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Claymore Operations Humvee Challenge

Grapevine BubbleLife iReporter 4/20 4:00A Gayle Westapher

Claymore Operations, a local non-profit organization which prepares active duty US military to succeed in life after service to their country, invites the public to their annual Humvee Challenge on...

Capital One is getting into airport lounges, starting at DFW Airport

Dallas Business Journal 4/19 9:10A Catherine Leffert

The lounge is slated to open at the end of this summer.

Leadership Shakeup Continues At GameStop, CEO To Depart

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 4/19 2:31A News From CBS Channel 11 KTVT –

GRAPEVINE, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) The overhaul in the top ranks of GameStop continues with the announced departure of CEO George Sherman at the end of July. Company shares rose...

Early voting opens for races on May 1 ballot in Grapevine, Colleyville, Southlake

Community Impact - Grapevine|Colleyville|Southlake 4/18 5:41P vwigglesworth@communityimpact. (

Contested races on the ballot include mayors for Grapevine and Southlake, two Grapevine City Council seats, two Soutlake City Council seats, two Colleyville City Council...

Jim's Pizza relocating in McKinney; Lucy's Lot closes in Grapevine and more top DFW-area news

Community Impact - Grapevine|Colleyville|Southlake 4/17 2:00A

Read the top business and community news from the past week from the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

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Things to do in Fort Worth with Kids

A Cowboys Life 4/20 8:49A chastity

Spending a day in Fort Worth, Texas is a must-do! Whether you are wanting to spend a day kayaking, exploring dinosaurs, visit museums or ride a train, you’ll find it in Fort Worth. Fort Worth has so...

Resort Packing List and Swimsuits

Tanya Foster 4/20 1:00A Tanya Foster

We went to La Cantera Resort in San Antonio a couple of weeks ago, so today I want to detail my packing list and favorite swimsuits from the trip. In case you missed the trip details, be sure and read...

Northwestern Mutual Fort Worth Donates Activities and Games to Cook Children's

Grapevine BubbleLife iReporter 4/19 10:26A Carolyn Alvey

Northwestern Mutual Fort Worth recently partnered with TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation to donate hundreds of activities and games to Cook Childrens in Fort Worth for kids undergoing treatment....

The Spring Showcase Sale | Diamonds Direct

Tanya Foster 4/18 7:30A Tanya Foster

Mother's Day is quickly approaching and you know what every gal loves - DIAMONDS! Get 20% off during the Diamonds Direct Spring Showcase Sale! Now through April 24, you can enjoy an extended inventory...

Farmers Markets North DFW

Grapevine Family eGuide 4/18 4:39A Valerie

Bartonville Farmers Market 96 McMakin Rd. Bartonville, Texas 76226 https://www.thebartonvillestore.com/farmers-market Saturday’s 2-6p (2021 Opening Day is May 15) Bartonville Town Center (next to...

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Uplift Honors the High School Class of 2021 at Globe Life Field, the New Home of the Texas Rangers

Grapevine BubbleLife iReporter 4/19 11:45A Dana Cobb

Uplift Education is excited to announce our 11 th annual Senior Decision Day (formerly College Signing Day), which will honor 867 high school seniors in the class of 2021 on April 22 at 11:45 a.m. and...

Grapevine-Colleyville students can say yes to the dress at this free boutique

Dallas Morning News (Education) 4/9 7:52A Anna Caplan

After a year of being closed, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD’s Chic Boutique will again give students and staff an opportunity to find the perfect promwear for free.

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Cult-Favorite College Station Fried Chicken Chain Layne’s Plots a Major DFW Expansion

Eater Dallas 4/19 7:20A Brittanie Shey

Layne’s Chicken Fingers is opening this weekend in the Fort Worth area | Layne’ Chicken Fingers /Facebook Plus, popular cocktail bar Hide departs Deep Ellum and more DFW dining intel Welcome to AM...

Beloved Southern Dining Destination Ellen’s Plots a Major DFW Expansion

Eater Dallas 4/15 6:31A Brittanie Shey

Ellen’s is expanding to North Dallas Plus, the Biscuit Bar lands in Coppell and Globe Life Park starts slinging oat milk soft-serve Welcome to AM Intel in the time of coronavirus, a round-up of the...

Where to Find Crispy, Cheese-Stuffed Korean Corn Dogs in DFW

Eater Dallas 4/12 8:41A Amy McCarthy

These five shops are slinging the metroplex’s trendiest snack Dallas loves nothing more than an over-the-top food trend, and Korean hot dogs definitely deliver. Similar to the traditional,...

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Mother’s day gift ideas

Krystal Schlegel 4/19 4:59A krystal

Mother s day is coming up! (May 9th) Here are a 25 special gift ideas for your mama, to drop a hint to your family or to treat yourself with! I think a little framed photo or...

New Walmart Finds

The Sister Studio 4/17 11:38P Jennifer Reed

It s been awhile since I ve done an actual Walmart blog post, but these items are too good not to share! I ordered this Free Assembly Dress in two colors; I love the flow-y fit and that it can be...

ADORABLE KIMONO

The Middle Page 4/9 1:59A Cathy Williamson

ADORABLE KIMONO Happy Friday! How is everyone doing? This was a busy week that flew by, and I am so happy that It s Friday because I am doing something so fun for the weekend. I am driving to Austin...

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Some North Texas counties have plenty of vaccines, and not enough arms to put them in

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/20 4:49A Lauren Zakalik (WFAA)

Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins says Fair Park has had the capacity for 12,000 doses a day, but fewer than 4,000 people are showing up.

North Texas researchers develop device that can detect one of COVID's most serious symptoms

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/17 12:06A Kevin Cummings

The team of researchers are planning clinical trials in patients with various respiratory illness.

Houston foundation makes $25M donation to UTHealth, part of $500M goal

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/10 3:12A Laura Gillespie

The donation, which will go toward general mental health research and patient care, is part of UTHealth's largest philanthropic effort in its history.

Dallas announces at-home vaccination program starting April 13

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/8 11:08A Elizabeth Wiley (WFAA)

The city is partnering with the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas to reach residents lacking transportation or access to vaccine hubs and pharmacies.

Dallas-Fort Worth named a top market for emerging life science

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/8 2:58A Bill Hethcock

Dallas-Fort Worth has been identified as a top emerging market for life sciences, according to a new report by commercial real estate firm JLL. DFW ranks eighth on the list of...

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Is Agroecology Being Co-Opted by Big Ag?

Civil Eats 4/19 10:00P Lisa Held

Agroecology is at a crossroads. The farming system—which is primarily practiced in the developing world but is gaining some traction in the U.S.—incorporates a suite of ecological growing practices...

A Sneak Peak- Compliments to the Chef

The Making of a Home 4/18 1:00A Holly K. Ross

As she rolled the last crate in, she shucked out of her black chef’s coat. Hopping out in just her skinny black jeans and black tank, she turned to shut the doors. “Need any help?” came a deep sexy...

A Food Program for Women and Children Is About to Get More Federal Support

Civil Eats 4/12 10:00P Lisa Held

Patricia Collins lives in Georgetown, South Carolina, and works at a grocery store. The 58-year-old’s own children are adults, but she’s now raising her 3-year-old...

Dallas’ Allata Engages Team in Fun Pizza-Making Class

Life at the Table 3/30 7:18A Life At The Table

When the COVID-19 pandemic caused everyone to shelter in place, Dallas tech firm Allata s productivity didn t miss a beat because they were already used to working remotely...

ebay’s First Virtual Internship Program Gets Cookin’ with a Life At The Table Virtual Cooking Class

Life at the Table 3/30 5:09A Life At The Table

Recognized as one of the best places to work, ebay , a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world is committed to fostering an...