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Dallas-area school district explores using drones against active shooter threats

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 4/8 6:46A J.D. Miles

A North Texas school district could be taking its security to new heights using drone technology that promises to help track down and take out active shooters. A security...

Luxury retailer makes Texas debut at Highland Park Village

Dallas Business Journal 4/8 1:43A Noor Adatia

Cult Gaia, which is primarily known for women’s fashion, operates about eight stores worldwide, including three in Europe. In the United States, Cult Gaia has stores in Miami,...

Downtown Dallas Neiman Marcus store will stay open through holidays, then be reimagined

NBC DFW 3/28 6:51A NBCDFW Staff

Saks Global says it will keep the historic Downtown Dallas Neiman Marcus store open through the end of the 2025 holiday season and then reimagine the space for the future. The...

First look: Luxury amenities, sky-high prices on tap at Rosewood Residences Turtle Creek

Dallas Business Journal 3/28 6:39A Alexa Reed

The highly anticipated residential tower from luxury hotel company Rosewood is on the rise, and buyers have already snagged pieces of the luxury life it offers. Read on to...

Dallas, TX, is an epicenter for healthcare. SMU Cox has played a role in fostering industry...

Dallas Business Journal 3/26 11:00P SMU Cox School of Business

As the population in Dallas and North Texas continues to surge, so does the need for health systems to meet the challenge of providing care while, at the same time, focusing...

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Easy Home Decor Updates

Tanya Foster 4/3 8:14A Tanya Foster

Do you ever wonder if your house needs a little refresh? The answer is YES and this is the perfect time to focus on some home decor updates. Today I want to share a few home pieces and some tips on...

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

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 4/2 8:06A 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

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 4/2 7:14A 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

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 4/2 3:00A 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. ...

5 Bible Verses I Keep Coming Back to When I Need Encouragement

Brighton The Day 4/2 6:34A Brighton

A while back, I shared these Bible verses on stories—and so many of you screenshotted them that I knew I needed to elaborate. These are the verses I return to again and again when I need the reminder...

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Why Flying Is Still The Safest Way To Travel

The Bagpipe Online 4/8 5:47A Gunner Thomson, Reporter

Since the start of the year, there have been 94 air-related incidents across the globe. Naturally, that number has caused concern for some travelers. Yet statistically, flying...

A Strong Beginning

The Bagpipe Online 4/8 5:31A Ryaan Khan, Reporter

In an international competition drawing students from around the world, juniors Varsha Ravi and Sahya Lagisetty will be showcasing their business skills. The two, members of a...

Student Artists Take Center Stage At District Art Show

The Bagpipe Online 4/8 5:28A Augusta McKenzie, Associate edit

This year, the annual district art show will expand its scope to include artwork from all students in grades K–12, marking a departure from the previous tradition of accepting...

Cafeteria Makeover Serves Up Big Changes For Students

The Bagpipe Online 4/8 5:26A Malena McRorie, Reporter

After many years the high school’s cafeteria and kitchen is getting a long-due renovation over the summer and during the coming school year. Along with the redesign comes a...

How To Grow Vegetables At Home

The Bagpipe Online 4/8 5:19A Margaret McCrocklin, Reporter

In recent days, grocery prices have skyrocketed, while the quality of vegetables has decreased with the additions of chemicals and pesticides, making it harder and harder to...

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How One of LA’s Most Talented Chefs Injected Life Into Dallas’s Fine Dining Scene

Eater Dallas 4/7 3:09A Courtney E. Smith

Caviar is always on the menu at the Mansion, and chef Charles Olalia serves it with lumpia. Chef Charles Olalia looked to the Mansion’s history, and Filipino five-spice mix, to reimagine the...

Introducing Buli Limestone Wines

Texas Wine Lover 4/5 5:38A Jeff Cope

Changes are happening with Limestone Terrace Vineyard . The Wimberley winery is joining forces with Dr. Bob Buly, owner of Buli Wines in Podere Collalto, located in Trequanda,...

La Pulga Spirits Introduces ‘La Pulga 110’ Limited-Edition High-Proof Tequilas

Crave DFW 4/4 4:46A Steven Doyle

La Pulga Spirits , founded by three local entrepreneurs from Fort Worth, has expanded its range of premium Mexican spirits with the release of two limited-edition tequilas: a high-proof blanco and...

Aw Shucks’ 12th Annual Crawfish Boil

Crave DFW 4/3 9:49A Steven Doyle

Get ready to roll up those sleeves and dive into a sea of flavor – Aw Shucks is bringing the party back with their 12th Annual Crawfish Boil on Saturday, April 26th! The fun starts at 11 a.m. and goes...

Retro Review of The Music Man (1962)

Crave DFW 4/3 9:41A Steven Doyle

The Music Man is a musical that oozes charm, humor, and heart, an absolute gem from 1962. Directed by Morton DaCosta , this cinematic adaptation of Meredith Willson’s 1957 Broadway hit has stood the...

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Target’s Weekly WOW List!!!??

The Sister Studio 4/8 4:38A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Tuesday my friends! We had the gloomiest weather over the weekend, but the sun is back out today and it s making me so happy! I hope everyone is having a great start to their week! I...

Such good SAVINGS!!!?

The Sister Studio 4/4 3:21A Jennifer Reed

Cheers, my friends we made it to Friday! I hope everyone has had a great week so far and has fun weekend plans. It s supposed to rain here most of the weekend, so I m just hoping for some sunshine at...

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...

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Premier’s 100 Top Hospitals 2025

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/9 12:00A

These are the top hospitals in America, according to Premier’s 100 Top Hospitals rankings for 2025, which is based on clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, patient...

Texas measles outbreak includes multiple cases at a day care in Lubbock

Spectrum Local News Health 4/8 5:10A Associated Press

Case count and hospitalization numbers in Texas have climbed steadily since the outbreak began.

Healthcare finance trends for 2025

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/3 3:32A Commerce Bank

Healthcare leaders enter 2025 facing a host of pressing imperatives. They need to promote sustainable financial health, address patient affordability and financial experience,...

Alcon to buy Lensar in deal worth up to $430M

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/27 1:23A Sydney Asher

The companies will come together to advance robotic laser technology in cataract surgery; improving precision, reducing patient comfort, and providing faster recovery time....

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First-Rate Restaurants in Richardson

Eater Dallas 4/18 3:31A Courtney E. Smith

Dim sum for days at Kirin Court. | Kirin Court Because eating well doesn’t need to mean leaving the ‘burbs Gone are the days when suburbanites had to trek out to the city for good food. Take...

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Love and Lemons 4/17 2:21A Jeanine Donofrio

This strawberry spinach salad is perfect for spring and early summer. It starts with a base of fresh spinach—one of the first vegetables to appear at my farmers market each...

Waldorf Chicken Salad

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/16 11:00P Krista

Waldorf chicken salad is all about contrasts: crispy, crunchy, and creamy textures, and sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Perfect for lunches, picnics, meal prep or even a light dinner, this recipe is...

USDA’s Regional Food Business Centers Caught in Federal Funding Freeze

Civil Eats 4/15 10:00P Lisa Held

For the past five years, Patra and David Wise have been growing their farm business, Native Wise , to sell vegetables, wild rice, and honey to their local community in...

Crab Eggs Benedict

Life at the Table 4/15 3:46A Chef Sandra Lewis

Crab Eggs Benedict: A Coastal Twist on a Brunch Icon What do you get when a New York classic takes a seaside vacation? You get crab eggs Benedict—brunch elegance with a...