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Dallas crash victims sue Chiefs' Rashee Rice, SMU's Teddy Knox seeking more than $1M

NBC DFW Local News 4/15 11:03A Kelli Smith | The Dallas Morning

Two Dallas residents are suing Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice and SMU cornerback Theodore “Teddy” Knox in connection with a multi-vehicle crash last month that injured them and at...

Tyrese Simmons gets plea deal, 5-year sentence in death of a 9-year-old Dallas girl

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 4/15 4:28A Lauren Crawford

DALLAS - Dallas County prosecutors reached a plea deal with the man accused of killing a 9-year-old girl, agreeing to a prison sentence of 5 years. Tyrese Simmons was charged...

Laredo’s La India Packing Co. Has Been Healing With Its Spices for 100 Years

Texas Monthly 4/15 4:00A Luis G. Rendon

Among the culinary mainstays that have made their marks on the palates of Laredoans, few have been more essential than La India Packing Company. This April, the family-owned spice-and-herb company...

Waring Cuney Is the Best Harlem Renaissance Poet You’ve Never Heard Of

Texas Monthly 4/15 3:00A Robyn Ross

She does not knowHer beauty,She thinks her brown bodyHas no glory.If she could danceNakedUnder palm trees,And see her image in the riverShe would know.But there are no palm trees On the street,And...

Two Hedonistic Texas Taco Chains Could Upend Mexican Fast Food. Is America Ready?

Texas Monthly 4/15 3:00A Tom Foster

Something stops Clay Dover cold as he strolls behind the restaurant s counter. The CEO of Velvet Taco has been all smiles and high fives since he entered the chain s location in the Grandscape...

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Addison Kaboom Town!® Presents 40 Years of Fireworks with Town-Wide Celebration July 3

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 4/15 6:34A Kelly Hunter

For 40 years, one of the nations most impressive and unique Independence Day celebrations has been held in the North Texas town of Addison, Texas. While 4.4 square-mile Addison is only home to 17,000...

Change-Of-Plans Alert: Wilkinson Center’s Annual Can Do! Luncheon Replaced By No Can Do!...

My Sweet Charity 4/15 8:30A Jeanne Prejean

After years of surviving tornado weather and a pandemic, Wilkinson Center is transitioning away from its longtime Can Do! Luncheon that has honored Carolyn and David Miller , Workforce Solutions...

Bring on the Textures!

IBB Design 4/15 5:19A Shannon Gidney

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Oak Cliff: No Germs, No Mosquitoes, No Malaria — 1907

Flashback : Dallas 4/15 4:48A Paula Bosse

Water straight from God's reservoir....

Current Hair Volume Routine

Brighton the Day 4/13 8:04A Brighton Keller

Finding ways to get volume in my hair has always been one of my *things*. Ever since high school, I ve loved playing around with different products and techniques to achieve...

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The Shelton School Installs an Urban Bee Colony

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 4/12 4:04A Lisa Kresl

The Shelton School beehive installation occurred on Tuesday, March 25, introducing a colony of 10,000 bees to the campus. In order to enrich students' learning experiences and promote...

Dallas ISD News: Dallas ISD alumni teach film to high school students

Dallas ISD 4/11 9:00A

Dallas ISD News: Dallas ISD alumni teach film to high school students The Dallas Independent School District View this email in your browser SUBMITTED STORY For Immediate Release: April 11, 2024...

Dallas Academy School Will Have New Playground Thanks to $250K Donation

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 4/10 4:21A Lisa Loera

Dallas Academy School, nestled in the heart of White Rock Lake, will soon have a new addition to campus. Life-long friends of Head of School, Elizabeth Murski from the Jesuit and Ursuline Class of...

Dallas Academy Senior Accepted into World Scholars Program

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 4/5 6:09A Lisa Loera

We are thrilled to announce that Dallas Academy Senior, Daniel Pinkston-Hayes has been accepted into the prestigious World Scholars Program at Delaware University. With his diverse background and...

Monica Christopher installed as Texas Womans University inaugural Dallas campus president

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 4/3 7:00A Kathy Beazley

On Wednesday, March 27th, Texas Womans University marked a significant milestone as Monica Christopher was formally installed as the inaugural president of the Dallas campus, culminating as a poignant...

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Balance Grille Celebrates Grand Opening in Wylie, Texas

Restaurant News 4/15 10:38A RestaurantNews.com

(L-R) Founder Prakash Karamchandani (PK), Franchisee Roshan Ayub and Founder HoChan Jang (CJ) Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Balance Grille , the rising leader in Asian...

Related: Balance Grille Hosts Wylie Chamber of Commerce for Official Ribbon Cutting Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter

Run for the Roses as Barrel & Bones Celebrates Derby Day May 4th

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 4/15 4:28A Kelly Hunter

Since the Kentucky Derby first ran in 1875, the traditional beverage associated with the 10-furlong race has been the mint julep. And there is no better place in North Texas to sip that...

Bar Louie Launches Deliciously Innovative New Menu

Restaurant News 4/15 8:58A RestaurantNews.com

Wake Up Call Martini Popular neighborhood bar brand introduces 32 new food and beverage items Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Bar Louie is proud to unveil its revamped...

Bingham Family Vineyards – Roanoke

Texas Wine Lover 4/13 1:04A Jeff Cope

Bingham Family Vineyards has recently expanded their number of tasting rooms by opening a new location in Roanoke , which is north of Fort Worth, in January 2024. In a recent trip to North Texas, I...

2024 Texas Wine Auction is Announced

Texas Wine Lover 4/12 12:36A Jeff Cope

It was announced that the upcoming 3rd Annual Texas Wine Auction is scheduled for May 4, 2024, at the Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa in Johnson City, Texas. The event will run from 6:00 p.m. to...

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Finds I’m LOVING this week!

The Sister Studio 4/13 10:29P Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday to you, my friends!! May your coffee be strong and your house be nice and quiet this morning! We had a busy day of kids soccer and basketball yesterday, so I m enjoying this morning when...

DAY AND NIGHT LOOK FROM A FAVORITE BRAND

The Middle Page 4/9 3:22A Cathy Williamson

DAY AND NIGHT LOOK FROM A FAVORITE BRAND Hello, everyone! Did you get a chance to see the eclipse (if you were in the path) yesterday? I didn t think it would be that big of a deal, but let me tell...

SALES ON SALES!

The Sister Studio 4/6 10:47P Jennifer Reed

Happppy Sunday, my friends! We have had a JAM packed week between a quick trip to Austin for work, playing catch up once I got back, and kids sports this week. Remi has a soccer tournament this...

You had me at Pastels! Cabi Spring 2024 Outfit Ideas

Style of Sam 4/6 10:46A Sam

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Chase Elliott drives backward after Texas win that could get him going in the right direction again

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/15 1:07A Associated Press

After 42 races over 18 months without a victory, the younger Elliott won in double overtime Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway.

Scheffler turns the Masters into another Sunday yawner with a dominating win

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/15 12:31A Associated Press

Scheffler became just the fifth player to win from the No. 1 spot since the rankings were instituted in 1986.

Rangers' reliever Burke breaks his non-throwing hand after punching a wall following a poor outing

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/13 9:29A Associated Press

The 27-year-old allowed three hits and four runs

William Byron is back in Texas with more big wins since getting Hendrick's 300th there last fall

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/13 8:33A Associated Press

The race Sunday at Texas comes a week after Byron's 13th career win

Heim homers with 4 RBIs as Rangers win 12-8 and drop Astros to 4-11

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/13 1:43A Associated Press

The Astros have dropped four games in a row for the second time in this young season and have allowed 36 runs in their last three games.

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JUST LISTED: Luxury Home Sale in Allen, TX at 1617 Whirlaway Court

DFW Urban Realty 4/13 7:38P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Luxury Living in the Heart of Lovejoy ISD: 1617 Whirlaway Court, Allen TX 75002 Discover unparalleled elegance and sophistication at 1617 Whirlaway Court, Allen, TX. This...

What’s So Grand About Grand Prairie Life?

VIP Realty 4/13 2:55A tom@57realty.com (Thomas Heinz)

If searching for a new spot in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Grand Prairie deserves a good look. It offers a sweet mix of affordability, location, and community, making it a...

The Tribute Features New Luxury Townhomes For Sale at Chelsea Green in The Colony, TX

DFW Urban Realty 4/9 10:47A broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Discover Luxury Lakeside Living at Chelsea Green in The Colony Experience the epitome of lakeside luxury living at Chelsea Green, nestled on the picturesque shores of Lake...

JUST LISTED: Completely Remodeled Home in Grapevine, TX

DFW Urban Realty 4/5 10:10P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed: 1507 Country Forest Court in Grapevine TX Tiffany Forest Addition Indulge in the allure of a positively gorgeous home, nestled in an absolute oasis in North...

Moving on a Budget: Money-Saving Strategies for a Smooth Relocation

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 4/4 3:00A Hannah Pittman

Amidst towering moving boxes and the rustle of packing tape, the process of relocating often feels more like a financial burden than an exciting journey to a new home. It's a common narrative, one...

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Houston hospital halts liver and kidney transplants after learning a doctor manipulated some...

Spectrum Local News Health 4/12 4:09A Associated Press

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is aware of the allegations, and an investigation is underway.

Ag commissioner says chickens destroyed to prevent bird flu spread being replaced

Spectrum Local News Health 4/11 5:48A Erin Davis

The disease struck about 40% of dairy cows in the Panhandle.

Study ranks Texas among worst states for quality of children’s health care

Spectrum Local News Health 4/10 5:16A Tanya Velazquez

Texas ranked 49th, following Wyoming and Mississippi, for the quality of children’s health in all 50 states.

Cariloop raises $20M with benefits for workers who care for family members

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/9 2:00A Holden Wilen

This Richardson-based company has developed a platform that helps caregivers. Now it has fresh capital to grow thanks to a $20 million round led by a Washington, D.C.-based...

Advocates request emergency funding from lawmakers to raise caregiver wages

Spectrum Local News Health 4/9 1:35A Erin Davis

Experts explain that an increase in wages for caregivers would mean an expansion of Medicaid.

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Pluto's huge white 'heart' has a surprisingly violent origin, new study suggests

Live Science 4/15 11:00P

When NASA s New Horizons spacecraft flew by Pluto in 2015, it returned images with a sweet surprise: a heart-shaped formation dominating the surface of the dwarf planet. Now,...

Tired of your laptop battery degrading? New 'pulse current' charging process could double its...

Live Science 4/15 10:25P

Scientists have devised a new charging protocol for lithium-ion batteries that could double the lifespan of batteries used in smartphones and laptops. The charging method —...

Most massive stellar black hole in the Milky Way discovered 'extremely close' to Earth

Live Science 4/15 9:00P ben.turner@futurenet.com (Ben Tu

Astronomers have found the most massive stellar-mass black hole ever discovered in our galaxy — and it s lurking "extremely close" to Earth, according to new research. The...