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Grant Halliburton Foundation Raises $300,000 at 16th Annual Beacon of Hope Luncheon

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Enjoy Kentucky Derby-themed fun with Doggy Derby Day

City of Mesquite 4/7 6:27A

Doggy Derby Day at the Opal Lawrence Historical Park is back this spring on April 19.

April 7, 2025, City Council meeting

City of Mesquite Calendar 4/4 9:54A

April 7, 2025, City Council meeting

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April 7, 2025, Mesquite Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors Meeting

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April 7, 2025, Mesquite Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors Meeting

Mesquite Landmark Commission

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Mesquite Landmark Commission

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Do you ever wonder if your house needs a little refresh? The answer is YES and this is the perfect time to focus on some home decor updates. Today I want to share a few home pieces and some tips on...

5 Bible Verses I Keep Coming Back to When I Need Encouragement

Brighton the Day 4/2 6:34A Brighton

A while back, I shared these Bible verses on stories—and so many of you screenshotted them that I knew I needed to elaborate. These are the verses I return to again and again when I need the reminder...

Grant Halliburton Foundation Raises $300,000 at 16th Annual Beacon of Hope Luncheon

Mesquite BubbleLife iReporter 4/2 3:06A Juliette DC

Grant Halliburton Foundation hosted its 16th annual Beacon of Hope Community Luncheon on March 25 at the Omni Dallas Hotel. Nearly 600 guests gathered in support of the Foundations mission, helping to...

III Forks to Open New Flagship Location in Addison's Village on the Parkway on Tuesday, April 8

Mesquite BubbleLife iReporter 4/2 2:14A Kelly Hunter

III Forks is working to reinvent the steakhouse, and the new iteration of the brand will debut in Addisons Village on the Parkway when the restaurants new flagship location opens on Tuesday, April 8,...

BOOK REVIEW: WHEN THE ACTOR INSPIRED CHAOS AND BLODDSHED by Nicholas Litchfield

Mesquite BubbleLife iReporter 4/1 10:00P KAREN SIDDALL

When the Actor Inspired Chaos and Bloodshed by Nicholas Litchfield The riveting tale of an actor unwittingly drawn into an obsessed directors dangerous vision for an action/adventure cult film. ...

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Jake Paul and His Team Get Ready to Rumble with Dog Haus Expansion

Restaurant News 4/9 5:16A RestaurantNews.com

Global Boxing Superstar to open several new locations by year-end, business partners join in on the action Pasadena, CA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Following his partnership...

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Quadruples Growth in Q1, Targets 45-Unit Mark for 2025

Restaurant News 4/8 2:36A RestaurantNews.com

The Texas Born and Breaded chicken finger franchise closed the first quarter with exceptional results, opening nine restaurants and awarding another 10. Frisco, TX (...

Introducing Buli Limestone Wines

Texas Wine Lover 4/5 5:38A Jeff Cope

Changes are happening with Limestone Terrace Vineyard . The Wimberley winery is joining forces with Dr. Bob Buly, owner of Buli Wines in Podere Collalto, located in Trequanda,...

American Airlines Unveils Bold New Dishes

Crave DFW 4/4 6:49A Steven Doyle

Tiffny Derry Spring has arrived, both in the air and on customers plates, thanks to the latest update to the James Beard Foundation menu offerings, now exclusively available in American Airlines...

La Pulga Spirits Introduces ‘La Pulga 110’ Limited-Edition High-Proof Tequilas

Crave DFW 4/4 4:46A Steven Doyle

La Pulga Spirits , founded by three local entrepreneurs from Fort Worth, has expanded its range of premium Mexican spirits with the release of two limited-edition tequilas: a high-proof blanco and...

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Target’s Weekly WOW List!!!??

The Sister Studio 4/8 4:38A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Tuesday my friends! We had the gloomiest weather over the weekend, but the sun is back out today and it s making me so happy! I hope everyone is having a great start to their week! I...

Such good SAVINGS!!!?

The Sister Studio 4/4 3:21A Jennifer Reed

Cheers, my friends we made it to Friday! I hope everyone has had a great week so far and has fun weekend plans. It s supposed to rain here most of the weekend, so I m just hoping for some sunshine at...

WHY FRINGE IS A MUST-HAVE TREND FOR SPRING

The Middle Page 4/2 3:49A Cathy Williamson

WHY FRINGE IS A MUST-HAVE TREND FOR SPRING Hello ladies! Are you in full Spring fever mode? I am so excited about Spring. However, it s been super rainy this month and already pretty darn warm. That s...

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...

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Texas point guard Rori Harmon to return next season in bid to get Longhorns back to the Final Four

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 4/9 6:35A Associated Press

Harmon has a medical redshirt season to use after a knee injury knocked her out of the 2023-24 season after just 12 games.

Swanson hits tiebreaking single in 4-run eighth as the Cubs beat the Rangers 10-6

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 4/9 3:48A Associated Press

The Cubs blew a 6-3 lead before taking advantage of two errors in the eighth and closing out their seventh win in eight games.

Canucks make NHL history with 3 goals in last minute of regulation, beat Stars 6-5 in OT

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 4/9 3:44A Associated Press

Kiefer Sherwood helped the Vancouver Cancuks make history on Tuesday night with a big comeback in the final minute of regulation.

Caratini delivers winning hit to push Astros to 2-1 extra-innings win

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 4/9 3:41A Associated Press

Victor Caratini hit the winning RBI single in the top of the 12th inning, as the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1.

Ivica Zubac leads surging Clippers past Spurs 122-117 and into fourth place in the crowded West

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 4/9 3:32A Associated Press

Ivica Zubac had 24 points and 20 rebounds, Norman Powell added 25 points and James Harden had 21 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds.

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Premier’s 100 Top Hospitals 2025

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/9 12:00A

These are the top hospitals in America, according to Premier’s 100 Top Hospitals rankings for 2025, which is based on clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, patient...

Texas measles outbreak includes multiple cases at a day care in Lubbock

Spectrum Local News (Health) 4/8 5:10A Associated Press

Case count and hospitalization numbers in Texas have climbed steadily since the outbreak began.

Healthcare finance trends for 2025

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/3 3:32A Commerce Bank

Healthcare leaders enter 2025 facing a host of pressing imperatives. They need to promote sustainable financial health, address patient affordability and financial experience,...

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....

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Strawberry Spinach Salad

Love and Lemons 4/17 2:21A Jeanine Donofrio

This strawberry spinach salad is perfect for spring and early summer. It starts with a base of fresh spinach—one of the first vegetables to appear at my farmers market each...

Waldorf Chicken Salad

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/16 11:00P Krista

Waldorf chicken salad is all about contrasts: crispy, crunchy, and creamy textures, and sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Perfect for lunches, picnics, meal prep or even a light dinner, this recipe is...

USDA’s Regional Food Business Centers Caught in Federal Funding Freeze

Civil Eats 4/15 10:00P Lisa Held

For the past five years, Patra and David Wise have been growing their farm business, Native Wise , to sell vegetables, wild rice, and honey to their local community in...

Crab Eggs Benedict

Life at the Table 4/15 3:46A Chef Sandra Lewis

Crab Eggs Benedict: A Coastal Twist on a Brunch Icon What do you get when a New York classic takes a seaside vacation? You get crab eggs Benedict—brunch elegance with a...

Hollandaise Sauce

Life at the Table 4/15 3:21A Chef Sandra Lewis

Meet Hollandaise the Queen of Brunch Sauces In the court of sauces, which one wears the brunch crown? There’s one sauce that reigns supreme at the brunch table, and her name...