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Enjoy $6 Thorned Rose Margaritas on Cinco de Mayo at Open Palette and The Parlor in Downtown Dallas

Texas Womens Foundation's April 30 Event Features ABC's Deborah Roberts, Cynt Marshall & Honorees

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Dallas Arboretum's Black Heritage Celebration
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Domestic wastewater overflow occurs in Waxahachie

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 5/6 6:42A Chris Roark

Staff report The city of Waxahachie issued the following required press release regarding an overflow from its domestic wastewater collection system Sunday, the second one...

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7 Brew offers promotions for National Teacher Appreciation Week

Business - Waxahachie Daily Light 5/2 11:03A Chris Roark

Staff report 7 Brew,the drive-thru coffee concept revolutionizing the coffee industry, is celebrating National Teacher Appreciation Week by offering promotions at its 200-plus...

Life School hosts Gifted & Talented Expo

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 5/2 10:36A Chris Roark

Staff report Life School held its annual Gifted & Talented (GT) Expo Awards on April 25. This year, the GT Expo was held at Life Login to continue reading Login Sign up for...

Cops & Kids Picnic set for May 11

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 4/30 11:10P Chris Roark

Chris Roark croark@cherryroad.com It s the Waxahachie Police Department s favorite community event of the year, and for several children it s likely theirs, too. The...

Waxahachie man sentenced for sexually abusing a child

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 4/29 6:40A Chris Roark

Staff report Ellis County and District Attorney Ann Montgomery announced that Rodney Allen Williams, 49, of Waxahachie, was convicted, after a jury trial, of one Login to...

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Mental Health Is Focus Of Latest Communities Foundation Fundraising Campaign With Matching Gifts

My Sweet Charity 5/6 12:30P Glenn Hunter

Communities Foundation of Texas campaign series* To mark Mental Health Awareness Month in May, the Ramesh and Kalpana Bhatia Family Foundation is teaming up with Communities Foundation of Texas to...

JUST IN: Courtney Derderian And Nina Sachse To Co-Chair 2025 Cattle Baron’s Ball

My Sweet Charity 5/6 8:30A Jeanne Prejean

As 2024 Cattle Baron s Ball Co-Chairs Lora Farris and Marjon Henderson are prepping final plans for the big hoedown for the American Cancer Society North Texas fundraiser at Southfork on Saturday,...

April Amazon Best Sellers

Brighton the Day 5/6 5:13A megan hopkins

We baaaaack with another list of Amazon best sellers. This is one of my favorite lists to pull each month because I love seeing what YOU love — and this month s collection is...

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JUST IN: 2024 Soup’s On! $598K Record-Breaker Check And 2025 Leadership Revealed

My Sweet Charity 5/6 4:30A Jeanne Prejean

Despite the threat of rain, The Stewpot Alliance was on top of the world or, at least on top of The Henry rooftop Thursday with longtime supporters Margie and Ray Francis and Sarah and First...

Preservation Park Cities Launches “The Houses Of The Park Cities” Highlighting The Area’s Historic...

My Sweet Charity 5/3 8:30A Jeanne Prejean

If you ve finished reading Capote s Women and The King of Diamonds and aren t ready to start Rulebreaker , then Preservation Park Cities has a perfect perusal. The Houses Of The Park Cities * Larry...

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Texas Womens Foundation's April 30 Event Features ABC's Deborah Roberts, Cynt Marshall & Honorees

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 4/23 1:34A Juliette DC

Texas Womens Foundation has announced its Leadership Forum & Awards Celebration on April 30, 2024, at the Omni Dallas Hotel (555 S. Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202). This day of learning, leadership and...

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I Dip, You Dip.¡Yo Quiero! Celebrates Cinco de Mayo as the Ultimate Dip Destination with Better fo

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 5/3 4:39A Dana Cobb

No Cinco de Mayo celebration is complete without the stable of premium dips offered by ¡Yo Quiero! including their signature guacamoles , queso, salsas , and bean dips as part...

A Deep Dive into the World of Winemaking – The Basics of Wine Grapes

Texas Wine Lover 5/3 12:15A Amie Nemec

Some links are affiliate links meaning at no additional cost to you, this site may get a small commission if you make a purchase . Veraison Whether you are a long-time wine lover or new to enjoying...

Enjoy $6 Thorned Rose Margaritas on Cinco de Mayo at Open Palette and The Parlor in Downtown Dallas

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 5/2 11:50P Culver Public Relations

Open Palette and The Parlor , both located inside Sheraton Dallas Hotel in downtown, are offering a Cinco de Mayo special to enjoy the special Thorned Rose margarita at the happy hour price of $6 all...

O’Farrell Country Vineyards: Native Wines from Native Vines

Texas Wine Lover 4/30 12:03A Ron Martin

Tucked away in Deep East Texas amongst the beautiful pine-covered hills near Atlanta, my wife and I arrived at O’Farrell Country Vineyards . We were excited about this winery visit that will allow us...

Rootstock 2024

Texas Wine Lover 4/26 12:17A Neal Addy

Rootstock has long been one of the most popular Texas wine festivals, showcasing some of Central and North Texas’ best wineries. My wife and I have had the pleasure of attending the festival for a...

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Jen-A-Peño is HERE!!! My Chomps box is LIVE!

The Sister Studio 5/5 5:40A Jennifer Reed

JEN-A-PEÑO IS HERE!!! You guys!!! I cannot even express to y all how excited I am about this! Today is the day, my Chomps limited edition Jen-a-peño box is HERE !!! They gave us their biggest discount...

BREAK OUT THE SUMMER DRESSES // FEATURING JULIA AMORY

The Middle Page 5/4 4:53A Cathy Williamson

BREAK OUT THE SUMMER DRESSES // FEATURING JULIA AMORY Hello, ladies! I hope you have had a fantastic week! Mine has been a whirlwind! I left last Sunday for Scottsdale, Arizona, on a retreat with the...

BEST of AMAZON!??????

The Sister Studio 4/30 1:19A Jennifer Reed

Happy Tuesday, friends!! I loved putting together this newsletter for y all today because this month s Amazon finds were just so, SO good!! I found so many items that are great quality and are...

TEN OF THE BEST SPRING SHIRTS

The Middle Page 4/27 4:49A Cathy Williamson

Hi, ladies! I hope you have had a great week! It s been a hectic one for sure around here! I am running a few errands today and packing because I head out tomorrow for a week. I am flying to...

Don’t Miss This!

The Sister Studio 4/25 11:27P Jennifer Reed

You guys, we made it to Friday!! The weekend is HERE, and I am so ready for it! I do feel like this week has flown by between school stuff for the kids, sports, and everything in between, it s been a...

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Brittney Griner still adjusting after Russian prison ordeal. WNBA star details experience in book

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/6 10:34A Associated Press

Life isn't what it once was for the perennial WNBA All-Star.

Dallas Mavericks sign coach Jason Kidd to multi-year contract extension

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/6 6:44A Associated Press

The Mavericks announced the move a day before opening their second-round playoff series at Oklahoma City.

Stars and Avalanche meet to open the second round

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/6 2:40A Associated Press

Avalanche went 3-1 against the Stars during the regular season.

Bernardeschi scores 2 goals to help Toronto beat Dallas 3-1

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/5 1:33A Associated Press

Toronto FC, led by two goals from Federico Bernardeschi, beat FC Dallas on Saturday night by a score of 3-1.

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving carry Mavs past Clippers 114-101 to advance to second round

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/4 2:07A Associated Press

The fifth-seeded Maverick will open the Western Conference semifinals at the top seed, Oklahoma City, on Tuesday night.

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Six Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Home

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 5/6 5:22A Steve Smith

Are you in the market for a new home? Exciting times lie ahead! However, the journey to homeownership can be fraught with pitfalls if you’re not careful. From overlooking crucial details to making...

Protect Your Investment: Hire a Buyer’s Agent

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 4/29 10:16A Steve Smith

In these challenging times, when making one of your most important financial decisions, it’s more important than ever to align yourself with a trusted real estate agent who can provide the necessary...

The Texas Heat is Coming

VIP Realty 4/27 4:09A tom@57realty.com (Thomas Heinz)

Welcome to the Lone Star State Whether you're moving from the bustling streets of New York or the sunny coasts of California, one thing you'll notice pretty quickly is the...

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Gov. Greg Abbott announces behavioral health campus to be built in Uvalde

Spectrum Local News Health 4/23 6:13A Christine Sanchez

Construction will begin this summer and the facility is expected to open in 2025.

Seattle hospital won't turn over gender transition records in lawsuit settlement with Texas

Spectrum Local News Health 4/23 12:10A Associated Press

The hospital filed the lawsuit in response to Paxton appearing to go beyond state borders to investigate gender transition.

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Earth-size planet found orbiting nearby star that will outlive the sun by 100 billion years

Live Science 5/19 6:00A

Astronomers have discovered an Earth-size planet that is showered with so much radiation, its atmosphere eroded away long ago, leaving it bare. Life as we know it can t exist...

32 animals that act weirdly human sometimes

Live Science 5/19 5:00A

Humans often think we are unique, with abilities and behaviors far more complex than our distant animal cousins. But in fact, many creatures, from tiny insects to our closest...

Creamy Coleslaw

Love and Lemons 5/19 3:20A Jeanine Donofrio

This easy coleslaw recipe is great for just about any occasion—a weeknight dinner, a cookout, or a fun picnic lunch. Like all my favorite summer recipes, it s packed with colorful veggies, and a...

Does the Milky Way orbit anything?

Live Science 5/17 11:00P

It seems like everything orbits something in space. Moons orbit planets. Planets orbit stars. Stars orbit the centers of galaxies. But beyond that, things get a little harder...

'Playing Russian roulette with your health': Officials warn that social media trend of consuming raw...

Live Science 5/17 4:12A ben.turner@futurenet.com (Ben Tu

People shouldn t drink raw milk in an attempt to gain immunity from bird flu, health experts have warned. These warnings follow news that a bird flu subtype called H5N1 was...

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Fantastic Words That Start with the Letter F

Kids Activities Blog 5/18 10:41P Cheslyn Garland

Let’s have some fun today with F words! Words that start with the letter F are fantastic and free. We The post Fantastic Words That Start with the Letter F appeared first on...