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Timeless Wheels & Vintage Steel: The Village Shops Spring Car Show Returns

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Top Stories: ➊ – Restaurant Franchise News from Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, la Madeleine, Teaspoon, and More! (Tuesday), ➋ – Y Knot Vineyard Grower Profile (Wednesday), ➌ – 5 Budget Places to Travel for Wine (Wednesday), ➍ – 5 Things You Need to Know about Wines in Texas (Wednesday), ➎ – Charleston Taylor to Open in Johnson City (Thursday)

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Dallas Zoo hatches endangered baby Rüppell's griffon vulture

NBC DFW Local News 3/31 8:04A Lauren Harper

The Dallas Zoo welcomed its newest addition, a Rüppell’s griffon vulture chick, on March 15. The baby bird hatched to vulture parents Jordan and Sassafras, who the zoo said are loving and devoted to...

South Dallas YMCA building nears renovation completion

NBC DFW Local News 3/28 3:52A Alanna Quillen

The much-anticipated new Park South Family YMCA is on track to open early this summer, marking a major milestone in the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas’ strategic growth plan....

Outdoor Education

Dallas Parks 3/27 9:06A

Find information on Outdoor Adventure group outings at Samuell Farm.

Walks/Runs and Special Events

Dallas Parks 3/26 10:54A

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5 Bible Verses I Keep Coming Back to When I Need Encouragement

Brighton the Day 4/2 6:34A Brighton

A while back, I shared these Bible verses on stories—and so many of you screenshotted them that I knew I needed to elaborate. These are the verses I return to again and again when I need the reminder...

Timeless Wheels & Vintage Steel: The Village Shops Spring Car Show Returns

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 4/1 4:49A Liz McGathey

Take a timeless ride at the Classic Car & Truck Show at the Castle Hills Village Shops from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 13. The event is FREE for spectators, and everyone is welcome! The...

Park Place Lexus Plano Recognizes Frisco ISD Teachers of the Year

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 3/31 5:34A Mary Jane Coker

Park Place Lexus Plano recognized Frisco Independent School District Teachers of the Year, Robert Fitzgerald and Sarah Dickerson. Fitzgerald was named Elementary Teacher of the Year and Dickerson was...

Dwell with Dignity Announces the Return of Thrift Studio, Presented by Amazon

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 3/31 2:36A Juliette DC

Dwell with Dignity , a nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives through design, announces the return of its largest fundraiser, Thrift Studio, presented by Amazon. The event kicks off with an...

Everyday Looks I’ve Been Wearing

Brighton the Day 3/28 9:39A Brighton

If you’re anything like me, you want everyday looks that feel just as good as they look. Whether I’m heading out for errands, meeting a friend for coffee, or working from home, I always try to reach...

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Dallas ISD News: W.T. White High School selects Bryson Lewis as athletic coordinator, head football...

Dallas ISD 3/31 6:58A

Dallas ISD News: W.T. White High School selects Bryson Lewis as athletic coordinator, head football coach The Dallas Independent School District View this email in your browser NEWS RELEASE For...

Dallas ISD News: Dallas ISD educator helps shape the future in STEM

Dallas ISD 3/20 8:07A

Dallas ISD News: Dallas ISD educator helps shape the future in STEM The Dallas Independent School District View this email in your browser SUBMITTED STORY For Immediate Release: March 20, 2024 Dallas...

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Y Knot Vineyard Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 4/2 9:13A Laurinda Thomas

With the looming threat of water shortages in the Texas High Plains, many row crop farmers are shifting to also growing grapes, since grapes require less water. In this...

5 Things You Need to Know about Wines in Texas

Texas Wine Lover 4/2 6:20A Gus Hall

Texas is one of the most attractive parts of the world to taste wines and have the best time. With its century-long history of winemaking, a rich selection of wines, and excellent service, the area...

5 Budget Places to Travel for Wine

Texas Wine Lover 4/2 6:19A Gus Hall

Taking wine trips is considered luxury entertainment. Logically, it is associated with high cost and inaccessibility for trips on a limited budget. Yet, this is not...

Restaurant Franchise News from Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, la Madeleine, Teaspoon, and More!

Restaurant News 4/1 2:55A RestaurantNews.com

Catch up on the latest restaurant franchise news from Dickey s Barbecue Pit, la Madeleine, Teaspoon, Cork s Cajun Fried Fish and Shrimp, The Big Biscuit, and Teriyaki Madness....

FB Society Names Christine Magrann President and COO

Restaurant News 3/31 9:38A RestaurantNews.com

Christine Magrann Dynamic hospitality leader tapped to fuel brand evolution Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) FB Society , the award-winning hospitality brand known for...

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WHY FRINGE IS A MUST-HAVE TREND FOR SPRING

The Middle Page 4/2 3:49A Cathy Williamson

WHY FRINGE IS A MUST-HAVE TREND FOR SPRING Hello ladies! Are you in full Spring fever mode? I am so excited about Spring. However, it s been super rainy this month and already pretty darn warm. That s...

March Amazon Finds—on SALE!

The Sister Studio 3/27 3:24A Jennifer Reed

Happy Thursday, my friends! May your coffee be nice and strong today we re sooo close to Friday! Amazon is doing a big Spring Sale this week so I wanted to round up all of my March favorites, several...

A Colorful Table Setting For 10 or Just Two!

Color and Chic 3/26 4:35A Hoang-Kim

Spring is here and it s time to host! Whether you re inviting 10 people over or just one or two, I think it speaks volume to set the table and pull out the pretty napkins. Not only will it make things...

STRIPES: THE TIMELESS TREND FOR EFFORTLESS SPRING AND SUMMER STYLE

The Middle Page 3/23 5:57A Cathy Williamson

STRIPES: THE TIMELESS TREND FOR EFFORTLESS SPRING AND SUMMER STYLE Hello ladies! How is everyone today? I have been in Ojai Valley since Wednesday to see my daughter. She had an emergency surgery on...

LIVE NOW: Target’s MASSIVE SALE!?

The Sister Studio 3/23 4:54A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Sunday everyone! We are home after spending the week in Colorado for Spring Break let s just say my snowboarding isn t going to be winning awards anytime soon, but we had SO much fun all...

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Eovaldi pitches majors' 1st complete game this season as the Rangers beat the Reds 1-0

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/2 3:28A Associated Press

Eovaldi struck out eight and walked none in his fifth career complete game.

Texas A&M and Kentucky managers have shouting match as Wildcats take advantage of SEC curfew rule

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/2 3:23A Associated Press

The Wildcats appeared to have a problem with their communicating device while they were pitching with two outs in the eighth.

Banchero, Wagner fuel late rally as Magic move into 7th in East with a 116-105 win over Spurs

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/2 3:16A Associated Press

Paolo Banchero had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Franz Wagner added 24 points and the Orlando Magic rallied to beat the San Antonio Spurs 116-105.

UConn's Bueckers, UCLA's Betts and Booker of Texas among women's John R. Wooden Award finalists

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/2 1:51A Associated Press

The other finalists are Hannah Hidalgo of Notre Dame and JuJu Watkins of Southern California.

Flores homers and drives in 4 to lead Giants over Astros 7-2

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/1 3:42A Associated Press

Giants starter Jordan Hicks, who grew up in suburban Houston, allowed only a first-inning single and struck out six in six innings.

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Alcon to buy Lensar in deal worth up to $430M

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/27 1:23A Sydney Asher

The companies will come together to advance robotic laser technology in cataract surgery; improving precision, reducing patient comfort, and providing faster recovery time....

Texas measles outbreak expected to last for months, though vaccinations are up from last year

Spectrum Local News Health 3/21 6:54A Associated Press

Pharmacies across the U.S., especially in Texas, are seeing more demand for MMR shots.

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No-Bake Avalanche Cookies with White Chocolate & Peanut Butter

Cooking Chew 4/7 6:14A Renee Groskreutz

These no-bake Avalanche Cookies are loaded with white chocolate, peanut butter, crispy rice cereal, and marshmallows. An easy treat that’s perfect for parties and...

Crispy Salmon Bites

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/6 11:00P Krista

Whether you add them to a salad or pair them with some easy sides for dinner, these Crispy Salmon Bites are sure to be a win! They re easy to make and the sweet-and-tangy Asian marinade makes them...

Eggs Benedict

Love and Lemons 4/6 1:58A Jeanine Donofrio

This eggs Benedict recipe is guaranteed to impress. It consists of crisp English muffins topped with perfectly poached eggs, creamy, dreamy homemade hollandaise sauce, and...

Kennedy and Rollins Highlight Healthy School Food After USDA Slashes Funds for Those Efforts

Civil Eats 4/4 10:36A Lisa Held

April 4, 2025 – Yesterday, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited a Virginia elementary school to call...

Grilled Beef Kabobs

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/3 11:00P Krista

These juicy, balsamic beef kabobs are marinated in a sweet-and-savory sauce, grilled till charred perfection with sweet peppers, onions, tomatoes, and mushrooms are the perfect meal. Why You ll Love...