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Vehicle Used in Dallas Salon Shooting Had Paper Tag

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Longtime CitySquare CEO Officially Retires; Plans to Continue Fighting Poverty

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 5/17 5:25P Noelle Walker

A crowd of employees, community leaders, and neighbors gathered at CitySquare in Dallas Tuesday night for a retirement party to say thank you to longtime CEO Larry James....

Deed case featured on WFAA results in theft indictment

WFAA.com (Local News) 5/17 4:54P

A Dallas County grand jury has indicted a couple on a felony theft charge accusing them of a “scheme” to steal nine houses valued at more than a million dollars

Vehicle Used in Dallas Salon Shooting Had Paper Tag

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 5/17 4:49P Scott Friedman

NBC 5 Investigates has learned the vehicle used by the suspected gunman who opened fire inside a Dallas hair salon had a type of Texas temporary paper license plate that can make it more difficult for...

Dallas police officer arrested again for child sex assault

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 5/17 1:14P CBSDFW Staff

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - A Dallas police officer who was accused of sexually abusing a child last year has been arrested on a second charge of Sexual Assault of a Child. On June...

Lawyers for Aaron Dean Say Trial Dates Conflict With Other Cases, Ask for Scheduling Help

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 5/17 12:53P

Two weeks after a Tarrant County judge says he was rescheduling former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean s murder trial for the final time, defense attorneys are once again asking for help with the...

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‘Conversations With Friends’ Is a Tender Portrayal of a Heedless Narcissist

Texas Monthly 5/17 12:07P Doyin Oyeniyi

My favorite moment from Conversations With Friends takes place in the Hulu series final episode. Our protagonist, the 21-year-old Frances, played by Alison Oliver, is at a low point. Her love life is...

Best of May | Instagram Round-Up

Tanya Foster 5/17 11:02A Tanya Foster

Can you believe we are already halfway through May?? Where has time gone? I posted my LTK May Round-Up earlier this week, so today is all about the Instagram! These are all of my favorite daily looks...

Vine and Dine’s “A Night In Napa” Overcame An Icy Delay To Raise Funds For Ability Connection

My Sweet Charity 5/17 10:30A Jeanne Prejean

2021/2022 Vine And Dine Co-Chairs Kara Sewell and Kimber Westphall weren t going to let the pandemic restrictions and February s ice story prevent them from holding their Ability Connection...

JUST IN: Grant Halliburton Kicks Off 13th Annual The Hope Party With “Don’t Stop Believing” Theme

My Sweet Charity 5/17 6:30A Jeanne Prejean

The Hope Party Co-Chairs Jennifer Burns and Diana Hamilton kicked of the 13th annual Grant Halliburton fundraiser last night. Hosted by Hall Arts Hotel, the announcements took place in the hotel s...

Six Tacos That Wowed Us at Taco Fest Music y Más

Texas Monthly 5/17 5:14A José R. Ralat

As we creep slowly into the twilight of the pandemic, live events have made a raucous return. Especially popular are outdoor events, including the Taco Fest Music y M s held last weekend at Travis...

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5/17/2022 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Parenting on the Go Series: Mental Health Awareness

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5/12/2022 5:30 PM School Board Meeting

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How and When did Europe Discover American Wines?

Texas Wine Lover 5/17 12:22A Guest

The history of American wines is a synthesis of the history of the United States and the American way of life. Waves of colonization, prohibition, wars, and finally notoriety, the result of long...

One Plus One: The Ultimate Wine and Steak Pairing Guide

Texas Wine Lover 5/17 12:20A Guest

Learning the proper way to pair wine and steak is one of the essential tools in your wine knowledge repertoire. Don’t be fooled by the idea that any red wine will be able to match any cut of red meat....

2022 Great American International Wine Competition – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 5/16 1:21P Jeff Cope

The 2022 Great American International Wine Competition was held April 23-24, 2022, in Rochester, NY. All the results can be seen on their website . These are the Texas wineries that were awarded...

1900 Winery at The Heart of Art

Texas Wine Lover 5/13 12:22A Jim Baker

On our last trip to the Hill Country, we wanted to spend a day focused on the new wineries that have opened in the Mason County area since our last visit. We weren’t able to visit them all, but we...

May is National Bar-B-Que Month Soulmans Bar-B-Que Celebrates the Tradition of Meat on the Menu

Grand Prairie BubbleLife iReporter 5/11 1:26A Dana Cobb

For more than 45 years, mouth-watering meat cooked low-and-slow has been the crown jewel on the menu at Soulmans Bar-B-Que . May is the time to celebrate the 2022 Bar-B-Que season launching in the...

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New sunglasses for summer

Krystal Schlegel 5/17 10:49A krystal

I am really excited for Summer this year! We will be spending a lot of time outside on our patio, riding bikes, going to the park, to the pool and going for our daily walks with the kids! We also have...

casual outdoor summer tablescape

Krystal Schlegel 5/15 8:27A krystal

Found these beautiful (non-breakable) acrylic glasses on Bloomingdales and am so excited to use them for Summer. They are perfect for outdoor dinners, by the pool and are kid friendly. Shirt / shorts...

THE MOST FLATTERING DRESS FOR WEDDING SEASON WITH CHIC AT EVERY AGE

The Middle Page 5/13 3:44P Cathy Williamson

THE MOST FLATTERING DRESS FOR WEDDING SEASON WITH CHIC AT EVERY AGE NATALIE- THE FASHION HOUR // SAMANTHA- STYLE OF SAM // HEATHER- SO HEATHER Happy Saturday! It s another super hot day here today....

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Amazon Cuteness!

The Sister Studio 5/13 12:00A Jennifer Reed

Good Morning, and HAPPY FRIDAY! I am currently cuddled up on a couch in Savannah Georgia listening to my girlfriends laugh and chat about life. One of my best friends is getting married in June and...

FARM RIO DRESS

The Middle Page 5/10 3:07A Cathy Williamson

Hello, everyone! I hope you had a great weekend and a Happy Mother s Day! Man, oh man, do I have some wild women in my family! I mentioned that some of my family members were out of town for Mother s...

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‘He’s a blessing to this team’: Benjamin Landrey is DBU Baseball’s inspiration

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/17 4:41A Robbie Fuelling

Benjamin breaks the huddle and says farewell to his teammates.

Rangers chase Syndergaard in 6-run 1st, beat Angels 7-4

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/17 12:22A Associated Press

The Rangers are 8-5 in May after going 7-14 in April.

After Game 7 win, Mavericks will enjoy, prepare for Warriors

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/16 8:13A Associated Press

Now it's off to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2011.

Drake picks Mavs, says he’s $2.6 million richer after hitting sports bet parlay

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/16 7:02A Craig Huber

Also bet on two NHL Game 7s.

Gaudreau’s OT goal gives Flames 3-2 win over Stars in Game 7

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/16 1:08A Associated Press

This is the Flames' second playoff series win in the last 17 years.

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Moving from New York to Texas - Pros & Cons

VIP Realty 5/14 5:32A cecilia@viprealtyinfo.com (Cecil

The adage that everything is bigger in Texas is true. The vast Texas landmass is bigger than some developed countries such as France, Germany, and New Zealand. From its...

Texas Best City - Dallas vs Austin Where to Live in 2022

VIP Realty 5/5 12:13P cecilia@viprealtyinfo.com (Cecil

When comparing Dallas vs Austin, both cities share one thing—they stand out as Texas' most desirable destinations. Locals and transplants from other states all desire to own a...

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Pharos Capital Group makes third investment in renal care company with latest fund

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/17 3:06A Catherine Leffert

The middle-market private equity firm invested in a dialysis and renal telemedicine company in its latest deal.

Stock rebound uncertain for U.S. biotechs as risks multiply for investors

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/13 7:44A Connor Penegar

U.S. biotechs and other health care stocks accounted for about 11% of all losses in U.S. equity values during the five-month period analyzed by The Business Journals.

Form D Friday: Biotech, crypto and tequila all raise capital

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/13 3:29A Catherine Leffert

See which local firms and companies are raising capital this week.

Dallas hospital can temporarily resume gender-affirming care

Spectrum Local News Health 5/12 12:12P Spectrum News Staff

The ruling comes as part of a legal case the clinic’s founder, Dr. Ximena Lopez, filed against Children’s Health of Dallas.

Texas joins multi-state amicus brief to ban child gender-affirming procedures

Spectrum Local News Health 5/12 4:14A Craig Huber

Supports Alabama’s Vulnerable Child Protection Act.

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Cowboy Chicken Unveils a Sun-Sational Slice of Summer Menu and Chance To Win Free Strawberry Chicken...

Restaurant News 6/24 5:19A RestaurantNews.com

Fast Casual Wood-Fired Rotisserie Chicken Restaurant Showcases the Refreshing Flavors of Summer in New Limited-Time-Only Menu Offerings Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) ...

The Only Turkey Burger Recipe You’ll Ever Need

Joyful Healthy Eats 6/23 11:00P Krista

The Only Turkey Burger Recipe you ll ever need! Learn how to make tender juicy turkey patties that won t dry out after you sear them on the grill. Top with your favorite fixings for the perfect...

Long-Term Agroecological Research Showcases New Innovations for Resilient Agriculture

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 6/23 10:37A Nichelle Harriott

Many may not be aware that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Long-Term Agroecological Research (LTAR) network, managed by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), works to address a...

Freezer Breakfast Burritos

The Healthy Maven 6/23 8:38A Davida Lederle

These wrap and freeze easy breakfast burritos make for a delicious meal prep breakfast that you can unwrap, reheat and enjoy quickly! Freezer breakfast burritos are perfect for busy families or...

Tomato Salad

Love and Lemons 6/23 8:19A Jeanine Donofrio

This week marks the official start of summer, so I thought I d share a new tomato salad recipe to celebrate! I hope you have some fun, relaxing plans in store for the season and that those plans...