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After failed merger, here's what's next for Sunflower Bank

Dallas Business Journal 1/9 12:49A Holden Wilen

Sunflower Bank saw a proposed merger fall through near the end of 2024. Now, it's focusing on growth in Dallas and more than doubling the size of its headquarters in Preston...

Southern Methodist University names Jay Hartzell next president, effective in June

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 1/7 6:41A Julia Falcon

DALLAS Southern Methodist University has named a new president. Jay Hartzell, currently president of the University of Texas at Austin, will assume the title effective June 1...

SMU snags next president from UT

Dallas Business Journal 1/7 5:46A Will Anderson

The new president of the Dallas-based private school comes from the flagship UT campus down in Austin. He will replace Gerald Turner, who is retiring.

Mahjong Molly combines passion for ancient tile game and education, runs successful teaching...

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 1/7 12:57A Lauren Crawford

A Dallas woman turned her passion for the ancient tile game, Mahjong, into a successful teaching business. " Mahjong Molly " has been part of the recent boom of the game , while also creating personal...

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Last Chance to Experience the Enchanting Tianyu Lights Festival in Grand Prairie

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 1/14 2:45A Dana Cobb

The Tianyu Lights Festival, produced by Tianyu Arts & Culture, Inc., North Americas leading producer of larger-than-life lantern festivals, will officially close for the season on January 19, 2025....

HP LitFest Presents Flick Fest

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 1/13 11:00P Brynn Bagot Public Relations

Flick Fest, the primary fundraising event for the Highland Park Literary Festival (HP LitFest), will feature acclaimed screenwriter and two-time Academy Award nominee, David Magee . It will be held...

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Finally, Dallas Gets a Pizza Fest

Eater Dallas 1/17 4:06A Courtney E. Smith

Eataly Plus a big sexy steak at Al Biernat’s, supporting wildfire survivors with food, and 7-Eleven’s high fashion collab Eater Dallas has been trying to manifest a pizza fest in Dallas for the last...

14 Feverishly Romantic Dallas Restaurants

Eater Dallas 1/17 2:11A Courtney E. Smith

The atmosphere, food, and service make Georgie one of the city’s most romantic restaurants. | Kathy Tran Where to find flickering candles, cozy booths, and delicious bites for a romantic date night...

Al Biernat’s Partners with Dean & Peeler to Introduce Exclusive Premium Beef

Crave DFW 1/16 5:09A craveDFW

Al Biernat’s , a Dallas Steakhouse staple,is thrilled to announce a new partnership with San Antonio-based Dean & Peeler , introducing exclusive premium beef products available only at Al Biernat’s....

H-E-B Is Finally Going to Open a Store in Dallas

Eater Dallas 1/16 3:01A Courtney E. Smith

H-E-B It’s coming to Far North Dallas No more driving to Plano, Waxahachie, or Frisco to visit your local H-E-B (or settling for a Central Market trip to get H-E-B store brand products and walking out...

Have Dallas Restaurant Owners Learned to Appreciate an Affordable Menu?

Eater Dallas 1/16 2:00A Courtney E. Smith

Kathy Tran Following the success of Goodwins, restaurant operators seem to be realizing that lower prices get customers to return The word “affordable” doesn’t mean the same thing to everyone. But for...

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Don’t Miss This!!???

The Sister Studio 1/12 3:52A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Sunday my friends! I m enjoying a slow morning here with my coffee, snuggled up because it s SO cold here this morning. My kids had snow days last Thursday and Friday, so it made the...