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Shakira announces world tour with stops in Dallas, San Antonio

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 4/16 5:45A NBCDFW Staff

Grammy-winning Colombian superstar Shakira is bringing her world tour through North Texas later this year. Shakira announced Tuesday the 12 U.S. cities and two Canadian cities being visited on the...

Lyric Stage Announces Season 31 Performances

Mesquite BubbleLife iReporter 4/16 12:01A Juliette DC

Lyric Stage, a theatre company dedicated to the development and preservation of the musical, announces its 31 st season. The company will produce three shows at its intimate Lyric Studio Space:...

Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Debutantes Introduced at 38th Annual Presentation Ball

Mesquite BubbleLife iReporter 4/15 10:21P Deborah Brown

Gowns and curtseys were all the rage as 44 Symphony Debutantes took their bows at the 38th Annual Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball on Saturday, February 10 at the Morton H. Meyerson...

Utility Billing adjusts hours, cash handling policy

City of Mesquite 4/15 8:09A

The City of Mesquite’s Utility Billing Division is changing its in-person hours and the way it processes cash payments.

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Bunny And Harold Ginsburg Honorary Chairing 2024 ReuNight’s Fundraising For The Family Place

My Sweet Charity 4/16 4:30A Jeanne Prejean

ReuNight* The Family Place s annual ReuNight supper that has in years past boasted a live auction of luxury packages is taking a different tack this year. With the event set for Thursday, May 9, at...

This Astronomer Isn’t Buying the Latest Round of UFO Conspiracy Theories

Texas Monthly 4/16 4:00A Skip Hollandsworth

Can we talk UFOs? I asked Nicholas Suntzeff, the regents professor of physics and astronomy at Texas A&M University. I d be happy to, he replied, letting out a chuckle. But just so you know, the...

Fort Worth’s Crescent Hotel Transports Guests to a Different Side of Cowtown

Texas Lifestyle Magazine 4/16 3:41A Emily Hord

This Ain’t Texas (except that it most certainly is). Despite the perception and its occasional overlap with the truth, Texas does not adhere to a stereotype. Sure, there are plenty of places where...

When a Defendant Gets Lost in Translation

Texas Monthly 4/16 3:00A Sasha von Oldershausen

The English expression like a deer in the headlights has no real equivalent in Spanish. Instead of its literal translation, como un ciervo en los faros, which would be lost on many Spanish speakers,...

Inside the Episode: Bonus Video for ‘Shane and Sally’ Episode 6

Texas Monthly 4/16 1:01A Texas Monthly

The sixth episode of Shane and Sally explores a long-examined suspect, Heath Davis, and the unsolved burglary of Shane Stewart s house shortly after the teens went missing. At the center of the...

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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...

Dallas Academy Senior Accepted into World Scholars Program

Mesquite BubbleLife iReporter 4/5 1:09A Lisa Loera

We are thrilled to announce that Dallas Academy Senior, Daniel Pinkston-Hayes has been accepted into the prestigious World Scholars Program at Delaware University. With his diverse background and...

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Introducing Domino’s New York Style Pizza

Restaurant News 4/16 6:17A RestaurantNews.com

Featuring thin, foldable pizza slices with the perfect balance of cheese, sauce and toppings Ann Arbor, MI ( RestaurantNews.com ) Craving a delicious, new crust that is thin...

Freshslice Pizza Announces First Two U.S. Locations

Restaurant News 4/16 3:01A RestaurantNews.com

The Lone Star State Lands Inaugural Locations for Innovative Pizza Brand focused on being the Starbucks of Pizza Freshslice Pizza , the innovative Canadian pizza franchise...

Atomic Wings Opens New Prototype in Greenville, IN, & Sees Record Q1 Growth

Restaurant News 4/16 12:15A RestaurantNews.com

With 11 new units set to open by the end of 2024, the Greenville location represents an exciting milestone for the chicken wing franchise, introducing all new branding and an...

Michelle Snider Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 4/16 12:02A Jeff Cope

Kiepersol has always been a go-to winery in East Texas because of its award-winning wines made only from its estate vineyard. Besides wine, they also make wonderful spirits and they have more than...

Mirador Unveils Springtime Afternoon Tea Menu

Crave DFW 4/15 11:40A Steven Doyle

As the vibrant colors of spring take over Dallas, Mirador , the downtown culinary gem celebrated for its breathtaking views and culinary artistry, is thrilled to unveil its new Spring Afternoon Tea...

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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

[show_shopthepost_widget id="5171132"] The post You had me at Pastels! Cabi Spring 2024 Outfit Ideas appeared first on Style of Sam | DFW Fashion Blog .

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Diggs gives Stroud, Texans another playmaker and vaults them into Super Bowl conversation

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 4/16 2:54A Associated Press

Diggs was traded from Buffalo to Houston on April 3, vaulting the Texans into the Super Bowl conversation.

Justin Verlander is likely to make his season debut for the Astros this weekend at Washington

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 4/16 2:14A Associated Press

Houston manager Joe Espada made the announcement Monday, but wouldn't say which game of the series Verlander would start.

Chase Elliott drives backward after Texas win that could get him going in the right direction again

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 4/15 1:07A Associated Press

After 42 races over 18 months without a victory, the younger Elliott won in double overtime Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway.

Scheffler turns the Masters into another Sunday yawner with a dominating win

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 4/15 12:31A Associated Press

Scheffler became just the fifth player to win from the No. 1 spot since the rankings were instituted in 1986.

Rangers' reliever Burke breaks his non-throwing hand after punching a wall following a poor outing

Spectrum Local News (Sports) 4/13 9:29A Associated Press

The 27-year-old allowed three hits and four runs

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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...

Beyond the NAR Settlement Headlines

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 4/4 5:58A Steve Smith

Recently, we’ve all been inundated with headlines regarding the National Association of Realtors’ agreement to end litigation of claims brought on behalf of home sellers. As part of the settlement...

Moving on a Budget: Money-Saving Strategies for a Smooth Relocation

Mesquite BubbleLife iReporter 4/3 10:00P Hannah Pittman

Amidst towering moving boxes and the rustle of packing tape, the process of relocating often feels more like a financial burden than an exciting journey to a new home. It's a common narrative, one...

How to Determine Water Damage From a Roof Leak

Mesquite BubbleLife iReporter 4/3 10:00P Hannah Pittman

Imagine the subtle yet persistent drip of water echoing in the quiet of your home. Could this be a sign of a covert disaster brewing overhead? It's an all-too-common tale. What begins as an innocuous...

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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.

Cariloop raises $20M with benefits for workers who care for family members

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/9 2:00A Holden Wilen

This Richardson-based company has developed a platform that helps caregivers. Now it has fresh capital to grow thanks to a $20 million round led by a Washington, D.C.-based...

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Unusual octopus sex session captured in rare and comical footage

Live Science 4/16 6:39A hannah.osborne@futurenet.com (Ha

A young male octopus gets comically dragged around the ocean floor mid-sex by an impatient female in rare new footage. The clip, filmed for the new National Geographic...

Explosive 'devil comet' 12P will soon be at its brightest and best. Here's how to see it before it...

Live Science 4/16 6:20A

A "devil comet" is about to rear its icy green head over Earth — but you ll have to look soon to spot it. On April 21, the 10.5-mile-wide (17 kilometers) Comet...

Introducing Domino’s New York Style Pizza

Restaurant News 4/16 6:17A RestaurantNews.com

Featuring thin, foldable pizza slices with the perfect balance of cheese, sauce and toppings Ann Arbor, MI ( RestaurantNews.com ) Craving a delicious, new crust that is thin...

Chicken Burrito Recipe

The Healthy Maven 4/16 6:15A Davida Lederle

Learn to make the perfect chicken burrito recipe stuffed with juicy pulled chicken, Mexican rice, refried beans and saut ed veggies. The post Chicken Burrito Recipe appeared...

1st-of-its-kind Parkinson's treatment may slow aggressive disease, trial hints

Live Science 4/16 5:46A snehakhedkar30@gmail.com (Sneha

A first-of-its kind antibody treatment may slow the progression of movement problems in some people with Parkinson s disease (PD), early clinical trial data suggest. Current...