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Top Stories: ➊ – Famous Dave’s Fires Up Third Annual All-Star BBQ Series This May, Leading Up to the 2025 World Food Championships (Thursday), ➋ – North Texas Foster Care Collaborative Helps to Spread Awareness about Child Abuse (Thursday), ➌ – Las Vegas Sands, Irving chamber accused of ‘conspiring’ in sale of former Texas Stadium site (Friday), ➍ – 2025 Los Angeles International Wine Competition – Texas Results (Thursday), ➎ – After 20 Years of Service in Dallas, Fernando’s Shutters Both Locations — And More Closures This Month (Monday)

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11-year-old cancer survivor designs custom SMU football helmet for players

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 4/26 5:27A Briseida Holguin

During Friday's final spring practice, SMU football players will proudly wear a new helmet designed by an inspiring 11-year-old cancer survivor with big dreams for his future....

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North Texas Foster Care Collaborative Helps to Spread Awareness about Child Abuse

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 4/24 8:56A Culver Public Relations

At least one in seven children in the United States have experienced some form of abuse or neglect in the past year, and an estimated 1,840 children have died from child abuse or neglect. To recognize...

SERVPRO Team Shaw Bolsters Growth with Two Major Acquisitions in 2025

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 4/23 4:48A Jennifer Halstead

SERVPRO Team Shaw Expands Again in 2025 SERVPRO Team Shaw , one of the largest franchises in the country, continues to make waves in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market under the leadership of...

Southlake Tennis Center Celebrates 25 Years of Serving the Community with May 10 Anniversary Event

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 4/22 8:28A Marlea Maschmeyer

Southlake Tennis Center (STC) , a beloved fixture in the Southlake community and one of the premier public tennis facilities in the country, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a fun-filled day...

Junior Symphony Ball Shatters Records with Party at Gilley's

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 4/22 5:27A Deborah Brown

Junior Symphony Ball Shatters Records with Party With a Purpose at Gilleys Dallas $580,500 raised for Music Education and Outreach Programs The J unior Symphony Ball (JSB) Party With a Purpose...

Feel All of the Action! High-Tech Immersive D-BOX Seating Available @ Galaxy Theatres Grandscape

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 4/22 4:29A Culver Public Relations

Galaxy Theatres Grandscape is now offering an unforgettable experience with its exclusive D-BOX motion seats installed just in time for summer blockbuster season. D-BOX is an immersive seating...

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Great Presidents with Chefsville

HPTX Library 4/17 9:31A

Take a bite out of history and learn about former leaders of our nation!

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Bring the Heat This Cinco de Mayo with Ghost Tequila

Crave DFW 4/29 6:01A Steven Doyle

Cinco de Mayo is all about bold flavor, lively celebration, and cocktails that bring people together—and nothing turns up the heat like Ghost Tequila . This infused tequila blends smooth 100% agave...

Visiting Charleston Taylor Estate: An Experiential Winery Opens in Johnson City

Texas Wine Lover 4/29 1:58A Jeff Cope

A new winery has opened in Johnson City with some unique features at a Texas winery that I have never seen before. Considering I have visited over 540 Texas wineries in the...

Culinary Dropout Redefining Chain Restaurants

Crave DFW 4/28 11:00A Steven Doyle

In a city known for its steakhouse institutions and brisket royalty, Culinary Dropout in Dallas strikes a defiant, charmingly rebellious chord. It doesn t scream for attention—it just earns it. Set in...

Dee Lincoln Concepts Welcomes Julian Rodarte as New Culinary Director

Crave DFW 4/28 8:12A Steven Doyle

Dee Lincoln Concepts (which includes Dee Lincoln Prime , Dee’s Table Burgers & More , H avana Dee’s Lounge , and Dee Lincoln’s Bubble Bar) is excited to announce the appointment of acclaimed chef and...

Las Almas Rotas for a Fine Mezcal

Crave DFW 4/28 7:32A Steven Doyle

Located beside Fair Park in the Exposition Park district, Las Almas Rotas has quietly become one of Dallas’s most distinctive drinking and dining destinations. Since opening its doors in 2017, the bar...

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THOUGHTFUL GIFT IDEAS FOR MOTHER’S DAY

The Middle Page 4/27 3:49A Cathy Williamson

Celebrating Mother s Day: Thoughtful Gift Ideas for all of the mamas Hello, ladies! I hope you all have had a great weekend. I hosted my mom s 85th birthday dinner at our home on Friday night. It was...

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MY FAVORITE SPRING BLAZERS

The Middle Page 4/22 2:16A Cathy Williamson

MY FAVORITE SPRING BLAZERS Hello, ladies! I hope you all had a blessed Easter weekend! After we got back from St. Barts last Monday night, the week was a total blur! I had a lot to catch up on,...

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Baylor Scott & White-leased medical complex in Plano bought by LA firm

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/25 6:55A Aayush Gupta

A Los Angeles-based real estate investment firm has acquired a medical complex in Plano. The 49,228-square-foot property was first developed in 2022 and is fully leased.

First confirmed case of measles in Dallas-Fort Worth child, health officials say

Spectrum Local News Health 4/23 9:48A Kaila Garrett

There has been a confirmed case of the measles involving a student at Willow Spring Middle School, according to Collin County Health Care Services.

Spring allergies are back. Here's how to check pollen levels and keep from sneezing

Spectrum Local News Health 4/19 5:14A Associated Press

The severity of your allergies can depend on where you live, what you’re allergic to and your lifestyle.

Bird flu detected in 4 mammal species in Texas Panhandle

Spectrum Local News Health 4/17 4:36A Christine Sanchez

The virus was found in foxes, raccoons, striped skunks and domestic cats in six counties.

The healthcare industry challenge: Cutting costs without compromising care

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/17 4:03A BOK Financial

Medical providers across the country are in the midst of a financial struggle, faced with ever-rising costs and operational complexities that threaten their viability and can...

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The Biggest Dallas Restaurant News This Month, April 2025

Eater Dallas 4/30 3:11A Courtney E. Smith

Terrazza di Triozzi opened on Lower Greenville just in time for one of the best patio weather seasons DFW has seen in years. | Terrazza di Triozzi The TL;DR of Dallas food and dining news this April,...

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Fires Up National Barbecue Month with Stacks, Deals & More

Restaurant News 4/30 2:06A RestaurantNews.com

Forks Up, Y all! Dickey s Launches a Flavor-Packed May with New Menu Stacks, Big Rewards and Thank-You Deals for Everyday Heroes Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Fire up...

Fresh Hibiscus Tea with Culligan Filtered Water

Love and Lemons 4/30 2:01A Jeanine Donofrio

This post is sponsored by Culligan. I ve been a huge fan for years! Who else is ready for spring?! The temps have (finally) been warming up around here lately, which has put...

Oregonians Can Now Taste Local Maple Syrup–and Learn to Make It

Civil Eats 4/29 10:00P Elena Valeriote

From late November to early March, Ella Smoot can usually be found in one of two places: the forest or the sugar shack. Like all maple syrup producers, her winter is a rush of running sap—cold...

Nothing Bundt Cakes Launches NothingBundtMomSweepstakes to Celebrate Mother’s Day With Ultimate...

Restaurant News 4/29 8:55A RestaurantNews.com

America s No. 1 favorite brand gives fans a chance to win gift cards while enjoying the return of limited-time Lemon Blueberry flavor Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) ...