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Top Stories: ➊ – Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Fires Up National Barbecue Month with Stacks, Deals & More (Wednesday), ➋ – Visiting Charleston Taylor Estate: An Experiential Winery Opens in Johnson City (Tuesday), ➌ – Nothing Bundt Cakes Launches NothingBundtMomSweepstakes to Celebrate Mother’s Day With Ultimate $3,000 Prize (Tuesday), ➍ – The Best Dishes Eater Dallas Ate in April (Wednesday), ➎ – Man dies in police custody following traffic stop for felony warrants, Dallas police say (Tuesday)

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Explore the various established groups that support the Dallas Park & Recreation Department.

What is Cinco de Mayo? Here's a look at the celebration and its connection to Mexican history

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 5/5 3:58A CBS Texas

Cinco de Mayo festivities are taking place across the U.S. with music, tacos, tequila and colorful displays of Mexican culture even if they're not always the most authentic....

Dallas artist gives a historic Jefferson Boulevard mural a makeover for Cinco de Mayo

KERA News 5/2 8:30A Zara Amaechi

Dallas artist Jesus Alba restored a historic mural on Jefferson Boulevard, adding modern touches while honoring Mexican history ahead of the Cinco de Mayo parade.

Man wanted for sexual assault, burglary, dies in Dallas police custody: Officials

NBC DFW Local News 4/29 7:05A Lauren Harper

An investigation is underway after a man with multiple felony warrants died in police custody, according to Dallas police. Police said during a traffic stop at about 12:30...

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Cinco De Mayo @ City Park

Dallas Parks 4/29 6:41A

Find information for special events led by the award winning Outdoor Adventure Program team.

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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...

Southlake Tennis Center Celebrates 25 Years of Serving the Community with May 10 Anniversary Event

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 4/22 8:28A Marlea Maschmeyer

Southlake Tennis Center (STC) , a beloved fixture in the Southlake community and one of the premier public tennis facilities in the country, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a fun-filled day...

Junior Symphony Ball Shatters Records with Party at Gilley's

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 4/22 5:27A Deborah Brown

Junior Symphony Ball Shatters Records with Party With a Purpose at Gilleys Dallas $580,500 raised for Music Education and Outreach Programs The J unior Symphony Ball (JSB) Party With a Purpose...

Feel All of the Action! High-Tech Immersive D-BOX Seating Available @ Galaxy Theatres Grandscape

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 4/22 4:29A Culver Public Relations

Galaxy Theatres Grandscape is now offering an unforgettable experience with its exclusive D-BOX motion seats installed just in time for summer blockbuster season. D-BOX is an immersive seating...

New Avara For Warmer Days!

Tanya Foster 4/22 2:47A Tanya Foster

The Avara Summer Collection is officially here! Summer is quickly approaching, and that means it’s the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe with the latest warm-weather styles. I’m so excited to...

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Dallas ISD News: Leaving a legacy at Dallas ISD: Raised by a village, driven by a dream

Dallas ISD 5/1 5:15A

Dallas ISD News: Leaving a legacy at Dallas ISD: Raised by a village, driven by a dream The Dallas Independent School District View this email in your browser SUBMITTED STORY For Immediate Release:...

Dallas ISD News: Adamson's JROTC stands the test of time

Dallas ISD 4/24 6:24A

Dallas ISD News: Adamson s JROTC stands the test of time The Dallas Independent School District View this email in your browser SUBMITTED STORY For Immediate Release: April 24, 2025 Dallas ISD's...

Release of long-delayed 2023 TEA school ratings shows declines for major North Texas ISDs

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 4/24 5:25A Lacey Beasley

The Texas Education Agency released 2023 A-F performance ratings for individual public schools and districts Thursday. The release comes after the TEA prevailed in a...

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15 Essential Restaurants in Bishop Arts

Eater Dallas 5/5 6:34A Courtney E. Smith

Head to Zen Sushi, the first sushi shop to open in Bishop Arts. | Kathy Tran Where to dine in one of Dallas’s coolest neighborhoods After years of explosive growth, Bishop Arts has settled into being...

Dickey’s Builds Bigger Barbecue Flavor with New Smoke Stacks Menu

Restaurant News 5/5 2:15A RestaurantNews.com

Guests Can Now Customize Their Own Stacked Creations of Slow-Smoked Meats and Southern Sides Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is inviting guests to...

Knot To Be Missed: Papa Murphy’s Launches Garlic Knots to Satisfy Guest Cravings for Savory,...

Restaurant News 5/5 2:10A RestaurantNews.com

The new menu addition delivers fresh-baked, buttery goodness – perfect for pairing with pizza or enjoying on their own – and joins the brand s popular Mix n Match lineup....

Nora Restaurant and Bar to Close Bishop Arts Location on May 7

Crave DFW 5/2 5:19A Steven Doyle

Amazing Kadu After six years in the Bishop Arts District, Nora Restaurant and Bar will officially close its doors at this location on Wednesday, May 7 . The restaurant, known...

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...

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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...

ULTIMATE Gift Guide for Mother’s Day!

The Sister Studio 4/27 3:45A Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday, my friends! I hope everyone has a restful Sunday today and can reset for the week ahead. I ve been seeing a bunch of requests for Mother s Day gift ideas in DMs lately, so I rounded up a...

MY FAVORITE SPRING BLAZERS

The Middle Page 4/22 2:16A Cathy Williamson

MY FAVORITE SPRING BLAZERS Hello, ladies! I hope you all had a blessed Easter weekend! After we got back from St. Barts last Monday night, the week was a total blur! I had a lot to catch up on,...

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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.

Houston Rockets sent to early playoff exit with 103-89 loss to Warriors in Game 7

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/5 4:06A Associated Press

The #2 seed was eliminated by Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.

Texas Rangers fire offensive coordinator Donnie Ecker after extended struggles

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/5 3:30A Associated Press

The decision was announced after the Rangers won 8-1 on Sunday in their series finale against AL West-leading Seattle.

Mikko Rantanen has 4-point 3rd period for Stars to unbelievably knock former team out of playoffs

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/4 4:51A Associated Press

The Stars beat Colorado 4-2 in Game 7 of the first round series.

Scheffler leads by 6 at hometown Byron Nelson as weather-delayed second round ends

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/3 8:31A Associated Press

The top-ranked player is 18 under with the low round each of the first two days.

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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.

First confirmed case of measles in Dallas-Fort Worth child, health officials say

Spectrum Local News Health 4/23 9:48A Kaila Garrett

There has been a confirmed case of the measles involving a student at Willow Spring Middle School, according to Collin County Health Care Services.

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Dickey’s Builds Bigger Barbecue Flavor with New Smoke Stacks Menu

Restaurant News 5/5 2:15A RestaurantNews.com

Guests Can Now Customize Their Own Stacked Creations of Slow-Smoked Meats and Southern Sides Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is inviting guests to...

Knot To Be Missed: Papa Murphy’s Launches Garlic Knots to Satisfy Guest Cravings for Savory,...

Restaurant News 5/5 2:10A RestaurantNews.com

The new menu addition delivers fresh-baked, buttery goodness – perfect for pairing with pizza or enjoying on their own – and joins the brand s popular Mix n Match lineup....

Taco Salad Bowl

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/4 11:00P Krista

Who needs tortillas?! These Taco Salad Bowls pack in all the deliciousness of a taco, minus the empty carbs. With seasoned ground beef, crisp romaine, black beans, and all your favorite taco toppings,...

The Future of California’s Climate-Smart Farming Programs

Civil Eats 5/4 10:00P Naoki Nitta

The first part of this article originally appeared in The Deep Dish, our members-only newsletter. Become a member today and get the next issue directly in your inbox. In 2019, as California’s...

Easy Scones

Love and Lemons 5/4 2:20A Jeanine Donofrio

The best scones are buttery, flaky, and moist inside. They re crisp and crumbly around the edges, perfect for pairing with a cup of coffee or tea. Scones can get a bad rap for...