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Addison Kaboom Town!® Presents 40 Years of Fireworks with Town-Wide Celebration July 3

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Top Stories: ➊ – Southlake council approves mixed-use development with supermajority vote (Friday), ➋ – Check out these 7 events happening in Grapevine, Colleyville and Southlake this summer (Wednesday), ➌ – They Voted Against Greg Abbott’s Controversial School-Voucher Plan. He Attacked Them as Weak on “the Border.” (Monday), ➍ – 13 DFW Restaurants With Amazing Views (Monday), ➎ – Texas primary runoff elections: What to know before you vote (Sunday)

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Texas cities and nonprofits receive $15.4M for tree planting, education

Community Impact 4/15 10:01A hnorton@communityimpact.com (Han

The grants from the Texas A&M Forest Service are aimed at building and expanding forests in urban communities across the state.

Southlake council to review mixed-use development during April 16 meeting

Community Impact 4/15 7:45A cthorn@communityimpact.com (Cody

The planning and zoning commission has previously denied the plan by the developer.

Rhenus Logistics USA set to move from Flower Mound to Grapevine

Community Impact 4/15 5:49A cthorn@communityimpact.com (Cody

The company provides transportation options through air, land and sea.

Aloha Dreamers Shave Ice brings taste of Hawaii to Grapevine

Community Impact 4/15 5:00A cthorn@communityimpact.com (Cody

The Reynolds ran a food truck in Hawaii and started it when they moved to Texas in 2022.

Westlake council to sell parcel of land in Entrada development

Community Impact 4/15 5:00A cthorn@communityimpact.com (Cody

The land for sale has an assessed valuation of $900,000.

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Addison Kaboom Town!® Presents 40 Years of Fireworks with Town-Wide Celebration July 3

Southlake BubbleLife iReporter 4/15 6:34A Kelly Hunter

For 40 years, one of the nations most impressive and unique Independence Day celebrations has been held in the North Texas town of Addison, Texas. While 4.4 square-mile Addison is only home to 17,000...

Change-Of-Plans Alert: Wilkinson Center’s Annual Can Do! Luncheon Replaced By No Can Do!...

My Sweet Charity 4/15 8:30A Jeanne Prejean

After years of surviving tornado weather and a pandemic, Wilkinson Center is transitioning away from its longtime Can Do! Luncheon that has honored Carolyn and David Miller , Workforce Solutions...

Laredo’s La India Packing Co. Has Been Healing With Its Spices for 100 Years

Texas Monthly 4/15 4:00A Luis G. Rendon

Among the culinary mainstays that have made their marks on the palates of Laredoans, few have been more essential than La India Packing Company. This April, the family-owned spice-and-herb company...

Waring Cuney Is the Best Harlem Renaissance Poet You’ve Never Heard Of

Texas Monthly 4/15 3:00A Robyn Ross

She does not knowHer beauty,She thinks her brown bodyHas no glory.If she could danceNakedUnder palm trees,And see her image in the riverShe would know.But there are no palm trees On the street,And...

Two Hedonistic Texas Taco Chains Could Upend Mexican Fast Food. Is America Ready?

Texas Monthly 4/15 3:00A Tom Foster

Something stops Clay Dover cold as he strolls behind the restaurant s counter. The CEO of Velvet Taco has been all smiles and high fives since he entered the chain s location in the Grandscape...

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15 BPA competitors make Nationals

News Dragon Media 4/11 8:36A Nandita Shetty, Staff

Last month, Carroll Business Professionals of America (BPA) went to the state competition in Corpus Christi and came out with 15 finalists. They will head to Chicago in May to...

Southlake Foundation hosts Career Fair at Carroll Senior High

News Dragon Media 4/11 6:27A Christine Le, Staff

On March 23, the Southlake Foundation hosted its second annual Career Connections Summit at Carroll Senior High School in the SAC. The Career Connections Summit gave students...

Academic UIL team places second at district

News Dragon Media 4/11 6:17A Arden Berry, Co-Editor in Chief

On April 6, students took part in the district level of academic UIL, a competition consisting of a variety of academic events, ranging from science to social studies to...

Exhibits from the Center of Lunar Science and Exploration

Southlake, TX - Calendar - Library 4/9 7:00P

Event date: April 10, 2024 Event Time: 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM Location: 1400 Main Street, Suite 130 Southlake, TX 76092

Toddler Story Time

Southlake, TX - Calendar - Library 4/9 7:00P

Event date: April 10, 2024 Event Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Location: 1400 Main Street, Suite 130 Southlake, TX 76092

Related: Baby Story Time Southlake, TX - Calendar - Library, Musical Story Time Adventures Southlake, TX - Calendar - Library

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Balance Grille Celebrates Grand Opening in Wylie, Texas

Restaurant News 4/15 10:38A RestaurantNews.com

(L-R) Founder Prakash Karamchandani (PK), Franchisee Roshan Ayub and Founder HoChan Jang (CJ) Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Balance Grille , the rising leader in Asian...

Run for the Roses as Barrel & Bones Celebrates Derby Day May 4th

Southlake BubbleLife iReporter 4/15 4:28A Kelly Hunter

Since the Kentucky Derby first ran in 1875, the traditional beverage associated with the 10-furlong race has been the mint julep. And there is no better place in North Texas to sip that...

Bar Louie Launches Deliciously Innovative New Menu

Restaurant News 4/15 8:58A RestaurantNews.com

Wake Up Call Martini Popular neighborhood bar brand introduces 32 new food and beverage items Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Bar Louie is proud to unveil its revamped...

Is the ‘Future of Food’ the Future We Want?

Eater Dallas 4/15 6:16A Jaya Saxena

Illustrations by Isip Xin At the Food on Demand conference, drone delivery bound for Dallas makes its debut https://www.eater.com/22866863/future-of-food-drone-delivery-apps-ghost-kitchens

Antioch Pizza Shop and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 4/15 12:23A RestaurantNews.com

Antioch Pizza Shop, Krispy Krunchy Chicken, KFC, Pita Pit, and ItsaCheckmate lead RestaurantNews.com’s top stories for the week ending April 14, 2024. 1) 2024 Winner of...

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Finds I’m LOVING this week!

The Sister Studio 4/13 10:29P Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday to you, my friends!! May your coffee be strong and your house be nice and quiet this morning! We had a busy day of kids soccer and basketball yesterday, so I m enjoying this morning when...

DAY AND NIGHT LOOK FROM A FAVORITE BRAND

The Middle Page 4/9 3:22A Cathy Williamson

DAY AND NIGHT LOOK FROM A FAVORITE BRAND Hello, everyone! Did you get a chance to see the eclipse (if you were in the path) yesterday? I didn t think it would be that big of a deal, but let me tell...

SALES ON SALES!

The Sister Studio 4/6 10:47P Jennifer Reed

Happppy Sunday, my friends! We have had a JAM packed week between a quick trip to Austin for work, playing catch up once I got back, and kids sports this week. Remi has a soccer tournament this...

You had me at Pastels! Cabi Spring 2024 Outfit Ideas

Style of Sam 4/6 10:46A Sam

[show_shopthepost_widget id="5171132"] The post You had me at Pastels! Cabi Spring 2024 Outfit Ideas appeared first on Style of Sam | DFW Fashion Blog .

THE BEST PLACE FOR ONE-STOP SHOPPING

The Middle Page 4/5 2:53A Cathy Williamson

THE BEST PLACE FOR ONE-STOP SHOPPING Hello and Happy Friday! Are you all gearing up for the Eclipse on Monday? I don t remember when there was this much hoopla over an eclipse. Dallas is on the path...

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Cody Bradford is the latest Texas Rangers pitcher to head to the injured list

Texas Rangers on Yahoo! Sports 4/15 12:02P Fort Worth Star-Telegram

The Texas Rangers have been beset by injuries to start the 2024 MLB season. Which players are close to making their return?

Rangers' Nathan Eovaldi makes brutally honest Astros admission

Texas Rangers on Yahoo! Sports 4/15 9:38A ClutchPoints | MLB News

Texas Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi has been dealing so far this season, but Sunday s outing against the Houston Astros was his worst yet. Following the game, Eovaldi spoke...

Grueling early schedule sends Rangers to Detroit with rotation in flux

Texas Rangers on Yahoo! Sports 4/15 7:40A wfaa.com

The middle road series in this landmine-filled stretch of 17 games in 17 days for the Texas Rangers continues with a trip up north to Michigan to face the Detroit Tigers. The...

Cowboys’ Markquese Bell likely to return to safety in 2024

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo! Sports 4/15 7:17A Cowboys Wire

From @ToddBrock24f7: The undrafted Florida A&M safety filled in at LB for the injury-plagued Cowboys, but Zimmer will likely put him back where he can excel.

Who's in 2024 NHL playoffs? Tracking standings, playoff bracket, tiebreakers, scenarios

Dallas Stars on Yahoo! Sports 4/15 6:51A USA TODAY Sports

Fourteen Stanley Cup playoff berths have been clinched. Another NHL team can get in Monday. Here s where the races stand.

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What’s So Grand About Grand Prairie Life?

VIP Realty 4/13 2:55A tom@57realty.com (Thomas Heinz)

If searching for a new spot in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Grand Prairie deserves a good look. It offers a sweet mix of affordability, location, and community, making it a...

Beyond the NAR Settlement Headlines

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 4/4 5:58A Steve Smith

Recently, we’ve all been inundated with headlines regarding the National Association of Realtors’ agreement to end litigation of claims brought on behalf of home sellers. As part of the settlement...

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Houston hospital halts liver and kidney transplants after learning a doctor manipulated some...

Spectrum Local News Health 4/12 4:09A Associated Press

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is aware of the allegations, and an investigation is underway.

Ag commissioner says chickens destroyed to prevent bird flu spread being replaced

Spectrum Local News Health 4/11 5:48A Erin Davis

The disease struck about 40% of dairy cows in the Panhandle.

Study ranks Texas among worst states for quality of children’s health care

Spectrum Local News Health 4/10 5:16A Tanya Velazquez

Texas ranked 49th, following Wyoming and Mississippi, for the quality of children’s health in all 50 states.

Cariloop raises $20M with benefits for workers who care for family members

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/9 2:00A Holden Wilen

This Richardson-based company has developed a platform that helps caregivers. Now it has fresh capital to grow thanks to a $20 million round led by a Washington, D.C.-based...

Advocates request emergency funding from lawmakers to raise caregiver wages

Spectrum Local News Health 4/9 1:35A Erin Davis

Experts explain that an increase in wages for caregivers would mean an expansion of Medicaid.

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Easy Pasta Salad

Love and Lemons 5/26 3:50A Jeanine Donofrio

Today s recipe is a picnic-perfect pasta salad! Every cookout needs a great pasta salad, and this is the one that I make all summer long. It comes together in no time, it s full of fresh ingredients,...

Twin Peaks’ First Location in Naples is Now Open For Food, Fun and Florida Fans

Restaurant News 5/24 7:56A RestaurantNews.com

Renowned sports bar and restaurant brand opened its doors to The Golf Capital of the World Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Twin Peaks Restaurants , the award-winning sports...

Lentil Salad with Ladolemono

Life at the Table 5/24 5:50A Chef Sandra Lewis

A Mediterranean Delight: Lentil Salad with Ladolemono Lentils have a long and delicious history with the human race. Esau was so enticed by this legume that he traded his...

Comment: NSAC Responds to House Agriculture Committee Markup of the Farm, Food, and National...

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 5/24 2:49A Laura Zaks

For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Comment: NSAC Responds to House...

Best Broccoli Salad

Love and Lemons 5/23 2:33A Jeanine Donofrio

This broccoli salad recipe is one of my favorite side dishes. It s my lighter spin on classic Midwest broccoli salad, and though you won t find any cheese or bacon here, it s every bit as delicious. A...