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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 – LAST DAY Sephora Spring Savings Event 2025 Must-Haves (Sunday), ➋ – SPCA of Texas reaffirms commitment to Ellis County animal welfare as shelter operations conclude (Tuesday), ➌ – SO??MANY??GOOD DEALS!!!? (Monday), ➍ – Measles exploded in Texas after stagnant vaccine funding. New cuts threaten the same across the U.S. (Sunday), ➎ – Kyle Johnston Winemaker Profile (Tuesday)

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Health fair set for March 22

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 3/15 3:13A Chris Roark

Staff report Longtime Texas Rangers Strength and Conditioning Coach, Jose Vazquez, and Dr. Dustin R. Leek of Eclipse Pain & Recovery are bringing state-of-the-art...

TxDOT Public Meeting for Spur 394

Ellis County, TX - News Flash 3/14 5:55A

https://www.co.ellis.tx.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1106/638775465000000000

Texas Democratic Women of Ellis County to host meeting March 18

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 3/13 1:00A Chris Roark

Staff report Frances Cassanova, OB health care provider with Hope Health, will be presenting a program about The State of maternal child health care in Login to continue reading Login Sign up for...

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...

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Happy St. Patrick's Day! Today is your LUCKY day because I have an amazing special offer for you! Recently, I have been loving all of my pieces from Pink Lily . They have such cute spring pieces at an...

Spring Capsule Collection

Tanya Foster 3/13 12:00P Tanya Foster

We all have our favorite items in our closet. The items that no matter what, we wear them again and again. These are the must-haves that help you build your wardrobe and create outfits. I have a fall...

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...

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Reddy Wines Opens New Tasting Room in Texas Hill Country

Texas Wine Lover 3/14 12:11A Jeff Cope

Reddy Vineyards has had a long history in the Texas High Plains starting with their family vineyard in 1997 and then the start of making estate wines in 2019 . The winery is...

Wine & Wildflower Journey Passport 2025 Available Now from Texas Hill Country Wineries

Texas Wine Lover 3/13 12:13A Jeff Cope

Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Texas Hill Country Wineries’ (THCW s) Wine & Wildflower Journey Passport . The Passport event will take place from March 24th to April...

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...

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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...

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Quentin Grimes scores 28 as Sixers beat Mavs 130-125 in matchup of injury-depleted teams

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/16 10:36A Associated Press

The defending Western Conference champion Mavericks dropped a season-worst three games under .500.

March Madness arrives with a waiting game for the Tar Heels and Longhorns on Selection Sunday

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/16 10:24A Associated Press

Most of the drama when the March Madness brackets are revealed will revolve around the Tar Heels and Longhorns

Jalen Green scores 28 and the Rockets down the Bulls 117-114

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/16 3:29A Associated Press

The Rockets are now 43-25 with the win and the Bulls dropped to 28-39.

Vassell scores 22 points and Spurs hold off Pelicans, who were without Williamson

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/16 3:15A Associated Press

Keldon Johnson and Harrison Barnes each had 19 points for San Antonio and Stephon Castle added 17.

Blackmon scores 1st goal since 2023, Whitecaps beat Dallas 1-0

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/16 3:05A Associated Press

FCD has won just once (five losses, five ties) in its last 11 meetings with the Whitecaps.

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What to Look for in Apartment Investments

VIP Realty 3/14 7:31A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

What to Look for in Apartment Investments Investing in apartment buildings and multi-family properties can be a lucrative venture for real estate investors looking to generate...

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...

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Lamar County reports 4 measles cases linked to West Texas outbreak

Spectrum Local News Health 3/14 4:11A Christine Sanchez

The individuals had traveled to Gaines County, health officials say.

Trump administration withdraws nomination of David Weldon for CDC director

Spectrum Local News Health 3/13 4:13A Associated Press

The Senate Health Committee announced Thursday morning that it was canceling a planned hearing on Weldon's nomination because of the withdrawal.

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.

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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...

First-Rate Restaurants in Richardson

Eater Dallas 4/18 3:31A Courtney E. Smith

Dim sum for days at Kirin Court. | Kirin Court Because eating well doesn’t need to mean leaving the ‘burbs Gone are the days when suburbanites had to trek out to the city for good food. Take...

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Love and Lemons 4/17 2:21A Jeanine Donofrio

This strawberry spinach salad is perfect for spring and early summer. It starts with a base of fresh spinach—one of the first vegetables to appear at my farmers market each...

Waldorf Chicken Salad

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/16 11:00P Krista

Waldorf chicken salad is all about contrasts: crispy, crunchy, and creamy textures, and sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Perfect for lunches, picnics, meal prep or even a light dinner, this recipe is...

USDA’s Regional Food Business Centers Caught in Federal Funding Freeze

Civil Eats 4/15 10:00P Lisa Held

For the past five years, Patra and David Wise have been growing their farm business, Native Wise , to sell vegetables, wild rice, and honey to their local community in...