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Flooding possible as storms return to North Texas on Wednesday, Thursday

Dallas Hotel Ranked in Cvent's Top 250 Meeting Hotels in North America

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Top Stories: ➊ – Mauricio Dubón's walk-off single lifts Astros over Twins 2-1, sweep 3-game series (Monday), ➋ – Texas rookie Kumar Rocker keeps scoreless start intact with help from pickle juice (Monday), ➌ – Meet Michelle, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week (Monday), ➍ – U.S. birth rate is declining. Gen Z, millennials say the economy is a major factor (Monday), ➎ – Dallas Wings forward Maddy Siegrist will miss time with a knee injury that won't require surgery (Tuesday)

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Meet Michelle, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Blue Ribbon News 6/16 4:38A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (June 16, 2025) Meet Michelle! This sweet 1-year old is current on vaccines, microchipped, FeLV/FIV negative, and spayed. She can be a little shy at first—but...

Rockwall Amateur Radio Club to participate in Field Day 2025

Blue Ribbon News 6/11 9:20A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (June 11, 2025) The Rockwall Amateur Radio Club is a participant in the annual Amateur Radio Relay League Field Day beginning Saturday, June 28 at 1pm and...

Rockwall County CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events) training open to the public

Blue Ribbon News 6/11 8:51A Melanie M

Rockwall County (June 11, 2025) The Rockwall Sheriff’s Office is hosting a CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events) training on Saturday June 28th from 9am – 12pm...

Flooding possible as storms return to North Texas on Wednesday, Thursday

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 6/11 4:25A Brittany Rainey

North Texans woke to soggy conditions as a wave of rain and thunderstorms moved north through the area. Flash flood warnings have already been issued for parts of North Texas, including Ellis,...

Rockwall County Commissioners Court County Court honors Library Friends, Women Veterans, and Boys &...

Blue Ribbon News 6/10 11:48A Editor

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (June 10, 2025) The Rockwall County Commissioners Court recognized the Friends of the Rockwall County Library for their dedication to supporting the...

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Dallas Hotel Ranked in Cvent's Top 250 Meeting Hotels in North America

Rockwall BubbleLife iReporter 6/8 11:21P Culver Public Relations

As the largest hotel in Texas, Sheraton Dallas Hotel is proud to announce it has been ranked #51 on Cvents prestigious list of the Top 250 Meeting Hotels in North America , a recognition that...

What to pack for a week in the Bahamas

Tanya Foster 6/3 11:41A Tanya Foster

Happy Hump Day! I am still trying to get out of vacation mode. Pete and I traveled the majority of the month of May, so it may take a while for us to get back into the swing of things. Today I want to...

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2025 Sommeliers Choice Awards – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 6/13 3:16A Jeff Cope

The 2025 Sommeliers Choice Awards have officially announced this year’s winning wines, delivering a trusted guide for on-premise venues including restaurants, bars, hotels, lounges, and private clubs....

Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival Lineup and Tickets Now Available for 2025 “Preview Week”

Texas Wine Lover 6/12 6:16A Jeff Cope

Press Release In anticipation of the 2025 Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival , the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce has released the official schedule of events for the...

Winery on the Gruene – Revisited

Texas Wine Lover 6/11 7:37A Jeff Cope

Located in the heart of the historic Gruene district of New Braunfels, Winery on the Gruene has been a favorite spot for wine lovers seeking a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere....

Bending Branch Winery Debuts Wines Aged in Texas White Oak

Texas Wine Lover 6/10 2:11A Jeff Cope

Bending Branch Winery is once again at the forefront of innovation in Texas wine. Known for pushing boundaries with winemaking techniques like cryo-maceration and flash...

Ocala Welcomes Fresh New Cuisine from The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill

Restaurant News 6/9 2:05A RestaurantNews.com

Local food enthusiast Manish Patel celebrated opening with free gyros and a fundraiser benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida Ocala, FL ( RestaurantNews.com...

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NEW??AT??TARGET!!!?

The Sister Studio 6/11 2:14A Jennifer Reed

Happy Wednesday, my friends! I shared a big Target haul on social media on Sunday, and I m sooo excited about everything I shared! Every single item is under $35 (most under $30!) and so, so perfect...

MY FAVORITE SUMMER DENIM AND LAST MINUTE FATHER’S DAY GIFTS

The Middle Page 6/8 3:44A Cathy Williamson

MY FAVORITE SUMMER DENIM AND LAST-MINUTE FATHER S DAY GIFTS Hello, ladies! I hope you are having a good weekend. After the last couple of weeks of traveling, I m taking it very easy this weekend....

Summer Outfits to Copy ASAP!????

The Sister Studio 6/6 3:02A Jennifer Reed

TGIF, my friends! The weekend is here, and I m cheersing you with my coffee right now because we made it! I hope everyone has a wonderful Friday and has some fun weekend plans. I rounded up all of my...

My REVIEW OF THE CURRENTBODY SKIN LED NECK & DÉCOLLETAGE MASK (SERIES 2)

The Middle Page 6/5 4:10A Cathy Williamson

BEFORE PHOTO Let s talk about the part of our skincare routine that often gets overlooked: the neck and chest. If you re like me, you ve probably spent years investing in a...

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Mauricio Dubón's walk-off single lifts Astros over Twins 2-1, sweep 3-game series

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/16 2:18A Associated Press

The Astros have won five in a row and 16 of their last 22 to take a five-game lead over second-place Seattle in the AL West.

Texas rookie Kumar Rocker keeps scoreless start intact with help from pickle juice

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/16 2:13A Associated Press

The 25-year-old right-hander dealt with cramping in his legs before getting the victory in a 2-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.

Local Fort Worth artist designs 2026 FIFA World Cup host city poster

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/15 5:43A Nicolette Perdomo

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Astros triumph 4-3 over White Sox as Paredes homers, Altuve shines with 2 doubles

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/13 2:13A Associated Press

Houston starter Framber Valdez (7-4) allowed seven hits and two runs with a season-high 12 strikeouts in five innings.

Dallas Mavericks reject interview request for Jason Kidd from the New York Knicks

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/11 7:35A Kelsey Leffingwell

Ime Udoka of the Houston Rockets and Chris Finch of the Minnesota Timberwolves have also declined interview requests from the New York Knicks.

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U.S. birth rate is declining. Gen Z, millennials say the economy is a major factor

Spectrum Local News Health 6/16 9:00A Amber Hughes

Experts say the economy is a major factor as to why Americans are having fewer children.

Health experts seeing an increase in colon cancer in young people

Spectrum Local News Health 6/12 6:00A Blessing Iwuchukwu

Despite 45 years old being the recommended screening age for colonoscopies, one Texas doctor says she’s seeing patients as young as 19 years old.

Lower drug prices and new insurance rules? What Trump’s exec order and “big, beautiful bill” mean...

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/10 5:22A Holmes Murphy

Never miss an episode of Healthy Politics. Subscribe now on Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Both the Trump administration and Republicans in...

Woman in Texas dies from brain-eating amoeba after clearing her sinuses with RV tap water

Spectrum Local News Health 6/6 7:19A Spectrum News Staff

A woman died after contracting a brain-eating amoeba from tap water she used to clear out her sinuses in Texas.

Texas hospital that discharged woman with doomed pregnancy violated the law, a federal inquiry...

Spectrum Local News Health 6/4 5:53A Associated Press

A new policy has thrown into doubt the federal government's oversight of hospitals that deny women emergency abortions.

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Blackberry Cobbler

Love and Lemons 6/22 4:47A Jeanine Donofrio

This blackberry cobbler recipe is easy and delicious. Juicy, tangy blackberries meld into a golden batter that s soft and moist in the middle and crisp around the edges....

Macros vs. Micros: Complete Nutrition Guide

Fit Men Cook 6/20 3:49A Kevin Curry

To fuel your body, you have to know exactly what you’re really feeding it. That means looking beyond just the calorie counts and taking a closer look at the nutrient breakdown...

Media reports raise questions about New York Times reporting on Dickey’s Barbecue: “Our Franchisees,...

Restaurant News 6/19 4:53A RestaurantNews.com

Brand questions NYT s biased reporting, emphasizes decades of success, and discusses what recent news stories get right Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Dickey’s Barbecue,...

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Love and Lemons 6/19 3:00A Jeanine Donofrio

In the last few weeks, I ve made this strawberry banana smoothie recipe more times than I can count. Now that it s summer, my whole family has been having it for breakfast...

Parmesan Truffle Fries

Joyful Healthy Eats 6/18 11:00P Krista

Cheesy Parmesan Truffle Fries are the perfect snack or party app when you re feeling a little fancy! They re baked in the oven, but I ve got the secret to making them super crispy and we love to serve...