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Tacos and Tequila Festival Adds Hip-Hop Heavyweights to its Lineup!

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Top Stories: ➊ – Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy dead at age 24, university confirms (Sunday), ➋ – Mariners get a pair of 4-run innings and down Rangers 9-2 (Sunday), ➌ – In Year 20, the Spurs' Chris Paul starts all 82 games. And he made some history in the process (Monday), ➍ – Boxing legend George Foreman to be honored at Houston memorial service (Monday), ➎ – Arenado and Donovan help the Cardinals beat the Astros 8-3 (Tuesday)

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Rockwall OKs plans for 1K new homes

Dallas Business Journal 3/19 1:52A Plamedie Ifasso

Rockwall's housing market is set for a significant boost. Two residential projects just got the green light to deliver more new homes. Find out more about the companies...

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas honors community champions at 2025 Youth of the Year Gala

Blue Ribbon News 3/18 7:13A Editor

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 18, 2025) – The Boys Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas hosted an unforgettable evening of celebration, inspiration, and impact at the 2025 Youth of the...

Rockwall Youth Fair Livestock Show, Ag Mechanics Show and Market Sale returns April 3-5

Blue Ribbon News 3/18 4:50A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (March 18, 2025) Rockwall’s oldest organization will bring its one-of-a-kind Livestock Show, Agriculture Mechanics Show and Market Sale to a new location, Tate...

4 measles cases confirmed in Lamar County, state total climbs to 259 Friday

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 3/14 6:31A Frank Heinz

Four additional cases of measles have been confirmed in North Texas. The Paris-Lamar County Health District confirmed the cases in people aged 5 months to adults. The health department said the...

Texas Pie Fest returns to Tate Farms in Rockwall

Blue Ribbon News 3/12 7:17A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (March 12, 2025) Tate Farms, one of Rockwall County s oldest working farms presents the 7th annual Texas Pie Fest on April 26. Pie vendors from all over Texas...

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Sneaker Haven Celebrates Grand Opening in Watters Creek Village with Free Event Featuring Dallas...

Rockwall BubbleLife iReporter 3/19 12:46A Kathy Beazley

Sneaker Haven , the ultimate destination for sneaker enthusiasts, is celebrating its newest location, a brand-new store in Watters Creek Village in Allen, with a grand opening event on Sunday, March...

Spring Favorites Under $50

Tanya Foster 3/16 5:00A Tanya Foster

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Today is your LUCKY day because I have an amazing special offer for you! Recently, I have been loving all of my pieces from Pink Lily . They have such cute spring pieces at an...

Spring Capsule Collection

Tanya Foster 3/13 12:00P Tanya Foster

We all have our favorite items in our closet. The items that no matter what, we wear them again and again. These are the must-haves that help you build your wardrobe and create outfits. I have a fall...

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Tacos and Tequila Festival Adds Hip-Hop Heavyweights to its Lineup!

Rockwall BubbleLife iReporter 3/19 12:56A Kathy Beazley

The ultimate fusion of hip-hop, tacos, and tequila just got even hotter! The 4th annual Tacos and Tequila Festival at Panther Island Pavilion on May 17 is turning up the heat with four legendary new...

Alicia Whitby Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 3/18 12:05A Jeff Cope

Some winemakers are born in the wine industry and others find their calling later in life. Alicia Whitby of Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards is one of the latter winemakers. Alicia...

Reddy Wines Opens New Tasting Room in Texas Hill Country

Texas Wine Lover 3/14 12:11A Jeff Cope

Reddy Vineyards has had a long history in the Texas High Plains starting with their family vineyard in 1997 and then the start of making estate wines in 2019 . The winery is...

Wine & Wildflower Journey Passport 2025 Available Now from Texas Hill Country Wineries

Texas Wine Lover 3/13 12:13A Jeff Cope

Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Texas Hill Country Wineries’ (THCW s) Wine & Wildflower Journey Passport . The Passport event will take place from March 24th to April...

Carter Creek Winery Announces Release of Estate Wine Made with New Disease Resistant Vines

Texas Wine Lover 3/12 12:05A Jeff Cope

Adopting a more sustainable, proactive approach to winemaking, Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa has released its first-ever estate wine, the 2023 Estate Red. Crafted from...

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Fresh Finds for YOU!✨?

The Sister Studio 3/17 4:36A Jennifer Reed

Good morning and happy Monday, my friends! My kids are on Spring Break this week, so we re in Colorado and I m so, so excited to spend quality time all together as a family! Wish me luck snowboarding...

NEW Spring? + Sales on Sales!?

The Sister Studio 3/10 4:18A Jennifer Reed

Happy Monday my friends! I hope everyone has had a restful weekend and is ready to take on the week ahead! I have a jam packed newsletter today, including our Life in Lilac Spring launch , some really...

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Mikael Granlund's 2nd goal pushes Stars past Ducks 4-3 in overtime

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/19 1:30A Associated Press

The Stars have won eight consecutive home games for the first time since January-March 2006.

Tracy Morgan says he's OK, food poisoning caused incident at Knicks-Heat game

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/18 6:26A Associated Press

Morgan took ill in the second half of Monday night’s Heat-Knicks game.

Reaves scores 30 points, Doncic just misses triple-double in Lakers' 125-109 win over Spurs

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/18 2:05A Associated Press

Stephon Castle had 23 points and Devin Vassell scored 15 of his 17 in the first half for the Spurs, who have lost five of seven.

Mavericks' Anthony Davis to work with NBA G League affiliate as he tries to come back from injury

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/17 8:47A Spectrum News Staff

Davis is heading to the NBA G League to get some five-on-five work in as he prepares for his return from a left adductor strain.

March Madness: Madison Booker boosts top-seed Texas to best season in 20 years

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/17 4:52A Associated Press

The first preseason Associated Press All-American in Texas history was the Southeastern Conference player of the year.

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What to Look for in Apartment Investments

VIP Realty 3/14 7:31A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

What to Look for in Apartment Investments Investing in apartment buildings and multi-family properties can be a lucrative venture for real estate investors looking to generate...

Top Things to Do in Plano, Texas

VIP Realty 3/11 5:52A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Top Things to Do in Plano, Texas Plano, Texas, is a thriving city known for its excellent quality of life, great shopping and dining options, and numerous recreational...

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Nestlé recalls some Lean Cuisine, Stouffer's meals

Spectrum Local News Health 3/19 3:15A Lydia Taylor

The company is asking consumers to return the products to the retailer from where it was purchased.

Inc. 5000 standout Archer Review taps new CEO

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/14 5:20A Alexa Reed

The McKinney-based provider of medical and nursing exam prep, which ranks near the top of the Inc. 5000, has a new leader at the helm.

Lamar County reports 4 measles cases linked to West Texas outbreak

Spectrum Local News Health 3/14 4:11A Christine Sanchez

The individuals had traveled to Gaines County, health officials say.

Trump administration withdraws nomination of David Weldon for CDC director

Spectrum Local News Health 3/13 4:13A Associated Press

The Senate Health Committee announced Thursday morning that it was canceling a planned hearing on Weldon's nomination because of the withdrawal.

Top U.S. health agency makes $25,000 buyout offer to most of its employees

Spectrum Local News Health 3/9 4:46A Associated Press

The offer is part of President Donald Trump’s government cuts. The workers have until 5 p.m. on Friday to submit a response.

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First-Rate Restaurants in Richardson

Eater Dallas 4/18 3:31A Courtney E. Smith

Dim sum for days at Kirin Court. | Kirin Court Because eating well doesn’t need to mean leaving the ‘burbs Gone are the days when suburbanites had to trek out to the city for good food. Take...

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Love and Lemons 4/17 2:21A Jeanine Donofrio

This strawberry spinach salad is perfect for spring and early summer. It starts with a base of fresh spinach—one of the first vegetables to appear at my farmers market each...

Waldorf Chicken Salad

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/16 11:00P Krista

Waldorf chicken salad is all about contrasts: crispy, crunchy, and creamy textures, and sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Perfect for lunches, picnics, meal prep or even a light dinner, this recipe is...

USDA’s Regional Food Business Centers Caught in Federal Funding Freeze

Civil Eats 4/15 10:00P Lisa Held

For the past five years, Patra and David Wise have been growing their farm business, Native Wise , to sell vegetables, wild rice, and honey to their local community in...

Crab Eggs Benedict

Life at the Table 4/15 3:46A Chef Sandra Lewis

Crab Eggs Benedict: A Coastal Twist on a Brunch Icon What do you get when a New York classic takes a seaside vacation? You get crab eggs Benedict—brunch elegance with a...