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First Responder Cook-off raises $19K for police, fire association efforts

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 10/3 12:40P Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Residents got a chance to try specialty hamburgers made by police officers and firefighters Saturday afternoon while helping out local first responders and the...

Face jugs, chicken bingo and more at OddFest

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 10/3 12:02P Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com If you were in the market for art that leans on the unusual side, Saturday’s OddFest in Waxahachie was the place for you. The International Order of Odd Fellows...

How Once Far-Flung Communities Are the Next North Texas Boomtowns

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 10/3 7:09A Mitchell Parton - The Dallas Mor

If you ask homebuilders where they think the growth of Dallas-Fort Worth is headed, they’ll start listing off towns almost as far away as Oklahoma. “Even in my nine years of...

Ellis County encourages voter registration

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 10/2 4:00A News Staff

Orville Cross admits he didn’t have any luck last weekend when he set up a kiosk at Milford City Park to encourage residents to register to vote. But he’s going to keep...

Local leaders discuss growth

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 10/2 1:01A News Staff

Jerry Hollingsworth stood before a room full of attendees Thursday at the annual Mayor’s Coffee event inside the Waxahachie Civic Center and described his passion for...

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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Crystal Charity Ball Honorary Chairmen And Hall Of Fame Party

My Sweet Charity 10/3 12:30P Jeanne Prejean

While some of the Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Honorary Chairs and Hall of Famers were unable to attend the private buffet on Thursday, September 8, at Lee Ann and Alan White ’s home, the turnout...

2022 Gift Guides: Personalized Gift Ideas

Brighton the Day 10/3 5:08A Brighton Keller

My first 2022 gift guide is here!!! I m really excited about all of the guides I ve got for you. I m changing things up a little this year to make it even easier for you to...

JUST IN: Petco Love Shows The Love For North Texas’ Spay Neuter Network With A $75K Grant

My Sweet Charity 10/3 4:30A Jeanne Prejean

Christmas came a little early this year for North Texas’ Spay Neuter Network (SNN) . Petco Love has awarded the organization a $75,000 “to help reduce the number of pets entering shelters through its...

Fuel Up and Jam Out with this Must-Do List at ACL Fest 2022

Texas Lifestyle Magazine 10/3 2:34A Emily Hord

ACL Fest 2022 starts in a few days, and festival goers are getting excited for two weekends full of music and entertainment. This year’s festival features a wide variety of headliners to make your...

Charities Can Apply for Grants from Park Place Dealerships Season of Giving Campaign

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 10/3 12:11A Carolyn Alvey

Park Place Dealerships is giving away a total of $100,000 before the end of the year to deserving non-profits who are serving the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area. The 2 ND Annual SEASON OF GIVING...

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Faith Family Academy Waxahachie Names Two New Coaches

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 9/25 11:02A Christine Finnegan

Faith Family Academy Waxahachie Names Two New Coaches to Develop Youth Rugby and Soccer Programs New Club Sports to Begin Competition in Spring 2022 Faith Family Academy (FFA) is proud to announce...

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Casual Friday Wines

Texas Wine Lover 9/30 1:00A Neal Addy

“When in doubt, keep it casual.” That’s the motto and working philosophy behind Casual Friday Wines , a boutique winery in Azle Texas, owned by Robbie and Tiia Hyde. Just a quick 30-minutes from...

Texas Fine Wine Announces New Releases for Texas Wine Month

Texas Wine Lover 9/29 12:52P Jeff Cope

Texas Fine Wine , which includes Bending Branch Winery, Duchman Family Winery, Pedernales Cellars, and Spicewood Vineyards, has announced new wine releases to kick off Texas Wine Month and celebrate...

Tales from the Crush Pad #4: How Many Grapes Make a Bottle of Wine?

Texas Wine Lover 9/29 12:23A Amie Nemec

The first grapes of the 2022 vintage arrived at Gary Farrell Winery on August 12th which amounted to nearly seven tons of Pinot Noir from Starr Ridge Vineyard. Over the coming four weeks, grapes would...

C.L. Butaud and Wine For The People Tasting Room Updates

Texas Wine Lover 9/28 3:20A Jeff Cope

Rae Wilson and Randy Hester C.L. Butaud and Wine For The People have been sharing the tasting room space at Texas AVA on 12345 Pauls Valley Road since 2020. They have announced starting in November...

Elisa Christopher Wines

Texas Wine Lover 9/23 12:22A Jerry Smith

Away from the traffic noise of the Highway 290 wine trail between Johnson City and Hye, my wife Phyllis and I found (and you can, too) a new, small winery that epitomizes the Texas Hill Country. Elisa...

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HOW TO STYLE A TULLE SKIRT OVER 50

The Middle Page 10/3 1:59A Cathy Williamson

Good Morning, everyone! I hope you all are doing good! I had the busiest week ever last week. I attended the LiketoKnow.it (LTK, formerly Reward Style) conference. Let me tell you if you want to feel...

ALL THINGS AMAZON: Part 2

The Sister Studio 9/28 10:14P Jennifer Reed

Two months ago I sent out an All Things Amazon newsletter and you guys really enjoyed it so I m going to try to do that at the end of every month. There are so many great items in this Amazon roundup...

Fall style picks

Krystal Schlegel 9/27 11:49A krystal

Timeless neutrals that will remain closet staples for years here are my top fall style picks to invest in! Fall style picks: Turn on your JavaScript to view content Polo Ralph Lauren short sleeve...

TRENDING-PUDDLE PANTS

The Middle Page 9/27 2:32A Cathy Williamson

TRENDING- PUDDLE PANTS Hello, everyone! I hope you all are doing well! We went to Shreveport on Saturday to attend a wedding. It was a friend that I have known since the seventh grade. All through...

Black tie wedding guest dresses

Krystal Schlegel 9/23 9:53A krystal

With weddings on the calendar, I thought it would be fun to put together a post of black tie wedding guest dresses and accessories for fall and winter! Scroll through to shop below. Turn on your...

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WHS swim results Oct. 1

Waxahachie Sun (Sports) 10/3 2:49P Special to the Sun

The Waxahachie High School varsity swim team competed in the Yellow Jacket Spring Invitational in Fort Worth on Saturday, Oct. 1. The Indians placed first overall, with both...

WHS' Calvin Simpson-Hunt named to All-American Bowl

Waxahachie Sun (Sports) 10/3 9:42A From STAFF REPORTS

Waxahachie ISD announced Monday, Oct. 3, that varsity football player Calvin Simpson-Hunt will represent Waxahachie High School (Texas) in the All-American Bowl. The 6-0,...

Christie Meyer Johnson follows in her dad’s footsteps at the Texas Motorplex

Waxahachie Sun (Sports) 10/3 8:43A By CHARITY FITCH charity@waxahac

Christie Meyer Johnson’s childhood looked different than most. While other kids entertained themselves at home, the movie theater or the arcade, she attended drag races all...

Texas Motorplex hosts food drive, Race to Feed the Finish Line, on Oct. 10

Waxahachie Sun (Sports) 10/3 8:13A From STAFF REPORTS

This year’s Stampede to Speed hosted by the Texas Motorplex takes the intra-county rivalry between Ennis and Waxahachie to a new level with the first ever Race to Feed the...

Backup QB Rush wins again as Cowboys beat Commanders 25-10

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/3 12:28A Associated Press

Cowboys face Rams next in Los Angeles.

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The Thrifty Homeowner’s Guide To Dumpster Diving for Free Furniture, Decor, and More

realtor.com® Real Estate News 10/3 11:30A Jennifer Kelly Geddes

Getty Images With inflation rampant and a recession looming, many are cutting back on extraneous expenses—including how much they spend furnishing their homes. You might even...

Boo! New Hampshire Listing Photos Capture Creepy ‘Halloween’ Movie Villain

realtor.com® Real Estate News 10/3 10:00A Kellie Speed

MLS via Realtor.com Attention, all Halloween lovers! Have we got a scary good home on the market for you. For those who like a scary surprise, this home offers inspiration from the 1978 classic horror...

‘Butterfly House’ on Kauai’s North Shore Lands on the Market for $12.5M

realtor.com® Real Estate News 10/3 9:00A Kristine Hansen

MLS via Realtor.com Near the tiny, idyllic town of Hanalei, HI , a contemporary home known as the butterfly house has landed on the market. This is the only brand-new waterfront home to be offered on...

David Bromstad of ‘My Lottery Dream Home’ Finds a Place Where You Can Live Like a Millionaire—on a...

realtor.com® Real Estate News 10/3 8:00A Jillian Pretzel

HGTV On My Lottery Dream Home , host David Bromstad always tries to find his clients lovely homes in charming towns where they can live like millionaires, but not spend like them. And the latest place...

Alec Baldwin Lists His Enormous Hamptons Farmhouse for $29M

realtor.com® Real Estate News 10/3 4:00A Kellie Speed

Getty Images / hamptonsrealestate.com Alec Baldwin has listed his massive farmhouse in Amagansett, NY, for a jaw-dropping $29 million. According to the New York Post , this is where the 30 Rock actor...

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Texans disagree on how to solve fentanyl crisis

Spectrum Local News Health 9/28 7:34A Charlotte Scott

The governor says it's a border issue. Others say it's a public health issue.

The Honeycomb Clinic raises awareness of health disparities in Houston's Third Ward

Spectrum Local News Health 9/27 11:51A Associated Press

The Honeycomb Clinic is a wellness-based clinic in the heart of Third Ward committed to tackling healthcare disparities, such as prostate cancer.

Athletic trainer uses technology to help student-athletes heal

Spectrum Local News Health 9/26 2:43P Amber Hughes

For student athletes ready to go out and play, being sidelined for treatment can be a drag. One San Antonio school is making rehab more fun.

UT student organization is on a mission to make everyone feel included one drink at a time

Spectrum Local News Health 9/26 1:56P Monica Ortiz

UT student organization is on a mission to make everyone feel included

Local officials fight the rising fentanyl issue in Hays County

Spectrum Local News Health 9/25 5:00A Dylan Scott

Fentanyl overdoes are a daily worry, claiming the lives of four Hays County ISD students in recent weeks.

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Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Helps Bring the Holidays Home for North Texans

Restaurant News 10/3 1:11P RestaurantNews.com

Tis the Season for North Texas Favorite Holiday Menu Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Soulman’s Bar-B-Que brings the holidays home with their hassle-free holiday menu...

True Botanicals Review

The Healthy Maven 10/3 8:25A Davida Lederle

It s been a while since I ve posted a clean beauty review. Between pregnancy and having a baby, skincare has taken a bit of a backseat so I haven t had much to update you on....

Release: New USDA Proposed Rule to Give Livestock and Poultry Growers Fair Shake

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 10/3 7:47A Laura Zaks

For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: New USDA Proposed Rule to Give...

Cue’ the Holidays with Dickey’s Barbecue Holiday Feasts

Restaurant News 10/3 7:04A RestaurantNews.com

Heat-and-serve Complete Feast, Dinner Feast and Holiday Big Yellow Box now available for Pre-Order Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) The holidays are for spending quality...

Is it bad to eat before bed?

Live Science 10/3 3:00A

Is it bad to eat before bed? It’s a controversial topic, and the common perception is that we should avoid eating late, as it could cause weight gain. This is down to the assumption that the body...