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Amtrak train slams into truck in Mesquite

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Top Stories: ➊ – Amtrak train slams into truck in Mesquite (Wednesday), ➋ – That Benchmark Mortgage Rate Typically Isn’t Offered (Friday), ➌ – Johnny Cash Fan Buys The Singer’s Home For More Than The List Price (Thursday), ➍ – ‘Selling the OC’ Reveals What It Truly Takes To Swing a Profitable Real Estate Deal Today (Thursday), ➎ – Fall Looks You Will Fall For (Sunday)

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Oct. 6, 2002, Mesquite Downtown Development Advisory Board Meeting

City of Mesquite Calendar 9/26 7:41A

Oct. 6, 2002, Mesquite Downtown Development Advisory Board Meeting

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City of Mesquite Council Connection: September 23, 2022

AmericanTowns.com (Mesquite) 9/23 7:00P

National Night Out on Oct. 4 National Night Out is an event designed to increase awareness about the local police programs in your community. This

Historic Mesquite, Inc., Board of Directors Meeting

City of Mesquite Calendar 9/23 11:26A

Historic Mesquite, Inc., Board of Directors Meeting

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

City of Mesquite Calendar 9/23 10:43A

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

September 28, 2022 Mesquite Quality of Life Corporation Meeting

City of Mesquite Calendar 9/21 10:51A

September 28, 2022 Mesquite Quality of Life Corporation Meeting

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Dolce & Gabbana’s Designs For 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Shows Served Up Food For Talk

My Sweet Charity 9/26 12:30P Jeanne Prejean

The last time there was this much excitement over a fashion event it was for the late Karl Lagerfeld ’s 2013 “Chanel Métiers d’Art” at Fair Park, which had the sartorial set licking their lusciously...

September 2022 Reader Quiz: What Did You Learn?

Texas Monthly 9/26 12:30P Texas Monthly

You ve had all month to read the latest issue of Texas Monthly. Take this monthly quiz and we ll tell you how you stack up at the end.And if you got this quiz from a friend: Hello! We hope you enjoy...

Is Elgin’s Southside Market the Oldest Barbecue Joint in Texas? The Saga Continues.

Texas Monthly 9/26 8:36A Daniel Vaughn

Southside Market in Elgin is the oldest barbecue joint in Texas still in operation, or so the legend goes. According to the restaurant s history, it first began selling barbecue from a market in Elgin...

A Decade Later, the Mars Volta Leaves the Drama Behind

Texas Monthly 9/26 6:23A Dan Solomon

There was a time when rock bands mattered. They topped charts, defined fashion trends, and shaped the culture. The biggest bands were so big that, as a culture, we had room in our hearts for every...

JUST IN: 2022 Obelisk Awardees Details Announced For Business Council For The Arts Fundraiser

My Sweet Charity 9/26 4:30A Jeanne Prejean

2022 Obelisk Awards Luncheon Chair Pamela Zeigler-Petty has just announced the individuals and organizations that will be honored at the Business Council for the Arts fundraiser on Tuesday, November...

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Uplift Education Brings Unprecedented Opportunity to Students at College and Career Fair 2022

Mesquite BubbleLife iReporter 9/14 1:48A Dana Cobb

The successful navigation of a college and career fair is a valuable life skill. This event helps our students at a time when students can benefit the most from career exploration, a process of...

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Dallas on the Cheap

Crave DFW 9/23 6:08A Steven Doyle

by Steven Doyle Been entertaining more than usual and caught behind the budget? Looking for something on the sly and need a hot deal? We have some solutions for you, and found great meals under ten...

Elisa Christopher Wines

Texas Wine Lover 9/23 12:22A Jerry Smith

Away from the traffic noise of the Highway 290 wine trail between Johnson City and Hye, my wife Phyllis and I found (and you can, too) a new, small winery that epitomizes the Texas Hill Country. Elisa...

Vine to Wine with Kim McPherson

Texas Wine Lover 9/22 1:00A Jerry Smith

As wine club members at Texas Wine Collective , my wife Phyllis and I joined other members at TWC on September 16 for the first of a three-part series of “Vine to Wine” wine and food pairings...

Jackie van Sant Downes of Driftwood Estate Winery Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 9/20 12:32A Jeff Cope

Driftwood Estate Winery was established in 1998 by Gary Elliott who was also the winemaker. Taking the winemaker helm today is Jackie van Sant Downes. Jackie is an established winemaker who is also...

Tales from the Crush Pad #3 – Interns, Cellar Rats, and Harvest Help

Texas Wine Lover 9/16 1:08A Amie Nemec

Just the other day I explained what a Crush Pad is. What I failed to mention is, that in California, the area for processing incoming wine grapes is generally outside. In Texas, the wineries I have...

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Black tie wedding guest dresses

Krystal Schlegel 9/23 9:53A krystal

With weddings on the calendar, I thought it would be fun to put together a post of black tie wedding guest dresses and accessories for fall and winter! Scroll through to shop below. Turn on your...

Wedding Tips: What I Wish I Knew While Planning

Color and Chic 9/23 5:08A Hoang-Kim

It still feels surreal it s been five months since Johnny and I got married! It was easily the best weekend of our lives and we wish we could relive it over and over again. Even though we had quite a...

FAVORITE FALL BLAZERS

The Middle Page 9/23 2:33A Cathy Williamson

MY FAVORITE FALL BLAZERS ONE // TWO // THREE // FOUR // FIVE // SIX // SEVEN // EIGHT // NINE // TEN Happy Friday, ladies! Another week has come and gone, and it still feels like...

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Living Proof Promo is HERE!

The Sister Studio 9/23 12:37A Jennifer Reed

Wahooooo, our Living Proof discount is HERE! I am so excited about this! And, p.s., they won t be doing this discount again until late November so this is a GREAT time for us to stock up ( code...

SEQUINS CAN BE WORN ANYTIME

The Middle Page 9/20 2:11A Cathy Williamson

SEQUINS CAN BE WORN ANYTIME Good Morning, ladies! I hope you all had a fun weekend! It was super hot again in Dallas (not 100, but close), so it made outside activities not much fun. We went to our...

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Rihanna to headline Super Bowl halftime show

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 9/26 6:57A Spectrum News Staff

Rihanna to headline Super Bowl halftime show

After OT loss to Texas Tech, Longhorns fall out of AP Top 25, Coaches poll

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 9/26 3:28A Kelsey Leffingwell

The Longhorns were ranked No. 22 in the Associated Press Top 25 and No. 19 in the USA Today Coaches top 25 polls.

Just call them champions, young Guardians win AL Central

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 9/26 12:59A Associated Press

Rangers play three games at Seattle beginning Tuesday.

Ed Small shines as a baseball, football player

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 9/25 12:44P Travis Recek

Ed Small committed to play baseball at Texas when he was just a freshman in high school.

Sonny on other side: Big change for TCU-SMU rivalry in DFW

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 9/22 1:08A Associated Press

Dykes will be back in Dallas on Saturday, on the visiting sideline when the Horned Frogs (2-0) play there for the first time since 2018.

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Hurricane Ian Threatens More Than 1 Million Homes Along The Florida Gulf

Forbes Real Estate 9/26 5:06P Brenda Richardson, Senior Contri

Cities at high risk of storm surge damage also face heightened risk of mortgage delinquencies rates increasing significantly.

Rents Drop For The First Time In Nearly Two Years As The Housing Market Cools

Forbes Real Estate 9/26 11:36A Brenda Richardson, Senior Contri

Rents hit record highs in the second quarter, but they're not rising at the torrid pace of prior quarters.

$600K Quirky Time Capsule Built by Artist Is a Feast for the Eyes

realtor.com® Real Estate News 9/26 11:30A Tiffani Sherman

MLS via Realtor.com The quirky, spacious home that served as a source of inspiration for artist Kenneth Wyatt is for sale for the first time. Wyatt was a minister who later in life discovered a talent...

So, Where’s the Tub? A Close Look at the Dumbest Bathroom Trend to Date

realtor.com® Real Estate News 9/26 11:00A Jennifer Kelly Geddes

Getty Images Tune in to HGTV these days, and it s more than likely you ll spot some flipping duo ripping out a home s humble bathtub to make space for a large, luxurious...

Have Travel Headaches? For $890K, You Can Buy Your Own Airport in Missouri

realtor.com® Real Estate News 9/26 10:00A Kristine Hansen

MLS via Realtor.com Are you tired of all the hassles on crowded, expensive commercial flights? What if you had your own airport ? That’s exactly what this listing in Cleveland, MO , offers. Located...

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Athletic trainer uses technology to help student-athletes heal

Spectrum Local News (Health) 9/26 2:43P Amber Hughes

For student athletes ready to go out and play, being sidelined for treatment can be a drag. One San Antonio school is making rehab more fun.

UT student organization is on a mission to make everyone feel included one drink at a time

Spectrum Local News (Health) 9/26 1:56P Monica Ortiz

UT student organization is on a mission to make everyone feel included

Local officials fight the rising fentanyl issue in Hays County

Spectrum Local News (Health) 9/25 5:00A Dylan Scott

Fentanyl overdoes are a daily worry, claiming the lives of four Hays County ISD students in recent weeks.

Employers are staring at steep costs due to long Covid

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/22 6:06P Andy Medici

New data shows long Covid cases could cost employers thousands of dollars — and not just because of lost productivity.

Texas ranks low in care for pregnant women. This group is bridging the gap.

Spectrum Local News (Health) 9/21 5:00A Lourdes Vazquez

According to HHM Health, less than half the counties in the state of Texas have a gynecologist or obstetrics.

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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Announces New Canadian Location in Quebec

Restaurant News 9/26 1:12P RestaurantNews.com

World s largest barbecue concept opening in Sherbrooke by the end of 2022 Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) As the world’s largest barbecue concept continues its expansion...

10 foods to avoid during pregnancy

Live Science 9/26 4:00A

If you’re currently pregnant or trying to conceive, you may be wondering what foods to avoid during pregnancy. Eating a nutrient-rich, balanced diet is crucial if you’re pregnant, yet it can be...

Instant Pot Whole Chicken (Rotisserie Chicken Style)

Joyful Healthy Eats 9/25 11:00P Krista

This Instant Pot Whole Chicken, tastes like a straight-off-the-grill rotisserie chicken, right in your own kitchen! Rubbed down with spices like cumin, smoked paprika, and coriander then cooked right...

Easy Enchiladas

Love and Lemons 9/25 3:01A Jeanine Donofrio

This enchiladas recipe is the kind of simple, comforting dish that we all need in our weeknight rotations. It s easy, it s flavorful, and it will win over the pickiest palates (our kiddo always asks...

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