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Grant Halliburton Foundation Raises $300,000 at 16th Annual Beacon of Hope Luncheon

Dallas County cancels 50 community vaccination events as DOGE cuts CDC, FDA jobs

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Event date: April 2, 2025 Event Time: 04:00 PM - 11:59 PM Location: 1600 Veterans Memorial Parkway https://www.lancaster-tx.com/1408/Library-Services Lancaster, TX 75134

Dallas County cancels 50 community vaccination events as DOGE cuts CDC, FDA jobs

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 4/1 7:53A Alanna Quillen

Weather changes will take effect Tuesday as a strong south wind takes hold. This strong south wind will lead to an elevated to high fire danger west of Fort Worth. Eventually, that wind will increase...

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Embrace the Challenge Fitness Class

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Event date: April 7, 2025 Event Time: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM Location: 1700 Veterans Memorial Parkway Lancaster, TX 75146 Description: For ages 55+ Only.

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Event date: April 6, 2025 Event Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Location: Lancaster, TX 75146

Easy Home Decor Updates

Tanya Foster 4/3 8:14A Tanya Foster

Do you ever wonder if your house needs a little refresh? The answer is YES and this is the perfect time to focus on some home decor updates. Today I want to share a few home pieces and some tips on...

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Event date: April 3, 2025 Event Time: 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM Location: 1600 Veterans Memorial Parkway https://www.lancaster-tx.com/1408/Library-Services Lancaster, TX 75134...

Grant Halliburton Foundation Raises $300,000 at 16th Annual Beacon of Hope Luncheon

Lancaster BubbleLife iReporter 4/2 3:06A Juliette DC

Grant Halliburton Foundation hosted its 16th annual Beacon of Hope Community Luncheon on March 25 at the Omni Dallas Hotel. Nearly 600 guests gathered in support of the Foundations mission, helping to...

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Pesca Expanded Hours; Lunch Menu

Crave DFW 3/27 7:04A Steven Doyle

Since its debut in December, Pesca has quickly become a must-visit spot for dinner and brunch, offering coastal-inspired seafood in a laid-back, stylish setting at Trinity Groves. Now, the restaurant...

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Target’s Weekly WOW List!!!??

The Sister Studio 4/8 4:38A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Tuesday my friends! We had the gloomiest weather over the weekend, but the sun is back out today and it s making me so happy! I hope everyone is having a great start to their week! I...

Such good SAVINGS!!!?

The Sister Studio 4/4 3:21A Jennifer Reed

Cheers, my friends we made it to Friday! I hope everyone has had a great week so far and has fun weekend plans. It s supposed to rain here most of the weekend, so I m just hoping for some sunshine at...

WHY FRINGE IS A MUST-HAVE TREND FOR SPRING

The Middle Page 4/2 3:49A Cathy Williamson

WHY FRINGE IS A MUST-HAVE TREND FOR SPRING Hello ladies! Are you in full Spring fever mode? I am so excited about Spring. However, it s been super rainy this month and already pretty darn warm. That s...

March Amazon Finds—on SALE!

The Sister Studio 3/27 3:24A Jennifer Reed

Happy Thursday, my friends! May your coffee be nice and strong today we re sooo close to Friday! Amazon is doing a big Spring Sale this week so I wanted to round up all of my March favorites, several...

A Colorful Table Setting For 10 or Just Two!

Color and Chic 3/26 4:35A Hoang-Kim

Spring is here and it s time to host! Whether you re inviting 10 people over or just one or two, I think it speaks volume to set the table and pull out the pretty napkins. Not only will it make things...

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Bucky McMillan will 'have to get to work immediately' as he takes over Texas A&M basketball

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/8 2:57A Associated Press

Texas A&M's men's basketball team has never advanced to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament.

Steele tosses 7 innings as the Cubs pound the Rangers 7-0 on frigid night

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/8 2:57A Associated Press

Michael Busch doubled and scored in the second. He also chased Nathan Eovaldi with an RBI triple in the fifth that made it 3-0.

Houston on the wrong side of gritty and ugly finish against Florida in national title game

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/8 1:51A Associated Press

The Cougars had four turnovers in the final 1:21 of their 65-63 loss, the last one ending the game.

Florida wins its third national title, rallying for 65-63 victory

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/8 12:38A Associated Press

Florida and Walter Clayton Jr. overcame Houston’s spirit-crushing defense Monday night to will out a 65-63 victory in an NCAA title-game thriller.

College baseball notebook: Surprising Longhorns are tied for 1st nearing halfway point of SEC play

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/7 7:06A Associated Press

The Longhorns turned in one of their best performances of the season over the weekend in Austin while sweeping Georgia.

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JUST LISTED Completely Remodeled Home for sale in Euless, TX

DFW Urban Realty 4/7 8:17P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed: Completely Remodeled Home For Sale in Euless, TX 610 Stonewall Drive, Euless, TX - Midway Park Subdivision $318,400 This beautifully updated home in Euless, TX...

Healthcare finance trends for 2025

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/3 3:32A Commerce Bank

Healthcare leaders enter 2025 facing a host of pressing imperatives. They need to promote sustainable financial health, address patient affordability and financial experience,...

Alcon to buy Lensar in deal worth up to $430M

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/27 1:23A Sydney Asher

The companies will come together to advance robotic laser technology in cataract surgery; improving precision, reducing patient comfort, and providing faster recovery time....

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Texas measles outbreak includes multiple cases at a day care in Lubbock

Spectrum Local News Health 4/8 5:10A Associated Press

Case count and hospitalization numbers in Texas have climbed steadily since the outbreak began.

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An Ancient Irrigation System May Help Farmers Face Climate Change

Civil Eats 4/21 10:00P Samuel Gilbert

A version of this article originally appeared in The Deep Dish, our members-only newsletter. Become a member today and get the next issue directly in your inbox. On a stormy spring day, Devon Peña...

The Most Tempting Tacos in Dallas

Eater Dallas 4/21 5:26A Courtney E. Smith

Simply can’t front on Velvet Taco. | Velvet Taco Soft or crunch, meaty or veggie, here’s where to order up the best tacos in the Metroplex There are so many great spots to get them in Dallas and all...

Miso Salmon

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/20 11:00P Krista

Miso salmon is a simple weeknight recipe that tastes like it came straight out of a restaurant! You ll love the sweet, savory, and umami flavors in this dish, serve with edamame or rice for the...

How One Milwaukee Food Bank Is Handling the Drop in USDA Funding

Civil Eats 4/20 10:00P Brian Calvert

For months, Matt King kept an eye on federal food aid policies. He also stayed in constant contact with Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services, which, among other things, manages food disbursements...

My Favorite Way to Use Up Hard Boiled Eggs

Love and Lemons 4/20 3:50A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

And so it begins: my egg salad kick. Every year after Easter, I make this egg salad recipe to use up the hard boiled eggs left over from my family’s celebration. That first...