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Top Stories: ➊ – Fire Bowl Café Opens First North Texas Location in McKinney (Thursday), ➋ – Celebrate Mother’s Day at José with Bubbles & Besos Brunch (Thursday), ➌ – Wine Review: 2022 Caymus California Cabernet Sauvignon (Thursday), ➍ – The Sizzling Saga of Ruth’s Chris Steak House (Thursday), ➎ – Barsotti’s Fine Food and Liqueurs for Solid Handmade Pastas (Thursday)

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Mesquite ISD student wins national contest hosted by NBCU Academy

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 5/8 6:46A Alanna Quillen

A junior at Poteet High School is making waves on the national stage and making Mesquite ISD proud. Cylie Jackson, who is also part of Mesquite ISD’s KEOM 88.5 FM radio program , has been named a...

Main Event to fill long-vacant Sears space at Town East Mall

Dallas Business Journal 5/7 5:40A Plamedie Ifasso

A new venue for family fun is pledged for Mesquite, along with hundreds of jobs and a boost to an aging mall. Main Event will fill a long-vacant space where Sears once had a...

Mesquite Library Advisory Board Agenda

City of Mesquite Calendar 5/2 10:18A

Mesquite Library Advisory Board Agenda

May 5, 2025, City Council meeting

City of Mesquite Calendar 5/2 7:19A

May 5, 2025, City Council meeting

May 5, 2025, Gus Thomasson Tax Increment Finance Reinvestment Zone No. Eight, Board of Directors...

City of Mesquite Calendar 5/2 5:25A

May 5, 2025, Gus Thomasson Tax Increment Finance Reinvestment Zone No. Eight, Board of Directors Meeting

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10 Must-Have Spring to Summer Transitional Pieces

Tanya Foster 5/11 6:00A Tanya Foster

As we wave goodbye to spring and lean into those warm, golden days of summer, it’s time to give our wardrobe a little refresh. If you’re like me, you want effortless, elegant pieces that keep you...

The Storehouse Community Center Names Joan Smith 2025 Volunteer of the Year

Mesquite BubbleLife iReporter 5/7 11:48P Elizabeth Lenart

Smith, who has volunteered since 2016, was the guest of honor at the Storehouses 2025 volunteer appreciation event at Riders Field, where she threw out the first pitch before a Frisco RoughRiders...

What to Pack for a Northern European Cruise

Tanya Foster 5/6 12:00P Tanya Foster

Summer is around the corner and I know travel is on everyone's radar. I keep thinking about our incredible Regent Seven Seas Cruise through the North and Baltic Seas—it was truly a trip to remember!...

6 Essential Tips to Planning the Interiors for Your New Build

IBB Design 4/30 11:50P IBB AT Home

Congratulations on building your new home! This milestone is both thrilling and full of possibilities. But once the excitement settles, you may find yourself wondering, The...

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The Best Hot Dogs in Dallas: Where to Grab a Great Dog

Crave DFW 5/9 6:56A Steven Doyle

Angry Dog Dallas might not be the first city that comes to mind when you think of hot dogs, but make no mistake — this town knows how to serve a killer dog. Take a stroll through Deep Ellum and you’ll...

The Rusty Spur: An East Texas Winery with a Western Twist

Texas Wine Lover 5/9 12:16A Ron Martin

Tucked away in the heart of historic Nacogdoches, Texas, lies another East Texas hidden gem that offers more than just a great glass of wine—it provides an inviting experience...

Fire Bowl Café Opens First North Texas Location in McKinney

Crave DFW 5/8 8:45A Steven Doyle

Fire Bowl Café , a popular Austin-based Asian cuisine brand, is excited to announce the grand opening of its first North Texas location in McKinney ! Known for its fresh and fully customizable...

Celebrate Mother’s Day at José with Bubbles & Besos Brunch

Crave DFW 5/8 8:00A Steven Doyle

Carnitas José, Dallas’ award-winning destination for regional Mexican cuisine, invites families to celebrate Mother’s Day in style on Sunday, May 11, 2025 , with a special event, “Bubbles & Besos: A...

Wine Review: 2022 Caymus California Cabernet Sauvignon

Crave DFW 5/8 6:37A Steven Doyle

The 2022 Caymus California Cabernet Sauvignon is a testament to the Wagner family s dedication to crafting wines that marry opulence with elegance. Sourced from diverse regions across California, this...

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SAVINGS GALORE!!!!????‍♀️

The Sister Studio 5/9 5:34A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy FRIDAY my friends! We made it!! I m sitting here drinking my coffee and just finished loading up my cart because there are some insane deals happening today!! I have an Aerie code (JEN35)...

WHY BLACK IS ALWAYS IN STYLE—EVEN IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER

The Middle Page 5/5 3:41A Cathy Williamson

WHY BLACK IS ALWAYS IN STYLE—EVEN IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER Hello, ladies! I hope you have had a great week! I have to admit that I am super tired! I think life has caught up, and I am exhausted and...

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Connor Hellebuyck makes 21 saves, Jets beat Stars 4-0 in Game 2 to tie series

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 5/10 6:15A Associated Press

Game 3 is Sunday in Dallas.

Receiver George Pickens points north with Cowboys after Steelers tenure turned south

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 5/9 2:35A Associated Press

Pickens brushed off the question of signing an extension before the end of his four-year rookie deal this season.

Related: The Steelers move on from George Pickens by trading mercurial receiver to Cowboys Spectrum Local News (Sports)

Texas regents approve basketball coach Sean Miller's 6-year, $32 million contract

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 5/8 6:02A Associated Press

Texas will pay Miller about double that of his predecessor Rodney Terry.

Valdez and Peña help Astros trounce Brewers 9-1 to avoid a sweep

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 5/8 2:56A Associated Press

The Astros led 3-1 before Peña broke the game open by delivering a three-run homer.

Mikko Rantanen has second straight hat trick as Stars beat Jets 3-2 in series opener

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 5/8 2:39A Associated Press

Game 2 of the best-of-seven series is Friday night in Winnipeg.

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Vaccine teams in Mexico scramble over measles outbreak rippling out from Mennonite community

Spectrum Local News (Health) 5/9 3:42A Associated Press

Officials cite tens of thousands of new vaccinations, but infections have ballooned and spread past the community to Indigenous and other populations.

Measles jumps borders in North America with outbreaks in Canada, Mexico and U.S.

Spectrum Local News (Health) 5/1 2:29A Associated Press

North America’s three biggest measles outbreaks continue to balloon, with more than 2,500 known cases.

Houston, Dallas rank among worst in U.S. for ozone pollution, air quality report reveals

Spectrum Local News (Health) 4/30 6:15A Christine Sanchez

Almost half of the U.S. population lives with “unhealthy” levels of harmful air pollution, a report from the American Lung Association reveals.

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Mountain Mike’s Pizza Opens Third Clark County Location With New North Las Vegas Restaurant

Restaurant News 5/14 12:36A RestaurantNews.com

Mountain Mike s Pizza Opens Third Clark County Restaurant in North Las Vegas Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Accelerates Greater Las Vegas Expansion Following January Market...

Nick the Greek Introduces New Salads Inspired by Authentic Mediterranean Flavors

Restaurant News 5/14 12:20A RestaurantNews.com

Nick the Greek Unveils New Tahini Crunch Salad & Chopped Salad Fast-Growing Greek Chain Debuts Two Fresh Takes on Traditional Salads with Tahini Crunch Salad & Chopped Salad...

Release: Budget Bill Steamrolls Farm Bill Future, Slashing Billions

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 5/13 6:00A Laura Zaks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: Budget Bill Steamrolls Farm...

How To Brown Butter

Love and Lemons 5/13 3:29A Jeanine Donofrio

Learn how to brown butter! I m always a fan of simplicity when it comes to baking. But for the right recipe, even I will admit that pulling out an extra pan and taking a few...

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Mesquite Celebrates 30 Years of Serving Up Texas Tradition

Restaurant News 5/13 1:48A RestaurantNews.com

Line up before 11 AM on May 15 for your chance to win Barbecue for a Year Mesquite, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) The smoke’s been rollin’ for 30 years at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit...