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Top Stories: ➊ – MySweetToyDrive: Dallas CASA (Wednesday), ➋ – MySweetWishList: Equest Women’s Auxiliary (Friday), ➌ – Find Comfort in Gigi’s Cupcakes’ Indulgent Winter Menu (Thursday), ➍ – 2023 Gift Guide: Gift Ideas for the Home (Tuesday), ➎ – 2023 Gift Guide: Gifts Under $100 (Tuesday)

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Cars for Kids and YMCA Forge Dynamic Holiday Partnership on The Consumer Team Show - KRLD

The Colony BubbleLife iReporter 12/3 10:27P Cars for Kids

In an exciting development, two community powerhouses, Cars for Kids and YMCA, are joining hands for a festive collaboration this Holiday Season. The vibrant partnership took center stage on The...

Grapevine Welcomes the Texas Giving Machine, an Easy Way to Give this Holiday Season

The Colony BubbleLife iReporter 12/3 6:00A Cadie Connors

Unveiling of Texas Giving Machine to take place on Dec. 9 at 11 am, just north of Grapevine City Hall. The most wonderful time of the year is here! Visiting Grapevines charming historic Main Street,...

The Warren Center URGENTLY Seeks Community's Help to Provide 200 Toys to Children Ages 0-3

The Colony BubbleLife iReporter 11/30 11:54P Dana Cobb

The Warren Center, a nonprofit agency providing professional evaluations, therapy services and support to children with developmental delays and disabilities is URGENTLY seeking help from the...

Dallas Teens Aim to Break Record for a Second Time with Jingle Bell Mistletoe

The Colony BubbleLife iReporter 11/30 5:55A Local News

Stella Wrubel, Quinn Graves, Isabella Dickason and Trevor Godkin are all high school seniors and on a mission to help people in need. Founded in 2012, Jingle Bell Mistletoe (JBM) has raised over...

Residents to receive spring Parks & Recreation activity guide

The Colony, TX - News Flash 11/30 5:17A

Spring 2024 PlayTC! catalogs find their way into mailboxes

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2023 Fur Ball’s Lt. Dan Had Paws And Paddles Raised High For SPCA Of Texas Fundraiser

My Sweet Charity 12/4 11:30A Jeanne Prejean

While DIFFA Dallas Burgers and Burgundy was partying it up outdoors at The Village Dallas on Friday, October 20, the animal-lovers were donning their best bib and tucker for the SPCA of Texas 2023 Fur...

Camp Fire First Texas Interim President/CEO Brian Miller Named Permanent President/CEO

My Sweet Charity 12/4 7:30A Jeanne Prejean

Brian Miller* After serving as interim president/CEO of Camp Fire First Texas since April, Brian Miller , M.S., LPC, has had the “interim” removed from his title. After a search by “five diverse Camp...

Pink Laundry room office

Style Duplicated 12/4 4:14A Paige

Adding a pink laundry room onto my house was an absolute dream come true. I went from having a washer and dryer in the kitchen, to having a nice, large, colorful, fun laundry...

MySweetWishList: Texas Women’s Foundation

My Sweet Charity 12/4 3:30A Jeanne Prejean

Carrie Freeman Parsons* According to Texas Women’s Foundation Board Chair Carrie Freeman Parsons , “At a time when gender-focused granting wasn’t widely embraced, Texas Women’s Foundation was a...

2023 Gift Guide: Beauty Gifts

Tanya Foster 12/3 11:00A Tanya Foster

Happy Monday! Did everyone have a nice weekend? Today I’m sharing another great 2023 Gift Guide… BEAUTY GIFTS ! Getting or giving beauty gifts is always fun during the holidays, but there are so many...

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¡Yo Quiero! Supports High School Programs and Activities Across Texas Through Team Mom Appreciation

The Colony BubbleLife iReporter 11/29 9:31P Local News

Voting for Team Mom of the Year Open Now, in Partnership with Dave Campbell Texas Football ¡Yo Quiero! and Dave Campbells Texas Football spent this fall football season honoring selected Texas high...

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Twin Peaks Further Expands in Florida with Doral Opening

Restaurant News 12/4 10:13A RestaurantNews.com

Ultimate sports lodge to hire 175+ new employees ahead of Jan. 15 opening in Florida Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Calling all Dolphins, Marlins, Heat and InterMiami...

Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 12/4 12:00A RestaurantNews.com

Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ, Krispy Krunchy Chicken, America s Dog & Burger, Mountain Mike s, and Wendy s lead RestaurantNews.com s top stories for the week ending December 3, 2023....

Where to Find Great Hanukkah Eats in Dallas

Eater Dallas 12/1 3:01A Courtney E. Smith

Latkes topped with caviar at Beverly’s. | Beverly’s The city’s best bets for latkes, sufganiyot, and more Hanukkah is a feasting holiday where it is tradition to eat foods cooked in oil to commemorate...

Tempe Creek Vineyard & Farms

Texas Wine Lover 11/30 11:52P Jeff Cope

Located near Lake Livingston outside of Sam Houston National Forest is Tempe Creek Vineyard & Farms owned by Michael and Jennifer Cook. Tempe Creek Vineyard & Farms first opened in 2019, but we all...

Find Comfort in Gigi’s Cupcakes’ Indulgent Winter Menu

Restaurant News 11/30 9:36A RestaurantNews.com

Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) As we enter the most enchanting time of the year, Gigi’s Cupcakes reveals its highly anticipated winter menu, set to debut on December 1,...

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BEST STOCKING STUFFERS & GIFTS UNDER $100

The Middle Page 12/1 5:22A Cathy Williamson

TOP 10 STOCKING STUFFERS UNDER $100 ONE // TWO // THREE // FOUR // FIVE // SIX // SEVEN // EIGHT // NINE // TEN Happy December Lovlies! Christmas is officially in 25 days, which...

November: Best of Amazon

The Sister Studio 11/29 11:54P Jennifer Reed

My Best of Amazon Newsletter for November is HERE! Happy *almost* Friday, friends! I have several really cute Amazon fashion finds, dresses and sweaters + several Amazon Gift Guides for the family!...

Cozy Pieces I Love and Wear for Fall and Winter

Color and Chic 11/28 5:47A Hoang-Kim

When the weather gets chilly, I love to reach for my luxe fabrics. Cashmere, wool, anything soft and cozy. Layering is key for staying warm, but not overheating. Whether you re heading into an office...

FIVE LOOKS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

The Middle Page 11/28 1:02A Cathy Williamson

FIVE LOOKS FOR THE HOLIDAYS Hello! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We had a great time with a large mixture of family and friends at my oldest son s home, so I didn t have to clean up...

CYBER DEALS WORTH SHOPPING!

The Sister Studio 11/27 3:20A Jennifer Reed

Happy Cyber Monday, friends! For those doing some additional holiday shopping today, I wanted to send some promos that are going on today that really caught my attention ! CYBER DEALS WORTH BROWSING:...

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How to see Texas take on Washington in the Sugar Bowl

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/4 5:26A Cayla Miller

This year marks the 90th annual Sugar Bowl.

Tatyanna Bailey is Hendrickson basketball's missing piece

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/4 4:00A Travis Recek

Tatyanna Bailey left a large imprint on the Hendrickson basketball program before passing this summer.

Michigan vs Alabama, Washington vs. Texas in College Football Playoff; unbeaten Florida St left out

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/3 5:46A Associated Press

Michigan, Washington, Texas and Alabama were selected to the College Football Playoff.

No. 9 Baylor improves to 8-0 with 91-40 win over Northwestern State

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/2 2:25P Associated Press

RayJ Dennis added 14 points and six assists

Texas' 362-pound defensive tackle T'Vondre Sweat adds TD to Outland Trophy resume

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/2 10:56A Associated Press

Sweat lined up at tight end from the Oklahoma State 2-yard line in the Big 12 championship game.

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Top 10 Luxury Neighborhoods to Buy a Home Denton, TX

DFW Urban Realty 12/3 8:24P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Are you considering purchasing a new luxury home in Denton, TX? Denton, TX offers several luxury home neighborhoods with an array of housing options whether you're searching...

Is Buying Better Than Renting in Dallas Fort Worth?

VIP Realty 12/3 9:55A tom@57realty.com (Thomas Heinz)

I remember a friend of mine who was torn between buying a house and continuing to rent. She had been renting for years and loved the flexibility it afforded her, but she was...

THE GIFT EDIT

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 11/29 3:16A Nichole Moreno

This holiday season, go beyond the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary. Together with Luxury Portfolio International and premier luxury brands worldwide, we re pleased to share the 2023 Gift Edit....

Merry & Bright

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 11/28 7:21A Nichole Moreno

The holiday spirit is alive and shining brighter than ever in North and East Texas! From dazzling light displays to festive events, we ve curated a list of the most enchanting spots that promise to...

D CEO Names Carolyn Rosson to Dallas 500

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 11/28 4:08A Steve Smith

D CEO , the regional business publication of D Magazine, recently unveiled the Dallas 500 , its annual list of the most powerful business leaders in North Texas, including Ebby Halliday Companies...

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Tatyanna Bailey is Hendrickson basketball's missing piece

Spectrum Local News Health 12/4 4:00A Travis Recek

Tatyanna Bailey left a large imprint on the Hendrickson basketball program before passing this summer.

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Twin Peaks Further Expands in Florida with Doral Opening

Restaurant News 12/4 10:13A RestaurantNews.com

Ultimate sports lodge to hire 175+ new employees ahead of Jan. 15 opening in Florida Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Calling all Dolphins, Marlins, Heat and InterMiami...

Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 12/4 12:00A RestaurantNews.com

Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ, Krispy Krunchy Chicken, America s Dog & Burger, Mountain Mike s, and Wendy s lead RestaurantNews.com s top stories for the week ending December 3, 2023....

Garlic Herb Roasted Shrimp

Joyful Healthy Eats 12/3 10:00P Krista

You ll be dipping these garlicky roasted shrimp into the spicy cocktail sauce well past the holiday season! Tossed and baked in 15 minutes, this easy appetizer will be a hit at all your gatherings....

Can Agriculture Kick Its Plastic Addiction?

Civil Eats 12/3 9:00P Naoki Nitta

Plastics are tightly woven into the fabric of modern agriculture. Black polyethylene “mulch film” gets tucked snugly around crop rows, clear plastic sheeting covers hoop...

21 Best Christmas Cookie Recipes

Love and Lemons 12/3 2:42A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Let s make Christmas cookies! The holiday season is here, and I m ready to bake. Every year, I make Christmas cookies to share with friends and family. These sweet treats are my favorite way to spread...