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What Robert Kaplan, former Dallas Fed president, watches in the economy

Dallas Business Journal 4/18 9:36A Will Anderson

The former Dallas Fed president and CEO, who's now advising companies on a wide range of issues, cuts through the dizzying sea of economic indicators to discuss what really...

PE firms form cargo company in Dallas

Dallas Business Journal 4/18 8:56A Holden Wilen

Private equity firms from Los Angeles and Chicago acquired a majority stake in the "underlying entities" that develop and manufacture products under the Ty-Gard and Shock-Gard...

Six Flags to sell $850M in bonds, reorganize debt ahead of merger with Schlitterbahn owner

Dallas Business Journal 4/17 9:48A Holden Wilen

Six Flags is selling bonds as it looks to reorganize its debt ahead of a planned merger with Cedar Fair. The sale also comes after corporate borrowing reached a new high in...

Uptown tower where Bank of America is headed lands $290M construction loan from Goldman Sachs

Dallas Business Journal 4/17 9:48A Mitchell Parton

Despite some uncertainties still lurking in the industry, Uptown Dallas' office market continues to get major investments and big-name tenants. Read on about one of latest...

Walmart, Wing to expand drone delivery in North Texas

Dallas Business Journal 4/17 9:44A Paul Livengood

Operating hours will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, and the new delivery service will be available to anyone within four miles of either store, including customers in...

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Graduation Gifts

Tanya Foster 4/18 10:00A Tanya Foster

Yay for the Class of 2024! Can you believe we're already at the cusp of graduation season? This means it’s time to start gathering ideas for what to give the graduate! It's important to get the...

How to Get Lost at the Galleria

Texas Monthly 4/18 6:53A Courtney Bond

I like to think I am a well-traveled Texan, but until a couple of months ago, I had never been to the Houston Galleria. My previous trips to the Bayou City had revolved around exploring its renowned...

Has Texas Motor Speedway Been Lapped?

Texas Monthly 4/18 6:45A Jeff Miller

After multiple do-overs of the final two laps known as overtime in NASCAR verbiage, allowing for a normal finish in the event of a late-race caution flag fan favorite Chase Elliott thrilled much of...

Grovel Alert: 2024 Equest Blue Ribbon Gala

My Sweet Charity 4/18 6:30A Jeanne Prejean

With less than ten days until the big fundraiser, the Equest Blue Ribbon Gala Co-Chairs Calvert Collins-Bratton and Melissa Oates have passed the word that the hoedown is nearing a sold-out status....

The Globe Collector Who Can’t Sleep Until He Checks eBay

Texas Monthly 4/18 5:53A Laura Mallonee

The collection104 globes.The rarest itemAn eighteenth-century pocket globe in its original sharkskin case in its day, a status symbol for those who could afford a fairly useless thing. The tiniest...

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Did You Know? Diving Into the Texas Wine Lover Menu – Fun Stuff

Texas Wine Lover 4/18 12:03A Jeff Cope

There are a lot of features on the Texas Wine Lover website, and we started writing about them so you can learn about them and be able to use the many resources available. We’re moving across the...

Amsler Hills Winery

Texas Wine Lover 4/17 12:04A Jeff Cope

Located one hour from downtown Houston in Sealy on the way to Austin is Amsler Hills Winery . Amsler Hills Winery is owned by Kevin and Lisa Lange, and the winery had its Grand Opening on October 21,...

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...

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

Little Elm BubbleLife iReporter 4/14 11:28P 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...

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...

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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

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With no 1st-round pick, this year's draft lacks buzz for Houston Texans

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/18 8:16A Associated Press

The Houston Texans won last year’s NFL draft by taking C.J. Stroud.

Netflix announces new documentary series on the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/18 4:34A Katharine Finnerty

The show will follow the personal stories behind the uniforms through the 2023-24 season, from auditions to the NFL playoffs.

Stars beat Blues 2-1 in shootout after clinching No. 1 seed in Western Conference playoffs

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/18 12:30A Associated Press

The last time Dallas was the top seed in the West was 2016.

Caitlin Clark’s first WNBA game will be in Texas as Indiana Fever take on Dallas Wings

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/17 3:47A Katharine Finnerty

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and her new team, the Indiana Fever, will tip off against the Dallas Wings in Arlington for their first preseason game.

Urshela puts Detroit ahead in the 8th, Tigers hold on for 4-2 win over Rangers

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/17 12:49A Associated Press

The Rangers, who beat Detroit 1-0 in the series opener on Monday, haven’t won back-to-back games since a three-game win streak April 3-5.

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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...

Inspections on New Builds: Should I or Should I Not?

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 4/17 7:39A Collin County Association of REA

Inspections on New Builds: Should I or Should I Not? Written By: Lee Warren, Prospect Inspectors and Member of CCAR's Affiliate Committee Most buyers will employ a home inspector on the purchase of a...

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...

JUST LISTED: Luxury Home Sale in Allen, TX at 1617 Whirlaway Court

DFW Urban Realty 4/13 7:38P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Luxury Living in the Heart of Lovejoy ISD: 1617 Whirlaway Court, Allen TX 75002 Discover unparalleled elegance and sophistication at 1617 Whirlaway Court, Allen, TX. This...

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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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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Does the Milky Way orbit anything?

Live Science 5/17 11:00P

It seems like everything orbits something in space. Moons orbit planets. Planets orbit stars. Stars orbit the centers of galaxies. But beyond that, things get a little harder...

'Playing Russian roulette with your health': Officials warn that social media trend of consuming raw...

Live Science 5/17 4:12A ben.turner@futurenet.com (Ben Tu

People shouldn t drink raw milk in an attempt to gain immunity from bird flu, health experts have warned. These warnings follow news that a bird flu subtype called H5N1 was...

Air Fryer Chickpeas

Love and Lemons 5/16 3:16A Jeanine Donofrio

Air fryer chickpeas! If you love oven roasted chickpeas, get ready: these air fryer chickpeas are even better. I ve been making them on repeat lately. Here s why: They re ready in 15 minutes. Roasting...

Wisconsin Beer Brats

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/15 11:00P Krista

These juicy, Lager-infused Wisconsin beer brats on soft, toasted buns will be your new summer cookout go-to. Topped with spicy mustard, grilled onions and tangy sauerkraut, they re the perfect excuse...

Crispy Cauliflower Tacos [with all the Fixins!]

The Healthy Maven 5/15 11:00P Davida Lederle

These cauliflower tacos are seasoned and roasted to perfection and paired with all the fixings for a delicious (and vegan!) The post Crispy Cauliflower Tacos [with all the...

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Printable Fun Facts About Peru for Kids

Kids Activities Blog 5/17 9:32P Paula Arms

Let s have some fun with Peru fun facts for kids! Are you searching for interesting facts or maybe just plain The post Printable Fun Facts About Peru for Kids appeared first...

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