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Summertime: Prime Time for Earaches

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The Warren Center Supporters Raise a Glass for Autism Awareness

Farmers Branch BubbleLife iReporter 5/20 4:18A Dana Cobb

The Warren Center invited donors and friends of the nonprofit to celebrate Month of the Young Child at a cocktail reception hosted at Park City Club on Thursday, April 28. Guests had the pleasure of...

Accusations fly as 30th District Democratic primary heats up

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 5/19 1:51P Jack Fink

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - The Democratic primary runoff for the 30th Congressional District grew even more contentious on May 19 amid accusations of lies and distortions between...

Plano Fundraiser Connects Local Veterans with National Military Transition Organization

Farmers Branch BubbleLife iReporter 5/18 11:00P Michelle Buckalew

The Honor Foundation, a military career transition organization that serves U.S. Special Operations Forces, and Surefox North America, a local veteran-owned and operated security consulting firm, were...

Texas Womens Foundation Honored Seven Women at its Leadership Forum and Awards Celebration

Farmers Branch BubbleLife iReporter 5/18 6:47A Juliette DC

Texas Womens Foundation held its Leadership Forum & Awards Celebration (LFAC), presented by AT&T, on April 26 at the Dallas Omni Hotel and raised more than $600,000 to help lift up women and girls....

Dallas police officer arrested again for child sex assault

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 5/17 1:14P CBSDFW Staff

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - A Dallas police officer who was accused of sexually abusing a child last year has been arrested on a second charge of Sexual Assault of a Child. On June...

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New House: Special Details…How to Make Your Home Look More High End.

House of Hargrove 5/20 12:00A houseofhargrove@gmail.com

So much of a home comes down to the special details. It takes extra work to get these right, but it is so worth it. It adds to the charm of the home and elevates it from a...

Summer Outfit Inspiration

Tanya Foster 5/19 4:39P Tanya Foster

Summer is around the corner, which means lots of travel and outdoor events. I am definitely looking forward to lots of pool time, patio cocktails and dinners al fresco. We have some upcoming beach...

Something Navy Spring Favs

Brighton the Day 5/19 7:07A megan hopkins

If it hasn t been abundantly clear by now, I basically live in loungewear or bump-friendly dresses when I m pregnant. I m not a big fan of maternity jeans (in my opinion, they...

Summertime: Prime Time for Earaches

Farmers Branch BubbleLife iReporter 5/19 4:21A Jamie Spence

For Frisco ISD and the surrounding school districts, summer starts in a week! For many kids, summertime means increased time in the pool, at the lake, or visiting the ocean. This also means an...

Tips to Stay Safe in the North Texas Heat

Farmers Branch BubbleLife iReporter 5/18 11:00P Marisa Britt

IRVING The start of May has been among the five warmest on record in North Texas, according to meteorologists. Unseasonably hot temperatures earlier than normal have provided little time for the body...

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Uplift Educations Robust Counselling Services Department Hosts a Series of Activities During May

Farmers Branch BubbleLife iReporter 5/18 3:29A Dana Cobb

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Uplift Education 's Counseling Services is hosting their inaugural Parent Symposium Saturday, May 14th. Parent Symposium is a conference-style event that...

Watch Convocations Live!

Jesuit Dallas 5/10 1:35A Griffin Miller

Join us via livestream for this year's Awards Convocations. - Senior Convocations: Friday, May 13 at 9 a.m. - Junior Convocations: Thursday, May 19 at 10 a.m. - Sophomore Convocations: Tuesday, May 17...

Class of 2022: Get Ready for College!

Jesuit Dallas 5/9 11:29P Griffin Miller

Seniors are invited for a prelection of the first year of college on Tuesday, May 17 at 7 p.m. in the Terry Center. RSVP online or watch the livestream by clicking below.

Find the Perfect Graduation Gift

Jesuit Dallas 5/9 10:28P Griffin Miller

The Ranger Connection is ready for St. Patrick's Day! Stop by the store or shop online to purchase this year's Jesuit shamrock Comfort Color t-shirt while supplies last.

Student Honor Societies Recognized

Farmers Branch BubbleLife iReporter 5/9 12:30A Jacqui Nickell

Mu Alpha Theta (Mathematics), Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (Spanish), Société Honoraire de Français (French), Rho Kappa (Social Studies), Science National Honor Society,...

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Reddy Vineyards

Texas Wine Lover 5/20 1:00A Jeff Cope

Reddy Vineyards has long been known as one of the pioneering and premier grape growers in Texas led by Dr. Vijay Reddy who started growing grapes in 1997. Since 2019, the vineyard started making its...

Dotson-Cervantes – Voca, TX

Texas Wine Lover 5/19 1:01A Jim Baker

Our second stop in our Mason County winery tour was to Dotson-Cervantes in Voca. We met Alphonse Dotson and Martha Cervantes years ago at William Chris Vineyards where they were selling their Gotas de...

Cassaro Winery Corsicana

Texas Wine Lover 5/18 12:25A Jeff Cope

Cassaro Winery in Ovilla, Texas is located south of Dallas and since 2019 when they first opened, owners John and Jill Matthews have been expanding constantly. Their location in Ovilla is well-known...

Dare To Discover Our Outdoors By Dining Al Fresco with Open Palette at Sheraton Dallas

Farmers Branch BubbleLife iReporter 5/18 12:24A Culver Public Relations

Open Palette's second Al Fresco Dining Experience event which includes all-you-can-eat BBQ, beer, wine and live music is this Saturday, May 21 from 2pm to 6pm. Open Palette is located inside Sheraton...

How and When did Europe Discover American Wines?

Texas Wine Lover 5/17 12:22A Guest

The history of American wines is a synthesis of the history of the United States and the American way of life. Waves of colonization, prohibition, wars, and finally notoriety, the result of long...

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THE PERFECT SUMMER BLAZER

The Middle Page 5/20 2:36A Cathy Williamson

THE PERFECT SUMMER BLAZER Happy Friday! What a blur this week has been. It will take me some time to catch up on my sleep after my adventures in babysitting ! I ve talked to more grandmothers who say...

Deals on Deals on Deals!

The Sister Studio 5/19 10:03P Jennifer Reed

Wahooooo! The weekend is HERE! I feel like this week flew by! Last weekend I went to Savannah for my girlfriend s bachelorette celebration and we had the best time; the weather was glorious! There...

Business Casual Attire for Women

Color and Chic 5/19 1:14P Quincy

A lot has changed since early 2020, including the standards for workwear. If you’re not already back in the office, you likely will be soon, which is why I wanted to do a business casual attire for...

VACATION LOOK WITH SAKS FIFTH AVENUE

The Middle Page 5/18 9:31A Cathy Williamson

VACATION LOOK WITH SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Happy Wednesday! Well, later today is officially the end of my four days/night of babysitting duty, and I will say that it was so fun but exhausting (even though I...

New sunglasses for summer

Krystal Schlegel 5/17 10:49A krystal

I am really excited for Summer this year! We will be spending a lot of time outside on our patio, riding bikes, going to the park, to the pool and going for our daily walks with the kids! We also have...

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Rick Bowness won’t return as coach of Dallas Stars

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/20 8:52A Associated Press

Bowness, 67, was not under contract this season.

Astros continue home dominance against Rangers with 5-1 win

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/20 2:00A Associated Press

Manager Dusty Baker's decision paid off when Maldonado hit a three-run double to give the Astros some insurance in a 5-1 win over the Texas Rangers.

Lo van Pham honored to be first Asian American official

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/19 8:08A Associated Press

Van Pham attended officiating clinics and camps after moving back to Texas from Colorado.

ACHIEVERS BOYS GYMNASTICS TEAM MEMBERS COMPETE AT GYMNASTICS DEVELOPMENTAL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Farmers Branch BubbleLife iReporter 5/19 2:09A Frank Kudlac

ACHIEVERS BOYS GYMNASTICS TEAM MEMBERS COMPETE AT USA GYMNASTICS DEVELOPMENTAL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS FIRST NATIONAL MEDAL ACHIEVED Mesa, AZ Two boys from the Achievers gymnastics boys team competed...

Curry’s 21 points, 12 boards lead Warriors in Game 1, 112-87

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/19 1:23A Associated Press

Warriors beat the Mavericks 112-87 on Wednesday night for a 1-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.

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3 Reasons You Should Move to Garland TX

DFW Urban Realty 5/12 3:08P info@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenneth

If you’re looking for a new North Texas home and are open to various locations around the DFW area, Garland is one city you should seriously consider. Perfect located just...

ICYMI: Construction Resumes For High-Profile Development in Downtown Dallas

DFW Urban Realty 5/11 12:37P info@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenneth

In case you missed it, the brand new development slated for 2200 Jackson Street that has been in the works for years is finally moving forward, according to new reports. ...

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ScionHealth moves to acquire Dallas-based Cornerstone Healthcare Group

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/20 9:46A Laurel Deppen

ScionHealth was formed late last year. If approved this would be its first acquisition.

Jubilee Park and Parkland team up to build a health clinic in southeast Dallas

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/20 9:43A Plamedie Ifasso

The health clinic will have a primary care physician, dentist and two mental health counselors.

Plano health-tech firm VitalTech raises about $14 million, filing shows

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/20 3:39A Brian Womack

According to the filing earlier this week it’s part of an effort to get roughly $16 million, and the funding is tied to equity.

Pharos Capital Group makes third investment in renal care company with latest fund

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/17 3:06A Catherine Leffert

The middle-market private equity firm invested in a dialysis and renal telemedicine company in its latest deal.

Stock rebound uncertain for U.S. biotechs as risks multiply for investors

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/13 7:44A Connor Penegar

U.S. biotechs and other health care stocks accounted for about 11% of all losses in U.S. equity values during the five-month period analyzed by The Business Journals.

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Inside Five of the Southern-Inspired Global Dishes on the Beast & Company’s Menu

Eater Dallas 5/20 3:45A Courtney E. Smith

Owner Dustin Lee and Chef Michael Arlt of The Beast & Company in Fort Worth. Five dishes that highlight the historical roots of Southern favorites, from redfish court boullon to a buttermilk tart Chef...

Pineapple Ginger Beer Mocktail

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/19 11:00P Krista

This 4 Ingredient Pineapple Ginger Beer Mocktail is a tropical fiesta for your taste buds! Made with sweet pineapple juice, fresh blackberries, zesty lime juice and bubbly ginger beer, it s an easy...

Montana Lentil Farmers Go Against the Grain to Build Thriving Organic Business

Civil Eats 5/19 10:00P Ken Roseboro

David Oien doesn’t seem like a renegade. He’s a friendly, down-to-earth, third-generation Montana farmer. But Oien and his fellow farmers at Timeless Seeds are renegades. In Montana, a state dominated...

Local Family to Open New Rush Bowls Location in DFW

Restaurant News 5/19 6:36A RestaurantNews.com

Rush Bowls Brings All-Natural and Healthy Blended Fruit Bowls to Southlake Southlake, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Rush Bowls – the Colorado-based fast-casual concept known for...

Blueberry Pancakes

Love and Lemons 5/19 4:00A Jeanine Donofrio

Tell me, is there anything better than starting your day with a stack of homemade blueberry pancakes? After eating them almost every morning this week (I made a big batch last weekend and froze the...