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Opal Lee receives honorary doctorate degree from SMU

A Gentle Reminder: Mother’s Day Is Not Limited To Birth Moms

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Top Stories: ➊ – Just the Facts with Mayor Ron Robertson — May 2024 (Wednesday), ➋ – Meet East Dallas - A free event showcasing East Dallas businesses (Thursday), ➌ – Family Gateway Is Shifting From A Lunch “Opportunity” To Dancing With “Denim And Diamonds” (Wednesday), ➍ – 7 key retirement deadlines you will not want to miss (Thursday), ➎ – Town partially closes Twin Coves Park (Monday)

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Highland Village City Update — May 2024

crosstimbersgazette.com 5/13 1:51A Contributing Writer

This is my final article as Mayor of Highland Village the last two years have certainly flown by! I am so deeply thankful for the opportunity to serve in the city that raised...

Opal Lee receives honorary doctorate degree from SMU

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 5/12 8:39A NBCDFW Staff

Dr. Opal Lee , received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Southern Methodist University at the University’s May 11 commencement ceremony. Lee is a civil rights icon who championed...

Bartonville Town Update — May 2024

crosstimbersgazette.com 5/12 2:44A Contributing Writer

Hello Bartonville! The recent heavy rains have exacerbated several drainage issues around town, including a washed-out culvert on W. Jeter. Town staff is working to address...

News from Double Oak Town Hall — May 2024

crosstimbersgazette.com 5/11 6:37A Contributing Writer

Double Oak Mayor Patrick Johnson Hello Double Oak Citizens, It is an exciting time in our town! Elections and anniversary celebrations always bring a sense of community spirit. How did the elections...

The SoapBox: Fishnet Friends

crosstimbersgazette.com 5/11 2:33A Brandi Chambless

In my “29” years on earth, I treasure life’s misadventures, the likes of which could have never been personally orchestrated even if I tried. Even when at my own expense, they...

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A Gentle Reminder: Mother’s Day Is Not Limited To Birth Moms

My Sweet Charity 5/11 8:00P Jeanne Prejean

MySweetCharity* Today is the day when mothers and grandmothers are celebrated with brunches, cards, gifts and hugs. But there’s another group of women who rather dread this annual date. For the ones...

VNA’s 2024 Celebrity Chef Aaron “Ultimate BBQ Pitmaster” Franklin Was Smoking Hot

My Sweet Charity 5/10 12:30P Jeanne Prejean

After years of culinary chefs holding court in the VNA with tours of the kitchen and presentations in the main room, its Celebrity Chef fundraiser went for a different feel — barbecue. Paula Lambert...

Wings Of Spring Was Heads And Tails As Literacy Achieves Assesses Future Priorities

My Sweet Charity 5/9 12:30P Glenn Hunter

Change has been afoot at Literacy Achieves , whose mission is teaching English and life skills to non-English-speaking adults and their young children. Vicki Keifer and Patrick Means and Laura...

Meet East Dallas - A free event showcasing East Dallas businesses

Flower Mound BubbleLife iReporter 5/8 9:58P Deborah Brown

Come Meet Your Neighbors! Join neighbors and sample some of East Dallas restaurants, artisans, and local businesses at the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerces Meet East Dallas to be held on...

Family Gateway Is Shifting From A Lunch “Opportunity” To Dancing With “Denim And Diamonds”

My Sweet Charity 5/8 6:31A Jeanne Prejean

Denim and Diamonds with Neal McCoy* Unlike years past, when Family Gateway held its Gateway to Opportunity featuring such speakers as former First Lady Laura Bush , her daughters Jenna Bush Hager and...

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Texas Wine Country Experience the Adventure of a Lifetime

Texas Wine Lover 5/12 7:28P digitalguider

Texas wine country offers an experience that s as unique and bold as the state itself. Imagine yourself cruising down scenic highways, windows rolled down, and the warm Texas...

A Deep Dive into the World of Winemaking – How Red Wine Is Made

Texas Wine Lover 5/10 12:25A Amie Nemec

Red wine can only be made from grapes that have red or purple skin. The grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness to ensure the best flavors and quality. A boutique winery and anyone making high-end...

Blossoming Mothers Day Brunch at Sheraton Dallas

Flower Mound BubbleLife iReporter 5/8 3:44A Culver Public Relations

Sheraton Dallas , is hosting an indulgent Mothers Day brunch buffet to celebrate the mothers and special women in your life on Sunday, May 12 from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm. ...

Malai Kitchen Features Tequila Cocktails for the Month of May

Crave DFW 5/7 10:06A Steven Doyle

Malai Kitchen , the Thai and Vietnamese restaurant with four DFW locations, is offering specialty tequila drinks for the month of May with a feature cocktail each week! The first week in May...

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...

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EMBRACING THE ELEGANCE OF BLACK SUNDRESSES

The Middle Page 5/9 1:39A Cathy Williamson

EMBRACING THE ELEGANCE OF BLACK SUNDRESSES Hi! I hope you all have had a good week thus far! I must admit that I can t travel and recover quite as fast as I used to. Do you all feel like this after a...

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...

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No. 1 seed Texas, three-time defending champ Oklahoma earn top spots in NCAA softball draw

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/13 1:30A Associated Press

Longtime rivals Texas and Oklahoma are primed to go out in style in their final Big 12 seasons before joining the Southeastern Conference.

Charter flights for WNBA road games was an early Mother's Day gift for players with children

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/13 12:47A Associated Press

Many players would not take their kids on the road due to the requirements for young children when flying on commercial flights.

Celtics and Mavericks lean on dynamic duos to take 2-1 leads in their respective semifinal series

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/12 9:29A Associated Press

Both series resume with Game 4s on Monday night.

Musa has goal, assist to propel Dallas to 2-1 victory over Austin

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/12 1:40A Associated Press

Dallas leads the all-time series 6-2-2.

Elias Díaz has 2 hits including a tiebreaking single in a six-run 7th, Rockies beat Rangers 8-3

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/12 1:02A Associated Press

Colorado won its first series of the season with an 8-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night

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Your Mental Health: Recent pattern of violence against women casts light on toxic masculinity

Spectrum Local News Health 5/9 6:08A Nicole Cross

One out of four women will be the victim of a violent crime, according to the CDC.

Workers often forfeit hundreds of dollars on a popular workplace benefit

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/9 5:58A Andy Medici

Workers are losing out on hundreds of dollars in flexible spending account money.

Dallas-based Steward Health Care files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/6 10:48A Ryan Lynch

The for-profit, physician-owned system — and 166 of its affiliated debtors — filed May 6 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.

Latticework brings in $345M for health care investments

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/3 9:25A Holden Wilen

Latticework Capital Management, which focuses on making control investments in lower-middle market health care companies, has closed its second major fund. Read on to learn...

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Instant Pot Mongolian Beef

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/12 11:00P Krista

This 30-minute Instant Pot Mongolian beef with fresh broccoli is a one-pot twist on a classic take-out meal. The sweet n savory sauce with hints of spice throughout make it the perfect Asian-style...

Air Fryer Asparagus

Love and Lemons 5/12 2:30A Jeanine Donofrio

This air fryer asparagus recipe is one of the quickest, easiest spring side dishes. It calls for 5 basic ingredients, and it s ready in under 10 minutes. I love that even though it s that simple (5...

32 of the most colorful birds on Earth

Live Science 5/11 4:00A sascha.pare@futurenet.com (Sasch

Nature produces some truly extravagant costumes, and birds have evolved more than their fair share of dazzling outfits. Often, it s the male birds that steal the show with...

Unlock Dessert Bliss in 10 Minutes with This Easy Oreo Fluff Recipe!

Cooking Chew 5/10 11:30A Renee Groskreutz

Today, we re diving into a dessert that s as fun to make as it is to eat Oreo fluff. This creamy and whimsical dessert is a favorite The post Unlock Dessert Bliss in 10...

Twin Peaks Caps off Q1 2024 with New Restaurants, Agreements, Menus and Acclaim

Restaurant News 5/10 8:40A RestaurantNews.com

The ultimate sports bar leads off the year with notable achievements Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Twin Peaks Restaurants scored early and often in the first quarter of...