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Rodeo Celina Returns to Southfork Ranch May 30 - June 1

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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!

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We all have our favorite items in our closet. The items that no matter what, we wear them again and again. These are the must-haves that help you build your wardrobe and create outfits. I have a fall...

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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Wine & Wildflower Journey Passport 2025 Available Now from Texas Hill Country Wineries

Texas Wine Lover 3/13 12:13A Jeff Cope

Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Texas Hill Country Wineries’ (THCW s) Wine & Wildflower Journey Passport . The Passport event will take place from March 24th to April...

Carter Creek Winery Announces Release of Estate Wine Made with New Disease Resistant Vines

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

Adopting a more sustainable, proactive approach to winemaking, Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa has released its first-ever estate wine, the 2023 Estate Red. Crafted from...

Tickets on Sale for Grapevine’s 33rd Annual Spring Wine Trail

Texas Wine Lover 3/11 2:40A Jeff Cope

Press Release Sip, savor and stroll! Raise a glass to fine wine and inspiring art at the 33rd Annual Spring Wine Trail , presented by Park Place Lexus and Land Rover Grapevine...

Perkins and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 3/10 1:13A RestaurantNews.com

Perkins American Food Co., Salsarita s Fresh Mexican Grill, Bennigan s, Gigi s Bar & Lounge, and Ono Hawaiian BBQ lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending...

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...

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NEW Spring? + Sales on Sales!?

The Sister Studio 3/10 4:18A Jennifer Reed

Happy Monday my friends! I hope everyone has had a restful weekend and is ready to take on the week ahead! I have a jam packed newsletter today, including our Life in Lilac Spring launch , some really...

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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Oliver Miller, center who helped Arkansas reach Final Four and played 9 NBA seasons, dies at 54

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/13 4:06A Associated Press

A cause of death was not disclosed.

Fox has 32 points, 11 assists, 9 rebounds in Spurs' win over injury-depleted Mavs

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/13 2:07A Associated Press

Dallas only had nine active players Wednesday as the team remains without Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis, among others.

New Era hats for Texas, California MLB teams pulled over design blunder featuring accidental...

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/12 4:02A Christine Sanchez

Amused fans were quick to point out the mistakes, with many wondering how they weren’t caught much sooner.

Texans agree on deals with rusher Darrell Taylor and receiver Braxton Berrios, AP sources says

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/11 3:13A Associated Press

Taylor is getting $5.25 million and Berrios will receive $2 million, according to AP sources.

With only 8 healthy players, Mavericks rally to defeat Spurs 133-129 to snap 5-game skid

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/11 2:06A Associated Press

San Antonio dropped its third consecutive game.

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Top Things to Do in Plano, Texas

VIP Realty 3/11 5:52A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Top Things to Do in Plano, Texas Plano, Texas, is a thriving city known for its excellent quality of life, great shopping and dining options, and numerous recreational...

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Trump administration withdraws nomination of David Weldon for CDC director

Spectrum Local News Health 3/13 4:13A Associated Press

The Senate Health Committee announced Thursday morning that it was canceling a planned hearing on Weldon's nomination because of the withdrawal.

Top U.S. health agency makes $25,000 buyout offer to most of its employees

Spectrum Local News Health 3/9 4:46A Associated Press

The offer is part of President Donald Trump’s government cuts. The workers have until 5 p.m. on Friday to submit a response.

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.

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NASA rover discovers out-of-place 'Skull' on Mars, and scientists are baffled

Live Science 4/22 7:27A

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has come across several unusual rocks that don't seem to be in their original place. Perseverance is currently searching for signs of ancient...

A long-lost Antarctic ice sheet could predict the future of New York City — one in which Lower...

Live Science 4/22 7:21A

On Oct. 29, 2012, Superstorm Sandy unleashed a 14-foot (4 meters) wall of seawater into New York City. Regionally, the storm killed 147 people, inflicted $50 billion in...

Major League Cricket to announce HQ relo to Texas

Dallas Business Journal 4/22 7:15A Holden Wilen

Major League Cricket, which launched in 2023, is set to announce a headquarters relocation to Grand Prairie during a press conference on April 24 ahead of the start of its...

Land deal pushes Texas closer to a new state park

Dallas Business Journal 4/22 7:08A Ben Sawyers – WFAA-TV

The land stretches through Lampasas and Burnet Counties and will be located across the Colorado River from the Colorado Bend State Park. Read this story to learn more about...

Watch boozing chimps share alcoholic fruit. Is this how social drinking started?

Live Science 4/22 6:55A

Chimps have been spotted sharing alcoholic food for the first time, hinting that ancient ape behaviors gave rise to social drinking in humans. Researchers filmed the boozing...