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1 dead, 3 injured in Ellis County after early morning severe storms cause widespread damage,...

Roof of North Texas hotel ripped off during severe storm

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Top Stories: ➊ – SPCA of Texas reaffirms commitment to Ellis County animal welfare as shelter operations conclude (Tuesday), ➋ – SO??MANY??GOOD DEALS!!!? (Monday), ➌ – Kyle Johnston Winemaker Profile (Tuesday), ➍ – In Year 20, the Spurs' Chris Paul starts all 82 games. And he made some history in the process (Monday), ➎ – Boxing legend George Foreman to be honored at Houston memorial service (Monday)

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WISD joins statewide coalition to help improve safety in the classroom

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 3/11 6:10A Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Waxahachie ISD is part of a growing list of Texas school districts that are asking for the state to make changes to Login to continue reading Login Sign up for...

Grand jury indicts suspect in killing of Ellis County detention officer

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 3/11 2:21A Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com An Ellis County Grand Jury on Thursday indicted Arron Semeion Thompson on capital murder in the death of Ellis County Detention Officer Login to continue reading...

1 dead, 3 injured in Ellis County after early morning severe storms cause widespread damage,...

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 3/8 9:41A NBCDFW Staff

One person is dead and at least 3 people are injured in Ellis County after severe weather early Saturday morning, according to the Ennis Police Department . The victim was a 42-year-old man from...

Area briefs: Waxahachie Women’s Club meeting, craft fair, kindergarten lotteries and more

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 3/8 9:06A Chris Roark

Staff report The Waxahachie Women s Club invites the community to its net monthly luncheon, which will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March Login to continue reading...

Roof of North Texas hotel ripped off during severe storm

CBS Dallas- Ft. Worth News 3/8 8:25A Lauren Crawford

The Ellis County community is cleaning up after severe storms Saturday morning . It was active across parts of North Texas as two elevated supercell storms moved through. There were multiple severe...

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BOOK REVIEW: GUNBARREL HIGHWAY by Sean Bridges

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 3/6 3:29A KAREN SIDDALL

Gunbarrel Highway by Sean Bridges Exciting and intense thriller that will keep readers turning pages! Gunbarrel Highway is a new thriller by Texas author Sean Bridges that features a wild manhunt...

Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas to Commemorate 75 Years at Gala Affair - May 8

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 3/6 2:12A Elizabeth Lenart

Since 1950, JFS has served as an open door to all in need impacting hundreds of thousands in its mission to provide whole-person care and promote self-sufficiency and well-being Jewish Family...

Susser Bank Celebrates New Plano Branch Opening

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 3/6 1:45A Carolyn Alvey

Susser Bank recently celebrated the opening of its first full-service branch in Collin County at 6900 North Dallas Parkway in Planos Legacy Town Center II. Conveniently located on the Dallas Tollway...

In honor of National Dentist Day: 5 foods for a healthier smile

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 3/6 1:00A Stephanie Patrick

In celebration of National Dentist Day, dentists at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry in Dallas offer suggestions for the best foods to protect your smile. National Dentist Day is today, and...

Jersey Mikes and Wipe Out Kids Cancer Unite to Fight Pediatric Cancer100% of Sales Donated

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 3/4 11:44P Mary Jane Coker

Wipe Out Kids Cancer (WOKC) is teaming up with 88 Jersey Mikes Subs locations across DFW in March to raise funds in the fight against pediatric cancer. As part of Jersey Mikes 15th Annual Month of...

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Carter Creek Winery Announces Release of Estate Wine Made with New Disease Resistant Vines

Texas Wine Lover 3/12 12:05A Jeff Cope

Adopting a more sustainable, proactive approach to winemaking, Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa has released its first-ever estate wine, the 2023 Estate Red. Crafted from...

Tickets on Sale for Grapevine’s 33rd Annual Spring Wine Trail

Texas Wine Lover 3/11 2:40A Jeff Cope

Press Release Sip, savor and stroll! Raise a glass to fine wine and inspiring art at the 33rd Annual Spring Wine Trail , presented by Park Place Lexus and Land Rover Grapevine...

The Rhône Rangers Ride into Texas Hill Country: A Celebration of American Rhône Wines

Texas Wine Lover 3/7 12:05A Jeff Cope

The Rhône Rangers are coming to the Texas Hill Country on April 6th. Who are the Rhône Rangers? It is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting American Rhône varietal...

Texas High Plains – The Undiscovered Wine Destination

Texas Wine Lover 3/6 12:10A Neal Addy

Name a first-rate Texas wine destination… I’ll wait. Did the name Lubbock spring to mind? Perhaps it should. Lubbock serves as the perfect gateway to one of the most...

Texas Hill Country Wineries Partners with Wine Folly to Launch Texas Hill Country Region Guide

Texas Wine Lover 3/5 3:56A Jeff Cope

Press Release Texas Hill Country Wineries (THCW) is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Wine Folly , the globally recognized authority in wine education, to...

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NEW Spring? + Sales on Sales!?

The Sister Studio 3/10 4:18A Jennifer Reed

Happy Monday my friends! I hope everyone has had a restful weekend and is ready to take on the week ahead! I have a jam packed newsletter today, including our Life in Lilac Spring launch , some really...

THE POWER OF MATCHING SETS: FASHION MADE EASY

The Middle Page 3/4 4:06A Cathy Williamson

THE POWER OF MATCHING SETS: FASHION MADE EASY Hello, ladies, it s finally March! January seemed to last so long, and February was a blink! I, for one, am so glad the days are getting longer and the...

Did Someone Say AMAZON!??

The Sister Studio 3/1 3:27A Jennifer Reed

Happy Friday, y all! I can t believe today is the last day of February January felt like an eternity and this month has just flown by! I rounded up all of my Amazon favorites from the month here for y...

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New Era hats for Texas, California MLB teams pulled over design blunder featuring accidental...

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/12 4:02A Christine Sanchez

Amused fans were quick to point out the mistakes, with many wondering how they weren’t caught much sooner.

Texans agree on deals with rusher Darrell Taylor and receiver Braxton Berrios, AP sources says

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/11 3:13A Associated Press

Taylor is getting $5.25 million and Berrios will receive $2 million, according to AP sources.

With only 8 healthy players, Mavericks rally to defeat Spurs 133-129 to snap 5-game skid

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/11 2:06A Associated Press

San Antonio dropped its third consecutive game.

Mavs' injuries have reached the absurd with stars Irving and Davis already sidelined

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/10 3:08A Associated Press

Two players went down at once when the heads of Dwight Powell and Kessler Edwards collided while the big men were chasing a loose ball.

Timberwolves top Spurs 141-124 for 5th straight win on 25-point night for Anthony Edwards

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/10 3:00A Associated Press

The Spurs fell to 3-7 since star center Victor Wembanyama was ruled out for the remainder of the season with a blood clot in his shoulder.

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Top Things to Do in Plano, Texas

VIP Realty 3/11 5:52A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Top Things to Do in Plano, Texas Plano, Texas, is a thriving city known for its excellent quality of life, great shopping and dining options, and numerous recreational...

DFW is Home to Six out of the Thirty Fastest Growing Affluent Suburbs in 2025

DFW Urban Realty 2/26 7:42P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex continues to be a hotspot for luxury real estate, with affluent homebuyers flocking to its premier suburban communities. Offering a dynamic...

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Top U.S. health agency makes $25,000 buyout offer to most of its employees

Spectrum Local News Health 3/9 4:46A Associated Press

The offer is part of President Donald Trump’s government cuts. The workers have until 5 p.m. on Friday to submit a response.

West Texas reports nearly 200 measles cases. New Mexico is up to 30

Spectrum Local News Health 3/7 8:39A Associated Press

Most of the cases across both states are in people younger than 18 and people who are unvaccinated or have an unknown vaccination status.

Texas health officials still unsure of the cause of the measles outbreak

Spectrum Local News Health 3/5 10:00A Kaila Garrett

The number of cases has risen to 159 as of Tuesday, according to the state health commissioner.

West Texans, Mennonites at center of measles outbreak choose medical freedom over vaccine mandates

Spectrum Local News Health 3/4 3:14A Associated Press

The virus is spreading among Gaines County’s Mennonite community, where government mandates are not trusted.

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Schrödinger's cat-inspired quantum computing now 160 times more reliable thanks to new discovery

Live Science 4/21 2:00A

Quantum computing company Alice & Bob has improved the reliability of its cat qubits , which could make tomorrow's quantum computers far more accurate. Fault tolerance is a...

Dyson spheres could really exist — but there's a catch

Live Science 4/21 1:00A pmsutter@gmail.com (Paul Sutter)

Dyson spheres, the hypothetical mega-structures that advanced alien civilizations might use to enclose a star and harness its energy, suffer from a fatal flaw: They are...

Why do cats bring home dead animals?

Live Science 4/20 11:00P

If you let your cat wander outside, they may come home with an unpleasant surprise, like a dead bird or rodent, in its jaws. This may be bewildering to pet owners. After all,...

Miso Salmon

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/20 11:00P Krista

Miso salmon is a simple weeknight recipe that tastes like it came straight out of a restaurant! You ll love the sweet, savory, and umami flavors in this dish, serve with edamame or rice for the...

My Favorite Way to Use Up Hard Boiled Eggs

Love and Lemons 4/20 3:50A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

And so it begins: my egg salad kick. Every year after Easter, I make this egg salad recipe to use up the hard boiled eggs left over from my family’s celebration. That first...