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Meritage building 150-home community in Little Elm

Dallas Business Journal 3/5 8:10A Bill Hethcock

Meritage Homes will build a 153-lot new home community just off the shores of Lake Lewisville in Little Elm. Homes are priced from the $350,000s.

What North Texas School Districts Have To Say About Gov. Greg Abbott Fully Reopening Texas

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 3/2 10:30A CBS Dallas / Fort Worth

NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) Most North Texas area school districts released statements on social media responding to Gov. Greg Abbott s announcement Tuesday , March 2, the state...

Jumpstart Your Career: Workplace Secrets Revealed

The Colony BubbleLife iReporter 3/1 1:35A Diane Feffer

Quite often the transition from working on an education to working toward building a career can be quite surprising and unsettling. Much of what you learned in school may not apply in this new...

North Texas Man Accused Of Spraying Chemicals On Officers During US Capitol Riot

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 2/28 10:21A CBS Dallas / Fort Worth

(CBSDFW.COM/CNN) A North Texas man is accused of spraying chemicals on officers during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, according to court documents. Federal prosecutors...

Marble-Sized Hail Falls On Parts Of North Texas

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 2/25 3:20P CBS Dallas / Fort Worth

NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) It was a noisy night Thursday, Feb. 25 in parts of North Texas as hail fell from the sky in the 8:00 p.m. hour. This was loud coming down on the roof, Moom Sinha told CBS 11....

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Boys Rooms Paint Transformation

The Glamorous Versatility 3/6 2:27A TarynsGlam

Rick and I knew once we moved into our house we would tackle decorating each of the boy’s rooms one by one. One thing I knew for sure when it was time to decorate Cyrus and Calvin’s bedroom, was that...

Overstock Semi-Annual Sale Shopping Guide

Style Duplicated 3/5 6:41A Paige

Overstock is one of my go-to spots for home decor at low prices. This sale is incredible! If you have been waiting to spruce up your home, get on it while thousands of items are up to 70% off! Rugs: I...

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS COLLIN COUNTY WOMEN OF INFLUENCE AWARDS PRESENTED BY JLCC

The Colony BubbleLife iReporter 3/4 9:39P Justine Sweeney

Nominations are being accepted for the annual Junior League of Collin Countys (JLCC) volunteer recognition event, Collin County Women of Influence Awards. As an extension of the JLCC mission as an...

Everything Under $100

Tanya Foster 3/4 1:00P Tanya Foster

Happy Friday! I hope everyone is healthy and staying safe (and sane). I always work from home so not much has changed for me. I love to offer you affordable pieces mixed in with high-end, quality...

How to Dress in Subtle Luxury with Nordstrom

Tanya Foster 3/3 11:00P Tanya Foster

Hello! Today, let's look at how to dress in subtle luxury. If you've been following me for a while, then you know that when it comes to designer pieces, I love simplicity. I would rather splurge on an...

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What North Texas School Districts Have To Say About Gov. Greg Abbott Fully Reopening Texas

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 3/2 10:10A Education – CBS Dallas / Fort Wo

NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) Most North Texas area school districts released statements on social media responding to Gov. Greg Abbott s announcement Tuesday , March 2, the state...

Uplift Education Leads the Way in Educational Social Emotional Well-being with Family Counseling

The Colony BubbleLife iReporter 2/23 1:40A Dana Cobb

As Uplift Education continues to focus on the social-emotional health of our students, we are excited to share that our Student Support Services department is now offering an in-house family therapy...

Prestonwood Christian Academy School System Appoints New Head of School

The Colony BubbleLife iReporter 2/23 1:00A Katie McDonald

Dr. Michael Goddard Accepts Executive Leadership Position at Prestonwood Christian Academy After an extensive nationwide search and interview process, Dr. Michael Goddard has been named Head of...

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Shakertins Announces 3rd Location at The Shops at Legacy

Crave DFW 3/5 3:58A Steven Doyle

With successful locations in Allen and The Colony, Shakertins has found a loyal following of customers who appreciate its fun-loving atmosphere, friendly service, tasty drinks and fun bar food. Now,...

Tacodeli Offers a Limited Time Late Winter Menu Item

Crave DFW 3/2 11:35A Steven Doyle

Roberto Espinosa was born and raised in Mexico City. His exposure to interior Mexico City street tacos, experience working as an apprentice chef in the Yucatan, travel in Central Mexico, and many of...

Soulmans Bar-B-Que Offers Homemade Goodness To-Go this Easter

The Colony BubbleLife iReporter 3/2 2:55A Dana Cobb

Easter is a time for feasting and families everywhere are looking to celebrate the arrival of spring without the fuss. As a family-owned company for more than 40 years, Soulmans knows that keeping...

A Wildly Popular Houston Restaurant Will Pop Up in Dallas With Over-the-Top Stuffed Turkey Legs

Eater Dallas 3/1 5:38A Brittanie Shey

The Turkey Leg hut food truck will host a pop-up in Dallas later this month. | Turkey Leg Hut /Facebook Plus, Noodles and Company plots a Dallas comeback and more DFW dining intel Welcome to AM Intel...

Hawaiian Bros Plans for Massive Texas Growth in Dallas/Fort Worth

Crave DFW 3/1 5:04A Steven Doyle

The popular Hawaiian fast casual concept, Hawaiian Bros , has plans for massive growth in Texas, bringing the humble Aloha spirit with them. Each restaurant features a striking design and island vibe...

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IN THE MOOD FOR SPRING

The Middle Page 3/5 1:36A Cathy Williamson

IN THE MOOD FOR SPRING ONE // TWO // THREE // FOUR // FIVE // SIX // SEVEN // EIGHT // NINE // TEN // ELEVEN // TWELVE // THIRTEEN Happy Friday, everyone! I hope you have had a good week! It s been...

Classic Easter outfits for littles

Krystal Schlegel 2/27 7:40P krystal

Here are my top picks for classic Easter outfits for littles if you are on the hunt for your baby bunnies! My outfit 1 : oversized button down shirt // Citizen jeans // gucci loafers // letter...

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ATW Corporation moves its headquarters to prestigious Greenhill Towers in Addison, TX

The Colony BubbleLife iReporter 2/22 3:07A Dana Cobb

Richardson-based ATW Corporation is moving its headquarters to Addison, Texas. The company has leased a full floor at Greenhill Towers for a total of 26,127 square feet. ATW is the most diversified...

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NCAA women's basketball tournament expected to have economic impact up and down I-35

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/6 11:00P W. Scott Bailey

Austin and San Marcos will host some of the games in the NCAA women's basketball postseason tournament.

Why Abbott order could backfire on Texas restaurants

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/6 2:05A W. Scott Bailey

Lifting capacity limits and the state's mask-wearing mandate could be a recipe for more health and business setbacks.

Axxess CEO John Olajide champions diversity after he took a chance on himself

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/4 9:20A Brian Womack

Olajide – who recently wrapped up a term as the Dallas Regional Chamber’s board chair — is the leader of the Dallas-based company that’s grown to about 500 people – as it...

COVID-19 updates: The Potter's House to open as vaccination hub

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/4 8:06A WFAA Staff

This story is available as part of a content partnership with WFAA-TV. For more local news, visit WFAA.com. The Potter's House is one of the largest churches in North Texas...

Dallas-Fort Worth hoteliers' response to lifting mask mandate 'runs the gamut'

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/3 8:36A Bill Hethcock

Dallas-Fort Worth hotel and hospitality professionals are generally hopeful that lifting mask mandates and rolling back COVID restrictions on capacity in restaurants, bars,...

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Out of the Shadows is LIVE! Check Out Chapter One!

The Making of a Home 3/5 2:01A Holly K. Ross

Out of the Shadows went live last week! I thought you might like to a sample, so here you go- Chapter 1 I know you will love Brett and her fiery self. Brett was on her last nerve when she got to the...

New Donations to Black-Led Food and Land Groups Aim for True Reparations

Civil Eats 2/22 9:00P Ruth Terry, YES! Magazine

Last December, nonprofit executive director Malik Yakini received an unexpected call. The caller, a woman who resides in California, said she wanted to direct a sizeable portion of her inheritance to...

One Perfect Spot for Kids- Lehnis Train Museum, Brownwood, Texas

The Making of a Home 2/13 9:59A Holly K. Ross

When thinking of perfect places to tote a trio of grandkids on a road trip, Brownwood, Texas might not be the first place that pops in your head. However, Brownwood does have a lot to offer. One of...

Where to Eat in Galveston- Darlene’s Shrimp Shack

The Making of a Home 2/11 2:26A Holly K. Ross

If you are driving down 61 st street along Offats Bayou, you will see Darlene’s Shrimp Shack (a food truck) sitting pretty next to Aunt Margie’s Bait Shop and a shrimp boat named Darlene. If you are...

What To Do With A Critic?

The Making of a Home 2/10 4:46A Holly K. Ross

I have known for a good many years that you had to have thick skin when raising children. You know the saying, Three things don t lie: drunks, children, and yoga pants. Kids will speak out the truth...