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Top Stories: ➊ – Rockwall-Heath High School celebrates the Class of 2024 Top 10 students (Wednesday), ➋ – Rockwall Founders Day celebration to feature Eli Young Band, May 18 (Wednesday), ➌ – Rockwall High School Senior Stingerette: Alexandra Carroll (Wednesday), ➍ – The WNBA's Dallas Wings are planning a move downtown from the suburbs in two years (Wednesday), ➎ – Rockwall County Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast set for May 2 (Wednesday)

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4th person arrested in connection to Irving double murder, suspect still wanted

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 5/1 10:05A S.E. Jenkins

IRVING Irving police arrested a fourth person in connection to a deadly double shooting investigation . Escarleth Mejia is accused of hindering the apprehension of a known...

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues to block rule requiring background checks in private gun sales

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 5/1 7:00A Phil Prazan

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is once again in a legal battle with the federal government. This time the issue is over requiring background checks for private-owner gun...

Restaurant chain Steak and Ale postpones North Texas comeback

Dallas Business Journal 5/1 6:57A Krista Summerville

The restaurant chain had said it was returning to the area in 2024 with a location in Grand Prairie some time in 2024. But now those plans have been altered.

Lyon and Cain Teachers Named Rockwall ISD 2024 Beginning Teachers of the Year

Blue Ribbon News 4/30 7:51A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (April 30, 2024) Congratulations to Linda Lyon Elementary teacher Sierra Merlino and Cain Middle School teacher Sarah Clifton for being named Beginning Teachers...

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Rockwall High School Senior Stingerette: Sophia Gonzalez

Blue Ribbon News 4/30 7:13A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (April 30, 2024) Sophia Gonzalez is our next Stingerette Senior Spotlight. Sophia is the daughter of Donald and Cheryl LaFlame and Victor Gonzalez. She is a...

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JUST IN: 2024 Partners Card Leadership, Dates And Sponsorships And Retailers Signups Revealed

My Sweet Charity 5/1 8:30A Jeanne Prejean

The Family Place is kicking off May with plans for its 2024 Partners Card shopathon. Word has just arrived that Elizabeth Ward Creel and Tiffany Moon are serving as the co-chairs. Elizabeth Ward...

North DFW Events May 2024

Rockwall Family eGuide 5/1 8:28A Valerie

This issue is loaded with lots of local events and activities! Download this week s issue here Let us know what you think:) Be sure to share this guide with friends and...

Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show Letters Hit Mailboxes With Tickets, Sponsorships Available...

My Sweet Charity 5/1 6:30A Jeanne Prejean

While the Equest Blue Ribbon Ball crowd is recovering from Saturday night s fundraiser at the Hilton Anatole, Lisa Loy Laughlin is shifting roles from being the interim Equest executive director to...

UPDATE: From Unwanted To TV Star, Operation Kindness’ Little Girl Is FOX 4’s “Pet Of The Week”

My Sweet Charity 4/30 6:30A Jeanne Prejean

As reported on MySweetCharity , a couple of months ago a fella drove up to Dallas Animal Services to drop off a mom and her kids. A couple on the way into DAS took in two of the youngsters. But the...

CANCELED: Saturday’s Presentation Park Cities’ Park Cities Car Show

My Sweet Charity 4/26 8:30A Jeanne Prejean

Preservation Park Cities has had a rough time dealing with Mother Nature. Its originally scheduled Park Cities Car Show was to take place Saturday, April 20, at Burleson Park. But thanks to a very...

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Texas Womens Foundation's April 30 Event Features ABC's Deborah Roberts, Cynt Marshall & Honorees

Rockwall BubbleLife iReporter 4/23 1:34A Juliette DC

Texas Womens Foundation has announced its Leadership Forum & Awards Celebration on April 30, 2024, at the Omni Dallas Hotel (555 S. Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202). This day of learning, leadership and...

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Celebrate Mom, Dad, and Grads with Ono Hawaiian BBQ!

Restaurant News 5/1 9:08A RestaurantNews.com

( RestaurantNews.com ) WHAT: Looking for the perfect gift for Moms, Dads, and Grads? From May 1st until June 16th, Ono Hawaiian BBQ is gifting customers a $10 bonus...

Chick N Max Headed to Southwestern Missouri Thanks to Multi-Unit Deal with Subway Veteran

Restaurant News 5/1 8:46A RestaurantNews.com

Home of the Better Chicken Sandwich to enter the Springfield market with three restaurants Wichita, KS ( RestaurantNews.com ) Chick N Max – a next generation fast casual...

Juice It Up! Introduces Three Hydration-Boosting Blends as Temperatures Heat Up

Restaurant News 5/1 8:00A RestaurantNews.com

Juice It Up! Launches Mango Lychee, Blueberry Pomegranate, and Strawberry Guava Blends Leading Smoothie, Juice and Superfruit Bowl Chain Releases Delightful Blends Line...

Back By Popular Demand, Ruby Slipper Reintroduces Fan Favorites

Restaurant News 5/1 7:16A RestaurantNews.com

New Orleans-style brunch brand introduces limited-time menu items celebrating beloved flavors New Orleans, LA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Today marks the 16th anniversary of the...

O’Farrell Country Vineyards: Native Wines from Native Vines

Texas Wine Lover 4/30 12:03A Ron Martin

Tucked away in Deep East Texas amongst the beautiful pine-covered hills near Atlanta, my wife and I arrived at O’Farrell Country Vineyards . We were excited about this winery visit that will allow us...

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BEST of AMAZON!??????

The Sister Studio 4/30 1:19A Jennifer Reed

Happy Tuesday, friends!! I loved putting together this newsletter for y all today because this month s Amazon finds were just so, SO good!! I found so many items that are great quality and are...

TEN OF THE BEST SPRING SHIRTS

The Middle Page 4/27 4:49A Cathy Williamson

Hi, ladies! I hope you have had a great week! It s been a hectic one for sure around here! I am running a few errands today and packing because I head out tomorrow for a week. I am flying to...

Don’t Miss This!

The Sister Studio 4/25 11:27P Jennifer Reed

You guys, we made it to Friday!! The weekend is HERE, and I am so ready for it! I do feel like this week has flown by between school stuff for the kids, sports, and everything in between, it s been a...

MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS

The Middle Page 4/22 3:14A Cathy Williamson

MOTHER S DAY GIFT IDEAS Happy Monday, ladies! I hope you have had a great weekend! I have never seen as much rain, lightning, and thunder as we had on Saturday. It was wild, and it lasted all day...

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Terms for Mike Tyson's fight with Jake Paul include heavier gloves, shorter rounds

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/1 5:57A Associated Press

The fight has been sanctioned as a competitive boxing match rather than an exhibition, and the rounds will be shorter and the gloves will be heavier.

Caitlin Clark to make WNBA debut Friday in Arlington

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/1 3:23A Michael Lozano

Caitlin Clark to make WNBA debut Friday in Arlington

Videos of Georgia pitcher before and during his dominant outing leads Texas A&M coach to suspect...

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/1 1:39A Associated Press

Georgia declined to comment or make Mracna available. The Southeastern Conference declined comment.

Rangers' Max Scherzer scratched from 2nd scheduled rehab start because of sore thumb

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/1 12:49A Associated Press

The 39-year-old Scherzer had been scheduled to start for Double-A Frisco at Corpus Christi on Tuesday night.

Rangers' Jon Gray holds Nationals to 3 singles over 8 innings in a 7-1 win

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/1 12:33A Associated Press

Josh Smith and Leody Taveras homered for the Rangers, who have won back-to-back games for only the second time since April 6.

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The Texas Heat is Coming

VIP Realty 4/27 4:09A tom@57realty.com (Thomas Heinz)

Welcome to the Lone Star State Whether you're moving from the bustling streets of New York or the sunny coasts of California, one thing you'll notice pretty quickly is the...

When’s the Best Time to Buy a House in Dallas-Fort Worth?

VIP Realty 4/21 3:01A tom@57realty.com (Thomas Heinz)

Hey there If you’re thinking about buying a house in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and wondering when to make your move, you’re not alone. It’s one of the big questions we get...

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Delta 8, Delta 9 products under legislative scrutiny in Texas

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/25 1:00A Sahar Chmais

Thousands of retailers are licensed to sell hemp products in Texas. A proposed Delta 8 and Delta 9 ban could impact the billion-dollar industry in the state.

Gov. Greg Abbott announces behavioral health campus to be built in Uvalde

Spectrum Local News Health 4/23 6:13A Christine Sanchez

Construction will begin this summer and the facility is expected to open in 2025.

Seattle hospital won't turn over gender transition records in lawsuit settlement with Texas

Spectrum Local News Health 4/23 12:10A Associated Press

The hospital filed the lawsuit in response to Paxton appearing to go beyond state borders to investigate gender transition.

Emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom

Spectrum Local News Health 4/19 1:11A Associated Press

Complaints that pregnant women were turned away from U.S. emergency rooms spiked in 2022 after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

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Decadent Brownies

Life at the Table 4/30 4:17A Chef Sandra Lewis

Brownies: A Beloved American Dessert Why do you love brownies? Notice I didn’t ask IF you loved brownies. I assume you love them like most other people planet. Ask anyone for...

The Best Dishes Eater Dallas Ate in April

Eater Dallas 4/30 3:30A Courtney E. Smith

This month brings a German hot dog, potato pizza, whole-hog dinner, and more The amount of excellent food available in Dallas is dizzying, yet mediocre meals somehow keep worming their way into our...

Ranchero Sauce

Love and Lemons 4/30 3:00A Jeanine Donofrio

This ranchero sauce is zesty, spicy, tangy, and fresh. It s the star component in my homemade huevos rancheros (recipe coming soon!), but this punchy sauce is good for so much more. Use it to make...

New School Meal Standards Could Put More Local Food on Students’ Lunch Trays

Civil Eats 4/29 11:00P Lisa Held

Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) finalized long-anticipated changes to the nutrition standards that regulate school meals. Among the changes that attracted...

Sweet Potato Hash

The Healthy Maven 4/29 11:00P Davida Lederle

Enjoy a filling and savory breakfast with this sweet potato hash recipe! Easily made as a side dish or a The post Sweet Potato Hash appeared first on The Healthy Maven .