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Fintech Forage helps Uber Eats quench thirst in ‘food deserts’

Dallas Business Journal 4/19 10:51A Mark Calvey

“By being able to order online, you have a virtual grocery store in your pocket,” the fintech CEO said of working with Uber Eats to deliver groceries to low-income Americans...

Huge event venues contribute to tourism's $11B economic impact on DFW

Dallas Business Journal 4/19 9:32A Davie Nguyen

Venues that are known for usually hosting pro sports are on the list, including AT&T Stadium and Toyota Stadium, as well as major commercial hubs like The Star in Frisco. In...

Rob Hays to leave Ashford Hospitality Trust after nearly 20 years

Dallas Business Journal 4/19 8:50A Alexa Reed

Hays' departure is due to his desire to pursue another business opportunity alongside his father. He said that if he did not have this opportunity, he "would undoubtedly be at...

How Icon's 3D-printing tech can disrupt construction of affordable housing, military barracks, space...

Dallas Business Journal 4/19 7:23A Brent Wistrom

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JUST IN: Kappas Are “Keyed” Up to Celebrate Tablescapes’ 30th Anniversary With Herrera’s Wes Gordon

My Sweet Charity 4/19 10:30A Jeanne Prejean

Area weather guessers were betting that North Texas would be ground zero for getting slammed with the usual nasty elements (i.e., hail, wind, lightning, loads of rain, etc.) by 4 p.m. Thursday. But...

Watch the Official Trailer for ‘Hit Man,’ Richard Linklater and Glen Powell’s Highly Anticipated...

Texas Monthly 4/19 8:29A Texas Monthly

On Thursday, Netflix released the official trailer for Richard Linklater s buzzy upcoming film, Hit Man, based on the Texas Monthly story by Skip Hollandsworth. Watch the full trailer below. The...

April 2024 Pit Perks

Texas Monthly 4/19 8:19A TM BBQ Club

April Pit Perks Brisket U | Get $15 off any Brisket U Class with code TXMNEWS24scTW Eaker Barbecue | 10% off merch and free sticker.* Tejas Chocolate & BBQ | 20% off merchandise, rubs, and sauce...

Take Back Day Is Nearing To Part Ways With Expired And Unwanted Medications

My Sweet Charity 4/19 6:30A Jeanne Prejean

MySweetCharity* With a bit of a chill in the area this weekend, why not use the time to clean out your closet or, rather your medicine cabinet? Take a deep breath and admit that there are pills and...

Can Strength in Numbers Send the Dallas Stars to the Stanley Cup?

Texas Monthly 4/19 5:52A Jeff Miller

Twenty-five years after winning the franchise s only Stanley Cup to date, the Dallas Stars have put themselves in excellent position to win another.As champions of the National Hockey League s Western...

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Barrel & Bones partners with Insolito for May 1 Tequila Dinner

Crave DFW 4/19 7:36A Steven Doyle

When you think about a classic Texas smokehouse, tequila isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But maybe it should. The subtle citrus notes and spicy aromas from barrel aging make crafted tequilas...

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Kenny's Burger Joint to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with $5 Cocktails

Little Elm BubbleLife iReporter 4/19 12:59A Kelly Hunter

North Texans love a good party, and Cinco de Mayo, on Sunday, May 5, certainly provides a great reason for a fiesta. The team at Kennys Burger Joint loves any excuse for a party, and its celebrating...

Two Brothers Winery

Texas Wine Lover 4/19 12:06A Jeff Cope

Two Brothers Winery is located in Keller which is a short drive north of Fort Worth. The winery is family-owned and operated by two brothers, Brian and Eddie Kirkwood, and their spouses, Stephanie and...

Tell Mom She's Smokin' with Brunch at Barrel & Bones

Little Elm BubbleLife iReporter 4/18 11:11P Kelly Hunter

Mothers Day brunch doesnt have to be a boring buffet with simple eggs and bacon. Iconic Texas smokehouse Barrel & Bones is celebrating mom with an amazing brunch available both Saturday, May 11 and...

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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...

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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...

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Stars waited late to find out they get playoff rematch against the defending Stanley Cup champions

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/19 11:48A Associated Press

Vegas is the second wild card in the West

Rangers option rookie Jack Leiter 1 day after he allowed 7 runs in his major league debut

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/19 11:04A Associated Press

Leiter was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 draft

Texas spring signals time for Ewers to slow down and enjoy football in 2024 before NFL draft

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/19 8:46A Associated Press

The decision to stay also keeps Arch Manning waiting for his turn

Defending champ Golden Knights to face top-seeded Stars in playoffs after 4-1 loss to Ducks

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/19 1:42A Associated Press

The defending Stanley Cup champions will face top seed Dallas in the first round beginning Monday night, while the Kings play Edmonton.

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.

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National News: Existing Home Sells Descended 4.3% in March

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 4/19 6:24A kendall@ccar.net

National News: Existing Home Sells Descended 4.3% in March Existing-home sales slipped in March, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Among the four major U.S. regions, sales slid in...

Display Listings in 13 Languages with NTREIS Translator

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 4/19 6:14A bri@ccar.net

Display Listings in 13 Languages with NTREIS Translator NTREIS Translator is a FREE website and IDX solution for the NTREIS Subscriber. It is accessible when visitors click on a flag or other custom...

RSVP for TREC’s DFW Meeting

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 4/19 4:47A bri@ccar.net

RSVP for TREC s DFW Meeting The Texas Real Estate Commission invites CCAR Members to attend their upcoming DFW Meeting. Categories CCAR Events CCAR News Government Affairs Lone Star Homes Market...

JUST LISTED: Luxury Univeristy Park Home in Highland Park ISD at 8415 Turtle Creek

DFW Urban Realty 4/19 4:10A broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Luxury University Park Home in University Heights, Highland Park ISD: 8415 Turtle Creek Blvd - University Park, TX Located in the prestigious Park Cities neighborhood of...

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...

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Emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom

Spectrum Local News Health 4/19 1:11A Associated Press

Complaints that pregnant women were turned away from U.S. emergency rooms spiked in 2022 after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

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.

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Hot Cocoa vs Hot Chocolate: Choose Your Cozy Cup! +RECIPE

Cooking Chew 4/19 9:40A Renee Groskreutz

It s that time of the year again where we start looking for something warm to drink that is comforting. Ok yes, coffee is always in The post Hot Cocoa vs Hot Chocolate: Choose...

Celebrate National Picnic Day with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

Restaurant News 4/18 11:38A RestaurantNews.com

World s largest barbecue brand offering guests $5 off Picnic Packs on April 23rd Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Let Dickey’s Barbecue Pit help you combine your two...

'Vampire' bacteria thirst for human blood — and cause deadly infections as they feed

Live Science 4/18 8:17A emily.cooke@futurenet.com (Emily

Vampires don t only haunt the pages of classic novels and spook us in horror movies — they re also lurking inside the human body. In new research, scientists have found that...

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Love and Lemons 4/18 4:11A Jeanine Donofrio

Let s make lemon poppy seed muffins! These classic muffins are bursting with fresh citrus flavor, and they have a moist, tender texture that s punctuated by the poppy seeds crunch. I love them plain...

Chicken Caprese with Balsamic Reduction

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/17 11:00P Krista

This juicy, baked chicken caprese is drizzled with balsamic reduction for a savory meal you ll love! Each bite is filled with fresh basil, melty mozzarella, and sweet roasted tomatoes for a...

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Taurus Fun Facts for Kids You Can Print

Kids Activities Blog 4/19 9:30P Monica S

Let s learn Taurus facts. If you like fun facts and learning about zodiac signs, you re in the right place! We The post Taurus Fun Facts for Kids You Can Print appeared first...

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