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Top Stories: ➊ – Cowboys say they are leaning toward using franchise tag on receiver George Pickens (Tuesday), ➋ – Mavericks beat the Nets 123-114 after both teams arrive on game day because of the blizzard (Wednesday), ➌ – Tempers flare in Spurs-Pistons game in a matchup of 2 of NBA's top teams (Tuesday), ➍ – Five people in custody after police chase from Ellis County to FW ends in crash (Thursday), ➎ – Kevin Durant says he wants to play for U.S. men's basketball team at 2028 Olympics in LA (Tuesday)

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Five people in custody after police chase from Ellis County to FW ends in crash

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 2/26 6:52A Hannah Jones

A police chase that started in Ellis County came to a crashing end in West Fort Worth. According to the Ellis County Sheriff s Department, a deputy observed a vehicle shooting from the roadway near FM...

Blood drives scheduled in Ellis County

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 2/25 12:00A Chris Roark

Staff report Texas mother Kayla Watts felt prepared to welcome her fourth child. She was not prepared, however, for complications that required immediate medical intervention, Login to continue...

Waxahachie pauses plan for North Grove Park, instead considers helping to expand YMCA outdoor...

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 2/17 4:27A Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The city of Waxahachie is pausing its plans for a park in the North Grove development and will focus on something city Login to continue reading Login Sign up for...

Authorities investigate incident involving special education teacher, student at Clift Elementary

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 2/17 4:10A Chris Roark

Staff report Waxahachie ISD issued the following statement Tuesday morning regarding an investigation involving a now former special education teacher and a student at Clift...

Waxahachie’s first golf simulator offers high-tech experience for serious, casual players

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 2/17 12:59A Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Waxahachie’s first golf simulator offers high-tech experience for serious, casual players Brian Holley knows all too well the frustrations that can come Login to...

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Legacy West Holds Prom Dress Drive to Help North Texas Teens Shine

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 2/23 8:33P Susan Friedman

Cinderella proved that the right outfit can make all the difference. At Legacy West, North Texans have the chance to help make prom dreams come true for North Texas teens. This March, Legacy West is...

DQ Restaurants In Texas Treat Fans To FREE Hungr-Buster With App Offer On Texas Independence Day

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 2/22 10:20P Mary Jane Coker

DQ RESTAURANTS IN TEXAS TREAT FANS TO FREE HUNGR-BUSTER WITH APP OFFER ON TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY, MARCH 2 Texas Independence Day calls for a Lone Star-sized celebration, and DQ Restaurants in...

BOOK REVIEW: OFF SEASON (DETECTIVE RYAN MYSTERY, #1) by Clive Fleury

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 2/22 9:47P KAREN SIDDALL

Off Season Detective Ryan Mystery, #1 by Clive Fleury What an absorbing and satisfying series debut! Off Season is the first book in author Clive Fleurys Australian-set police detective series,...

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Bending Branch Hits the Mark Again!

Texas Wine Lover 2/20 12:53A Neal Addy

Dr. Bob Young and the team at Bending Branch Winery in Comfort will soon be releasing a special sparkling rosé you do not want to miss the 2023 Estate Crimson Cabernet Rosé....

Phil Price Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 2/17 12:06A Jeff Cope

We first met Phil Price in 2016 when he moved to Texas to be an assistant winemaker at Fall Creek Vineyards . He soon volunteered to be a judge at our Texas Wine Lover’s...

2026 Texas International Wine Competition – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 2/15 3:47A Jeff Cope

The Texas International Wine Competition (TXIWC) announced the results of its 2026 competition, held in January 2026. These Texas wineries were recognized for their exceptional wines: Top Wines Grand...

Join the 18th Annual Spicewood Vineyards Pair it with the Claret Chili Cook-Off

Texas Wine Lover 2/13 1:15A Jeff Cope

Press Release Join Spicewood Vineyards for the 18th annual world-famous chili cook-off happening on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. The Pair it with the...

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HOW TO WEAR BLACK IN SPRING: EASY CHIC TRANSITIONAL OUTFITS FOR WOMEN OVER 50

The Middle Page 2/20 4:21A Cathy Williamson

Why Wearing Black Is the Easiest Style Choice as We Slip Into Spring Every spring, I stand in my closet and hesitate. Do I pack away the black? Should I suddenly reach for florals? And yet, every...

JUST FOR YOU!❤️

The Sister Studio 2/13 3:22A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Friday my friends! It has been a busy week around here, and I m very much looking forward to the long weekend! Do y all have anything fun planned this weekend? If anyone has any good...

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Mavericks beat the Nets 123-114 after both teams arrive on game day because of the blizzard

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/25 1:47A Associated Press

The Mavericks scored a season-high 76 points in the first half and won their second straight after a 10-game skid.

No. 12 Lady Indians off to red-hot start

Sports- Waxahachie Daily Light 2/25 1:00A Bill Spinks

Staff report The Waxahachie Lady Indians are off to a sizzling beginning to the 2026 softball season, with a No. 12 ranking in Class 6A Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access...

Tribe sextet earns 6A TSWA honors

Sports- Waxahachie Daily Light 2/25 12:00A Bill Spinks

Bill Spinkswspinks@cherryroad.com The Waxahachie Indians were big winners in the voting for the 2025 Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 6A all-state football team. Senior Login to...

WHS routs Cove in bi-district

Sports- Waxahachie Daily Light 2/24 11:00P Bill Spinks

Staff report WACO — The Waxahachie Runnin’ Indians lived up to their name on Tuesday night in the bi-district round of the Class 6A Division Login to continue reading Login...

Cowboys say they are leaning toward using franchise tag on receiver George Pickens

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/24 1:53A Associated Press

Stephen Jones spoke to reporters at the NFL scouting combine, declining to put a timeline on getting a deal done with Pickens.

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3 cases of measles reported in North Texas county

Spectrum Local News Health 2/13 3:35A Katharine Finnerty

The first case of measles was identified on Feb. 5 and then two additional cases were reported on Feb. 12.

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Friday Night Fish Fry: Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Celebrates a Beloved Texas Tradition

Restaurant News 3/2 12:58A RestaurantNews.com

Eat This, Not That! praises Soulman s for its comforting, homestyle appeal Dallas–Fort Worth, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) For generations of North Texans, Friday nights during...

Weekly Meal Plan #9

Joyful Healthy Eats 2/27 10:00P Krista

This healthy weekly meal plan has 5 days of easy breakfast and dinner recipes made from real, wholesome ingredients and a high protein focus in mind. Grab the free printable shopping list to make meal...

Almond Flour Cookies

Love and Lemons 2/27 3:57A Jeanine Donofrio

These almond flour cookies are chewy, nutty, and filled with melty chocolate chips. They re totally gluten-free, but you don t have to be to love them. In fact, these almond...

Teriyaki Salmon With Noodles

Joyful Healthy Eats 2/25 10:00P Krista

Looking for a light and fresh dinner that satisfies too? Teriyaki Salmon Noodles are here to save the day! Flaky sweet-and-savory salmon is served atop rice noodles tossed with a savory sauce and...

How to Start a Seed and Plant Swap

Civil Eats 2/25 9:00P Jordan Charbonneau

On the last Saturday in January, Natalie Aird and Josie Flatgard spent the morning at the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum in Decorah, Iowa, laying out packets and jars of open-pollinated and...