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Santas Bringing the Heat this Labor Day at the Hilton Anatole August 29 September 1

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Mesquite Library Advisory Board Agenda

City of Mesquite (Agendas) 8/27 6:31A

Mesquite Library Advisory Board Agenda

September, 2, 2025, City Council meeting

City of Mesquite Calendar 8/26 12:53P

September, 2, 2025, City Council meeting

Patriot Day memorial event on 9/11

City of Mesquite 8/26 10:04A

The City of Mesquite will host a short Patriot Day memorial ceremony at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11, at Mesquite Freedom Park.

Mesquite pushes forward with plans to transform historic downtown

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 8/26 7:16A Alanna Quillen

The City of Mesquite is taking a major step toward reshaping its historic downtown. Last week, the Mesquite City Council approved a sweeping zoning overhaul designed to...

September 02, 2025, Mesquite Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors Meeting

City of Mesquite Calendar 8/26 6:29A

September 02, 2025, Mesquite Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors Meeting

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Easy Travel Style

Tanya Foster 8/26 9:00A Tanya Foster

With Labor Day weekend only two days away, I know many of you are headed out of town. You all know that I love traveling. The key to traveling well is all about what you pack. Mersea is my go-to for...

Santas Bringing the Heat this Labor Day at the Hilton Anatole August 29 September 1

Mesquite BubbleLife iReporter 8/18 12:42A Teia Collier

Santas grabbing his swimsuit this Labor Day weekend as he makes a special summer pit stop at Hilton Anatole s JadeWaters Resort Pool Complex for the hotels annual Santa Cabana Weekend. In celebration...

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Neighborhood Pizza: Franki’s Pizza & Pasta

Crave DFW 8/28 9:42A Steven Doyle

Franki’s Pizza & Pasta , located on Marsh Lane at Forest in Dallas, is a local neighborhood pizzeria where the focus is firmly on delicious, authentic Italian fare. The moment you walk in, the...

Meat Church’s First Ever BBQ Sauce

Crave DFW 8/28 9:19A Steven Doyle

Meat Church, the Texas-based BBQ brand founded by pitmaster Matt Pittman , has expanded its product line with the introduction of its first BBQ sauce, Holy Cola . Known primarily for its rubs and...

Into the Wild Heart of Alaska: Kenai, Denali, and Beyond

Crave DFW 8/28 9:02A Steven Doyle

Where glaciers meet tundra, and every appetite finds its pla ce. Alaska’s Kenai and Denali regions invite travelers into landscapes that shift from tidewater glaciers to alpine tundra, each step...

Raise a Glass to Negroni Week: The Negroni You Didn’t See Coming Recipes

Crave DFW 8/28 5:22A Steven Doyle

While the Negroni has been a worldwide classic for decades, it remains a major cocktail trend today. Each year, we celebrate during Negroni Week , which this year runs September 22–28. Whether you...

Dallas Chef Henry Johnson, of EVELYN in New Season of Hell’s Kitchen

Crave DFW 8/28 5:11A Steven Doyle

Chef Henry Johnson, Executive Chef at EVELYN in Dallas’ Design District , will represent Texas on the upcoming season of Gordon Ramsay’s hit culinary competition Hell’s Kitchen . Season 24, themed “...

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25+ Affordable Workwear Outfits??

The Sister Studio 8/17 4:03A Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday, my friends! We survived the first week of school over here it was a whirlwind!! I hope everyone had a wonderful week. I put together 25 different workwear outfits for you today: these...

THE RICH SHADE EVERY FALL WARDROBE NEEDS: CHOCOLATE BROWN

The Middle Page 8/16 5:31A Cathy Williamson

THE RICH SHADE EVERY FALL WARDROBE NEEDS: CHOCOLATE BROWN Happy Saturday! What a whirlwind of a week this has been for me. We got back from Montana on Monday and went straight into work mode. I don t...

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NCAA considers rule requiring athletes to disclose NIL deals from high school, junior college

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 8/27 3:37A Associated Press

Athletes would report all non-institutional deals dating back to their junior year.

Cowboys put Trevon Diggs on active roster, clearing way for cornerback's return early in season

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 8/25 2:36A Associated Press

The move clears the way for the 2021 All-Pro to play early in the season coming off his second major knee injury.

WNBA breaks single-season attendance record that had stood since 2002

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 8/22 3:06A Associated Press

The league's 13 teams have drawn a total of 2,501,609 fans over 226 games this season.

Man arrested for WNBA sex-toy throwing at Liberty game, the 3rd arrest in string of disturbances

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 8/22 3:06A Associated Press

Charles Burgess, 32, was arrested for allegedly throwing an object at a Dallas Wings vs. New York Liberty game on Aug. 5, hitting a 12-year-old girl.

Walker and Diaz hit HRs, Sánchez goes 5 for 5 as Astros beat Orioles 7-2 to end 4-game skid

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 8/22 3:05A Associated Press

Trammell was examined by the Houston training staff and started to walk off the field before going to a knee.

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DBJ to shine spotlight on burgeoning life science sector, $5 billion pediatric hospital campus

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/25 1:30A Will Anderson

Health care is a huge part of the Dallas-Fort Worth economy, but it's a sector being buffeted by major changes. That's why DBJ is hosting the Future of Healthcare event on...

Domestic violence cases against men are on the rise

Spectrum Local News (Health) 8/20 9:54A Valencia Jones

Advocates say too many male victims of domestic violence are afraid to speak out about their abuse.

Texas health officials declare end of measles outbreak

Spectrum Local News (Health) 8/18 5:50A Katharine Finnerty

Ninety-nine people were hospitalized, and two school-aged children died in the measles outbreak that began in late winter.

North Texas hospitals spent billions on uncompensated care in 2024

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/15 1:51A Davie Nguyen

Dallas-Fort Worth's strong and diverse health care sector is on full display in the new edition of our hospitals list — along with its caring nature. Dive into the data and...

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DNA reveals what killed Napoleon's soldiers during their disastrous retreat from Russia in 1812

Live Science 10/24 5:00A Tom Metcalfe

Napoleon Bonaparte 's disastrous invasion of Russia in 1812 saw his massive "Grande Armée" almost destroyed by hunger, enemy attacks and the brutal winter. But now, scientists...

USDA Staffing Crisis: Eroding Capacity Within the Foreign Agricultural Service

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 10/24 4:41A Rebecca Schewe

Grain ship Desert Eagle in Elliott Bay, Seattle “I believe public service is my calling… The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) hasn’t received much coverage in the media, but they do important work...

Whiskey Sour

Love and Lemons 10/23 3:53A Jeanine Donofrio

A whiskey sour is one of Jack s favorite cocktails to order when we go out to dinner. Made with bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, and optional egg white, it s brighter than...

Sweet Potato Noodles with Sage Brown Butter Sauce

Joyful Healthy Eats 10/22 11:00P Krista

Tender Sweet Potato Noodles tossed with an easy Sage Brown Butter sauce is a fun fall inspired recipe you ll be surprised by. Each bite has salty bacon, pecans and a fresh aromatic sage for the...

For Farmers, the Government Shutdown Adds More Challenges

Civil Eats 10/21 10:01P Rebekah Alvey

Three weeks into the government shutdown, farmers say they are feeling increasing pressure as services, loans, and federal programs remain on pause. Many are adding those worries to an escalating...