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Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Packet

City of Mesquite Calendar 12/5 9:44A

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Packet

Mesquite Termination Hearing

City of Mesquite Calendar 12/5 2:04A

Mesquite Termination Hearing

Nurse seen on video leaving North Texas woman in labor is no longer employed, hospital says

CBS DFW News 12/3 2:31A Steven Rosenbaum

A nurse who was seen on video asking a woman in labor to complete paperwork as she cried out in pain is no longer employed at the hospital where the incident took place. In a...

April 15, 2024, City Council meeting

City of Mesquite (Agendas) 12/2 5:37A

April 15, 2024, City Council meeting Update: Minutes added or updated

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BOOK REVIEW: THE TWELVE SUSPECTS OF CHRISTMAS (A PROVENCE MYSTERY) by Ana T. Drew

Mesquite BubbleLife iReporter 12/11 7:00P KAREN SIDDALL

The Twelve Suspects of Christmas A Provence Mystery by Ana T. Drew A long-forgotten cold case may add up to murder! The Twelve Suspects of Christmas is a spin-off cozy mystery set in the Provencal...

BOOK REVIEW: THE GREENLEAF MURDERS (HISTORIC HOMES MYSTERY, #1) by R.J. Koreto

Mesquite BubbleLife iReporter 12/10 7:00P KAREN SIDDALL

The Greenleaf Murders Historic Homes Mystery, #1 by R.J. Koreto Was it the passion for the old family home that led to murder? The Greenleaf Murders is the first book in R.J. Koretos new cozy...

BOOK REVIEW: SNOWFALL by Jennifer Patricia O'Keeffe

Mesquite BubbleLife iReporter 12/10 7:00P KAREN SIDDALL

Snowfall by Jennifer Patricia OKeeffe Has an anxiety-ridden librarian met her perfect match during a snowstorm? Snowfall by Jennifer Patricia OKeeffe is a fun romance novella about an anxious...

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John’s Backyard Grill: Dallas’ Unassuming Flavor Haven

Crave DFW 12/12 9:03A Steven Doyle

If you’re driving along Davenport Road in far north Dallas and see a Chevron, it might be easy to pass right by. But behind the everyday gas pumps and convenience store sits John’s Backyard Grill , a...

Pezuña Blanca: A Narrative of Tequila, Craft, and Character (Recipe)

Crave DFW 12/12 8:32A Steven Doyle

Joey Stewart It s a crowded field of tequilas that span global mass-market brands and small-batch artisanal labels, yet Pezuña Blanca stands apart as a spirit rooted in tradition, terroir, and a clear...

Rudy’s Chicken Still Strong after 50 Years

Crave DFW 12/12 7:44A Steven Doyle

Rudy’s Chicken has been a cornerstone of South Dallas dining for nearly fifty years, a place where the food alone defines its enduring reputation. Founded in 1975 on the corner of Lancaster and...

Garden Restaurant in Garland for a Delicious Take on Dim Sum

Crave DFW 12/12 6:27A Steven Doyle

Dallas has a reliable roster of dim sum houses, but every so often a new find shakes up the familiar landscape. Garden Restaurant in Garland is exactly that sort of discovery—quietly operating under...

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Sevy’s Grill to Close After Nearly 30 Years, Plans to Find a New Home

Crave DFW 12/12 4:36A Steven Doyle

After nearly three decades, a Dallas dining institution near Preston Center will be closing its doors. Sevy’s Grill , a fixture on the 8200 block of Preston Road and a longtime favorite of the city’s...

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Cute Holiday Style + The Best Sales!?

The Sister Studio 12/12 2:51A Jennifer Reed

TGIF, my friends!! We are one week out from Christmas break, and I can t wait!! I found some REALLY great items this week, including this $10 cozy pullover , affordable holiday party outfit ideas,...

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Dak Prescott and Cowboys watch playoff hopes all but vanish in 34-26 loss to Vikings

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 12/15 1:36A Associated Press

It was a second straight loss for Dallas after a three-game winning streak put them over .500 for the only time this season.

C.J. Stroud leads Texans to 6th straight win, 40-20 over Cardinals

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 12/15 1:28A Associated Press

The winning streak is their longest since a nine-game run in 2018.

Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin expected to miss rest of NHL season with torn ACL

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 12/3 5:28A Associated Press

Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin is expected to miss the rest of the NHL season with a torn ACL in his right knee.

No. 20 North Texas names Neal Brown to replace Oklahoma St-bound Eric Morris after season

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 12/3 2:24A Associated Press

The appointment of Brown on Tuesday came days before North Texas plays at No. 21 Tulane in the American Conference championship game.

Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire gets new contract before Big 12 title game and likely playoff

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 12/3 2:20A Associated Press

The school said Tuesday that the deal will extend McGuire through the 2032 season and include a significant pay raise.

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Dallas Area ZIP Code Ranked Top 5 in the U.S.

VIP Realty 12/10 2:58A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Dallas Area ZIP Code Ranked Top 5 in the U.S. In late 2025, a national relocation-tracking service named Lavon’s 75166 ZIP code the No. 5 hottest ZIP code in the entire United...

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Delayed care to 2 Black pregnant women highlights maternal health disparities

Spectrum Local News (Health) 12/3 3:21A Associated Press

While maternal mortality rates for white, Hispanic and Asian women fell in 2023, the rate for Black women barely budged.

$50 million rehab hospital coming to Denton

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 12/3 12:39A Trevor Mickle

An Alabama developer is investing nearly $50 million to build a specialized medical facility in Denton that will serve patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries and...

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Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad With Apple & Pomegranate

Joyful Healthy Eats 12/17 10:00P Krista

Thinly sliced Brussels sprouts are jazzed up with crisp apples, juicy pomegranate arils, crunchy pecans, and white cheddar in this festive Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad. The perfect fall inspired...

BOOK REVIEW: CERTAIN SENSIBILITIES by Sondra Rice Newman

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 12/17 1:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Certain Sensibilities by Sondra Rice Newman Touching and tender May-December romance. Certain Sensibilities is a contemporary womens fiction novel by Sondra Rice Newman that tells the unique and...

30 Best Christmas Side Dishes

Love and Lemons 12/17 3:16A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

These Christmas side dishes include everything you need for a delicious holiday feast! They range from fan-favorite potato recipes to stunning winter vegetables, fresh salads,...

Exclusive: Senator Schiff Introduces Bill to Support ‘Alternative Protein’ Development

Civil Eats 12/17 2:00A Lisa Held

December 17, 2025 – Senator Adam Schiff (D-California) will introduce legislation today to direct more than $500 million in federal support over the next five years toward...

US Dietary Guideline Reforms Are Coming, and Health Experts Are Concerned

Civil Eats 12/16 9:01P Rebekah Alvey

Article Summary • Members of the Trump administration and the Make America Healthy Again movement have repeatedly criticized the process, and the advisory committee, behind the Dietary Guidelines for...