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Top Stories: ➊ – 'Removing obstacles, changing lives,' Mesquite ISD prioritizing back-to-school safety (Monday), ➋ – The Houston Doctor Who Foretold America’s Health Care Woes in 1995 (Monday), ➌ – WATCH LIVE: Driver in Custody After High-Speed Police Chase in Dallas County (Monday), ➍ – ‘Father' of Mesquite Rodeo Dies at 96 (Thursday), ➎ – In Dallas, Donald Trump Provided a Violent Blueprint for Seizing Power (Monday)

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City of Mesquite Council Connection: August 12, 2022

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Beloved father, grandfather, ProRodeo Hall of Famer Neal Gay dies at 96

CBS DFW News 8/12 12:07P Annie Gimbel

NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) - Hall of fame stock contractor and co-founder of the Mesquite Rodeo, Neal Gay has died at the age of 96. His family shared the news on Facebook,...

Related: ProRodeo Hall of Famer, Neal Gay, dies at 96 WFAA.com (Local News)

‘Father' of Mesquite Rodeo Dies at 96

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 8/11 5:21P NBC DFW Staff

The father of Mesquite Rodeo Neal Gay has died at the age of 96, according to the organizers of the Mesquite Championship Rodeo. In 1958 Neal Gay opened the Mesquite...

Denton Fire Investigating Overflowing Dumpster as Possible Cause of Condo Blaze Near UNT

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 8/11 1:43P David Goins

Owners of condos in Denton say the fire that consumed their homes could have been prevented if a neighboring complex simply cleaned up their trash bins. Pavan Kandula and...

Take a look at Rose Petal by Jodie Beck / NEW ARTIST to GIDDENS GALLERY

Mesquite BubbleLife iReporter 8/11 2:24A Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in G

Blue Water Lily Pond by Jodie Beck Gallery Wrap 36 x 36 Acrylic on canvas Details in the petals of a rose are both intense and delicate in beauty. One of the worlds most beloved florals, up close and...

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JUST IN: Congresswoman Eddie Bernie Johnson To Receive The Family Place’s Texas Trailblazer Award

My Sweet Charity 8/15 4:30A Jeanne Prejean

Eddie Bernice Johnson* Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson is taking her victory lap before stepping down from 30 years of representing the 30 th Congressional District of Texas. The latest accolade...

This UT Lab Conjures Clean Drinking Water Out of Thin Air

Texas Monthly 8/15 4:00A Will Bostwick

On the top floor of the University of Texas at Austin s engineering building, students occasionally scribble notes as they quietly conduct experiments amid rows of cabinets packed with neatly labeled...

Sex, Scandal, and Sisterhood: Fifty Years of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders

Texas Monthly 8/15 4:00A Sarah Hepola

On a sweltering Saturday in August, seven cheerleaders stood in the tunnel of the new Texas Stadium, just beyond the city limits of Dallas, wearing a uniform unlike anything that had ever been seen in...

Designing A Pool Bar

IBB Design 8/15 1:36A Shay Geyer

We used a bright, bold, and happy lemon tree patterned wallpaper as our jumping off point for this pool bar. The room features a The post Designing A Pool Bar first appeared...

The Lace Dress You Need Now!

Tanya Foster 8/14 1:07P Tanya Foster

Happy Monday! I know that many kids are headed back to school today, so if that is your child I hope it all goes well! Even though we are back to school, it is definitely still summertime. Today let's...

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Lavaca Bluffs Vineyard & Winery Revisited (Again)

Texas Wine Lover 8/12 1:29A Jeff Cope

I always love doing a Revisited blog post from before so we can see how a winery has changed since I last visited. This time the post is revisiting Lavaca Bluffs Vineyard & Winery located in Lolita....

Proud to Pumpkin at Dunkin

Mesquite BubbleLife iReporter 8/12 12:29A Bubble Life

Proud to Pumpkin at Dunkin: Introducing Smooth Pumpkin Sippin, Limited-Time Bakery Line-Up, and Brand-New Dunkin Refresher DALLAS/FORT WORTH (August 12, 2022) Fall isnt just a season, its a lifestyle,...

Summer Revival Wine Co.

Texas Wine Lover 8/11 12:35A Jeff Cope

The Summer Revival Wine Co. is located in Dripping Springs and is owned by Ian and Becky Atkins. The winery also has a sister winery called Flat Brim Wines with 100% Oregon and Washington-grown...

Related: Ferris & Fletch Wine Co. Texas Wine Lover

Coordinates Vineyards

Texas Wine Lover 8/10 12:36A Jeff Cope

Coordinates Vineyards is owned by brothers Austin and Mahlon Kerr and the tasting room is located in Fredericksburg. The winery opened in 2021. Austin Kerr has worked around the world in the wine...

World Food Championships Returns to Dallas This November

Mesquite BubbleLife iReporter 8/9 6:47A Cynthia Smoot

World Food Championships will return to Dallas for its third year November 9-13, 2022. This culinary competition features over 1,000 visiting chefs competing for industry awards. WFC is celebrating...

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What to Wear to Work and on the Weekend – 7 Different Outfits!

Color and Chic 8/15 5:20A Hoang-Kim

Ever wake up in the morning, walk into your closet and think, I have nothing to wear? That s where investing in classic pieces you can wear again and again comes in handy. If you have essential pieces...

BURGUNDY AND TAN

The Middle Page 8/12 3:01A Cathy Williamson

ONE // TWO // THREE // FOUR // FIVE // SIX // SEVEN // EIGHT // NINE // TEN BURGUNDY AND TAN Happy Friday! This week went by so fast! Guess what happened to me yesterday? I...

Cozy Fall Aesthetic Shopping Checklist

Color and Chic 8/11 2:00A Quincy

Even though it s still in the high 90s outside here in Texas, once the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale ends I m always immediately ready for fall. I think it has something to do with shopping and styling...

AN AFFORDABLE BLACK DRESS WORN TWO WAYS

The Middle Page 8/9 3:25A Cathy Williamson

Hello! I hope you guys are all good! I ended up having a fever over the weekend. I haven t had a fever in thirty years! I had about three days of not feeling good, but thankfully that is over. Today,...

Modern Living Room Ideas

Color and Chic 8/9 2:00A Quincy

I haven t made a mood board since my parents house was being built! I ve actually missed them, so I wanted to bring them back starting with modern living room ideas. Our living room is one of my...

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Ferreira's brace leads Dallas to 4-1 victory over San Jose

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 8/14 7:29A Associated Press

Jesús Ferreira scored twice in the first half and FC Dallas breezed to a 4-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday.

Seager 26th HR matches career high as Rangers beat M's 7-4

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 8/14 5:30A Associated Press

The Texas Rangers finally snapped a long losing streak against the surging Seattle Mariners.

Related: Taveras career-high 5 RBIs, Rangers beat Astros 8-4 in 10 Spectrum Local News (Sports)

Julio Rodriguez returns to lineup, Mariners beat Rangers

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 8/13 6:30A Associated Press

Seattle took over the first wild-card position in the American League by beating the Rangers.

Lightning suspected in blaze that destroyed former Longhorn, NFL safety Earl Thomas' Texas home

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 8/12 6:27A Craig Huber

Thomas was home at the time but managed to escape the fire.

New York stays in playoff chase after 91-73 win over Wings

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 8/11 1:41A Associated Press

The New York Liberty stayed in the playoff race with a 91-73 victory over the Dallas Wings on Wednesday night.

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Let’s Take a Look Inside Serena Williams’ Smashing Homes

realtor.com® Real Estate News 8/15 4:00A Claudine Zap

MLS / Realtor.com / Cameron Spencer/Getty Images Tennis great Serena Williams recently announced her plans to retire from the sport. She ll walk away with an amazing 23 Grand Slam singles titles, just...

Lifestyle, Transit Conveniences Lure Newcomers To Port Imperial

Forbes Real Estate 8/15 3:00A Jeffrey Steele, Contributor

Over the past three decades, the New Jersey master-planned community of Port Imperial along the Hudson River has become a favored spot for New Yorkers who value short commutes...

Is the HELOC Back? (And Is It Right for You?)

realtor.com® Real Estate News 8/15 1:00A Kathleen Willcox

Getty Images With today s rising inflation and interest rate hikes, potential borrowers are looking for new, less costly ways to access credit. Until recently, a home equity line of credit, or HELOC,...

Banish Cooking Smells With These 7 Effective (and All-Natural!) Methods

realtor.com® Real Estate News 8/15 12:30A Margaret Heidenry

yulkapopkova/iStock Home cooking is the best except when the smell of your curry dinner lingers for days (or weeks?) after you ve finished the meal. The truth is, cooking at home can result in a...

This High School Dropout Sold Shipt To Target For $550 Million. His Next Startup Could Be Worth...

Forbes Real Estate 8/15 12:30A Amy Feldman, Forbes Staff

Serial entrepreneur Bill Smith launched Landing in 2019. The furnished-apartment rental firm expects $200 million in revenue this year by catering to the work-from-anywhere...

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'We deal with a lot of people': Tattoo artists on high alert as monkeypox cases rise in Dallas...

Spectrum Local News (Health) 8/13 12:40P Michael Lozano

Dallas County officials issued an emergency declaration on Aug. 5.

Father of 2 battles cancer, hopes to encourage families to vaccinate

Spectrum Local News (Health) 8/11 12:34P Lourdes Vazquez

Texas has the largest number of U.S. teens not protected against HPV.

Blood pressure project could hold keys to better health

Spectrum Local News (Health) 8/10 3:47P Dylan Scott

Using advancements in modern technology, researchers are developing a first-of-its-kind graphene e-tattoo.

Biden signs bill expanding health care for veterans exposed to toxins

Spectrum Local News (Health) 8/10 11:00A Justin Tasolides

President Biden called the bill the most significant expansion ever of benefits for veterans exposed to toxins.

Tips for designing patient-centric health care facilities

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/7 7:00P OAC

Ask a group of people what they believe the most expensive area of a health care facility is, and you likely will get answers like surgery, laboratories and screening rooms....

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French Martini

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/14 11:00P Krista

This is another one of my favorite cocktails that is almost too easy to make. A French Martini is fruity, fun, and refreshing. Cocktail hour starts now! If you re looking for an after-dinner treat,...

Tabbouleh

Love and Lemons 8/14 3:31A Jeanine Donofrio

Herbs are arguably my favorite fresh ingredients, so it should come as no surprise that I love tabbouleh. Alternatively spelled tabouli or tabouleh, this Middle Eastern salad consists of finely...

‘Catastrophic Failure’ At Research Center Kills About 21,000 Fish

Huffington Post 8/13 12:22P

University of California, Davis is investigating what led to the deaths of tens of thousands of fish, including chinook salmon.

Antikythera mechanism: Ancient celestial calculator

Live Science 8/12 11:00P

The Antikythera mechanism is an ancient shoebox-sized device that is sometimes called the world s oldest computer for its ability to perform astronomical calculations. Discovered by sponge divers off...

I Scream Gelato Strikes Sweet Franchise Deal for First Units in North Dallas

Restaurant News 8/12 9:48A RestaurantNews.com

The brand is expanding quickly since its start in 2019 and is still accepting franchise partners. Prosper, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Gelato fans in Texas have reason to...