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D.R. Horton, founder of nation's largest homebuilder, dies

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth 5/19 4:35A Nick Wooten

Donald R. Horton, founder of the Arlington company that leads the nation in homebuilding and bears his name, died suddenly Thursday night. Horton, 74, was involved in the real...

City of Dallas remains 9th most populous in the country after stemming population loss

Dallas Business Journal 5/17 9:56A Plamedie Ifasso

The city added about 5,500 residents last year, reversing its trend of population loss, according to recent Census data. See what Big D's headcount is up to and how Dallas and...

Celina leads U.S. in population growth — how it got there and challenges ahead

Dallas Business Journal 5/17 9:54A Noor Adatia

New and quick growth comes with challenges, Celina Mayor Ryan Tubbs said. He should know. Celina's population shot up an eye-popping 26.6% from July 2022 to July 2023.

Sandwich Hag ends lunch service

Dallas Business Journal 5/17 8:57A Alexa Reed

Owner and chef Reyna Duong announced via Instagram the sandwich shop will be "taking a long break, a much needed sabbatical of sorts."

Dallas homebuilder Highland takes hundreds of Central Texas positions

Dallas Business Journal 5/17 7:44A Ramzi Abou Ghalioum

Dallas homebuilder Highland Homes is making good on a bid for a larger footprint in south-central Texas. The builder is one of the most active in North Texas and builds in the...

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These Amazon Sheets Are 10/10

Brighton the Day 5/18 4:00A megan hopkins

If you ve been looking for a new set of sheets, I ve go the perfect set of Amazon sheets for you. These were honestly sheets I added to my cart without much thought, but I ve...

Answer Me This: Why Are This Year’s Runoffs So Important?

Texas Monthly 5/17 5:55A Texas Monthly

Runoffs are not as sexy as general elections, but that doesn t mean they re not consequential. Who will control the state House? Who is steering legislative priorities? In the second episode of Answer...

My Outfits from Rosemary Beach

Brighton the Day 5/17 5:53A megan hopkins

We re back from Rosemary Beach! It was an awesome week with the family. Even though we ended up with a couple of rainy days, we had so much fun. Already itching to go back. We...

Why Did Greg Abbott Pardon a Racist Murderer?

Texas Monthly 5/17 5:46A Christopher Hooks

Before we get to the substance of what happened on Thursday, when Governor Greg Abbott pardoned Daniel Perry for murder, it s important to be specific and clear about what happened to Perry on the...

A BBQ Reality Show Contestant Sets Up Shop Just Outside Waco

Texas Monthly 5/17 4:00A Daniel Vaughn

The first time Joey Victorian really noticed anything about Mart, it was a for sale sign on one of its historic downtown buildings. He was driving from his home in northwest Houston into Waco to visit...

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Andreucci Winery Opens Location on Highway 290

Texas Wine Lover 5/18 4:31A Laurie Ware

A few years ago, it was hard to drive down Main Street in Fredericksburg without seeing the larger-than-life half-face of Flavio Andreucci staring back at you from the southeast corner of Washington...

Spinning for Sips: A Guide to Pairing Wine with Your Slot Play

Texas Wine Lover 5/17 7:04A Guest

Slot machines and wine are fun things. This article talks about enjoying both together. We ll explain how to choose a wine to make slot play better. It s not just drinking or playing slots, it s about...

Celebrate Memorial Day at Punch Bowl Social with Free Munchies for You and Your Crew

Little Elm BubbleLife iReporter 5/16 3:54A Kelly Hunter

Punch Bowl Social is celebrating the unofficial start of summer with a Memorial Day bash, and its sharing a free gift with its fans. In celebration of Memorial Day weekend, Punch Bowl Social will...

Celebrate Memorial Day with Mudbugs from North Texas' Best Cajun Outpost, The Cajun Market

Little Elm BubbleLife iReporter 5/16 3:52A Kelly Hunter

Memorial Day weekend is all about celebrating and relaxing with friends and family, and North Texas most beloved Cajun outpost, The Cajun Market at Bourbon Street Bar & Grill, is making it even easier...

A Deep Dive Into the World of Winemaking – How White Wine is Made

Texas Wine Lover 5/16 12:02A Amie Nemec

Hopefully, you re enjoying our deep dive into winemaking. The last two articles covered growing grapes and making red wine, and you can still learn more! Making white wine is only slightly different...

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Amazon, Target ??, and MORE! ??????

The Sister Studio 5/19 3:58A Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday, my friends!! We had a busy day of kids sports yesterday, and are going to take it easy today and rest up for the kids last week of school next week! I think my entire house is counting...

THE BEST WEDDING GUEST DRESSES

The Middle Page 5/14 3:04A Cathy Williamson

THE BEST WEDDING GUEST DRESSEs DRESS // SHOES (same but reversed color) // BAG Hello ladies! I hope you all had a wonderful Mother s Day weekend! You all will never believe what happened to me on...

My Paula’s Choice Promo is HERE!!

The Sister Studio 5/13 4:03A Jennifer Reed

It is a HAPPY Monday today because I m sooo, SO excited about the Paula s Choice code that I have for us today!! It is truly an incredible deal and I ll share all the details below. I have a ton of...

EMBRACING THE ELEGANCE OF BLACK SUNDRESSES

The Middle Page 5/9 1:39A Cathy Williamson

EMBRACING THE ELEGANCE OF BLACK SUNDRESSES Hi! I hope you all have had a good week thus far! I must admit that I can t travel and recover quite as fast as I used to. Do you all feel like this after a...

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Sky use balanced attack, dominate fourth quarter to beat Wings 84-73 for season-opening split

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/19 2:18A Associated Press

The Chicago Sky dominated the fourth quarter to defeat the Dallas Wings 83-74 on Saturday night to split the season-opening series.

Musa scores a goal, Paes has 7 saves as Dallas and Dynamo tie 1-1

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/19 1:29A Associated Press

Houston had 65% possession and outshot Dallas 18-7, including 8-3 on target.

The sequel has been much better for Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving as Mavs head to West finals

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/19 1:11A Associated Press

Now, it’s time to see what the addition of Irving will mean against the Denver-Minnesota winner starting Wednesday night.

A kinder, gentler Luka Doncic has Mavs on verge of series win over top-seeded Thunder

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/18 2:42A Associated Press

A kinder, gentler Luka Doncic has the Mavericks in the same place they were in the first round, headed home with a chance to clinch a playoff series.

Duchene scores winner in 2nd OT, Stars advance to Western Conference final with 2-1 win over Avs

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/18 12:23A Associated Press

Dallas advances to face either Edmonton or Vancouver next.

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Supra eKEY® App Settings

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 5/16 3:30A bri@ccar.net

Supra eKEY® App Settings You can adjust many features in the Supra eKEY® app to customize it for your needs. Learn more below! Click Here for Supra's May 2024 Newsletter with...

The Importance of Prequalifying for a Mortgage Loan

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 5/15 9:45A Marievel Santiago

Purchasing a home is an exhilarating journey, but it can also be fraught with uncertainties and challenges. One way to streamline the process and enhance your position as a...

Government Affairs/TREPAC April Recap

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 5/15 8:16A kendall@ccar.net

Government Affairs/TREPAC April Recap Government Affairs/TREPAC April Recap Thursday, April 25 It was another productive and informative Government Affairs/TREPAC meeting this month. Our guest speaker...

OneHome Enhancement

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 5/15 4:33A bri@ccar.net

OneHome Enhancement OneHome has launched Open House Search and Sort. The below slides provide additional details on what the enhancement means for you. Categories CCAR Events CCAR News Government...

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Home Prices Increased in First Quarter of 2024

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 5/13 8:04A bri@ccar.net

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Home Prices Increased in First Quarter of 2024 Home prices in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metropolitan Area rose in the first quarter of 2024 as the 30-year fixed...

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Baylor Scott & White to close Flower Mound rehab facility

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/13 9:43A Seth Bodine

The closure of the facility off Cross Timbers Road in Denton County is expected to result in dozens of potential job loses. The facility operator says it will try to help...

Texas again ranked the worst state for mental health care

Spectrum Local News Health 5/13 6:00A Craig Huber

This is the second consecutive year Forbes Advisor has ranked Texas dead last.

Your Mental Health: Recent pattern of violence against women casts light on toxic masculinity

Spectrum Local News Health 5/9 6:08A Nicole Cross

One out of four women will be the victim of a violent crime, according to the CDC.

Workers often forfeit hundreds of dollars on a popular workplace benefit

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/9 5:58A Andy Medici

Workers are losing out on hundreds of dollars in flexible spending account money.

Dallas-based Steward Health Care files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/6 10:48A Ryan Lynch

The for-profit, physician-owned system — and 166 of its affiliated debtors — filed May 6 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.

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Earth-size planet found orbiting nearby star that will outlive the sun by 100 billion years

Live Science 5/19 6:00A

Astronomers have discovered an Earth-size planet that is showered with so much radiation, its atmosphere eroded away long ago, leaving it bare. Life as we know it can t exist...

32 animals that act weirdly human sometimes

Live Science 5/19 5:00A

Humans often think we are unique, with abilities and behaviors far more complex than our distant animal cousins. But in fact, many creatures, from tiny insects to our closest...

Creamy Coleslaw

Love and Lemons 5/19 3:20A Jeanine Donofrio

This easy coleslaw recipe is great for just about any occasion—a weeknight dinner, a cookout, or a fun picnic lunch. Like all my favorite summer recipes, it s packed with colorful veggies, and a...

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...

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Fantastic Words That Start with the Letter F

Kids Activities Blog 5/18 10:41P Cheslyn Garland

Let’s have some fun today with F words! Words that start with the letter F are fantastic and free. We The post Fantastic Words That Start with the Letter F appeared first on...