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Lenten Season Menu Options at Aw Shucks and Big Shucks Oyster Bar

Rodeo Celina Returns to Southfork Ranch May 30 - June 1

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Top Stories: ➊ – RFK Jr.'s mixed message about the measles outbreaks draws criticism from health officials (Wednesday), ➋ – Mahjong Is Having a Moment and Dallas Restaurants Want In (Wednesday), ➌ – The healthcare industry challenge: Cutting costs without compromising care (Thursday), ➍ – Bird flu detected in 4 mammal species in Texas Panhandle (Thursday), ➎ – Texas-German heritage is Rich at Prochnow Vineyard at Crabapple Creek (Friday)

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New Ordinance in The Colony

The Colony, TX - News Flash 3/4 4:40A

No More Unwanted Solicitation & Handbills, The Colony City Council has adopted a new ordinance to stop unwanted marketing materials!

Rock & Brews Bracketology Challenge

Visit The Colony 2/27 5:23A

Enter the Bracketology Challenge for a shot at FREE Rock & Brews for a year and weekly prizes throughout the tournament!

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Jersey Mikes and Wipe Out Kids Cancer Unite to Fight Pediatric Cancer100% of Sales Donated

The Colony BubbleLife iReporter 3/4 11:44P Mary Jane Coker

Wipe Out Kids Cancer (WOKC) is teaming up with 88 Jersey Mikes Subs locations across DFW in March to raise funds in the fight against pediatric cancer. As part of Jersey Mikes 15th Annual Month of...

Rodeo Celina Returns to Southfork Ranch May 30 - June 1

The Colony BubbleLife iReporter 3/4 11:31P Kelly Hunter

When Rodeo Celina returns to the famed Southfork Ranch, guests will be surrounded by not only the spirit of the American West but also a sense of community commitment. Collin Countys only...

Small Spaces – BIG IDEAS!

IBB Design 3/3 7:24P Jory Gattis

With more clients downsizing or acquiring second homes in high-rises and townhomes, I’ve embraced the challenge of maximizing function and style in tighter The post Small...

Easy Travel Looks

Tanya Foster 3/1 8:00P Tanya Foster

Happy Monday, Happy March! Spring break is just around the corner, so that means many of you need to start your packing lists. Whenever we take trips, I get so many questions in regards to what to...

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The Rhône Rangers Ride into Texas Hill Country: A Celebration of American Rhône Wines

Texas Wine Lover 3/7 12:05A Jeff Cope

The Rhône Rangers are coming to the Texas Hill Country on April 6th. Who are the Rhône Rangers? It is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting American Rhône varietal...

Shawarma Press Expands Footprint in Atlanta With Digital Kitchen at Forrest Eatery in Midtown

Restaurant News 3/6 12:28A RestaurantNews.com

Ordering delicious, authentic Mediterranean food has never been easier at the new Shawarma Press Digital Kitchen in Midtown. Located at 800 Forrest Eatery, the digital kitchen...

Texas High Plains – The Undiscovered Wine Destination

Texas Wine Lover 3/6 12:10A Neal Addy

Name a first-rate Texas wine destination… I’ll wait. Did the name Lubbock spring to mind? Perhaps it should. Lubbock serves as the perfect gateway to one of the most...

Texas Hill Country Wineries Partners with Wine Folly to Launch Texas Hill Country Region Guide

Texas Wine Lover 3/5 3:56A Jeff Cope

Press Release Texas Hill Country Wineries (THCW) is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Wine Folly , the globally recognized authority in wine education, to...

Lenten Season Menu Options at Aw Shucks and Big Shucks Oyster Bar

The Colony BubbleLife iReporter 3/4 11:37P Kathy Beazley

Dive into a sea of delicious options this Lenten season with Aw Shucks and Big Shucks Oyster Bar ! From Ash Wednesday on March 5 to Easter Sunday on April 20 at any of the locations in Dallas,...

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THE POWER OF MATCHING SETS: FASHION MADE EASY

The Middle Page 3/4 4:06A Cathy Williamson

THE POWER OF MATCHING SETS: FASHION MADE EASY Hello, ladies, it s finally March! January seemed to last so long, and February was a blink! I, for one, am so glad the days are getting longer and the...

Did Someone Say AMAZON!??

The Sister Studio 3/1 3:27A Jennifer Reed

Happy Friday, y all! I can t believe today is the last day of February January felt like an eternity and this month has just flown by! I rounded up all of my Amazon favorites from the month here for y...

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Jason Robertson scores twice and gets OT winner as Stars rally past Flames, 3-2

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/7 2:02A Associated Press

Jake Oettinger had 26 saves for Dallas, and Dan Vladar finished with 24 in his 100th career game.

Antetokounmpo joins 20,000-point club as Bucks roll past short-handed Mavericks 137-107

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/6 1:40A Associated Press

The 30-year-old Antetokounmpo has scored 20,010 career points, becoming the 52nd player to reach 20,000.

Texas Rangers expect slugger Adolis García ready for opening day since oblique strain is mild

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/5 7:24A Associated Press

Manager Bruce Bochy told reporters Wednesday that the two-time All-Star slugger had “not quite” a Grade 1 strain.

Top-ranked Auburn 'physically dominated' in loss to No. 22 Texas A&M

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/5 3:35A Associated Press

To Auburn coach Bruce Pearl the reason his team fell to No. 22 Texas A&M Tuesday night was clear. “They just physically dominated us,” he said.

Vassell's career-high 37 points lead Spurs past struggling Nets 127-113

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/5 2:54A Associated Press

San Antonio had 37 assists to become the first team in NBA history with 20-plus assists in 200 straight games.

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DFW is Home to Six out of the Thirty Fastest Growing Affluent Suburbs in 2025

DFW Urban Realty 2/26 7:42P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex continues to be a hotspot for luxury real estate, with affluent homebuyers flocking to its premier suburban communities. Offering a dynamic...

Top Ten High Rise Condo Apartment Urban Districts in Dallas Fort Worth, TX

DFW Urban Realty 2/25 8:41P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

One of our agents recently came to me and asked What are the top ten urban districts to purchase or rent a high rise condo or apartment in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX? I thought...

Just Listed Luxury Home in Rowlett at 4001 Dalton Near Lake Ray Hubbard

DFW Urban Realty 2/23 7:43P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed Luxury Home in Rowlett, TX Nestled in the highly sought-after Enclave at Liberty Grove, 4001 Dalton Drive in Rowlett, Texas, offers a harmonious blend of serene...

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Richardson gains 100+ jobs in expanded HQ move

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/7 9:32A Plamedie Ifasso

KLOwen Orthodontics is the latest company expanding to the city, where a tech hub houses over 1,100 businesses and 20,000 workers.

UT Southwestern, Texas Health partnership taps president

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/7 9:23A Sydney Asher

The hospital is operated between UT Southwestern Medical Center and Texas Health Resources. It's the only hospital to be co-operated by the two healthcare giants.

West Texas reports nearly 200 measles cases. New Mexico is up to 30

Spectrum Local News Health 3/7 8:39A Associated Press

Most of the cases across both states are in people younger than 18 and people who are unvaccinated or have an unknown vaccination status.

Texas health officials still unsure of the cause of the measles outbreak

Spectrum Local News Health 3/5 10:00A Kaila Garrett

The number of cases has risen to 159 as of Tuesday, according to the state health commissioner.

Dallas startup with de-extinction goals creates wooly mouse

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/5 1:53A Brent Wistrom

Meet the wooly mouse. While they're super cute, the work is largely a demonstration of how the company plans to develop full-sized woolly mammoths in the years ahead.

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Southlake Tennis Center Celebrates 25 Years of Serving the Community with May 10 Anniversary Event

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 4/22 8:28A Marlea Maschmeyer

Southlake Tennis Center (STC) , a beloved fixture in the Southlake community and one of the premier public tennis facilities in the country, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a fun-filled day...

Dickey’s Barbecue Heats Up Global Markets with Korean Retail Debut

Restaurant News 4/22 11:31A RestaurantNews.com

All-Pork Sausage Ropes Hit International Shelves as Brand Expands Its Smoky Footprint Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) The pit-smoked flavor of Texas is heading overseas as...

Feel All of the Action! High-Tech Immersive D-BOX Seating Available @ Galaxy Theatres Grandscape

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 4/22 4:29A Culver Public Relations

Galaxy Theatres Grandscape is now offering an unforgettable experience with its exclusive D-BOX motion seats installed just in time for summer blockbuster season. D-BOX is an immersive seating...

Grilled Asparagus

Love and Lemons 4/22 3:09A Jeanine Donofrio

Grilled asparagus is the best spring and summer side dish! It s tender, juicy, and lightly charred, and it cooks in minutes on the grill. Seasoned simply with olive oil, salt,...

Exclusive: Representative Chellie Pingree Introduces Agriculture Resilience Act

Civil Eats 4/22 2:00A Lisa Held

April 22, 2025 – Today, Representative Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) re-introduced her Agriculture Resilience Act (ARA), an ambitious bill that she says could give farmers an...