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Top Stories: ➊ – Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Media Kit: Spanish-Only Course (Thursday), ➋ – Bird flu detected in 4 mammal species in Texas Panhandle (Thursday), ➌ – DWU Service Alert: System Maintenance Scheduled for April 20 (Thursday), ➍ – The healthcare industry challenge: Cutting costs without compromising care (Thursday), ➎ – Spring allergies are back. Here's how to check pollen levels and keep from sneezing (Saturday)

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May 2025 General Election Information

Dallas City News 4/21 6:15A City of Dallas

The General Election is Saturday, May 3, 2025 with the purpose of electing 14 members to the city council of the City of Dallas. Early Voting and Polling Location Information English:...

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Media Kit: Spanish-Only Course

Dallas City News 4/17 6:07A City of Dallas

April 21, 2025, Media Advisory [Approved Media Advisory Here] About Dallas CERT Dallas CERT training emphasizes accountability for yourself, your family, and your community by stressing the importance...

DWU Service Alert: System Maintenance Scheduled for April 20

Dallas City News 4/17 4:43A City of Dallas

The City of Dallas will be performing system maintenance on Sunday, April 20, 2025, from 3 a.m. to 3 p.m. Customers will not be able to make online payments on DallasGo or...

Extended Hours at Jefferson as Transition to DallasNow Begins

Dallas City News 4/15 5:18A City of Dallas

As the City of Dallas Planning & Development department prepares to transition to DallasNow, the office hours at Oak Cliff Municipal Center have been extended for two weeks, beginning today, April 14,...

Dallas City Manager Names Daniel Comeaux as New Dallas Police Department Chief of Police

Dallas City News 4/11 8:28A City of Dallas

On April 11, Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert named Daniel Comeaux as the Dallas Police Department’s next Chief of Police, effective Wednesday, April...

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SERVPRO Team Shaw Bolsters Growth with Two Major Acquisitions in 2025

South Dallas BubbleLife iReporter 4/22 11:48P Jennifer Halstead

SERVPRO Team Shaw Expands Again in 2025 SERVPRO Team Shaw , one of the largest franchises in the country, continues to make waves in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market under the leadership of...

New Avara For Warmer Days!

Tanya Foster 4/22 2:47A Tanya Foster

The Avara Summer Collection is officially here! Summer is quickly approaching, and that means it’s the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe with the latest warm-weather styles. I’m so excited to...

5 Reasons to Visit Canyon Ranch Tucson

Tanya Foster 4/20 5:00A Tanya Foster

Pete and I spent a little time at Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona recently and we really loved it. There is so much to do! You might be wondering if this wellness spa if for you. Come with us to find...

LAST DAY Sephora Spring Savings Event 2025 Must-Haves

Tanya Foster 4/13 6:00A Tanya Foster

Today is the last day of the Sephora SALE ! It's no secret that I LOVE makeup, skincare, hair care and all things BEAUTY ! So when this SALE comes along, I get so excited to stock up on my favorites...

Dwell with Dignitys Thrift Studio, Presented by Amazon, Raises Over $100,000

South Dallas BubbleLife iReporter 4/11 4:50A Juliette DC

Dwell with Dignity , a nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives through design, kicked off Thrift Studio, presented by Amazon , with a Premiere Party that raised $107,000 on April 3. More than 300...

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Wilmer-Hutchins High School students and parents demand change following another shooting on campus

CBS DFW Education 4/16 4:26A Erin Jones

Students who witnessed the shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School on Tuesday said they're scared to go back and they want to see changes moving forward. This is the second...

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2025 Los Angeles International Wine Competition – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 4/23 10:52P Jeff Cope

The 90th anniversary Los Angeles International Wine Competition (LAIWC) has released its 2025 results. The wine competition judging took place April 1-3 in Los Angeles. The...

Why Texas Deserves a Spot on Every Wine Lover’s Map

Texas Wine Lover 4/23 4:47A Gus Hall

When you hear Texas, you immediately imagine cowboys, endless prairies, herds of bulls, oil rigs, and gas fields. But few people know that behind this rugged image lies...

Exploring the Versatility and Charm of Marsanne

Texas Wine Lover 4/22 12:50A Carl W. Hudson

Marsanne Grapes on the Vine – Used with Permission, Tablas Creek Winery This Texas Wine Lover post is about the lesser-known white grape variety, Marsanne (pronunciation...

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...

Texas-German heritage is Rich at Prochnow Vineyard at Crabapple Creek

Texas Wine Lover 4/18 12:26A Amie Nemec

Photo courtesy of Scenarios Media With all the traffic and great wines off Highway 290 and in downtown Fredericksburg, it was refreshing to take a short scenic drive north of...

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MY FAVORITE SPRING BLAZERS

The Middle Page 4/22 2:16A Cathy Williamson

MY FAVORITE SPRING BLAZERS Hello, ladies! I hope you all had a blessed Easter weekend! After we got back from St. Barts last Monday night, the week was a total blur! I had a lot to catch up on,...

SO??MANY??GOOD DEALS!!!?

The Sister Studio 4/14 3:57A Jennifer Reed

Happy Monday, my friends! I m sitting here with my coffee, thinking about the week ahead. I hope all of you have a wonderful start to the week today, and that this week is a week of new beginnings,...

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER: EASTER DRESSES (THAT WILL WORK ALL SPRING LONG

The Middle Page 4/11 6:00A Cathy Williamson

Yes, I’m that person rolling in fashionably late with Easter dress ideas, but hear me out! If you’re still staring at your closet wondering what to wear for church or brunch this Sunday, I’ve got you...

5 Beauty Must haves: All Amazon!?

The Sister Studio 4/11 4:58A Jennifer Reed

Happy Friday, my friends! We made it to the weekend, wahoo!! I wanted to do something a little different today and sing praises to 5 Beauty Products that I looooove from Amazon . These are all...

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UTEP disbands women's tennis program, citing rising costs with NCAA settlement looming

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/23 3:38A Associated Press

The school says discontinuing tennis would allocate more money toward the remaining programs and create more opportunities for female athletes.

Semien hits 3-run homer, Rangers beat A's 8-5 while Pederson slump reaches 0 for 41

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/23 3:16A Associated Press

Wyatt Langford, Josh Smith and Jake Burger hit solo homers for the Rangers on a night the teams combined for eight long balls.

TCU and North Carolina will open '26 in Ireland after Belichick's debut this year at home vs. Frogs

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/22 7:24A Associated Press

The Aer Lingus College Football Classic will be played at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Aug. 29, 2026.

Hunter Brown stars as the Astros shut out the Blue Jays 7-0

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/22 3:19A Associated Press

Jose Altuve hit a two-run double, helping the Astros win for the third time in four games.

Mavs GM Nico Harrison says fans' love for Luka Doncic was deeper than he knew, but stands by trade

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/22 2:44A Associated Press

Despite the persistent catcalls from fans for him to be fired, Harrison still believes it was the right move.

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JUST LISTED: Updated 3 Car Garage Home For Sale in Denton, TX

DFW Urban Realty 4/19 9:48P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed: Updated Home For Sale at 1400 San Marino Lane in Denton, TX – Ridgemont Addition 1400 San Marino Lane, Denton TX 76205 – Ridgemont Addition If you’re buying a...

Frisco, Texas Top Attractions & Things to Do

VIP Realty 4/15 11:54A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Frisco, Texas Top Attractions & Things to Do If you're looking for a city that perfectly blends suburban comfort with big-city excitement, Frisco, Texas should be at the top...

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First confirmed case of measles in Dallas-Fort Worth child, health officials say

Spectrum Local News Health 4/23 9:48A Kaila Garrett

There has been a confirmed case of the measles involving a student at Willow Spring Middle School, according to Collin County Health Care Services.

Spring allergies are back. Here's how to check pollen levels and keep from sneezing

Spectrum Local News Health 4/19 5:14A Associated Press

The severity of your allergies can depend on where you live, what you’re allergic to and your lifestyle.

Bird flu detected in 4 mammal species in Texas Panhandle

Spectrum Local News Health 4/17 4:36A Christine Sanchez

The virus was found in foxes, raccoons, striped skunks and domestic cats in six counties.

The healthcare industry challenge: Cutting costs without compromising care

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/17 4:03A BOK Financial

Medical providers across the country are in the midst of a financial struggle, faced with ever-rising costs and operational complexities that threaten their viability and can...

RFK Jr.'s mixed message about the measles outbreaks draws criticism from health officials

Spectrum Local News Health 4/16 2:36A Associated Press

Kennedy has not been regularly briefed in person on the outbreak by his own infectious disease experts at the CDC at least through March 21.

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Southlake Tennis Center Celebrates 25 Years of Serving the Community with May 10 Anniversary Event

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 4/22 8:28A Marlea Maschmeyer

Southlake Tennis Center (STC) , a beloved fixture in the Southlake community and one of the premier public tennis facilities in the country, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a fun-filled day...

Dickey’s Barbecue Heats Up Global Markets with Korean Retail Debut

Restaurant News 4/22 11:31A RestaurantNews.com

All-Pork Sausage Ropes Hit International Shelves as Brand Expands Its Smoky Footprint Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) The pit-smoked flavor of Texas is heading overseas as...

Feel All of the Action! High-Tech Immersive D-BOX Seating Available @ Galaxy Theatres Grandscape

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 4/22 4:29A Culver Public Relations

Galaxy Theatres Grandscape is now offering an unforgettable experience with its exclusive D-BOX motion seats installed just in time for summer blockbuster season. D-BOX is an immersive seating...

Grilled Asparagus

Love and Lemons 4/22 3:09A Jeanine Donofrio

Grilled asparagus is the best spring and summer side dish! It s tender, juicy, and lightly charred, and it cooks in minutes on the grill. Seasoned simply with olive oil, salt,...

Exclusive: Representative Chellie Pingree Introduces Agriculture Resilience Act

Civil Eats 4/22 2:00A Lisa Held

April 22, 2025 – Today, Representative Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) re-introduced her Agriculture Resilience Act (ARA), an ambitious bill that she says could give farmers an...