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Top Stories: ➊ – Carroll ISD staff to receive additional raises (Tuesday), ➋ – Texas teachers make around $9,000 less than national average, guild reports (Tuesday), ➌ – Carroll High School, Carroll Senior High School closed Wednesday due to ‘potential threat' (Wednesday), ➍ – Ferah in Southlake expands to offer private dining (Tuesday), ➎ – Southlake City Council recap: 3 things to know from the April 16 meeting (Wednesday)

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ERCOT forecasts high electric demand May 8; no conservation needed

Community Impact 5/7 8:06A hnorton@communityimpact.com (Han

Texas’ grid operator issued a “weather watch” ahead of high temperatures May 8, but officials are not asking Texans to conserve energy.

Carroll ISD staff to receive additional raises

Community Impact 5/6 7:00P jperriello@communityimpact.com (

The Carroll ISD board of trustees approved additional pay increases for paraprofessional and auxiliary staff at an April 29 meeting.

DART begins testing Silver Line vehicles on local rails

Community Impact 5/6 7:00P cfarr@communityimpact.com (Colby

Dallas Area Rapid Transit began testing vehicles for the Silver Line rail on May 5 and announced plans to continue tests into 2025, according to a news release.

Varghese Summersett opens law office in Southlake

Community Impact 5/6 3:00A cthorn@communityimpact.com (Cody

The Fort Worth-based law firm has 3 offices now in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

Southlake’s $400M Carillon Parc project takes shape

Community Impact 5/5 7:00P cthorn@communityimpact.com (Cody

Progress has been made for a development that has seen five different owners and changes to the plan.

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Each Moment Matter’s Keynoter Christy Cashman To Share Her “Unbridled” Story Of Coping With Loss

My Sweet Charity 5/7 6:30A Jeanne Prejean

Jane Seymour and Christy Cashman have a lot in common. Besides both being actresses, producers and writers, they both understand the process of coping with grief. Jane Seymour (File photo) Christy...

Texas Might Be Ready to Fall Back in Love With the WNBA

Texas Monthly 5/7 6:14A Jeff Miller

With less than ten seconds left in the game and the score tied at 76, Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale, dribbled past half-court. She dribbled between her legs a couple times and then nudged...

Ethan Hawke’s ‘Wildcat’ Proves a Good Film Is Hard to Find

Texas Monthly 5/7 5:45A Scott Ray

Early in Ethan Hawke s new film, Wildcat, a young Flannery O Connor (Maya Hawke, Hawke s daughter) tells a skeptical editor that she s amenable to criticism but only within the sphere of what [she s]...

Mexico City Is Finally Embracing Tex-Mex

Texas Monthly 5/7 4:00A José R. Ralat

Culinary purists and many Mexicans have long denigrated Tex-Mex as a bastardization of regional Mexican cooking (which is one reason why I started my Tex-Mexplainer series). At the late Urban Taco in...

Four Years After COVID Canceled Prom, College Kids at Sam Houston State Got a Second Chance

Texas Monthly 5/7 3:31A Bryan C. Parker

WHO: The students of the Sam Houston State University Department of Theatre & Musical Theatre, led by assistant professor and coordinator of theater studies Patrick Pearson.WHAT: In conjunction with a...

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Baby Story Time

Southlake, TX - Calendar - Library 5/6 7:00P

Event date: May 7, 2024 Event Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Location: 1400 Main Street, Suite 130 Southlake, TX 76092

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Chess Club for Kids

Southlake, TX - Calendar - Library 5/5 7:00P

Event date: May 6, 2024 Event Time: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM Location: 1400 Main Street Southlake, TX 76092

Shooting threat closes campuses

News Dragon Media 5/3 2:19A Pragnya Kaginele, Co-Editor in C

The high school and the senior high school were shut down Wednedsay due to a violent threat. The Southlake Police were notified about this threat overnight through an...

Preschool Open Play

Southlake, TX - Calendar - Library 4/30 7:00P

Event date: May 1, 2024 Event Time: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Location: 1400 Main Street, Suite 130 Southlake, TX 76092

KDGN broadcast wins Star Award

News Dragon Media 4/29 8:05A Dragon Media Staff

Last weekend, Dragon Media received news that KDGN was the recipient of one of the highest journalism awards in the state: a Bronze Star award from the Interscholastic League...

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Pizza Inn Takes Home a Golden OBIE Award for Bambi and Friends Campaign

Restaurant News 5/7 11:04A RestaurantNews.com

Beloved Family Buffet wins big from the Out of Home Advertising Association of America Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Three cheers for Pizza Inn , America’s Favorite...

Digitac Media Revolutionizes Digital Marketing for Falcon Restaurant Group’s TGI Fridays Locations

Restaurant News 5/7 8:39A RestaurantNews.com

Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Digitac Media , a leading digital marketing agency based in Dallas, Texas, is proud to announce its partnership with Falcon Restaurant...

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Launches New Rewards Program

Restaurant News 5/7 3:01A RestaurantNews.com

World s largest barbecue concept rolls out new and improved Loyalty Program starting May 6th Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is making it even easier...

Canada Family Vineyard Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 5/7 12:09A Jeff Cope

The majority of Texas grapes are grown in the Texas High Plains. For those vineyards that have been supplying grapes to wineries for many years, those vineyard names become as well known as the...

How Ready-to-Eat Meals Reinvent Dining for Busy Wine Enthusiasts

Texas Wine Lover 5/6 9:25P Guest

Wine and food go together like nothing else if you can get the combination right, and you’ve got the time to dedicate to making meals to pair with your favorite tipples, or the funds to splash on...

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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...

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...

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Dallas Mavericks versus Oklahoma City Thunder: National predictions

Dallas Mavericks News Yahoo! Sports 5/7 10:28A Fort Worth Star-Telegram

The Dallas Mavericks begin their second-round NBA Playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Who are experts predicting will win?

‘It’s going to get pretty dark’: Cowboys safety Juanyeh Thomas has advice for this year’s UDFAs

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo! Sports 5/7 10:00A Cowboys Wire

From @ToddBrock24f7: Thomas struggled on the practice squad for a full year before getting his big moment. He shares his journey and what to expect in 2024.

Dallas, Denver mayors make friendly wager on Stars-Avalanche series

Dallas Stars on Yahoo! Sports 5/7 9:55A wfaa.com

Stars Dallas, Denver mayors make friendly wager on Stars-Avalanche series Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson posted on X, wagering a Texas-style belt buckle. Denver s mayor, Mike...

Want to buy a piece of a future Texas Rangers ballplayer? A new company allows fans that...

Texas Rangers on Yahoo! Sports 5/7 9:38A Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Finlete is a company that promises to allow fans to buy into the potential of future star athletes like top Rangers prospect Echedry Vargas. How does the company work?

Stars-Avalanche free livestream: How to watch NHL playoffs second round, TV, schedule

Dallas Stars on Yahoo! Sports 5/7 9:06A al

The NHL playoffs continue with second round matchups tonight, as the Colorado Avalanche take on the Dallas Stars tonight at 8:30 p.m. CT on ESPN. Fans can livestream tonight s...

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Six Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Home

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 5/6 5:22A Steve Smith

Are you in the market for a new home? Exciting times lie ahead! However, the journey to homeownership can be fraught with pitfalls if you’re not careful. From overlooking crucial details to making...

Protect Your Investment: Hire a Buyer’s Agent

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 4/29 10:16A Steve Smith

In these challenging times, when making one of your most important financial decisions, it’s more important than ever to align yourself with a trusted real estate agent who can provide the necessary...

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...

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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.

Latticework brings in $345M for health care investments

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/3 9:25A Holden Wilen

Latticework Capital Management, which focuses on making control investments in lower-middle market health care companies, has closed its second major fund. Read on to learn...

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.

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Pizza Inn Takes Home a Golden OBIE Award for Bambi and Friends Campaign

Restaurant News 5/7 11:04A RestaurantNews.com

Beloved Family Buffet wins big from the Out of Home Advertising Association of America Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Three cheers for Pizza Inn , America’s Favorite...

Digitac Media Revolutionizes Digital Marketing for Falcon Restaurant Group’s TGI Fridays Locations

Restaurant News 5/7 8:39A RestaurantNews.com

Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Digitac Media , a leading digital marketing agency based in Dallas, Texas, is proud to announce its partnership with Falcon Restaurant...

Farmers and Ranchers Love the IRA’s Climate-Smart Funding. Will the House Farm Bill Pull the Rug Out...

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 5/7 5:19A Laura Zaks

Photo credit: USDA For over a year and a half, countless farmers and ranchers nationwide have been sending an unmistakable message to policymakers in Washington, DC that the climate-smart agriculture...

French Toast Casserole

Love and Lemons 5/7 3:30A Jeanine Donofrio

This French toast casserole recipe is the easiest way to make French toast for a crowd. Instead of standing at the stove, flipping slices to order, you pile cubed bread into a casserole dish, douse it...

Salsa Fresca

Life at the Table 5/7 3:19A Chef Sandra Lewis

Salsa Fresca: A Fresh Dive Into Its Vibrant History and Ingredients Did you know that one of the beloved condiments in both Mexican and Tex Mex cuisine traces its origins all...