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

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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 7:52A 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 1:00A 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 5:27A 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 5:10A 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 1:59A 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 9:33P 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 11:20P 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 10:47P 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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The 2026 Texas Wine Festival List Is Here!

Texas Wine Lover 2/27 2:42A Jeff Cope

Wine festivals are one of the best ways to experience Texas wine. Great wine, live music, local food, and time spent outdoors with friends. It is no surprise they happen all year long across the state...

Bending Branch Hits the Mark Again!

Texas Wine Lover 2/20 1:53A 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 1:06A 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 4:47A 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...

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

The Middle Page 2/20 5:21A 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...

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Achiuwa has career-high 29 points to lead the Kings past the Mavericks, 130-121

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/27 2:58A Associated Press

Dallas cut a 17-point fourth-quarter deficit to 123-121 with 1:56, but Sacramento scored the final seven points.

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

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/25 2:47A 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 2:00A 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 1:00A 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 2/25 12:00A 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...

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Weekly Meal Plan #14

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/3 11:00P 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...

Release: Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholarship Now Accepting Applications

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 4/3 2:42A Laura Zaks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Release: Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholarship Welcomes...

USDA Pauses Rural Energy Grants Amid Anti-Renewables Push

Civil Eats 4/2 10:23A Rebekah Alvey

April 2, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has paused processing applications for a popular rural energy program, further delaying funds to farmers as high...

Loaded Sweet Potato Fries

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/1 11:00P Krista

Whether you serve them as an appetizer, side dish, or just make a meal out of them, these loaded sweet potato fries are going to be a WIN. This game day favorite pairs crispy baked sweet potato wedges...

Comment: NSAC Condemns USDA’s Withdrawal of Support For Next Generation Farmers

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 4/1 10:19A Laura Zaks

For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Comment: NSAC Condemns USDA’s Withdrawal of Support For...

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

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

Upcoming Events » see the full calendar

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

Blood drives scheduled in Ellis County

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

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

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

Lifestyle » indicates external link

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

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

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

Food & Dining » indicates external link

The 2026 Texas Wine Festival List Is Here!

Bending Branch Hits the Mark Again!

Phil Price Winemaker Profile

2026 Texas International Wine Competition – Texas Results

Fashion » indicates external link

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

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Achiuwa has career-high 29 points to lead the Kings past the Mavericks, 130-121

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

No. 12 Lady Indians off to red-hot start

Tribe sextet earns 6A TSWA honors

WHS routs Cove in bi-district

EatGreenDFW News » indicates external link

Weekly Meal Plan #14

Release: Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholarship Now Accepting Applications

USDA Pauses Rural Energy Grants Amid Anti-Renewables Push

Loaded Sweet Potato Fries

Comment: NSAC Condemns USDA’s Withdrawal of Support For Next Generation Farmers

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