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Sunoco to buy Canadian company for more than $9 billion

Dallas Business Journal 5/5 4:57A Will Anderson

Dallas-based Sunoco plans to buy Parkland Corp., a Canadian energy and retail company, for cash and equity in a deal valued at about $9.1 billion. Sunoco says the deal would...

$445 million Cityplace redevelopment up for tax breaks

Dallas Business Journal 5/5 12:47A Noor Adatia

Tax breaks for the redevelopment of a high-profile tower along U.S. 75 are up for discussion in Dallas. And in Mansfield, a large office lease by an arm of the city could get...

Trader Joe's to open new store in Collin County

Dallas Business Journal 5/5 12:40A Rachel Behrndt - WFAA

The popular store will open its second location in this fast growing city north of Dallas.

New $10 million headquarters to boost disability employment training

Dallas Business Journal 5/4 9:19P Aayush Gupta

A local nonprofit that provides job training and employment for adults with disabilities is preparing to begin construction on a new $10 million headquarters in east...

University Park mansion debuts at $18.5M, leads DFW's luxury home listings

Dallas Business Journal 5/3 4:31A Alexa Reed

Even in the world of luxury real estate, some sellers are adjusting their strategies, with one lavish mansion in Dallas' Preston Hollow neighborhood recently knocking more...

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6 Essential Tips to Planning the Interiors for Your New Build

IBB Design 4/30 11:50P IBB AT Home

Congratulations on building your new home! This milestone is both thrilling and full of possibilities. But once the excitement settles, you may find yourself wondering, The...

SERVPRO Team Shaw Bolsters Growth with Two Major Acquisitions in 2025

Little Elm BubbleLife iReporter 4/22 11:48P Jennifer Halstead

SERVPRO Team Shaw Expands Again in 2025 SERVPRO Team Shaw , one of the largest franchises in the country, continues to make waves in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market under the leadership of...

Best Things to Do in DFW with Kids This Week (April 22 – 29, 2025)

Little Elm Family eGuide 4/22 5:21A Family eGuide

Spring is springing in North Texas and so are the events! We ve done the work and rounded up all the best things to do in DFW with kids this week in our latest issue. Flip...

Southlake Tennis Center Celebrates 25 Years of Serving the Community with May 10 Anniversary Event

Little Elm BubbleLife iReporter 4/22 3:28A Marlea Maschmeyer

Southlake Tennis Center (STC) , a beloved fixture in the Southlake community and one of the premier public tennis facilities in the country, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a fun-filled day...

New Avara For Warmer Days!

Tanya Foster 4/22 2:47A Tanya Foster

The Avara Summer Collection is officially here! Summer is quickly approaching, and that means it’s the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe with the latest warm-weather styles. I’m so excited to...

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Mama’s Daughter’s Diner Serving Southern Since 1958

Crave DFW 5/5 7:58A Steven Doyle

As a part of Dallas since 1958 , Mama’s Daughters’ Diner isn’t simply a restaurant—it’s an institution grounded in tradition and family. Originally founded by the Rose family, the diner now spans...

Back to the High Plains: Rediscovering English Newsom Cellars

Texas Wine Lover 5/2 12:36A Laurinda Thomas

I’m not sure why it seems to take some sort of wine-related event for me to head to the Texas High Plains, as it is just a little over a two-hour drive to Lubbock and about 2½...

Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Fires Up the Flavor for National Bar-B-Que Month

Restaurant News 5/1 1:49A RestaurantNews.com

Celebrating a Time-Honored Texas Tradition with Bold Flavors and Southern Flair Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) As the aroma of smoked meat begins to fill the Texas air,...

Visiting Charleston Taylor Estate: An Experiential Winery Opens in Johnson City

Texas Wine Lover 4/29 1:58A Jeff Cope

A new winery has opened in Johnson City with some unique features at a Texas winery that I have never seen before. Considering I have visited over 540 Texas wineries in the...

After 20 Years of Service in Dallas, Fernando’s Shutters Both Locations — And More Closures This...

Eater Dallas 4/28 3:10A Courtney E. Smith

Fernando’s announced both locations are closing in May. | Fernando’s One of the top pop-up spots in town is also saying farewell In a fast-paced city like Dallas, restaurants come and go all the time....

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WHY BLACK IS ALWAYS IN STYLE—EVEN IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER

The Middle Page 5/5 3:41A Cathy Williamson

WHY BLACK IS ALWAYS IN STYLE—EVEN IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER Hello, ladies! I hope you have had a great week! I have to admit that I am super tired! I think life has caught up, and I am exhausted and...

THOUGHTFUL GIFT IDEAS FOR MOTHER’S DAY

The Middle Page 4/27 3:49A Cathy Williamson

Celebrating Mother s Day: Thoughtful Gift Ideas for all of the mamas Hello, ladies! I hope you all have had a great weekend. I hosted my mom s 85th birthday dinner at our home on Friday night. It was...

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MY FAVORITE SPRING BLAZERS

The Middle Page 4/22 2:16A Cathy Williamson

MY FAVORITE SPRING BLAZERS Hello, ladies! I hope you all had a blessed Easter weekend! After we got back from St. Barts last Monday night, the week was a total blur! I had a lot to catch up on,...

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DeSoto native overcomes adversity, signs with Miami Dolphins

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/5 9:33A Adam Rossow

It was a waiting game on draft day for DeSoto-native and NFL-hopeful Andrew Armstrong.

Houston Rockets sent to early playoff exit with 103-89 loss to Warriors in Game 7

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/5 4:06A Associated Press

The #2 seed was eliminated by Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.

Texas Rangers fire offensive coordinator Donnie Ecker after extended struggles

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/5 3:30A Associated Press

The decision was announced after the Rangers won 8-1 on Sunday in their series finale against AL West-leading Seattle.

Mikko Rantanen has 4-point 3rd period for Stars to unbelievably knock former team out of playoffs

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/4 4:51A Associated Press

The Stars beat Colorado 4-2 in Game 7 of the first round series.

Scheffler leads by 6 at hometown Byron Nelson as weather-delayed second round ends

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/3 8:31A Associated Press

The top-ranked player is 18 under with the low round each of the first two days.

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The Platform Winning Over Real Estate: Meet Tether RE”

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 4/29 8:28A bri@ccar.net

The Platform Winning Over Real Estate: Meet Tether RE” In our latest Welcome to the Top podcast, we sit down with Vanessa Martin, Co-Founder of Tether RE, to explore how...

Tether RE’s NEW AND IMPROVED Mileage Tracker is LIVE

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 4/23 5:04A bri@ccar.net

Tether RE s NEW AND IMPROVED Mileage Tracker is LIVE If you attended the Tether RE launch or watched the playback, you heard that Tether RE was getting ready to launch a brand new version of their...

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Measles jumps borders in North America with outbreaks in Canada, Mexico and U.S.

Spectrum Local News Health 5/1 2:29A Associated Press

North America’s three biggest measles outbreaks continue to balloon, with more than 2,500 known cases.

Houston, Dallas rank among worst in U.S. for ozone pollution, air quality report reveals

Spectrum Local News Health 4/30 6:15A Christine Sanchez

Almost half of the U.S. population lives with “unhealthy” levels of harmful air pollution, a report from the American Lung Association reveals.

Baylor Scott & White-leased medical complex in Plano bought by LA firm

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/25 6:55A Aayush Gupta

A Los Angeles-based real estate investment firm has acquired a medical complex in Plano. The 49,228-square-foot property was first developed in 2022 and is fully leased.

First confirmed case of measles in Dallas-Fort Worth child, health officials say

Spectrum Local News Health 4/23 9:48A Kaila Garrett

There has been a confirmed case of the measles involving a student at Willow Spring Middle School, according to Collin County Health Care Services.

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Top Grilling Accessories & Tools for 2025: Must-Have BBQ Gear

Fit Men Cook 5/16 12:55A Kevin Curry

Grilling with the right gear can be the difference between being called a grill master or the guy who just ruined the burgers. Grilling isn’t just a way to cook—it’s an experience where every moment...

BBQ Back Ribs

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/15 11:00P Krista

These juicy, BBQ-glazed baby back ribs with a garlic-cinnamon spice rub just scream 4th of July! They re baked and finished off on the grill for a tender, fall-off-the-bone bite. Why You ll Love This...

Blondies Recipe

Love and Lemons 5/15 4:58A Jeanine Donofrio

This blondie recipe is one of my new favorite desserts! No offense to brownies, but I might like these blondies better? They have a dense and chewy texture and a warm,...

Healing Land and Legacy Through Urban Agriculture

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 5/15 2:46A Hannah Quigley

Sanctuary Farms | Photo Credit: Ali Lapetina Ask someone to imagine a “farm” and they will probably conjure a barn, a silo, rolling hills of crops, and pasture. That is, they will imagine rural areas....

Pasta Sauce Recipe

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/14 11:00P Krista

You ll never need to buy a jar at the grocery store again when you ve got this trusty 5 ingredient pasta sauce recipe! Tomato, basil, and plenty of garlic make it delicious....