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Top Stories: ➊ – Two separate shootings leave multiple injured, one dead in Deep Ellum (Wednesday), ➋ – Delicious Mother’s Day Breakfast Recipe Ideas (Wednesday), ➌ – K Estate Vineyards Debuts New Food-and-Wine Pairings Following Major Renovation (Thursday), ➍ – Are Millennials Saving or Reinventing the Wine Industry? (Friday), ➎ – Free Printable Mother’s Day Gift Card Booklet (Saturday)

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A Bluebird Day for Dec My Room’s Sold-Out ‘Room To Grow’ Dallas Luncheon at NorthPark Center

Paper City Magazine 4/17 4:12A Melissa Smrekar

When you invite guests to join you on the sunny side of the street, you really hope that the weather cooperates. Two weeks ago, PaperCity offered an exclusive look inside the...

A Favorite Dallas Chocolate Shop Suddenly Shutters, New Italian Debuts in Midway Hollow, and More...

Paper City Magazine 4/14 6:10A Megan Ziots

The Dallas dining scene is forever evolving. To help you stay in the know, we’ve gathered the buzziest openings, the unfortunate closures, and any other food news we might...

Elton John and Leanne Morgan Surprise Guests at Epic 60th Birthday Bash in Dallas

Paper City Magazine 4/14 4:52A Melissa Smrekar

As a PaperCity editor, I professionally attend parties. A lot of them. There s not a balloon arch I haven t seen or a ballroom in Dallas whose chicken I have not critiqued. I...

Dallas’ 10 Best Hotel Pools to Dip Into This Summer

Paper City Magazine 4/13 8:04A Megan Ziots

Pool season is officially here, and during the blistering heat of Dallas summertime, we re always looking for a great spot to cool off. Thankfully, the city is full of...

From the Depths of the Earth to The Heart of Texas, Bachendorf’s and De Beers ORIGIN Leave a Legacy

Paper City Magazine 4/13 6:19A PC Studios

For over 75 years, the name Bachendorf’s has been synonymous with trust, quality, and the finest diamonds in Dallas. Since the iconic retailer’s journey began in 1948 as a...

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CHILDREN'S AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: RELATIVELY NORMAL SECRETS (FALINNHEIM CHRONICLES, #1) by C.W. Allen

Uptown BubbleLife iReporter 4/12 3:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Relatively Normal Secrets The Falinnheim Chronicles, #1 by C.W. Allen Fast-paced and full of surprises, with engaging main child characters Relatively Normal Secrets is the first book in author...

FuelFest Returns to DFW: Cars, Culture & Family Fun at Texas Motor Speedway

Uptown BubbleLife iReporter (Lifestyle) 4/10 3:08A Teia Collier

If you're in DallasFort Worth area with kids who love fast cars, loud engines, or anything that drifts, mark your calendar. FuelFest is rolling back into North Texas on Saturday, April 25 , and its...

CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW: CHICKEN FUN by Mary Jo Huff

Uptown BubbleLife iReporter (Lifestyle) 4/9 10:00P KAREN SIDDALL

Chicken Fun by Mary Jo Huff Illustrated by Wendy Fedan For the chicken fan inside all of us. Chicken Fun by Mary Jo Huff and illustrated by Wendy Fedan gives readers exactly what the title says:...

Job Search Workshop in Allen Integrates Proven Career Strategies with Emerging Technoligies

Uptown BubbleLife iReporter 4/8 4:00A Martha Jane Brounoff

The St. Jude Career Alliance, a faith-based ministry that offers hope, guidance, and practical tools for job seekers, will offer its next quarterly job search workshop on Saturday, April 18, 8:45 AM...

Texas fertility clinics see increase in younger women freezing their eggs

Spectrum Local News Health 4/4 7:00A Geraldine Torrellas

Modern science has given women the opportunity to freeze their eggs, something that is becoming increasingly popular among younger women.

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How to Spend Cinco de Mayo in Dallas — With and Without the Tequila

Crave DFW 4/17 5:43A Steven Doyle

A quick note before we get into it: Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day. That’s September 16. May 5 commemorates the Mexican army’s unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of...

Dos Mares Brings Mexico’s Coastlines to Fort Worth

Crave DFW 4/17 5:18A Steven Doyle

Arrachera Fort Worth already has one of the best Mexican restaurants in North Texas. Now it has two, and they share a wall. Dos Mares opened last November at 3260 W. 7th St. , right next door to Don...

The Peach Cobbler Factory Continues Texas Expansion with New Location in Forney, TX

Restaurant News 4/16 2:15A RestaurantNews.com

Fort Lauderdale, FL ( RestaurantNews.com ) The Peach Cobbler Factory continues its rapid expansion across the Lone Star State with the announcement of its newest location in...

Our First Blog Post was in 2011. A Lot Has Changed in Texas Wine – Or Has It?

Texas Wine Lover 4/15 6:14A Jeff Cope

Texas Wine Lover Website header in 2011 With Texas Wine Lover celebrating its 15th anniversary in March, I thought it would be fun to look back at the very first blog post I wrote when I decided to...

Golden Chick Deepens Texas Rangers Partnership Through 2026 City Connect Collaboration

Restaurant News 4/14 10:19A RestaurantNews.com

DFW brand expands one of the quick service restaurant industry’s more visible sports partnerships through fan-facing ballpark integration Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) ...

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SPRING JACKETS FOR WOMEN OVER 50: CHIC, MODERN STYLES YOU’LL WEAR ON REPEAT

The Middle Page 4/4 4:44A Cathy Williamson

SPRING JACKETS FOR WOMEN OVER 50: CHIC, MODERN STYLES YOU LL WEAR ON REPEAT JACKET // TEE ( similar ) // JEANS // BELT ( similar ) // SHOES // BAG ( similar ) Happy Easter Weekend! What are you all...

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Wyatt Johnston seals Stars' regular season-ending 4-3 shootout win over Sabres

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/16 3:46A Associated Press

Jake Oettinger stopped 21 shots and two of Buffalo’s four shootout opportunities.

Robertson's 42nd goal lifts Stars over Wild in a preview before their 1st-round playoff series

NBC DFW DALLAS STARS 4/10 2:29A Stephen Hawkins | The Associated

Jason Robertson scored his 42nd goal with 9:25 left and the Dallas Stars held on for a 5-4 win over the Minnesota Wild in a physical and entertaining preview of the upcoming...

Rangers say MRI shows no issue with deGrom's knee after 2-time Cy Young winner says he's fine

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/8 3:04A Associated Press

DeGrom experienced some mild knee discomfort before he pitched Monday night against Seattle.

Johnston scores in OT in Stars comeback win over the Flames 4-3

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/8 2:59A Associated Press

The Stars won 62% of the faceoffs in the game.

Rangers' deGrom had mild discomfort in right knee before Monday start but feels OK

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/7 3:00A Associated Press

The Rangers said deGrom had mild right knee discomfort, and manager Skip Schumaker said the staff didn’t want to push the 37-year-old too hard.

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Dallas Suburb Sees 5th Biggest Drop in Home Prices in the U.S. (2026)

VIP Realty 4/17 4:11A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Dallas Suburb Sees 5th Biggest Drop in Home Prices in the U.S. (2026) The Dallas-Fort Worth housing market is undergoing a noticeable shift in 2026—and one North Texas suburb...

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TGI Fridays Brings Fans Together with Fridays United for Soccer’s Biggest Moment

Restaurant News 5/13 2:18A RestaurantNews.com

New Matchday Bites and Platters and Limited-Time Margaritas Unite Guests to Celebrate the Global Soccer Tournament Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) TGI Fridays ®, where the...

Strawberry Lemonade

Love and Lemons 5/12 4:38A Jeanine Donofrio

When I made this strawberry lemonade recipe for the first time, my son Ollie gave it a thumbs up after just one sip. Easy to make with four ingredients—strawberries, lemon...

Weekly Meal Plan #19

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/8 11:00P Krista

This healthy weekly meal plan has 5 days of easy breakfast and dinner recipes made from real, wholesome ingredients and a high protein focus in mind. Grab the free printable shopping list to make meal...

Our Most Popular Mother’s Day Recipe

Love and Lemons 5/8 3:27A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

A few weeks ago, I baked these easy homemade scones, studded with juicy blueberries and topped with a bright lemon glaze. My husband Jack is usually a major scone skeptic...

31 Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas

Love and Lemons 5/5 3:54A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

These Mother s Day brunch ideas are better than any gift—flowers, candles, jewelry That s how I feel, at least. To me, the ultimate treat is spending a Sunday morning enjoying...

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When Love Isn't Enough: Signs It's Time for You and Your Partner to Seek Help for Addiction

Days of a Domestic Dad 5/12 5:07A Colby

Marriage is hard. Parenting is harder. Add addiction into the mix whether it s yours, your spouse s, or something you re both wrestling with and a family can start to feel...

DIY Paper Plate Fan Craft

Kids Activities Blog 5/12 4:52A Jordan

Today we are making our own paper plate fan! Kids of all ages will love making their own fans. The The post DIY Paper Plate Fan Craft appeared first on Kids Activities Blog .

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How to Make Edible Play Sand Out of Cheerios…Genius!

Kids Activities Blog 5/10 8:34P Liz Hall

Babies love to explore and that includes using their mouths to taste just about everything which could even mean things The post How to Make Edible Play Sand Out of Cheerios...

How to Draw a Simple Flower Step by Step + Free Printable

Kids Activities Blog 5/10 7:31P Monica S

Let s learn how to draw a flower! Today kids can learn how to draw a flower with super simple steps! The post How to Draw a Simple Flower Step by Step + Free Printable...