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Top Stories: ➊ – Dickey’s Celebrates BBQ Month with Retail Deals at Sam’s Club (Wednesday), ➋ – Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Honors the Legacy of Matriarch Mary Alice ‘Memer’ Hallett with Free Pie Giveaway on May 20th (Monday), ➌ – Summer DEALS + Target STEALS! ? (Saturday), ➍ – Former First Lady Laura Bush releases her 2025 summer reading list for kids (Saturday), ➎ – Former President George W. Bush's latest paintings inspired by SMU campus (Monday)

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North Texas native Breanna Nix makes American Idol's top 3, set to return home before finals

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 5/13 2:52A Julia Falcon

A Denton native has made it to the American Idol top three and is making a stop in her hometown before the finals. Breanna Nix, a 25-year-old stay-at-home mom, is returning to Denton on May 14 for her...

Why are Texas schools hiring uncertified teachers? Not enough certified ones are applying

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 5/12 1:38A Lacey Beasley

Schools in Texas are struggling to get and keep certified teachers in the classroom, educators say. The Texas Education Agency said that for the 2024-2025 school year , 43,800...

Dallas Theater Center announces 2025-2026 season

NBC DFW 5/3 5:56A Kimberly Richard

There’s something new, something classic and a lot of laughter, drama, history and music in Dallas Theater Center’s recently announced 2025 -2026 season. The season includes Noises Off, a classic...

Robbery – 3400 block of Rankin

UP Texas News 5/2 8:19A

UPPD is currently investigating a robbery that occurred on Friday, May 2 around 11 a.m. in front of Dive Coastal Cuisine located in Snider Plaza.

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French Riviera Style Guide: Breezy Summer Looks

Tanya Foster 5/13 1:00A Tanya Foster

Bonjour! If you're anything like me, you're already daydreaming about your next getaway ... preferably somewhere with charming seaside views, al fresco dining, and a refreshing Aperol Spritz in hand....

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What to Pack for a Northern European Cruise

Tanya Foster 5/6 12:00P Tanya Foster

Summer is around the corner and I know travel is on everyone's radar. I keep thinking about our incredible Regent Seven Seas Cruise through the North and Baltic Seas—it was truly a trip to remember!...

6 Essential Tips to Planning the Interiors for Your New Build

IBB Design 4/30 11:50P IBB AT Home

Congratulations on building your new home! This milestone is both thrilling and full of possibilities. But once the excitement settles, you may find yourself wondering, The...

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Class of 2025 Graduation

News & Announcements (Highland Park High School) 5/13 9:33A

The Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony is almost here! Join us Friday, May 23 at 7 p.m. at SMU’s Moody Coliseum as we celebrate our incredible seniors!

Last Day of School/Early Release

News & Announcements (Highland Park High School) 5/13 9:32A

Parents, the last day of school is Friday, May 23! Please note the early release times for each campus: Elementary – 1:00 PM MIS – 1:00 PM HPMS – 12:00 PM HPHS – 12:30 PM

Why are Texas schools hiring uncertified teachers? Not enough certified ones are applying

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 5/12 1:38A Lacey Beasley

Schools in Texas are struggling to get and keep certified teachers in the classroom, educators say. The Texas Education Agency said that for the 2024-2025 school year , 43,800...

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An Evening of Elevated Smoke & Flavor: A 5-Course BBQ Dinner at A Tasteful Place May 15

Crave DFW 5/14 5:27A Steven Doyle

Slow Bone Prepare to experience BBQ like never before at A Tasteful Place , where rustic charm meets refined cuisine in an exclusive, one-night-only culinary affair. This thoughtfully curated 5-course...

Fritz’s Adventure Grand Opening Weekend at Grandscape – May 30–June 1, 2025

Crave DFW 5/14 5:04A Steven Doyle

Fritz’s Adventure, the dynamic indoor-outdoor adventure park at Grandscape in The Colony, will officially celebrate its Grand Opening Weekend from Friday, May 30 to Sunday, June 1, 2025 . Though open...

Birrieria y Taqueria Cortez is Fort Worth’s Michelin-Recognized Birria Spot

Crave DFW 5/13 9:05A Steven Doyle

Fort Worth is brimming with Tex-Mex and BBQ joints, but doesn t seem uncharacteristic for small birria-focused taqueria to manage to cut through the noise and earn a Michelin nod. Birrieria y Taqueria...

Dive Into Fresh Flavor: May Specials at Dive Coastal Cuisine

Crave DFW 5/13 8:25A Steven Doyle

Spring is in full swing, and Dive Coastal Cuisine is welcoming the warmer months with a fresh lineup of May specials that highlight the light, vibrant flavors of the season. BBQ Chicken Salad This...

KNIFE Dallas & The Highland Dallas Toast the SMU Class of 2025

Crave DFW 5/13 6:38A Steven Doyle

With graduation weekend fast approaching, KNIFE Dallas at The Highland Dallas is inviting graduates and their families to mark this important milestone in unforgettable style from May 15 to May 18....

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TWO SOPHISTICATED WAYS TO WEAR THE BOHO TREND THIS SUMMER

The Middle Page 5/14 6:13A Cathy Williamson

TWO SOPHISTICATED WAYS TO WEAR THE BOHO TREND THIS SUMMER Hello, ladies! I hope you all had a great Mother s Day! We had dinner at my oldest son s, which was fun and crazy! You know the saying...

SAVINGS GALORE!!!!????‍♀️

The Sister Studio 5/9 5:34A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy FRIDAY my friends! We made it!! I m sitting here drinking my coffee and just finished loading up my cart because there are some insane deals happening today!! I have an Aerie code (JEN35)...

WHY BLACK IS ALWAYS IN STYLE—EVEN IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER

The Middle Page 5/5 3:41A Cathy Williamson

WHY BLACK IS ALWAYS IN STYLE—EVEN IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER Hello, ladies! I hope you have had a great week! I have to admit that I am super tired! I think life has caught up, and I am exhausted and...

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Best Patios in Dallas to Eat, Sip & People-Watch

VIP Realty 5/14 6:18A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Best Patios in Dallas to Eat, Sip & People-Watch There’s something magical about patio dining in Dallas. Maybe it’s the warm breeze on a spring evening, the buzz of...

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Vaccine teams in Mexico scramble over measles outbreak rippling out from Mennonite community

Spectrum Local News Health 5/9 3:42A Associated Press

Officials cite tens of thousands of new vaccinations, but infections have ballooned and spread past the community to Indigenous and other populations.

Measles jumps borders in North America with outbreaks in Canada, Mexico and U.S.

Spectrum Local News Health 5/1 2:29A Associated Press

North America’s three biggest measles outbreaks continue to balloon, with more than 2,500 known cases.

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The Coolest Underground Dinner Party Series in Dallas Is in a Ceramics Showroom

Eater Dallas 5/23 3:15A Courtney E. Smith

A night at the Marcello Andres studio for the Kiln to Table dinner series. | Dan Padgett Marcello Andres makes dishes for some of the top restaurants in the world — and it throws a good party, if you...

BBQ Party Planning: Recipes, Themes & Decoration Ideas

Fit Men Cook 5/23 3:04A Kevin Curry

You know it’s summer when the aroma of smoky BBQ fills the air on a random weekend. This time, it’s your turn to impress the neighbors with the mouth-watering smell of delicious grilled burgers,...

Buffalo Chicken Spice Rub

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/22 11:00P Krista

If you love buffalo sauce then make sure you keep this Buffalo Chicken Spice Rub on hand and you ll be well on your way to easy, tasty chicken dinners! It s smoky, savory, spicy and just a little bit...

Cucumbers recalled after multistate Salmonella outbreak leaves dozens sick

Live Science 5/22 8:35A Pandora Dewan

U.S. health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella in contaminated cucumbers after nine people were hospitalized, according to the U.S. Centers for...

A Creamy, Delicious Slaw to Make This Weekend

Love and Lemons 5/22 2:20A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

I’ve shared a lot of slaw recipes over the years. There’s this colorful cabbage salad that’s tossed in a lightly creamy peanut dressing and this vinegar coleslaw that features...