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The Storehouse Community Center Names Joan Smith 2025 Volunteer of the Year

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Top Stories: ➊ – Dallas Theater Center announces 2025-2026 season (Saturday), ➋ – Mikko Rantanen has 4-point 3rd period for Stars to unbelievably knock former team out of playoffs (Sunday), ➌ – The Storehouse Community Center Names Joan Smith 2025 Volunteer of the Year (Thursday), ➍ – University Park mansion debuts at $18.5M, leads DFW's luxury home listings (Saturday), ➎ – Texas constitutional amendment aims to keep state judges from releasing violent offenders on low bail (Sunday)

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Irish paper company to close Forney mill, cut hundreds of jobs

Dallas Business Journal 5/8 9:43A Plamedie Ifasso

The first round of cuts is anticipated to begin in late June and will impact positions including production staff, supervisors and the vice president of the mill.

Dallas Theater Center announces 2025-2026 season

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 5/3 5:56A Kimberly Richard

There’s something new, something classic and a lot of laughter, drama, history and music in Dallas Theater Center’s recently announced 2025 -2026 season. The season includes Noises Off, a classic...

University Park mansion debuts at $18.5M, leads DFW's luxury home listings

Dallas Business Journal 5/3 4:31A Alexa Reed

Even in the world of luxury real estate, some sellers are adjusting their strategies, with one lavish mansion in Dallas' Preston Hollow neighborhood recently knocking more...

Popular NorthPark restaurant Joey may be headed to Uptown

Dallas Business Journal 5/2 5:20A Noor Adatia

The Uptown restaurant would mark its second location in North Texas. Joey, based in Vancouver, Canada, is known for its globally inspired menu, serving dishes from around the...

Emmanuel Acho calls for honest dialogue to drive change at Bush Center Event

The Daily Campus News 5/1 4:08A Anthony Rosado, General Assignme

Emmanuel Acho, a former NFL linebacker, sports analyst and thought leader, explained the importance of challenging the status quo with uncomfortable conversations during the...

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The Storehouse Community Center Names Joan Smith 2025 Volunteer of the Year

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 5/8 4:48A Elizabeth Lenart

Smith, who has volunteered since 2016, was the guest of honor at the Storehouses 2025 volunteer appreciation event at Riders Field, where she threw out the first pitch before a Frisco RoughRiders...

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

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 5/2 8:00A 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...

BOOK REVIEW: MURDER AT MEADOWS LAKE CLUBHOUSE by Debbie De Louise

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 4/29 10:54A KAREN SIDDALL

Murder at Meadows Lake Clubhouse Soup the Supernatural Kitten Mysteries, #1 by Debbie De Louise A fun start to this new cozy mystery series with an unusual premise and engaging main characters. ...

Texas Woman's University Exhibit Explores Intersection of Art and Nursing

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 4/29 9:33A Juliette DC

Fourteen student artists from Texas Womans arts program will launch an inaugural group exhibit featuring works that explore the intersection of art and nursing, with a focus on health care issues...

Dallas Cinco de Mayo Parade celebrates can-do spirit - Saturday, May 3, on historic Jefferson Blvd

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 4/29 9:19A Taylor Mayad

Celebrating Hispanic heritage and tradition, the Dallas Cinco de Mayo Parade presented by the Oak Cliff Coalition for the Arts (OCCA) is set for Saturday, May 3, from 8 a.m.-noon in Dallas Oak Cliff...

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Celebrate Mother’s Day at José with Bubbles & Besos Brunch

Crave DFW 5/8 8:00A Steven Doyle

Carnitas José, Dallas’ award-winning destination for regional Mexican cuisine, invites families to celebrate Mother’s Day in style on Sunday, May 11, 2025 , with a special event, “Bubbles & Besos: A...

Wine Review: 2022 Caymus California Cabernet Sauvignon

Crave DFW 5/8 6:37A Steven Doyle

The 2022 Caymus California Cabernet Sauvignon is a testament to the Wagner family s dedication to crafting wines that marry opulence with elegance. Sourced from diverse regions across California, this...

Where Do You Think Tom Cruise Should Eat Barbecue in Dallas?

Eater Dallas 5/8 6:21A Courtney E. Smith

Hearts right back at ya, Tom. | Getty Images He said something about a movie too, whatever It’s been a real celeb gaggle in DFW lately. The cast of Landman , which films in Weatherford , has been...

Barsotti’s Fine Food and Liqueurs for Solid Handmade Pastas

Crave DFW 5/8 6:14A Steven Doyle

Creste Sunday G ravy Barsotti’s Fine Food and Liqueurs , located at 4208 Oak Lawn Avenue in Dallas , is a reimagined Italian-American restaurant with deep local roots. Formerly known as Carbone’s Fine...

All the Restaurants You Need to Plan a Road Trip to From Dallas

Eater Dallas 5/7 6:18A Courtney E. Smith

Smudge stick salad at Ishtia in Kemah. | JIA Media Pack the car and get ready to eat Considering the incredible abundance of dining options within the Dallas city limits , it’s easy to slip into a...

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ULTIMATE Gift Guide for Mother’s Day!

The Sister Studio 4/27 3:45A Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday, my friends! I hope everyone has a restful Sunday today and can reset for the week ahead. I ve been seeing a bunch of requests for Mother s Day gift ideas in DMs lately, so I rounded up a...