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Waxahachie receives Class 1 ISO rating, which could reduce insurance rates

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 5/6 6:21A Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Waxahachie Fire-Rescue recently received the highest rating a department can achieve through the Insurance Service Office (ISO). An ISO rating is used Login to...

Texas Agriculture Commissioner announces sponsorship of Crossroads of Texas GO TEXAN Country...

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 5/5 11:06A Chris Roark

Staff report Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) and the city of Waxahachie announced their sponsorship of the 2025 Crossroads Login to continue...

Ellzey introduces Apprenticeship Infrastructure Tax Credit Act of 2025

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 5/5 3:26A Chris Roark

Staff report In response to the nation s escalating labor shortages, particularly in critical infrastructure sectors, Representative Jake Ellzey (TX-6) will formally introduce the Apprenticeship...

Ferris operates use-based infrastructure that doesn’t burden the taxpayer

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 5/5 3:18A Chris Roark

City of Ferris As measles cases rise across the state and cities work to coordinate their responses and public messaging, Ferris residents are getting answers Login to...

Timmermann wins WISD election, three propositions pass in Red Oak ISD

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 5/3 7:15P Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Debbie Timmermann retained her seat on Place 7 of the Waxahachie ISD Board of Trustees when she defeated challenger Daniel Hobbs in Login to continue reading Login...

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What to Pack for a Northern European Cruise

Tanya Foster 5/6 12:00P Tanya Foster

Summer is around the corner and I know travel is on everyone's radar. I keep thinking about our incredible Regent Seven Seas Cruise through the North and Baltic Seas—it was truly a trip to remember!...

Blue Ribbon Brilliance: Record-Breaking Night at the Equest Blue Ribbon Gala

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 5/2 3:00A Anna Davis

The 44 th Annual Equest Blue Ribbon Gala was a night where cowboy boots and big-hearted bidding came together in a spirited celebration that still has Dallas buzzing. On April 25, Gilleys Dallas was...

6 Essential Tips to Planning the Interiors for Your New Build

IBB Design 4/30 11:50P IBB AT Home

Congratulations on building your new home! This milestone is both thrilling and full of possibilities. But once the excitement settles, you may find yourself wondering, The...

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Desert Willow Vineyard Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 5/6 12:12A Jeff Cope

If you have been following the Texas wine scene, you’ve probably heard whispers about Desert Willow Vineyard. The vineyard is owned and operated by the Rob and Laurel Warren...

Back to the High Plains: Rediscovering English Newsom Cellars

Texas Wine Lover 5/2 12:36A Laurinda Thomas

I’m not sure why it seems to take some sort of wine-related event for me to head to the Texas High Plains, as it is just a little over a two-hour drive to Lubbock and about 2½...

Visiting Charleston Taylor Estate: An Experiential Winery Opens in Johnson City

Texas Wine Lover 4/29 1:58A Jeff Cope

A new winery has opened in Johnson City with some unique features at a Texas winery that I have never seen before. Considering I have visited over 540 Texas wineries in the...

Celebrate Mom with Lavish Mother's Day Brunch at The Statler Sunday, May 11

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 4/28 1:50A Kelly Hunter

Everyone knows that Mom is a classic, and the best place to celebrate her big day is at The Statler, the iconic mid-century hotel in downtown Dallas. The Statler is hosting a lavish Mothers Day...

River Cruising with Messina Hof Founders Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo in Burgundy

Texas Wine Lover 4/25 4:40A Jeff Cope

AmaWaterways AmaCello Imagine sipping a glass of your favorite Texas wine while cruising down a river in Burgundy, surrounded by rolling vineyards and centuries-old castles. Sounds dreamy, right?...

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WHY BLACK IS ALWAYS IN STYLE—EVEN IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER

The Middle Page 5/5 3:41A Cathy Williamson

WHY BLACK IS ALWAYS IN STYLE—EVEN IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER Hello, ladies! I hope you have had a great week! I have to admit that I am super tired! I think life has caught up, and I am exhausted and...

THOUGHTFUL GIFT IDEAS FOR MOTHER’S DAY

The Middle Page 4/27 3:49A Cathy Williamson

Celebrating Mother s Day: Thoughtful Gift Ideas for all of the mamas Hello, ladies! I hope you all have had a great weekend. I hosted my mom s 85th birthday dinner at our home on Friday night. It was...

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The Steelers move on from George Pickens by trading mercurial receiver to Cowboys

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/7 9:16A Associated Press

Pickens has spent his three seasons in the NFL being equal parts productive and petulant, mixing highlight-reel catches with bouts of immaturity.

Jets and Stars meet in second round of NHL playoffs after both had epic Game 7 rallies to advance

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/7 3:19A Associated Press

Both teams had to finish off epic Game 7 comebacks at home to get here.

Rangers' bats come alive with new coach Boone in dugout, beating the Red Sox 6-1

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/7 3:09A Associated Press

Texas won its second straight — the first consecutive victories since sweeping three games against the Angels from April 15-17.

Yelich homers and Myers takes a step forward in Brewers' 5-1 victory over Astros

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/6 3:09A Associated Press

Christian Yelich hit a two-run homer, Tobias Myers pitched 5 1/3 strong innings and the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Houston Astros 5-1.

DeSoto native overcomes adversity, signs with Miami Dolphins

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/5 9:33A Adam Rossow

It was a waiting game on draft day for DeSoto-native and NFL-hopeful Andrew Armstrong.

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Measles jumps borders in North America with outbreaks in Canada, Mexico and U.S.

Spectrum Local News Health 5/1 2:29A Associated Press

North America’s three biggest measles outbreaks continue to balloon, with more than 2,500 known cases.

Houston, Dallas rank among worst in U.S. for ozone pollution, air quality report reveals

Spectrum Local News Health 4/30 6:15A Christine Sanchez

Almost half of the U.S. population lives with “unhealthy” levels of harmful air pollution, a report from the American Lung Association reveals.

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Op-ed: Why Most No-Till Agriculture Is Not Actually Regenerative

Civil Eats 5/7 10:00P Nate Powell-Palm

I sat down to write this piece after a five-inch April snowstorm gave our newly planted wheat fields their first drink of the season. Wheat is one of five crops we raise on our farm just outside...

Love & Lemons Cooking Club – May!

Love and Lemons 5/6 5:44A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Our Cooking Club is a fun way to celebrate the Love & Lemons community of readers. The concept is super simple—each month, I choose a recipe. You make it, and you leave a...

Dickey’s Barbecue Honors Teachers with Appreciation Week Promotion

Restaurant News 5/6 5:05A RestaurantNews.com

20% Off for All Teachers with Valid ID, May 5 11, in Celebration of National Barbecue Month Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is turning up the...

The Pork Industry Asks Congress to Overturn Prop. 12, a Divisive Animal Welfare Law, Yet Again

Civil Eats 5/5 10:00P Lisa Held

In May 2023, nearly eight months after hearing a case brought by the National Pork Producers Council (NPCC), the Supreme Court upheld a California law that banned the sale of pork from systems that...

Dickey’s Builds Bigger Barbecue Flavor with New Smoke Stacks Menu

Restaurant News 5/5 2:15A RestaurantNews.com

Guests Can Now Customize Their Own Stacked Creations of Slow-Smoked Meats and Southern Sides Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is inviting guests to...

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