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

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Top Stories: ➊ – Preservation Park Cities Launches “The Houses Of The Park Cities” Highlighting The Area’s Historic Architecture (Friday), ➋ – Automobile auction facility catches on fire again, less than 6 months apart (Sunday), ➌ – Former coach sets sights on developing homegrown talent with new youth football academy (Wednesday), ➍ – Capsized kayakers rescued from Hickory Creek (Thursday), ➎ – City of Highland Village receives national recognition for workplace wellness (Wednesday)

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Just the Facts with Mayor Ron Robertson — May 2024

crosstimbersgazette.com 5/8 8:53A Contributing Writer

Please join us at the Monday, May 13th Town Council Meeting where Roger Tighe will be sworn in as the Town’s first police chief and where Mayor Pro Tem Steven Hill, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Rudy Castillo...

Rockwall ISD high school art students earn highest rating at state competition

Blue Ribbon News 5/8 8:46A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (May 8, 2024) Rockwall High School and Rockwall-Heath High School visual art students recently competed in the Visual Art Scholastic Event state competition in...

U-turns no longer allowed in front of Marty B’s

crosstimbersgazette.com 5/8 7:44A Mark Smith

Southbound drivers may no longer make U-turns on FM 407 in front of Marty B s. Due to several car crashes and lots of traffic congestion caused by vehicles stopped in the left...

Lewisville student is first in LISD history to be awarded prestigious Stamps Scholarship

crosstimbersgazette.com 5/8 6:37A Mark Smith

Lewisville High School senior Jesus Barrios recently became the first Lewisville ISD student in district history to be awarded the prestigious Stamps Scholarship, according to...

Harvest Happenings — May 2024

crosstimbersgazette.com 5/8 6:12A Contributing Writer

Last month, Magnolia Realty Argyle invited their clients, friends, and partners to a private showing of the new movie, “Unsung Hero.” This film is based on a true story about a ‘mum’s faith stands...

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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...

Each Moment Matter’s Keynoter Christy Cashman To Share Her “Unbridled” Story Of Coping With Loss

My Sweet Charity 5/7 6:30A Jeanne Prejean

Jane Seymour and Christy Cashman have a lot in common. Besides both being actresses, producers and writers, they both understand the process of coping with grief. Jane Seymour (File photo) Christy...

Mental Health Is Focus Of Latest Communities Foundation Fundraising Campaign With Matching Gifts

My Sweet Charity 5/6 12:30P Glenn Hunter

Communities Foundation of Texas campaign series* To mark Mental Health Awareness Month in May, the Ramesh and Kalpana Bhatia Family Foundation is teaming up with Communities Foundation of Texas to...

JUST IN: Courtney Derderian And Nina Sachse To Co-Chair 2025 Cattle Baron’s Ball

My Sweet Charity 5/6 8:30A Jeanne Prejean

As 2024 Cattle Baron s Ball Co-Chairs Lora Farris and Marjon Henderson are prepping final plans for the big hoedown for the American Cancer Society North Texas fundraiser at Southfork on Saturday,...

JUST IN: 2024 Soup’s On! $598K Record-Breaker Check And 2025 Leadership Revealed

My Sweet Charity 5/6 4:30A Jeanne Prejean

Despite the threat of rain, The Stewpot Alliance was on top of the world or, at least on top of The Henry rooftop Thursday with longtime supporters Margie and Ray Francis and Sarah and First...

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Village Beach Club Announces Summer Talent Line-Up

Crave DFW 5/8 9:37A Steven Doyle

The Village Beach Club invites Dallasites to make waves this summer as it unveils its new look and exciting lineup of DJs set to turn up the heat at Dallas’ premier poolside destination, featuring ...

Something New at Dive Coastal!

Crave DFW 5/8 8:29A Steven Doyle

This staple seafood destination, Dive Coastal , nestled in Snider Plaza presents a diverse selection of delicious, healthy offerings, ranging from shareable plates to sandwiches to handcrafted drinks,...

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...

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...

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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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Texas Rangers score 10 runs in second inning, beat Oakland Athletics 15-8

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/8 1:17A Associated Press

Texas’ 15 runs matched a season high, and its 19 hits set a new mark.

Gilgeous-Alexander has 29 points to help Thunder roll past Mavericks in Game 1 of West semifinals

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/8 12:35A Associated Press

Gilgeous-Alexander had 29 points, nine rebounds and nine assists to help Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 117-95 on Tuesday night.

Avalanche got legs under them in another comeback to beat fading Stars in 2nd-round opener

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/8 12:04A Associated Press

Colorado had its first three-goal comeback in a playoff game since 1997.

Texans owner McNair says Tank Dell will make 'full recovery' after being wounded in shooting

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/7 1:26A Associated Press

Houston Texans owner Cal McNair said Dell will make a “full recovery” after he was wounded in a shootout at a Florida restaurant last month.

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.

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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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Pioneer executives get big payday from Exxon Mobil deal

Dallas Business Journal 5/8 9:39A Holden Wilen

Former CEO Scott Sheffield and other executives were in line to receive a total $141.4 million in so-called "golden parachute" payments in connection with the transaction,...

Prime Data Centers eyes Garland for potential site

Dallas Business Journal 5/8 9:30A Plamedie Ifasso

California-based data center operator and developer Prime Data Centers was founded in 2017 and has two facilities in Dallas.

Linda McMahon confirmed as Dallas Economic Development Corp. CEO

Dallas Business Journal 5/8 8:11A Plamedie Ifasso

The Dallas Economic Development Corp was formed in 2022 and aims to support local businesses, promote economic development and enhance infrastructure in Dallas.

Popular ramen spot Wabi House to open new location at The Star

Dallas Business Journal 5/8 8:01A Noor Adatia

For Wabi House, the process of finding a third location began in early 2022, said partner and operator Christopher Huynh. Gaylord Parkway is a major thoroughfare in an...

Pizza Inn Takes Home a Golden OBIE Award for Bambi and Friends Campaign

Restaurant News 5/7 11:04A RestaurantNews.com

Beloved Family Buffet wins big from the Out of Home Advertising Association of America Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Three cheers for Pizza Inn , America’s Favorite...