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JLD Awarded 38 Dallas ISD Teachers Funding Through Grants for Innovative Teaching Program

iHeartMedia & Ben & Skin Show from 97.1FM The Freak Join Cars for Kids to Drive Change in Dallas

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iHeartMedia & Ben & Skin Show from 97.1FM The Freak Join Cars for Kids to Drive Change in Dallas

Las Colinas BubbleLife iReporter 9/25 4:06A CarsforKids

Cars for Kids Charity is proud to announce a remarkable partnership with iHeartMedia and the Ben & Skin Show from 97.1FM The Freak. This collaboration has resulted in a heartwarming vehicle donation...

NASCAR playoff weekend brings thousands to Metroplex

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Top Stories) 9/23 4:57P Tahera Rahman

Thousands of people are in the Metroplex this weekend for the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 NASCAR Playoffs doubleheader at Texas Motor Speedway. “Today is my first time. So happy. So happy to be...

Utility scams target North Texas hotels and homeowners

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth (Local News) 9/22 2:34P Caroline Vandergriff

NORTH TEXAS (CBSNEwsTexas.com) - Multiple cities in North Texas are warning residents and businesses to look out for fraudulent calls and texts about the status of their water utility accounts. Two...

Big Game Friday: Texas high school football scores, Sept. 21-Sept. 23, 2023

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Top Stories) 9/21 5:40P

Below are the Texas high school football scores for games played Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 21 through Sept. 23, 2023. 2023 TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Week 1, Aug. 24-26: Scores Week 2, Aug....

City of Irving Prepares for Water Storage Tank Rehabilitation

Irving Weekly 9/21 11:14A

The City of Irving is gearing up to undertake a significant rehabilitation ...

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MySweetPhoto Gallery Alert!: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show

My Sweet Charity 9/26 12:30P Jeanne Prejean

After a couple of years of adjusting to the pandemic with a brunch and a cocktail gathering at Neiman Marcus NorthPark, the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show headed back to its home turf of...

Equest’s Fall Fun Fest Is Free And Open To All With Games, Food Trucks, Petting Zoo And More

My Sweet Charity 9/26 4:30A Jeanne Prejean

With North Texas Giving Day in the rear-view mirror and loads of fundraisers up ahead, how about a freebie for the whole family? Fall Fun Fest* That s exactly what Equest s Fall Fun Fest is....

JLD Awarded 38 Dallas ISD Teachers Funding Through Grants for Innovative Teaching Program

Las Colinas BubbleLife iReporter 9/25 9:00P Brynn Bagot Public Relations

The Junior League of Dallas (JLD) and presenting sponsor Texas Instruments (TI) awarded 38 Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD) educators with grants of up to $2,500 each through the annual...

BOOK REVIEW: A STORM OF INFINITE BEAUTY by Julianne MacLean

Las Colinas BubbleLife iReporter 9/25 4:38A KAREN SIDDALL

A Storm of Infinite Beauty by Julianne MacLean Mystery, suspense, and second chances! When writer Peter Miller contacts Gwen Hollingsworth regarding his research into the life of her cousin, a...

Scott Wood Named President Of The Salesmanship Club Of Dallas

My Sweet Charity 9/25 4:30A Jeanne Prejean

Scott Wood (File photo) For 14 years Scott Wood has been a member of the Salesmanship Club of Dallas. Over those years, the organization’s signature fundraising golf tournament has made it through...

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TWU breaks ground on $107 million health sciences center, launches $125 million fundraising...

Las Colinas BubbleLife iReporter 9/17 11:48P Kathy Beazley

Texas Womans University (TWU) broke ground on a $107 million, state-of-the-art health sciences center that will expand programming and training for students seeking...

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Marianne Hilmy Owner Profile

Texas Wine Lover 9/26 12:51A Amie Nemec

Hilmy Cellars was established in 2012 on Highway 290, just east of Fredericksburg. Erik Hilmy was fascinated by wine and winemaking and even experimented with fermentation when he was in middle...

Raise a Glass to Achievement: Winery Certificates Made Easy

Texas Wine Lover 9/25 2:27P Guest

Each bottle tells a story of dedication, craftsmanship, and achievement in winemaking. To honor these milestones, wineries turn to certificates elegant tokens of recognition that celebrate excellence....

Enjoy the October 2023 Annular Eclipse at a Texas Winery or Vineyard

Texas Wine Lover 9/25 1:09A Robin English-Bircher

Some links are affiliate links meaning at no additional cost to you, this site may get a small commission if you make a purchase . Before the major, total eclipse in April, a swath of Texas, including...

Taking a Road Trip to North Texas Wineries

Texas Wine Lover 9/23 1:54A Jeff Cope

I made plans to attend the 2023 TEXSOM Conference being held in Las Colinas located in Irving, Texas. Since it was going to be a road trip from my home in Houston, I wanted to make best use of my time...

Texas Hill Country Wineries October Passport Tickets Now on Sale

Texas Wine Lover 9/22 12:31A Jeff Cope

There is one month a year that every Texas wine lover looks forward to, and that’s October when it is Texas Wine Month. This all started when the Texas Department of Agriculture designated October as...

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DARK FLORAL DRESS

The Middle Page 9/26 12:58A Cathy Williamson

Hi, Ladies! I hope you had a great weekend! We finally got to go to a new restaurant in town that I had been dying to try on Friday night. I highly recommend Mister Charles ! I felt like I was in New...

THIS IS SO GOOD!

The Sister Studio 9/23 9:38P Jennifer Reed

Morning, friends! I have a REALLY good Newsletter for us today and an INSANE promo on Paula s Choice ! I have been using several of their skincare products for months and months now and I couldn t...

CHIC AT EVERY AGE // BASICS DON’T HAVE TO BE BASIC

Style of Sam 9/22 5:10A Sam

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CHOCOLATE BROWN

The Middle Page 9/22 3:14A Cathy Williamson

ONE // TWO // THREE // FOUR // FIVE // SIX // SEVEN // EIGHT // NINE // TEN TGIF Beauties! I can t believe it s Friday again. This past week flew by for me! I ve been busy preparing...

TWEED BLAZERS

The Middle Page 9/19 3:18A Cathy Williamson

TWEED BLAZERS Hi, Ladies! How was your weekend? We had another uneventful one but an enjoyable time with my mom on Friday night. We stayed at our house, and my mom came over for dinner. My mom has a...

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Vintage Verlander silences Seattle as Astros top M's 5-1 to open key series in playoff race

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/26 1:23A Associated Press

The Astros extended their lead to 1 1/2 games over Seattle for the final wild card in the American League.

Rangers back Gray with 3 straight homers, beat Angels 5-1 to maintain AL West lead

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/26 12:43A Associated Press

Texas maintained its 2 1/2-game lead in the AL West over Houston.

Quinn Ewers and No. 3 Texas get ready for Jalon Daniels and No. 24 Kansas

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/25 12:07P Kaila Garrett

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels already has delivered one program-shaking play against Texas. He would love to do it again.

'I got their back': Why relationships are key to Mike Maddux's success with the Rangers

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/25 2:00A Adam Rossow

Mike Maddux's people-first approach with the Rangers pitchers plays well over the course of a 162-game season.

Cowboys' rough week concludes with mistake-filled loss to Cardinals

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/25 12:24A Associated Press

Dallas' day of mistakes and missed opportunities ended with a 28-16 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday

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Pumpkin Patch Round-Up

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 9/25 6:41A Nichole Moreno

As the calendar flips to autumn, excitement fills the air. Whether you re ready to whip up your favorite fall recipes or simply eager to spruce up your porch for the season, our list of pumpkin...

BIG TEX + BIG SAVINGS

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 9/19 10:00P Nichole Moreno

2023 State Fair of Texas | Friday, September 29 – Sunday, October 22 Get ready to savor the magic of the 2023 State Fair of Texas, a beloved Texas fall tradition! We ve put together an exciting lineup...

From Grunge to Grandeur: 90s Nostalgia Transformed Into Modern Luxury in This Southlake Stunner!

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 9/18 9:56A Nichole Moreno

Grab your scrunchies, dust off those flannel shirts, and put on your platform sneakers, because 90s fashion is making a comeback! While we re all for embracing the rad nostalgia of the past, there s...

Top 15 Luxury Neighborhoods With Million Dollar Homes in Flower Mound, TX

DFW Urban Realty 9/16 4:44P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Nestled within the heart of Texas on Lake Grapevine minutes from DFW Airport, Flower Mound, TX is renowned for its picturesque landscapes, upscale living, and a vibrant sense...

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Dallas scores ARPA-H hub

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/26 9:23A Anna Butler

The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health has opted to plant its latest hub location in Dallas. ARPA-H is a federal entity, bearing a $2.5 billion budget, operates...

Many states are expanding their Medicaid programs to provide dental care to their poorest residents

Spectrum Local News Health 9/23 2:48A Associated Press

The federal government doesn't require that states provide such care.

Dental support organization raises over $550 million to expand its network

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/20 8:02A Plamedie Ifasso

Smile Doctors is an orthodontic-focused dental support network with 400 affiliated practices.

Kendra Scott credits Steve Hicks, Mark Cuban for philanthropic inspiration

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/19 5:15P Sahar Chmais

Austin jewelry maven and philanthropist Kendra Scott gave a combined $1 million to create a relaxing place where young patients can play and receive therapy. She credits Steve...

Lightbeam Health Solutions doubles footprint with new HQ space at Cypress Waters

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/13 4:20P Plamedie Ifasso

Lightbeam Health Solutions has relocated to a new 33,000-square-foot headquarters space in Cypress Waters.

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Malt vs Milkshake: Which One Is Creamier?

Cooking Chew 9/26 12:57P Andi Reis

Malt vs milkshake are two famous beverages that are often confused with each other. Here's a quick FAQ about their origins, taste, and textures. The post Malt vs Milkshake:...

Clementine vs Mandarin: Key Differences

Cooking Chew 9/26 12:55P Andi Reis

This simple guide will tell you what's different between clementine vs mandarin, like where they come from and how people enjoy eating them. The post Clementine vs Mandarin:...

Release: Crop Insurance Bills Would Level the Playing Field, Save Taxpayers Billions

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 9/26 9:34A Laura Zaks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: Crop Insurance Bills Would...

Twin Peaks Making Louisville Debut in November

Restaurant News 9/26 8:11A RestaurantNews.com

Ultimate sports lodge to hire 100+ Twin Peaks Girls and team members ahead of opening Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Twin Peaks Restaurant is breaking into Louisville on...

Roasted Japanese Sweet Potato

The Healthy Maven 9/26 7:44A Davida Lederle

Change up your usual sweet potato dish with this delicious Japanese sweet potato recipe drizzled with a simple tahini miso dressing. Just chop, roast and enjoy the sweetness...