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CEO explains why he moved longtime California company to North Texas

Dallas Business Journal 5/14 6:49A Chris Lawrence

The move has brought a wide range of benefits, according to CEO Gil de Cardenas — for one thing, many employees can afford to buy homes for the first time. Read about the long...

Lots of rain! Just how much rain have we received this year?

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 5/14 5:15A Samantha Davies

This year is ranked as the sixth-wettest year on record so far. This year the airport (the official record-keeping location for North Texas) has picked up 20.44 of rain. The...

Comings and Goings

People Newspapers Business 5/14 2:30A Maria Lawson

NOW OPEN Super Duper Cookie Co. 6401 Hillcrest Ave., Suite 102 The new spot serves fresh-baked cookies and cookie cakes

Dallas' Pie Tap Pizza could open first Houston location

Dallas Business Journal 5/14 2:00A Jeff Jeffrey

Public documents indicate Pie Tap Pizza Workshop and Bar could open in Houston, which would be its first location outside DFW. Pie Tap did not immediately respond to a request...

Dallas Lutheran School Names Betsy Graham New Head

People Newspapers Schools 5/13 9:42A Maria Lawson

Graham comes from Prince of Peace Christian School in Carrollton, where she has worked for 22 years and most recently served as principal of the kindergarten through...

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Texas A&M-Notre Dame matchup will be in prime time on ABC on Aug. 31

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/14 5:57A Associated Press

The Aug. 31 matchup also marks Mike Elko's first game as Texas A&M's head coach.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 34, Thunder overcome Mavs defense to even series 2-2

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/14 12:47A Associated Press

The Thunder overcame a Mavericks franchise playoff-record 13 blocks, rallying for a 100-96 victory Monday night

ESD Surges to Stunning Lacrosse Title

People Newspapers Sports 5/13 12:00A Contributor

ESD upset Highland Park in the semifinals before bringing home its sixth championship in program history on Sunday.

Scots, Eagles Set for Semifinal Rematch

People Newspapers Sports 5/9 3:00A Todd Jorgenson

Two weeks after a thriller to close the regular season, rivals Highland Park and ESD will meet again in the THSLL state tournament.

Family Reunion: HP Baseball Siblings Thrive in Rare Opportunity to Team Up

People Newspapers Sports 5/9 2:30A Todd Jorgenson

Carter and Cole Flashnick have always shared a passion for baseball, worked out together, and supported one another.

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Thirty-Eight Minutes With Ted Cruz, Annotated

Texas Monthly 5/14 5:41A Alexandra Samuels

Not too long ago, Ted Cruz carefully guarded against any talk that he might collaborate with Democrats. Consider the time, in December 2022, when Texas s junior senator traveled to Georgia to campaign...

The UT Turtle Pond Offers Quiet Reflection in the Middle of Campus

Texas Monthly 5/14 4:00A Forrest Wilder

GENERATIONS OF LONGHORNS have found solace at an improbable oasis in the middle of their Austin campus, just north of the University of Texas Tower. Constructed in 1939, two years after the iconic...

The Texanist: What’s the Best Way to Tell If a Watermelon is Ripe?

Texas Monthly 5/14 4:00A David Courtney

Q: When I was a child, my grandfather, a farmer in Ranger, instructed me on how to tell if a watermelon was ripe. He would hit the fruit with the side of his thumb and determine which ones had the...

Taqueria 10 de 10 Is a Feast for the Eyes, but Will It Make Your Stomach Happy Too?

Texas Monthly 5/14 4:00A José R. Ralat

Taqueria 10 de 10 is cool. It s got the allure of a speakeasy, tucked behind alleyway bar ReyRey in downtown Austin. Its decor sparkles with the romance of taquerias of yore, with its red-and-white...

Developers Offered a Texas Family Millions for Their Land. They Chose to Make It a Park Instead.

Texas Monthly 5/14 3:27A Pam LeBlanc

Daniel Kozmetsky wades through a sea of lemon-yellow wildflowers growing along a ridge and looks over a wide valley that stretches in front of him, part of the sprawling RGK Ranch his grandparents...

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Monarch to Host Exclusive IWA 5 Sake Dinner with Legendary Winemaker Richard Geoffroy on May 30th

Crave DFW 5/14 5:44A Steven Doyle

Monarch , the wood-fired, modern Italian restaurant led by two-time Michelin-starred Chef Danny Grant, will host an elegant evening alongside legendary winemaker Richard Geoffroy, renowned for his...

Make Way for Carbone Lite: VINO

Crave DFW 5/14 5:37A Steven Doyle

Carbone VINO, the premiere destination for Italian cuisine and fine wines, announces the launch of its latest offering: Aperitivo Hour. Launching Thursday, May 16 to coincide with National Aperitif...

When Does Tiffany Derry Find Time to Sleep?

Eater Dallas 5/14 3:00A Courtney E. Smith

Opening new restaurants, achieving celebrity chef status, and changing the hospitality industry — she’s doing it all It’s a cold day in January when a group of Tiffany Derry’s fans gather in the full...

Picpoul Blanc Is the Lip Stinger That’s Hot in Texas

Texas Wine Lover 5/14 12:15A Amie Nemec

Picpoul Blanc grapes from Krista Hartman, Red River Wines and Provisions Native to the Languedoc (pronounced long-dock ) region of Southern France, Picpoul Blanc is a white wine grape gaining...

Sea Breeze Fish Market & Grill to Host Gerard Bertrand Wine Dinner May 20

Crave DFW 5/13 7:51A Steven Doyle

Gérard Bertrand is a family winery known for its strong commitment to sustainable development, innovation and excellence in its wines that come from the vines of the Château de Villemajou in the south...

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My Paula’s Choice Promo is HERE!!

The Sister Studio 5/13 4:03A Jennifer Reed

It is a HAPPY Monday today because I m sooo, SO excited about the Paula s Choice code that I have for us today!! It is truly an incredible deal and I ll share all the details below. I have a ton of...

Jen-A-Peño is HERE!!! My Chomps box is LIVE!

The Sister Studio 5/5 5:40A Jennifer Reed

JEN-A-PEÑO IS HERE!!! You guys!!! I cannot even express to y all how excited I am about this! Today is the day, my Chomps limited edition Jen-a-peño box is HERE !!! They gave us their biggest discount...

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Texas again ranked the worst state for mental health care

Spectrum Local News Health 5/13 6:00A Craig Huber

This is the second consecutive year Forbes Advisor has ranked Texas dead last.

Your Mental Health: Recent pattern of violence against women casts light on toxic masculinity

Spectrum Local News Health 5/9 6:08A Nicole Cross

One out of four women will be the victim of a violent crime, according to the CDC.

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