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BOOK REVIEW: LEFT (TERRAN INCOGNITA, #1) by Paul McGrath

Kenny's Restaurant Group to Reward Most Loyal Fans with Free Food

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Top Stories: ➊ – Student-led initiative provides letter jackets to Special Olympics athletes (Tuesday), ➋ – Wallace recognized for recertifying Certified Municipal Official designation (Tuesday), ➌ – WNBA draft guide: Paige Bueckers and the Valkyries get ready for their big night in New York (Monday), ➍ – Houston, Florida play for title and put a different spin on the underdog role to wrap March Madness (Monday), ➎ – College baseball notebook: Surprising Longhorns are tied for 1st nearing halfway point of SEC play (Monday)

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Area briefs: Cinco De Mayo Celebration, city auction, city clean-up and more

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 3/27 6:43A Chris Roark

Staff report The Ellis County Hispanic Organization will host its annual Cinco De Mayo Festival from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. May 3 in Downtown Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary...

WISD narrows superintendent search down to five

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 3/26 9:22A Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The search for Waxahachie ISD’s next superintendent has been narrowed down to five candidates. The WISD Board of Trustees interviewed eight candidates Login to...

Ferris DPS responds to I-45 crisis involving crash, mental health emergency

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 3/26 4:44A Chris Roark

City of Ferris On Tuesday afternoon, Ferris Department of Public Safety officers responded to a critical incident on Interstate 45 near the Exit 265 area Login to continue reading Login Sign up for...

Simpson Elementary students travel to Austin for Education in Action Discover Texas Field Trip

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 3/24 8:46A Chris Roark

Waxahachie ISD Fourth-graders from Waxahachie ISD s Simpson Elementary traveled to Austin on an Education in Action Discover Texas Field Trip on March 21 to experience what they are learning Login to...

Waxahachie Cowboy Gathering to honor Western life through poetry and song

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 3/23 2:22A Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The community is invited to a free event in Waxahachie where they can revisit the Old West through music and poetry. The Login to continue reading Login Sign up for...

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Everyday Looks I’ve Been Wearing

Brighton the Day 3/28 9:39A Brighton

If you’re anything like me, you want everyday looks that feel just as good as they look. Whether I’m heading out for errands, meeting a friend for coffee, or working from home, I always try to reach...

BOOK REVIEW: LEFT (TERRAN INCOGNITA, #1) by Paul McGrath

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 3/25 8:51P KAREN SIDDALL

Left Terran Incognita, #1 by Paul McGrath Delightful, with unexpectedly perfect plot twists. Left is the first book in author Paul McGraths new science fiction series, Terran Incognita, and...

KEEP IRVING BEAUTIFUL SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR ANNUAL AWARDS

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 3/24 10:14P kibjulie17

KEEP IRVING BEAUTIFUL SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR ANNUAL AWARDS Mayor and KIB Awards Honor Irvings Difference Makers (IRVING, TEXAS) - Keep Irving Beautiful is asking for nominations to be submitted for...

2025 Mansfield High School Tiger Volleyball Camp - Registration is OPEN!

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 3/24 10:06P Julie Price

Registration for our 2025 Mansfield Tiger Volleyball Camp is open - sign your kiddos up now so they don't miss out on all the fun!!!! 2025 Mansfield Tiger Volleyball Camp June 16th - 19th @ Mansfield...

BOOK REVIEW: COPS & ROBBERS (PARKER CITY MYSTERY, #5) by Justin M. Kiska

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 3/24 7:40P KAREN SIDDALL

Cops & Robbers Parker City Mystery, #5 by Justin M. Kiska Another intriguing mystery with its roots in the past. Cops & Robbers is the fifth outing for Parker Citys crack detective team, Sgt. Ben...

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2025 TEXSOM Awards – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 3/26 9:05P Jeff Cope

The 2025 TEXSOM Awards have been announced, and these are the results for Texas wineries. The TEXSOM Awards judging took place February 15 18, 2025 at Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas. There...

Stray Grape Urban Winery

Texas Wine Lover 3/26 8:00P Jeff Cope

More and more wineries are opening around the San Antonio area, but Stray Grape Urban Winery has been in San Antonio since 2008. It started as a Water 2 Wine franchise by the...

Best Wines to Accompany a Poker Night

Texas Wine Lover 3/26 7:54P Gus Hall

Even though wine has actually been a staple of social gatherings for a long time, people no longer use it just for fancy dinners or romantic evenings. According to recent data...

Kenny's Restaurant Group to Reward Most Loyal Fans with Free Food

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 3/23 11:12P Kelly Hunter

All the restaurants founded by noted chef and restaurateur Kenny Bowers have grown with the premise that every day is a holiday and every meal a feast. The restaurants care and dedication to their...

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 ....

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March Amazon Finds—on SALE!

The Sister Studio 3/27 3:24A Jennifer Reed

Happy Thursday, my friends! May your coffee be nice and strong today we re sooo close to Friday! Amazon is doing a big Spring Sale this week so I wanted to round up all of my March favorites, several...

A Colorful Table Setting For 10 or Just Two!

Color and Chic 3/26 4:35A Hoang-Kim

Spring is here and it s time to host! Whether you re inviting 10 people over or just one or two, I think it speaks volume to set the table and pull out the pretty napkins. Not only will it make things...

STRIPES: THE TIMELESS TREND FOR EFFORTLESS SPRING AND SUMMER STYLE

The Middle Page 3/23 5:57A Cathy Williamson

STRIPES: THE TIMELESS TREND FOR EFFORTLESS SPRING AND SUMMER STYLE Hello ladies! How is everyone today? I have been in Ojai Valley since Wednesday to see my daughter. She had an emergency surgery on...

LIVE NOW: Target’s MASSIVE SALE!?

The Sister Studio 3/23 4:54A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Sunday everyone! We are home after spending the week in Colorado for Spring Break let s just say my snowboarding isn t going to be winning awards anytime soon, but we had SO much fun all...

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...

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The Texas Longhorns' success this season has come without the 3-point shot that shapes today's game

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/28 8:17A Associated Press

Vic Schaefer's team showcases how winning big doesn’t always require a heavy reliance on 3-point shooting.

Notre Dame ready for rematch with TCU, as is Tennessee, which will face SEC foe Texas in Birmingham

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/28 7:34A Associated Press

Notre Dame prepares to face TCU in the Sweet 16 on Saturday in the Birmingham 3 Regional.

Texas Tech rallies from 16 points down to beat Arkansas 85-83 in first OT game in March Madness

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/28 3:27A Associated Press

Darrion Williams didn't miss when it mattered most, sending Texas Tech to an improbable spot in the Elite Eight.

Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has surgery for torn ACL in his left knee

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/27 2:10A Associated Press

The team said Wednesday night further medical updates on Irving would be provided “as appropriate.”

Jason Robertson has natural hat trick in the Stars' 4-3 victory over the Oilers

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/27 1:46A Associated Press

The Dallas Stars held off the short-handed Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on Wednesday night.

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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.

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Tomato Bruschetta

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/13 11:00P Krista

Tomato bruschetta is the quintessential summer appetizer! We keep it simple with sweet, ripe tomatoes, garlic-infused oil, and fresh basil, all layered onto crusty bread and drizzled with an...

How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs

Love and Lemons 4/13 3:00A Jeanine Donofrio

Here s the good news: perfect hard boiled eggs are easy to make. And the bad news: so are less-than-perfect ones. I don t know about you, but I ve certainly cooked my fair...

USDA Shares (Incomplete) List of Frozen Programs With Congress

Civil Eats 4/11 8:30A Lisa Held

April 11, 2025 – In response to requests from Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota), USDA officials provided a list of 15 agency programs...

Ranch Water Recipe

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/10 11:00P Krista

This fruity ranch water recipe with spicy Tajin rim is spiked with tequila for a refreshing 5-minute cocktail. Made right in the sparkling water bottle, it s the perfect drink for all your summer...

Hop Into Flavor with Dickey’s Easter ‘Cue Collection and BUNNYCUE Deal

Restaurant News 4/10 10:51A RestaurantNews.com

Celebrate the season with 20% off festive family packs, available for a limited time Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) This Easter, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is making mealtime...