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Top Stories: ➊ – RFK Jr.'s mixed message about the measles outbreaks draws criticism from health officials (Wednesday), ➋ – Mahjong Is Having a Moment and Dallas Restaurants Want In (Wednesday), ➌ – The healthcare industry challenge: Cutting costs without compromising care (Thursday), ➍ – Video shows alleged Dallas school shooter entering through "unsecured" door, affidavit says (Wednesday), ➎ – Wilmer-Hutchins shooting suspect surrenders, was let in the building: affidavit (Wednesday)

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Plea hearing for alleged 2024 Wilmer-Hutchins High School shooter rescheduled

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 4/22 6:18A Julia Falcon

The alleged teen gunman in a 2024 shooting at Dallas ISD's Wilmer-Hutchins High School will appear in court on May 6. Ja'Kerian Rhodes-Ewing, who was 17 years old at the time...

Portion of I-35 at I-30 in Downtown Dallas shut down due to 18-wheeler crash

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 4/21 1:45A Julia Falcon

A portion of I-35E southbound at I-30 in Downtown Dallas shut down early Monday morning due to a crash involving an overturned 18-wheeler. The connector ramp from I-35E...

Dallas high school shooting unfolded in minutes, second student could face charges, police say

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 4/17 7:37A Julia Falcon

The shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School earlier this week unfolded in less than two minutes and began when another student let the armed suspect inside through a locked...

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Video shows alleged Dallas school shooter entering through "unsecured" door, affidavit says

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 4/16 6:33A Briauna Brown

The 17-year-old suspect who allegedly shot and injured several students at a Dallas high school on Tuesday was let inside by another student, an arrest affidavit revealed...

Video shows North Texas officer barely escaping serious injury as unlicensed teen crashes into...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 4/11 11:40A Doug Myers

Footage released Friday shows a Farmers Branch police officer narrowly avoiding serious harm when an unlicensed teenage driver lost control, veered off the wet road, and...

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SERVPRO Team Shaw Bolsters Growth with Two Major Acquisitions in 2025

Farmers Branch BubbleLife iReporter 4/22 11:48P Jennifer Halstead

SERVPRO Team Shaw Expands Again in 2025 SERVPRO Team Shaw , one of the largest franchises in the country, continues to make waves in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market under the leadership of...

Best Things to Do in DFW with Kids This Week (April 22 – 29, 2025)

Farmers Branch Family eGuide 4/22 5:21A Family eGuide

Spring is springing in North Texas and so are the events! We ve done the work and rounded up all the best things to do in DFW with kids this week in our latest issue. Flip...

Southlake Tennis Center Celebrates 25 Years of Serving the Community with May 10 Anniversary Event

Farmers Branch BubbleLife iReporter 4/22 3:28A Marlea Maschmeyer

Southlake Tennis Center (STC) , a beloved fixture in the Southlake community and one of the premier public tennis facilities in the country, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a fun-filled day...

New Avara For Warmer Days!

Tanya Foster 4/22 2:47A Tanya Foster

The Avara Summer Collection is officially here! Summer is quickly approaching, and that means it’s the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe with the latest warm-weather styles. I’m so excited to...

Junior Symphony Ball Shatters Records with Party at Gilley's

Farmers Branch BubbleLife iReporter 4/22 12:27A Deborah Brown

Junior Symphony Ball Shatters Records with Party With a Purpose at Gilleys Dallas $580,500 raised for Music Education and Outreach Programs The J unior Symphony Ball (JSB) Party With a Purpose...

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Five Days of Cinco? Mexican Sugar Is Bringing the Party

Crave DFW 4/23 6:59A Steven Doyle

Get ready to party, because Mexican Sugar is pulling out all the stops for Cinco de Mayo with a five-day celebration you won’t want to miss. From May 1 through May 5, each day...

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Style at Casa Alma

Crave DFW 4/23 5:35A Steven Doyle

There’s never a bad time for tacos and margaritas, but there’s something about Cinco de Mayo that makes them taste even better—especially when they come with irresistible deals. This May 5, elevate...

Why Texas Deserves a Spot on Every Wine Lover’s Map

Texas Wine Lover 4/23 4:47A Gus Hall

When you hear Texas, you immediately imagine cowboys, endless prairies, herds of bulls, oil rigs, and gas fields. But few people know that behind this rugged image lies...

Exploring the Versatility and Charm of Marsanne

Texas Wine Lover 4/22 12:50A Carl W. Hudson

Marsanne Grapes on the Vine – Used with Permission, Tablas Creek Winery This Texas Wine Lover post is about the lesser-known white grape variety, Marsanne (pronunciation...

First-Rate Restaurants in Richardson

Eater Dallas 4/18 3:31A Courtney E. Smith

Dim sum for days at Kirin Court. | Kirin Court Because eating well doesn’t need to mean leaving the ‘burbs Gone are the days when suburbanites had to trek out to the city for good food. Take...

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MY FAVORITE SPRING BLAZERS

The Middle Page 4/22 2:16A Cathy Williamson

MY FAVORITE SPRING BLAZERS Hello, ladies! I hope you all had a blessed Easter weekend! After we got back from St. Barts last Monday night, the week was a total blur! I had a lot to catch up on,...

SO??MANY??GOOD DEALS!!!?

The Sister Studio 4/14 3:57A Jennifer Reed

Happy Monday, my friends! I m sitting here with my coffee, thinking about the week ahead. I hope all of you have a wonderful start to the week today, and that this week is a week of new beginnings,...

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER: EASTER DRESSES (THAT WILL WORK ALL SPRING LONG

The Middle Page 4/11 6:00A Cathy Williamson

Yes, I’m that person rolling in fashionably late with Easter dress ideas, but hear me out! If you’re still staring at your closet wondering what to wear for church or brunch this Sunday, I’ve got you...

5 Beauty Must haves: All Amazon!?

The Sister Studio 4/11 4:58A Jennifer Reed

Happy Friday, my friends! We made it to the weekend, wahoo!! I wanted to do something a little different today and sing praises to 5 Beauty Products that I looooove from Amazon . These are all...

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UTEP disbands women's tennis program, citing rising costs with NCAA settlement looming

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/23 3:38A Associated Press

The school says discontinuing tennis would allocate more money toward the remaining programs and create more opportunities for female athletes.

Semien hits 3-run homer, Rangers beat A's 8-5 while Pederson slump reaches 0 for 41

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/23 3:16A Associated Press

Wyatt Langford, Josh Smith and Jake Burger hit solo homers for the Rangers on a night the teams combined for eight long balls.

TCU and North Carolina will open '26 in Ireland after Belichick's debut this year at home vs. Frogs

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/22 7:24A Associated Press

The Aer Lingus College Football Classic will be played at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Aug. 29, 2026.

Hunter Brown stars as the Astros shut out the Blue Jays 7-0

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/22 3:19A Associated Press

Jose Altuve hit a two-run double, helping the Astros win for the third time in four games.

Mavs GM Nico Harrison says fans' love for Luka Doncic was deeper than he knew, but stands by trade

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/22 2:44A Associated Press

Despite the persistent catcalls from fans for him to be fired, Harrison still believes it was the right move.

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JUST LISTED: Updated 3 Car Garage Home For Sale in Denton, TX

DFW Urban Realty 4/19 9:48P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed: Updated Home For Sale at 1400 San Marino Lane in Denton, TX – Ridgemont Addition 1400 San Marino Lane, Denton TX 76205 – Ridgemont Addition If you’re buying a...

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Spring allergies are back. Here's how to check pollen levels and keep from sneezing

Spectrum Local News Health 4/19 5:14A Associated Press

The severity of your allergies can depend on where you live, what you’re allergic to and your lifestyle.

Bird flu detected in 4 mammal species in Texas Panhandle

Spectrum Local News Health 4/17 4:36A Christine Sanchez

The virus was found in foxes, raccoons, striped skunks and domestic cats in six counties.

The healthcare industry challenge: Cutting costs without compromising care

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/17 4:03A BOK Financial

Medical providers across the country are in the midst of a financial struggle, faced with ever-rising costs and operational complexities that threaten their viability and can...

RFK Jr.'s mixed message about the measles outbreaks draws criticism from health officials

Spectrum Local News Health 4/16 2:36A Associated Press

Kennedy has not been regularly briefed in person on the outbreak by his own infectious disease experts at the CDC at least through March 21.

Study: Austin among top healthiest cities in U.S., other Texas cities lag behind

Spectrum Local News Health 4/15 6:30A Kaila Garrett

Several Texas cities ranked near the bottom of the list of the healthiest cities to live in America, except for Austin, Texas.

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Southlake Tennis Center Celebrates 25 Years of Serving the Community with May 10 Anniversary Event

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 4/22 8:28A Marlea Maschmeyer

Dickey’s Barbecue Heats Up Global Markets with Korean Retail Debut

Restaurant News 4/22 11:31A RestaurantNews.com

All-Pork Sausage Ropes Hit International Shelves as Brand Expands Its Smoky Footprint Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) The pit-smoked flavor of Texas is heading overseas as...

Feel All of the Action! High-Tech Immersive D-BOX Seating Available @ Galaxy Theatres Grandscape

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 4/22 4:29A Culver Public Relations

Galaxy Theatres Grandscape is now offering an unforgettable experience with its exclusive D-BOX motion seats installed just in time for summer blockbuster season. D-BOX is an immersive seating...

Grilled Asparagus

Love and Lemons 4/22 3:09A Jeanine Donofrio

Grilled asparagus is the best spring and summer side dish! It s tender, juicy, and lightly charred, and it cooks in minutes on the grill. Seasoned simply with olive oil, salt,...

Exclusive: Representative Chellie Pingree Introduces Agriculture Resilience Act

Civil Eats 4/22 2:00A Lisa Held

April 22, 2025 – Today, Representative Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) re-introduced her Agriculture Resilience Act (ARA), an ambitious bill that she says could give farmers an...