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Festival of Joy to bring sights, sounds and flavors of India to Klyde Warren Park this Saturday

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Top Stories: ➊ – Texas Wine Country Experience the Adventure of a Lifetime (Monday), ➋ – Sea Breeze Fish Market & Grill to Host Gerard Bertrand Wine Dinner May 20 (Monday), ➌ – Texas Uncorks Exceptional Wines: A Guide to Your Wine Adventure (Monday), ➍ – Dickey’s Barbecue Celebrates National Police Week (Monday), ➎ – Revisiting Driftwood Estate Winery with Winemaker Jackie van Sant Downes (Wednesday)

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How one local construction company is shaping the built environment in Dallas and beyond

Dallas Business Journal 4/30 7:00P VCC Construction

VCC Construction, a national leader in the construction industry, has been making waves in the Dallas market with its commitment to excellence and innovation. With a rich...

Custom Catering Options at Flatrock Smokehouse BBQ!

Visit The Colony 4/30 7:09A

Have authentic North Texas BBQ catered for your next gathering or event with the help of Flatrock Smokehouse!

Kentucky Derby Party at Red Phone Booth

Visit The Colony 4/29 6:44A

Experience the thrill of the Kentucky Derby like never before at Red Phone Booth's annual Kentucky Derby Party on Saturday, May 4 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

Up, Up & Away Festival of Flight - Canceled

The Colony, TX - News Flash 4/26 9:10A

*Event Canceled* 8th Annual kite flying festival presented by The Tribute Lakeside Golf and Resort Community featuring rides, food trucks, crafts, entertainment and more!

National Drug Take Back Initiative

The Colony, TX - News Flash 4/24 11:57A

On April 27, 2024 The Colony Police Department stage a Pharmaceutical Take Back Initiative at The Colony High School from 10am - 2pm.

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JUST IN: Despite Denials, DSO President/CEO Kim Noltemy Is Leaving North Texas To Head Up LA...

My Sweet Charity 5/2 6:30A Jeanne Prejean

Kim Noltemy at 2024 Mad Hatter s Lunch It was at the recent Mad Hatter s Lunch on Thursday, April 11, that Dallas Symphony Orchestra President/CEO Kim Noltemy was asked if she was staying in Dallas....

JUST IN: 2024 Partners Card Leadership, Dates And Sponsorships And Retailers Signups Revealed

My Sweet Charity 5/1 8:30A Jeanne Prejean

The Family Place is kicking off May with plans for its 2024 Partners Card shopathon. Word has just arrived that Elizabeth Ward Creel and Tiffany Moon are serving as the co-chairs. Elizabeth Ward...

Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show Letters Hit Mailboxes With Tickets, Sponsorships Available...

My Sweet Charity 5/1 6:30A Jeanne Prejean

While the Equest Blue Ribbon Ball crowd is recovering from Saturday night s fundraiser at the Hilton Anatole, Lisa Loy Laughlin is shifting roles from being the interim Equest executive director to...

April Best Sellers

Brighton the Day 5/1 4:00A megan hopkins

April best sellers are here! We re taking a look at some of the looks from the past month that you loved. From my looks in the Bahamas to my favorite half zip pullover at the...

UPDATE: From Unwanted To TV Star, Operation Kindness’ Little Girl Is FOX 4’s “Pet Of The Week”

My Sweet Charity 4/30 6:30A Jeanne Prejean

As reported on MySweetCharity , a couple of months ago a fella drove up to Dallas Animal Services to drop off a mom and her kids. A couple on the way into DAS took in two of the youngsters. But the...

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Texas Womens Foundation's April 30 Event Features ABC's Deborah Roberts, Cynt Marshall & Honorees

The Colony BubbleLife iReporter 4/23 1:34A Juliette DC

Texas Womens Foundation has announced its Leadership Forum & Awards Celebration on April 30, 2024, at the Omni Dallas Hotel (555 S. Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202). This day of learning, leadership and...

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Mo’ Bettahs Opens Digital Kitchen on the Las Vegas Strip

Restaurant News 5/1 12:05P RestaurantNews.com

Popular Hawaiian-style concept opens its third virtual kitchen to provide additional, convenient options for guests Las Vegas, NV ( RestaurantNews.com ) Viva las Mo’ Bettahs...

O’Farrell Country Vineyards: Native Wines from Native Vines

Texas Wine Lover 4/30 12:03A Ron Martin

Tucked away in Deep East Texas amongst the beautiful pine-covered hills near Atlanta, my wife and I arrived at O’Farrell Country Vineyards . We were excited about this winery visit that will allow us...

Friendly’s Restaurants Introduces Late Night Value Menu

Restaurant News 4/29 9:30A RestaurantNews.com

America s iconic diner-style family restaurant offers unbeatable deals on late-night fan favorites Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Nighttime munchies meet wallet-friendly...

Mia Dia from Scratch for Cinco de Mayo

Crave DFW 4/26 5:37A Steven Doyle

Mi Diaf from Scratch invites guests to revel in the vibrant spirit of Cinco de Mayo with an unforgettable fiesta at their Grapevine, Flower Mound, and Plano locations. As a destination renowned for...

Rootstock 2024

Texas Wine Lover 4/26 12:17A Neal Addy

Rootstock has long been one of the most popular Texas wine festivals, showcasing some of Central and North Texas’ best wineries. My wife and I have had the pleasure of attending the festival for a...

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BEST of AMAZON!??????

The Sister Studio 4/30 1:19A Jennifer Reed

Happy Tuesday, friends!! I loved putting together this newsletter for y all today because this month s Amazon finds were just so, SO good!! I found so many items that are great quality and are...

TEN OF THE BEST SPRING SHIRTS

The Middle Page 4/27 4:49A Cathy Williamson

Hi, ladies! I hope you have had a great week! It s been a hectic one for sure around here! I am running a few errands today and packing because I head out tomorrow for a week. I am flying to...

Don’t Miss This!

The Sister Studio 4/25 11:27P Jennifer Reed

You guys, we made it to Friday!! The weekend is HERE, and I am so ready for it! I do feel like this week has flown by between school stuff for the kids, sports, and everything in between, it s been a...

MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS

The Middle Page 4/22 3:14A Cathy Williamson

MOTHER S DAY GIFT IDEAS Happy Monday, ladies! I hope you have had a great weekend! I have never seen as much rain, lightning, and thunder as we had on Saturday. It was wild, and it lasted all day...

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Rangers' Nathan Eovaldi leaves Thursday's game with right groin tightness

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/2 10:25A Associated Press

He left after throwing a pitch to Luis Garcia Jr. with one out in the top of the sixth inning.

Nationals' Trevor Williams, four relievers combine to blank Rangers 1-0

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/2 2:08A Associated Press

It was the defending World Series champions’ second 1-0 loss this season, the other against Oakland on April 11, also at home.

Luka Doncic scores 35 points, leads Mavericks to 123-93 victory and 3-2 series lead over Clippers

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/2 12:13A Associated Press

Dallas needs one more win to claim its first playoff series victory since 2022 and only its third since winning the NBA title in 2011.

Stars first to hold serve at home, beat Knights 3-2 in Game 5 for series lead in NHL playoffs

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/2 12:13A Associated Press

The Stars finally got a home win in these NHL playoffs.

Terms for Mike Tyson's fight with Jake Paul include heavier gloves, shorter rounds

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/1 5:57A Associated Press

The fight has been sanctioned as a competitive boxing match rather than an exhibition, and the rounds will be shorter and the gloves will be heavier.

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Protect Your Investment: Hire a Buyer’s Agent

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 4/29 10:16A Steve Smith

In these challenging times, when making one of your most important financial decisions, it’s more important than ever to align yourself with a trusted real estate agent who can provide the necessary...

The Texas Heat is Coming

VIP Realty 4/27 4:09A tom@57realty.com (Thomas Heinz)

Welcome to the Lone Star State Whether you're moving from the bustling streets of New York or the sunny coasts of California, one thing you'll notice pretty quickly is the...

When’s the Best Time to Buy a House in Dallas-Fort Worth?

VIP Realty 4/21 3:01A tom@57realty.com (Thomas Heinz)

Hey there If you’re thinking about buying a house in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and wondering when to make your move, you’re not alone. It’s one of the big questions we get...

JUST LISTED: Luxury Univeristy Park Home in Highland Park ISD at 8415 Turtle Creek

DFW Urban Realty 4/19 4:10A broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Luxury University Park Home in University Heights, Highland Park ISD: 8415 Turtle Creek Blvd - University Park, TX Located in the prestigious Park Cities neighborhood of...

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Delta 8, Delta 9 products under legislative scrutiny in Texas

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/25 1:00A Sahar Chmais

Thousands of retailers are licensed to sell hemp products in Texas. A proposed Delta 8 and Delta 9 ban could impact the billion-dollar industry in the state.

Gov. Greg Abbott announces behavioral health campus to be built in Uvalde

Spectrum Local News Health 4/23 6:13A Christine Sanchez

Construction will begin this summer and the facility is expected to open in 2025.

Seattle hospital won't turn over gender transition records in lawsuit settlement with Texas

Spectrum Local News Health 4/23 12:10A Associated Press

The hospital filed the lawsuit in response to Paxton appearing to go beyond state borders to investigate gender transition.

Emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom

Spectrum Local News Health 4/19 1:11A Associated Press

Complaints that pregnant women were turned away from U.S. emergency rooms spiked in 2022 after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

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'Playing Russian roulette with your health': Officials warn that social media trend of consuming raw...

Live Science 5/17 4:12A ben.turner@futurenet.com (Ben Tu

People shouldn t drink raw milk in an attempt to gain immunity from bird flu, health experts have warned. These warnings follow news that a bird flu subtype called H5N1 was...

Air Fryer Chickpeas

Love and Lemons 5/16 3:16A Jeanine Donofrio

Air fryer chickpeas! If you love oven roasted chickpeas, get ready: these air fryer chickpeas are even better. I ve been making them on repeat lately. Here s why: They re ready in 15 minutes. Roasting...

Wisconsin Beer Brats

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/15 11:00P Krista

These juicy, Lager-infused Wisconsin beer brats on soft, toasted buns will be your new summer cookout go-to. Topped with spicy mustard, grilled onions and tangy sauerkraut, they re the perfect excuse...

Crispy Cauliflower Tacos [with all the Fixins!]

The Healthy Maven 5/15 11:00P Davida Lederle

These cauliflower tacos are seasoned and roasted to perfection and paired with all the fixings for a delicious (and vegan!) The post Crispy Cauliflower Tacos [with all the...

Bar Louie’s Special Offerings for Dads & Grads: Celebrate Family Milestones with Exclusive Gift...

Restaurant News 5/15 9:13A RestaurantNews.com

Introducing limited-time incentives for Father s Day and graduation celebrations Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) With the season of celebrations upon us, Bar Louie is...