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Lyric Stage Announced Winners from the 16th Annual Schmidt and Jones Awards

Dallas Theater Center announces 2025-2026 season

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Top Stories: ➊ – Mikko Rantanen has a goal and 2 assists for Stars in 5-2 win over Jets to take a 2-1 series lead (Monday), ➋ – Garages of America Continues Expansion with Phase II in Allen (Tuesday), ➌ – Lyric Stage Announced Winners from the 16th Annual Schmidt and Jones Awards (Tuesday), ➍ – Texas A&M edges 4-time defending champ Oklahoma for top overall seed in NCAA softball tourney (Monday), ➎ – Vineyard Cruise: A Unique Wine Adventure at Wildseed Farms (Tuesday)

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Former President George W. Bush draws inspiration close to his Dallas home in his latest paintings

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 5/16 6:09A CBS Texas

Former President George W. Bush didn't need to look too far for inspiration for his newest works of art. The 78-year-old has brushed portraits of world leaders and people who immigrated to the U.S....

Jarred Shaw, Dallas native and basketball player in Indonesia, could face death penalty over...

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 5/15 5:49A CBS Texas

An American basketball player for the Indonesian league was arrested after allegedly attempting to smuggle illegal drugs to the country, Indonesian authorities said Thursday....

North Texas native Breanna Nix makes American Idol's top 3, set to return home before finals

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 5/13 2:52A Julia Falcon

A Denton native has made it to the American Idol top three and is making a stop in her hometown before the finals. Breanna Nix, a 25-year-old stay-at-home mom, is returning to Denton on May 14 for her...

Why are Texas schools hiring uncertified teachers? Not enough certified ones are applying

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 5/12 1:38A Lacey Beasley

Schools in Texas are struggling to get and keep certified teachers in the classroom, educators say. The Texas Education Agency said that for the 2024-2025 school year , 43,800...

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.

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Lyric Stage Announced Winners from the 16th Annual Schmidt and Jones Awards

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 5/13 6:27A Juliette DC

Lyric Stage presented the 16 th annual Schmidt & Jones Awards on May 6 at Moody Performance Hall with students giving riveting performances. Scott Guenther, Lyric Stages managing and co-artistic...

Garages of America Continues Expansion with Phase II in Allen

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 5/13 5:27A Carolyn Alvey

Garages of America, the pioneers of the Luxury Garages You Own concept, will break ground in May on the second phase of its highly sought-after garage condos in Allen. In 2019, Garages of America...

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...

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Where to Eat a Great Brunch in Dallas

Eater Dallas 5/16 3:04A Courtney E. Smith

The breakfast Benedict at the Charlotte. | Dan Pagnett New this month are Southern brunch bites at the Charlotte and Japanese pancakes at Le PasSage In Dallas, brunch is a contact sport that ends in...

Un Sueño Vineyard: Building a Dream for All

Texas Wine Lover 5/16 12:30A Ron Martin

There’s something uniquely different about Un Sueño Vineyard – something that goes beyond the vines, the view, and even the wine itself. It’s a place built not just on the...

Kessaku Elevates Late-Night Dining with Monthly Izakaya Dinner Party Series

Crave DFW 5/15 8:08A Steven Doyle

Kessaku invites guests to escape into the flavors and atmosphere of Tokyo with its monthly Izakaya Dinner Party series. The next culinary event will take place on Wednesday, May 28 , continuing the...

Lonesome Dove Western Bistro is a Culinary Journey Through the American West

Crave DFW 5/14 8:50A Steven Doyle

Wagyu Tomahawk In Fort Worth s historic Stockyards District, Lonesome Dove Western Bistro stands as a testament to Chef Tim Love s innovative approach to cuisine. Since its inception in 2000, this...

Tiffany Derry Spills the Tea on Her First Season as a ‘MasterChef’ Judge

Eater Dallas 5/14 5:32A Courtney E. Smith

Chef Tiffany Derry | Mia Valdez She had to leave the inaugural weekend of her own food festival to start shooting Chef Tiffany Derry is living up to her designation as the busiest chef in Dallas ....

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SAVINGS GALORE!!!!????‍♀️

The Sister Studio 5/9 5:34A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy FRIDAY my friends! We made it!! I m sitting here drinking my coffee and just finished loading up my cart because there are some insane deals happening today!! I have an Aerie code (JEN35)...

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Vaccine teams in Mexico scramble over measles outbreak rippling out from Mennonite community

Spectrum Local News Health 5/9 3:42A Associated Press

Officials cite tens of thousands of new vaccinations, but infections have ballooned and spread past the community to Indigenous and other populations.

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Lyric Stage Announced Winners from the 16th Annual Schmidt and Jones Awards

Dallas Theater Center announces 2025-2026 season

Upcoming Events » see the full calendar

News » indicates external link

Former President George W. Bush draws inspiration close to his Dallas home in his latest paintings

Jarred Shaw, Dallas native and basketball player in Indonesia, could face death penalty over...

North Texas native Breanna Nix makes American Idol's top 3, set to return home before finals

Why are Texas schools hiring uncertified teachers? Not enough certified ones are applying

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

Lifestyle » indicates external link

Lyric Stage Announced Winners from the 16th Annual Schmidt and Jones Awards

Garages of America Continues Expansion with Phase II in Allen

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

Food & Dining » indicates external link

Where to Eat a Great Brunch in Dallas

Un Sueño Vineyard: Building a Dream for All

Kessaku Elevates Late-Night Dining with Monthly Izakaya Dinner Party Series

Lonesome Dove Western Bistro is a Culinary Journey Through the American West

Tiffany Derry Spills the Tea on Her First Season as a ‘MasterChef’ Judge

Fashion » indicates external link

SAVINGS GALORE!!!!????‍♀️

Health & Fitness » indicates external link

Vaccine teams in Mexico scramble over measles outbreak rippling out from Mennonite community

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