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Lyric Stage Announces Season 31 Performances

Many Texas police officers lack pursuit training after academy

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Update from Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees monthly meeting from April 15, 2024

Blue Ribbon News 4/16 10:25A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (April 16, 2024) NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items. For more information on every agenda item presented, click the following link...

Fort Worth's Burnett Plaza could face foreclosure

Dallas Business Journal 4/16 9:10A Seth Bodine

The owner of Fort Worth's tallest tower, Burnett Plaza, could face foreclosure by its lender. The bank that provided a loan on the property alleges an entity of New York-based...

Rockwall-Heath High School Senior Highstepper: Kairi Riddle

Blue Ribbon News 4/16 9:00A Melanie M

Heath, TX (April 16, 2024) Kairi is a Senior at Rockwall-Heath High School. She is the daughter of Julie Sidman and Daniel Sidman. Kairi has been on the Southside Drill Team...

Many Texas police officers lack pursuit training after academy

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 4/16 7:33A Brian New

Williamson County, TX Almost every day, someone is killed in the U.S. during a high-speed police chase. These pursuits inherently pose significant risks and often demand a high level of driving skill...

Rashee Rice crash: Lawsuit details victims' injuries

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 4/16 7:26A Steven Rosenbaum

DALLAS -- Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is now facing a civil lawsuit from two victims of a multi-vehicle crash on Central Expressway in Dallas last month. The...

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Lyric Stage Announces Season 31 Performances

Grapevine BubbleLife iReporter 4/16 5:01A Juliette DC

Lyric Stage, a theatre company dedicated to the development and preservation of the musical, announces its 31 st season. The company will produce three shows at its intimate Lyric Studio Space:...

Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Debutantes Introduced at 38th Annual Presentation Ball

Grapevine BubbleLife iReporter 4/16 3:21A Deborah Brown

Gowns and curtseys were all the rage as 44 Symphony Debutantes took their bows at the 38th Annual Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball on Saturday, February 10 at the Morton H. Meyerson...

Fort Worth’s Crescent Hotel Transports Guests to a Different Side of Cowtown

Texas Lifestyle Magazine 4/16 3:41A Emily Hord

This Ain’t Texas (except that it most certainly is). Despite the perception and its occasional overlap with the truth, Texas does not adhere to a stereotype. Sure, there are plenty of places where...

Addison Kaboom Town!® Presents 40 Years of Fireworks with Town-Wide Celebration July 3

Grapevine BubbleLife iReporter 4/15 6:34A Kelly Hunter

For 40 years, one of the nations most impressive and unique Independence Day celebrations has been held in the North Texas town of Addison, Texas. While 4.4 square-mile Addison is only home to 17,000...

Bring on the Textures!

IBB Design 4/15 5:19A Shannon Gidney

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Storytime for Toddlers/Preschoolers

Grapevine Texas Library Children's Programs 4/15 7:00P

Event date: April 16, 2024 Event Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Grapevine, TX 76051 Description: Books, songs, parachutes and more! Toddlers/Preschoolers are welcome and...

Family Storytime

Grapevine Texas Library Children's Programs 4/15 7:00P

Event date: April 16, 2024 Event Time: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM Location: Grapevine, TX 76051 Description: Want to listen to stories before bedtime? Come to our Family Storytime...

Brain Builders

Grapevine Texas Library Children's Programs 4/14 7:00P

Event date: April 15, 2024 Event Time: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM Location: Grapevine, TX 76051 Description: Join us from 3:30-5:00 PM as we build using manipulatives, Legos, marble...

Art Cart

Grapevine Texas Library Children's Programs 4/13 7:00P

Event date: April 14, 2024 Event Time: 10:30 AM - 02:30 PM Location: Grapevine, TX 76051 Description: Use your creativity, critical thinking, and maker skills to make crafts...

Chess Club

Grapevine Texas Library Children's Programs 4/13 7:00P

Event date: April 14, 2024 Event Time: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM Location: Grapevine, TX 76051 Description: Would you like to learn how to play chess or practice your chess skills...

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Michelle Snider Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 4/16 12:02A Jeff Cope

Kiepersol has always been a go-to winery in East Texas because of its award-winning wines made only from its estate vineyard. Besides wine, they also make wonderful spirits and they have more than...

Run for the Roses as Barrel & Bones Celebrates Derby Day May 4th

Grapevine BubbleLife iReporter 4/15 4:28A Kelly Hunter

Since the Kentucky Derby first ran in 1875, the traditional beverage associated with the 10-furlong race has been the mint julep. And there is no better place in North Texas to sip that...

Bingham Family Vineyards – Roanoke

Texas Wine Lover 4/13 1:04A Jeff Cope

Bingham Family Vineyards has recently expanded their number of tasting rooms by opening a new location in Roanoke , which is north of Fort Worth, in January 2024. In a recent trip to North Texas, I...

2024 Texas Wine Auction is Announced

Texas Wine Lover 4/12 12:36A Jeff Cope

It was announced that the upcoming 3rd Annual Texas Wine Auction is scheduled for May 4, 2024, at the Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa in Johnson City, Texas. The event will run from 6:00 p.m. to...

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Blue Goose Cantina!

Grapevine BubbleLife iReporter 4/11 10:49A Kathy Beazley

Get ready to shake your maracas and join the ultimate Cinco de Mayo celebration at Blue Goose Cantina, complete with a day filled with delicious drinks, lively entertainment, and irresistible Mexican...

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A DRESS FIT FOR AN ISLAND TRIP OR POOL PARTY

The Middle Page 4/16 1:46A Cathy Williamson

A DRESS FIT FOR AN ISLAND TRIP OR POOL PARTY Hello, ladies! Do you all know much about Mercury in Retrograde? An explanation is that the planet Mercury appears to travel backward across the sky three...

Finds I’m LOVING this week!

The Sister Studio 4/13 10:29P Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday to you, my friends!! May your coffee be strong and your house be nice and quiet this morning! We had a busy day of kids soccer and basketball yesterday, so I m enjoying this morning when...

DAY AND NIGHT LOOK FROM A FAVORITE BRAND

The Middle Page 4/9 3:22A Cathy Williamson

DAY AND NIGHT LOOK FROM A FAVORITE BRAND Hello, everyone! Did you get a chance to see the eclipse (if you were in the path) yesterday? I didn t think it would be that big of a deal, but let me tell...

SALES ON SALES!

The Sister Studio 4/6 10:47P Jennifer Reed

Happppy Sunday, my friends! We have had a JAM packed week between a quick trip to Austin for work, playing catch up once I got back, and kids sports this week. Remi has a soccer tournament this...

You had me at Pastels! Cabi Spring 2024 Outfit Ideas

Style of Sam 4/6 10:46A Sam

[show_shopthepost_widget id="5171132"] The post You had me at Pastels! Cabi Spring 2024 Outfit Ideas appeared first on Style of Sam | DFW Fashion Blog .

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Diggs gives Stroud, Texans another playmaker and vaults them into Super Bowl conversation

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/16 2:54A Associated Press

Diggs was traded from Buffalo to Houston on April 3, vaulting the Texans into the Super Bowl conversation.

Justin Verlander is likely to make his season debut for the Astros this weekend at Washington

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/16 2:14A Associated Press

Houston manager Joe Espada made the announcement Monday, but wouldn't say which game of the series Verlander would start.

Chase Elliott drives backward after Texas win that could get him going in the right direction again

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/15 1:07A Associated Press

After 42 races over 18 months without a victory, the younger Elliott won in double overtime Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway.

Scheffler turns the Masters into another Sunday yawner with a dominating win

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/15 12:31A Associated Press

Scheffler became just the fifth player to win from the No. 1 spot since the rankings were instituted in 1986.

Rangers' reliever Burke breaks his non-throwing hand after punching a wall following a poor outing

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/13 9:29A Associated Press

The 27-year-old allowed three hits and four runs

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JUST LISTED: Luxury Home Sale in Allen, TX at 1617 Whirlaway Court

DFW Urban Realty 4/13 7:38P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Luxury Living in the Heart of Lovejoy ISD: 1617 Whirlaway Court, Allen TX 75002 Discover unparalleled elegance and sophistication at 1617 Whirlaway Court, Allen, TX. This...

What’s So Grand About Grand Prairie Life?

VIP Realty 4/13 2:55A tom@57realty.com (Thomas Heinz)

If searching for a new spot in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Grand Prairie deserves a good look. It offers a sweet mix of affordability, location, and community, making it a...

The Tribute Features New Luxury Townhomes For Sale at Chelsea Green in The Colony, TX

DFW Urban Realty 4/9 10:47A broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Discover Luxury Lakeside Living at Chelsea Green in The Colony Experience the epitome of lakeside luxury living at Chelsea Green, nestled on the picturesque shores of Lake...

JUST LISTED: Completely Remodeled Home in Grapevine, TX

DFW Urban Realty 4/5 10:10P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed: 1507 Country Forest Court in Grapevine TX Tiffany Forest Addition Indulge in the allure of a positively gorgeous home, nestled in an absolute oasis in North...

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Judge fines Texas HHSC $100,000 per day over foster care failures

Spectrum Local News Health 4/16 4:38A Craig Huber

Allegations include abuse, neglect.

Houston hospital halts liver and kidney transplants after learning a doctor manipulated some...

Spectrum Local News Health 4/12 4:09A Associated Press

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is aware of the allegations, and an investigation is underway.

Ag commissioner says chickens destroyed to prevent bird flu spread being replaced

Spectrum Local News Health 4/11 5:48A Erin Davis

The disease struck about 40% of dairy cows in the Panhandle.

Study ranks Texas among worst states for quality of children’s health care

Spectrum Local News Health 4/10 5:16A Tanya Velazquez

Texas ranked 49th, following Wyoming and Mississippi, for the quality of children’s health in all 50 states.

Advocates request emergency funding from lawmakers to raise caregiver wages

Spectrum Local News Health 4/9 1:35A Erin Davis

Experts explain that an increase in wages for caregivers would mean an expansion of Medicaid.

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AI pinpoints where psychosis originates in the brain

Live Science 4/16 9:16A

New brain scans from people with psychosis may confirm a long-standing theory as to why people experience these sudden breaks from reality. The theory states that, in...

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café Opens Dallas Old Town Location

Restaurant News 4/16 9:13A RestaurantNews.com

Elevated casual Mediterranean café celebrates grand opening and 10 years of serving the Big D area with $5 Tasting Menu on Tuesday, April 23 Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com...

Fort Worth's Burnett Plaza could face foreclosure

Dallas Business Journal 4/16 9:10A Seth Bodine

The owner of Fort Worth's tallest tower, Burnett Plaza, could face foreclosure by its lender. The bank that provided a loan on the property alleges an entity of New York-based...

Object that slammed into Florida home was indeed space junk from ISS, NASA confirms

Live Science 4/16 9:08A

The mysterious object that crashed through the roof of a Florida home last month did indeed come from the International Space Station (ISS), NASA has confirmed. That home, in...

NASA Mars samples, which could contain evidence of life, will not return to Earth as initially...

Live Science 4/16 8:17A

NASA is looking for a new way to get its precious Mars samples back to Earth. Those samples are being collected by the Perseverance rover in Mars Jezero Crater, which hosted...