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Lots of rain! Just how much rain have we received this year?

NBC DFW Local News 5/14 5:15A Samantha Davies

This year is ranked as the sixth-wettest year on record so far. This year the airport (the official record-keeping location for North Texas) has picked up 20.44 of rain. The...

Dallas' Pie Tap Pizza could open first Houston location

Dallas Business Journal 5/14 2:00A Jeff Jeffrey

Public documents indicate Pie Tap Pizza Workshop and Bar could open in Houston, which would be its first location outside DFW. Pie Tap did not immediately respond to a request...

Invasive, devastating emerald ash borer found in Dallas' Great Trinity Forest, elsewhere

NBC DFW Local News 5/13 7:32A Frank Heinz

The invasive emerald ash borer beetle has been confirmed in the Dallas city limits, city officials say, including the Great Trinity Forest. The non-native small green beetle is devastating to ash tree...

#AllenStrongerTogether: Celebrate our community’s character

City of Allen News Flash 5/10 11:23A

We invite you to celebrate our community’s character with #AllenStrongerTogether events, activities and behaviors which embody the true Allen spirit.

How 20 older DFW office properties are faring in tough market for leasing, financing

Dallas Business Journal 5/10 4:56A Mitchell Parton

The future is cloudy, but not hopeless, for the many buildings that have been around for a decade or longer in Dallas-Fort Worth. To shed light on what's happening in real...

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Billy Porter Named Honorary Grand Marshal of Dallas Pride Parade

Allen BubbleLife iReporter 5/14 6:27A Kathy Beazley

Dallas Pride is proud to announce that acclaimed actor, singer and LGBTQ+ advocate Billy Porter has been named its first-ever Honorary Grand Marshal of the Dallas Pride Parade , set to step off in...

New Friends New Life New Group Leaders And Board Members And Leadership Announced

My Sweet Charity 5/14 6:30A Jeanne Prejean

New Friends New Life Board Chair Jane A. Rose has announced the crew of people who will be joining the board and heading up the auxiliary boards. Joining Jane and the current board members Adam Cannon...

The UT Turtle Pond Offers Quiet Reflection in the Middle of Campus

Texas Monthly 5/14 4:00A Forrest Wilder

GENERATIONS OF LONGHORNS have found solace at an improbable oasis in the middle of their Austin campus, just north of the University of Texas Tower. Constructed in 1939, two years after the iconic...

The Texanist: What’s the Best Way to Tell If a Watermelon is Ripe?

Texas Monthly 5/14 4:00A David Courtney

Q: When I was a child, my grandfather, a farmer in Ranger, instructed me on how to tell if a watermelon was ripe. He would hit the fruit with the side of his thumb and determine which ones had the...

Taqueria 10 de 10 Is a Feast for the Eyes, but Will It Make Your Stomach Happy Too?

Texas Monthly 5/14 4:00A José R. Ralat

Taqueria 10 de 10 is cool. It s got the allure of a speakeasy, tucked behind alleyway bar ReyRey in downtown Austin. Its decor sparkles with the romance of taquerias of yore, with its red-and-white...

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The Leopard Link - May 10, 2024

LHS Lovejoy ISD 5/11 6:39A

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Southfork Ranch Catering Brings Big Flavors for All of North Texas

Allen BubbleLife iReporter 5/14 6:13A Kelly Hunter

Tens of thousands of visitors from around the world make the trek each year to Collin County to visit Southfork Ranch to experience what life might be like as a legendary oil baron. Now, whether they...

When Does Tiffany Derry Find Time to Sleep?

Eater Dallas 5/14 3:00A Courtney E. Smith

Opening new restaurants, achieving celebrity chef status, and changing the hospitality industry — she’s doing it all It’s a cold day in January when a group of Tiffany Derry’s fans gather in the full...

Picpoul Blanc Is the Lip Stinger That’s Hot in Texas

Texas Wine Lover 5/14 12:15A Amie Nemec

Picpoul Blanc grapes from Krista Hartman, Red River Wines and Provisions Native to the Languedoc (pronounced long-dock ) region of Southern France, Picpoul Blanc is a white wine grape gaining...

Texas Wine Country Experience the Adventure of a Lifetime

Texas Wine Lover 5/12 7:28P digitalguider

Texas wine country offers an experience that s as unique and bold as the state itself. Imagine yourself cruising down scenic highways, windows rolled down, and the warm Texas...

Twin Peaks Caps off Q1 2024 with New Restaurants, Agreements, Menus and Acclaim

Restaurant News 5/10 8:40A RestaurantNews.com

The ultimate sports bar leads off the year with notable achievements Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Twin Peaks Restaurants scored early and often in the first quarter of...

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THE BEST WEDDING GUEST DRESSES

The Middle Page 5/14 3:04A Cathy Williamson

THE BEST WEDDING GUEST DRESSEs DRESS // SHOES (same but reversed color) // BAG Hello ladies! I hope you all had a wonderful Mother s Day weekend! You all will never believe what happened to me on...

My Paula’s Choice Promo is HERE!!

The Sister Studio 5/13 4:03A Jennifer Reed

It is a HAPPY Monday today because I m sooo, SO excited about the Paula s Choice code that I have for us today!! It is truly an incredible deal and I ll share all the details below. I have a ton of...

EMBRACING THE ELEGANCE OF BLACK SUNDRESSES

The Middle Page 5/9 1:39A Cathy Williamson

EMBRACING THE ELEGANCE OF BLACK SUNDRESSES Hi! I hope you all have had a good week thus far! I must admit that I can t travel and recover quite as fast as I used to. Do you all feel like this after a...

Jen-A-Peño is HERE!!! My Chomps box is LIVE!

The Sister Studio 5/5 5:40A Jennifer Reed

JEN-A-PEÑO IS HERE!!! You guys!!! I cannot even express to y all how excited I am about this! Today is the day, my Chomps limited edition Jen-a-peño box is HERE !!! They gave us their biggest discount...

BREAK OUT THE SUMMER DRESSES // FEATURING JULIA AMORY

The Middle Page 5/4 4:53A Cathy Williamson

BREAK OUT THE SUMMER DRESSES // FEATURING JULIA AMORY Hello, ladies! I hope you have had a fantastic week! Mine has been a whirlwind! I left last Sunday for Scottsdale, Arizona, on a retreat with the...

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Mark Daigneault liked what he saw from Kenrich Williams in Thunder’s Game 4 win

Dallas Mavericks News Yahoo! Sports 5/14 7:00A Thunder Wire

Mark Daigneault liked what he saw from Kenrich Williams in Thunder s Game 4 win over Mavericks.

Texas A&M-Notre Dame matchup will be in prime time on ABC on Aug. 31

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/14 5:57A Associated Press

The Aug. 31 matchup also marks Mike Elko's first game as Texas A&M's head coach.

Why did Adidas signs Dallas Cowboys star to multi-year endorsement deal?

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 5/14 5:20A Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Adidas and Dallas Cowboys fan favorite ink new sponsorship deal which sees the star join Patrick Mahomes and Amon-Ra St. Brown who are already signed with Adidas.

NBA Rumors: Mavs Eye Drafting Bronny Ahead of Lakers to Try to Lure LeBron James

Dallas Mavericks News Yahoo! Sports 5/14 4:36A Bleacher Report

The Dallas Mavericks reportedly may try to position themselves to land LeBron James in free agency by selecting his son, Bronny James, in the 2024 NBA draft. LeBron has said...

NHL playoff lessons: No lead is safe, the Sam Bennett effect

Dallas Stars on Yahoo! Sports 5/14 3:41A ABC11 Raleigh-Durham

Sixteen games have been played in the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs. Having their pick of these goaltenders reinforces the belief that the U.S. is one of the...

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Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Home Prices Increased in First Quarter of 2024

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 5/13 8:04A bri@ccar.net

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Home Prices Increased in First Quarter of 2024 Home prices in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metropolitan Area rose in the first quarter of 2024 as the 30-year fixed...

Special Settlement Episodes of Drive With NAR Podcast

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 5/13 7:01A bri@ccar.net

Special Settlement Episodes of Drive With NAR Podcast If you're feeling uncertain about what the settlement means for you, tune in to hear three special settlement episodes of the "Drive With NAR"...

Feed the City with CCAR’s Community Outreach Committee on June 1

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 5/8 6:35A bri@ccar.net

Feed the City with CCAR s Community Outreach Committee on June 1 CCAR's Community Outreach Committee invites you to help Feed the City. There are four ways to help Feed The City a monthly volunteer...

Six Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Home

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 5/6 5:22A Steve Smith

Are you in the market for a new home? Exciting times lie ahead! However, the journey to homeownership can be fraught with pitfalls if you’re not careful. From overlooking crucial details to making...

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Roasted Broccolini

Life at the Table 5/14 4:25A Chef Sandra Lewis

Discover the Magic of Broccolini: Your New Favorite Super-Veggie! Are you ready to meet your new favorite green vegetable? Say hello to broccolini. This delightful,...

Rhubarb Crisp

Love and Lemons 5/14 3:00A Jeanine Donofrio

Step aside, strawberry rhubarb pie! This rhubarb crisp recipe is my favorite spring dessert. I love it because it s so easy (HUGE bonus points for not requiring pie crust), but it s still completely...

How to Freeze Bananas

The Healthy Maven 5/13 11:00P Davida Lederle

No more wasting overripe bananas! Learn how to freeze bananas the correct way and extend their use in smoothies, nice The post How to Freeze Bananas appeared first on The...

Play Together with Game Night Every Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at Punch Bowl Social

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 5/13 4:26A Kelly Hunter

Punch Bowl Social is recognized as the perfect place to gather for fun. Now, the festive place to play celebrates a resurgence in board games by inviting all gameplayers in to celebrate its weekly...

Dickey’s Barbecue Celebrates National Police Week

Restaurant News 5/13 8:08A RestaurantNews.com

The world s largest barbecue brand shows their appreciation to officers with a smokin Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is excited to be treating...