to celebrate the Love & Lemons community of readers. The concept is super simple—each month, I choose a recipe. You make it, and you leave a...