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Officer Accused of Assaulting Teen Sex Trafficking Victim Multiple Times: Dallas PD

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The Warren Center Supporters Raise a Glass for Autism Awareness

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 5/20 9:18A Dana Cobb

The Warren Center invited donors and friends of the nonprofit to celebrate Month of the Young Child at a cocktail reception hosted at Park City Club on Thursday, April 28. Guests had the pleasure of...

Hog Problem Continues at Dallas Cemetery

NBC DFW Local News 5/20 1:00P Ken Kalthoff

Relatives with loved ones in a Dallas cemetery complain wild hogs are still damaging graves despite more than a year of efforts to contain the hogs. Lincoln Memorial Cemetery...

Officer Accused of Assaulting Teen Sex Trafficking Victim Multiple Times: Dallas PD

NBC DFW Local News 5/20 5:59A

A Dallas police officer accused of assaulting multiple children took in a 14-year-old girl and repeatedly raped her in 2011 after the man who trafficked her was arrested, police allege. According to a...

Dallas County Program Helps Families Stay Cool With Free Air Conditioning Units

NBC DFW Local News 5/19 12:55P Noelle Walker

When summer settles into North Texas, it s important to have a way to beat the heat. For some low-income families, Dallas County is providing the help they need in the form of...

FAIR PARK FOURTH MAKES A TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO FAIR PARK ON JULY 4TH

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 5/19 5:40A Bubble Life

THIS YEAR WILL FEATURE A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE FROM THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE BAND DALLAS May 17, 2022 Fair Park Fourth will return to Fair Park on Monday, July 4 , from 4:30 p.m ....

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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Mad Hatter’s Tea

My Sweet Charity 5/20 12:30P Jeanne Prejean

When Women’s Council for the Dallas Arboretum President Lisa Loy Laughlin and 2022 Mad Hatter’s Tea Chair Claire Catrino were brainstorming themes, in hindsight they might have wished they had come up...

JUST IN: Actress/Hospice Advocate Melissa Gilbert To Keynote 13th Annual Each Moment Matters...

My Sweet Charity 5/20 8:30A Jeanne Prejean

For anyone who was a fan of the 1970s/1980s “Little House on the Prairie,” the character Laura Ingalls and pre-teen actress Melissa Gilbert were one in the same. And just as the TV program revolved...

New House: Special Details…How to Make Your Home Look More High End.

House of Hargrove 5/20 12:00A houseofhargrove@gmail.com

So much of a home comes down to the special details. It takes extra work to get these right, but it is so worth it. It adds to the charm of the home and elevates it from a...

Summer Outfit Inspiration

Tanya Foster 5/19 4:39P Tanya Foster

Summer is around the corner, which means lots of travel and outdoor events. I am definitely looking forward to lots of pool time, patio cocktails and dinners al fresco. We have some upcoming beach...

Something Fishy, Free And Fun Is Going To Be Happening For The Kids At Turtle Creek Park

My Sweet Charity 5/19 10:30A Jeanne Prejean

In these parts there are many “fishing holes,” but come Saturday, June 18, there will a lot of fishing along Turtle Creek. Sponsored by Veritex Community Bank , the first-ever Kids Fishing Derby is...

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Uplift Educations Robust Counselling Services Department Hosts a Series of Activities During May

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 5/18 8:29A Dana Cobb

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Uplift Education 's Counseling Services is hosting their inaugural Parent Symposium Saturday, May 14th. Parent Symposium is a conference-style event that...

Dallas ISD News: More than 7,000 Dallas ISD students to walk the stage as graduations kick off...

Dallas ISD 5/17 2:06P

Dallas ISD News: More than 7,000 Dallas ISD students to walk the stage as graduations kick off Friday The Dallas Independent School District View this email in your browser NEWS RELEASE For Immediate...

Dallas ISD News: From English learner to principal, David Lee embraces both his cultures

Dallas ISD 5/12 4:30A

Dallas ISD News: From English learner to principal, David Lee embraces both his cultures The Dallas Independent School District View this email in your browser SUBMITTED STORY For Immediate Release:...

Dallas ISD News: Meet the Magnet/Choice school candidates for Teacher of the Year 2022

Dallas ISD 5/10 6:35A

Dallas ISD News: Meet the Magnet/Choice school candidates for Teacher of the Year 2022 The Dallas Independent School District View this email in your browser SUBMITTED STORY For Immediate Release: May...

Student Honor Societies Recognized

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 5/9 5:30A Jacqui Nickell

Mu Alpha Theta (Mathematics), Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (Spanish), Société Honoraire de Français (French), Rho Kappa (Social Studies), Science National Honor Society, National Honor Society, and...

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Reddy Vineyards

Texas Wine Lover 5/20 1:00A Jeff Cope

Reddy Vineyards has long been known as one of the pioneering and premier grape growers in Texas led by Dr. Vijay Reddy who started growing grapes in 1997. Since 2019, the vineyard started making its...

Dotson-Cervantes – Voca, TX

Texas Wine Lover 5/19 1:01A Jim Baker

Our second stop in our Mason County winery tour was to Dotson-Cervantes in Voca. We met Alphonse Dotson and Martha Cervantes years ago at William Chris Vineyards where they were selling their Gotas de...

Dare To Discover Our Outdoors By Dining Al Fresco with Open Palette at Sheraton Dallas

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 5/18 5:24A Culver Public Relations

Open Palette's second Al Fresco Dining Experience event which includes all-you-can-eat BBQ, beer, wine and live music is this Saturday, May 21 from 2pm to 6pm. Open Palette is located inside Sheraton...

Cassaro Winery Corsicana

Texas Wine Lover 5/18 12:25A Jeff Cope

Cassaro Winery in Ovilla, Texas is located south of Dallas and since 2019 when they first opened, owners John and Jill Matthews have been expanding constantly. Their location in Ovilla is well-known...

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...

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THE PERFECT SUMMER BLAZER

The Middle Page 5/20 2:36A Cathy Williamson

THE PERFECT SUMMER BLAZER Happy Friday! What a blur this week has been. It will take me some time to catch up on my sleep after my adventures in babysitting ! I ve talked to more grandmothers who say...

Deals on Deals on Deals!

The Sister Studio 5/19 10:03P Jennifer Reed

Wahooooo! The weekend is HERE! I feel like this week flew by! Last weekend I went to Savannah for my girlfriend s bachelorette celebration and we had the best time; the weather was glorious! There...

Business Casual Attire for Women

Color and Chic 5/19 1:14P Quincy

A lot has changed since early 2020, including the standards for workwear. If you’re not already back in the office, you likely will be soon, which is why I wanted to do a business casual attire for...

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...

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Friesen gets NASCAR trucks win at Texas Motor Speedway

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/21 1:09A Associated Press

Stewart Friesen muscled his way past Christian Eckes in overtime Friday night to win at Texas Motor Speedway.

Rick Bowness won’t return as coach of Dallas Stars

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/20 8:52A Associated Press

Bowness, 67, was not under contract this season.

Astros continue home dominance against Rangers with 5-1 win

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/20 2:00A Associated Press

Manager Dusty Baker's decision paid off when Maldonado hit a three-run double to give the Astros some insurance in a 5-1 win over the Texas Rangers.

Lo van Pham honored to be first Asian American official

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/19 8:08A Associated Press

Van Pham attended officiating clinics and camps after moving back to Texas from Colorado.

Curry’s 21 points, 12 boards lead Warriors in Game 1, 112-87

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/19 1:23A Associated Press

Warriors beat the Mavericks 112-87 on Wednesday night for a 1-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.

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Pros and Cons of Living in Plano, Texas - Moving to Plano

VIP Realty 5/20 5:06A cecilia@viprealtyinfo.com (Cecil

Every once in a while, people entertain the idea of having a fresh start away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Having the ideal location in mind will allow you to plan...

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...

3 Reasons You Should Move to Garland TX

DFW Urban Realty 5/12 3:08P info@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenneth

If you’re looking for a new North Texas home and are open to various locations around the DFW area, Garland is one city you should seriously consider. Perfect located just...

ICYMI: Construction Resumes For High-Profile Development in Downtown Dallas

DFW Urban Realty 5/11 12:37P info@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenneth

In case you missed it, the brand new development slated for 2200 Jackson Street that has been in the works for years is finally moving forward, according to new reports. ...

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ScionHealth moves to acquire Dallas-based Cornerstone Healthcare Group

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/20 9:46A Laurel Deppen

ScionHealth was formed late last year. If approved this would be its first acquisition.

Jubilee Park and Parkland team up to build a health clinic in southeast Dallas

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/20 9:43A Plamedie Ifasso

The health clinic will have a primary care physician, dentist and two mental health counselors.

Plano health-tech firm VitalTech raises about $14 million, filing shows

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/20 3:39A Brian Womack

According to the filing earlier this week it’s part of an effort to get roughly $16 million, and the funding is tied to equity.

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.

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Inside Five of the Southern-Inspired Global Dishes on the Beast & Company’s Menu

Eater Dallas 5/20 3:45A Courtney E. Smith

Owner Dustin Lee and Chef Michael Arlt of The Beast & Company in Fort Worth. Five dishes that highlight the historical roots of Southern favorites, from redfish court boullon to a buttermilk tart Chef...

Pineapple Ginger Beer Mocktail

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/19 11:00P Krista

This 4 Ingredient Pineapple Ginger Beer Mocktail is a tropical fiesta for your taste buds! Made with sweet pineapple juice, fresh blackberries, zesty lime juice and bubbly ginger beer, it s an easy...

Montana Lentil Farmers Go Against the Grain to Build Thriving Organic Business

Civil Eats 5/19 10:00P Ken Roseboro

David Oien doesn’t seem like a renegade. He’s a friendly, down-to-earth, third-generation Montana farmer. But Oien and his fellow farmers at Timeless Seeds are renegades. In Montana, a state dominated...

Local Family to Open New Rush Bowls Location in DFW

Restaurant News 5/19 6:36A RestaurantNews.com

Rush Bowls Brings All-Natural and Healthy Blended Fruit Bowls to Southlake Southlake, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Rush Bowls – the Colorado-based fast-casual concept known for...

Blueberry Pancakes

Love and Lemons 5/19 4:00A Jeanine Donofrio

Tell me, is there anything better than starting your day with a stack of homemade blueberry pancakes? After eating them almost every morning this week (I made a big batch last weekend and froze the...