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Grant Halliburton Foundation Raises $300,000 at 16th Annual Beacon of Hope Luncheon

Kenny's Restaurant Group to Reward Most Loyal Fans with Free Food

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May 3, Joint, General and Special Elections Information

The Colony, TX - News Flash 4/2 6:43A

Early voting for the May 3, 2025, Joint, General and Special Elections runs from April 22 to 29, 2025. Denton County voters may cast ballots at any early voting location. On...

Migratory bird-nesting season underway

The Colony, TX - News Flash 3/31 4:14A

Egret season is upon us; and hazing in areas needing attention has begun in the evenings. Click "Additional Info" below to report an egret sighting in your area or for more...

Barrels & Bottles

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Experience an exclusive evening of fine wines, craft spirits and decadent bites at Seven Doors Kitchen & Cocktails.

Cosm Date Night Giveaway

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Spring Fest 2025

Visit The Colony 3/25 4:34A

Enjoy springtime classics with the whole family at Galaxy Theatres.

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5 Bible Verses I Keep Coming Back to When I Need Encouragement

Brighton the Day 4/2 6:34A Brighton

A while back, I shared these Bible verses on stories—and so many of you screenshotted them that I knew I needed to elaborate. These are the verses I return to again and again when I need the reminder...

Grant Halliburton Foundation Raises $300,000 at 16th Annual Beacon of Hope Luncheon

The Colony BubbleLife iReporter 4/2 3:06A Juliette DC

Grant Halliburton Foundation hosted its 16th annual Beacon of Hope Community Luncheon on March 25 at the Omni Dallas Hotel. Nearly 600 guests gathered in support of the Foundations mission, helping to...

III Forks to Open New Flagship Location in Addison's Village on the Parkway on Tuesday, April 8

The Colony BubbleLife iReporter 4/2 2:14A Kelly Hunter

III Forks is working to reinvent the steakhouse, and the new iteration of the brand will debut in Addisons Village on the Parkway when the restaurants new flagship location opens on Tuesday, April 8,...

BOOK REVIEW: WHEN THE ACTOR INSPIRED CHAOS AND BLODDSHED by Nicholas Litchfield

The Colony BubbleLife iReporter 4/1 10:00P KAREN SIDDALL

When the Actor Inspired Chaos and Bloodshed by Nicholas Litchfield The riveting tale of an actor unwittingly drawn into an obsessed directors dangerous vision for an action/adventure cult film. ...

Park Place Lexus Plano Recognizes Frisco ISD Teachers of the Year

The Colony BubbleLife iReporter 3/31 12:34A Mary Jane Coker

Park Place Lexus Plano recognized Frisco Independent School District Teachers of the Year, Robert Fitzgerald and Sarah Dickerson. Fitzgerald was named Elementary Teacher of the Year and Dickerson was...

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Y Knot Vineyard Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 4/2 9:13A Laurinda Thomas

With the looming threat of water shortages in the Texas High Plains, many row crop farmers are shifting to also growing grapes, since grapes require less water. In this...

5 Things You Need to Know about Wines in Texas

Texas Wine Lover 4/2 6:20A Gus Hall

Texas is one of the most attractive parts of the world to taste wines and have the best time. With its century-long history of winemaking, a rich selection of wines, and excellent service, the area...

5 Budget Places to Travel for Wine

Texas Wine Lover 4/2 6:19A Gus Hall

Taking wine trips is considered luxury entertainment. Logically, it is associated with high cost and inaccessibility for trips on a limited budget. Yet, this is not...

Restaurant Franchise News from Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, la Madeleine, Teaspoon, and More!

Restaurant News 4/1 2:55A RestaurantNews.com

Catch up on the latest restaurant franchise news from Dickey s Barbecue Pit, la Madeleine, Teaspoon, Cork s Cajun Fried Fish and Shrimp, The Big Biscuit, and Teriyaki Madness....

FB Society Names Christine Magrann President and COO

Restaurant News 3/31 9:38A RestaurantNews.com

Christine Magrann Dynamic hospitality leader tapped to fuel brand evolution Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) FB Society , the award-winning hospitality brand known for...

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WHY FRINGE IS A MUST-HAVE TREND FOR SPRING

The Middle Page 4/2 3:49A Cathy Williamson

WHY FRINGE IS A MUST-HAVE TREND FOR SPRING Hello ladies! Are you in full Spring fever mode? I am so excited about Spring. However, it s been super rainy this month and already pretty darn warm. That s...

March Amazon Finds—on SALE!

The Sister Studio 3/27 3:24A Jennifer Reed

Happy Thursday, my friends! May your coffee be nice and strong today we re sooo close to Friday! Amazon is doing a big Spring Sale this week so I wanted to round up all of my March favorites, several...

A Colorful Table Setting For 10 or Just Two!

Color and Chic 3/26 4:35A Hoang-Kim

Spring is here and it s time to host! Whether you re inviting 10 people over or just one or two, I think it speaks volume to set the table and pull out the pretty napkins. Not only will it make things...

STRIPES: THE TIMELESS TREND FOR EFFORTLESS SPRING AND SUMMER STYLE

The Middle Page 3/23 5:57A Cathy Williamson

STRIPES: THE TIMELESS TREND FOR EFFORTLESS SPRING AND SUMMER STYLE Hello ladies! How is everyone today? I have been in Ojai Valley since Wednesday to see my daughter. She had an emergency surgery on...

LIVE NOW: Target’s MASSIVE SALE!?

The Sister Studio 3/23 4:54A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Sunday everyone! We are home after spending the week in Colorado for Spring Break let s just say my snowboarding isn t going to be winning awards anytime soon, but we had SO much fun all...

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Eovaldi pitches majors' 1st complete game this season as the Rangers beat the Reds 1-0

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/2 3:28A Associated Press

Eovaldi struck out eight and walked none in his fifth career complete game.

Texas A&M and Kentucky managers have shouting match as Wildcats take advantage of SEC curfew rule

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/2 3:23A Associated Press

The Wildcats appeared to have a problem with their communicating device while they were pitching with two outs in the eighth.

Banchero, Wagner fuel late rally as Magic move into 7th in East with a 116-105 win over Spurs

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/2 3:16A Associated Press

Paolo Banchero had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Franz Wagner added 24 points and the Orlando Magic rallied to beat the San Antonio Spurs 116-105.

UConn's Bueckers, UCLA's Betts and Booker of Texas among women's John R. Wooden Award finalists

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/2 1:51A Associated Press

The other finalists are Hannah Hidalgo of Notre Dame and JuJu Watkins of Southern California.

Flores homers and drives in 4 to lead Giants over Astros 7-2

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/1 3:42A Associated Press

Giants starter Jordan Hicks, who grew up in suburban Houston, allowed only a first-inning single and struck out six in six innings.

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Alcon to buy Lensar in deal worth up to $430M

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/27 1:23A Sydney Asher

The companies will come together to advance robotic laser technology in cataract surgery; improving precision, reducing patient comfort, and providing faster recovery time....

Texas measles outbreak expected to last for months, though vaccinations are up from last year

Spectrum Local News Health 3/21 6:54A Associated Press

Pharmacies across the U.S., especially in Texas, are seeing more demand for MMR shots.

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Morento MR5866 smart air purifier review

Live Science 4/2 6:00A

If you type "air purifier" in Amazon's search bar, chances are you will see the Morento MR5866 Smart Air Purifier as one of your top choices. This unassuming appliance has...

Op-ed: How Trump’s Tariffs Could Impact Your Local Restaurant

Civil Eats 4/1 11:00P Clare Reichenbach

Independent restaurants—establishments owned and operated by an individual, family, or small group rather than a larger chain or franchise—are more than places to eat. They’re...

Brisket Recipe

The Healthy Maven 4/1 11:00P Davida Lederle

This classic Jewish brisket recipe is perfect for any celebration including Passover or Rosh Hashanah! It's tender, sweet and juicy and slow cooked in a caramelized onion and...

Timeless Wheels & Vintage Steel: The Village Shops Spring Car Show Returns

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 4/1 4:49A Liz McGathey

Take a timeless ride at the Classic Car & Truck Show at the Castle Hills Village Shops from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 13. The event is FREE for spectators, and everyone is welcome! The...