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TXDOT announces Rockwall County lane closures set to begin on April 27

Blue Ribbon News 4/25 9:08A Melanie M

ROCKWALL COUNTY (April 25, 2025) – Weather permitting, the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) has announced various lane closures and improvement projects throughout...

Student at Ouida Baley Middle School detained for making threats

Blue Ribbon News 4/25 8:49A Editor

ROCKWALL, TX (April 25, 2025) On Friday, April 25, 2025, the Royse City Police Department detained a 12-year-old male student from Ouida Baley Middle School for Terroristic...

Nominations open for naming of Rockwall ISD Marine Corps JROTC Facility

Blue Ribbon News 4/25 8:43A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (April 25, 2025) The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees’ Facility Naming Committee is now accepting nominations for the naming of the Marine Corps Junior Reserve...

Rockwall High School Stingerette Senior Spotlight 2025: Ella Bumbalow

Blue Ribbon News 4/25 5:30A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (April 25, 2025) Ella Bumbalow is our next Stingerette Senior Spotlight. She is the daughter of Rosie and Brian Bumbalow and a three-year member of the team,...

Rockwall’s ShepUp Performance Center 7v7 football teams headed to Nationals

Blue Ribbon News 4/25 4:49A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (April 25, 2025) In just their first season competing in 7v7 football, ShepUp Performance Center is already making waves on the national scene. The ShepUp 8th...

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SERVPRO Team Shaw Bolsters Growth with Two Major Acquisitions in 2025

Rockwall BubbleLife iReporter 4/22 11:48P Jennifer Halstead

SERVPRO Team Shaw Expands Again in 2025 SERVPRO Team Shaw , one of the largest franchises in the country, continues to make waves in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market under the leadership of...

New Avara For Warmer Days!

Tanya Foster 4/22 2:47A Tanya Foster

The Avara Summer Collection is officially here! Summer is quickly approaching, and that means it’s the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe with the latest warm-weather styles. I’m so excited to...

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...

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River Cruising with Messina Hof Founders Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo in Burgundy

Texas Wine Lover 4/25 4:40A Jeff Cope

AmaWaterways AmaCello Imagine sipping a glass of your favorite Texas wine while cruising down a river in Burgundy, surrounded by rolling vineyards and centuries-old castles. Sounds dreamy, right?...

5 Tips for Making Your Wine Retail Business Stand Out

Texas Wine Lover 4/25 2:38A Gus Hall

Though competitive, the wine retail sector is rich with tradition, flavor, and history. Whether you are located in a local area or a busy urban environment, differentiating...

2025 Los Angeles International Wine Competition – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 4/23 10:52P Jeff Cope

The 90th anniversary Los Angeles International Wine Competition (LAIWC) has released its 2025 results. The wine competition judging took place April 1-3 in Los Angeles. The...

How Are Winemaking and Education Historically Linked?

Texas Wine Lover 4/23 10:02P Gus Hall

Winemaking and education might seem like two different worlds. One is growing grapes and making wine. The other is about books, learning, and classrooms. But if you look...

Why Texas Deserves a Spot on Every Wine Lover’s Map

Texas Wine Lover 4/23 4:47A Gus Hall

When you hear Texas, you immediately imagine cowboys, endless prairies, herds of bulls, oil rigs, and gas fields. But few people know that behind this rugged image lies...

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MY FAVORITE SPRING BLAZERS

The Middle Page 4/22 2:16A Cathy Williamson

MY FAVORITE SPRING BLAZERS Hello, ladies! I hope you all had a blessed Easter weekend! After we got back from St. Barts last Monday night, the week was a total blur! I had a lot to catch up on,...

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,...

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Cowboys take Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Booker with 12th pick in NFL draft

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/25 3:25A Associated Press

It was a somewhat surprising choice for a club without an overwhelming need, but with priorities seemingly higher than another blocker.

Cincinnati Bengals take Texas A&M DE Shemar Stewart with No. 17 pick at NFL draft

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/25 3:25A Associated Press

The Bengals had the 25th-ranked scoring defense in the NFL last season and hope Stewart’s size and speed will help.

Broncos add cornerback Jahdae Barron of Texas to team up with star Pat Surtain II

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/25 2:39A Associated Press

Coach Sean Payton praised Barron’s skills and football IQ.

Saints select Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. with their first-round pick at 9th overall

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/25 2:25A Associated Press

The 6-foot-5, 315-pound Banks will be expected to compete right away for a starting role.

Packers select Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden with No. 23 pick in NFL draft

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/25 2:11A Associated Press

The host team for this year’s draft selected the Texas star wide receiver at No. 23 overall on Thursday night.

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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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Baylor Scott & White-leased medical complex in Plano bought by LA firm

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/25 6:55A Aayush Gupta

A Los Angeles-based real estate investment firm has acquired a medical complex in Plano. The 49,228-square-foot property was first developed in 2022 and is fully leased.

First confirmed case of measles in Dallas-Fort Worth child, health officials say

Spectrum Local News Health 4/23 9:48A Kaila Garrett

There has been a confirmed case of the measles involving a student at Willow Spring Middle School, according to Collin County Health Care Services.

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...

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5,000-year-old burial of elite woman with inlaid toucan's beak found in Peru

Live Science 4/26 5:10A

Archaeologists in Peru have discovered the burial of an elite woman with remarkable grave goods, including decorative crafts made from a toucan's beak and macaw feathers. The...

What are ovarian cysts? All about cyst formation, symptoms and treatments

Live Science 4/26 3:00A

Ovarian cysts are very common in people who menstruate, with an estimated 10% to 30% of women — and potentially more — developing at least one in their lifetime. These...

Wandering Salamander: The tree‑climbing amphibian with a blood‑powered grip

Live Science 4/26 2:00A hannah.osborne@futurenet.com (Ha

Name: Wandering salamander ( Aneides vagrans ) Where it lives: Coastal redwood forests of North America What it eats: Insects, spiders, small arthropods, and snails Why it's...

Astronomers discover doomed planet shedding a Mount Everest's worth of material every orbit, leaving...

Live Science 4/26 12:00A

Scientists have discovered a planet that is literally falling apart as it orbits its star. Located about 140 light-years from Earth in the Pegasus constellation , this doomed...

How are scientists making running shoes more sustainable, while still maintaining performance?

Live Science 4/26 12:00A

Finding a running shoe that performs well for you is a difficult task. Different runners have different requirements: some people love a well-stacked running shoe, and some...

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