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Deep Ellum Continues to Play the Restaurant ‘Hunger Games’ as Two New Spots Open

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Trash & Recycle Collection Delay

Parker Texas News Flash 5/28 4:52A

Due to Memorial Day, trash and recycle collection will be pushed back one day. Thursday collection will be on Friday. Friday collection will be on Saturday.

Hail, gusty winds possible with storms on Wednesday in North Texas

CBS DFW News 5/28 3:51A Scott Padgett

North Texas gets a short break from the rain on Wednesday before storms return in time for the evening commute. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for Wednesday due to the slight risk of severe...

Collin County reports third measles case. Here's where the person was and when.

CBS DFW News 5/28 3:18A Julia Falcon

A third measles case has been reported in Collin County, health officials announced on Tuesday. The person who tested positive spent time around McKinney from May 19-22,...

What does it mean when a Texas school gets an 'A' rating?

CBS DFW News 5/22 3:57A Lacey Beasley

Schools across the state were issued 2023 A-F accountability ratings from the Texas Education Agency last month, showing every district in North Texas dropped in scores some...

Fort Worth ISD board gives final approval to close 18 schools amid budget woes, enrollment decline

CBS DFW News 5/21 12:49A Doug Myers

Fort Worth ISD's Board of Trustees on Tuesday approved a sweeping plan to close 14 additional campuses over the next four years, bringing the total number of closures to 18 ....

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Caris Life Sciences files for IPO

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/30 9:46A Sydney Asher

Irving-based Caris Life Sciences filed to go public on the Nasdaq and revealed a significant revenue jump between 2023 and 2024. Still, the company remains unprofitable and is...

Breaking down medicine costs with Jay Bhaumik

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/30 5:57A

The cost of medicine has a significant effect on the daily lives of countless individuals around the world. The price point that is set for any given pharmaceutical item has a...

Summer Outfit Inspiration

Tanya Foster 5/29 7:18A Tanya Foster

Let's talk summer outfit inspiration. Summer is here, which means lots of travel and outdoor events. I am definitely looking forward to lots of pool time, patio cocktails and dinners al fresco. We...

NTxBio eyes Plano sites for life sciences manufacturing hub

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/28 1:49A Aayush Gupta

NTxBio's expansion plans go beyond just the new Plano facility, with CEO Jamie Coffin hinting at future growth in both Texas and New Mexico. The biomanufacturing company plans...

Inside the 44th Annual Equest Blue Ribbon Gala

Parker BubbleLife iReporter 5/22 10:58P Susan Friedman

The 44 th Annual Equest Blue Ribbon Gala was a night where cowboy boots and big-hearted bidding came together in a spirited celebration that still has Dallas buzzing. On April 25, Gilleys Dallas was...

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Plano ISD Names Kendall Miller as New Athletic Director

Plano East Senior High School 5/22 4:30A

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Plano ISD Welcomes New Trustees and Honors Outgoing Board Members

Plano East Senior High School 5/27 3:11A

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Exploring Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa: Where Wine Meets Relaxation

Texas Wine Lover 5/29 10:13A Jeff Cope

Villas I had always wanted to stay at Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa , where the villas are nestled right alongside the winery, brewery, restaurant, and spa. I first got a...

Deep Ellum Continues to Play the Restaurant ‘Hunger Games’ as Two New Spots Open

Eater Dallas 5/28 6:32A Courtney E. Smith

Brunch at Palma? We just might if the eggs look this good. | Flagship Restaurant Group There’s also a new Hawaiian spot in Old East Dallas, Tim Love’s croquet bar in Fort Worth, and all-you-can-eat...

Papa Murphy’s Launches “Summer Selects” – The Pizza Deal of the Summer

Restaurant News 5/28 3:57A RestaurantNews.com

Starting in May, enjoy select oven-ready pizzas for just $8.99* and complete your meal with ready-to-bake sides and desserts – the perfect recipe for an easy, delicious...

The Bougie Restaurant That Disappointed Us Again and Again Has Closed

Eater Dallas 5/27 4:31A Courtney E. Smith

This restaurant in the Epic consistently over promised and under delivered. | La Neta Cocina y Lounge Lots of long-running restaurants also closed this month, including our favorite doughnut shop In a...

Restaurant Franchise News from Toastique, Sammy’s Sliders, Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream, and More!

Restaurant News 5/27 1:48A RestaurantNews.com

Catch up on the latest restaurant franchise news from Toastique, Sammy s Sliders, Happy Joe s Pizza & Ice Cream, The Peach Cobbler Factory, Mountain Mike s Pizza, and Huddle...

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Amazon WINNERS ?

The Sister Studio 5/30 4:07A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Friday my friends! I hope everyone had a wonderful week and has fun plans this weekend. We ve been soaking up the first week of summer break and it s been so, so nice! I updated my Amazon...

THE FLAT SANDAL WE LOVE FOR SUMMER

The Middle Page 5/30 12:52A Cathy Williamson

Stylish Summer Sandals: Our Take on Veronica Beard Via Metallic Flat Slide Sandals Summer is the perfect time to showcase chic footwear that combines comfort and style, and what better way to do that...

SAVINGS?, SALES, & MORE!???

The Sister Studio 5/25 4:17A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Sunday my friends! I hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend my kids are officially on summer break now, and I can t get over how fast this year flew by. We re soaking up the weekend...

Summer DEALS + Target STEALS! ?

The Sister Studio 5/17 4:08A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Saturday my friends! The weekend is HERE and I hope you all get to soak it up! This upcoming week is our last week of school before summer (I truly can t believe this year went by so...

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Jung's run-scoring single in the eighth helps Rangers beat Blue Jays 2-0

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/28 2:18A Associated Press

Both teams have had trouble scoring runs. Texas went in last in the AL with 183 runs.

Oilers beat Stars 4-1, take a commanding 3-1 lead in Western Conference final series

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/28 1:50A Associated Press

The Stars are in danger of being eliminated in the West final by the Oilers for the second year in a row.

Paige Bueckers returns to Connecticut hoping to get her first win as a pro

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/27 9:43A Associated Press

Bueckers has never lost at Mohegan Sun Arena, where the WNBA Sun plays their home games.

Stars need more production from their stars to avoid elimination against the Oilers

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/27 2:22A Associated Press

The Dallas Stars went nearly 100 minutes without scoring on Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner from Games 1 through 3 of the Western Conference final.

Oklahoma eyes 5th straight national title at Women’s College World Series

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/26 2:35A Associated Press

In other opening-day matchups, third-seeded Florida will play No. 6 seed Texas and No. 12 seed Texas Tech will face unseeded Mississippi.

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Blueair Classic Pro CP7i air purifier review: A gentle giant with germ-busting properties

Live Science 6/2 12:30A Anna Gora

Most air purifiers only remove solid airborne particles of a certain size, such as dust, pollen and pet dander. Not that there’s anything wrong with that — trapping these...

Prosciutto di Portici: A portable sundial that looks like a pork leg — and it was likely owned by...

Live Science 6/2 12:00A Kristina Killgrove

Name: Prosciutto di Portici What it is: A silver-plated bronze sundial Where it is from: Herculaneum, near Naples, Italy When it was made: Between 8 B.C. and A.D. 79 Related:...

How are you able to read words without vowels?

Live Science 6/1 11:00P Roberta McLain

"Ths sntnc s mssng ts vwls." You likely figured out the words — " this sentence is missing its vowels" — even though they're lacking several letters of the alphabet. But how...

Balsamic Vinaigrette

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/29 11:00P Krista

I call this recipe for Balsamic Vinaigrette the staple because I make it so often, it s definitely a staple in my home! It s easy to whip up and the sweet, tangy flavor brings out the best in any...

Challenge Butter Ditches Traditional Sticks for Pre-Portioned Cubes

Cooking Chew 5/29 9:49A Andi Reis

Challenge Butter is revolutionizing the dairy aisle with individually wrapped, cube-shaped portions containing exactly four tablespoons each - a response to research showing...