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Procession held Wednesday for fallen Greenville officer Cooper Dawson

Park Place Dealerships Awards $100,000 to 21 Non-Profits

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Top Stories: ➊ – Seminar on downsizing for older adults and seniors in Rockwall (Monday), ➋ – Wake up the ghosts! Texas, Texas A&M rivalry that dates to 1894 is reborn (Tuesday), ➌ – UT Southwestern plans $177M cancer treatment campus in Fort Worth (Tuesday), ➍ – College football picks: After losses, A&M's Elko grateful to play Texas with shot at SEC title game (Wednesday), ➎ – Retail, housing, health care projects up for votes (Monday)

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Salvation Army kicks off annual Red Kettle campaign across North Texas

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 11/29 10:21A Lauren Harper

Bells are ringing across North Texas as the Salvation Army again launches its annual Red Kettle donation campaign for the upcoming holidays. The nonprofit kicked off the 134th...

The Redemptive Power of a Good Confession

Blue Ribbon News 11/29 2:20A Melanie M

Adobe stock library Rockwall, TX (November 29, 2024) An old monk’s dying testimony surely surprised those who revered him for his great humility and service to all those...

Procession held Wednesday for fallen Greenville officer Cooper Dawson

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 11/27 6:39A Alanna Quillen

On Wednesday, North Texas communities came together for a procession honoring slain Greenville police officer Cooper Dawson. Dawson was killed in an ambush Monday night when police said he was gunned...

Seminar on downsizing for older adults and seniors in Rockwall

Blue Ribbon News 11/25 8:02A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (November 25, 2024) Considering downsizing but overwhelmed at the thought? A free senior living series takes place on December 12 from 11:00a.n. 12:30p.m. at The...

Patriot PAWS Service Dogs receives $15,000 grant from Texas Bar Foundation

Blue Ribbon News 11/25 7:23A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (November 25, 2024) – Patriot PAWS Service Dogs received a $15,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation to support the organization’s life-changing partnership...

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2024 Gift Guide: Holiday Looks

Tanya Foster 11/21 6:16A Tanya Foster

December is just over a week away! It's time to shop for your holiday looks now so that you have it for all of your festive attire needs. 'Tis the season to not only be merry but also to look chic! I...

Life Lately and November Outfit Round-Up

Tanya Foster 11/20 12:00A Tanya Foster

How is it that Thanksgiving is only a week away?? This fall has truly flown by. Today I want to get caught up and share some of my favorite looks this season in my November outfit round-up. Currently...

Park Place Dealerships Awards $100,000 to 21 Non-Profits

Rockwall BubbleLife iReporter 11/19 11:06P Carolyn Alvey

North Texas non-profits are kicking off the holiday season with a little more cheer, thanks to $100,000 in Season of Giving grants from Park Place Dealerships. The dealership group selected 21...

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Cicada Ridge Vineyard: The Sounds of Summer

Texas Wine Lover 11/27 12:15A Ron Martin

Nestled in the heart of Northeast Texas, Cicada Ridge Vineyard is another of the Texas Wine Industry’s hidden gems. Erwin Cain has been growing grapes and making wine in East...

Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Rolls Out the Catering Red Carpet for a Festive Holiday Season!

Restaurant News 11/25 1:38A RestaurantNews.com

Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) As the holiday season approaches, Soulman’s Bar-B-Que is thrilled to offer its catering services to help families and businesses celebrate...

Vidorra to Open New Rockwall Location

Restaurant News 11/21 7:55A RestaurantNews.com

Milkshake Concepts to introduce fourth DFW location of its popular Cocina de Mexico near The Harbor Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Beloved Mexican eatery Vidorra is ready...

Merrill Grove Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 11/19 12:06A Jeff Cope

This month’s featured winemaker profile is Merrill Grove of Red Road Vineyard & Winery located in Naples, Texas. The East Texas winery has been making award-winning wines for many years and was one of...

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THE BEST PIECES FROM QUINCE

The Middle Page 11/29 2:56A Cathy Williamson

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope everyone had a wonderful day with friends and family! We were at my oldest son s, and there were twenty-three of us, including children. It was so much fun, and the night...

CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR THE FAMILY AND BLACK FRIDAY SALES

The Middle Page 11/26 5:55A Cathy Williamson

CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR THE FAMILY AND BLACK FRIDAY SALES Hi! I know everyone is super busy getting ready for Thanksgiving right now, but my job is to update you on all things fashion and lifestyle,...

DEALS on DEALS! ?

The Sister Studio 11/25 4:49A Jennifer Reed

Happy Thanksgiving week! I love, love, love Thanksgiving so much. We re hosting my family and it s truly my favorite thing EVER. The holidays make me so happy! This week we re having the BEST SALE of...

THE PERFECT TRENCH COAT AND GIFTS FOR THE ENTERTAINER

The Middle Page 11/20 3:53A Cathy Williamson

THE PERFECT TRENCH COAT AND GIFTS FOR THE ENTERTAINER TRENCH COAT // SWEATER // JEANS ( less expensive ) // SCARF // BOOTS ( similar ) // BAG Hi ladies! I hope you all are doing well as we gear up for...

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Doncic has 36 points and 13 assists in return, Mavericks down the Trail Blazers 137-131

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/1 11:50P Associated Press

Doncic returned from a wrist injury and had 36 points

Mason Marchment has two goals and assist as Stars beat Avalanche 5-3

Spectrum Local News Sports 11/29 11:13P Associated Press

Mason Marchment had two goals and an assist as the Dallas Stars held on to beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-3 on Friday night.

Overshown's flashy pick-6 boosts Cowboys in 27-20 Thanksgiving win over Giants

Spectrum Local News Sports 11/28 11:43P Associated Press

The Cowboys ended a six-game home losing streak going back to a wild-card loss to Green Bay last season.

No. 17 Baylor has another home blowout as Nunn scores 23 in 91-60 win over New Orleans

Spectrum Local News Sports 11/27 9:24A Associated Press

Jeremy Roach added 17 points and eight assists for Baylor

College football picks: After losses, A&M's Elko grateful to play Texas with shot at SEC title game

Spectrum Local News Sports 11/27 8:36A Associated Press

The Lone Star Showdown between the 20th-ranked Aggies and No. 3 Texas in College Station is on Saturday night.

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Bird flu virus was found in raw milk. What to know about the risks

Spectrum Local News Health 11/26 11:14P Associated Press

Raw Farm LLC, of Fresno, California, voluntarily recalled one lot of “cream top” whole raw milk.

UT Southwestern plans $177M cancer treatment campus in Fort Worth

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 11/26 4:58A Seth Bodine

UT Southwestern — ranked as one of the top 25 cancer care providers in the nation — has revealed plans for a significant expansion in Fort Worth. Read more about the project,...

Biden proposes Medicare and Medicaid cover costly weight-loss drugs for millions of obese Americans

Spectrum Local News Health 11/25 11:18P Associated Press

The proposal sets the stage for a potential showdown between the powerful pharmaceutical industry and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Retail, housing, health care projects up for votes

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 11/25 12:57A Bill Hethcock

A health clinic, retail buildings and a large multifamily project are slated for votes in a couple of DFW cities. Read on for more on these efforts in Dallas and Frisco.

$20M refinancing loan secured to turn hotel into assisted living community

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 11/20 12:51A Aayush Gupta

The owner of a six-story hotel in Plano has secured a $20.4 million refinancing loan to help convert the building into something new.

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Peppermint Espresso Martini

Joyful Healthy Eats 12/1 10:00P Krista

This chilled peppermint espresso martini is deliciously smooth and a great way to kick off the holiday season. Every sip will feel super fancy and festive with the dark chocolate-peppermint rim! If...

Best Sugar Cookies Recipe

Love and Lemons 12/1 4:48A Jeanine Donofrio

Meet my best sugar cookie recipe! It s an updated version of one I shared a few years ago, with streamlined steps, simple ingredients, and absolutely delicious results. These...

#ThanksgivingFails: TikTok Users Share Their Most Hilarious Holiday Mishaps

Cooking Chew 11/29 6:16A Raul

Thanksgiving 2024 is over, but the memories live on. People are sharing their #ThanksgivingFails on TikTok, and they're absolutely hilarious. The post #ThanksgivingFails:...

This Is the Top Food Safety Tip Experts Want You to Follow for Thanksgiving Leftovers

Cooking Chew 11/29 6:06A Raul

Learn a tip from food safety experts to make the most of your Thanksgiving leftovers—it's so easy that you probably already know it! The post This Is the Top Food Safety Tip...

Your Air Fryer Just Got a Glow-Up: Meet the Spray That Ends Sticky Disasters

Cooking Chew 11/29 5:25A Raul

Are you an air fryer enthusiast? Conagra Brands, makers of PAM cooking sprays, introduced a new spray to solve your biggest problem. Find out what! The post Your Air Fryer...