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Top Stories: ➊ – Bishop T.D. Jakes stepping down as senior pastor of Potter's House in Dallas; his daughter to take over (Sunday), ➋ – ULTIMATE Gift Guide for Mother’s Day! (Sunday), ➌ – THOUGHTFUL GIFT IDEAS FOR MOTHER’S DAY (Sunday), ➍ – Cowboys believe latest rebuild of offensive line in NFL draft is path to contention (Sunday), ➎ – After 20 Years of Service in Dallas, Fernando’s Shutters Both Locations — And More Closures This Month (Monday)

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Bishop T.D. Jakes stepping down as senior pastor of Potter's House in Dallas; his daughter to take...

CBS DFW News 4/27 8:04A Briauna Brown

After 30 years, Bishop T.D. Jakes has announced he will be stepping down as senior pastor of the Potter's House in Dallas and transferring the position to his daughter, Sarah Jakes Roberts and...

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...

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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...

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Visiting Charleston Taylor Estate: An Experiential Winery Opens in Johnson City

Texas Wine Lover 4/29 1:58A Jeff Cope

A new winery has opened in Johnson City with some unique features at a Texas winery that I have never seen before. Considering I have visited over 540 Texas wineries in the...

Las Almas Rotas for a Fine Mezcal

Crave DFW 4/28 7:32A Steven Doyle

Located beside Fair Park in the Exposition Park district, Las Almas Rotas has quietly become one of Dallas’s most distinctive drinking and dining destinations. Since opening its doors in 2017, the bar...

After 20 Years of Service in Dallas, Fernando’s Shutters Both Locations — And More Closures This...

Eater Dallas 4/28 3:10A Courtney E. Smith

Fernando’s announced both locations are closing in May. | Fernando’s One of the top pop-up spots in town is also saying farewell In a fast-paced city like Dallas, restaurants come and go all the time....

Celebrate Mom with Lavish Mother's Day Brunch at The Statler Sunday, May 11

South Dallas BubbleLife iReporter 4/28 1:50A Kelly Hunter

Everyone knows that Mom is a classic, and the best place to celebrate her big day is at The Statler, the iconic mid-century hotel in downtown Dallas. The Statler is hosting a lavish Mothers Day...

River Cruising with Messina Hof Founders Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo in Burgundy

Texas Wine Lover 4/25 4:40A Jeff Cope

AmaWaterways AmaCello Imagine sipping a glass of your favorite Texas wine while cruising down a river in Burgundy, surrounded by rolling vineyards and centuries-old castles. Sounds dreamy, right?...

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THOUGHTFUL GIFT IDEAS FOR MOTHER’S DAY

The Middle Page 4/27 3:49A Cathy Williamson

Celebrating Mother s Day: Thoughtful Gift Ideas for all of the mamas Hello, ladies! I hope you all have had a great weekend. I hosted my mom s 85th birthday dinner at our home on Friday night. It was...

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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,...

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Everything comes together in one big game for Jacob deGrom and the Texas Rangers offense

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/30 3:09A Associated Press

Texas had a much-needed offensive breakout while deGrom struck out seven over six scoreless innings for his first win in more than two years.

Yainer Diaz drives in 3 runs to help the Astros rally to a 6-4 win over the Tigers

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/30 2:52A Associated Press

The Astros scored three runs in the sixth and seventh innings — all with two outs — for a 6-2 lead.

Spurs' Castle wins rookie of the year, joining Wembanyama as back-to-back San Antonio winners

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/30 2:22A Associated Press

Castle got 92 first-place votes, easily topping Zaccharie Risacher of the Atlanta Hawks and Jaylen Wells of the Memphis Grizzlies.

Altuve and Walker each hit a 2-run homer to help the Astros beat the Tigers 8-5

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/29 3:27A Associated Press

Christian Walker also had a two-run shot in the fourth to begin Houston’s comeback from a 3-0 deficit.

Johnston has quickest goal to start a Stars playoff game in 6-2 win over Avs for 3-2 series lead

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/29 1:42A Associated Press

Wyatt Johnston scored 9 seconds into Game 5.

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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...

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Houston, Dallas rank among worst in U.S. for ozone pollution, air quality report reveals

Spectrum Local News Health 4/30 6:15A Christine Sanchez

Almost half of the U.S. population lives with “unhealthy” levels of harmful air pollution, a report from the American Lung Association reveals.

Baylor Scott & White-leased medical complex in Plano bought by LA firm

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/25 6:55A Aayush Gupta

A Los Angeles-based real estate investment firm has acquired a medical complex in Plano. The 49,228-square-foot property was first developed in 2022 and is fully leased.

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.

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When was beer invented?

Live Science 5/2 11:00P

Beer is one of the most popular beverages in the world, with nearly every country having its own local lager. In the U.S. alone, the overall beer market in 2023 totaled $116.9...

Burrata Caprese

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/1 11:00P Krista

This baked burrata caprese with roasted cherry tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic reduction is the perfect easy summer appetizer. Served on buttery, toasty sourdough for the most...

The Case for Homemade Guacamole

Love and Lemons 5/1 1:55A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

A few weeks ago, I went out to dinner with friends at a neighborhood Mexican restaurant. As we looked over the menu (I was deciding between portobello tacos or veggie...

Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Fires Up the Flavor for National Bar-B-Que Month

Restaurant News 5/1 1:49A RestaurantNews.com

Celebrating a Time-Honored Texas Tradition with Bold Flavors and Southern Flair Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) As the aroma of smoked meat begins to fill the Texas air,...

Oatmeal Waffles With Strawberry Compote

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/30 11:00P Krista

Oatmeal Waffles are a delicious start to any morning, especially when they re topped with a fresh strawberry vanilla bean compote. They re crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and all around...