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16-year-old Southlake violinist wins DSO's Lynn Harrell Concerto Competition

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Dallas school offers free mental health toolkit to families

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 5/5 11:20A Bianca Castro

Momentous Institute s school is a nationally acclaimed laboratory school in Dallas that serves students from pre-K3 through fifth grade. Now, it’s offering a new, free...

16-year-old Southlake violinist wins DSO's Lynn Harrell Concerto Competition

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 5/5 11:13A Noelle Walker

Seventeen minutes of beautiful music. That s what Alette Williams , who turned 16 last month, played to win the Dallas Symphony Orchestra s annual Lynn Harrell Concerto Competition . Her performance...

Murder suspect on the run after removing ankle monitor, Van Zandt Sheriff says

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 5/5 10:16A NBCDFW Staff

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who was due in court Monday on a murder charge in Kaufman County and has removed his ankle monitor. Texas officials say they are searching...

Federal government resumes student loan collections after pandemic pause

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 5/5 4:26A Alanna Quillen

Starting this week, the federal government is once again collecting on defaulted student loans — a move that ends a years-long pandemic-era pause and could impact millions of...

Dallas’ Stanley Korshak Celebrates Its New Partnership With Mitchell Stores With a Texas-Sized...

Paper City Magazine 5/5 4:06A Billy Fong

If you haven’t heard the other retails news (yes, we’ve all heard about Neimans + Saks sitting in a tree, k-i-s-s-i-n-g …), that Stanley Korshak’s owner, Crawford Brock, has...

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Blue Ribbon Brilliance: Record-Breaking Night at the Equest Blue Ribbon Gala

Uptown BubbleLife iReporter (Lifestyle) 5/2 3:00A Anna Davis

The 44 th Annual Equest Blue Ribbon Gala was a night where cowboy boots and big-hearted bidding came together in a spirited celebration that still has Dallas buzzing. On April 25, Gilleys Dallas was...

Measles jumps borders in North America with outbreaks in Canada, Mexico and U.S.

Spectrum Local News Health 5/1 2:29A Associated Press

North America’s three biggest measles outbreaks continue to balloon, with more than 2,500 known cases.

Houston, Dallas rank among worst in U.S. for ozone pollution, air quality report reveals

Spectrum Local News Health 4/30 6:15A Christine Sanchez

Almost half of the U.S. population lives with “unhealthy” levels of harmful air pollution, a report from the American Lung Association reveals.

Baylor Scott & White-leased medical complex in Plano bought by LA firm

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/25 6:55A Aayush Gupta

A Los Angeles-based real estate investment firm has acquired a medical complex in Plano. The 49,228-square-foot property was first developed in 2022 and is fully leased.

North Texas Foster Care Collaborative Helps to Spread Awareness about Child Abuse

Uptown BubbleLife iReporter 4/24 8:56A Culver Public Relations

At least one in seven children in the United States have experienced some form of abuse or neglect in the past year, and an estimated 1,840 children have died from child abuse or neglect. To recognize...

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The Original Mexican Eats Café: A Fort Worth Icon of Tex-Mex Tradition

Crave DFW 5/5 9:49A Steven Doyle

The Original Mexican Eats Café, affectionately known as “The Original,” has served as a cornerstone of Fort Worth dining since 1926. As the city’s oldest restaurant, it built its reputation on...

Teddy Wong’s Won’t Steer You Wrong in Fort Worth

Crave DFW 5/5 9:16A Steven Doyle

Teddy Wong’s Dumplings & Wine has emerged as a must-visit culinary gem in Fort Worth’s Near Southside. Located at 812 W Rosedale Street, this intimate restaurant offers a fresh take on traditional...

Gary P. Nunn: Still Jamming Strong in Texas

Crave DFW 5/5 8:35A Steven Doyle

Gary P. Nunn stands as a cornerstone of Texas country music, his career spanning over five decades and leaving an indelible mark on the genre. Born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, and raised in Brownfield,...

Mama’s Daughter’s Diner Serving Southern Since 1958

Crave DFW 5/5 7:58A Steven Doyle

As a part of Dallas since 1958 , Mama’s Daughters’ Diner isn’t simply a restaurant—it’s an institution grounded in tradition and family. Originally founded by the Rose family, the diner now spans...

Enchiladas to Make Texans Proud

Crave DFW 5/5 7:50A craveDFW

Tex-Mex enchiladas are a delicious culinary blend that marries the flavors and techniques of traditional Mexican cuisine with Texan influences. Typically, these enchiladas feature corn tortillas...

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WHY BLACK IS ALWAYS IN STYLE—EVEN IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER

The Middle Page 5/5 3:41A Cathy Williamson

WHY BLACK IS ALWAYS IN STYLE—EVEN IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER Hello, ladies! I hope you have had a great week! I have to admit that I am super tired! I think life has caught up, and I am exhausted and...

THOUGHTFUL GIFT IDEAS FOR MOTHER’S DAY

The Middle Page 4/27 3:49A Cathy Williamson

Celebrating Mother s Day: Thoughtful Gift Ideas for all of the mamas Hello, ladies! I hope you all have had a great weekend. I hosted my mom s 85th birthday dinner at our home on Friday night. It was...

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DeSoto native overcomes adversity, signs with Miami Dolphins

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/5 9:33A Adam Rossow

It was a waiting game on draft day for DeSoto-native and NFL-hopeful Andrew Armstrong.

May brings changes as Rangers slip further following series loss to Seattle

Texas Rangers on Yahoo! Sports 5/5 7:13A kens5.com

The weekend set to end the current homestand for the Texas Rangers made it strikingly obvious that the Seattle Mariners are one of the hottest teams in baseball. A streak of...

Major Announcement Ahead of Stars-Jets Playoff Series

Dallas Stars on Yahoo! Sports 5/5 7:01A Athlon Sports

Winnipeg scored a game-tying goal with just seconds left in regulation to keep their season alive. The Jets would win the game in overtime, sending them to the next round....

Who is and isn't calling NHL playoff series for Sportsnet in the second round

Dallas Stars on Yahoo! Sports 5/5 6:48A Daily Hive

First, it was Mikko Rantanen, the Dallas Stars forward, who haunted his former team. Rantanen scored a hat trick in the third period as the Stars overcame a 2-0 deficit to...

Chris Young is not waiting around

Texas Rangers on Yahoo! Sports 5/5 6:00A SB Nation

Chris Young is taking aggressive early steps to address the Texas Rangers’ offensive issues

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Dickey’s Builds Bigger Barbecue Flavor with New Smoke Stacks Menu

Restaurant News 5/5 2:15A RestaurantNews.com

Guests Can Now Customize Their Own Stacked Creations of Slow-Smoked Meats and Southern Sides Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is inviting guests to...

Knot To Be Missed: Papa Murphy’s Launches Garlic Knots to Satisfy Guest Cravings for Savory,...

Restaurant News 5/5 2:10A RestaurantNews.com

The new menu addition delivers fresh-baked, buttery goodness – perfect for pairing with pizza or enjoying on their own – and joins the brand s popular Mix n Match lineup....

Taco Salad Bowl

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/4 11:00P Krista

Who needs tortillas?! These Taco Salad Bowls pack in all the deliciousness of a taco, minus the empty carbs. With seasoned ground beef, crisp romaine, black beans, and all your favorite taco toppings,...

The Future of California’s Climate-Smart Farming Programs

Civil Eats 5/4 10:00P Naoki Nitta

The first part of this article originally appeared in The Deep Dish, our members-only newsletter. Become a member today and get the next issue directly in your inbox. In 2019, as California’s...

Easy Scones

Love and Lemons 5/4 2:20A Jeanine Donofrio

The best scones are buttery, flaky, and moist inside. They re crisp and crumbly around the edges, perfect for pairing with a cup of coffee or tea. Scones can get a bad rap for...