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

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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....

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Easy Home Decor Updates

Tanya Foster 4/3 8:14A Tanya Foster

Do you ever wonder if your house needs a little refresh? The answer is YES and this is the perfect time to focus on some home decor updates. Today I want to share a few home pieces and some tips on...

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...

BOOK REVIEW: LEFT (TERRAN INCOGNITA, #1) by Paul McGrath

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 3/26 1:51A KAREN SIDDALL

Left Terran Incognita, #1 by Paul McGrath Delightful, with unexpectedly perfect plot twists. Left is the first book in author Paul McGraths new science fiction series, Terran Incognita, and...

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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...

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77 Pizza Hut Restaurants Transition to New Ownership Following Auction Led by National Franchise...

Restaurant News 4/3 8:36A RestaurantNews.com

Successful auction leads to recovery of nearly $12 million for bankruptcy estate Newport Beach, CA ( RestaurantNews.com ) National Franchise Sales (NFS) is pleased to...

Charleston Taylor to Open in Johnson City

Texas Wine Lover 4/3 4:35A Jeff Cope

Press Release Set to soft open on April 11, Charleston Taylor winery is more than just a brand, it’s a generational experience. Named for the owners children, the winery is...

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...

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Such good SAVINGS!!!?

The Sister Studio 4/4 3:21A Jennifer Reed

Cheers, my friends we made it to Friday! I hope everyone has had a great week so far and has fun weekend plans. It s supposed to rain here most of the weekend, so I m just hoping for some sunshine at...

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...

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Oettinger makes 28 saves, Stars beat the Predators 5-1 for their 7th straight win

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/4 4:22A Associated Press

Stars captain Jamie Benn sat out, with coach Pete DeBoer saying before the game it was for “maintenance.”

Sam Ryder takes only 21 putts for a 63 and leads Texas Open

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/4 4:17A Associated Press

Ryder had to withdraw from the pro-am Wednesday when he felt a twinge at the base of his neck.

Women's Final Four brings powerhouses UConn, UCLA, Texas and South Carolina to Tampa

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/4 2:58A Associated Press

Texas (35-3) and South Carolina (34-3) are scheduled to face each other for the fourth time this season in the first of two semifinals on Friday.

Barnes and Paul lead Spurs past the short-handed Nuggets 113-106

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/3 2:59A Associated Press

The Spurs, playing without injured stars Victor Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox, caught a big break when the Nuggets sat all five of their starters.

Denver Broncos sign former Colts QB Sam Ehlinger as their third quarterback

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/3 2:59A Associated Press

The Denver Broncos added former University of Texas and Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger to their QB room Wednesday.

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Healthcare finance trends for 2025

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/3 3:32A Commerce Bank

Healthcare leaders enter 2025 facing a host of pressing imperatives. They need to promote sustainable financial health, address patient affordability and financial experience,...

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....

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Burrata Caprese

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/1 11:00P Krista

This baked burrata caprese with roasted cherry tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic reduction is the perfect easy summer appetizer. Served on buttery, toasty sourdough for the most...

The Case for Homemade Guacamole

Love and Lemons 5/1 1:55A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

A few weeks ago, I went out to dinner with friends at a neighborhood Mexican restaurant. As we looked over the menu (I was deciding between portobello tacos or veggie...

Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Fires Up the Flavor for National Bar-B-Que Month

Restaurant News 5/1 1:49A RestaurantNews.com

Celebrating a Time-Honored Texas Tradition with Bold Flavors and Southern Flair Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) As the aroma of smoked meat begins to fill the Texas air,...

Oatmeal Waffles With Strawberry Compote

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/30 11:00P Krista

Oatmeal Waffles are a delicious start to any morning, especially when they re topped with a fresh strawberry vanilla bean compote. They re crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and all around...

The Biggest Dallas Restaurant News This Month, April 2025

Eater Dallas 4/30 3:11A Courtney E. Smith

Terrazza di Triozzi opened on Lower Greenville just in time for one of the best patio weather seasons DFW has seen in years. | Terrazza di Triozzi The TL;DR of Dallas food and dining news this April,...