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Grant Halliburton Foundation Raises $300,000 at 16th Annual Beacon of Hope Luncheon

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New retail center to feature Lucas' first supermarket

Dallas Business Journal 4/4 1:54A Aayush Gupta

The City of Lucas is set to get its first supermarket, following a 13.6% growth in population over the last five years.

Can Toyota hold line on car prices in face of Trump tariffs? Experts weigh in

Dallas Business Journal 4/4 1:49A Bill Hethcock

Toyota's plan to maintain prices in the face of new auto tariffs sets it apart from competitors. But is it realistic? Experts weigh in on the strategy of the automaker, which...

More details revealed about future of Neiman Marcus in downtown Dallas

Dallas Business Journal 4/4 1:30A Noor Adatia

Leaders from Saks and the City of Dallas came together during the last week of March to discuss the future and potential reimagining of the store. It appears the meeting...

Table of Experts: Women in construction

Dallas Business Journal 4/3 7:00P Gordon Highlander, McCownGordon

After years of recovery following the pandemic and the materials and labor shortages that followed, the construction industry is thriving once more. Much of this recovery is...

4 practical solutions to optimize your construction business’ accounts receivable process

Dallas Business Journal 4/3 3:51A Commerce Bank

The construction industry is facing tremendous pressure from all sides. Material and labor costs remain high. Staffing is in short supply. Interest rates make financing...

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Easy Home Decor Updates

Tanya Foster 4/3 8:14A Tanya Foster

Do you ever wonder if your house needs a little refresh? The answer is YES and this is the perfect time to focus on some home decor updates. Today I want to share a few home pieces and some tips on...

5 Bible Verses I Keep Coming Back to When I Need Encouragement

4/2 6:34A Brighton

A while back, I shared these Bible verses on stories—and so many of you screenshotted them that I knew I needed to elaborate. These are the verses I return to again and again when I need the reminder...

Grant Halliburton Foundation Raises $300,000 at 16th Annual Beacon of Hope Luncheon

Little Elm BubbleLife iReporter 4/2 3:06A Juliette DC

Grant Halliburton Foundation hosted its 16th annual Beacon of Hope Community Luncheon on March 25 at the Omni Dallas Hotel. Nearly 600 guests gathered in support of the Foundations mission, helping to...

III Forks to Open New Flagship Location in Addison's Village on the Parkway on Tuesday, April 8

Little Elm BubbleLife iReporter 4/2 2:14A Kelly Hunter

III Forks is working to reinvent the steakhouse, and the new iteration of the brand will debut in Addisons Village on the Parkway when the restaurants new flagship location opens on Tuesday, April 8,...

BOOK REVIEW: WHEN THE ACTOR INSPIRED CHAOS AND BLODDSHED by Nicholas Litchfield

Little Elm BubbleLife iReporter 4/1 10:00P KAREN SIDDALL

When the Actor Inspired Chaos and Bloodshed by Nicholas Litchfield The riveting tale of an actor unwittingly drawn into an obsessed directors dangerous vision for an action/adventure cult film. ...

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Introducing Buli Limestone Wines

Texas Wine Lover 4/5 5:38A Jeff Cope

Changes are happening with Limestone Terrace Vineyard . The Wimberley winery is joining forces with Dr. Bob Buly, owner of Buli Wines in Podere Collalto, located in Trequanda,...

Charleston Taylor to Open in Johnson City

Texas Wine Lover 4/3 4:35A Jeff Cope

Press Release Set to soft open on April 11, Charleston Taylor winery is more than just a brand, it’s a generational experience. Named for the owners children, the winery is...

Y Knot Vineyard Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 4/2 9:13A Laurinda Thomas

With the looming threat of water shortages in the Texas High Plains, many row crop farmers are shifting to also growing grapes, since grapes require less water. In this...

5 Things You Need to Know about Wines in Texas

Texas Wine Lover 4/2 6:20A Gus Hall

Texas is one of the most attractive parts of the world to taste wines and have the best time. With its century-long history of winemaking, a rich selection of wines, and excellent service, the area...

5 Budget Places to Travel for Wine

Texas Wine Lover 4/2 6:19A Gus Hall

Taking wine trips is considered luxury entertainment. Logically, it is associated with high cost and inaccessibility for trips on a limited budget. Yet, this is not...

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Such good SAVINGS!!!?

The Sister Studio 4/4 3:21A Jennifer Reed

Cheers, my friends we made it to Friday! I hope everyone has had a great week so far and has fun weekend plans. It s supposed to rain here most of the weekend, so I m just hoping for some sunshine at...

WHY FRINGE IS A MUST-HAVE TREND FOR SPRING

The Middle Page 4/2 3:49A Cathy Williamson

WHY FRINGE IS A MUST-HAVE TREND FOR SPRING Hello ladies! Are you in full Spring fever mode? I am so excited about Spring. However, it s been super rainy this month and already pretty darn warm. That s...

March Amazon Finds—on SALE!

The Sister Studio 3/27 3:24A Jennifer Reed

Happy Thursday, my friends! May your coffee be nice and strong today we re sooo close to Friday! Amazon is doing a big Spring Sale this week so I wanted to round up all of my March favorites, several...

A Colorful Table Setting For 10 or Just Two!

Color and Chic 3/26 4:35A Hoang-Kim

Spring is here and it s time to host! Whether you re inviting 10 people over or just one or two, I think it speaks volume to set the table and pull out the pretty napkins. Not only will it make things...

STRIPES: THE TIMELESS TREND FOR EFFORTLESS SPRING AND SUMMER STYLE

The Middle Page 3/23 5:57A Cathy Williamson

STRIPES: THE TIMELESS TREND FOR EFFORTLESS SPRING AND SUMMER STYLE Hello ladies! How is everyone today? I have been in Ojai Valley since Wednesday to see my daughter. She had an emergency surgery on...

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Mahle pitches 5 shutout innings for first win since April 2023 as Rangers beat Rays 5-2

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/5 6:38A Associated Press

Josh Smith homered in the seventh inning for the Rangers.

Leonard scores 20 points to help Clippers rout Mavericks 114-91 for 3rd straight win

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/5 6:24A Associated Press

The Clippers are 13-3 in their last 16 games. Naji Marshall scored 22 points to lead the Mavericks.

Green scores 34 as Rockets snap Thunder's 11-game winning streak with 125-111 victory

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/5 6:18A Associated Press

Houston, which is second in the Western Conference, improved to 2-3 against the top-seeded Thunder with the win.

Defending national champion South Carolina returns to title game with 74-57 rout of Texas

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/5 4:58A Associated Press

Texas went 15-1 against the SEC in the regular season and shared the conference title with the Gamecocks.

The Final Four again has multiple 5th-year starters. This time, it's a farewell to an uncommon era

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/5 4:13A Associated Press

The final Final Four marks an end to the era of players sticking around college longer with an extra year of eligibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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CCAR and MetroTex Approve Plan of Merger

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 3/31 4:12A bri@ccar.net

CCAR and MetroTex Approve Plan of Merger On March 27, 2025, the CCAR and MetroTex Board of Directors voted to approve a Plan of Merger. This vote allows both associations to participate in a due...

Announcing CCAR TRLP Class XVII

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 3/24 4:42A anaidacarmona

Announcing CCAR TRLP Class XVII Please join us in congratulating these Collin County Area REALTORS® and area association participants on their acceptance into the 2025 Texas REALTORS® Leadership...

Understanding How Rising Insurance Costs Impact Home Affordability in Collin County

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 3/24 4:31A bri@ccar.net

Understanding How Rising Insurance Costs Impact Home Affordability in Collin County In real estate, affordability is a top priority for buyers. Recently, however, one factor...

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Healthcare finance trends for 2025

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/3 3:32A Commerce Bank

Healthcare leaders enter 2025 facing a host of pressing imperatives. They need to promote sustainable financial health, address patient affordability and financial experience,...

Alcon to buy Lensar in deal worth up to $430M

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/27 1:23A Sydney Asher

The companies will come together to advance robotic laser technology in cataract surgery; improving precision, reducing patient comfort, and providing faster recovery time....

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The Most Tempting Tacos in Dallas

Eater Dallas 4/21 5:26A Courtney E. Smith

Simply can’t front on Velvet Taco. | Velvet Taco Soft or crunch, meaty or veggie, here’s where to order up the best tacos in the Metroplex There are so many great spots to get them in Dallas and all...

Miso Salmon

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/20 11:00P Krista

Miso salmon is a simple weeknight recipe that tastes like it came straight out of a restaurant! You ll love the sweet, savory, and umami flavors in this dish, serve with edamame or rice for the...

How One Milwaukee Food Bank Is Handling the Drop in USDA Funding

Civil Eats 4/20 10:00P Brian Calvert

For months, Matt King kept an eye on federal food aid policies. He also stayed in constant contact with Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services, which, among other things, manages food disbursements...

My Favorite Way to Use Up Hard Boiled Eggs

Love and Lemons 4/20 3:50A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

And so it begins: my egg salad kick. Every year after Easter, I make this egg salad recipe to use up the hard boiled eggs left over from my family’s celebration. That first...

First-Rate Restaurants in Richardson

Eater Dallas 4/18 3:31A Courtney E. Smith

Dim sum for days at Kirin Court. | Kirin Court Because eating well doesn’t need to mean leaving the ‘burbs Gone are the days when suburbanites had to trek out to the city for good food. Take...