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WISD to host two final meetings on WCHS rezoning proposals

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 7/18 2:14A Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Waxahachie ISD is nearing the finish line for making key decisions about attendance zones and how they will impact the future Waxahachie Login to continue reading...

Sam’s Club request continued to Aug. 12, mixed-use development gets P&Z recommendation

Business - Waxahachie Daily Light 7/16 6:15A Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The Waxahachie Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday continued a rezoning request for a Sam’s Club to the Aug. 12 meeting at Login to continue reading Login Sign...

WISD hires three new leaders, including Finley principal

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 7/15 7:21A Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The Waxahachie ISD Board of Trustees on Monday approved the hiring of three new leaders, including Ben Bridges as Finley Junior High’s Login to continue reading...

WISD continues exploring ideas for Coleman campus

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 7/15 1:03A Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Waxahachie ISD continues to discuss its options on what to do with the Coleman Junior High campus. Students at Coleman will be Login to continue reading Login Sign...

Harrison files nine bills, one amendment to eliminate property taxes

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 7/14 6:18A Chris Roark

Staff report On the first day of bill filing for the first special session of the 89th legislature, Rep. Brian Harrison filed multiple bills to empower Login to continue reading Login Sign up for...

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Healthcare Veteran Doug Drew Takes the Helm at Irving-based USOSM

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 7/9 11:00P Krista Simmons

Irving-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) announced last week that it had implemented its succession plan to ensure a smooth transition from long-time CEO, Richard Hall, who is transitioning...

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Five Trees Winery: Rooted in Family

Texas Wine Lover 7/17 11:08P Ron Martin

Just outside the storied town of Kilgore, Texas, where pine trees give way to open fields and gentle hills, there’s a small winery and vineyard that’s growing something...

When Pigs Fly!! Soulmans Bar-B-Que Launches Limited-Time Pork Wings

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 7/16 4:17A Dana Cobb

Where Pork Gets Its Wings Brings Big Flavor and BBQ Innovation to the Table Soulmans Bar-B-Que is giving fans a bold new way to experience its legendary flavors with the launch of a brand-new...

Dorado Delgado Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 7/15 12:05A Jeff Cope

It is always fun learning about Texas wineries from around the state. Some wineries in Texas are devoted to using 100% Texas grapes, and Bonita Flats Farm & Vineyard is one of...

Mason Revisited – A Trip Report

Texas Wine Lover 7/11 6:22A Neal Addy

Much has been written about Mason, Texas , over the past several years. Yet despite the glowing press and its close proximity to one of the most popular wine destinations in...

6 Wineries Within Two Hours for Two-Night Stays from Dallas

Texas Wine Lover 7/9 4:37A Chandler Gibson

We need a break. Summer means holidays, summer weddings, kids on vacation, and don’t even get me started on the heat. Back in February, WalletHub named three cities in Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) in the...

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FAVORITES OF HOME FROM NSALE AND BEST UNDER $100 ITEMS

The Middle Page 7/13 6:19A Cathy Williamson

FAVORITES OF HOME FROM NSALE AND BEST UNDER $100 ITEMS AWAY LUGGAGE (sold separately) // LAUNDRY DETERGENT ( box set) // SHEET SET // CANDLE // HANDCARE (box set) // TABLERUNNER // FREEZE COOLING...

It’s HERE!? NSALE Looks For LESS!??

The Sister Studio 7/12 2:10A Jennifer Reed

Hi, friends! My annual NSale for LESS post is HERE! This is a labor of love, so I hope it’s helpful and something you can continue to reference–I do think this is the BEST one YET! I comb through...

AMAZON: Last Chance to SAVE!!??‍♀️?

The Sister Studio 7/10 4:54A Jennifer Reed

Happy Thursday, my friends! Tomorrow is the last day to shop Prime Day Deals , and there were several new promos added today that I wanted to share! I rounded up my favorites below, along with some...

THE BEST WHITE PANTS FOR SUMMER AND MORE NSALE ITEMS

The Middle Page 7/9 4:32A Cathy Williamson

Hi, ladies! Were you one of the lucky ones who got to shop the NSale yesterday? I had to wait until today ( I must not have spent as much money last year my husband will be so proud!), and my cart is...

The BEST of Prime Day!!!??

The Sister Studio 7/8 4:42A Jennifer Reed

Hi friends!! Prime Day is HERE and I have spent hours on hours scouring Amazon and cross-checking prices for the very very BEST deals! This year the beauty deals REALLY impressed me there are SO...

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'Together For Texas': Rangers to sell T-shirts to help flood relief efforts

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/18 7:28A Katharine Finnerty

The team will be selling a “Together For Texas” T-shirt throughout its series against the Detroit Tigers this weekend.

Rangers acquire José Ruiz and cash from the Braves for Dane Dunning in swap of right-handers

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/18 2:58A Associated Press

The 30-year-old Ruiz has split the season between Philadelphia and Atlanta and both teams' Triple-A affiliates.

Veteran 1B Rowdy Tellez works out with Texas Rangers in anticipation of joining their roster

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/18 2:50A Associated Press

Tellez signed a minor league deal with the Rangers on July 5, a week after being released by Seattle.

Pacquiao is back, but how back is he? Saturday's fight against Barrios will reveal all

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/18 2:14A Associated Press

It will be Pacquiao's first fight since losing by unanimous decision to Yordenis Ugás nearly four years ago.

Rangers 1B Jake Burger goes on the injured list for 2nd time this season

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/17 2:25A Associated Press

Texas placed Burger on the 10-day IL on Wednesday because of a left quad strain.

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JUST LISTED: Luxury Bungalow Home For Rent at 1718 Ripley St. in Dallas

DFW Urban Realty 7/11 10:02P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed: Fully Furnished 4-Bedroom Bungalow For Lease at 1718 Ripley St. in East Dallas – Near Downtown, Uptown & Lower Greenville Now available for lease in one of...

JUST LISTED: Modern 2-Bedroom Condo For Sale in Carrollton, TX

DFW Urban Realty 7/5 8:45P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed: Modern 2-Bedroom Condo For Sale at 2835 Keller Springs 902 in Carrollton, TX - Quorum View Now available for sale—an updated and move-in ready 2-bedroom,...

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Focus on first responders' mental health grows as death toll rises in flood-ravaged Texas

Spectrum Local News Health 7/9 6:00A Associated Press

“We process it the best we can,” Lt. Colonel Ben Baker of the Texas Game Wardens said after taking a deep breath.

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First video of an earthquake fault cracking has revealed another surprise

Live Science 7/18 9:52A Stephanie Pappas

A first-of-its-kind video showing the ground cracking during a major earthquake is even more remarkable than previously thought. It not only captures a ground motion never...

Stone Groove Stillhouse Debuts World’s First “Audio Stillhouse” in Anaheim

Restaurant News 7/18 9:40A RestaurantNews.com

Where Music and Spirits Converge: A Game-Changing Distillery That Uses Sound to Shape Flavor The post Stone Groove Stillhouse Debuts World’s First “Audio Stillhouse” in...

Scientists discover changes to the polar vortex that are plunging parts of US into deep freeze

Live Science 7/18 9:12A Stephanie Pappas

Though global temperatures are warming, winters in the Northern Hemisphere are still marked by cold snaps and extreme snowfall events — sometimes to an unprecedented extent,...

OM System OM-3 review — a camera for wildlife and astrophotographers alike?

Live Science 7/18 9:00A Gavin Stoker

Specifications Sensor size: Micro Four Thirds Resolution: 20.4 Megapixels EVF resolution: 2.36 million dots LCD resolution: 1.62 million dots ISO: 80 to 102,400 Burst rate: Up...

Tuvalu residents prepare for world’s first planned migration of an entire nation — and climate...

Live Science 7/18 7:01A Sascha Pare

More than 5,000 people have applied for a first-of-its-kind migration visa that offers residents of a Pacific island an escape from the worst effects of climate change ....