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Opa! Greek Taverna Is Still Rowlett’s Best Excuse to Shout Across a Dining Room

Job Search Workshop in Allen Stresses Successful Career Strategies Need Ongoing Technology Updates

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Top Stories: ➊ – THE RICH RED TREND THAT’S CARRYING SUMMER STRAIGHT TO FALL (Friday), ➋ – Why Certain Wines Keep Appearing at Casino Tables (Saturday), ➌ – Leap Distributors Levels Up in Dallas: Names Dave Ascani Chief Financial Officer (Tuesday), ➍ – You are Going to Love this Money Saving Hack for Busy Families: The Aqara W200 Smart Thermostat Helped Our Family! (Friday), ➎ – 21 Pool Noodle Activities To Try This Summer (Friday)

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Johnson County Sheriff Adam King indicted again on witness retaliation, evidence tampering charges

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 7/31 8:47A Hannah Jones

Former Johnson County Sheriff Adam King has been indicted again on charges of corrupt influence: retaliation against a witness and tampering with or fabricating physical...

Oak Cliff mural, honoring apartment complex explosion victim, to be unveiled

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 7/31 7:30A Charles Nichelson

A community mural is taking shape in Oak Cliff at the corner of Clarendon Drive and Hollywood Ave. It depicts familiar faces and images from the neighborhood, such as street...

Dallas clinical trial testing new approach to ALS gives patients & doctors hope

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 7/31 7:11A Bianca Castro

When Sunny Brous was 25 years old, she noticed something strange. The muscles in her hand seemed to twitch, and her hand felt weak. She says the issue became an eye-opener...

Crackdown on THC: Ban on some hemp products now in effect

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 7/31 6:10A Jared Rodriguez

A statewide ban on certain smokeable hemp products is now in effect as of Friday, July 31. The Texas Department of State Health Services will reinstate controlled substance...

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AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: WHITEOUT by R.S. Burnett

Rockwall BubbleLife iReporter 7/22 10:00P KAREN SIDDALL

Whiteout by R.S. Burnett A riveting psychological thriller set in Antarctica as the world teeters on the edge of destruction. Whiteout by R.S. Burnett is the riveting tale of a researcher who...

Job Search Workshop in Allen Stresses Successful Career Strategies Need Ongoing Technology Updates

Rockwall BubbleLife iReporter 7/21 11:00P 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, August 1, 8:45 AM...

AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: THE NIGHTMARE (KILLER INSTINCT/JOONA LINNA, #2) by Lars Kepler

Rockwall BubbleLife iReporter 7/20 10:00P KAREN SIDDALL

The Nightmare Killer Instinct/Joona Linna, #2 by Lars Kepler Narrated by Saul Reichlin Two seemingly unrelated murders and a professional hit man, who is stalking a young political activist, make...

CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW: BOBBY BIN'S BUSY DAY by Rina Croft

Rockwall BubbleLife iReporter 7/19 10:00P KAREN SIDDALL

Bobby Bins Busy Day by Rina Croft Follow an unsung hero through his busy day of trash removal and recycling. Bobby Bins Busy Day by Rina Croft is a vividly illustrated, interesting, and fun peek...

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Opa! Greek Taverna Is Still Rowlett’s Best Excuse to Shout Across a Dining Room

Crave DFW 7/29 5:59A Steven Doyle

Lamb Kostas Lazanas describes himself as half Greek and half redneck, and that combination turns out to be exactly what Rowlett needed. He grew up training under Charlie Venetis at Opa Grille as a...

Zepeda Vineyard & Winery: Muscadines, Memories, and Great East Texas Hospitality

Texas Wine Lover 7/27 3:12A Ron Martin

Discover Zepeda Vineyard Winery located in Pittsburg, Texas. The family-run winery is led by Mary and Julio Zepeda. Read More

Why Certain Wines Keep Appearing at Casino Tables

Texas Wine Lover 7/25 1:34A Gus Hall

Find out what dictates wine at casino tables, focusing on practicality over marketing in casino beverage selections. Read More

Tickets for Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival Now on Sale

Texas Wine Lover 7/23 3:44A Jeff Cope

Get your early bird ticket prices now for the Fredericksburg Wine Festival that will be held October 22-25. Enjoy four days of food and wine in the Texas Hill Country. Read...

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THE RICH RED TREND THAT’S CARRYING SUMMER STRAIGHT TO FALL

The Middle Page 7/24 4:40A Cathy Williamson

The Rich Red Trend That s Carrying Summer Straight Into Fall If you re already dreaming about fall fashion—but you re still melting in 100-degree weather—you don t have to choose. Rich berry tones and...

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Jason Robertson set for 1 more season with Dallas Stars, who hope for more after $12M deal

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/23 3:58A Associated Press

Without a contract extension, Robertson next summer could become an unrestricted free agent for the first time.

Alvarez and Paredes hit back-to-back homers in Astros' 5-2 win over Marlins

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/23 3:15A Associated Press

After Jeremy Peña's leadoff single in the eighth, Alvarez hit his major league-leading 34th homer to give Houston a 4-2 lead.

Jason Robertson signs $12 million deal with Dallas Stars to avoid arbitration hearing

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/22 3:30A Associated Press

He was a restricted free agent until his arbitration filing by the July 5 deadline.

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Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill Expands Texas Presence With Northlake Opening

Restaurant News 7/29 3:10A RestaurantNews.com

Second U.S. location joins Children s Health StarCenter Multisport complex, bringing an elevated sports viewing experience to North Texas families, teams and fans Dallas, TX ...

Leap Distributors Levels Up in Dallas: Names Dave Ascani Chief Financial Officer

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 7/28 3:00A Krista Simmons

Leap Distributors has named Dave Ascani chief financial officer (CFO). As CFO, Ascani will manage the companys finances and serve as an integral part of the executive management team. Dave Ascani is a...

Crispy Rice

Love and Lemons 7/28 2:51A Jeanine Donofrio

This crispy rice recipe is one of my favorite ways to add crunch to salads and bowls. Easy to make on a sheet pan with just 4 ingredients, it transforms dry, dull day-old rice...

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Joyful Healthy Eats 7/27 11:00P Krista

If you re looking for crispy air fryer chicken thighs that actually deliver on the crispy, you re in luck! I ll show you how to make the best chicken thighs in the air fryer, with smoky, savory flavor...

Cheba Hut and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 7/27 12:51A RestaurantNews.com

Cheba Hut, Wild Bill s, Papa Murphy s, Layne s Chicken Fingers, and Juice It Up! lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending July 26, 2026. 1) Cheba Hut...

Opa! Greek Taverna Is Still Rowlett’s Best Excuse to Shout Across a Dining Room

Job Search Workshop in Allen Stresses Successful Career Strategies Need Ongoing Technology Updates

Upcoming Events » see the full calendar

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Johnson County Sheriff Adam King indicted again on witness retaliation, evidence tampering charges

Oak Cliff mural, honoring apartment complex explosion victim, to be unveiled

Dallas clinical trial testing new approach to ALS gives patients & doctors hope

Crackdown on THC: Ban on some hemp products now in effect

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AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: WHITEOUT by R.S. Burnett

Job Search Workshop in Allen Stresses Successful Career Strategies Need Ongoing Technology Updates

AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: THE NIGHTMARE (KILLER INSTINCT/JOONA LINNA, #2) by Lars Kepler

CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW: BOBBY BIN'S BUSY DAY by Rina Croft

Food & Dining » indicates external link

Opa! Greek Taverna Is Still Rowlett’s Best Excuse to Shout Across a Dining Room

Zepeda Vineyard & Winery: Muscadines, Memories, and Great East Texas Hospitality

Why Certain Wines Keep Appearing at Casino Tables

Tickets for Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival Now on Sale

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THE RICH RED TREND THAT’S CARRYING SUMMER STRAIGHT TO FALL

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Jason Robertson set for 1 more season with Dallas Stars, who hope for more after $12M deal

Alvarez and Paredes hit back-to-back homers in Astros' 5-2 win over Marlins

Jason Robertson signs $12 million deal with Dallas Stars to avoid arbitration hearing

EatGreenDFW News » indicates external link

Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill Expands Texas Presence With Northlake Opening

Leap Distributors Levels Up in Dallas: Names Dave Ascani Chief Financial Officer

Crispy Rice

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Cheba Hut and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

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