Parker BubbleLife News

Thursday, April 3, 2025Previous (Apr 1)Next Send to Friend

Here Are the Dallas 2025 James Beard Award Finalists

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

Upcoming Events » see the full calendar

Apr 05 Sat

St. Jude Career Alliance Job Search Workshop
8:45 AM -
3:00 PM
Apr 05 Sat

Native Plants and the Bugs that Love Them: Native
10:00 AM -
2:00 PM
Apr 14 Mon

Nexus Mothers’ Brunch & Bazaar
11:00 AM -
2:00 PM

Login to Personalize Your News - Follow contributors for customized updates. Click the "Follow" links next to contributors and on business and organization pages to create your own custom news.

Top Stories: ➊ – Alcon to buy Lensar in deal worth up to $430M (Thursday), ➋ – Cork’s Cajun Fried Fish and Shrimp Launches Franchise Model, Bringing Bayou Flavors to Untapped Markets Nationwide (Thursday), ➌ – 2025 TEXSOM Awards – Texas Results (Thursday), ➍ – Jason Robertson has natural hat trick in the Stars' 4-3 victory over the Oilers (Thursday), ➎ – Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has surgery for torn ACL in his left knee (Thursday)

News » indicates external link

May 3rd - Joint General and Special Election 2025

Parker Texas News Flash 4/2 12:19P

Parker City Council election information

Garages of America adds more luxury car condos in affluent suburb

Dallas Business Journal 4/2 1:31A Aayush Gupta

Responding to increasing demand for luxury storage space, Garages of America has expanded its footprint in Collin County. Unlike traditional storage rentals, the company...

Allen police celebrate milestone in youth boxing program

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local News) 3/28 6:08A Alanna Quillen

The Allen Police Department is marking a major milestone in a program they say is making a lasting impact on local youth. Last night, community members gathered to witness the Allen Police Youth...

Bail reduced for Dallas rapper Yella Beezy in murder for hire case

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local News) 3/27 9:54A Matt Kyle and Julia James | The

Dallas rapper Yella Beezy was granted reduced bail Thursday morning in his recent murder indictment for allegedly ordering the killing of rapper Melvin Nobles, known as MO3. Court documents say Beezy,...

Community Feedback: City of Parker - Parks & Recreation

Parker Texas News Flash 3/25 9:46A

We invite you to take a few moments to participate in our survey.

Lifestyle » indicates external link

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

Parker 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

Parker 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

Parker 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. ...

Park Place Lexus Plano Recognizes Frisco ISD Teachers of the Year

Parker BubbleLife iReporter 3/31 12:34A Mary Jane Coker

Park Place Lexus Plano recognized Frisco Independent School District Teachers of the Year, Robert Fitzgerald and Sarah Dickerson. Fitzgerald was named Elementary Teacher of the Year and Dickerson was...

Dwell with Dignity Announces the Return of Thrift Studio, Presented by Amazon

Parker BubbleLife iReporter 3/30 9:36P Juliette DC

Dwell with Dignity , a nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives through design, announces the return of its largest fundraiser, Thrift Studio, presented by Amazon. The event kicks off with an...

Education » indicates external link

The Spanish Honor Society

Allen High School Eagle Angle 3/27 8:14P Rohan Kishnani, Staffer

The Spanish Honor Society opens the door to a vibrant world of language and culture, offering students a unique platform to sharpen their Spanish skills while making a...

An Arm and a Leg

Allen High School Eagle Angle 3/25 7:09P Trisha Arefeen, Editor-in-Chief

Twenty years ago, it used to be possible to see the most popular bands and singers for less than $50. Nowadays, nosebleed tickets are triple the price of an average ticket...

Into the Mind of the Bank

Allen High School Eagle Angle 3/23 8:40P Lilia Zavala, Staffer

Students at Allen High School rush past the Credit Union of Texas (CUTX) bank every day on their way to class. Still, not many students pay attention or acknowledge what goes...

Superintendent Dr. Theresa Williams Honored with Richardson Chamber of Commerce Chairman’s Award

Plano East Senior High School 3/28 8:41A

Food & Dining » indicates external link

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...

Here Are the Dallas 2025 James Beard Award Finalists

Eater Dallas 4/2 7:05A Courtney E. Smith

Illustration by Lillie Allen Leading the pack is a major award for Chad Houser of Cafe Momentum The James Beard Awards, often referred to as “the Oscars of food,” are among the most prestigious awards...

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...

Hooters Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, But Plans to Keep All Locations Open

Eater Dallas 4/2 3:32A Courtney E. Smith

Kevin Carter/Getty Images Meanwhile, its competitor Twin Peaks expects $1 billion in revenue over the next five years Hooters , the Atlanta-based breastaurant chain well-known for its chicken wings...

More Food & Dining stories

Fashion » indicates external link

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...

LIVE NOW: Target’s MASSIVE SALE!?

The Sister Studio 3/23 4:54A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Sunday everyone! We are home after spending the week in Colorado for Spring Break let s just say my snowboarding isn t going to be winning awards anytime soon, but we had SO much fun all...

Sports » indicates external link

Eovaldi pitches majors' 1st complete game this season as the Rangers beat the Reds 1-0

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/2 3:28A Associated Press

Eovaldi struck out eight and walked none in his fifth career complete game.

Texas A&M and Kentucky managers have shouting match as Wildcats take advantage of SEC curfew rule

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/2 3:23A Associated Press

The Wildcats appeared to have a problem with their communicating device while they were pitching with two outs in the eighth.

Banchero, Wagner fuel late rally as Magic move into 7th in East with a 116-105 win over Spurs

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/2 3:16A Associated Press

Paolo Banchero had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Franz Wagner added 24 points and the Orlando Magic rallied to beat the San Antonio Spurs 116-105.

UConn's Bueckers, UCLA's Betts and Booker of Texas among women's John R. Wooden Award finalists

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/2 1:51A Associated Press

The other finalists are Hannah Hidalgo of Notre Dame and JuJu Watkins of Southern California.

Flores homers and drives in 4 to lead Giants over Astros 7-2

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/1 3:42A Associated Press

Giants starter Jordan Hicks, who grew up in suburban Houston, allowed only a first-inning single and struck out six in six innings.

EatGreenDFW News » indicates external link

Morento MR5866 smart air purifier review

Live Science 4/2 6:00A

If you type "air purifier" in Amazon's search bar, chances are you will see the Morento MR5866 Smart Air Purifier as one of your top choices. This unassuming appliance has...

Op-ed: How Trump’s Tariffs Could Impact Your Local Restaurant

Civil Eats 4/1 11:00P Clare Reichenbach

Independent restaurants—establishments owned and operated by an individual, family, or small group rather than a larger chain or franchise—are more than places to eat. They’re...

Brisket Recipe

The Healthy Maven 4/1 11:00P Davida Lederle

This classic Jewish brisket recipe is perfect for any celebration including Passover or Rosh Hashanah! It's tender, sweet and juicy and slow cooked in a caramelized onion and...

Timeless Wheels & Vintage Steel: The Village Shops Spring Car Show Returns

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 4/1 4:49A Liz McGathey

Take a timeless ride at the Classic Car & Truck Show at the Castle Hills Village Shops from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 13. The event is FREE for spectators, and everyone is welcome! The...

Restaurant Franchise News from Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, la Madeleine, Teaspoon, and More!

Restaurant News 4/1 2:55A RestaurantNews.com

Catch up on the latest restaurant franchise news from Dickey s Barbecue Pit, la Madeleine, Teaspoon, Cork s Cajun Fried Fish and Shrimp, The Big Biscuit, and Teriyaki Madness....