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The Storehouse Community Center Names Joan Smith 2025 Volunteer of the Year

Mama’s Daughter’s Diner Serving Southern Since 1958

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Top Stories: ➊ – Connor Hellebuyck makes 21 saves, Jets beat Stars 4-0 in Game 2 to tie series (Saturday), ➋ – Mikko Rantanen has a goal and 2 assists for Stars in 5-2 win over Jets to take a 2-1 series lead (Monday), ➌ – Texas A&M edges 4-time defending champ Oklahoma for top overall seed in NCAA softball tourney (Monday), ➍ – Patrick Mahomes inducted into Texas High School Football Hall of Fame (Monday), ➎ – Eagles get rival Cowboys for NFL regular-season opener on Sept. 4 (Monday)

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Rockwall High School Stingerette Senior Spotlight: Maddie Weir

Blue Ribbon News 5/10 2:43A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (May 10, 2025) Maddie Weir is our final Stingerette Senior Spotlight! She is the daughter of Crystal and Brandon Weir, and a proud three-year member of the team....

Eight Rockwall ISD visual arts students earn top honors at state competition

Blue Ribbon News 5/9 4:52A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (May 9, 2025) Eight Rockwall ISD high school students recently earned top honors at the 2025 State Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE), the largest student art...

Summer camps are all the rage at J.E.R. Chilton YMCA in Rockwall

Blue Ribbon News 5/8 10:29A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (May 8, 2025) Summer is an exciting time – kids get a break from school but still need, and want, time with friends and engaging activities. As summer arrives,...

Remembering Ann McNabb, beloved family member, Rockwall entrepreneur, and community servant

Blue Ribbon News 5/8 5:31A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (May 8, 2025) Ann McNabb s remarkable 89-year journey came to a peaceful end on April 14, 2025. Born on March 1, 1936, Ann lived a life defined by service, hard...

Rockwall 4-H Club makes donation to survivor families of lost law enforcement officers

Blue Ribbon News 5/8 5:00A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (May 8, 2025) Rockwall Busy Bs 4-H Club has been busy this year in their community service and fundraising efforts. Members chose to donate a portion of their...

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10 Must-Have Spring to Summer Transitional Pieces

Tanya Foster 5/11 6:00A Tanya Foster

As we wave goodbye to spring and lean into those warm, golden days of summer, it’s time to give our wardrobe a little refresh. If you’re like me, you want effortless, elegant pieces that keep you...

The Storehouse Community Center Names Joan Smith 2025 Volunteer of the Year

Rockwall BubbleLife iReporter 5/7 11:48P Elizabeth Lenart

Smith, who has volunteered since 2016, was the guest of honor at the Storehouses 2025 volunteer appreciation event at Riders Field, where she threw out the first pitch before a Frisco RoughRiders...

What to Pack for a Northern European Cruise

Tanya Foster 5/6 12:00P Tanya Foster

Summer is around the corner and I know travel is on everyone's radar. I keep thinking about our incredible Regent Seven Seas Cruise through the North and Baltic Seas—it was truly a trip to remember!...

Blue Ribbon Brilliance: Record-Breaking Night at the Equest Blue Ribbon Gala

Rockwall BubbleLife iReporter 5/2 3:00A Anna Davis

The 44 th Annual Equest Blue Ribbon Gala was a night where cowboy boots and big-hearted bidding came together in a spirited celebration that still has Dallas buzzing. On April 25, Gilleys Dallas was...

6 Essential Tips to Planning the Interiors for Your New Build

IBB Designs 4/30 11:50P IBB AT Home

Congratulations on building your new home! This milestone is both thrilling and full of possibilities. But once the excitement settles, you may find yourself wondering, The...

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The Rusty Spur: An East Texas Winery with a Western Twist

Texas Wine Lover 5/9 12:16A Ron Martin

Tucked away in the heart of historic Nacogdoches, Texas, lies another East Texas hidden gem that offers more than just a great glass of wine—it provides an inviting experience...

Desert Willow Vineyard Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 5/6 12:12A Jeff Cope

If you have been following the Texas wine scene, you’ve probably heard whispers about Desert Willow Vineyard. The vineyard is owned and operated by the Rob and Laurel Warren...

Mama’s Daughter’s Diner Serving Southern Since 1958

Crave DFW 5/5 7:58A Steven Doyle

As a part of Dallas since 1958 , Mama’s Daughters’ Diner isn’t simply a restaurant—it’s an institution grounded in tradition and family. Originally founded by the Rose family, the diner now spans...

Back to the High Plains: Rediscovering English Newsom Cellars

Texas Wine Lover 5/2 12:36A Laurinda Thomas

I’m not sure why it seems to take some sort of wine-related event for me to head to the Texas High Plains, as it is just a little over a two-hour drive to Lubbock and about 2½...

Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Fires Up the Flavor for National Bar-B-Que Month

Restaurant News 5/1 1:49A RestaurantNews.com

Celebrating a Time-Honored Texas Tradition with Bold Flavors and Southern Flair Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) As the aroma of smoked meat begins to fill the Texas air,...

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SAVINGS GALORE!!!!????‍♀️

The Sister Studio 5/9 5:34A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy FRIDAY my friends! We made it!! I m sitting here drinking my coffee and just finished loading up my cart because there are some insane deals happening today!! I have an Aerie code (JEN35)...

WHY BLACK IS ALWAYS IN STYLE—EVEN IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER

The Middle Page 5/5 3:41A Cathy Williamson

WHY BLACK IS ALWAYS IN STYLE—EVEN IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER Hello, ladies! I hope you have had a great week! I have to admit that I am super tired! I think life has caught up, and I am exhausted and...

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Patrick Mahomes inducted into Texas High School Football Hall of Fame

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/12 10:55A Katharine Finnerty

Mahomes was inducted into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame as a part of its 2025 class.

Eagles get rival Cowboys for NFL regular-season opener on Sept. 4

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/12 6:08A Associated Press

It's the first in a series of announcements of notable games coming this week ahead of the full schedule release on Wednesday night.

Texas A&M edges 4-time defending champ Oklahoma for top overall seed in NCAA softball tourney

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/12 2:10A Associated Press

The final eight teams in the 64-team field will play in the WCWS from May 29-June 5 in Oklahoma City.

Mikko Rantanen has a goal and 2 assists for Stars in 5-2 win over Jets to take a 2-1 series lead

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/12 2:09A Associated Press

Roope Hintz had a goal and an assist for the Stars, and Wyatt Johnston added a late goal. Sam Steel and Mikael Granlund each had two assists.

Connor Hellebuyck makes 21 saves, Jets beat Stars 4-0 in Game 2 to tie series

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/10 6:15A Associated Press

Game 3 is Sunday in Dallas.

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Vaccine teams in Mexico scramble over measles outbreak rippling out from Mennonite community

Spectrum Local News Health 5/9 3:42A Associated Press

Officials cite tens of thousands of new vaccinations, but infections have ballooned and spread past the community to Indigenous and other populations.

Measles jumps borders in North America with outbreaks in Canada, Mexico and U.S.

Spectrum Local News Health 5/1 2:29A Associated Press

North America’s three biggest measles outbreaks continue to balloon, with more than 2,500 known cases.

Houston, Dallas rank among worst in U.S. for ozone pollution, air quality report reveals

Spectrum Local News Health 4/30 6:15A Christine Sanchez

Almost half of the U.S. population lives with “unhealthy” levels of harmful air pollution, a report from the American Lung Association reveals.

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Top Grilling Accessories & Tools for 2025: Must-Have BBQ Gear

Fit Men Cook 5/16 12:55A Kevin Curry

Grilling with the right gear can be the difference between being called a grill master or the guy who just ruined the burgers. Grilling isn’t just a way to cook—it’s an experience where every moment...

BBQ Back Ribs

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/15 11:00P Krista

These juicy, BBQ-glazed baby back ribs with a garlic-cinnamon spice rub just scream 4th of July! They re baked and finished off on the grill for a tender, fall-off-the-bone bite. Why You ll Love This...

Blondies Recipe

Love and Lemons 5/15 4:58A Jeanine Donofrio

This blondie recipe is one of my new favorite desserts! No offense to brownies, but I might like these blondies better? They have a dense and chewy texture and a warm,...

Healing Land and Legacy Through Urban Agriculture

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 5/15 2:46A Hannah Quigley

Sanctuary Farms | Photo Credit: Ali Lapetina Ask someone to imagine a “farm” and they will probably conjure a barn, a silo, rolling hills of crops, and pasture. That is, they will imagine rural areas....

Pasta Sauce Recipe

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/14 11:00P Krista

You ll never need to buy a jar at the grocery store again when you ve got this trusty 5 ingredient pasta sauce recipe! Tomato, basil, and plenty of garlic make it delicious....