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BOOK REVIEW: LEFT (TERRAN INCOGNITA, #1) by Paul McGrath

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Top Stories: ➊ – Kenny's Restaurant Group to Reward Most Loyal Fans with Free Food (Monday), ➋ – 2025 Mansfield High School Tiger Volleyball Camp - Registration is OPEN! (Tuesday), ➌ – 2025 TEXSOM Awards – Texas Results (Thursday), ➍ – Stray Grape Urban Winery (Thursday), ➎ – Best Wines to Accompany a Poker Night (Thursday)

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South Dallas YMCA building nears renovation completion

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 3/28 3:52A Alanna Quillen

The much-anticipated new Park South Family YMCA is on track to open early this summer, marking a major milestone in the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas’ strategic growth plan....

Dallas nonprofit pushes for bills supporting youth in crisis as legislative deadline nears

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 3/25 3:44A Alanna Quillen

With just over two months left in the Texas legislative session, lawmakers are considering several bills aimed at improving mental health and substance use treatment for...

Dallas County inmates hospitalized after transport van accident, police say

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 3/19 8:10A Lauren Harper

Investigations are underway after an accident involving a Dallas County Sheriff s Office transport van hospitalized 11 inmates on Tuesday morning, according to police. At...

Related: Dallas County inmate van involved in crash, sheriff's office says CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News

U.S. 75 in North Dallas reopens hours after pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 3/19 7:16A Hannah Jones

Police are investigating a crash in Dallas where a pedestrian was fatally struck by a car on Highway 75 on Wednesday morning, officials say. According to the Dallas County Sheriff s Office, the...

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Everyday Looks I’ve Been Wearing

Brighton the Day 3/28 9:39A Brighton

If you’re anything like me, you want everyday looks that feel just as good as they look. Whether I’m heading out for errands, meeting a friend for coffee, or working from home, I always try to reach...

BOOK REVIEW: LEFT (TERRAN INCOGNITA, #1) by Paul McGrath

Farmers Branch BubbleLife iReporter 3/25 8:51P KAREN SIDDALL

Left Terran Incognita, #1 by Paul McGrath Delightful, with unexpectedly perfect plot twists. Left is the first book in author Paul McGraths new science fiction series, Terran Incognita, and...

KEEP IRVING BEAUTIFUL SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR ANNUAL AWARDS

Farmers Branch BubbleLife iReporter 3/24 10:14P kibjulie17

KEEP IRVING BEAUTIFUL SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR ANNUAL AWARDS Mayor and KIB Awards Honor Irvings Difference Makers (IRVING, TEXAS) - Keep Irving Beautiful is asking for nominations to be submitted for...

2025 Mansfield High School Tiger Volleyball Camp - Registration is OPEN!

Farmers Branch BubbleLife iReporter 3/24 10:06P Julie Price

Registration for our 2025 Mansfield Tiger Volleyball Camp is open - sign your kiddos up now so they don't miss out on all the fun!!!! 2025 Mansfield Tiger Volleyball Camp June 16th - 19th @ Mansfield...

BOOK REVIEW: COPS & ROBBERS (PARKER CITY MYSTERY, #5) by Justin M. Kiska

Farmers Branch BubbleLife iReporter 3/24 7:40P KAREN SIDDALL

Cops & Robbers Parker City Mystery, #5 by Justin M. Kiska Another intriguing mystery with its roots in the past. Cops & Robbers is the fifth outing for Parker Citys crack detective team, Sgt. Ben...

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How would the Texas school choice program work? Republicans push to pass bill

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 3/31 6:24A Lacey Beasley

A controversial education savings account proposal, commonly known as school choice or school vouchers, is once again making waves at the Texas Capitol, with House Bill 3...

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The Final Jasper’s Steakhouse Is Gone Forever, Plus More Dallas Restaurant Closings

Eater Dallas 3/27 3:03A Courtney E. Smith

Farewell to the Zodiac Room in Neiman Marcus. | Joe Schildhorn/Patrick McMullan Meddlesome Moth is also among the spots saying goodbye to Dallas this month In a fast-paced city like Dallas,...

2025 TEXSOM Awards – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 3/26 9:05P Jeff Cope

The 2025 TEXSOM Awards have been announced, and these are the results for Texas wineries. The TEXSOM Awards judging took place February 15 18, 2025 at Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas. There...

Stray Grape Urban Winery

Texas Wine Lover 3/26 8:00P Jeff Cope

More and more wineries are opening around the San Antonio area, but Stray Grape Urban Winery has been in San Antonio since 2008. It started as a Water 2 Wine franchise by the...

Best Wines to Accompany a Poker Night

Texas Wine Lover 3/26 7:54P Gus Hall

Even though wine has actually been a staple of social gatherings for a long time, people no longer use it just for fancy dinners or romantic evenings. According to recent data...

Kenny's Restaurant Group to Reward Most Loyal Fans with Free Food

Farmers Branch BubbleLife iReporter 3/23 11:12P Kelly Hunter

All the restaurants founded by noted chef and restaurateur Kenny Bowers have grown with the premise that every day is a holiday and every meal a feast. The restaurants care and dedication to their...

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March Amazon Finds—on SALE!

The Sister Studio 3/27 3:24A Jennifer Reed

Happy Thursday, my friends! May your coffee be nice and strong today we re sooo close to Friday! Amazon is doing a big Spring Sale this week so I wanted to round up all of my March favorites, several...

A Colorful Table Setting For 10 or Just Two!

Color and Chic 3/26 4:35A Hoang-Kim

Spring is here and it s time to host! Whether you re inviting 10 people over or just one or two, I think it speaks volume to set the table and pull out the pretty napkins. Not only will it make things...

STRIPES: THE TIMELESS TREND FOR EFFORTLESS SPRING AND SUMMER STYLE

The Middle Page 3/23 5:57A Cathy Williamson

STRIPES: THE TIMELESS TREND FOR EFFORTLESS SPRING AND SUMMER STYLE Hello ladies! How is everyone today? I have been in Ojai Valley since Wednesday to see my daughter. She had an emergency surgery on...

LIVE NOW: Target’s MASSIVE SALE!?

The Sister Studio 3/23 4:54A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Sunday everyone! We are home after spending the week in Colorado for Spring Break let s just say my snowboarding isn t going to be winning awards anytime soon, but we had SO much fun all...

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Houston's defense carries Cougars into 7th Final Four with 69-50 March Madness win over Tennessee

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/30 10:39A Associated Press

The Cougars will face Cooper Flagg and five-time national champ Duke Saturday in San Antonio.

Texas Rangers place 3B Josh Jung on 10-day IL with neck spasms

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/30 8:42A Associated Press

Jung batted twice in an exhibition game at home Monday night before exiting because of neck stiffness.

Battle for Texas: Former Big-12 foes TCU, Texas ready for Elite Eight showdown at women's tourney

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/30 7:21A Associated Press

With historical rivalries at play, TCU aims to continue its winning streak and reach the Final Four.

Mavericks outlast Bulls 120-119 to pad lead in play-in race

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/30 6:36A Associated Press

Dallas led by 11 points late in the fourth quarter but Chicago cut it to 118-116 with 8.6 seconds left.

Tatum's 29 points, 10 rebounds powers Celtics past Spurs for eighth straight victory, 121-111

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/30 6:29A Associated Press

Keldon Johnson had 23 points and Stephon Castle added 22 points as the Spurs lost their third straight.

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Alcon to buy Lensar in deal worth up to $430M

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/27 1:23A Sydney Asher

The companies will come together to advance robotic laser technology in cataract surgery; improving precision, reducing patient comfort, and providing faster recovery time....

Texas measles outbreak expected to last for months, though vaccinations are up from last year

Spectrum Local News Health 3/21 6:54A Associated Press

Pharmacies across the U.S., especially in Texas, are seeing more demand for MMR shots.

Nestlé recalls some Lean Cuisine, Stouffer's meals

Spectrum Local News Health 3/19 3:15A Lydia Taylor

The company is asking consumers to return the products to the retailer from where it was purchased.

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How to Roast Garlic

Joyful Healthy Eats 3/30 11:00P Krista

A step-by-step tutorial on how to roast garlic to make any dish the bomb diggity! It s so simple with just two ingredients, and it s done in only 30 minutes. This post is dedicated to all you garlic...

Easy Carrot Cake

Love and Lemons 3/30 2:24A Jeanine Donofrio

Jack declared this carrot cake recipe the best he s ever tried. Coming from him, that s high praise, because carrot cake is his favorite dessert of all time! I don t disagree...

Dickey’s Barbecue Expands in Texas with New Canton Location

Restaurant News 3/29 3:44A RestaurantNews.com

Continued collaboration with Road Ranger Travel Centers brings authentic Texas barbecue to even more travelers Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Dickey’s Barbecue...

NSAC Applauds Bicameral Reintroduction of the Save Our Small Farms Act

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 3/28 7:48A Laura Zaks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 NSAC Applauds Bicameral Reintroduction...

Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Joyful Healthy Eats 3/27 11:00P Krista

These Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers are a simple dinner recipe filled with rich flavorful turkey bolognese your family will love. The perfect comforting weeknight meal! There s a lot of love in this...