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Flores named as Economic Development manager

City of Mesquite 4/24 8:47A

The City of Mesquite has hired Rachel G. Flores as Manager of Economic Development.

Festival of Joy to bring sights, sounds and flavors of India to Klyde Warren Park this Saturday

Mesquite BubbleLife iReporter 4/24 4:40A Taylor Mayad

Experience the sights, sounds and flavors of India at the fifth-annual Festival of Joy this Saturday (April 27) at Klyde Warren Park! Celebrating Indian culture and spirituality, the free event kicks...

Dallas Families and Children Invited to Council for Lifes Family Fun for Life

Mesquite BubbleLife iReporter 4/24 3:00A Council for Life

DALLAS, TX Families and children of all ages are invited to Council for Lifes second annual Family Fun for Life on May 5, 2024 . This free event will be held at the SMU Armstrong Fieldhouse and will...

Keep Mesquite Beautiful awards grants to local schools

City of Mesquite 4/23 12:06P

This month, Keep Mesquite Beautiful, Inc. (KMB) awarded grants to seven local schools to promote environmental education and hands-on experiences.

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City of Mesquite Calendar 4/19 12:47P

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April 27, Saturday: 2024 Park Cities Car Show Presented by Preservation Park Cities Sponsored by...

Philanthropy Lifestyles 4/24 8:13A SharonAdams

(Featured photo from previous car shows.)* Free and open to the public! It s fun to browse through the car show

Bringing Stories to Life

Texas Monthly 4/24 5:14A Dan Goodgame

No matter how enterprising its reporting may be, or how lyrical its writing, a magazine hasn t earned a spot on your coffee table unless its stories are enlivened with handsome photography and...

What the Bleep Is Going On With Texas Home Insurance?

Texas Monthly 4/24 3:00A Michael Hardy

My wife and I recently decided to buy our first home together. For the past two years, we ve been living in a two-bedroom townhouse in Houston s Montrose neighborhood that I purchased in 2021, when I...

Millennial Philanthropy: Next Generation Fund Development for Professionals and Nonprofits

Philanthropy Lifestyles 4/23 11:09A SharonAdams

(Featured photo: Dr. Holly Hull Miori.) As the United States philanthropic scene continues to evolve, nonprofit organizations must continue to

It Doesn’t Get More Texas Than This New Food Hall and Market

Texas Monthly 4/23 9:10A Sandi Villarreal

Walking through San Antonio s new 40,000-square-foot specialty grocer and eatery, Pullman Market, I couldn t help but draw parallels to my first time visiting Eataly in New York s Flatiron District....

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Texas Womens Foundation's April 30 Event Features ABC's Deborah Roberts, Cynt Marshall & Honorees

Mesquite BubbleLife iReporter 4/23 1:34A Juliette DC

Texas Womens Foundation has announced its Leadership Forum & Awards Celebration on April 30, 2024, at the Omni Dallas Hotel (555 S. Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202). This day of learning, leadership and...

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Treat Mom to Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet & Boat Bar at José

Crave DFW 4/24 10:42A Steven Doyle

José invites moms craving their Mexican food fix to join them for Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 12 . Celebrate the special woman in your life with a relaxing brunch on the patio, letting the...

Dickey’s Barbecue in the Lineup for Dallas Cowboys Draft Party Presented by Miller Lite

Restaurant News 4/24 7:27A RestaurantNews.com

World s largest barbecue brand to celebrate draft day on April 25th Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Calling all barbecue and football fans! Come celebrate draft day with...

Celebrate a Cajun Cinco de Crawfish at Cajun Market at Bourbon Street Bar & Grill

Mesquite BubbleLife iReporter 4/24 4:07A Kelly Hunter

Celebrate the calendars most spicy holiday, Cinco de Mayo at North Texas most beloved Cajun outpost. The Cajun Market at Bourbon Street Bar & Grill in Bedford is bringing a bit of the bayou to a...

Celebrate Cinco in Style at Cantina Laredo

Mesquite BubbleLife iReporter 4/24 3:55A Kelly Hunter

Cantina Laredo realizes that Cinco de Mayo celebrations can happen anywhere. So while the restaurant will be resplendent in its party best, it is also preparing a collection of tasty treats that can...

Chocolate Bash Expands its Delectable Reach with New Master Franchisee in Dallas, Texas

Restaurant News 4/24 3:47A RestaurantNews.com

Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Chocolate Bash , the renowned confectionery sensation, is thrilled to announce the signing of a new master franchisee for its delectable...

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MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS

The Middle Page 4/22 3:14A Cathy Williamson

MOTHER S DAY GIFT IDEAS Happy Monday, ladies! I hope you have had a great weekend! I have never seen as much rain, lightning, and thunder as we had on Saturday. It was wild, and it lasted all day...

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...

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The WNBA's Dallas Wings are planning a move downtown from the suburbs in two years

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 4/24 8:50A Associated Press

The Dallas Wings are planning a move to the WNBA club’s namesake city under a 15-year deal approved by the Dallas City Council.

Tauchman homers twice as Cubs win 7-2, drop Astros 10 games under .500 for first time since 2016

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 4/24 2:10A Associated Press

At 7-17, the last-place Astros are 10 games under .500 for the first time since an 18-28 start in 2016.

Gilbert has stellar start for Mariners and JRod goes deep in 4-0 win to knock Texas out of 1st

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 4/24 2:10A Associated Press

The Seattle Mariners beat Texas 4-0 on Tuesday night, knocking the World Series champion Rangers out of first place for the first time this season.

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving lead Mavs over Clippers 96-93 to tie series as Kawhi Leonard returns

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 4/24 1:03A Associated Press

Doncic scored 32 points, Irving added 23 and the Mavs won 96-93 on Tuesday night to tie their Western Conference first-round playoff series.

Vegas captain Stone scores quick in return and defending Cup champions open with 4-3 win at Dallas

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 4/23 1:06A Associated Press

Vegas opened defense of its title with a 4-3 win over the top-seeded Dallas Stars.

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When’s the Best Time to Buy a House in Dallas-Fort Worth?

VIP Realty 4/21 3:01A tom@57realty.com (Thomas Heinz)

Hey there If you’re thinking about buying a house in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and wondering when to make your move, you’re not alone. It’s one of the big questions we get...

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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Gov. Greg Abbott announces behavioral health campus to be built in Uvalde

Spectrum Local News (Health) 4/23 6:13A Christine Sanchez

Construction will begin this summer and the facility is expected to open in 2025.

Seattle hospital won't turn over gender transition records in lawsuit settlement with Texas

Spectrum Local News (Health) 4/23 12:10A Associated Press

The hospital filed the lawsuit in response to Paxton appearing to go beyond state borders to investigate gender transition.

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.

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Giant prehistoric salmon had tusk-like teeth, just like a warthog's

Live Science 4/24 8:00A

A massive prehistoric salmon had tusk-like teeth that protruded from either side of its snout, a new study finds. Capable of reaching 8.8 feet (2.7 meters) in length by some...

Dickey’s Barbecue in the Lineup for Dallas Cowboys Draft Party Presented by Miller Lite

Restaurant News 4/24 7:27A RestaurantNews.com

World s largest barbecue brand to celebrate draft day on April 25th Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Calling all barbecue and football fans! Come celebrate draft day with...

Chocolate Bash Expands its Delectable Reach with New Master Franchisee in Dallas, Texas

Restaurant News 4/24 3:47A RestaurantNews.com

Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Chocolate Bash , the renowned confectionery sensation, is thrilled to announce the signing of a new master franchisee for its delectable...

Strawberry Farmworkers Fight for a Living Wage

Civil Eats 4/23 11:00P David Bacon

Driving north from Santa Barbara on California s Highway 101, you wind through miles of grapevines climbing gently rolling hills. It’s a bucolic vision of agriculture, with hardly a worker in sight....