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Bluebonnets begin to bloom in North Texas

Tacos and Tequila Festival Adds Hip-Hop Heavyweights to its Lineup!

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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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More bikes, activities planned for Cops and Kids Picnic

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 3/20 5:34A Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Officer James Taylor knows the city of Waxahachie is growing, so that simply means more bicycles for children and more time to Login to continue reading Login Sign...

Area briefs: Tribute band featuring queens of country, Spring Cleanup and more

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 3/20 12:58A Chris Roark

Staff report Starstruck Tribute Band, with singers performing as artists Lainey Wilson, Carrie Underwood and Shania Twain, will bring the queens of country to life Login to...

Bluebonnets begin to bloom in North Texas

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 3/19 10:02A Elvira Sakmari

What to Know Bluebonnets were adopted as the Texas state flower on March 7, 1901. There is no law prohibiting the picking of bluebonnets, but make sure you re not on private property taking pictures...

Ellis County Living Room to help connect residents with mental health, substance use issues with the...

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 3/19 4:34A Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Oftentimes people find themselves in need of help, but they don’t know what kind. A new facility in Waxahachie will guide them Login to continue reading Login Sign...

Council members encourage caution when working with roofing companies, other door-to-door...

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 3/19 12:44A Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Members of the Waxahachie City Council on Monday encouraged residents to be cautious when dealing with roofing companies and other...

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Sneaker Haven Celebrates Grand Opening in Watters Creek Village with Free Event Featuring Dallas...

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 3/19 12:46A Kathy Beazley

Sneaker Haven , the ultimate destination for sneaker enthusiasts, is celebrating its newest location, a brand-new store in Watters Creek Village in Allen, with a grand opening event on Sunday, March...

Spring Favorites Under $50

Tanya Foster 3/16 5:00A Tanya Foster

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...

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Land of Promise Comes to Fredericksburg

Texas Wine Lover 3/21 12:05A Jeff Cope

Land of Promise is a family-owned winery that has established itself as a producer of exceptional, estate-grown wines in Sonoma County with its Terra de Promissio vineyard ....

Happy 14th Anniversary to Texas Wine Lover!

Texas Wine Lover 3/20 12:11A Jeff Cope

Fourteen years. Wow! The Texas Wine Lover (TWL) blog was founded on March 20th, 2011, and it’s still growing strong. There aren’t many weeks that go by without a new blog post...

Tacos and Tequila Festival Adds Hip-Hop Heavyweights to its Lineup!

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 3/19 12:56A Kathy Beazley

The ultimate fusion of hip-hop, tacos, and tequila just got even hotter! The 4th annual Tacos and Tequila Festival at Panther Island Pavilion on May 17 is turning up the heat with four legendary new...

Alicia Whitby Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 3/18 12:05A Jeff Cope

Some winemakers are born in the wine industry and others find their calling later in life. Alicia Whitby of Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards is one of the latter winemakers. Alicia...

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...

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Fresh Finds for YOU!✨?

The Sister Studio 3/17 4:36A Jennifer Reed

Good morning and happy Monday, my friends! My kids are on Spring Break this week, so we re in Colorado and I m so, so excited to spend quality time all together as a family! Wish me luck snowboarding...

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...

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Texas A&M avoids an Ivy League upset by beating Yale 80-71 in NCAA Tournament

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/21 2:31A Associated Press

The Aggies sent Yale back to class Thursday with an 80-71 victory behind a career-high 25 points

Goncalves scores decisive goal in shootout to give the Lightning a 3-2 win over the Stars

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/21 2:31A Associated Press

Goncalves scored his first shootout goal this season after Vasilevskiy made a glove save on Mikko Rantanen.

No. 3 Texas Tech takes NCAA Tournament-record 46 3-pointers and beats No. 14 UNC Wilmington 82-72

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/21 2:01A Associated Press

The 46 3s also set a school record.

Lady Indians pour on the offense

Sports- Waxahachie Daily Light 3/21 1:00A Bill Spinks

Staff report A six-day layoff for spring break didn t cool off the Waxahachie Lady Indians at all, as they picked up right where they left Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary...

Mikael Granlund's 2nd goal pushes Stars past Ducks 4-3 in overtime

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/19 1:30A Associated Press

The Stars have won eight consecutive home games for the first time since January-March 2006.

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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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Texas measles outbreak expected to last for months, though vaccinations are up from last year

Spectrum Local News Health 3/21 6:54A Associated Press

Pharmacies across the U.S., especially in Texas, are seeing more demand for MMR shots.

Nestlé recalls some Lean Cuisine, Stouffer's meals

Spectrum Local News Health 3/19 3:15A Lydia Taylor

The company is asking consumers to return the products to the retailer from where it was purchased.

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.

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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...

Crab Eggs Benedict

Life at the Table 4/15 3:46A Chef Sandra Lewis

Crab Eggs Benedict: A Coastal Twist on a Brunch Icon What do you get when a New York classic takes a seaside vacation? You get crab eggs Benedict—brunch elegance with a...