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Dwell with Dignitys Thrift Studio, Presented by Amazon, Raises Over $100,000

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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 High School Senior Cheer Spotlight: Shelby Jordan

Blue Ribbon News 4/17 5:13A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (April 17, 2025) Shelby Jordan has been an integral part of the Rockwall ISD cheer program for five years, starting with two years at Williams Middle School and...

Last call to Go Blue for Kids: Don’t miss the 9th Annual Go Blue Gala benefiting CAC Rockwall

Blue Ribbon News 4/16 6:50A Editor

ROCKWALL, TX (April 16, 2025) — Time is running out to secure your spot at one of the most meaningful events of the year! The 9th Annual Go Blue for Kids Gala, benefiting the...

Rockwall Art League April 26th Meeting/Demo with artist, Tony Strickland

Blue Ribbon News 4/16 6:45A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (April 16, 2025) You do not want to miss our next Rockwall Art League member meeting with a demonstration by artist, Tony Strickland, presenting “From Canvas to...

Rockwall area high school students invited to enter Congressional Art Competition

Blue Ribbon News 4/15 11:59A Editor

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 15, 2025) Calling all high school artists! Each Spring, Congress participates in the Congressional Art Competition, which invites all students...

Rockwall High celebrates the Class of 2025 Top 10 students

Blue Ribbon News 4/15 10:06A Editor

ROCKWALL, TX (April 15, 2025) The Rockwall High School Top 10 students and their families were celebrated during a luncheon hosted by Principal Dane Steinberger, high school...

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LAST DAY Sephora Spring Savings Event 2025 Must-Haves

Tanya Foster 4/13 6:00A Tanya Foster

Today is the last day of the Sephora SALE ! It's no secret that I LOVE makeup, skincare, hair care and all things BEAUTY ! So when this SALE comes along, I get so excited to stock up on my favorites...

Dwell with Dignitys Thrift Studio, Presented by Amazon, Raises Over $100,000

Rockwall BubbleLife iReporter 4/11 4:50A Juliette DC

Dwell with Dignity , a nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives through design, kicked off Thrift Studio, presented by Amazon , with a Premiere Party that raised $107,000 on April 3. More than 300...

Style Focus: Florals And Patterns

Tanya Foster 4/10 10:34A Tanya Foster

Happy Friday! Can you believe Easter is only a week away? In case you missed it, here is my Easter edit with all things Easter related. If you're still looking for something to wear, you may find it...

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Kyle Johnston Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 4/15 2:09A Jeff Cope

We often take a long road to end up where we discover we eventually needed to be. Kyle Johnston of Haak Vineyards & Winery took that path and is now a co-owner and winemaker...

Farmer Boys Sponsors Loma Linda University Hospital’s 40th Annual Children’s Day

Restaurant News 4/15 12:14A RestaurantNews.com

Farmer Boys is proudly sponsoring the LLUCH 40th Annual Children s Day Event for the 13th consecutive year! Farmer Boys Continues Support of Children s Heath & Hosts...

Wines of the Derby: What Are the Best Wineries of the Bluegrass State

Texas Wine Lover 4/11 3:48A Gus Hall

Most horse racing enthusiasts would agree that the Kentucky Derby is not an ordinary horse race. It is more of a celebration of horse racing culture, where good people gather...

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,...

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SO??MANY??GOOD DEALS!!!?

The Sister Studio 4/14 3:57A Jennifer Reed

Happy Monday, my friends! I m sitting here with my coffee, thinking about the week ahead. I hope all of you have a wonderful start to the week today, and that this week is a week of new beginnings,...

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER: EASTER DRESSES (THAT WILL WORK ALL SPRING LONG

The Middle Page 4/11 6:00A Cathy Williamson

Yes, I’m that person rolling in fashionably late with Easter dress ideas, but hear me out! If you’re still staring at your closet wondering what to wear for church or brunch this Sunday, I’ve got you...

5 Beauty Must haves: All Amazon!?

The Sister Studio 4/11 4:58A Jennifer Reed

Happy Friday, my friends! We made it to the weekend, wahoo!! I wanted to do something a little different today and sing praises to 5 Beauty Products that I looooove from Amazon . These are all...

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...

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Brian Schottenheimer's first NFL draft as Cowboys coach could fall several ways for Dallas

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/17 7:27A Associated Press

It's hard to predict a side of the ball that would come first for Dallas with the 12th overall pick in the first round April 24.

O'Reilly has goal and 2 assists in the Predators' 5-1 victory over the struggling Stars

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/17 2:34A Associated Press

The Stars will face the Colorado Avalanche in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Corey Seager gets 3 hits and 2 RBIs as the Rangers beat the Angels 3-1

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/17 2:22A Associated Press

Luke Jackson worked a perfect ninth — on six pitches — for his sixth save of the season.

Mavericks beat the Kings 120-106 to advance to face the Grizzlies in the Play-In Tournament

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/17 2:10A Associated Press

Dallas advanced to play at Memphis on Friday night for the chance to get into the playoffs as the eighth seed in the West.

Tyron Smith set to retire with Cowboys after final season with Jets, AP source says

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/16 3:44A Associated Press

Smith intends to sign a ceremonial one-day contract in order to retire with the franchise that drafted him in the first round 14 years ago.

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Frisco, Texas Top Attractions & Things to Do

VIP Realty 4/15 11:54A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Frisco, Texas Top Attractions & Things to Do If you're looking for a city that perfectly blends suburban comfort with big-city excitement, Frisco, Texas should be at the top...

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Bird flu detected in 4 mammal species in Texas Panhandle

Spectrum Local News Health 4/17 4:36A Christine Sanchez

The virus was found in foxes, raccoons, striped skunks and domestic cats in six counties.

The healthcare industry challenge: Cutting costs without compromising care

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/17 4:03A BOK Financial

Medical providers across the country are in the midst of a financial struggle, faced with ever-rising costs and operational complexities that threaten their viability and can...

RFK Jr.'s mixed message about the measles outbreaks draws criticism from health officials

Spectrum Local News Health 4/16 2:36A Associated Press

Kennedy has not been regularly briefed in person on the outbreak by his own infectious disease experts at the CDC at least through March 21.

Study: Austin among top healthiest cities in U.S., other Texas cities lag behind

Spectrum Local News Health 4/15 6:30A Kaila Garrett

Several Texas cities ranked near the bottom of the list of the healthiest cities to live in America, except for Austin, Texas.

Measles exploded in Texas after stagnant vaccine funding. New cuts threaten the same across the...

Spectrum Local News Health 4/13 3:41A Associated Press

Immunization programs nationwide have been left stagnant and this helped set the stage for the measles outbreak and fueled its spread.

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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...