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Top Stories: ➊ – Texas Wine Growers Announces an Advocate Membership (Wednesday), ➋ – Chocolate Bash Expands its Delectable Reach with New Master Franchisee in Dallas, Texas (Wednesday), ➌ – Dickey’s Barbecue in the Lineup for Dallas Cowboys Draft Party Presented by Miller Lite (Wednesday), ➍ – Bar Ditch Winery (Thursday), ➎ – Layne’s Chicken Fingers Coming to Wyoming With New One-Unit Deal (Thursday)

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4th person arrested in connection to Irving double murder, suspect still wanted

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 5/1 10:05A S.E. Jenkins

IRVING Irving police arrested a fourth person in connection to a deadly double shooting investigation . Escarleth Mejia is accused of hindering the apprehension of a known...

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues to block rule requiring background checks in private gun sales

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 5/1 7:00A Phil Prazan

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is once again in a legal battle with the federal government. This time the issue is over requiring background checks for private-owner gun...

Restaurant chain Steak and Ale postpones North Texas comeback

Dallas Business Journal 5/1 6:57A Krista Summerville

The restaurant chain had said it was returning to the area in 2024 with a location in Grand Prairie some time in 2024. But now those plans have been altered.

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!

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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...

North DFW Events May 2024

The Colony Family eGuide 5/1 8:28A Valerie

This issue is loaded with lots of local events and activities! Download this week s issue here Let us know what you think:) Be sure to share this guide with friends and...

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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Celebrate Mom, Dad, and Grads with Ono Hawaiian BBQ!

Restaurant News 5/1 9:08A RestaurantNews.com

( RestaurantNews.com ) WHAT: Looking for the perfect gift for Moms, Dads, and Grads? From May 1st until June 16th, Ono Hawaiian BBQ is gifting customers a $10 bonus...

Chick N Max Headed to Southwestern Missouri Thanks to Multi-Unit Deal with Subway Veteran

Restaurant News 5/1 8:46A RestaurantNews.com

Home of the Better Chicken Sandwich to enter the Springfield market with three restaurants Wichita, KS ( RestaurantNews.com ) Chick N Max – a next generation fast casual...

Juice It Up! Introduces Three Hydration-Boosting Blends as Temperatures Heat Up

Restaurant News 5/1 8:00A RestaurantNews.com

Juice It Up! Launches Mango Lychee, Blueberry Pomegranate, and Strawberry Guava Blends Leading Smoothie, Juice and Superfruit Bowl Chain Releases Delightful Blends Line...

Back By Popular Demand, Ruby Slipper Reintroduces Fan Favorites

Restaurant News 5/1 7:16A RestaurantNews.com

New Orleans-style brunch brand introduces limited-time menu items celebrating beloved flavors New Orleans, LA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Today marks the 16th anniversary of the...

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...

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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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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.

Caitlin Clark to make WNBA debut Friday in Arlington

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/1 3:23A Michael Lozano

Caitlin Clark to make WNBA debut Friday in Arlington

Videos of Georgia pitcher before and during his dominant outing leads Texas A&M coach to suspect...

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/1 1:39A Associated Press

Georgia declined to comment or make Mracna available. The Southeastern Conference declined comment.

Rangers' Max Scherzer scratched from 2nd scheduled rehab start because of sore thumb

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/1 12:49A Associated Press

The 39-year-old Scherzer had been scheduled to start for Double-A Frisco at Corpus Christi on Tuesday night.

Rangers' Jon Gray holds Nationals to 3 singles over 8 innings in a 7-1 win

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/1 12:33A Associated Press

Josh Smith and Leody Taveras homered for the Rangers, who have won back-to-back games for only the second time since April 6.

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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...

Tax Assessments are Arriving. Wondering About Your Property’s Value?

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 4/18 10:41A Steve Smith

Many homeowners are expressing surprise – if not outright shock – upon receiving their annual statement from the local tax appraiser’s office. Now’s an excellent time to take a look at the difference...

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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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Homelessness counts in Dallas, Collin counties at lowest levels since 2015

Dallas Business Journal 5/1 9:51A Rachel Snyder

The levels were at their lowest since 2015, according to Housing Forward, the nonprofit agency that leads the response to homelessness in the counties.

Crop of new office towers coming to Frisco Station

Dallas Business Journal 5/1 9:48A Noor Adatia

Situated between Warren Parkway and John Hickman Parkway, the Towers at Frisco Station is expected to include up to five office buildings, adding potentially up to 3 million...

Unity Partners reportedly targets $300M for debut private equity fund

Dallas Business Journal 5/1 9:37A Holden Wilen

Unity Partners, founded in 2022, is reportedly looking to raise a few hundred million for its initial fund. Learn more about the firm's strategy and its investments so far in...