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Director of Parks and Recreation Sean Johnson announces retirement

UP Texas News 4/2 5:07A

After serving the community since 2020, Director of Parks and Recreation Sean Johnson is retiring. His last day with the City is Tuesday, April 7.

Emergency Notification System Test - Thursday, April 2

UP Texas News 3/24 5:04A

The City will conduct a scheduled test of its CodeRED by Crisis24 (formerly CodeRED) emergency notification system on Thursday, April 2 between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in...

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Our Backyard & Pool Transformation with Frontgate

Tanya Foster 3/29 9:21A Tanya Foster

Recently I have been getting so many questions on my Instagram stories about my backyard! We updated and renovated our backyard four years ago, so I thought I would re-share all of the details before...

Grant Halliburton Foundation Kicks Off 20th Anniversary with Beacon of Hope Luncheon

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 3/23 3:17A Juliette DC

Grant Halliburton Foundation hosted its 17th annual Beacon of Hope Community Luncheon on Friday, March 13 at the Omni Dallas Hotel, kicking off the organizations 20th anniversary year. More than 500...

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Highland Park Library Closed Friday, April 3, 2026

HPTX Library 4/1 5:44A

https://www.hptx.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1620/639106370740000000

Five Minutes To Save A Life

The Bagpipe Online 3/26 3:55A Samuel Torgan, Reporter

When Olympian Gold Medalist Earl Young turned 71-years-old, he was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, an aggressive form of blood cancer that creates dysfunctional white...

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Open for Tasty Mediterranean, Zon Zon in North Dallas

Crave DFW 4/1 9:20A Steven Doyle

At 5455 Belt Line Road, Zon Zon has established itself as a distinguished addition to North Dallas’s dining scene. The contemporary Mediterranean restaurant is the latest venture from acclaimed...

All You Can Eat Crawfish Festival in Richardson April 18

Crave DFW 4/1 8:16A Steven Doyle

Spring in North Texas brings a full slate of outdoor gatherings, and in Richardson, one event has become a seasonal mainstay: the annual Crawfish & Music Festival hosted by The Episcopal Church of the...

New Texas Law Introduces Sweet Tea Wine… and a Bluebonnet Twist

Texas Wine Lover 4/1 3:04A Jeff Cope

If you’ve been following Texas legislation lately, you know there always seems to be something new coming out of Austin. Well, here’s one you probably didn’t see coming....

Ron Yates Opens New Winery Tasting Room in the Texas Hill Country

Texas Wine Lover 4/1 2:23A Jeff Cope

Ron Yates in front of the new Ron Yates tasting room Press Release Ron Yates has opened a new winery Tasting Room in Hye, Texas, marking the winery’s 10th anniversary and...

Fito’s Taco de Trompo Celebrates Simple & Delicious

Crave DFW 3/31 10:25A Steven Doyle

In Dallas, where a taco may range from chef-driven creations to late-night street bites, Fito’s Tacos de Trompo has carved out a niche that is unmistakably its own. With multiple locations across the...

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SPRING JACKETS FOR WOMEN OVER 50: CHIC, MODERN STYLES YOU’LL WEAR ON REPEAT

The Middle Page 4/4 4:44A Cathy Williamson

SPRING JACKETS FOR WOMEN OVER 50: CHIC, MODERN STYLES YOU LL WEAR ON REPEAT JACKET // TEE ( similar ) // JEANS // BELT ( similar ) // SHOES // BAG ( similar ) Happy Easter Weekend! What are you all...

BEST??OF??AMAZON??

The Sister Studio 3/31 3:51A Jennifer Reed

Happy Tuesday, my friends! I can t believe Easter is already this weekend this spring is flying by! I rounded up all of my favorites from the month of March here for you, including all my top picks...

?? MAJOR SALES INSIDE!!

The Sister Studio 3/27 5:07A Jennifer Reed

TGIF, my friends!! I hope everyone had a great week. Camden and Remi are both getting braces today, so it s a BIG day in our house! If you have kids with braces, let me know any tips and tricks, I m...

HONEYLOVE SHAPEWEAR REVIEW

The Middle Page 3/26 4:12A Cathy Williamson

Honeylove Shapewear Review: The First Time I Didn’t Rip It Off After Dinner Hello, ladies! Today, I wanted to give you an honest review of a few shapewear pieces that I recently got from Honeylove. If...

JUST IN: Spring Savings, and MORE!

The Sister Studio 3/23 3:51A Jennifer Reed

Happy Monday, my friends! We had the BEST time in Colorado for Spring Break this last week. It honestly flew by, but there is something so nice about getting home and getting back into your routine so...

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Texas fertility clinics see increase in younger women freezing their eggs

Spectrum Local News Health 4/4 7:00A Geraldine Torrellas

Modern science has given women the opportunity to freeze their eggs, something that is becoming increasingly popular among younger women.

New Children's Health hospital campus receives another $100 million gift

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/2 1:53A Plamedie Ifasso

The $100 million donation will result in the construction of the Stephens Greth Tower at the Moody Children's Hospital

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Op-ed: USDA Canceled $300 Million in Contracts to Support First-Generation Farmers. What a Waste.

Civil Eats 4/6 10:00P Amanda Koehler

In 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded $300 million to 50 community-based, locally led projects in an effort to support small farmers. The funding came...

McDonald’s and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 4/6 12:36A RestaurantNews.com

McDonald s, Prince St. Pizza, Gong cha, The Melt, and Wendy s lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending April 5, 2026. 1) McDonald s USA Introduces New...

Pan Seared Scallops Recipe

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/5 11:00P Krista

This pan seared scallops recipe delivers tender, golden scallops nestled on top of a bright, smoky corn relish for a dish that s both elegant and effortless. And if you ve never cooked scallops...

Weekly Meal Plan #14

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/3 11:00P Krista

This healthy weekly meal plan has 5 days of easy breakfast and dinner recipes made from real, wholesome ingredients and a high protein focus in mind. Grab the free printable shopping list to make meal...

Release: Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholarship Now Accepting Applications

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 4/3 2:42A Laura Zaks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Release: Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholarship Welcomes...

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