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Top Stories: ➊ – Lyric Stage Announced Winners from the 16th Annual Schmidt and Jones Awards (Tuesday), ➋ – Mikko Rantanen has a goal and 2 assists for Stars in 5-2 win over Jets to take a 2-1 series lead (Monday), ➌ – Garages of America Continues Expansion with Phase II in Allen (Tuesday), ➍ – Tiffany Derry Spills the Tea on Her First Season as a ‘MasterChef’ Judge (Wednesday), ➎ – Vineyard Cruise: A Unique Wine Adventure at Wildseed Farms (Tuesday)

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Verdigris Ensemble adds dance to a new restaging of ‘Shams'

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 5/17 6:32A Kimberly Richard

Two years after Verdigris Ensemble’s evocative world premiere of Shams , the Dallas choral ensemble is restaging the immersive production and adding a new element: live dance by Bruce Wood Dance...

The best advice comes from experience: SMU seniors speak up

The Daily Campus News 5/17 6:09A Elle Stewart, Contributor

As a graduating senior, I started thinking about what I would tell my first-year self if I had the chance. The transition into college can be overwhelming, from figuring out...

A senior’s love letter to her favorite spots in Dallas

The Daily Campus News 5/17 4:46A Elle Stewart, Contributor

When I arrived at SMU four years ago, I was nervous, excited and eager to start a new chapter. I felt lucky as there were other students here from my hometown of Chicago, but...

Former First Lady Laura Bush releases her 2025 summer reading list for kids

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 5/17 3:00A Lauren Harper

As summer break approaches for students across North Texas, former First Lady Laura Bush released her 2025 Summer Reading List for Kids. On Instagram, the Bush Center said...

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....

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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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Summer DEALS + Target STEALS! ?

The Sister Studio 5/17 4:08A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Saturday my friends! The weekend is HERE and I hope you all get to soak it up! This upcoming week is our last week of school before summer (I truly can t believe this year went by so...

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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