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Lewisville ISD to cut nearly 500 school bus drivers, says there are plans to hire internally

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 5/8 1:21A Lacey Beasley

In an effort to cut back on costs , Lewisville ISD has plans to lay off 460 bus drivers by summer break. The school district said it won't be renewing the current contract...

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Best Places to Travel in Texas This Summer: What to Do, Where to Stay & What to Wear

Tanya Foster 5/19 1:00A Tanya Foster

Can you believe summer is almost here? With Memorial Day weekend right around the corner , now’s the perfect time to start planning your next getaway. I shared the best travel gadgets and essentials...

Best Travel Gadgets and Essentials

Tanya Foster 5/15 12:08P Tanya Foster

Pete and I are off on another travel adventure today. This is going to be a new experience for us, so be sure and follow my stories on Instagram to keep up with our daily activities. With this in...

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French Riviera Style Guide: Breezy Summer Looks

Tanya Foster 5/13 1:00A Tanya Foster

Bonjour! If you're anything like me, you're already daydreaming about your next getaway ... preferably somewhere with charming seaside views, al fresco dining, and a refreshing Aperol Spritz in hand....

Related: 10 Must-Have Spring to Summer Transitional Pieces Tanya Foster

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Lewisville ISD to cut nearly 500 school bus drivers, says there are plans to hire internally

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 5/8 1:21A Lacey Beasley

In an effort to cut back on costs , Lewisville ISD has plans to lay off 460 bus drivers by summer break. The school district said it won't be renewing the current contract...

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Reggae Jerk Hut Co-Owner Marsha Telfer’s Guide to DFW Restaurants

Eater Dallas 5/19 3:30A Courtney E. Smith

Marsha Telfer, co-founder of Reggae Jerk Hut in McKinney. | Reggae Jerk Hut This small business owner knows where to go for a sweet treat and Caribbean food in the Metroplex Marsha Telfer and her...

Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Honors the Legacy of Matriarch Mary Alice ‘Memer’ Hallett with Free Pie Giveaway...

Restaurant News 5/19 1:55A RestaurantNews.com

Celebration of Memer s 104th Birthday Includes Complimentary Slices of Her Signature Buttermilk Pie at All Locations Royse City, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Soulman’s...

Un Sueño Vineyard: Building a Dream for All

Texas Wine Lover 5/16 12:30A Ron Martin

There’s something uniquely different about Un Sueño Vineyard – something that goes beyond the vines, the view, and even the wine itself. It’s a place built not just on the...

Urban Crust in Downtown Plano

Crave DFW 5/14 10:10A Steven Doyle

Urban Crust , located at 1006 E 15th Street in Plano, Texas, is a standout destination for pizza enthusiasts and those seeking a vibrant dining experience. Housed in a historic building dating back to...

Fritz’s Adventure Grand Opening Weekend at Grandscape – May 30–June 1, 2025

Crave DFW 5/14 5:04A Steven Doyle

Fritz’s Adventure, the dynamic indoor-outdoor adventure park at Grandscape in The Colony, will officially celebrate its Grand Opening Weekend from Friday, May 30 to Sunday, June 1, 2025 . Though open...

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Summer DEALS + Target STEALS! ?

The Sister Studio 5/17 4:08A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Saturday my friends! The weekend is HERE and I hope you all get to soak it up! This upcoming week is our last week of school before summer (I truly can t believe this year went by so...

TWO SOPHISTICATED WAYS TO WEAR THE BOHO TREND THIS SUMMER

The Middle Page 5/14 6:13A Cathy Williamson

TWO SOPHISTICATED WAYS TO WEAR THE BOHO TREND THIS SUMMER Hello, ladies! I hope you all had a great Mother s Day! We had dinner at my oldest son s, which was fun and crazy! You know the saying...

SAVINGS GALORE!!!!????‍♀️

The Sister Studio 5/9 5:34A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy FRIDAY my friends! We made it!! I m sitting here drinking my coffee and just finished loading up my cart because there are some insane deals happening today!! I have an Aerie code (JEN35)...

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Meet Malcolm Moore, the Dallas high school tennis star spreading the game across the globe

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/19 9:30A Adam Rossow

Across the Net is a program started by Malcolm and his personal coach, TJ Tisdale, which aims to help grow tennis in Ghana.

Great Scottie! Dallas native Scheffler pulls away to win PGA Championship for 3rd major title

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/19 3:09A Associated Press

He won by five shots but this one was a nail-biter until the final hour.

Harley scores on OT power play, Stars beat Jets 2-1 to reach 3rd straight West final

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/18 6:01A Associated Press

The Stars move on to face Edmonton in the West final.

Jets beat the Stars 4-0 to force Game 6 in the Western Conference semifinal series

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/16 2:22A Associated Press

“We knew this wasn’t going to be easy,” Stars forward Matt Duchene said.

Bruce Bochy passes Sparky Anderson with 2,195th career win for 6th among all-time MLB managers

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/16 2:22A Associated Press

He has won four World Series titles, three with the Giants and the only one ever for the Rangers in 2023.

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Just Listed: Fully Renovated Euless Home with Pool 4-Car Garage in Green Hills Park

DFW Urban Realty 5/14 7:01P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed: Fully Renovated Euless Home with Pool & 4-Car Garage in Green Hills Park 1303 Johns Drive in Euless, TX - Green Hills Park If you're searching for a move-in ready...

Best Patios in Dallas to Eat, Sip & People-Watch

VIP Realty 5/14 6:18A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Best Patios in Dallas to Eat, Sip & People-Watch There’s something magical about patio dining in Dallas. Maybe it’s the warm breeze on a spring evening, the buzz of...

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Kenyan diplomat turns to Texas for life-saving stroke care

Spectrum Local News Health 5/19 4:30A Brian Scott

In the growing field of stroke rehab, it's a combination of a physical and mental approach to undo the damage of a life-changing emergency.

Premier's 15 Top Health Systems for 2025

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/15 3:00A The Business Journals

Premier Inc. has unveiled its 2025 list of the 15 Top Health Systems in the United States. The annual list ranks health systems based on clinical outcomes, extended outcomes,...

NTxBio to invest $31M in Plano biomanufacturing facility, creating 170 jobs

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/15 1:52A Bill Hethcock

A health care company plans to build a new facility in Plano that will create 170 jobs.The New Mexico-based firm will invest more than $31 million to establish a...

Vaccine teams in Mexico scramble over measles outbreak rippling out from Mennonite community

Spectrum Local News Health 5/9 3:42A Associated Press

Officials cite tens of thousands of new vaccinations, but infections have ballooned and spread past the community to Indigenous and other populations.

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Easy Fruit Salad

Love and Lemons 6/8 2:04A Jeanine Donofrio

This classic fruit salad recipe has become one of our go-to summer side dishes. It s fresh, it s colorful, and—best of all—it s kid-friendly. Our kiddo has always loved fresh...

Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches

Joyful Healthy Eats 6/5 11:00P Krista

Don t let their dainty appearance fool you these Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches pack in some serious flavor! Layered with herb cream cheese and crisp cucumber, they re guaranteed to be a hit for brunch...

Pepper Lunch Continues Growth Trajectory with Dallas and Northern California Expansions

Restaurant News 6/5 7:56A RestaurantNews.com

Brand Continues to Bring its Unique Fast Casual Experience to Major Markets Across the Country Los Angeles, CA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Pepper Lunch , the Japanese-born...

Love & Lemons Cooking Club – June!

Love and Lemons 6/5 5:01A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Our Cooking Club is a fun way to celebrate the Love & Lemons community of readers. The concept is super simple—each month, I choose a recipe. You make it, and you leave a...

Spicy Tuna

Joyful Healthy Eats 6/4 11:00P Krista

Spicy tuna is an easy Asian-style recipe that can be added to salad, meal bowls, sushi, and more. The combination of ahi tuna with a creamy, flavorful spicy mayo sauce is so simple, but SO delicious!...

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