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Top Stories: ➊ – BREAK OUT THE SUMMER DRESSES // FEATURING JULIA AMORY (Saturday), ➋ – The Best Dishes Eater Dallas Ate in April (Tuesday), ➌ – Kroger employee stabbed multiple times in robbery attempt, Fort Worth police say (Wednesday), ➍ – Wisdom Wednesday: Yo-Yo Ma (Friday), ➎ – Where resilience meets success: Texas Gun Shows triumph over adversity (Sunday)

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Pinnacle Bank Texas buys Fort Worth's tallest tower with $12.3M bid at foreclosure auction

Dallas Business Journal 5/7 8:02A Seth Bodine

The 40-story tower was purchased May 7 at a foreclosure auction by the lender that alleged the previous owner defaulted on its debt.

Historic Fort Worth Inc.’s Hidden Gardens Tour Celebrates 20 Years With A Private Viewing and Patron...

PaperCity Magazine 5/7 3:42A Courtney Dabney

Historic Fort Worth Inc. hosted its 20th annual Hidden Gardens tour over the weekend. A private viewing of five fabulous gardens located in the Bellaire and Overton...

Fort Worth voters approve hotel tax increase to fund convention center expansion

Dallas Business Journal 5/6 11:19A Seth Bodine

The 2% increase in hotel occupancy tax will provide millions to help fund Fort Worth's downtown convention center expansion. Read on to see what changes lie ahead, who the...

Lights Out, DFW! is asking for volunteers

NBCDFW.com (Local) 5/6 5:54A Lucy Ladis

What to Know Peak spring bird migration is from April 19 through May 12. Billions of birds migrate through Texas and are subject to light pollution. The Dallas-Fort Worth area is the third most...

How to celebrate: May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

NBCDFW.com (Local) 5/6 4:34A Alanna Quillen

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month . NBC 5 is highlighting North Texans who are proud of their culture and how it has shaped what it means to be part of...

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Spring 2024 Commencement to Graduate More Than 2,500

TCU News 5/6 9:55A kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

?Texas Christian University and Brite Divinity School will present degrees at three ceremonies on Saturday, May 11, at the Ed and Rae?Schollmaier?Arena.

Veterans Plaza to be Upgraded with University Drive Enhancements

TCU News 5/3 5:06A kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

TCU's plaza will be reworked?to improve pedestrian safety along this prominent corridor, while enhancing visibility and awareness of the Veterans Memorial.

Throwback Thursday: Chinese New Year Celebration at M.G. Ellis

FWISD News 5/3 4:35A

May is Asian American / Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

Wisdom Wednesday: Yo-Yo Ma

FWISD News 5/3 4:34A

May is Asian American / Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

Tarrant County College Celebrates Class of 2024 May 15-16

TCC News 5/1 10:48A PR Marketing

FORT WORTH, Texas — Tarrant County College will confer more than 9,000 diplomas and certificates during its 55th commencement celebration May 15 and 16 at Dickies Arena in...

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ERCOT forecasts high electric demand May 8; no conservation needed

Community Impact 5/7 8:06A hnorton@communityimpact.com (Han

Texas’ grid operator issued a “weather watch” ahead of high temperatures May 8, but officials are not asking Texans to conserve energy.

DART begins testing Silver Line vehicles on local rails

Community Impact 5/6 7:00P cfarr@communityimpact.com (Colby

Dallas Area Rapid Transit began testing vehicles for the Silver Line rail on May 5 and announced plans to continue tests into 2025, according to a news release.

Carroll ISD staff to receive additional raises

Community Impact 5/6 7:00P jperriello@communityimpact.com (

The Carroll ISD board of trustees approved additional pay increases for paraprofessional and auxiliary staff at an April 29 meeting.

April Amazon Best Sellers

Brighton the Day 5/6 5:13A megan hopkins

We baaaaack with another list of Amazon best sellers. This is one of my favorite lists to pull each month because I love seeing what YOU love — and this month s collection is...

Varghese Summersett opens law office in Southlake

Community Impact 5/6 3:00A cthorn@communityimpact.com (Cody

The Fort Worth-based law firm has 3 offices now in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

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Canada Family Vineyard Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 5/7 12:09A Jeff Cope

The majority of Texas grapes are grown in the Texas High Plains. For those vineyards that have been supplying grapes to wineries for many years, those vineyard names become as well known as the...

How Ready-to-Eat Meals Reinvent Dining for Busy Wine Enthusiasts

Texas Wine Lover 5/6 9:25P Guest

Wine and food go together like nothing else if you can get the combination right, and you’ve got the time to dedicate to making meals to pair with your favorite tipples, or the funds to splash on...

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Debuts Legendary Crispy, Curly Pepperoni and Mountain-Sized Pizzas in Greater...

Restaurant News 5/6 10:58A RestaurantNews.com

Mountain Mike s Pizza Opens in Cypress, Texas Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Expands in Lone Star State with Cypress Restaurant Newport Beach, CA ( RestaurantNews.com ) ...

May Is National Bar-B-Que Month and Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Celebrates Their Rich Tradition of Meat on...

Restaurant News 5/3 9:45A RestaurantNews.com

Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) For half a century, the tantalizing aroma of low and slow-cooked meats has been the pride of the Soulman’s Bar-B-Que menu. As May arrives,...

A Deep Dive into the World of Winemaking – The Basics of Wine Grapes

Texas Wine Lover 5/3 12:15A Amie Nemec

Some links are affiliate links meaning at no additional cost to you, this site may get a small commission if you make a purchase . Veraison Whether you are a long-time wine lover or new to enjoying...

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Jen-A-Peño is HERE!!! My Chomps box is LIVE!

The Sister Studio 5/5 5:40A Jennifer Reed

JEN-A-PEÑO IS HERE!!! You guys!!! I cannot even express to y all how excited I am about this! Today is the day, my Chomps limited edition Jen-a-peño box is HERE !!! They gave us their biggest discount...

BREAK OUT THE SUMMER DRESSES // FEATURING JULIA AMORY

The Middle Page 5/4 4:53A Cathy Williamson

BREAK OUT THE SUMMER DRESSES // FEATURING JULIA AMORY Hello, ladies! I hope you have had a fantastic week! Mine has been a whirlwind! I left last Sunday for Scottsdale, Arizona, on a retreat with the...

BEST of AMAZON!??????

The Sister Studio 4/30 1:19A Jennifer Reed

Happy Tuesday, friends!! I loved putting together this newsletter for y all today because this month s Amazon finds were just so, SO good!! I found so many items that are great quality and are...

TEN OF THE BEST SPRING SHIRTS

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

Hi, ladies! I hope you have had a great week! It s been a hectic one for sure around here! I am running a few errands today and packing because I head out tomorrow for a week. I am flying to...

Don’t Miss This!

The Sister Studio 4/25 11:27P Jennifer Reed

You guys, we made it to Friday!! The weekend is HERE, and I am so ready for it! I do feel like this week has flown by between school stuff for the kids, sports, and everything in between, it s been a...

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BB: Spencer Leads Rams With Freshman of the Year

Texas Wesleyan Rams 5/7 2:37A

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Texas Wesleyan's Jake Spencer was honored with the Freshman of the Year award within the conference. Spencer's inaugural collegiate season was marked by...

WGOLF: Tee Times Released for Nationals

Texas Wesleyan Rams 5/7 2:33A

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – (TEE TIMES & PAIRINGS) The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has released the tee times and pairings for the first two rounds of...

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Corey Seager hits a 3-run homer in the 8th inning to rally the Rangers past the A's 4-2

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/7 12:56A Associated Press

Corey Seager hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Texas Rangers rallied past the Oakland Athletics 4-2 on Monday night.

SB: Delarosa Captures Conference Honors

Texas Wesleyan Rams 5/6 10:10P

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - The Sooner Athletic Conference released its 2024 All-Conference Team on Monday afternoon as one members of the Texas Wesleyan softball program received...

BB: Rams Season Comes to End in Oklahoma City

Texas Wesleyan Rams 5/4 2:22A

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – The opening round of the SAC Tournament was played on Friday at Jim Wade Stadium, featuring the fourth-seeded Texas Wesleyan University against...

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The Texas Heat is Coming

VIP Realty 4/27 4:09A tom@57realty.com (Thomas Heinz)

Welcome to the Lone Star State Whether you're moving from the bustling streets of New York or the sunny coasts of California, one thing you'll notice pretty quickly is the...

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Effective Jun. 4, 2024, Christopher Lawrence, MD, will no longer be practicing medicine at...

Health Care Associates 5/7 5:37A Alysen Vilhena

Effective Jun. 4, 2024, Christopher Lawrence, MD, will no longer be practicing medicine at Healthcare Associates of Texas – McKinney South. Patients may obtain copies of their...

Can menopause cause high cholesterol?

Health Care Associates 5/1 7:00A Alysen Vilhena

Menopause affects each woman differently and can cause a variety of changes in her body. Changes in hormones and metabolism during menopause can affect the fats in a woman s blood, including...

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