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As Texas school choice bill moves closer to governor's desk, Democrats want Republicans to pay...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 4/20 11:35A Jack Fink

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, who is Chairman of the Senate's K-16 Public Education Committee, said they will recommend that Senators approve...

Rockwall High School Stingerette Senior Spotlight 2025: Ellie Taylor

Blue Ribbon News 4/19 4:22A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (April 19, 2025) Ellie Taylor is our next Stingerette Senior Spotlight. Ellie is the daughter of Carol Taylor and Gina Grossheim. She is a two-year member of the...

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...

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5 Reasons to Visit Canyon Ranch Tucson

Tanya Foster 4/20 5:00A Tanya Foster

Pete and I spent a little time at Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona recently and we really loved it. There is so much to do! You might be wondering if this wellness spa if for you. Come with us to find...

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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Texas-German heritage is Rich at Prochnow Vineyard at Crabapple Creek

Texas Wine Lover 4/18 12:26A Amie Nemec

Photo courtesy of Scenarios Media With all the traffic and great wines off Highway 290 and in downtown Fredericksburg, it was refreshing to take a short scenic drive north of...

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...

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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...

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Grizzlies beat the Mavericks 120-106 to set up a 1st-round playoff series with the Thunder

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/20 6:49A Associated Press

Davis limped off in the fourth quarter with what appeared to be a right calf injury.

Nathan MacKinnon scores 2, assists on another as Avalanche open NHL playoffs with 5-1 win over...

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/20 6:07A Associated Press

The Stars lost Game 1 in their eighth consecutive series in the NHL playoffs since 2022.

Shohei Ohtani returns to Dodgers' lineup after birth of daughter in Southern California

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/20 5:47A Associated Press

He was activated Sunday off the paternity list after his wife gave birth to the couple’s first child in Southern California.

Rookie Smith homers twice with 4 RBIs to power Astros to 6-4 win over Padres

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/19 7:47A Associated Press

Jake Meyers tied a season high with three hits for the Astros.

Gregg Popovich has medical incident in restaurant, is resting at home, AP source says

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/19 7:03A Associated Press

TMZ Sports obtained video footage of what it said was Popovich being placed into an ambulance.

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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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Spring allergies are back. Here's how to check pollen levels and keep from sneezing

Spectrum Local News Health 4/19 5:14A Associated Press

The severity of your allergies can depend on where you live, what you’re allergic to and your lifestyle.

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.

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Easy Tostadas

Love and Lemons 4/27 2:37A Jeanine Donofrio

This tostada recipe is a fun, fresh, and FAST weeknight dinner. Just load up crunchy tostadas with toppings like refried beans, crisp lettuce and cabbage, tomatoes, cheese,...

Portobello Burgers

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/24 11:00P Krista

This grilled portobello mushroom burger is topped with grilled onions, roasted red pepper and a tangy avocado chimichurri for the perfect bite! It s a delicious plant-based idea for cookouts for all...

Rice Krispies Treats — The Classic, Budget-Friendly Treat To Feed A Crowd!

Cooking Chew 4/24 8:25A Andi Reis

Marshmallows, crisp rice cereal, and some butter and you've got a chewy and inexpensive treat that feeds a crowd! The post Rice Krispies Treats — The Classic, Budget-Friendly...

Famous Dave’s Fires Up Third Annual All-Star BBQ Series This May, Leading Up to the 2025 World Food...

Restaurant News 4/24 7:06A RestaurantNews.com

The barbecue legend is partnering once again with the World Food Championships for a coast-to-coast celebration of America’s top pitmasters Minnetonka, MN (...

Whole-Farm Revenue Protection Analysis: New Enrollments Reveal Path Forward

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 4/24 5:14A Billy Hackett

Chard leaves from Pie Ranch, CA; Credit: USDA, NRCS CA This year marks the tenth anniversary of Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) , a novel insurance product that offers farmers nationwide the...