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

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Top Stories: ➊ – Woman struck, killed by vehicle after minor collision on LBJ Freeway in Dallas (Thursday), ➋ – Graduation Gifts (Thursday), ➌ – April 24, 2024, Mesquite Quality of Life Corporation Meeting (Thursday), ➍ – April 24, 2024, Mesquite Economic Development Advisory Board Meeting (Thursday), ➎ – Watch the Official Trailer for ‘Hit Man,’ Richard Linklater and Glen Powell’s Highly Anticipated Film (Friday)

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Delta 8, Delta 9 products under legislative scrutiny in Texas

Dallas Business Journal 4/25 1:00A Sahar Chmais

Thousands of retailers are licensed to sell hemp products in Texas. A proposed Delta 8 and Delta 9 ban could impact the billion-dollar industry in the state.

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.

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.

Board of Adjustment

City of Mesquite Calendar 4/19 12:47P

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Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

City of Mesquite (Agendas) 4/19 12:16P

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

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An Austin Pitmaster Takes a Deep Dive Into Sausage History

Texas Monthly 4/25 4:00A Daniel Vaughn

At InterStellar BBQ, outside Cedar Park, owner John Bates has just begun a year-long exploration into the roots of Texas barbecue sausages. He first chose to survey the origins of Polish sausage in...

How TikTok Made Line Dancing Cool Again

Texas Monthly 4/25 4:00A Rose McMackin

The dance steps come in on the lyric, Did your boots stop workin ? : Right heel, left heel, right heel, lift and tap the right foot forward then back, pivot turn, and swirl an arm overhead like a...

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...

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...

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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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Layne’s Chicken Fingers Coming to Wyoming With New One-Unit Deal

Restaurant News 4/25 2:27A RestaurantNews.com

The Soon to be Famous chicken franchise recently signed a Multi-unit deal with Michael Hickerson, an OG Layne s Chicken Fingers Employee. Cheyenne, WY ( RestaurantNews.com ) ...

Bar Ditch Winery

Texas Wine Lover 4/25 12:11A Laurinda Thomas

Have you ever wondered what recording a podcast episode is like, especially one that is being recorded at one of your favorite places…a winery? Yeah, me too! I recently had the pleasure of watching...

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...

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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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Rangers star Corey Seager hit by pitch, leaves game because of shin contusion

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 4/25 12:53A Associated Press

The 2023 World Series MVP was struck on the back leg by an 0-2 pitch from reliever Austin Voth that bounced in the dirt in front of the plate.

García and Carter hit back-to-back homers and Rangers beat Mariners 5-1

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 4/25 12:38A Associated Press

The homer snapped Texas’ 25-innings home scoreless streak. The Rangers were shut out by the Mariners on three hits on Tuesday.

Defending champion Golden Knights beat Stars 3-1 to take 2-0 series lead home to Vegas

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 4/25 12:08A Associated Press

Jack Eichel and defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas got exactly what they anticipated, and withstood that early hard push in Game 2 by the Stars.

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.

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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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Delta 8, Delta 9 products under legislative scrutiny in Texas

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/25 1:00A Sahar Chmais

Thousands of retailers are licensed to sell hemp products in Texas. A proposed Delta 8 and Delta 9 ban could impact the billion-dollar industry in the state.

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.

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20 Great Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Love and Lemons 4/25 3:59A Jeanine Donofrio

Mother s Day is right around the corner! If you need gift ideas—especially for a mom who likes to cook—you re in the right place. Below, I ve rounded up my picks for the best Mother s Day gifts. They...

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Coming to Wyoming With New One-Unit Deal

Restaurant News 4/25 2:27A RestaurantNews.com

The Soon to be Famous chicken franchise recently signed a Multi-unit deal with Michael Hickerson, an OG Layne s Chicken Fingers Employee. Cheyenne, WY ( RestaurantNews.com ) ...

Copycat Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken

The Healthy Maven 4/24 11:00P Davida Lederle

Enjoy this delicious copycat recipe for Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken a flavorful and veggie-packed entree that honestly tastes The post Copycat Panda Express Kung Pao...

Banana Chocolate Chip Bread

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/24 11:00P Krista

This freshly baked banana chocolate chip bread is everything you need start your mornings on a sweet note. It s fluffy, warmly spiced with cinnamon, and pairs perfectly with your favorite cup of...

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...

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Fun Owl Facts for Kids to Print & Play

Kids Activities Blog 4/24 7:37P Monica S

We put together a list of facts about owls in two printable pages; each owl drawing corresponds to the owl The post Fun Owl Facts for Kids to Print Play appeared first on Kids...

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