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Addison Kaboom Town!® Presents 40 Years of Fireworks with Town-Wide Celebration July 3

Run for the Roses as Barrel & Bones Celebrates Derby Day May 4th

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Apr 16 Tue

SELENA QUINTANILLA DAY - SELENA'S 53RD BIRTHDAY
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9:00 PM
Apr 17 Wed

Homeschool Day at The Dinosaur Company
10:00 AM -
11:00 AM
Apr 18 Thu

36th Annual Mad Hatter's Luncheon Gardens of Greec
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1:30 PM

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Hillwood could add 410-unit apartment complex to $1.8B Frisco Station

Dallas Business Journal 4/15 9:27A Noor Adatia

Listed as “Frisco UL4” under the project name, the complex appears to include two residential buildings and two parking garages, with 410,000 square feet of rentable space,...

Powerful new landlord emerges from JPI's sale to Sumitomo

Dallas Business Journal 4/15 8:53A Mitchell Parton

When DFW apartment giant JPI sold to Japanese company Sumitomo Forestry last year, the former owners got to keep dozens of under-construction and completed apartment...

High hopes, harsh realities collide in downtown Dallas' West End

Dallas Business Journal 4/15 3:35A Alexa Reed

This historic part of downtown Dallas is at a crossroads. Tourism visits have fallen significantly in recent years. Prominent storefronts remain shuttered. But supporters of...

Fort Worth Episcopal rector arrested for online solicitation of a minor

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 4/14 7:10A Steven Rosenbaum

A reverend at an Episcopal church in Fort Worth has been suspended after being accused of online solicitation of a minor. Rev. Jason Myers, associate rector at Trinity...

Council Meeting Recap: AHS wrestling recognized, new CERT director, child abuse prevention month

City of Allen News Flash 4/12 5:37A

Allen City Council met on Tuesday, April 9. Read on for the highlights and approved projects.

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Baby and Me Story Time

City of Allen Event Calendar 4/15 7:00P

Event date: April 16, 2024 Event Time: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM Location: 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, TX 75013 Description: For ages 0-12 months. Enjoy a lapsit story time with a...

Addison Kaboom Town!® Presents 40 Years of Fireworks with Town-Wide Celebration July 3

Allen BubbleLife iReporter 4/15 6:34A Kelly Hunter

For 40 years, one of the nations most impressive and unique Independence Day celebrations has been held in the North Texas town of Addison, Texas. While 4.4 square-mile Addison is only home to 17,000...

Change-Of-Plans Alert: Wilkinson Center’s Annual Can Do! Luncheon Replaced By No Can Do!...

My Sweet Charity 4/15 8:30A Jeanne Prejean

After years of surviving tornado weather and a pandemic, Wilkinson Center is transitioning away from its longtime Can Do! Luncheon that has honored Carolyn and David Miller , Workforce Solutions...

Bring on the Textures!

IBB Design 4/15 5:19A Shannon Gidney

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Laredo’s La India Packing Co. Has Been Healing With Its Spices for 100 Years

Texas Monthly 4/15 4:00A Luis G. Rendon

Among the culinary mainstays that have made their marks on the palates of Laredoans, few have been more essential than La India Packing Company. This April, the family-owned spice-and-herb company...

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Monica Christopher installed as Texas Womans University inaugural Dallas campus president

Allen BubbleLife iReporter 4/3 7:00A Kathy Beazley

On Wednesday, March 27th, Texas Womans University marked a significant milestone as Monica Christopher was formally installed as the inaugural president of the Dallas campus, culminating as a poignant...

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Balance Grille Celebrates Grand Opening in Wylie, Texas

Restaurant News 4/15 10:38A RestaurantNews.com

(L-R) Founder Prakash Karamchandani (PK), Franchisee Roshan Ayub and Founder HoChan Jang (CJ) Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Balance Grille , the rising leader in Asian...

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Run for the Roses as Barrel & Bones Celebrates Derby Day May 4th

Allen BubbleLife iReporter 4/15 4:28A Kelly Hunter

Since the Kentucky Derby first ran in 1875, the traditional beverage associated with the 10-furlong race has been the mint julep. And there is no better place in North Texas to sip that...

Is the ‘Future of Food’ the Future We Want?

Eater Dallas 4/15 6:16A Jaya Saxena

Illustrations by Isip Xin At the Food on Demand conference, drone delivery bound for Dallas makes its debut https://www.eater.com/22866863/future-of-food-drone-delivery-apps-ghost-kitchens

Bingham Family Vineyards – Roanoke

Texas Wine Lover 4/13 1:04A Jeff Cope

Bingham Family Vineyards has recently expanded their number of tasting rooms by opening a new location in Roanoke , which is north of Fort Worth, in January 2024. In a recent trip to North Texas, I...

Tortured Poets and Swifites: Here’s Where to Listen to Her New Album With Drinks and Bites in...

Eater Dallas 4/12 5:00A Courtney E. Smith

Getty Images Live band karaoke, themed drinks, and hot spots for fan theories are all here Taylor Swift’s next album, The Tortured Poet’s Department , is dropping on Friday, April 19, and some local...

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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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THE BEST PLACE FOR ONE-STOP SHOPPING

The Middle Page 4/5 2:53A Cathy Williamson

THE BEST PLACE FOR ONE-STOP SHOPPING Hello and Happy Friday! Are you all gearing up for the Eclipse on Monday? I don t remember when there was this much hoopla over an eclipse. Dallas is on the path...

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Western Conference-leading Stars host the Blues

Dallas Stars on Yahoo! Sports 4/15 10:10P Porterville Recorder

BOTTOM LINE: The Western Conference-leading Dallas Stars host the St. Louis Blues. Dallas is 51-21-9 overall and 16-7-2 against the Central Division. The Stars have a 46-8-5...

Cody Bradford is the latest Texas Rangers pitcher to head to the injured list

Texas Rangers on Yahoo! Sports 4/15 12:02P Fort Worth Star-Telegram

The Texas Rangers have been beset by injuries to start the 2024 MLB season. Which players are close to making their return?

Rangers' Nathan Eovaldi makes brutally honest Astros admission

Texas Rangers on Yahoo! Sports 4/15 9:38A ClutchPoints | MLB News

Texas Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi has been dealing so far this season, but Sunday s outing against the Houston Astros was his worst yet. Following the game, Eovaldi spoke...

Grueling early schedule sends Rangers to Detroit with rotation in flux

Texas Rangers on Yahoo! Sports 4/15 7:40A wfaa.com

The middle road series in this landmine-filled stretch of 17 games in 17 days for the Texas Rangers continues with a trip up north to Michigan to face the Detroit Tigers. The...

Cowboys’ Markquese Bell likely to return to safety in 2024

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 4/15 7:17A Cowboys Wire

From @ToddBrock24f7: The undrafted Florida A&M safety filled in at LB for the injury-plagued Cowboys, but Zimmer will likely put him back where he can excel.

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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...

March 2024 Housing Market Snapshot

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 4/12 5:52A bri@ccar.net

March 2024 Housing Market Snapshot Here is a quick look at Collin County's March 2024 housing market activity. Categories CCAR Events CCAR News Government Affairs Lone Star Homes Market Trends North...

You’re Invited to Allen ISD Superintendent’s REALTOR® Luncheon on April 29

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 4/11 3:54A bri@ccar.net

You re Invited to Allen ISD Superintendent s REALTOR® Luncheon on April 29 Allen ISD Superintendent Dr. Robin Bullock invites CCAR members to a special luncheon aimed at fostering collaboration...

Announcing CCAR TRLP Class XVI

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 4/11 3:22A bri@ccar.net

Announcing CCAR TRLP Class XVI Please join us in congratulating these Collin County Area REALTORS® and area association participants on their acceptance into the 2024 Texas REALTORS® Leadership...

NAR Settlement FAQs

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 4/10 6:35A bri@ccar.net

NAR Settlement FAQs The National Association of REALTORS® is dedicated to answering your questions regarding their proposed settlement. To streamline this process, they created Facts.Realtor ....

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Pluto's huge white 'heart' has a surprisingly violent origin, new study suggests

Live Science 4/15 11:00P

When NASA s New Horizons spacecraft flew by Pluto in 2015, it returned images with a sweet surprise: a heart-shaped formation dominating the surface of the dwarf planet. Now,...

Tired of your laptop battery degrading? New 'pulse current' charging process could double its...

Live Science 4/15 10:25P

Scientists have devised a new charging protocol for lithium-ion batteries that could double the lifespan of batteries used in smartphones and laptops. The charging method —...

Most massive stellar black hole in the Milky Way discovered 'extremely close' to Earth

Live Science 4/15 9:00P ben.turner@futurenet.com (Ben Tu

Astronomers have found the most massive stellar-mass black hole ever discovered in our galaxy — and it s lurking "extremely close" to Earth, according to new research. The...

Balance Grille Celebrates Grand Opening in Wylie, Texas

Restaurant News 4/15 10:38A RestaurantNews.com

(L-R) Founder Prakash Karamchandani (PK), Franchisee Roshan Ayub and Founder HoChan Jang (CJ) Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Balance Grille , the rising leader in Asian...

Bar Louie Launches Deliciously Innovative New Menu

Restaurant News 4/15 8:58A RestaurantNews.com

Wake Up Call Martini Popular neighborhood bar brand introduces 32 new food and beverage items Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Bar Louie is proud to unveil its revamped...