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Memorial Day Kicks Off Outdoor Summer Cooking Season: Time to Prioritize Food Safety Measures

Drawing & Painting Summer Camp - June 10-13, Age 6+

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Drawing & Painting Summer Camp - June 10-13, Age 6+

Farmers Branch BubbleLife iReporter 5/22 4:22A nisha Shah

Dive into creativity at Falak Art Studio Drawing & Painting Summer Camp! Ages 6+ June 10-13, Mon to Thurs, 12-3 pm (CT) $225 includes all supplies and snacks No prior art knowledge is required! ...

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Traffic at near standstill at I-20 & I-45 due to repairs: Dallas County Sheriff's Office

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 5/21 11:04A Doug Myers

DALLAS Traffic is backed up for motorists at I-20 and I-45, according to the Dallas County Sheriff's Office. The backups are due to highway repairs at I-45 and Dowdy Ferry...

Photographer declines to pursue charges in assault case Dallas police tied to Rashee Rice

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 5/21 8:07A Kelli Smith, Jamie Landers | The

The photographer who accused Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice of assaulting him at a downtown Dallas nightclub earlier this month will not pursue charges, Dallas police officials told The...

Texas primary runoff elections: What to know before you vote

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 5/19 10:19A S.E. Jenkins

NORTH TEXAS Texans are once again heading to the polls. Early voting in the May 28 runoff election begins Monday and runs through Friday. The runoff election features races in which no candidate...

Driver ejected, killed in rollover crash along I20 in Dallas

DFW Scanner 5/19 8:40A dfwscanner

At 2:34am this morning, Dallas Fire Rescue and Dallas County Sheriff s deputies responded to a rollover accident in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 20 near Wheatland Road....

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The Story: A Houston Man’s Double Life That Became the Film ‘Hit Man’

Texas Monthly 5/22 8:50A Texas Monthly

Gary Johnson was a seemingly mild-mannered part-time college professor. But outside of class, he would moonlight as a professional hit man or so the clients thought. Because it was all an act....

The Diamond (and Sapphire and Tanzanite) of the Season

Texas Monthly 5/22 7:20A Laura Mallonee

Robert Turner s journey into gem collecting began innocently enough. As an Austinite in the early 1980s, he hunted for the mica, quartz, and other sparkly rocks a kid might find in a museum gift shop....

H&M at Galleria Dallas Reopens with Stunning New H&M Home Shop

Farmers Branch BubbleLife iReporter 5/22 6:58A Kelly Hunter

Global fashion retailer reopens location in Dallas, TX on Thursday, May 23 rd at noon. H&M, the beloved fashion brand, is thrilled to announce the grand reopening of its Galleria Dallas store after an...

Crystal Mason Became a Public Example When Convicted of Illegal Voting. Six Years Later, She’s Still...

Texas Monthly 5/22 6:44A Alexa Ura

She was stuck in a drive-through line, of all places, when she got the call she had hoped would finally allow her to move forward with her life.It was late March and Crystal Mason had just placed her...

Memorial Day Kicks Off Outdoor Summer Cooking Season: Time to Prioritize Food Safety Measures

Farmers Branch BubbleLife iReporter 5/22 6:38A Taylor Mayad

By Dr. Carolyn Scott, Family Medicine, WellMed at Rosedale Memorial Day weekend is a time to remember and honor the men and women who have served our country. Its also the traditional start of the...

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Chico Taco Lounge to Expand to Dallas

Crave DFW 5/22 7:00A Steven Doyle

Frisco residents already know that Chído Taco Lounge is the ideal spot for tacos and tequilas. Soon, Dallas diners can enjoy the same great offerings, but without the drive up north. Because on May...

Tell Dad He's in his Prime with Barrel & Bones Smokin' Father's Day Special

Farmers Branch BubbleLife iReporter 5/22 2:28A Kelly Hunter

Barrel & Bones is known for the wide array of prime meats it smokes daily, including brisket, sausage, pork belly and more. But for Fathers Day, the pitmasters are crafting a special perfect to...

2024 Great American International Wine Competition – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 5/22 1:11A Jeff Cope

The 2024 Great American International Wine Competition was held May 4-5, 2024, in Rochester, NY. Longhorn Cellars was the only Texas winery awarded medals: 2020 Estate Merlot, Medal: Platinum , Class:...

Andreucci Winery Opens Location on Highway 290

Texas Wine Lover 5/18 4:31A Laurie Ware

A few years ago, it was hard to drive down Main Street in Fredericksburg without seeing the larger-than-life half-face of Flavio Andreucci staring back at you from the southeast corner of Washington...

Spinning for Sips: A Guide to Pairing Wine with Your Slot Play

Texas Wine Lover 5/17 7:04A Guest

Slot machines and wine are fun things. This article talks about enjoying both together. We ll explain how to choose a wine to make slot play better. It s not just drinking or playing slots, it s about...

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My Favorite Home Decor From Wayfair’s Memorial Day Clearance!

Color and Chic 5/20 7:15A Hoang-Kim

I m so excited to be partnering with Wayfair to share some of my favorite home decor from their Memorial Day Clearance. We have purchased so many items from Wayfair for our home, including some big...

WHITE SUMMER SKIRTS

The Middle Page 5/19 5:54A Cathy Williamson

Hi! I hope you are having a great weekend! We flew to Montana on Thursday and will head home tomorrow. We came to buy some furniture for a little place we bought in Deer Lodge at Rock Creek Cattle...

Amazon, Target ??, and MORE! ??????

The Sister Studio 5/19 3:58A Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday, my friends!! We had a busy day of kids sports yesterday, and are going to take it easy today and rest up for the kids last week of school next week! I think my entire house is counting...

THE BEST WEDDING GUEST DRESSES

The Middle Page 5/14 3:04A Cathy Williamson

THE BEST WEDDING GUEST DRESSEs DRESS // SHOES (same but reversed color) // BAG Hello ladies! I hope you all had a wonderful Mother s Day weekend! You all will never believe what happened to me on...

My Paula’s Choice Promo is HERE!!

The Sister Studio 5/13 4:03A Jennifer Reed

It is a HAPPY Monday today because I m sooo, SO excited about the Paula s Choice code that I have for us today!! It is truly an incredible deal and I ll share all the details below. I have a ton of...

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Kyle Tucker homers twice, Peña's RBI in 10th lifts Astros to 6-5 win over Angels

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/22 1:07A Associated Press

Kyle Tucker homered twice to give him an MLB-leading 17 and Jeremy Peña’s RBI single with one out in the 10th inning lifted the Astros to a win.

Ranger Suárez improves to 9-0, Harper homers in Phillies' 5-2 win over Rangers

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/22 12:58A Associated Press

Ranger Suárez stuck out 10 over seven innings and improved to 9-0 to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to their MLB-best 35th win.

Schanuel, O'Hoppe, Adell all homer in 7-run fifth to give Angels 9-7 win over Astros

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/21 3:05A Associated Press

The Los Angeles Angels jumped on Framber Valdez for seven runs in the fifth inning to power them to a 9-7 win over the Houston Astros on Monday night.

Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren headline NBA All-Rookie team

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/21 1:47A Associated Press

San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama was a unanimous selection for the NBA’s All-Rookie team this season, the league revealed Monday.

Rangers are undefeated at .500 to keep World Series champs from a losing record with Bochy

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/20 5:36A Associated Press

The Rangers haven’t gotten any real momentum going nearly one-third of the way into Bochy's second season with them.

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Just Listed: Luxury Home in Grapevine, TX For Sale at 1507 Country Forest Ct

DFW Urban Realty 5/12 8:11P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

If you're searching for a luxury home in Grapevine, be sure to check out 1507 Country Forest Court located in Tiffany Forest Addition in Grapevine. 1507 Country Forest Ct. in...

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Daily marijuana use outpaces daily drinking in the U.S., a new study says

Spectrum Local News Health 5/22 5:34A Associated Press

Research shows that high-frequency users are more likely to become addicted to marijuana and more likely to develop cannabis-associated psychosis.

U.S. pediatricians group reverses decades-old ban on breastfeeding for those with HIV

Spectrum Local News Health 5/20 1:15A Associated Press

The new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics reverses recommendations it had in place since the start of the HIV epidemic in the 1980s.

Baylor Scott & White to close Flower Mound rehab facility

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/13 9:43A Seth Bodine

The closure of the facility off Cross Timbers Road in Denton County is expected to result in dozens of potential job loses. The facility operator says it will try to help...

Texas again ranked the worst state for mental health care

Spectrum Local News Health 5/13 6:00A Craig Huber

This is the second consecutive year Forbes Advisor has ranked Texas dead last.

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What Happened to Antibiotic-Free Chicken?

Civil Eats 5/21 11:00P Lisa Held

Seven years ago, Tyson—one of the largest chicken producers in the world— made headlines with its commitment to “eliminate antibiotics in chicken.” Then, last summer, the...

Smash Burger Sliders With Bacon and Avocado

Life at the Table 5/21 4:09A Chef Sandra Lewis

Slide Into Flavor Town: Smash Burger Sliders with Bacon and Avocado Are you ready to turn your next meal-time gathering into a smashing success? Imagine biting into a mini...

Cowboy Caviar

Love and Lemons 5/21 3:22A Jeanine Donofrio

Cowboy caviar is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! This zesty dip is made with black-eyed peas, beans, sweet corn, and other veggies. It s fresh, tangy, and perfect for scooping up with tortilla chips. This...

Best Turkey Burgers

The Healthy Maven 5/20 11:15P Davida Lederle

Looking for the best turkey burger recipe? These juicy turkey burgers are made with fresh ingredients and packed-full of flavor The post Best Turkey Burgers appeared first on...

Release: House Farm Bill Misses Opportunity to Move Agriculture Forward

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 5/20 10:58A Laura Zaks

For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: House Farm Bill Misses...