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Answer Me This: Why Are This Year’s Runoffs So Important?

Texas Monthly 5/17 5:55A Texas Monthly

Runoffs are not as sexy as general elections, but that doesn t mean they re not consequential. Who will control the state House? Who is steering legislative priorities? In the second episode of Answer...

Meanwhile, in Texas: What’s With All This Monkey Business at the Fort Worth Zoo?

Texas Monthly 5/17 4:00A Meher Yeda

The Fort Worth Zoo welcomed the first baby mandrill a female named Ruby born there in more than three decades. A mother and daughter from Conroe were arrested during an undercover sting operation...

A BBQ Reality Show Contestant Sets Up Shop Just Outside Waco

Texas Monthly 5/17 4:00A Daniel Vaughn

The first time Joey Victorian really noticed anything about Mart, it was a for sale sign on one of its historic downtown buildings. He was driving from his home in northwest Houston into Waco to visit...

City Council on 2024-05-21 5:00 PM - May 21, 2024

UP City Council Meeting Agenda 5/16 11:47P

The agenda for City Council on 2024-05-21 5:00 PM dated Tuesday, 21 May 2024 has been published. Access it here:...

How a Texan Trolling for Putin Met His End

Texas Monthly 5/16 9:14A Sonia Smith

Russell Bonner Bentley III intended to devote the afternoon of April 8 to the banal task of picking up some new health insurance documents. The 63-year-old Texan and his wife, Lyudmila, had driven to...

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My Outfits from Rosemary Beach

Brighton The Day 5/17 5:53A megan hopkins

We re back from Rosemary Beach! It was an awesome week with the family. Even though we ended up with a couple of rainy days, we had so much fun. Already itching to go back. We...

Shawn Jackson named as Kaleidoscope Park Executive Director

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 5/16 11:08A Kelly Hunter

SHAWN JACKSON NAMED AS KALEIDOSCOPE PARK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Board of Directors of the Frisco, Texas-based Kaleidoscope Park Foundation has named Shawn Jackson as the Parks new Executive Director. ...

An Evening With! Dr. Jody Edward Ginn and the 90th Anniversary of the Bonnie and Clyde Ambush

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 5/16 9:39A Sharon Adams

Presented by the Dallas Historical Society and the Texas Rangers Association Foundation Step back in time and immerse yourself in history at an exclusive event presented by the Dallas Historical...

Celebrate Independence Day with Fireworks on the Fairway at the Omni PGA Frisco Resort

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 5/16 4:47A Kelly Hunter

North Texas leading Independence Day fireworks show will be bigger and better this year. Fireworks on the Fairway, the unique fireworks and drone show at the acclaimed Monument Realty PGA District on...

Taste Addison Hosts Free Taste Wellness Event May 18

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 5/16 4:13A Kelly Hunter

Taste Addison is teaming up with Addison Outdoors to bring you a Saturday of fun fitness experiences. With AO Pop-Up Yoga, Goat Yoga, wellness vendors, and the ten-acre park to explore, get a taste...

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Flutopia: Flute Ensemble Concert

HPTX Library 5/17 8:22A

Flutopia visits the Highland Park Library for a live musical performance.

Cocktail 101: Alcohol-free Workshop & Tasting

HPTX Library 5/17 8:20A

A hands-on beverage workshop, presented by Beyond the Bar.

The Children Failed by the System: Part Two

The Bagpipe Online 5/17 5:10A Ellie Levy, Editorials editor

A decade long lawsuit against the State of Texas still rages on. Judge Janis Graham Jack of the Southern District of Texas District Court continues to hold the State in...

Review: Brandy Hellville Documentary Reveals Brand’s Hidden History

The Bagpipe Online 5/17 5:10A Ellie Cooper, Reporter

Brandy Melville is a highly popular clothing brand among teen girls and young women. They’re known for their basic, girly aesthetic that has been trending in recent years, and...

HPISD Appoints New Bradfield Elementary Principal

People Newspapers Schools 5/16 4:18A Sarah Hodges

HPISD’s board of trustees approved the appointment of Aimee Hilton, assistant principal of Cheatham Elementary in Allen ISD, as the new principal of Bradfield Elementary...

Related: Dr. Aimee Hilton named Bradfield Elementary School Principal News & Announcements (Highland Park High School)

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Spinning for Sips: A Guide to Pairing Wine with Your Slot Play

Texas Wine Lover 5/17 7:04A Guest

Slot machines and wine are fun things. This article talks about enjoying both together. We ll explain how to choose a wine to make slot play better. It s not just drinking or playing slots, it s about...

Garden Restaurant in Garland Offers A Fantastic Dim Sum

Crave DFW 5/17 3:14A Steven Doyle

by Steven Doyle You are most likely familiar with a handful of wonderful spots in Dallas to eek out decent dim sum. We recently stumbled upon an additional find that until now has gone under our...

Celebrate Memorial Day at Punch Bowl Social with Free Munchies for You and Your Crew

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 5/16 8:54A Kelly Hunter

Punch Bowl Social is celebrating the unofficial start of summer with a Memorial Day bash, and its sharing a free gift with its fans. In celebration of Memorial Day weekend, Punch Bowl Social will...

Celebrate Memorial Day with Mudbugs from North Texas' Best Cajun Outpost, The Cajun Market

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 5/16 8:52A Kelly Hunter

Memorial Day weekend is all about celebrating and relaxing with friends and family, and North Texas most beloved Cajun outpost, The Cajun Market at Bourbon Street Bar & Grill, is making it even easier...

Step Into the World of Panna Cotta

Crave DFW 5/16 6:50A Steven Doyle

If you dine out with any frequency you have most likely been served Panna Cotta, which is a chef s go-to when needing a simple dessert quickly. It is a dessert that every chef...

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THE BEST WEDDING GUEST DRESSES

The Middle Page 5/14 3:04A Cathy Williamson

THE BEST WEDDING GUEST DRESSEs DRESS // SHOES (same but reversed color) // BAG Hello ladies! I hope you all had a wonderful Mother s Day weekend! You all will never believe what happened to me on...

My Paula’s Choice Promo is HERE!!

The Sister Studio 5/13 4:03A Jennifer Reed

It is a HAPPY Monday today because I m sooo, SO excited about the Paula s Choice code that I have for us today!! It is truly an incredible deal and I ll share all the details below. I have a ton of...

EMBRACING THE ELEGANCE OF BLACK SUNDRESSES

The Middle Page 5/9 1:39A Cathy Williamson

EMBRACING THE ELEGANCE OF BLACK SUNDRESSES Hi! I hope you all have had a good week thus far! I must admit that I can t travel and recover quite as fast as I used to. Do you all feel like this after a...

Jen-A-Peño is HERE!!! My Chomps box is LIVE!

The Sister Studio 5/5 5:40A Jennifer Reed

JEN-A-PEÑO IS HERE!!! You guys!!! I cannot even express to y all how excited I am about this! Today is the day, my Chomps limited edition Jen-a-peño box is HERE !!! They gave us their biggest discount...

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Scots QB Competition Heats Up in Spring

People Newspapers Sports 5/17 12:00A Todd Jorgenson

Highland Park, which will move to Class 5A next season, has shown intensity and featured depth at several positions in spring practice.

ESD Surges to Stunning Lacrosse Title

People Newspapers Sports 5/13 12:00A Contributor

ESD upset Highland Park in the semifinals before bringing home its sixth championship in program history on Sunday.

Scots, Eagles Set for Semifinal Rematch

People Newspapers Sports 5/9 3:00A Todd Jorgenson

Two weeks after a thriller to close the regular season, rivals Highland Park and ESD will meet again in the THSLL state tournament.

Family Reunion: HP Baseball Siblings Thrive in Rare Opportunity to Team Up

People Newspapers Sports 5/9 2:30A Todd Jorgenson

Carter and Cole Flashnick have always shared a passion for baseball, worked out together, and supported one another.

Jesuit, Hillcrest Advance in Playoffs

People Newspapers Sports 5/5 12:00A Todd Jorgenson

Jesuit set up a second-round showdown in the playoffs against defending Class 6A state champion Flower Mound.

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Baylor Scott & White to close Flower Mound rehab facility

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/13 9:43A Seth Bodine

The closure of the facility off Cross Timbers Road in Denton County is expected to result in dozens of potential job loses. The facility operator says it will try to help...

Texas again ranked the worst state for mental health care

Spectrum Local News Health 5/13 6:00A Craig Huber

This is the second consecutive year Forbes Advisor has ranked Texas dead last.

Your Mental Health: Recent pattern of violence against women casts light on toxic masculinity

Spectrum Local News Health 5/9 6:08A Nicole Cross

One out of four women will be the victim of a violent crime, according to the CDC.

Workers often forfeit hundreds of dollars on a popular workplace benefit

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/9 5:58A Andy Medici

Workers are losing out on hundreds of dollars in flexible spending account money.

Dallas-based Steward Health Care files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/6 10:48A Ryan Lynch

The for-profit, physician-owned system — and 166 of its affiliated debtors — filed May 6 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.

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'Playing Russian roulette with your health': Officials warn that social media trend of consuming raw...

Live Science 5/17 4:12A ben.turner@futurenet.com (Ben Tu

People shouldn t drink raw milk in an attempt to gain immunity from bird flu, health experts have warned. These warnings follow news that a bird flu subtype called H5N1 was...

Air Fryer Chickpeas

Love and Lemons 5/16 3:16A Jeanine Donofrio

Air fryer chickpeas! If you love oven roasted chickpeas, get ready: these air fryer chickpeas are even better. I ve been making them on repeat lately. Here s why: They re ready in 15 minutes. Roasting...

Wisconsin Beer Brats

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/15 11:00P Krista

These juicy, Lager-infused Wisconsin beer brats on soft, toasted buns will be your new summer cookout go-to. Topped with spicy mustard, grilled onions and tangy sauerkraut, they re the perfect excuse...

Crispy Cauliflower Tacos [with all the Fixins!]

The Healthy Maven 5/15 11:00P Davida Lederle

These cauliflower tacos are seasoned and roasted to perfection and paired with all the fixings for a delicious (and vegan!) The post Crispy Cauliflower Tacos [with all the...

Bar Louie’s Special Offerings for Dads & Grads: Celebrate Family Milestones with Exclusive Gift...

Restaurant News 5/15 9:13A RestaurantNews.com

Introducing limited-time incentives for Father s Day and graduation celebrations Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) With the season of celebrations upon us, Bar Louie is...