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Area briefs: Sims Library’s 120th birthday party, senior vendor fair and more

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 4/18 1:00A Chris Roark

Sims Library will host a 120th birthday party celebration at 10 a.m. April 26. The event will feature a day of fun, history and celebration. Login to continue reading Login...

Tire Disposal Event on April 25th & 26th, 2025

Ellis County, TX - News Flash 4/17 6:57A

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County tables animal shelter agreement

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 4/17 1:01A Chris Roark

Bill Spinks wspinks@cherryroad.com Ellis County Commissioners moved closer Tuesday to naming a new animal sheltering provider for the county but are trying to figure out Login to continue reading...

SPCA of Texas reaffirms commitment to Ellis County animal welfare as shelter operations conclude

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 4/15 8:47A Chris Roark

Staff report The SPCA of Texas Ellis County Animal Care Center (ECACC) will close its animal shelter operations effective Tuesday. This decision was announced on Jan. 15 Login to continue reading...

Chairwoman of Texas Democrats Small Business Caucus to speak at meeting

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 4/10 1:00A Chris Roark

The Texas Democratic Women of Ellis County will present Annette Krausse, chairwoman of the Texas Democrats Small Business Caucus. Her topic will be It s the Login to continue reading Login Sign up for...

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LAST DAY Sephora Spring Savings Event 2025 Must-Haves

Tanya Foster 4/13 6:00A Tanya Foster

Today is the last day of the Sephora SALE ! It's no secret that I LOVE makeup, skincare, hair care and all things BEAUTY ! So when this SALE comes along, I get so excited to stock up on my favorites...

Dwell with Dignitys Thrift Studio, Presented by Amazon, Raises Over $100,000

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 4/11 4:50A Juliette DC

Dwell with Dignity , a nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives through design, kicked off Thrift Studio, presented by Amazon , with a Premiere Party that raised $107,000 on...

Style Focus: Florals And Patterns

Tanya Foster 4/10 10:34A Tanya Foster

Happy Friday! Can you believe Easter is only a week away? In case you missed it, here is my Easter edit with all things Easter related. If you're still looking for something to wear, you may find it...

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Texas-German heritage is Rich at Prochnow Vineyard at Crabapple Creek

Texas Wine Lover 4/18 12:26A Amie Nemec

Photo courtesy of Scenarios Media With all the traffic and great wines off Highway 290 and in downtown Fredericksburg, it was refreshing to take a short scenic drive north of...

Kyle Johnston Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 4/15 2:09A Jeff Cope

We often take a long road to end up where we discover we eventually needed to be. Kyle Johnston of Haak Vineyards & Winery took that path and is now a co-owner and winemaker...

Wines of the Derby: What Are the Best Wineries of the Bluegrass State

Texas Wine Lover 4/11 3:48A Gus Hall

Most horse racing enthusiasts would agree that the Kentucky Derby is not an ordinary horse race. It is more of a celebration of horse racing culture, where good people gather...

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SO??MANY??GOOD DEALS!!!?

The Sister Studio 4/14 3:57A Jennifer Reed

Happy Monday, my friends! I m sitting here with my coffee, thinking about the week ahead. I hope all of you have a wonderful start to the week today, and that this week is a week of new beginnings,...

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER: EASTER DRESSES (THAT WILL WORK ALL SPRING LONG

The Middle Page 4/11 6:00A Cathy Williamson

Yes, I’m that person rolling in fashionably late with Easter dress ideas, but hear me out! If you’re still staring at your closet wondering what to wear for church or brunch this Sunday, I’ve got you...

5 Beauty Must haves: All Amazon!?

The Sister Studio 4/11 4:58A Jennifer Reed

Happy Friday, my friends! We made it to the weekend, wahoo!! I wanted to do something a little different today and sing praises to 5 Beauty Products that I looooove from Amazon . These are all...

Target’s Weekly WOW List!!!??

The Sister Studio 4/8 4:38A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Tuesday my friends! We had the gloomiest weather over the weekend, but the sun is back out today and it s making me so happy! I hope everyone is having a great start to their week! I...

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Rookie Smith homers twice with 4 RBIs to power Astros to 6-4 win over Padres

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/19 7:47A Associated Press

Jake Meyers tied a season high with three hits for the Astros.

Gregg Popovich has medical incident in restaurant, is resting at home, AP source says

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/19 7:03A Associated Press

TMZ Sports obtained video footage of what it said was Popovich being placed into an ambulance.

Texans in desperate need of offensive line upgrade as NFL draft approaches

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/18 3:38A Associated Press

General manager Nick Caserio said he doesn’t believe they have to draft an offensive lineman next week.

Kumar Rocker strikes out 8 and earns 1st MLB win as Rangers sweep Angels 5-3

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/18 3:25A Associated Press

Rocker (1-2) threw a career-high 78 pitches.

Stars skid into NHL playoffs on 7-game losing streak and have season on the line again

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/18 2:49A Associated Press

Dallas opens the postseason Saturday night with Game 1 at home against rested Central Division rival Colorado.

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Frisco, Texas Top Attractions & Things to Do

VIP Realty 4/15 11:54A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Frisco, Texas Top Attractions & Things to Do If you're looking for a city that perfectly blends suburban comfort with big-city excitement, Frisco, Texas should be at the top...

JUST LISTED Completely Remodeled Home for sale in Euless, TX

DFW Urban Realty 4/7 8:17P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed: Completely Remodeled Home For Sale in Euless, TX 610 Stonewall Drive, Euless, TX - Midway Park Subdivision $318,400 This beautifully updated home in Euless, TX...

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Spring allergies are back. Here's how to check pollen levels and keep from sneezing

Spectrum Local News Health 4/19 5:14A Associated Press

The severity of your allergies can depend on where you live, what you’re allergic to and your lifestyle.

Bird flu detected in 4 mammal species in Texas Panhandle

Spectrum Local News Health 4/17 4:36A Christine Sanchez

The virus was found in foxes, raccoons, striped skunks and domestic cats in six counties.

RFK Jr.'s mixed message about the measles outbreaks draws criticism from health officials

Spectrum Local News Health 4/16 2:36A Associated Press

Kennedy has not been regularly briefed in person on the outbreak by his own infectious disease experts at the CDC at least through March 21.

Study: Austin among top healthiest cities in U.S., other Texas cities lag behind

Spectrum Local News Health 4/15 6:30A Kaila Garrett

Several Texas cities ranked near the bottom of the list of the healthiest cities to live in America, except for Austin, Texas.

Measles exploded in Texas after stagnant vaccine funding. New cuts threaten the same across the...

Spectrum Local News Health 4/13 3:41A Associated Press

Immunization programs nationwide have been left stagnant and this helped set the stage for the measles outbreak and fueled its spread.

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Rice Krispies Treats — The Classic, Budget-Friendly Treat To Feed A Crowd!

Cooking Chew 4/24 8:25A Andi Reis

Marshmallows, crisp rice cereal, and some butter and you've got a chewy and inexpensive treat that feeds a crowd! The post Rice Krispies Treats — The Classic, Budget-Friendly...

Famous Dave’s Fires Up Third Annual All-Star BBQ Series This May, Leading Up to the 2025 World Food...

Restaurant News 4/24 7:06A RestaurantNews.com

The barbecue legend is partnering once again with the World Food Championships for a coast-to-coast celebration of America’s top pitmasters Minnetonka, MN (...

Whole-Farm Revenue Protection Analysis: New Enrollments Reveal Path Forward

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 4/24 5:14A Billy Hackett

Chard leaves from Pie Ranch, CA; Credit: USDA, NRCS CA This year marks the tenth anniversary of Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) , a novel insurance product that offers farmers nationwide the...

Pickled Serrano Peppers

Love and Lemons 4/24 2:09A Jeanine Donofrio

Move over, jalapeños! Serrano peppers are my current chile obsession for one simple reason: they re spicier. Serrano vs. Jalapeño Peppers On the Scoville Scale, the official...

Cheesy Bacon Spinach Frittata

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/23 11:00P Krista

This Cheesy Bacon Spinach Frittata is done in just 30 minutes! Packed with goat cheese, roasted red peppers and bacon, it s perfect for weekend breakfasts and brunches with friends. You may know them...

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Last Day of School Flags Printable

Confessions of Parenting- Fun Games, Jokes, and Mo 4/24 7:22A Michele Tripple

Celebrate the end of the school year with a fun photo tradition! These free Last Day of School Flag printables are the perfect prop for ... Read more The post Last Day of...

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Timed Drawing Art Project for Older Kids

Kids Activities Blog 4/24 1:30A Brittany

Older school-aged kids will practice their drawing speed in this fun project. Our basic techniques can easily be used at The post Timed Drawing Art Project for Older Kids...

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Celebrate Literature: A Great List Of Books For World Book Day

Kids Activities Blog 4/23 2:54A Jordan

World Book Day is here and what better way to celebrate than with a great book! Books are a great The post Celebrate Literature: A Great List Of Books For World Book Day...