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Top Stories: ➊ – Joint Swearing-In Ceremony for new Dallas Fire and Dallas Police Chiefs (Thursday), ➋ – Northbound U.S. 67 at Wheatland reopens after deadly crash in South Dallas (Thursday), ➌ – Houston, Dallas rank among worst in U.S. for ozone pollution, air quality report reveals (Wednesday), ➍ – Johnston has quickest goal to start a Stars playoff game in 6-2 win over Avs for 3-2 series lead (Tuesday), ➎ – Heavy rainfall leads to City of Dallas sanitary sewer overflow (Thursday)

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Heavy rainfall leads to City of Dallas sanitary sewer overflow

Dallas City News 5/1 10:57A City of Dallas

(May 1, 2025) Dallas Water Utilities (DWU) reports that recent heavy rainfall caused sanitary sewer overflows at several locations throughout the city. Three major drainage...

Joint Swearing-In Ceremony for new Dallas Fire and Dallas Police Chiefs

Dallas City News 5/1 8:41A City of Dallas

Join us for the swearing-in ceremony of the new Dallas Fire and Dallas Police Chiefs! Witness this momentous occasion in person as we welcome our new leaders in public safety. This event is a...

Northbound U.S. 67 at Wheatland reopens after deadly crash in South Dallas

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 5/1 6:00A NBCDFW Staff

The northbound lanes of U.S. 67, the Martin D. Love Freeway in Dallas, were closed for more than 10 hours after a deadly crash overnight. Dallas police say the two-vehicle...

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...

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Blue Ribbon Brilliance: Record-Breaking Night at the Equest Blue Ribbon Gala

South Dallas BubbleLife iReporter 5/2 3:00A Anna Davis

The 44 th Annual Equest Blue Ribbon Gala was a night where cowboy boots and big-hearted bidding came together in a spirited celebration that still has Dallas buzzing. On April 25, Gilleys Dallas was...

6 Essential Tips to Planning the Interiors for Your New Build

IBB Design 4/30 11:50P IBB AT Home

Congratulations on building your new home! This milestone is both thrilling and full of possibilities. But once the excitement settles, you may find yourself wondering, The...

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...

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Back to the High Plains: Rediscovering English Newsom Cellars

Texas Wine Lover 5/2 12:36A Laurinda Thomas

I’m not sure why it seems to take some sort of wine-related event for me to head to the Texas High Plains, as it is just a little over a two-hour drive to Lubbock and about 2½...

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...

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WHY BLACK IS ALWAYS IN STYLE—EVEN IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER

The Middle Page 5/5 3:41A Cathy Williamson

WHY BLACK IS ALWAYS IN STYLE—EVEN IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER Hello, ladies! I hope you have had a great week! I have to admit that I am super tired! I think life has caught up, and I am exhausted and...

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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DeSoto native overcomes adversity, signs with Miami Dolphins

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/5 9:33A Adam Rossow

It was a waiting game on draft day for DeSoto-native and NFL-hopeful Andrew Armstrong.

Houston Rockets sent to early playoff exit with 103-89 loss to Warriors in Game 7

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/5 4:06A Associated Press

The #2 seed was eliminated by Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.

Texas Rangers fire offensive coordinator Donnie Ecker after extended struggles

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/5 3:30A Associated Press

The decision was announced after the Rangers won 8-1 on Sunday in their series finale against AL West-leading Seattle.

Mikko Rantanen has 4-point 3rd period for Stars to unbelievably knock former team out of playoffs

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/4 4:51A Associated Press

The Stars beat Colorado 4-2 in Game 7 of the first round series.

Scheffler leads by 6 at hometown Byron Nelson as weather-delayed second round ends

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/3 8:31A Associated Press

The top-ranked player is 18 under with the low round each of the first two days.

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Measles jumps borders in North America with outbreaks in Canada, Mexico and U.S.

Spectrum Local News Health 5/1 2:29A Associated Press

North America’s three biggest measles outbreaks continue to balloon, with more than 2,500 known cases.

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.

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Dickey’s Builds Bigger Barbecue Flavor with New Smoke Stacks Menu

Restaurant News 5/5 2:15A RestaurantNews.com

Guests Can Now Customize Their Own Stacked Creations of Slow-Smoked Meats and Southern Sides Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is inviting guests to...

Knot To Be Missed: Papa Murphy’s Launches Garlic Knots to Satisfy Guest Cravings for Savory,...

Restaurant News 5/5 2:10A RestaurantNews.com

The new menu addition delivers fresh-baked, buttery goodness – perfect for pairing with pizza or enjoying on their own – and joins the brand s popular Mix n Match lineup....

Taco Salad Bowl

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/4 11:00P Krista

Who needs tortillas?! These Taco Salad Bowls pack in all the deliciousness of a taco, minus the empty carbs. With seasoned ground beef, crisp romaine, black beans, and all your favorite taco toppings,...

The Future of California’s Climate-Smart Farming Programs

Civil Eats 5/4 10:00P Naoki Nitta

The first part 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. In 2019, as California’s...

Easy Scones

Love and Lemons 5/4 2:20A Jeanine Donofrio

The best scones are buttery, flaky, and moist inside. They re crisp and crumbly around the edges, perfect for pairing with a cup of coffee or tea. Scones can get a bad rap for...