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ACHIEVERS TAAF TEAMS LEVEL 6-7 AND XCEL GOLD/DIAMONDS COMPETE AT THE 2022 TAAF STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Plano Fundraiser Connects Local Veterans with National Military Transition Organization

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Top Stories: ➊ – A Gentle Reminder: Juneteenth Holiday Closures And Openings (Sunday), ➋ – Juneteenth celebration – photo gallery (Monday), ➌ – County's jury selection process working well (Monday), ➍ – Home Sales Post A Rare Decline For May As Mortgage Rates Rise (Monday), ➎ – Summer Fashion Finds Under $100 (Sunday)

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Juneteenth celebration slated for Saturday, June 18, at Lee Penn Park

Waxahachie Sun (Local News) 5/20 8:38A By ANDREW BRANCA andrew@waxahach

Plans are under way to bring the community together to celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday, June 18 in Waxahachie. The event hosted by the Waxahachie Branch NAACP 6240 will...

Taylor named new WPD's community services officer

Waxahachie Sun (Local News) 5/20 6:34A By ANDREW BRANCA andrew@waxahach

Giving back to others runs in the veins of Waxahachie Police officer James Taylor, who has made 280 donations of platelets to Carter Blood Care over the last nine years. This...

Final steel beam in place at city hall annex

Waxahachie Sun (Local News) 5/20 5:54A By ANDREW BRANCA andrew@waxahach

As construction workers put the final steel beam into place for the new city hall annex building Wednesday, May 18, a round of applause could be heard from onlookers on Rogers...

The Warren Center Supporters Raise a Glass for Autism Awareness

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 5/20 4:18A Dana Cobb

The Warren Center invited donors and friends of the nonprofit to celebrate Month of the Young Child at a cocktail reception hosted at Park City Club on Thursday, April 28. Guests had the pleasure of...

Ellis County Tax Offices

Ellis County, TX - News Flash 5/19 11:44A

All Ellis County Tax Offices will be CLOSED on May 26th for Training. We will Reopen on May 27th at 8:00 a.m. We Apologize for the Inconvenience.

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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Mad Hatter’s Tea

My Sweet Charity 5/20 12:30P Jeanne Prejean

When Women’s Council for the Dallas Arboretum President Lisa Loy Laughlin and 2022 Mad Hatter’s Tea Chair Claire Catrino were brainstorming themes, in hindsight they might have wished they had come up...

JUST IN: Actress/Hospice Advocate Melissa Gilbert To Keynote 13th Annual Each Moment Matters...

My Sweet Charity 5/20 8:30A Jeanne Prejean

For anyone who was a fan of the 1970s/1980s “Little House on the Prairie,” the character Laura Ingalls and pre-teen actress Melissa Gilbert were one in the same. And just as the TV program revolved...

New House: Special Details…How to Make Your Home Look More High End.

House of Hargrove 5/20 12:00A houseofhargrove@gmail.com

So much of a home comes down to the special details. It takes extra work to get these right, but it is so worth it. It adds to the charm of the home and elevates it from a...

Summer Outfit Inspiration

Tanya Foster 5/19 4:39P Tanya Foster

Summer is around the corner, which means lots of travel and outdoor events. I am definitely looking forward to lots of pool time, patio cocktails and dinners al fresco. We have some upcoming beach...

Something Fishy, Free And Fun Is Going To Be Happening For The Kids At Turtle Creek Park

My Sweet Charity 5/19 10:30A Jeanne Prejean

In these parts there are many “fishing holes,” but come Saturday, June 18, there will a lot of fishing along Turtle Creek. Sponsored by Veritex Community Bank , the first-ever Kids Fishing Derby is...

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Uplift Educations Robust Counselling Services Department Hosts a Series of Activities During May

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 5/18 3:29A Dana Cobb

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Uplift Education 's Counseling Services is hosting their inaugural Parent Symposium Saturday, May 14th. Parent Symposium is a conference-style event that...

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Reddy Vineyards

Texas Wine Lover 5/20 1:00A Jeff Cope

Reddy Vineyards has long been known as one of the pioneering and premier grape growers in Texas led by Dr. Vijay Reddy who started growing grapes in 1997. Since 2019, the vineyard started making its...

Dotson-Cervantes – Voca, TX

Texas Wine Lover 5/19 1:01A Jim Baker

Our second stop in our Mason County winery tour was to Dotson-Cervantes in Voca. We met Alphonse Dotson and Martha Cervantes years ago at William Chris Vineyards where they were selling their Gotas de...

Cassaro Winery Corsicana

Texas Wine Lover 5/18 12:25A Jeff Cope

Cassaro Winery in Ovilla, Texas is located south of Dallas and since 2019 when they first opened, owners John and Jill Matthews have been expanding constantly. Their location in Ovilla is well-known...

Dare To Discover Our Outdoors By Dining Al Fresco with Open Palette at Sheraton Dallas

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 5/18 12:24A Culver Public Relations

Open Palette's second Al Fresco Dining Experience event which includes all-you-can-eat BBQ, beer, wine and live music is this Saturday, May 21 from 2pm to 6pm. Open Palette is located inside Sheraton...

How and When did Europe Discover American Wines?

Texas Wine Lover 5/17 12:22A Guest

The history of American wines is a synthesis of the history of the United States and the American way of life. Waves of colonization, prohibition, wars, and finally notoriety, the result of long...

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THE BEST SPRING & SUMMER DRESSES

Style of Sam 5/20 4:00A Sam

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THE PERFECT SUMMER BLAZER

The Middle Page 5/20 2:36A Cathy Williamson

THE PERFECT SUMMER BLAZER Happy Friday! What a blur this week has been. It will take me some time to catch up on my sleep after my adventures in babysitting ! I ve talked to more grandmothers who say...

Deals on Deals on Deals!

The Sister Studio 5/19 10:03P Jennifer Reed

Wahooooo! The weekend is HERE! I feel like this week flew by! Last weekend I went to Savannah for my girlfriend s bachelorette celebration and we had the best time; the weather was glorious! There...

Business Casual Attire for Women

Color and Chic 5/19 1:14P Quincy

A lot has changed since early 2020, including the standards for workwear. If you’re not already back in the office, you likely will be soon, which is why I wanted to do a business casual attire for...

VACATION LOOK WITH SAKS FIFTH AVENUE

The Middle Page 5/18 9:31A Cathy Williamson

VACATION LOOK WITH SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Happy Wednesday! Well, later today is officially the end of my four days/night of babysitting duty, and I will say that it was so fun but exhausting (even though I...

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Rick Bowness won’t return as coach of Dallas Stars

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/20 8:52A Associated Press

Bowness, 67, was not under contract this season.

SAGU captures 2022 NCCAA Softball National Championship

Waxahachie Sun (Sports) 5/20 8:00A Special to the Sun

KANSAS CITY, Missouri – SAGU won its first-ever NCCAA Softball National Championship after defeating No. 3 Columbia International University (CIU) 7-4. The Lady Lions trailed...

Astros continue home dominance against Rangers with 5-1 win

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/20 2:00A Associated Press

Manager Dusty Baker's decision paid off when Maldonado hit a three-run double to give the Astros some insurance in a 5-1 win over the Texas Rangers.

Lo van Pham honored to be first Asian American official

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/19 8:08A Associated Press

Van Pham attended officiating clinics and camps after moving back to Texas from Colorado.

ACHIEVERS BOYS GYMNASTICS TEAM MEMBERS COMPETE AT GYMNASTICS DEVELOPMENTAL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 5/19 2:09A Frank Kudlac

ACHIEVERS BOYS GYMNASTICS TEAM MEMBERS COMPETE AT USA GYMNASTICS DEVELOPMENTAL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS FIRST NATIONAL MEDAL ACHIEVED Mesa, AZ Two boys from the Achievers gymnastics boys team competed...

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Stained Glass in a $1.5M Converted Church in St. Louis Is Simply Divine

realtor.com® Real Estate News 5/20 11:45A Tiffani Sherman

Realtor.com It’s a property that offers a unique open floor plan—plus a hot tub with a view. “It was a Methodist church located in a historic little area of St. Louis and the congregation had dwindled...

Lessons From Listings Photos: We’ve Got Heart Eyes for This Gorgeous Midcentury Modern Revival

realtor.com® Real Estate News 5/20 11:00A Steph Coelho

Realtor.com For a while now, Angelenos in search of more affordable housing and room to breathe have decamped north to Sherman Oaks . The suburban community currently has a median home sale price of...

Dino-mite! Huge Sculptures in Front Yard Draw Crowds to Cleveland Home

realtor.com® Real Estate News 5/20 10:15A Tiffani Sherman

Realtor.com Pride of ownership! Meticulously maintained Colonial. Beautiful flooring on first floor, solid wood kitchen cabinets, GRANITE countertops and MARBLE backsplash. Those are the first words...

Affordability Rules! We’ve Found 5 Homes Priced Below $100K

realtor.com® Real Estate News 5/20 9:30A Claudine Zap

Realtor.com Our dollars aren t stretching anywhere near as far as they used to. Rising prices on everything from groceries to gas have put a serious dent in wallets nationwide. And those spiraling...

Alison Victoria of ‘Windy City Rehab’ Shares the ‘Most Beautiful Kitchen I’ve Ever Done’

realtor.com® Real Estate News 5/20 8:15A Lisa Johnson Mandell

HGTV On Windy City Rehab, Alison Victoria has been traveling a lot of late to do renovations across the country, from Atlanta to Los Angeles . But in the latest episode, she returns to Chicago to work...

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Dallas hospital can temporarily resume gender-affirming care

Spectrum Local News Health 5/12 12:12P Spectrum News Staff

The ruling comes as part of a legal case the clinic’s founder, Dr. Ximena Lopez, filed against Children’s Health of Dallas.

Texas joins multi-state amicus brief to ban child gender-affirming procedures

Spectrum Local News Health 5/12 4:14A Craig Huber

Supports Alabama’s Vulnerable Child Protection Act.

New year, new PPE? COVID-19 products could be expiring

Spectrum Local News Health 5/11 9:35A Spectrum News Staff

With the pandemic going into its third year, much of the Personal Protective Equipment purchased at the beginning of the pandemic will expire soon.

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Cowboy Chicken Unveils a Sun-Sational Slice of Summer Menu and Chance To Win Free Strawberry Chicken...

Restaurant News 6/24 5:19A RestaurantNews.com

Fast Casual Wood-Fired Rotisserie Chicken Restaurant Showcases the Refreshing Flavors of Summer in New Limited-Time-Only Menu Offerings Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) ...

The Only Turkey Burger Recipe You’ll Ever Need

Joyful Healthy Eats 6/23 11:00P Krista

The Only Turkey Burger Recipe you ll ever need! Learn how to make tender juicy turkey patties that won t dry out after you sear them on the grill. Top with your favorite fixings for the perfect...

Long-Term Agroecological Research Showcases New Innovations for Resilient Agriculture

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 6/23 10:37A Nichelle Harriott

Many may not be aware that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Long-Term Agroecological Research (LTAR) network, managed by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), works to address a...

Freezer Breakfast Burritos

The Healthy Maven 6/23 8:38A Davida Lederle

These wrap and freeze easy breakfast burritos make for a delicious meal prep breakfast that you can unwrap, reheat and enjoy quickly! Freezer breakfast burritos are perfect for busy families or...

Tomato Salad

Love and Lemons 6/23 8:19A Jeanine Donofrio

This week marks the official start of summer, so I thought I d share a new tomato salad recipe to celebrate! I hope you have some fun, relaxing plans in store for the season and that those plans...