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County OKs spay and neuter service

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 6/12 1:00A Chris Roark

Bill Spinks wspinks@cherryroad.com The Ellis County Commissioners Court is still in search of a new animal sheltering service provider but took steps forward to address Login to continue reading Login...

P&Z recommends denial of haunted house permit over parking concerns

Business - Waxahachie Daily Light 6/11 6:28A Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com An attempt to bring a haunted house into Downtown Waxahachie this fall hit a snag Tuesday when the Planning and Zoning Commission Login to continue reading Login...

YMCA breaks ground on Cindy Hess Memorial Park

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 6/11 6:09A Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The community gathered Tuesday morning to celebrate a big step in a project that’s expected to bring several much-needed park amenities to Login to continue reading...

‘I don't recall anything of this magnitude': Train derails, 14 cars overturn in Waxahachie

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 6/10 5:58A Hannah Jones and Alanna Quillen

What to Know A train derailed late Monday night near downtown Waxahachie, south of Dallas. The train is carrying ethanol, though no leaks have been detected. Officials say 16...

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Train derailment causes several road closures in Waxahachie

CBS Dallas- Ft. Worth News 6/10 5:21A Julia Falcon

A freight train derailment in Waxahachie will disrupt activity in part of the city's downtown through at least Tuesday. A Union Pacific freight train derailed late Monday...

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Dallas Hotel Ranked in Cvent's Top 250 Meeting Hotels in North America

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 6/8 11:21P Culver Public Relations

As the largest hotel in Texas, Sheraton Dallas Hotel is proud to announce it has been ranked #51 on Cvents prestigious list of the Top 250 Meeting Hotels in North America , a recognition that...

What to pack for a week in the Bahamas

Tanya Foster 6/3 11:41A Tanya Foster

Happy Hump Day! I am still trying to get out of vacation mode. Pete and I traveled the majority of the month of May, so it may take a while for us to get back into the swing of things. Today I want to...

Texas A&M University College of Dentistry shares 5 surprising foods good for teeth

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 5/30 2:00A Stephanie Patrick

Carrots, celery and apples are known teeth-friendly foods that scrub away plaque, stimulate saliva production and help fight against bad breath and decay. However, eating them every day is dull unless...

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Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival Lineup and Tickets Now Available for 2025 “Preview Week”

Texas Wine Lover 6/12 6:16A Jeff Cope

Press Release In anticipation of the 2025 Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival , the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce has released the official schedule of events for the...

Winery on the Gruene – Revisited

Texas Wine Lover 6/11 7:37A Jeff Cope

Located in the heart of the historic Gruene district of New Braunfels, Winery on the Gruene has been a favorite spot for wine lovers seeking a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere....

Bending Branch Winery Debuts Wines Aged in Texas White Oak

Texas Wine Lover 6/10 2:11A Jeff Cope

Bending Branch Winery is once again at the forefront of innovation in Texas wine. Known for pushing boundaries with winemaking techniques like cryo-maceration and flash...

Why Tempranillo Found a Second Home in Texas

Texas Wine Lover 6/5 5:41A Gus Hall

Tempranillo growing in Texas This article comes to us from Spain, the country where the Tempranillo grape was born. Our colleagues at Winetourismspain.com share with us why Tempranillo is...

Wine and Birthday Flowers: A Texas Birthday Win

Texas Wine Lover 5/31 3:26A Gus Hall

Imagine a Texas birthday: a warm Austin evening, a bottle of local red on the table, and a stack of roses stealing the show. That’s the kind of gift that hits different, one...

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NEW??AT??TARGET!!!?

The Sister Studio 6/11 2:14A Jennifer Reed

Happy Wednesday, my friends! I shared a big Target haul on social media on Sunday, and I m sooo excited about everything I shared! Every single item is under $35 (most under $30!) and so, so perfect...

MY FAVORITE SUMMER DENIM AND LAST MINUTE FATHER’S DAY GIFTS

The Middle Page 6/8 3:44A Cathy Williamson

MY FAVORITE SUMMER DENIM AND LAST-MINUTE FATHER S DAY GIFTS Hello, ladies! I hope you are having a good weekend. After the last couple of weeks of traveling, I m taking it very easy this weekend....

Summer Outfits to Copy ASAP!????

The Sister Studio 6/6 3:02A Jennifer Reed

TGIF, my friends! The weekend is here, and I m cheersing you with my coffee right now because we made it! I hope everyone has a wonderful Friday and has some fun weekend plans. I rounded up all of my...

My REVIEW OF THE CURRENTBODY SKIN LED NECK & DÉCOLLETAGE MASK (SERIES 2)

The Middle Page 6/5 4:10A Cathy Williamson

BEFORE PHOTO Let s talk about the part of our skincare routine that often gets overlooked: the neck and chest. If you re like me, you ve probably spent years investing in a...

Amazon WINNERS ?

The Sister Studio 5/30 4:07A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Friday my friends! I hope everyone had a wonderful week and has fun plans this weekend. We ve been soaking up the first week of summer break and it s been so, so nice! I updated my Amazon...

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Dallas Mavericks reject interview request for Jason Kidd from the New York Knicks

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/11 7:35A Kelsey Leffingwell

Ime Udoka of the Houston Rockets and Chris Finch of the Minnesota Timberwolves have also declined interview requests from the New York Knicks.

Record-breaking viewership and attendance mark historic Women's College World Series

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/11 3:03A Associated Press

The average of 1.3 million viewers across 15 games on its platforms was the most-watched World Series ever, surpassing the record set in 2021.

Micah Parsons shows up for minicamp with Cowboys, has lengthy chat with Jerry Jones

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/11 2:43A Associated Press

The two-time All-Pro edge rusher said none of it was about the contract extension he hopes to sign soon.

Higashioka has 5 RBIs, Carter and Langford each homer as Rangers beat Twins 16-4

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/11 2:22A Associated Press

Carter finished with three hits, three RBIs and scored four times for the Rangers, who had 17 hits.

Houston Texans sign former Cleveland Browns star running back Nick Chubb

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/10 2:25A Associated Press

Chubb made four Pro Bowls in seven seasons with Cleveland but was limited by injuries the past two years.

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JUST LISTED: Luxury Arlington Home For Sale at 5732 Chelmsford Trail in Briarhill Estates

DFW Urban Realty 6/8 9:06P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed: 5732 Chelmsford Trail, Arlington, TX 76018 – Briarhill Estates Just listed home for sale in South Arlington at 5732 Chelmsford Trail, a move-in ready...

Dallas Ranks Number Two Leading U.S in New Construction Home Builder Permit Inventory 2025

DFW Urban Realty 6/1 11:08P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Dallas Ranks 2 in the U.S. for New Builder Home Permit Construction Inventory 2025 The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex continues to lead the nation in residential development,...

Just Listed: Updated Affordable Apartments in Dallas at 5305 Reiger Avenue

DFW Urban Realty 5/31 10:54P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed: Updated Apartments in Dallas at 5305 Reiger Avenue Looking for an affordable, updated apartment-condo in a prime Dallas location? Don’t miss these six newly...

Just Listed: Luxury Home for Sale in Irving, TX Summer Place

DFW Urban Realty 5/31 8:57P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed Home For Sale & Rent in Irving, TX Welcome to 1624 Summer Place Circle in Irving, TX, an exceptional home in the desirable Summer Place subdivision of Irving, TX....

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Health experts seeing an increase in colon cancer in young people

Spectrum Local News Health 6/12 6:00A Blessing Iwuchukwu

Despite 45 years old being the recommended screening age for colonoscopies, one Texas doctor says she’s seeing patients as young as 19 years old.

Woman in Texas dies from brain-eating amoeba after clearing her sinuses with RV tap water

Spectrum Local News Health 6/6 7:19A Spectrum News Staff

A woman died after contracting a brain-eating amoeba from tap water she used to clear out her sinuses in Texas.

Texas hospital that discharged woman with doomed pregnancy violated the law, a federal inquiry...

Spectrum Local News Health 6/4 5:53A Associated Press

A new policy has thrown into doubt the federal government's oversight of hospitals that deny women emergency abortions.

Texans tackling postpartum depression

Spectrum Local News Health 6/2 5:45A Blessing Iwuchukwu

How Texans are tackling postpartum depression for moms and dads.

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Republicans Can’t Shift SNAP Costs to States, According to Senate Official

Civil Eats 6/23 7:29A Lisa Held

June 23, 2025 – One of the most controversial provisions related to food and agriculture in the Republicans’ “One Big Beautiful Bill” is now off the table. Late Friday, Senate...

Conservation Work on Farms and Ranches Could Take a Hit as USDA Cuts Staff

Civil Eats 6/22 10:00P Lisa Held

In the spring of 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) officially offered Gretchen Troutman, 49, a job as a natural resource specialist. Elated, she packed up her...

Blackberry Cobbler

Love and Lemons 6/22 4:47A Jeanine Donofrio

This blackberry cobbler recipe is easy and delicious. Juicy, tangy blackberries meld into a golden batter that s soft and moist in the middle and crisp around the edges....

Macros vs. Micros: Complete Nutrition Guide

Fit Men Cook 6/20 3:49A Kevin Curry

To fuel your body, you have to know exactly what you’re really feeding it. That means looking beyond just the calorie counts and taking a closer look at the nutrient breakdown...

Media reports raise questions about New York Times reporting on Dickey’s Barbecue: “Our Franchisees,...

Restaurant News 6/19 4:53A RestaurantNews.com

Brand questions NYT s biased reporting, emphasizes decades of success, and discusses what recent news stories get right Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Dickey’s Barbecue,...

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