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EMPOWER Champions Foster Parents for National Foster Care Month in May

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Top Stories: ➊ – Oilers beat Stars 4-1, take a commanding 3-1 lead in Western Conference final series (Wednesday), ➋ – Jung's run-scoring single in the eighth helps Rangers beat Blue Jays 2-0 (Wednesday), ➌ – EMPOWER Champions Foster Parents for National Foster Care Month in May (Wednesday), ➍ – Shelton Announces 2024-2025 Staff SPARK Awards (Wednesday), ➎ – Exploring Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa: Where Wine Meets Relaxation (Thursday)

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The Gault in Central Texas is reshaping history, telling the story of the earliest humans in the...

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 5/24 7:57A Robbie Owens

On an unremarkable stretch of roadway, just north of Austin, you'll find Gault. It's an archaeological site so significant that textbooks have been rewritten and experts have...

Tom Cruise visits Dallas for premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 5/23 4:55A Julia Falcon

Hollywood star Tom Cruise made an appearance at a Dallas movie theater Thursday night to promote the final installment of his Mission: Impossible franchise . Mission:...

Former President George W. Bush's latest paintings inspired by SMU campus

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 5/18 7:19P Jamie Stengle | The Associated P

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...

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...

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EMPOWER Champions Foster Parents for National Foster Care Month in May

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 5/28 7:38A Culver Public Relations

May is National Foster Care Month , a national initiative led by the Childrens Bureau to raise awareness about foster care and recognize the dedication of families, foster parents, child welfare...

Shelton Announces 2024-2025 Staff SPARK Awards

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 5/28 5:09A Lisa Kresl

Three Shelton teachers and five Shelton counselors received the 2024-2025 Shelton Parents' Association Recognition Kudos (SPARK) Award at the May 23 Shelton End-of-the-Year Staff Appreciation...

Inside the 44th Annual Equest Blue Ribbon Gala

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 5/23 3:58A Susan Friedman

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: THE CALENDAR by WM Gunn

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 5/22 2:03A KAREN SIDDALL

The Calendar by WM Gunn A suspenseful tale of an asteroid on a collision course with the Earth. The Calendar by WM Gunn is a suspenseful end-of-times tale about the approach of a giant asteroid on...

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Hollywood-Inspired Restaurant & Lounge – Launches “If You Are Named Evelyn Day”

Crave DFW 5/28 8:30A Steven Doyle

EVELYN , the glamorous Old Hollywood-inspired restaurant and lounge located in Dallas’ Design District, is now opening its doors on Monday nights — and to celebrate, it s launching: “If You Are...

5 Insanely Good Burgers in Dallas to Celebrate National Burger Day

Crave DFW 5/28 8:21A Steven Doyle

Keller s Dallas is home to a fantastic burger culture, and some of its best cheeseburgers can be found in places that range from old-school drive-ins to refined restaurants. One of the city’s most...

Si Tapas Dallas is a Journey Through Spanish Culinary Tradition

Crave DFW 5/28 7:28A Steven Doyle

Paella Set in the State Thomas neighborhood of Uptown Dallas, Si Tapas is more than just a restaurant—it’s a transportive experience that brings the warmth, flavor, and communal joy of Spanish tapas...

Deep Ellum Continues to Play the Restaurant ‘Hunger Games’ as Two New Spots Open

Eater Dallas 5/28 6:32A Courtney E. Smith

Brunch at Palma? We just might if the eggs look this good. | Flagship Restaurant Group There’s also a new Hawaiian spot in Old East Dallas, Tim Love’s croquet bar in Fort Worth, and all-you-can-eat...

Café Momentu – Next Sunday Supper Concert Series with Jon Muq Sunday, June 8

Crave DFW 5/28 5:18A Steven Doyle

Café Momentum is delighted to unveil the latest installment of its Sunday Supper Concert Series , an unforgettable evening of music, cuisine, and purpose. On Sunday, June 8 at 5 PM, guests will be...

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SAVINGS?, SALES, & MORE!???

The Sister Studio 5/25 4:17A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Sunday my friends! I hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend my kids are officially on summer break now, and I can t get over how fast this year flew by. We re soaking up the weekend...

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...