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Top Stories: ➊ – State Rep. Katrina Pierson announces run for re-election (Monday), ➋ – Rockwall County Democratic Party announces local candidates and filing deadline (Monday), ➌ – Jasmine Crockett launches campaign for Texas Democratic Senate primary after Colin Allred drops out (Monday), ➍ – Colin Allred exiting Democratic primary in Texas Senate race, to run for Dallas-based House seat (Monday), ➎ – Dallas Area ZIP Code Ranked Top 5 in the U.S. (Wednesday)

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Caregiving and the Holidays: From Stress to Success!

Blue Ribbon News 11/3 9:39A Melanie M

Stop dreading the holiday season and learn to make it manageable, meaningful, and even joyful! Rockwall County, TX (November 3, 2025) The holidays often amplify the stress,...

Cheers for CASA: Local businesses join forces to support children in Foster Care

Blue Ribbon News 11/3 7:49A Melanie M

Rockwall County (November 3, 2025) Lone Star CASA is excited to announce the 2025 Cheers for CASA fundraiser, a month-long community campaign inviting local businesses to give...

Neighbors for a Cure: Dodie’s Give Back Night

Blue Ribbon News 11/3 5:53A Melanie M

Tuesday, November 18 from 4–10 PM at Dodie s Cajun Diner 25% of all dinner sales donated to Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Rockwall, TX (November 3, 2025) Around here, community...

Meet Wally, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Blue Ribbon News 11/3 4:07A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX ( November 3, 2025) Meet Wally, a delightful puppy full of life and love! His days are spent exploring every nook of his foster home with boundless energy and...

Texas Democrats await court ruling on redistricting before filing for 2026 races

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 11/1 11:00P Jack Fink

With less than one week before candidates can begin filing their campaign paperwork, a panel of three federal judges in El Paso has yet to issue a ruling on whether to uphold...

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2025 Holiday Gift Guides

Tanya Foster 11/2 4:00A Tanya Foster

It's tiimmmeee (Mariah Carey voice)! We are finally launching our 2025 Holiday Gift Guides . We are approaching prime holiday shopping time, so today I have created the ultimate holiday guide of all...

October Outfit Round-Up

Tanya Foster 10/28 5:00A Tanya Foster

Howdy folks! Can you believe there are only a few days left in October? Let's wrap up the month with an outfit round-up of all my favorite looks from this past month. Fall is always the time of year...

Sophisticated Sweater Looks For Fall

Tanya Foster 10/21 4:31A Tanya Foster

Josie dress with the Willow boots . Sweater dress is size small and the boots fit TTS. I have draped the Dakota sweater over my shoulders. _____ Nikki sweater paired with the Preston faux leather...

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Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Brings the Flavor to the 2025 Holiday Season with Full-Service Catering

Restaurant News 10/31 9:23A RestaurantNews.com

From family feasts to corporate celebrations, Soulman s Bar-B-Que delivers stress-free holiday gatherings filled with slow-smoked flavor and Texas hospitality. Dallas, TX (...

Discovering Adega Vinho’s and Signor Vineyard’s New Tasting Rooms in Fredericksburg

Texas Wine Lover 10/29 1:09A Laurie Ware

Adega Vinho on Adams Fredericksburg has a way of blending tradition with constant reinvention, and nowhere is that spirit more alive than at Adega Vinho’s new tasting room...

New Sparkling Wine Production Facility Opens at Invention Vineyards

Crave DFW 10/28 9:45A Steven Doyle

In the heart of Fredericksburg, Texas, Heath Sparkling Wines and Invention Vineyards are inviting wine enthusiasts to embark on an exclusive journey through the art of sparkling winemaking. Their...

The Subtle Art of Wine Tasting While Gambling

Texas Wine Lover 10/27 9:00A Gus Hall

The art of tasting is not in action, but in stillness. That delicious moment that requires attention to detail, just before diving into the tastes and flavors. And just as a great wine tasting is not...

A Hidden Gem in Fredericksburg: Cotton Gin Village and The Gin Mill Lounge

Texas Wine Lover 10/24 2:35A Jeff Cope

If you’ve spent any time exploring Fredericksburg, you know it’s filled with charming wineries, cozy inns, and great restaurants. But every now and then, you stumble upon a...

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Cozy Season: AMAZON EDITION??

The Sister Studio 10/30 3:36A Jennifer Reed

Helllllooo, friends! Friday is almost here and I can t believe Halloween has already made its way to us. I feel like Spring Break was yesterday and now it s November I do love the holiday season, but...

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Experts warn sports betting can lead to stress, anxiety and addiction

Spectrum Local News Sports 11/3 8:15A Luis Garcia

As sports gambling becomes more mainstream even among college athletes experts warn the mental health toll can be just as serious as the financial on

SMU auctioning off goal posts after huge victory over Miami

Spectrum Local News Sports 11/3 5:03A Laura Baker

After an upset win over Miami this Saturday, SMU students poured into the end zone to remove the goal post where the winning touchdown was scored.

Texans QB C.J. Stroud leaves loss against Broncos with a concussion

Spectrum Local News Sports 11/3 2:18A Associated Press

Stroud scrambled for 6 yards and was hit on the shoulder near the end of his slide and the back of his head violently bounced off the ground.

Kenny Clark quietly steadies Cowboys as the player that came in the Micah Parsons trade

Spectrum Local News Sports 11/3 2:01A Associated Press

Clark earned the respect of his new teammates by working the same way he did in Green Bay.

BYU, Texas Tech give Big 12 two top 10 teams for 1st time in 2 years ahead of their Top 25 showdown

Spectrum Local News Sports 11/3 1:39A Associated Press

No. 1 Ohio State, which pulled way in the second half to beat Penn State, is at the top of the AP poll for a 10th straight week.

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Lakewood Home Tour to Feature Stunning Kitchen Design Concepts Remodel

Rockwall BubbleLife iReporter 11/2 9:28P Culver Public Relations

The 49th Annual Lakewood Home Tour is set to return November 89 , 2025 , celebrating one of East Dallass most beloved neighborhood traditions. Among this years featured homes is a beautifully...

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iSure helps 400-employee healthcare organization cut costs and enhance insurance coverage

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 10/31 6:00P iSure, LLC

The CEO of a Texas‑based regional healthcare organization employing 400 staff, contacted us about their group insurance benefits. For nearly a decade they had remained with...

Your Mental Health: Uncertainty around SNAP benefits during the government shutdown is causing...

Spectrum Local News Health 10/31 2:00A Nicole Clark, PhD

The government shutdown and potential loss of SNAP benefits are significant sources of stress and anxiety.

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Cinnamon Rolls

Love and Lemons 12/14 2:10A Jeanine Donofrio

This cinnamon roll recipe is my family s favorite holiday breakfast! Easy and delicious, it makes the best cinnamon rolls I ve tried. They have a soft dough filled with a rich...

USDA Staffing Crisis: Rural Development Staff Cuts Leave Rural Communities Behind

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 12/12 5:07A Rebecca Schewe

Photo credit: Zoe Richardson via Unpslash This post examines the devastating loss of experienced staff within US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development and the consequences for the...

Guest Post: Remembering Michael Sligh, a champion for farmers and food justice

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 12/12 3:42A Laura Zaks

Michael Sligh (right) Editor’s Note: NSAC has been shaped for decades by creative, joyful, and smart leadership from hundreds of advocates and farmers. Today we mourn the recent loss of our longtime...

BOOK REVIEW: THE GREENLEAF MURDERS (HISTORIC HOMES MYSTERY, #1) by R.J. Koreto

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 12/11 12:00A KAREN SIDDALL

The Greenleaf Murders Historic Homes Mystery, #1 by R.J. Koreto Was it the passion for the old family home that led to murder? The Greenleaf Murders is the first book in R.J. Koretos new cozy...

BOOK REVIEW: SNOWFALL by Jennifer Patricia O'Keeffe