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

Beloved North Texas firehouse dog Riggs dies after being struck by car, Midlothian FD says

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Top Stories: ➊ – WHY BLACK IS ALWAYS IN STYLE—EVEN IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER (Monday), ➋ – The Storehouse Community Center Names Joan Smith 2025 Volunteer of the Year (Thursday), ➌ – Midlothian firehouse dog missing since Friday found dead, officials confirm (Tuesday), ➍ – Vaccine teams in Mexico scramble over measles outbreak rippling out from Mennonite community (Friday), ➎ – SAVINGS GALORE!!!!????‍♀️ (Friday)

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Midlothian firehouse dog missing since Friday found dead, officials confirm

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Top Stories) 5/6 4:46A Lauren Harper

One man is in custody and facing multiple charges, police say, after a social media post was published online targeting a Hurst elementary school. The Hurst-Euless-Bedford...

Beloved North Texas firehouse dog Riggs dies after being struck by car, Midlothian FD says

CBS DFW News 5/6 4:41A Briauna Brown

A North Texas fire department is mourning after learning of the death of its beloved firehouse dog that went missing after a storm moved through the area last week. The Midlothian Fire Department...

North Texas fire department offering $1,000 reward to help find missing firehouse dog

CBS DFW News 5/4 4:33A Briauna Brown

A North Texas fire department is offering a reward in the search for its missing firehouse dog. The Midlothian Fire Department said their beloved dog, Riggs, went missing from...

Storm water management program and more earth-friendly tools showcased at Earth Day

City of Midlothian (News Flash) 4/28 6:53A

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Skipper

City of Midlothian (Photo Gallery) 5/8 8:00P

Name: Skipper Age: 4 Years Old Sex: Male Breed: Pit Bull Intake Date: 05/09/2025 Intake Type: Citizen Drop Off Location: 875 and Singleton Rd Vaccines: Unknown Microchipped:...

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Garage Sale: 6405 Sunshine Court

City of Midlothian (Calendar) 5/8 7:00P

Event date: May 9, 2025 Event Time: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Location: 6405 Sunshine Court Midlothian, TX 76065 Description: Neighborhood sale. Long Branch. Multi-family....

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Garage Sale: 3030 Wren Lane

City of Midlothian (Calendar) 5/8 7:00P

Event date: May 9, 2025 Event Time: 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM Location: 3030 Wren Lane Midlothian, TX 76065 Description: Tools, household items, kids' & adult clothes, toys, and...

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

Midlothian BubbleLife iReporter 5/7 11:48P 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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The Rusty Spur: An East Texas Winery with a Western Twist

Texas Wine Lover 5/9 12:16A Ron Martin

Tucked away in the heart of historic Nacogdoches, Texas, lies another East Texas hidden gem that offers more than just a great glass of wine—it provides an inviting experience...

Urban Bird Hot Chicken Opens 19th Location in Arlington, TX, with 10 More Openings Scheduled for...

Restaurant News 5/6 4:01A RestaurantNews.com

Arlington, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Urban Bird Hot Chicken , the rapidly expanding Texas-based Nashville-style hot chicken chain, proudly announces the grand opening of its...

Desert Willow Vineyard Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 5/6 12:12A Jeff Cope

If you have been following the Texas wine scene, you’ve probably heard whispers about Desert Willow Vineyard. The vineyard is owned and operated by the Rob and Laurel Warren...

Back to the High Plains: Rediscovering English Newsom Cellars

Texas Wine Lover 5/2 12:36A Laurinda Thomas

I’m not sure why it seems to take some sort of wine-related event for me to head to the Texas High Plains, as it is just a little over a two-hour drive to Lubbock and about 2½...

Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Fires Up the Flavor for National Bar-B-Que Month

Restaurant News 5/1 1:49A RestaurantNews.com

Celebrating a Time-Honored Texas Tradition with Bold Flavors and Southern Flair Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) As the aroma of smoked meat begins to fill the Texas air,...

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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)...

WHY BLACK IS ALWAYS IN STYLE—EVEN IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER

The Middle Page 5/5 3:41A Cathy Williamson

WHY BLACK IS ALWAYS IN STYLE—EVEN IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER Hello, ladies! I hope you have had a great week! I have to admit that I am super tired! I think life has caught up, and I am exhausted and...

THOUGHTFUL GIFT IDEAS FOR MOTHER’S DAY

The Middle Page 4/27 3:49A Cathy Williamson

Celebrating Mother s Day: Thoughtful Gift Ideas for all of the mamas Hello, ladies! I hope you all have had a great weekend. I hosted my mom s 85th birthday dinner at our home on Friday night. It was...

Related: ULTIMATE Gift Guide for Mother’s Day! The Sister Studio

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Receiver George Pickens points north with Cowboys after Steelers tenure turned south

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/9 2:35A Associated Press

Pickens brushed off the question of signing an extension before the end of his four-year rookie deal this season.

Related: The Steelers move on from George Pickens by trading mercurial receiver to Cowboys Spectrum Local News Sports

Texas regents approve basketball coach Sean Miller's 6-year, $32 million contract

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/8 6:02A Associated Press

Texas will pay Miller about double that of his predecessor Rodney Terry.

Valdez and Peña help Astros trounce Brewers 9-1 to avoid a sweep

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/8 2:56A Associated Press

The Astros led 3-1 before Peña broke the game open by delivering a three-run homer.

Mikko Rantanen has second straight hat trick as Stars beat Jets 3-2 in series opener

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/8 2:39A Associated Press

Game 2 of the best-of-seven series is Friday night in Winnipeg.

Jets and Stars meet in second round of NHL playoffs after both had epic Game 7 rallies to advance

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/7 3:19A Associated Press

Both teams had to finish off epic Game 7 comebacks at home to get here.

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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.

Measles jumps borders in North America with outbreaks in Canada, Mexico and U.S.

Spectrum Local News Health 5/1 2:29A Associated Press

North America’s three biggest measles outbreaks continue to balloon, with more than 2,500 known cases.

Houston, Dallas rank among worst in U.S. for ozone pollution, air quality report reveals

Spectrum Local News Health 4/30 6:15A Christine Sanchez

Almost half of the U.S. population lives with “unhealthy” levels of harmful air pollution, a report from the American Lung Association reveals.

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Images capturing a starving lion, fighting bison and pit of vipers honored in environmental...

Live Science 5/11 2:00A

Jaw-dropping images capturing the natural world, including an aging captive lion as well as an elephant wading through plastic, have been revealed as the winners and...

Dutch Baby

Love and Lemons 5/10 6:25A Jeanine Donofrio

This Dutch baby pancake is for you if 1) you love popovers, 2) you love crepes, and/or 3) you want making brunch to be as easy as possible. This recipe couldn t be simpler!...

Farmers Need Climate Research to Thrive

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 5/9 5:57A Nick Rossi

Photo credit: USDA, by Neil Palmer. Since its establishment in the 2008 Farm Bill, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has advanced research that helps American farmers and ranchers...

Mini Quiches

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/8 11:00P Krista

These easy mini quiches are cheesy bites of egg and ham wrapped in flaky phyllo dough, perfect for Sunday brunch or as a holiday appetizer! Are you more savory or sweet when it comes to breakfast and...

Trump Nominates Food-Focused Health Entrepreneur Casey Means for Surgeon General

Civil Eats 5/8 6:58A Lisa Held

May 8, 2025 – Yesterday, President Trump nominated Casey Means as the country’s top doctor. Means, a health entrepreneur who advocates for changing food choices and farm...