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

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Verdigris Ensemble adds dance to a new restaging of ‘Shams'

NBC DFW 5/17 6:32A Kimberly Richard

Two years after Verdigris Ensemble’s evocative world premiere of Shams , the Dallas choral ensemble is restaging the immersive production and adding a new element: live dance by Bruce Wood Dance...

Former First Lady Laura Bush releases her 2025 summer reading list for kids

NBC DFW 5/17 3:00A Lauren Harper

As summer break approaches for students across North Texas, former First Lady Laura Bush released her 2025 Summer Reading List for Kids. On Instagram, the Bush Center said...

Former President George W. Bush draws inspiration close to his Dallas home in his latest paintings

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 5/16 6:09A CBS Texas

Former President George W. Bush didn't need to look too far for inspiration for his newest works of art. The 78-year-old has brushed portraits of world leaders and people who immigrated to the U.S....

Jarred Shaw, Dallas native and basketball player in Indonesia, could face death penalty over...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 5/15 5:49A CBS Texas

An American basketball player for the Indonesian league was arrested after allegedly attempting to smuggle illegal drugs to the country, Indonesian authorities said Thursday....

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...

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Best Travel Gadgets and Essentials

Tanya Foster 5/15 12:08P Tanya Foster

Pete and I are off on another travel adventure today. This is going to be a new experience for us, so be sure and follow my stories on Instagram to keep up with our daily activities. With this in...

Related: What to Pack for a Northern European Cruise Tanya Foster

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....

Related: 10 Must-Have Spring to Summer Transitional Pieces Tanya Foster

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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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Join Chef Stephan Pyles for an Exclusive Spanish Wine Pairing Dinner at The Seeker

Crave DFW 5/16 7:11A Steven Doyle

You re invited to an evening of bold flavors and refined pairings at Savor Spain: A Spanish-Inspired Wine Pairing Dinner with Chef Stephan Pyles . This special event will take place on Saturday, June...

Un Sueño Vineyard: Building a Dream for All

Texas Wine Lover 5/16 12:30A Ron Martin

There’s something uniquely different about Un Sueño Vineyard – something that goes beyond the vines, the view, and even the wine itself. It’s a place built not just on the...

Winewood Grill, an Oasis of Gentility in Grapevine

Crave DFW 5/15 11:31A Steven Doyle

If you re craving a meal that captures the heart of Texas with a touch of elegance, look no further than Winewood Grill in Grapevine, TX. Located on Main Street in the historic downtown district, this...

Lynn Crossett, Law Professor by Day, Americana Songsmith by Soul – Album Release Show at Opening...

Crave DFW 5/15 10:55A Steven Doyle

Splitting his time between the wide skies of Central Texas and the golden coastlines of Southern California, Lynn Crossett brings a heartfelt, songwriting-driven spirit to the...

Retro Movie Review: Shampoo (1975)

Crave DFW 5/15 9:45A Steven Doyle

Directed by Hal Ashby | Written by Robert Towne & Warren Beatty | Starring Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, Goldie Hawn, Lee Grant, Jack Warden Set in the glossy, glitzy chaos of Beverly Hills on the...

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Summer DEALS + Target STEALS! ?

The Sister Studio 5/17 4:08A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Saturday my friends! The weekend is HERE and I hope you all get to soak it up! This upcoming week is our last week of school before summer (I truly can t believe this year went by so...

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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Premier's 15 Top Health Systems for 2025

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/15 3:00A The Business Journals

Premier Inc. has unveiled its 2025 list of the 15 Top Health Systems in the United States. The annual list ranks health systems based on clinical outcomes, extended outcomes,...

NTxBio to invest $31M in Plano biomanufacturing facility, creating 170 jobs

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/15 1:52A Bill Hethcock

A health care company plans to build a new facility in Plano that will create 170 jobs.The New Mexico-based firm will invest more than $31 million to establish a...

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.

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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...