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Dallas’ Starship Bagel takes home ‘Schmear of the Year’ award at New York BagelFest

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Earlier this year, the nationally acclaimed bagel shop opened its third location in Dallas. DALLAS — A top-rated Dallas bagel shop, Starship Bagel, has earned the “Schmear of the Year” award by way of its tasty basil schmear at the 2024 New York BagelFest.  In addition to this award, the popular North Texas bagel shop … Read more

First Black woman to graduate from Grinnell College honored with residence hall

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Edith Renfrow-Smith graduated from Grinnell College in 1937 and was the only Black student during her time at the school. GRINNELL, Iowa — Grinnell College dedicated a brand-new residence hall on Saturday to a trailblazer for both the university and town of Grinnell. Edith Renfrow-Smith is the school’s oldest living and first Black woman to … Read more

Texans on Mission sending volunteers to help relief efforts after Hurricane Helene

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Helene blew ashore in Florida’s Big Bend region as a Category 4 hurricane late Thursday. DALLAS, Texas — Hurricane Helene has left millions of people stranded and without power, stretching from different parts of the U.S. from Florida to North Carolina and parts of the Midwest causing widespread destruction. “In some of these places it’s … Read more

The show must go on | Leftover remnants from Helene doesn’t stop weekend festivals

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Louder Than Life saw massive crowds for day three, and NuluFest invited more than 100 vendors to East Market Street. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Despite the weather, two major Louisville festivals made the best of a rainy Saturday. Louder Than Life saw huge crowds today for day three of the 10th annual rock festival. Attendees showed … Read more