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4th person arrested in connection to Irving double murder, suspect still wanted

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 5/1 10:05A S.E. Jenkins

IRVING Irving police arrested a fourth person in connection to a deadly double shooting investigation . Escarleth Mejia is accused of hindering the apprehension of a known...

Voters to Decide on $1.25B Bond Package May 4

People Newspapers News 5/1 8:07A Maria Lawson

Voters will be asked to give the city permission to borrow the money with interest to address city streets, improve drainage, add parks, and fund a new police training center...

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues to block rule requiring background checks in private gun sales

NBC DFW 5/1 7:00A Phil Prazan

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is once again in a legal battle with the federal government. This time the issue is over requiring background checks for private-owner gun...

Restaurant chain Steak and Ale postpones North Texas comeback

Dallas Business Journal 5/1 6:57A Krista Summerville

The restaurant chain had said it was returning to the area in 2024 with a location in Grand Prairie some time in 2024. But now those plans have been altered.

Would Sam Houston Be A Texans Fan? A Texas Monthly Investigation

Texas Monthly 5/1 6:23A Dan Solomon

The statue of Sam Houston in Huntsville, Texas, stands a mighty 67 feet tall. It s one of the tallest in the United States, just six inches shorter than the giraffe sculpture at the Dallas Zoo and a...

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Get to Know…Shannon Graham with The Salvation Army

Highland Park Village 5/1 11:51A Isabel Miller

JUST IN: 2024 Partners Card Leadership, Dates And Sponsorships And Retailers Signups Revealed

My Sweet Charity 5/1 8:30A Jeanne Prejean

The Family Place is kicking off May with plans for its 2024 Partners Card shopathon. Word has just arrived that Elizabeth Ward Creel and Tiffany Moon are serving as the co-chairs. Elizabeth Ward...

North DFW Events May 2024

Park Cities Family eGuide 5/1 8:28A Valerie

This issue is loaded with lots of local events and activities! Download this week s issue here Let us know what you think:) Be sure to share this guide with friends and...

Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show Letters Hit Mailboxes With Tickets, Sponsorships Available...

My Sweet Charity 5/1 6:30A Jeanne Prejean

While the Equest Blue Ribbon Ball crowd is recovering from Saturday night s fundraiser at the Hilton Anatole, Lisa Loy Laughlin is shifting roles from being the interim Equest executive director to...

April Best Sellers

Brighton The Day 5/1 4:00A megan hopkins

April best sellers are here! We re taking a look at some of the looks from the past month that you loved. From my looks in the Bahamas to my favorite half zip pullover at the...

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New Dallas ISD Police Chief Brings Heart of Service

People Newspapers Schools 4/30 9:30A Grace Chandler

Dallas ISD's new police chief, Albert Martinez, is combining his support for education with passion for serving.

Park Cities to Remember Molly Mullens in April 29 Memorial Service

People Newspapers Schools 4/26 11:42A Sarah Hodges

A memorial service for third-grader Molly Mullens, who was killed in a car crash in March, will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday, April 29, at Highland Park Presbyterian Church,...

Cracking the Code for March Madness

People Newspapers Schools 4/26 2:30A Contributor

HPHS students get bracketology insights from mathematician Tim Chartier By Austin Chatterton and Landry Saylor Amidst the Madness of March, one

Texas Womens Foundation's April 30 Event Features ABC's Deborah Roberts, Cynt Marshall & Honorees

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 4/23 6:34A Juliette DC

Texas Womens Foundation has announced its Leadership Forum & Awards Celebration on April 30, 2024, at the Omni Dallas Hotel (555 S. Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202). This day of learning, leadership and...

The Children Failed by the System: Part One

The Bagpipe Online 4/23 5:41A Ellie Levy, Editorials editor

In 2013, Kile Bateman witnessed the reality of the foster care system for the first time. The senior pastor of Evangel Church was on a mission trip to Skid Row, an unofficial...

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Ramble Room Launches Late Spring Menu Additions

Crave DFW 5/1 6:39A Steven Doyle

Ramble Room , the classic American restaurant from Dallas restaurateur Jon Alexis is embracing spring with lighter dishes on the menu. The spring menu additions include starters such as the Yellow...

The Best Dishes Eater Dallas Ate in April

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

This month brings a German hot dog, potato pizza, whole-hog dinner, and more The amount of excellent food available in Dallas is dizzying, yet mediocre meals somehow keep worming their way into our...

O’Farrell Country Vineyards: Native Wines from Native Vines

Texas Wine Lover 4/30 12:03A Ron Martin

Tucked away in Deep East Texas amongst the beautiful pine-covered hills near Atlanta, my wife and I arrived at O’Farrell Country Vineyards . We were excited about this winery visit that will allow us...

Nikki Greek Bistro & Lounge Opens Tomorrow

Crave DFW 4/29 9:35A Steven Doyle

Nikki Greek Bistro & Lounge , an upscale restaurant and lounge offering authentic Greek cuisine, focused on seasonality and sourcing with modern French cooking techniques , will open in the...

Culpepper Cattle Co. Dallas Opens on Wednesday, May 1

Crave DFW 4/29 6:57A Steven Doyle

UNCO Hospitality Group the award-winning hospitality company behind beloved brands HG Sply Co. and Leela’s Wine Bar – will open Culpepper Cattle Co. Dallas in the historical Continental Gin...

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BEST of AMAZON!??????

The Sister Studio 4/30 1:19A Jennifer Reed

Happy Tuesday, friends!! I loved putting together this newsletter for y all today because this month s Amazon finds were just so, SO good!! I found so many items that are great quality and are...

TEN OF THE BEST SPRING SHIRTS

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

Hi, ladies! I hope you have had a great week! It s been a hectic one for sure around here! I am running a few errands today and packing because I head out tomorrow for a week. I am flying to...

Don’t Miss This!

The Sister Studio 4/25 11:27P Jennifer Reed

You guys, we made it to Friday!! The weekend is HERE, and I am so ready for it! I do feel like this week has flown by between school stuff for the kids, sports, and everything in between, it s been a...

MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS

The Middle Page 4/22 3:14A Cathy Williamson

MOTHER S DAY GIFT IDEAS Happy Monday, ladies! I hope you have had a great weekend! I have never seen as much rain, lightning, and thunder as we had on Saturday. It was wild, and it lasted all day...

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Rangers Blast Scots to Earn Second Seed

People Newspapers Sports 4/30 12:00A Todd Jorgenson

Jesuit Dallas capped a 30-win regular season by throttling Highland Park in a baseball playoff seeding tiebreaker on Saturday.

How Long Can Hockaday Remain at the Pinnacle of Girls Lacrosse in Texas?

People Newspapers Sports 4/25 3:00A Todd Jorgenson

As the Hockaday lacrosse dynasty has continued to build, each trophy has led to increased expectations.

Scots Lack Element of Surprise in Lacrosse Title Push

People Newspapers Sports 4/25 2:30A Todd Jorgenson

Defense leads defending champs against out-of-state powerhouses If ever Highland Park could be considered an underdog in lacrosse, last season’s

Scots Clinch Regional Title, State Berth

People Newspapers Sports 4/19 12:00A Todd Jorgenson

Highland Park brought home the Class 6A Region I boys title, while the HP girls narrowly missed qualifying for state.

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The Texas Heat is Coming

VIP Realty 4/27 4:09A tom@57realty.com (Thomas Heinz)

Welcome to the Lone Star State Whether you're moving from the bustling streets of New York or the sunny coasts of California, one thing you'll notice pretty quickly is the...

When’s the Best Time to Buy a House in Dallas-Fort Worth?

VIP Realty 4/21 3:01A tom@57realty.com (Thomas Heinz)

Hey there If you’re thinking about buying a house in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and wondering when to make your move, you’re not alone. It’s one of the big questions we get...

Real Talk: Lori Mann

People Newspapers Real Estate 4/19 3:00A William Taylor

People Newspapers first met Lori Mann at a networking event for those interested in the retirement community industry.

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Delta 8, Delta 9 products under legislative scrutiny in Texas

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/25 1:00A Sahar Chmais

Thousands of retailers are licensed to sell hemp products in Texas. A proposed Delta 8 and Delta 9 ban could impact the billion-dollar industry in the state.

Gov. Greg Abbott announces behavioral health campus to be built in Uvalde

Spectrum Local News Health 4/23 6:13A Christine Sanchez

Construction will begin this summer and the facility is expected to open in 2025.

Seattle hospital won't turn over gender transition records in lawsuit settlement with Texas

Spectrum Local News Health 4/23 12:10A Associated Press

The hospital filed the lawsuit in response to Paxton appearing to go beyond state borders to investigate gender transition.

Emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom

Spectrum Local News Health 4/19 1:11A Associated Press

Complaints that pregnant women were turned away from U.S. emergency rooms spiked in 2022 after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

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Homelessness counts in Dallas, Collin counties at lowest levels since 2015

Dallas Business Journal 5/1 9:51A Rachel Snyder

The levels were at their lowest since 2015, according to Housing Forward, the nonprofit agency that leads the response to homelessness in the counties.

Crop of new office towers coming to Frisco Station

Dallas Business Journal 5/1 9:48A Noor Adatia

Situated between Warren Parkway and John Hickman Parkway, the Towers at Frisco Station is expected to include up to five office buildings, adding potentially up to 3 million...

Unity Partners reportedly targets $300M for debut private equity fund

Dallas Business Journal 5/1 9:37A Holden Wilen

Unity Partners, founded in 2022, is reportedly looking to raise a few hundred million for its initial fund. Learn more about the firm's strategy and its investments so far in...

Celebrate Mom, Dad, and Grads with Ono Hawaiian BBQ!

Restaurant News 5/1 9:08A RestaurantNews.com

( RestaurantNews.com ) WHAT: Looking for the perfect gift for Moms, Dads, and Grads? From May 1st until June 16th, Ono Hawaiian BBQ is gifting customers a $10 bonus...

Chick N Max Headed to Southwestern Missouri Thanks to Multi-Unit Deal with Subway Veteran

Restaurant News 5/1 8:46A RestaurantNews.com

Home of the Better Chicken Sandwich to enter the Springfield market with three restaurants Wichita, KS ( RestaurantNews.com ) Chick N Max – a next generation fast casual...