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A Taste of Luxury at Fairmont Dallas Pyramid Restaurant for DFW Restaurant Week

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Top Stories: ➊ – Sweet Treats & Tail Wags: SusieCakes Celebrates Summer with a Dog-Friendly Dessert Collection (Monday), ➋ – The Village Dallas Launches Limited-Time Taste of Summer Culinary Program (Monday), ➌ – WHY EVERY WOMAN OVER 50 NEEDS A GREAT T-SHIRT DRESS (Wednesday), ➍ – Blackberry Caprese Skewers – Easy Summer Bites (Tuesday), ➎ – Cranberry Sauce BBQ Meatballs: A Sweet and Tangy Twist on a Classic (Thursday)

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City of Mesquite to host Annual Doggie Splash Day

City of Mesquite 8/5 6:41A

Dogs and their owners are invited to swim together at the City of Mesquite’s annual Doggie Splash Day.

August 7, 2025, Mesquite Downtown Development Advisory Board Meeting

City of Mesquite (Agendas) 8/4 4:22A

August 7, 2025, Mesquite Downtown Development Advisory Board Meeting Update: Minutes added or updated

Related: August 04, 2025, Mesquite Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors Meeting City of Mesquite (Agendas)

Mesquite Library Advisory Board Agenda

City of Mesquite (Agendas) 8/1 9:57A

Mesquite Library Advisory Board Agenda

August 4, 2025, City Council meeting

City of Mesquite (Agendas) 8/1 8:41A

August 4, 2025, City Council meeting

Hundreds show up for public hearing on Texas's plan to redraw Congressional maps

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 7/29 6:27A NBCDFW Staff

A Mesquite family is dealing with heartache after a shooting inside a home early Monday left one teenager dead and another critically wounded. According to Mesquite Police, officers were sent to a...

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Summer to Fall Transitional Styles Under $100

Tanya Foster 8/5 3:00A Tanya Foster

Today let's talk summer to fall transitional styles. We are entering into that tricky season where it's hard to know what to wear. Let's take a look at some transitional pieces that are not only chic,...

A Taste of Luxury at Fairmont Dallas Pyramid Restaurant for DFW Restaurant Week

Mesquite BubbleLife iReporter 8/1 12:50A Culver Public Relations

Experience elevated dining in the heart of downtown Dallas as Pyramid Restaurant at Fairmont Dallas proudly participates in DFW Restaurant Week 2025 for the entire month of August. Known for its...

Local Company Taking their Expertise International to Build Homes

Mesquite BubbleLife iReporter 7/31 11:47P Carolyn Alvey

A team of 20 employees from Farmers Branch-based Expo Home Improvement will travel to Siguatepeque, Honduras August 2-9 to build five homes for five local families in need. Known for transforming...

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Here's where to get free backpacks, school supplies, immunizations in North Texas before classes...

CBS DFW Education 7/29 7:17A CBS Texas Staff

With the first day of school quickly approaching, some school districts and organizations are holding events to help North Texas children get ready. Events include backpack...

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Sweet Treats & Tail Wags: SusieCakes Celebrates Summer with a Dog-Friendly Dessert Collection

Crave DFW 8/4 9:19A Steven Doyle

SusieCakes is turning up the charm—and the tail wags—this summer with its new Dog Days of Summer collection, available now through August 31 at all SusieCakes locations. The limited-edition lineup...

The Village Dallas Launches Limited-Time Taste of Summer Culinary Program

Crave DFW 8/4 5:49A Steven Doyle

The Village Dallas introduces Taste of Summer, a new limited-time culinary and cocktail program, now available through the end of the season. Curated by Executive Chef Eduardo Osorio alongside the...

Zatar in Deep Ellum Offers Tranquility & a Great Dining Experience

Crave DFW 8/1 9:04A Steven Doyle

Zatar Lebanese Tapas & Bar , located on Commerce Street in the heart of Deep Ellum , brings an intimate and ingredient-forward approach to Middle Eastern dining. Specializing in mezze—the Lebanese...

Retro Movie Review: Charade (1963)

Crave DFW 8/1 5:56A Steven Doyle

In Stanley Donen’s Charade , Paris becomes the stage for murder, mistaken identity, and a whirlwind of charm and duplicity. Released in 1963 but as beguiling as ever, Charade...

Café Momentum Wraps Up Summer with Final Sunday Supper Concert Featuring the Funky Knuckles

Crave DFW 7/31 10:02A Steven Doyle

Café Momentum, the acclaimed non-profit restaurant and culinary training facility, will host the final event of its Sunday Supper Concert Series for the summer season on August 10 from 5 to 7 p.m....

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Paige Bueckers is WNBA Rookie of the Month for a second time in a row

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 8/5 4:50A Kaila Garrett

Bueckers is now the fourth newcomer in the Wings’ franchise history to earn the honor twice.

Jung hits game-ending homer after Pederson's pinch shot as Rangers beat Yankees

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 8/5 1:44A Associated Press

The Rangers won a 10-inning thriller.

Cowboys’ Micah Parsons requests trade from team on social media

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 8/1 8:53A Kelsey Leffingwell

While in the last year of his rookie deal, Parsons is at Cowboys practices, but he is not participating on the field.

Carlos Correa is reuniting with the Astros after a trade from the dismantled Twins

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 8/1 3:37A Associated Press

Correa spent his first seven years in Houston, where he became one of the most beloved players in franchise history.

Eovaldi outduels Soriano in the Rangers' 6-3 victory over the Angels

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 7/31 2:35A Associated Press

Eovaldi (9-3) helped the Rangers avoid a series sweep and snap the Angels’ three-game winning streak. He allowed six hits and struck out four.

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UT Southwestern again named region's top hospital by US News

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/30 7:35A Paul Livengood

U.S. News has a new list of the best hospitals in North Texas and across the state. Hospitals are ranked overall and by specialty.

Dallas County reports 1st heat-related death of 2025

Spectrum Local News (Health) 7/25 8:39A Katharine Finnerty

Dallas County Health and Human Services on Thursday said the person who died was a man in his 60s with unknown pre-existing medical conditions.

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Ramen Noodle Salad

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/8 11:00P Krista

Crunchy, crisp, and sweet Ramen Noodle Salad is a classic you ll find at potlucks and backyard barbecues all across the Midwest! I ve given it a more modern spin, but it still packs in that nostalgic...

Dickey’s Barbecue Celebrates National Sandwich Month with New Sandwich Buffet and Exclusive Savings

Restaurant News 8/8 9:32A RestaurantNews.com

Catering Gets a Flavor Upgrade with Customizable Sandwich Options and a 10% Discount This August Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) In honor of National Sandwich Month this...

Dickey’s Barbecue Supports Texas Families During Tax Free Weekend with Extended Kids Eat Free Deal

Restaurant News 8/8 8:57A RestaurantNews.com

August 8 to 10: Families Can Enjoy Delicious Texas Style Barbecue While Kids Eat Free with Purchase Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) As Texas families gear up for back to...

Cranberry Sauce BBQ Meatballs: A Sweet and Tangy Twist on a Classic

Cooking Chew 8/7 9:37A Andi Reis

A delicious and easy recipe for Cranberry BBQ Meatballs. Perfect for a party, these sweet and tangy meatballs are a welcome twist on a classic. The post Cranberry Sauce BBQ...

Air Fryer Zucchini

Love and Lemons 8/7 2:48A Jeanine Donofrio

This air fryer zucchini recipe is a quick and easy side dish for busy weeknights. It cooks in about 10 minutes and requires just 6 basic ingredients, but it still comes out...