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Top Stories: ➊ – Deals Day: Human resources firm moves HQ within Dallas to The Crescent (Friday), ➋ – Dozens Rally Outside Dallas Police Headquarters in Response to Minnesota Police Shooting (Wednesday), ➌ – This Dallas company, recently moved from California, has big hiring plans locally (Wednesday), ➍ – Live Performances Return To The Dallas Arts District This Weekend (Tuesday), ➎ – Texas Hill Country Getaway: La Cantera Resort & Spa (Tuesday)

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Creative Ways for North Texans to Go Green and Celebrate Earth Day 2021

NBC DFW NEWS 4/19 9:36A Hannah Jones

Every year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the environmental movement in 1970. Senator Gaylord Nelson, a junior senator from Wisconsin, founded the holiday as a teach-in...

First Foundation CEO seeks Texas acquisition after moving HQ to Dallas

Dallas Business Journal 4/17 5:55A Catherine Leffert

CEO Scott Kavanaugh said the bank is looking to make a deal in the Lone Star State to expand its local presence.

DEA Agents Seize Narcotics, Cash Worth $2M+ From Dallas Traffickers Tied To Mexican Drug Cartel

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 4/16 11:39A CBS Dallas / Fort Worth

DALLAS, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) Thirteen people with ties to a Mexican drug cartel were sentenced to federal prison following an investigation led by the Drug Enforcement...

Deals Day: Human resources firm moves HQ within Dallas to The Crescent

Dallas Business Journal 4/16 3:58A Ryan Salchert

A local investor also acquired a historic property in downtown Dallas.

Police: 84-Year-Old Man Last Seen In Downtown 4 Days Ago May Need Help

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 4/16 3:37A CBS Dallas / Fort Worth

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) Police are asking for the public’s help finding Dee Tankersley, 84, who was last seen in downtown Dallas on April 13. Have you seen Dee Tankersley? (courtesy: Dallas Police Dept.)...

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Resort Packing List and Swimsuits

Tanya Foster 4/20 1:00A Tanya Foster

We went to La Cantera Resort in San Antonio a couple of weeks ago, so today I want to detail my packing list and favorite swimsuits from the trip. In case you missed the trip details, be sure and read...

Mothers Day Brightened This Year With the Most Coveted Giveback Florals in Dallas

Uptown BubbleLife iReporter 4/19 8:55A Sharon Adams

Dallas Nonprofit Nexus Recovery Center Opens Pop-Up Flower Shop to Spread Mothers Day Cheer and Raise Funds for Life-Saving Mission Blooming spring floral bouquets are synonymous with Mothers Day,...

Grant Halliburton Foundation Marks 15th Anniversary As Pandemic Creates Urgency for Mental Health

Uptown BubbleLife iReporter 4/19 6:39A Juliette DC

Vanita Halliburton founded Grant Halliburton Foundation in 2006 after her son had taken his life following bouts of severe depression and bipolar disorder. When Grant was struggling, Vanita searched...

Dwell with Dignity Thrift Studio LIVE is returning in 2021

Uptown BubbleLife iReporter 4/19 4:00A Susan Friedman

Successfully launched virtually last year as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dwell with Dignitys Thrift Studio LIVE is returning in 2021! This year, it will be a hybrid experience with options to...

The Spring Showcase Sale | Diamonds Direct

Tanya Foster 4/18 7:30A Tanya Foster

Mother's Day is quickly approaching and you know what every gal loves - DIAMONDS! Get 20% off during the Diamonds Direct Spring Showcase Sale! Now through April 24, you can enjoy an extended inventory...

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Laura Rathe Fine Art announces a solo exhibition with Meredith Pardue

Crave DFW 4/16 6:23A Steven Doyle

Dallas Design District Gallery, Laura Rathe Fine Art , announces a solo exhibition I AM THE SUN, featuring new works by renowned artist, Meredith Pardue. The opening days will take place on Friday,...

Underground Downtown Steakhouse Dakota’s Is Making a Comeback

Eater Dallas 4/14 7:30A Brittanie Shey

Dakota’s iconic waterfall and subterranean patio. | Kevin Marple The longstanding restaurant will reopen under new ownership later this year An iconic Downtown Dallas restaurant that closed in the...

An Over-The-Top Las Vegas Restaurant’s $100 Ice Cream Sundaes Are Headed to Dallas

Eater Dallas 4/13 6:29A Brittanie Shey

Sugar Factory will bring massive goblet drinks and decadent milkshakes to Dallas | Sugar Factory /Facebook Plus, beloved Southern eatery Ellen’s expands to Casa Linda and more DFW dining intel Welcome...

Community Beer Co Announces New Facility

Crave DFW 4/8 4:49A Steven Doyle

Community Beer company announced today a new 70k+ sf facility will be located off of Stemmons Fwy between the Design District & Medical District in the renovated Pegasus Park campus at 3110...

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Mother’s day gift ideas

Krystal Schlegel 4/19 4:59A krystal

Mother s day is coming up! (May 9th) Here are a 25 special gift ideas for your mama, to drop a hint to your family or to treat yourself with! I think a little framed photo or...

THE BEST SPRING DRESS TRENDS

Style of Sam 4/9 3:38A Sam

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For Mavericks, now would be a great time to show a sense of urgency

Dallas Mavericks 4/19 10:17A Eddie Sefko

The Mavericks need some propping up right now, but doing so isn t easy. Their flaws have been out there for all to see the last seven games. And at times like these, everybody...

Carlisle expects the Mavs’ efficiency offensive record to fall by the wayside

Dallas Mavericks 4/18 4:36P Dwain Price

Last season the Dallas Mavericks set an NBA record for sporting the most efficient offense in league history with 115.8 points per 100 possessions. But coach Rick Carlisle...

Mavericks’ slide continues as Kings snap nine-game losing streak with 121-107 victory

Dallas Mavericks 4/18 3:57P Eddie Sefko

At this point, it’s not just trouble for the Mavericks on their home floor. It’s trouble, period. The Mavericks continued their losing ways on their home floor, dropping their...

Mavs-Kings preview: Fixing home woes is imperative

Dallas Mavericks 4/17 7:15P Eddie Sefko

Sacramento Kings at Mavericks (6:30 p.m. Sunday, American Airlines Center, Dallas) TV: Bally Sports Southwest/NBA TV Radio: ESPN 103.3 FM (Univision 1270 AM, Spanish) About...

Stars Use 4-Goal Second Period To Dominate Blue Jackets 5-1

CBS DFW Sports Dallas Stars 4/17 5:30P Stars – CBS Dallas / Fort Worth

DALLAS (AP) — Joe Pavelski scored his team-high 18th goal of the season as one of five Dallas players with a goal and an assist, and the Stars scored four times in 6½ minutes...

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How Four Journalists Feel About Chip and Joanna Gaines Buying the Waco Newspaper Building

Candy's Dirt 4/18 10:03P Tommy Cummings

Magnolia told Waco officials that it will move into the building at 900 Franklin Ave., just to the west and about three blocks from the company's Silos shopping district, Waco's top tourist...

Astra Development Sells Prime Property in Melissa to Homebuilders for Development

Uptown BubbleLife iReporter 4/15 7:19A Suzanne Flodin

92-acre parcel near W. Melissa Road and U.S. Highway 75 will create more than 400 new home sites in growing city Astra Development is pleased to announce that an entity affiliated with its company...

The Weekly Wrap-Up: Condo Edition

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 4/15 9:52A Marievel Santiago

Upscale living, breathtaking skyline views, all while being steps away from everything North Texas has to offer – what more could you want in a condo? This week, we’re highlighting 6 stunning units...

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North Texas researchers develop device that can detect one of COVID's most serious symptoms

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/17 12:06A Kevin Cummings

The team of researchers are planning clinical trials in patients with various respiratory illness.

Why You Need to Be Honest with Your ER Doctor

Advance ER 4/12 12:15A

Telling Your ER Doctor the Full Truth The relationship between a physician and their patient (no matter how new or old) is extremely important especially when you enter an...

Houston foundation makes $25M donation to UTHealth, part of $500M goal

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/10 3:12A Laura Gillespie

The donation, which will go toward general mental health research and patient care, is part of UTHealth's largest philanthropic effort in its history.

Dallas announces at-home vaccination program starting April 13

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/8 11:08A Elizabeth Wiley (WFAA)

The city is partnering with the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas to reach residents lacking transportation or access to vaccine hubs and pharmacies.

Meet Our Honorary Chairs

Katy Trail Dallas 4/8 9:17A Lauren Whitson

The Katy Trail s annual support outreach, our Spring Support Campaign, kicks off TODAY! This year, we are so pleased to... Read More The post Meet Our Honorary Chairs...

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Is Agroecology Being Co-Opted by Big Ag?

Civil Eats 4/19 10:00P Lisa Held

Agroecology is at a crossroads. The farming system—which is primarily practiced in the developing world but is gaining some traction in the U.S.—incorporates a suite of ecological growing practices...

A Sneak Peak- Compliments to the Chef

The Making of a Home 4/18 1:00A Holly K. Ross

As she rolled the last crate in, she shucked out of her black chef’s coat. Hopping out in just her skinny black jeans and black tank, she turned to shut the doors. “Need any help?” came a deep sexy...

A Food Program for Women and Children Is About to Get More Federal Support

Civil Eats 4/12 10:00P Lisa Held

Patricia Collins lives in Georgetown, South Carolina, and works at a grocery store. The 58-year-old’s own children are adults, but she’s now raising her 3-year-old...

Dallas’ Allata Engages Team in Fun Pizza-Making Class

Life at the Table 3/30 7:18A Life At The Table

When the COVID-19 pandemic caused everyone to shelter in place, Dallas tech firm Allata s productivity didn t miss a beat because they were already used to working remotely...

ebay’s First Virtual Internship Program Gets Cookin’ with a Life At The Table Virtual Cooking Class

Life at the Table 3/30 5:09A Life At The Table

Recognized as one of the best places to work, ebay , a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world is committed to fostering an...