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Timeless Wheels & Vintage Steel: The Village Shops Spring Car Show Returns

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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 – Rockwall High School Stingerette Senior Spotlight 2025: Megan Pospisil (Saturday)

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Community invited to Holy Week events at Joy Lutheran Church

Blue Ribbon News 4/9 4:37A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (April 9, 2025) Joy Lutheran Church invites all to join them for Holy Week activities in remembrance and appreciation of Jesus Christ and the salvation offered...

Meet Crystal, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Blue Ribbon News 4/8 4:09A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (April 8, 2025) Meet Crystal! Whoever said diamonds are a girl’s best friend clearly never met Crystal. This adorable and gentle 2-year old checks all the boxes!...

Here’s Rockwall’s Concert by the Lake music line-up, starting May 1

Blue Ribbon News 4/8 3:39A Editor

North Texas best free live music series returns to Rockwall Harbor Thursday, May 1 ROCKWALL, TX (April 8, 2025) Thursday nights this summer will be extra special in Rockwall...

Rockwall-Heath, Rowlett, North Forney, Terrell, and Wylie high schools nominated for Broadway Dallas...

Blue Ribbon News 4/7 7:14A Melanie M

Dallas, TX (April 7, 2025) – Broadway Dallas is pleased to announce the 2025 nominees for the 14th Annual Broadway Dallas High School Musical Theatre Awards (HSMTA) presented...

Rockwall County Elections to test equipment for upcoming election

Blue Ribbon News 4/7 6:11A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (April 7, 2025) This week, the Rockwall County Elections Office is conducting the necessary logic and accuracy testing ahead of the upcoming uniform election....

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Easy Home Decor Updates

Tanya Foster 4/3 8:14A Tanya Foster

Do you ever wonder if your house needs a little refresh? The answer is YES and this is the perfect time to focus on some home decor updates. Today I want to share a few home pieces and some tips on...

Timeless Wheels & Vintage Steel: The Village Shops Spring Car Show Returns

Rockwall BubbleLife iReporter 3/31 11:49P Liz McGathey

Take a timeless ride at the Classic Car & Truck Show at the Castle Hills Village Shops from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 13. The event is FREE for spectators, and everyone is welcome! The...

Park Place Lexus Plano Recognizes Frisco ISD Teachers of the Year

Rockwall BubbleLife iReporter 3/31 12:34A Mary Jane Coker

Park Place Lexus Plano recognized Frisco Independent School District Teachers of the Year, Robert Fitzgerald and Sarah Dickerson. Fitzgerald was named Elementary Teacher of the Year and Dickerson was...

Dwell with Dignity Announces the Return of Thrift Studio, Presented by Amazon

Rockwall BubbleLife iReporter 3/30 9:36P Juliette DC

Dwell with Dignity , a nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives through design, announces the return of its largest fundraiser, Thrift Studio, presented by Amazon. The event kicks off with an...

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Introducing Buli Limestone Wines

Texas Wine Lover 4/5 5:38A Jeff Cope

Changes are happening with Limestone Terrace Vineyard . The Wimberley winery is joining forces with Dr. Bob Buly, owner of Buli Wines in Podere Collalto, located in Trequanda,...

Charleston Taylor to Open in Johnson City

Texas Wine Lover 4/3 4:35A Jeff Cope

Press Release Set to soft open on April 11, Charleston Taylor winery is more than just a brand, it’s a generational experience. Named for the owners children, the winery is...

Y Knot Vineyard Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 4/2 9:13A Laurinda Thomas

With the looming threat of water shortages in the Texas High Plains, many row crop farmers are shifting to also growing grapes, since grapes require less water. In this...

5 Things You Need to Know about Wines in Texas

Texas Wine Lover 4/2 6:20A Gus Hall

Texas is one of the most attractive parts of the world to taste wines and have the best time. With its century-long history of winemaking, a rich selection of wines, and excellent service, the area...

5 Budget Places to Travel for Wine

Texas Wine Lover 4/2 6:19A Gus Hall

Taking wine trips is considered luxury entertainment. Logically, it is associated with high cost and inaccessibility for trips on a limited budget. Yet, this is not...

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Target’s Weekly WOW List!!!??

The Sister Studio 4/8 4:38A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Tuesday my friends! We had the gloomiest weather over the weekend, but the sun is back out today and it s making me so happy! I hope everyone is having a great start to their week! I...

Such good SAVINGS!!!?

The Sister Studio 4/4 3:21A Jennifer Reed

Cheers, my friends we made it to Friday! I hope everyone has had a great week so far and has fun weekend plans. It s supposed to rain here most of the weekend, so I m just hoping for some sunshine at...

WHY FRINGE IS A MUST-HAVE TREND FOR SPRING

The Middle Page 4/2 3:49A Cathy Williamson

WHY FRINGE IS A MUST-HAVE TREND FOR SPRING Hello ladies! Are you in full Spring fever mode? I am so excited about Spring. However, it s been super rainy this month and already pretty darn warm. That s...

March Amazon Finds—on SALE!

The Sister Studio 3/27 3:24A Jennifer Reed

Happy Thursday, my friends! May your coffee be nice and strong today we re sooo close to Friday! Amazon is doing a big Spring Sale this week so I wanted to round up all of my March favorites, several...

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Texas point guard Rori Harmon to return next season in bid to get Longhorns back to the Final Four

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/9 6:35A Associated Press

Harmon has a medical redshirt season to use after a knee injury knocked her out of the 2023-24 season after just 12 games.

Swanson hits tiebreaking single in 4-run eighth as the Cubs beat the Rangers 10-6

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/9 3:48A Associated Press

The Cubs blew a 6-3 lead before taking advantage of two errors in the eighth and closing out their seventh win in eight games.

Canucks make NHL history with 3 goals in last minute of regulation, beat Stars 6-5 in OT

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/9 3:44A Associated Press

Kiefer Sherwood helped the Vancouver Cancuks make history on Tuesday night with a big comeback in the final minute of regulation.

Caratini delivers winning hit to push Astros to 2-1 extra-innings win

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/9 3:41A Associated Press

Victor Caratini hit the winning RBI single in the top of the 12th inning, as the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1.

Ivica Zubac leads surging Clippers past Spurs 122-117 and into fourth place in the crowded West

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/9 3:32A Associated Press

Ivica Zubac had 24 points and 20 rebounds, Norman Powell added 25 points and James Harden had 21 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds.

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Premier’s 100 Top Hospitals 2025

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/9 12:00A

These are the top hospitals in America, according to Premier’s 100 Top Hospitals rankings for 2025, which is based on clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, patient...

Texas measles outbreak includes multiple cases at a day care in Lubbock

Spectrum Local News Health 4/8 5:10A Associated Press

Case count and hospitalization numbers in Texas have climbed steadily since the outbreak began.

Healthcare finance trends for 2025

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/3 3:32A Commerce Bank

Healthcare leaders enter 2025 facing a host of pressing imperatives. They need to promote sustainable financial health, address patient affordability and financial experience,...

Alcon to buy Lensar in deal worth up to $430M

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/27 1:23A Sydney Asher

The companies will come together to advance robotic laser technology in cataract surgery; improving precision, reducing patient comfort, and providing faster recovery time....

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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...