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Sizzling Summer Vibes Hit Blue Goose Cantina with Fresh Creations and Cool Cocktails

As 70 million+ are under heat alerts in the Midwest, East Coast, Texas may get a break

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Top Stories: ➊ – Shelton Alumni Travis Lee Ratcliff and Brody Carmichael Produce Film Shown at Tribeca Film Festival (Thursday), ➋ – Park Cities Resident Shares Struggle After Her Daughter’s Suicide in ‘Losing Grace Finding Hope’ (Wednesday), ➌ – My Favorite Restaurants In Dallas (Wednesday), ➍ – TARGET CUTENESS!!!!!!?????? (Friday), ➎ – A Hotshot Corporate Lawyer Got Angry About Illegal Evictions—And Then Did Something About It (Monday)

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Shelter-in-place lifted after fire incident in Mansfield

NBC DFW 6/17 10:17A Dominga Gutierrez

A shelter-in-place has been lifted in Mansfield after reports of a fire threatened nearby homes, according to officials. Fire crews were on the scene of a fire incident in...

As 70 million+ are under heat alerts in the Midwest, East Coast, Texas may get a break

NBC DFW 6/17 9:43A Anita Snow | The Associated Pres

More than 70 million people in the United States were under extreme heat alerts Monday as a heat wave moved eastward, and the mid-Atlantic and New England were likely to see highs in the 90s as the...

This Stylish Pitmaster Goes Way Beyond Salt and Pepper For His Smoked Meat

Texas Monthly 6/17 4:30A Daniel Vaughn

Chef Ara Malekian takes a puff from his cigar, the smoke swirling around his black flat-brimmed cowboy hat. He wears silver bracelets on his wrists and a turquoise ring on his right hand. The ends of...

The Problem With Erik: Privilege, Blackmail, and Murder-for-Hire in Austin

Texas Monthly 6/17 3:00A Katy Vine and Ana Worrel

Erik Maund had always lived the high life, as you might expect of a man whose surname had been blasted on TV ads for decades. By the time he was in his forties, he was an executive at Maund Automotive...

An Austin Gun Dealer Won a Suit to Overturn the Bump Stock Ban

Texas Monthly 6/14 9:37A Dante Motley, the Texas Tribune

An Austin gun shop owner succeeded Friday on a years-long quest to overturn a federal ban on bump stocks, winning a 6 3 victory from the U.S. Supreme Court.Bump stocks are devices that allow...

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A Gentle Reminder: Don’t Forget To Date Your Event On The MySweetCharity Calendar

My Sweet Charity 6/17 8:30A Jeanne Prejean

MySweetCharity* Whether you re in The Hamptons finally reading Capote s Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era , in the mountains prepping for Kevin Costner s Horizon: An...

Dirty Shirts Band Combines Pop, Disco, Rock ‘N’ Roll

People Newspapers Community 6/17 2:30A Maria Lawson

Nick Santa Maria recalls family dinners at his grandparents’ home in University Park before attending concerts in Deep Ellum at the age of 16.

Summer Water Toys for Kids

Brighton The Day 6/14 8:00A megan hopkins

During the summer, my kids and I basically live in our backyard. But if you re from Texas (or have even visited during the summer months), you know it gets hot. Like triple...

Summer Uniform Essentials

Brighton The Day 6/14 5:53A megan hopkins

If I were to claim a summer uniform for myself, it was either be: easy summer dress or workout clothes. It s basically all I live in during the warm months. Honestly, it gets...

Shelton Alumni Travis Lee Ratcliff and Brody Carmichael Produce Film Shown at Tribeca Film Festival

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 6/13 8:29A Lisa Kresl

Travis Lee Ratcliff and Brody Carmichael, both from Shelton's Class of 2009, are executive producers of the film Dynasty & Destiny, which will be showcased at the Tribeca Film Festival June 11-13....

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Finish an Exam Early? Why Not Write a Song?

People Newspapers Schools 6/17 3:00A Sarah Hodges

When Highland Park High School sophomore Madi Furgeson had an extra 20 minutes after she finished her Spanish test, she used the time to write a song based on the lyric...

The Golden Dozen: Troop 4905 Salutes Senior Girl Scouts

People Newspapers Schools 6/14 2:30A William Taylor

If this year’s commencement feels a bit more ‘golden’ than usual, credit Girl Scout Troop 4905’s seniors.

Board of Trustees Approve 2% Raise

News & Announcements (Highland Park High School) 6/12 11:44A

At the regularly scheduled school board meeting on June 11, the Board of Trustees approved the district's budget for the 2024-25 school year. The budget includes a 2 percent...

Franklin Academy Teacher Awarded Heart of Teaching Grant

People Newspapers Schools 6/12 4:48A Aadhya Yanamadala

Christine Foggia from Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy Middle School was one of 16 Dallas ISD special education teachers selected to receive a Heart of...

Hockaday Filmmakers Impress Judges With Health-Focused Movies

People Newspapers Schools 6/12 3:00A Grace Chandler

The Hockaday School students Anu Akingbade and Anika Kapoor aim to inspire others through filmmaking and storytelling.

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Sizzling Summer Vibes Hit Blue Goose Cantina with Fresh Creations and Cool Cocktails

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 6/17 8:09A Kathy Beazley

Blue Goose Cantina announces the arrival of its summer specials, guaranteed to tantalize taste buds and keep you refreshed all season long! From now until July 31, dive into a fiesta of flavor at any...

Exclusive: Pappy Dinner at Monarch

Crave DFW 6/17 7:51A craveDFW

Monarch , the wood-fired, modern Italian restaurant led by two-time Michelin-starred Chef Danny Grant, will present an exceptional dining experience featuring the renowned Pappy Van Winkle bourbons....

Fred’s Texas Cafe Announces First Location Outside of Fort Worth; Celebrates 46th Birthday

Crave DFW 6/17 5:40A craveDFW

Fred s Texas Cafe, an iconic Fort Worth restaurant, officially announced today the signing of a new 4,800 sq ft restaurant building lease set in the heart of downtown Crowley,...

Oreste’s New York Pizza and Bocce

Crave DFW 6/14 7:31A craveDFW

by Chef Annie Greenslade Set among Trinity Groves’ hip, bustling location of food extravaganza, Oreste’s New York Pizza and Bocce (an Italian traditional pastime of rolling colorful balls in a...

Carbone VINO Unveils Aperitivo Hour, Bringing Italian Tradition to Dallas

Crave DFW 6/14 6:39A craveDFW

Carbone VINO, the premiere destination for Italian cuisine and fine wines, announces the launch of its latest offering: Aperitivo Hour. Launching Thursday, May 16 to coincide with National Aperitif...

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DENIM-ON-DENIM

The Middle Page 6/16 4:05A Cathy Williamson

DENIM-ON-DENIM Hello, ladies! Are you all sick of the heat yet? Summer has just started, but it already feels like July and August. I say that because last week was super hot in Dallas, but I have to...

TARGET CUTENESS!!!!!!??????

The Sister Studio 6/14 3:55A Jennifer Reed

Happy Friday, my friends! I cannot believe the weekend is here, and we leave for our family trip tomorrow. I am seriously so excited I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve! I will be spending all day long...

MATCHING SUMMER LOOK

The Middle Page 6/11 6:27A Cathy Williamson

MATCHING SUMMER LOOK Hello! It feels like it s been a minute since I ve been here. Life has been super busy lately with traveling and family. It s all been good, but I am a homebody and always so...

Wahooooo!! This is GOOD!????????

The Sister Studio 6/7 3:28A Jennifer Reed

TGIF, my friends! We made it to the weekend! I am so, so looking forward to this weekend because I m headed to Fort Worth with my girlfriends. It s been so long since we ve all gotten some quality...

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Jesuit Grad Aims to Make Olympic Splash

People Newspapers Sports 6/13 12:00A Todd Jorgenson

William Savarese, a former standout swimmer at Jesuit Dallas, will compete in the U.S. Olympic Trials this weekend in Indianapolis.

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Festivities & Fireworks!

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 6/17 9:20A Nichole Moreno

As we approach the Fourth of July holiday, we hope you enjoy the many parades, outdoor concerts, festivities and fireworks commemorating our great nation’s birthday. Here are our picks for the best...

Celina, Texas Pros and Cons - Moving To DFW Metroplex

VIP Realty 6/14 9:38A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Celina, Texas Pros and Cons One of the best things about living in a smaller city north of Dallas such as Celina is that it's a complete community in and of itself. A small...

Lake Forest Home Features Lengthy Amenities List

People Newspapers Real Estate 6/5 7:20A People Media

Nestled amidst the lush landscape of the Lake Forest gated community lies 7040 Hill Forest Drive (7040hillforest.ebby.com), a stately French traditional home.

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Soil sampling underway in Houston as Fifth Ward residents hope to unearth answers

Spectrum Local News Health 6/8 8:30A Dylan Scott

Residents in a northeast Houston neighborhood have been living in what the city has designated a “cancer cluster."

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1,700-year-old 'emergency hoard' of coins dates to last revolt of Jews against Roman rule

Live Science 6/17 9:58A

A hoard of 1,700-year-old coins found in Israel provides new evidence about the last known Jewish revolt against Roman rule. Archaeologists found the hidden coins while...

New Mavs owner Patrick Dumont dishes on gambling, future of AAC in rare interview

Dallas Business Journal 6/17 9:50A Holden Wilen

Patrick Dumont, governor of the Mavericks and son-in-law of Miriam Adelson, widow of casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, discussed the state of the franchise in a rare meeting...

Executive Insights: Karen Campbell, Vice President Global Infrastructure Services, Alcon (video)

Dallas Business Journal 6/17 8:43A Alcon

Dallas Business Journal Market President and Publisher Ollie Chandhok interviews Karen Campbell, vice president of Global Infrastructure Services at Alcon. Karen is a 2024...

City of Sachse is set to get a walkable downtown

Dallas Business Journal 6/17 8:00A Noor Adatia

The initiative for Sachse to construct a downtown, on property known as the 5th Street Corridor, has been in the works for awhile ever since the city’s economic development...

An Effort to Reduce Plastic Waste Just Died in the New York Legislature

Civil Eats 6/16 11:00P James Bruggers, Inside Climate N

In the end, it may have been fears that Kraft Heinz would remove plastic tubs of Cool Whip or individually wrapped processed cheese slices from grocery store shelves that defeated an ambitious...