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Woman struck, killed by vehicle after minor collision on LBJ Freeway in Dallas

DFW Scanner 4/18 10:33A dfwscanner

On April 18, 2024, at about 1:00 a.m., Dallas Police and Fire Rescue responded to a two-vehicle accident in the eastbound lanes of LBJ Freeway near Skillman Street. The...

Driver fell asleep and hit tow truck driver, killing him, Grapevine police say

DFW Scanner 4/18 10:24A dfwscanner

On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at approximately 11:55 p.m., officers were dispatched to a major highway accident in the 2000 block of North SH-121 in the southbound lanes....

Atmos Energy Named to Newsweek List of “Most Trustworthy Companies in America” for Second...

Blue Ribbon News 4/18 10:03A Melanie M

GARLAND, Texas (April 18, 2024) – In collaboration with market research firm Statista, Newsweek compiled its third annual list of “Most Trustworthy Companies in America”. The...

What Robert Kaplan, former Dallas Fed president, watches in the economy

Dallas Business Journal 4/18 9:36A Will Anderson

The former Dallas Fed president and CEO, who's now advising companies on a wide range of issues, cuts through the dizzying sea of economic indicators to discuss what really...

Critter Corner // Have a Pet-and-Earth Friendly April

Fort Worth Weekly 4/18 9:28A Fort Worth Weekly

Promotional Feature Guest contributor Shawna Gibson from SHAW S Paws Pet Services (@FetchPetSit, 817-296-1769) has been caring for their own (and other people s) furkids for more than 14 years. Every...

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Graduation Gifts

Tanya Foster 4/18 10:00A Tanya Foster

Yay for the Class of 2024! Can you believe we're already at the cusp of graduation season? This means it’s time to start gathering ideas for what to give the graduate! It's important to get the...

How to Get Lost at the Galleria

Texas Monthly 4/18 6:53A Courtney Bond

I like to think I am a well-traveled Texan, but until a couple of months ago, I had never been to the Houston Galleria. My previous trips to the Bayou City had revolved around exploring its renowned...

Has Texas Motor Speedway Been Lapped?

Texas Monthly 4/18 6:45A Jeff Miller

After multiple do-overs of the final two laps known as overtime in NASCAR verbiage, allowing for a normal finish in the event of a late-race caution flag fan favorite Chase Elliott thrilled much of...

Grovel Alert: 2024 Equest Blue Ribbon Gala

My Sweet Charity 4/18 6:30A Jeanne Prejean

With less than ten days until the big fundraiser, the Equest Blue Ribbon Gala Co-Chairs Calvert Collins-Bratton and Melissa Oates have passed the word that the hoedown is nearing a sold-out status....

Top 5 Texas Motorcycle Lawyers

The Colony BubbleLife iReporter 4/17 9:05P Bubble Life

The physical and mental anguish from a Texas motorcycle crash can lead to a bankruptcy, divorce, or even a suicide. Are you looking for an experienced motorcycle accident...

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Did You Know? Diving Into the Texas Wine Lover Menu – Fun Stuff

Texas Wine Lover 4/18 12:03A Jeff Cope

There are a lot of features on the Texas Wine Lover website, and we started writing about them so you can learn about them and be able to use the many resources available. We’re moving across the...

Amsler Hills Winery

Texas Wine Lover 4/17 12:04A Jeff Cope

Located one hour from downtown Houston in Sealy on the way to Austin is Amsler Hills Winery . Amsler Hills Winery is owned by Kevin and Lisa Lange, and the winery had its Grand Opening on October 21,...

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café Opens Dallas Old Town Location

Restaurant News 4/16 9:13A RestaurantNews.com

Elevated casual Mediterranean café celebrates grand opening and 10 years of serving the Big D area with $5 Tasting Menu on Tuesday, April 23 Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com...

Freshslice Pizza Announces First Two U.S. Locations

Restaurant News 4/16 3:01A RestaurantNews.com

The Lone Star State Lands Inaugural Locations for Innovative Pizza Brand focused on being the Starbucks of Pizza Freshslice Pizza , the innovative Canadian pizza franchise...

Atomic Wings Opens New Prototype in Greenville, IN, & Sees Record Q1 Growth

Restaurant News 4/16 12:15A RestaurantNews.com

With 11 new units set to open by the end of 2024, the Greenville location represents an exciting milestone for the chicken wing franchise, introducing all new branding and an...

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A DRESS FIT FOR AN ISLAND TRIP OR POOL PARTY

The Middle Page 4/16 1:46A Cathy Williamson

A DRESS FIT FOR AN ISLAND TRIP OR POOL PARTY Hello, ladies! Do you all know much about Mercury in Retrograde? An explanation is that the planet Mercury appears to travel backward across the sky three...

Finds I’m LOVING this week!

The Sister Studio 4/13 10:29P Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday to you, my friends!! May your coffee be strong and your house be nice and quiet this morning! We had a busy day of kids soccer and basketball yesterday, so I m enjoying this morning when...

DAY AND NIGHT LOOK FROM A FAVORITE BRAND

The Middle Page 4/9 3:22A Cathy Williamson

DAY AND NIGHT LOOK FROM A FAVORITE BRAND Hello, everyone! Did you get a chance to see the eclipse (if you were in the path) yesterday? I didn t think it would be that big of a deal, but let me tell...

SALES ON SALES!

The Sister Studio 4/6 10:47P Jennifer Reed

Happppy Sunday, my friends! We have had a JAM packed week between a quick trip to Austin for work, playing catch up once I got back, and kids sports this week. Remi has a soccer tournament this...

You had me at Pastels! Cabi Spring 2024 Outfit Ideas

Style of Sam 4/6 10:46A Sam

[show_shopthepost_widget id="5171132"] The post You had me at Pastels! Cabi Spring 2024 Outfit Ideas appeared first on Style of Sam | DFW Fashion Blog .

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With no 1st-round pick, this year's draft lacks buzz for Houston Texans

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/18 8:16A Associated Press

The Houston Texans won last year’s NFL draft by taking C.J. Stroud.

Netflix announces new documentary series on the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/18 4:34A Katharine Finnerty

The show will follow the personal stories behind the uniforms through the 2023-24 season, from auditions to the NFL playoffs.

Stars beat Blues 2-1 in shootout after clinching No. 1 seed in Western Conference playoffs

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/18 12:30A Associated Press

The last time Dallas was the top seed in the West was 2016.

Caitlin Clark’s first WNBA game will be in Texas as Indiana Fever take on Dallas Wings

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/17 3:47A Katharine Finnerty

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and her new team, the Indiana Fever, will tip off against the Dallas Wings in Arlington for their first preseason game.

Urshela puts Detroit ahead in the 8th, Tigers hold on for 4-2 win over Rangers

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/17 12:49A Associated Press

The Rangers, who beat Detroit 1-0 in the series opener on Monday, haven’t won back-to-back games since a three-game win streak April 3-5.

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Spring into Action: The Spring Housing Market and the Ebby Halliday Companies Spring Home Tour are...

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 4/17 6:32A Steve Smith

15004 Bellbrook Drive | Addison | $2,650,000 | Open Sunday, April 21, 3 – 5 p.m. As the days grow longer and the flowers bloom, the spring housing market also heats up. This Sunday, April 21, offers...

JUST LISTED: Luxury Home Sale in Allen, TX at 1617 Whirlaway Court

DFW Urban Realty 4/13 7:38P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Luxury Living in the Heart of Lovejoy ISD: 1617 Whirlaway Court, Allen TX 75002 Discover unparalleled elegance and sophistication at 1617 Whirlaway Court, Allen, TX. This...

What’s So Grand About Grand Prairie Life?

VIP Realty 4/13 2:55A tom@57realty.com (Thomas Heinz)

If searching for a new spot in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Grand Prairie deserves a good look. It offers a sweet mix of affordability, location, and community, making it a...

The Tribute Features New Luxury Townhomes For Sale at Chelsea Green in The Colony, TX

DFW Urban Realty 4/9 10:47A broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Discover Luxury Lakeside Living at Chelsea Green in The Colony Experience the epitome of lakeside luxury living at Chelsea Green, nestled on the picturesque shores of Lake...

JUST LISTED: Completely Remodeled Home in Grapevine, TX

DFW Urban Realty 4/5 10:10P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed: 1507 Country Forest Court in Grapevine TX Tiffany Forest Addition Indulge in the allure of a positively gorgeous home, nestled in an absolute oasis in North...

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Judge fines Texas HHSC $100,000 per day over foster care failures

Spectrum Local News Health 4/16 4:38A Craig Huber

Allegations include abuse, neglect.

Houston hospital halts liver and kidney transplants after learning a doctor manipulated some...

Spectrum Local News Health 4/12 4:09A Associated Press

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is aware of the allegations, and an investigation is underway.

Ag commissioner says chickens destroyed to prevent bird flu spread being replaced

Spectrum Local News Health 4/11 5:48A Erin Davis

The disease struck about 40% of dairy cows in the Panhandle.

Study ranks Texas among worst states for quality of children’s health care

Spectrum Local News Health 4/10 5:16A Tanya Velazquez

Texas ranked 49th, following Wyoming and Mississippi, for the quality of children’s health in all 50 states.

Cariloop raises $20M with benefits for workers who care for family members

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/9 2:00A Holden Wilen

This Richardson-based company has developed a platform that helps caregivers. Now it has fresh capital to grow thanks to a $20 million round led by a Washington, D.C.-based...

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'Unprecedented' discovery of mysterious circular monument near 2 necropolises found in France

Live Science 4/18 10:55A

Archaeologists have discovered an unusual horseshoe-shaped monument and a collection of weapons and ornaments spanning multiple historical periods at a site in France. Located...

Alien life may thrive on purple planets, new study of extreme bacteria suggests

Live Science 4/18 10:14A

To find life on far-off planets, astronomers may need to look for pinpoints of purple. New research unravels the light signals that are likely to come from worlds where oxygen...

What Robert Kaplan, former Dallas Fed president, watches in the economy

Dallas Business Journal 4/18 9:36A Will Anderson

The former Dallas Fed president and CEO, who's now advising companies on a wide range of issues, cuts through the dizzying sea of economic indicators to discuss what really...

PE firms form cargo company in Dallas

Dallas Business Journal 4/18 8:56A Holden Wilen

Private equity firms from Los Angeles and Chicago acquired a majority stake in the "underlying entities" that develop and manufacture products under the Ty-Gard and Shock-Gard...

'Vampire' bacteria thirst for human blood — and cause deadly infections as they feed

Live Science 4/18 8:17A emily.cooke@futurenet.com (Emily

Vampires don t only haunt the pages of classic novels and spook us in horror movies — they re also lurking inside the human body. In new research, scientists have found that...