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Top Stories: ➊ – A Deep Dive on the Senate’s Farm Bill Proposal: the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024 (Friday), ➋ – NEW FRIENDS NEW LIFE ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND NEW OFFICERS FOR AUXILIARY BOARDS (Monday), ➌ – An Underground Joint in Dallas Goes Legit, and Its Barbecue Has Never Been Better (Friday), ➍ – HPISD announces new AD and MIS/HPMS and HPHS principals (Tuesday), ➎ – Meet East Dallas - A free event showcasing East Dallas businesses (Thursday)

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Lots of rain! Just how much rain have we received this year?

NBC DFW 5/14 5:15A Samantha Davies

This year is ranked as the sixth-wettest year on record so far. This year the airport (the official record-keeping location for North Texas) has picked up 20.44 of rain. The...

The UT Turtle Pond Offers Quiet Reflection in the Middle of Campus

Texas Monthly 5/14 4:00A Forrest Wilder

GENERATIONS OF LONGHORNS have found solace at an improbable oasis in the middle of their Austin campus, just north of the University of Texas Tower. Constructed in 1939, two years after the iconic...

The Texanist: What’s the Best Way to Tell If a Watermelon is Ripe?

Texas Monthly 5/14 4:00A David Courtney

Q: When I was a child, my grandfather, a farmer in Ranger, instructed me on how to tell if a watermelon was ripe. He would hit the fruit with the side of his thumb and determine which ones had the...

Taqueria 10 de 10 Is a Feast for the Eyes, but Will It Make Your Stomach Happy Too?

Texas Monthly 5/14 4:00A José R. Ralat

Taqueria 10 de 10 is cool. It s got the allure of a speakeasy, tucked behind alleyway bar ReyRey in downtown Austin. Its decor sparkles with the romance of taquerias of yore, with its red-and-white...

Developers Offered a Texas Family Millions for Their Land. They Chose to Make It a Park Instead.

Texas Monthly 5/14 3:27A Pam LeBlanc

Daniel Kozmetsky wades through a sea of lemon-yellow wildflowers growing along a ridge and looks over a wide valley that stretches in front of him, part of the sprawling RGK Ranch his grandparents...

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New Friends New Life New Group Leaders And Board Members And Leadership Announced

My Sweet Charity 5/14 6:30A Jeanne Prejean

New Friends New Life Board Chair Jane A. Rose has announced the crew of people who will be joining the board and heading up the auxiliary boards. Joining Jane and the current board members Adam Cannon...

Related: NEW FRIENDS NEW LIFE ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND NEW OFFICERS FOR AUXILIARY BOARDS Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter

Reese Gould: A Special Artist

People Newspapers Community 5/13 2:30A Contributor

Reese Gould has become familiar to many in the Park Cities, whether riding his bike and delivering Jersey Mike’s sandwiches, or for the prodigious drawings and paintings he...

A Gentle Reminder: Mother’s Day Is Not Limited To Birth Moms

My Sweet Charity 5/11 8:00P Jeanne Prejean

MySweetCharity* Today is the day when mothers and grandmothers are celebrated with brunches, cards, gifts and hugs. But there’s another group of women who rather dread this annual date. For the ones...

VNA’s 2024 Celebrity Chef Aaron “Ultimate BBQ Pitmaster” Franklin Was Smoking Hot

My Sweet Charity 5/10 12:30P Jeanne Prejean

After years of culinary chefs holding court in the VNA with tours of the kitchen and presentations in the main room, its Celebrity Chef fundraiser went for a different feel — barbecue. Paula Lambert...

A Look at What I Wore This Week

Brighton The Day 5/10 6:31A megan hopkins

Ready for another look at what I wore this week? I was preparing for a trip to the beach with my family all week, so most of these looks are athleiure and comfortable. This...

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Dallas Lutheran School Names Betsy Graham New Head

People Newspapers Schools 5/13 9:42A Maria Lawson

Graham comes from Prince of Peace Christian School in Carrollton, where she has worked for 22 years and most recently served as principal of the kindergarten through...

HPISD Announces New Athletic Director, Campus Leadership Changes

People Newspapers Schools 5/9 10:32A Sarah Hodges

The district announced on May 7 that Highland Park High School principal Jeremy Gilbert has been named the new HPISD Athletic Director. Highland Park Middle School principal...

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Hillcrest Responds to Antisemitic Bullying Allegations

People Newspapers Schools 5/6 9:59A Maria Lawson

Hillcrest High School is partnering with the American Jewish Committee, Anti-Defamation League, and Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum following allegations of...

Freshman To Compete in International Science, Engineering Fair

People Newspapers Schools 5/6 3:00A Sarah Hodges

A Highland Park High School freshman has found a way to detect the most prevalent and costly type of hospital-acquired infection before symptoms start. And her method only...

Fashion-Forward Friends Find Way to Swap More Affordably

People Newspapers Schools 5/6 2:30A Grace Chandler

Ursuline Academy senior Livia Lange aims to make a difference for her fashion-swapping peers with a new resale website, LivToBe.com.

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Make Way for Carbone Lite: VINO

Crave DFW 5/14 5:37A Steven Doyle

Carbone VINO, the premiere destination for Italian cuisine and fine wines, announces the launch of its latest offering: Aperitivo Hour. Launching Thursday, May 16 to coincide with National Aperitif...

Picpoul Blanc Is the Lip Stinger That’s Hot in Texas

Texas Wine Lover 5/14 12:15A Amie Nemec

Picpoul Blanc grapes from Krista Hartman, Red River Wines and Provisions Native to the Languedoc (pronounced long-dock ) region of Southern France, Picpoul Blanc is a white wine grape gaining...

Kick Off Summer with a BBQ Class at Sheraton Dallas

Crave DFW 5/13 10:36A Steven Doyle

Sheraton Dallas invites you to kick off the season with a BBQ Culinary Class. On Friday, May 24th , attendees can join an expert culinary class led by the Executive Chef of Sheraton Dallas, Andrew...

Play Together with Game Night Every Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at Punch Bowl Social

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 5/13 4:26A Kelly Hunter

Punch Bowl Social is recognized as the perfect place to gather for fun. Now, the festive place to play celebrates a resurgence in board games by inviting all gameplayers in to celebrate its weekly...

Sea Breeze Fish Market & Grill to Host Gerard Bertrand Wine Dinner May 20

Crave DFW 5/13 7:51A Steven Doyle

Gérard Bertrand is a family winery known for its strong commitment to sustainable development, innovation and excellence in its wines that come from the vines of the Château de Villemajou in the south...

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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...

BREAK OUT THE SUMMER DRESSES // FEATURING JULIA AMORY

The Middle Page 5/4 4:53A Cathy Williamson

BREAK OUT THE SUMMER DRESSES // FEATURING JULIA AMORY Hello, ladies! I hope you have had a fantastic week! Mine has been a whirlwind! I left last Sunday for Scottsdale, Arizona, on a retreat with the...

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Texas A&M-Notre Dame matchup will be in prime time on ABC on Aug. 31

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/14 5:57A Associated Press

The Aug. 31 matchup also marks Mike Elko's first game as Texas A&M's head coach.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 34, Thunder overcome Mavs defense to even series 2-2

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/14 12:47A Associated Press

The Thunder overcame a Mavericks franchise playoff-record 13 blocks, rallying for a 100-96 victory Monday night

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.

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Real Talk: Phillip Geheb

People Newspapers Real Estate 5/3 2:30A William Taylor

Preston Hollow attorney Phillip Geheb spent nearly a decade with Munsch Hardt, becoming a go-to counsel for Matthews Southwest.

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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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CEO explains why he moved longtime California company to North Texas

Dallas Business Journal 5/14 6:49A Chris Lawrence

The move has brought a wide range of benefits, according to CEO Gil de Cardenas — for one thing, many employees can afford to buy homes for the first time. Read about the long...

Craft Your Own Salad: Now Part of Pieology’s Pies and Perks Program Nationwide

Restaurant News 5/14 4:41A RestaurantNews.com

( RestaurantNews.com ) Pieology is back with Pies and Perks this May, now including Craft Your Own Salads as qualifying menu purchases! Starting May 14th, enjoy a CYO Pizza,...

Roasted Broccolini

Life at the Table 5/14 4:25A Chef Sandra Lewis

Discover the Magic of Broccolini: Your New Favorite Super-Veggie! Are you ready to meet your new favorite green vegetable? Say hello to broccolini. This delightful,...

Rhubarb Crisp

Love and Lemons 5/14 3:00A Jeanine Donofrio

Step aside, strawberry rhubarb pie! This rhubarb crisp recipe is my favorite spring dessert. I love it because it s so easy (HUGE bonus points for not requiring pie crust), but it s still completely...

Connecticut Couple Secures Real Estate for New Haven Melting Pot Location, Bringing Back Melting Pot...

Restaurant News 5/14 12:56A RestaurantNews.com

With a lease signed for 20 George St., Daina Senatore and Jonathan Reeve plan to bring back local Melting Pot to the state in late Fall 2024. New Haven, CT (...