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Lyric Stage Announces Season 31 Performances

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Free Kraig Parker as Elvis Concert
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Village Shops Spring Car Show
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April 24, 2024, Mesquite Quality of Life Corporation Meeting

City of Mesquite (Agendas) 4/18 12:15P

April 24, 2024, Mesquite Quality of Life Corporation Meeting

April 24, 2024, Mesquite Economic Development Advisory Board Meeting

City of Mesquite (Agendas) 4/18 12:13P

April 24, 2024, Mesquite Economic Development Advisory Board Meeting

Historic Mesquite, Inc. Board of Directors

City of Mesquite Calendar 4/17 12:26P

Historic Mesquite, Inc. Board of Directors

Mesquite once again named a ‘Tree City USA’ by Arbor Day Foundation

City of Mesquite 4/17 6:17A

For the 34th consecutive year, the City of Mesquite has been named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation.

Mesquite Public Libraries earn statewide achievement award

City of Mesquite 4/17 4:54A

The Mesquite Public Library System has received the 2023 Achievement of Library Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association.

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New York City Is Falling Out of Love With Texas Barbecue

Texas Monthly 4/19 4:06A Daniel Vaughn

In 2013, I did my first barbecue crawl through New York City, and smoked meats were all the rage. Hill Country Barbecue Market had recently received a glowing two-star review from the New York Times....

Meanwhile, in Texas: A Very Popular Tortoise Ran Away From Home Very, Very Slowly

Texas Monthly 4/19 4:00A Meher Yeda

Jeremy, a thirty-year-old tortoise with a cult following, was reported missing by his owners in Waller who noted that he was wearing an Apple AirTag that was in lost mode and was found the following...

Why the Lionfish Is the Feral Hog of the Sea

Texas Monthly 4/19 4:00A Rose Cahalan

Latin name: Pterois volitansSize: Twelve to fifteen inches longTexas Habitat: The Gulf CoastAs the majestic lionfish glides through the ocean, its eighteen spines ripple like silk scarves in a breeze....

Graduation Gifts

Tanya Foster 4/18 10:00A Tanya Foster

Yay for the Class of 2024! Can you believe we're already at the cusp of graduation season? This means it’s time to start gathering ideas for what to give the graduate! It's important to get the...

How to Get Lost at the Galleria

Texas Monthly 4/18 6:53A Courtney Bond

I like to think I am a well-traveled Texan, but until a couple of months ago, I had never been to the Houston Galleria. My previous trips to the Bayou City had revolved around exploring its renowned...

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Dallas Academy School Will Have New Playground Thanks to $250K Donation

Mesquite BubbleLife iReporter 4/9 11:21P Lisa Loera

Dallas Academy School, nestled in the heart of White Rock Lake, will soon have a new addition to campus. Life-long friends of Head of School, Elizabeth Murski from the Jesuit and Ursuline Class of...

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Two Brothers Winery

Texas Wine Lover 4/19 12:06A Jeff Cope

Two Brothers Winery is located in Keller which is a short drive north of Fort Worth. The winery is family-owned and operated by two brothers, Brian and Eddie Kirkwood, and their spouses, Stephanie and...

Celebrate National Picnic Day with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

Restaurant News 4/18 11:38A RestaurantNews.com

World s largest barbecue brand offering guests $5 off Picnic Packs on April 23rd Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Let Dickey’s Barbecue Pit help you combine your two...

Did You Know? Diving Into the Texas Wine Lover Menu – Fun Stuff

Texas Wine Lover 4/18 12:03A Jeff Cope

There are a lot of features on the Texas Wine Lover website, and we started writing about them so you can learn about them and be able to use the many resources available. We’re moving across the...

Amsler Hills Winery

Texas Wine Lover 4/17 12:04A Jeff Cope

Located one hour from downtown Houston in Sealy on the way to Austin is Amsler Hills Winery . Amsler Hills Winery is owned by Kevin and Lisa Lange, and the winery had its Grand Opening on October 21,...

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café Opens Dallas Old Town Location

Restaurant News 4/16 9:13A RestaurantNews.com

Elevated casual Mediterranean café celebrates grand opening and 10 years of serving the Big D area with $5 Tasting Menu on Tuesday, April 23 Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com...

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A DRESS FIT FOR AN ISLAND TRIP OR POOL PARTY

The Middle Page 4/16 1:46A Cathy Williamson

A DRESS FIT FOR AN ISLAND TRIP OR POOL PARTY Hello, ladies! Do you all know much about Mercury in Retrograde? An explanation is that the planet Mercury appears to travel backward across the sky three...

Finds I’m LOVING this week!

The Sister Studio 4/13 10:29P Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday to you, my friends!! May your coffee be strong and your house be nice and quiet this morning! We had a busy day of kids soccer and basketball yesterday, so I m enjoying this morning when...

DAY AND NIGHT LOOK FROM A FAVORITE BRAND

The Middle Page 4/9 3:22A Cathy Williamson

DAY AND NIGHT LOOK FROM A FAVORITE BRAND Hello, everyone! Did you get a chance to see the eclipse (if you were in the path) yesterday? I didn t think it would be that big of a deal, but let me tell...

SALES ON SALES!

The Sister Studio 4/6 10:47P Jennifer Reed

Happppy Sunday, my friends! We have had a JAM packed week between a quick trip to Austin for work, playing catch up once I got back, and kids sports this week. Remi has a soccer tournament this...

You had me at Pastels! Cabi Spring 2024 Outfit Ideas

Style of Sam 4/6 10:46A Sam

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Defending champ Golden Knights to face top-seeded Stars in playoffs after 4-1 loss to Ducks

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 4/19 1:42A Associated Press

The defending Stanley Cup champions will face top seed Dallas in the first round beginning Monday night, while the Kings play Edmonton.

With no 1st-round pick, this year's draft lacks buzz for Houston Texans

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 4/18 8:16A Associated Press

The Houston Texans won last year’s NFL draft by taking C.J. Stroud.

Netflix announces new documentary series on the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 4/18 4:34A Katharine Finnerty

The show will follow the personal stories behind the uniforms through the 2023-24 season, from auditions to the NFL playoffs.

Stars beat Blues 2-1 in shootout after clinching No. 1 seed in Western Conference playoffs

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 4/18 12:30A Associated Press

The last time Dallas was the top seed in the West was 2016.

Caitlin Clark’s first WNBA game will be in Texas as Indiana Fever take on Dallas Wings

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 4/17 3:47A Katharine Finnerty

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and her new team, the Indiana Fever, will tip off against the Dallas Wings in Arlington for their first preseason game.

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Tax Assessments are Arriving. Wondering About Your Property’s Value?

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 4/18 10:41A Steve Smith

Many homeowners are expressing surprise – if not outright shock – upon receiving their annual statement from the local tax appraiser’s office. Now’s an excellent time to take a look at the difference...

Spring into Action: The Spring Housing Market and the Ebby Halliday Companies Spring Home Tour are...

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 4/17 6:32A Steve Smith

15004 Bellbrook Drive | Addison | $2,650,000 | Open Sunday, April 21, 3 – 5 p.m. As the days grow longer and the flowers bloom, the spring housing market also heats up. This Sunday, April 21, offers...

What’s So Grand About Grand Prairie Life?

VIP Realty 4/13 2:55A tom@57realty.com (Thomas Heinz)

If searching for a new spot in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Grand Prairie deserves a good look. It offers a sweet mix of affordability, location, and community, making it a...

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Emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom

Spectrum Local News (Health) 4/19 1:11A Associated Press

Complaints that pregnant women were turned away from U.S. emergency rooms spiked in 2022 after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

Judge fines Texas HHSC $100,000 per day over foster care failures

Spectrum Local News (Health) 4/16 4:38A Craig Huber

Allegations include abuse, neglect.

Houston hospital halts liver and kidney transplants after learning a doctor manipulated some...

Spectrum Local News (Health) 4/12 4:09A Associated Press

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is aware of the allegations, and an investigation is underway.

Ag commissioner says chickens destroyed to prevent bird flu spread being replaced

Spectrum Local News (Health) 4/11 5:48A Erin Davis

The disease struck about 40% of dairy cows in the Panhandle.

Study ranks Texas among worst states for quality of children’s health care

Spectrum Local News (Health) 4/10 5:16A Tanya Velazquez

Texas ranked 49th, following Wyoming and Mississippi, for the quality of children’s health in all 50 states.

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Celebrate National Picnic Day with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

Restaurant News 4/18 11:38A RestaurantNews.com

World s largest barbecue brand offering guests $5 off Picnic Packs on April 23rd Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Let Dickey’s Barbecue Pit help you combine your two...

'Vampire' bacteria thirst for human blood — and cause deadly infections as they feed

Live Science 4/18 8:17A emily.cooke@futurenet.com (Emily

Vampires don t only haunt the pages of classic novels and spook us in horror movies — they re also lurking inside the human body. In new research, scientists have found that...

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Love and Lemons 4/18 4:11A Jeanine Donofrio

Let s make lemon poppy seed muffins! These classic muffins are bursting with fresh citrus flavor, and they have a moist, tender texture that s punctuated by the poppy seeds crunch. I love them plain...

Chicken Caprese with Balsamic Reduction

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/17 11:00P Krista

This juicy, baked chicken caprese is drizzled with balsamic reduction for a savory meal you ll love! Each bite is filled with fresh basil, melty mozzarella, and sweet roasted tomatoes for a...

Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew

The Healthy Maven 4/17 11:00P Davida Lederle

This Copycat Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew recipe tastes just like your favorite Starbucks drink! It s the perfect creamy and The post Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew appeared...