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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.

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Job Search Workshop in Allen Integrates Proven Career Strategies with Emerging Technoligies

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 4/8 4:00A Martha Jane Brounoff

The St. Jude Career Alliance, a faith-based ministry that offers hope, guidance, and practical tools for job seekers, will offer its next quarterly job search workshop on Saturday, April 18, 8:45 AM...

Free Oral Cancer Screenings in Dallas and Prosper

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 4/7 6:00A Krista Simmons

In honor of Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, two local oral surgery practices will offer free oral cancer screenings. They will be available: April 15 from 2 to 5 pm at Metroplex Surgical...

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...

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Adult Crafting

HPTX Library 4/9 9:21A

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Chair Yoga

HPTX Library 4/9 9:11A

https://www.hptx.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1629/639113407190000000

Lunch Bunch Book Club

HPTX Library 4/9 9:01A

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Hands-On Chocolate Truffle Rolling with Chef Zach Townsend

HPTX Library 4/9 8:56A

https://www.hptx.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1627/639113398160000000

Summer Sports Camp Registration Is Now Open

armstrong.hpisd.org 4/9 4:00A

Registration for HPISD Summer Sports Camps is now open! A variety of camps are available including volleyball, baseball, gymnastics, soccer, Junior Belles, football,...

Related: A.L.L. Summer Camps Registration Is Now Open armstrong.hpisd.org

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Desperados Opens in Plano

Crave DFW 4/10 10:06A Steven Doyle

If you grew up in Dallas, you know Desperados . The original Greenville Avenue location has been there since 1976 — founded by Vietnam War veteran Jorge Levy, who opened the doors with two partners...

A Bangin’ Brunch at Garden Cafe

Crave DFW 4/10 8:37A Steven Doyle

Dallas has no shortage of brunch options, and most weekends the same names cycle through every list — the Uptown spots, the Knox-Henderson regulars, the places with two-hour waits and bottomless...

3 Spring Cocktails to Kick Your Party into High Gear

Crave DFW 4/10 8:15A Steven Doyle

Spring doesn t announce itself with a memo. It shows up one afternoon when the air smells different and you suddenly want to be outside with something cold in your hand that isn t a glass of wine....

Champagne for Everyone!

Crave DFW 4/10 5:50A Steven Doyle

Years ago I made myself a New Year s resolution that I ve actually kept — which puts it in a category of one. Before any fine dining experience, I open with a glass of Champagne or sparkling wine. Not...

Texas Wine Is Having Its Moment. Austin Wine Week Is Your Invitation to Step Inside It.

Texas Wine Lover 4/10 2:17A Gus Hall

If you’re reading Texas Wine Lover , you’re not new to this. You already know Texas is producing serious wine. You’ve likely made the drive, joined the clubs, hunted down...

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SPOILER: This is a GOOD ONE!?

The Sister Studio 4/8 4:03A Jennifer Reed

Happy Wednesday, my friends! Wishing everyone a productive day today I head out of town tomorrow, so I ll be trying to check off as many items on my to-do list as humanly possible today, lol! I...

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...

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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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The Easy Lemon Dessert Our Readers Can’t Stop Making This Spring

Love and Lemons 4/10 3:50A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

As the weather warms up this spring, I’ve noticed my dessert cravings shifting. So long, chocolate—right now, I want all things bright and citrusy. I’m clearly not alone in...

Unpacking the House Farm Bill: Part 4

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 4/10 2:54A Laura Zaks

Editor’s Note: This is the fourth and final post in a four-part blog series analyzing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, which was reported out of the House Agriculture Committee on...

The Franchise Game 2026 Returns to Yum! Brands Headquarters for Its Fourth Year

Restaurant News 4/8 8:51A RestaurantNews.com

Tarji Carter (CEO, The Franchise Player), alongside partners Daylon A. Goff (Founder, It s Just Day Strategic Consulting) and Dessie Brown Jr. (Director of Marketing, Feng...

Food Companies Backslide on Promises to Reduce Pesticides

Civil Eats 4/7 10:00P Lisa Held

Article Summary • In an annual report, As You Sow awarded lower scores to 10 out of 17 major food companies on their approach to mitigating pesticide risks. • Companies are...

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...

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