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TWU concludes historic Dream Big campaign with six-day festival

Waxahachie mom charged with capital murder for fatally shooting two sons: sheriff

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Top Stories: ➊ – Can a Glass-Walled Wine Room Survive a Texas Summer? (Friday), ➋ – Waxahachie mom charged with capital murder for fatally shooting two sons: sheriff (Friday), ➌ – Astros face another shake-up as Joe Espada’s contract expires after wild-card sweep (Friday), ➍ – More 2026 Winery Harvest Updates (Saturday), ➎ – CeeDee Lamb’s late TD caps a wild Cowboys rally to beat winless Texans 34-30 (Monday)

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Waxahachie mom charged with capital murder for fatally shooting two sons: sheriff

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 10/2 4:50A Alanna Quillen

An Ellis County woman is facing two capital murder charges after authorities say she fatally shot her two sons inside their home on Thursday morning. Deputies with the Ellis County Sheriff s Office...

JURY SELECTION CANCELLED FOR OCTOBER 2nd, 2026

Ellis County, TX - News Flash 10/1 11:00A

The Jury selection for Friday, October 2nd, 2026, has been cancelled. Thank you for your service and willingness to serve.

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TWU concludes historic Dream Big campaign with six-day festival

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 10/7 3:03A Kathy Beazley

Texas Womans University (TWU) will celebrate the successful conclusion of Dream Big , its historic first-ever comprehensive fundraising campaign, with a week of public festivities in Denton, Dallas...

Texas Womens Foundation Awards $900,000 to Support Women and Families Across North Texas

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 9/29 3:26A Juliette DC

Through its 2026 Community Grant Cycle, Texas Womens Foundation (TXWF) has awarded $900,000 to 25 nonprofit organizations working to remove the barriers to economic security,...

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Rolling Vineyards Launches Mobile Tasting Room

Texas Wine Lover 10/7 7:07A Jeff Cope

Experience rolling vineyards like never before with Rolling Vineyards, a mobile bar serving curated Texas wines. Their first event is at the Round Top Antiques Fair. Read...

More 2026 Winery Harvest Updates

Texas Wine Lover 10/3 3:46A Jeff Cope

Get the latest harvest updates from some Texas wineries. Discover how weather impacted this year's fruit quality and yield. Read More

Can a Glass-Walled Wine Room Survive a Texas Summer?

Texas Wine Lover 10/2 3:08A Gus Hall

Explore the essentials of a glass wine room that maintains cellar temperature effectively, even in Texas heat. Read More

Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival Announces Full Weekend Lineup

Texas Wine Lover 9/29 1:11A Jeff Cope

Discover the Fredericksburg Food Wine Festival lineup for 2026. Enjoy great food, wine, and unique experiences in the heart of Texas. Read More

Formando Vineyards to Open New Texas Hill Country Tasting Room on October 1

Texas Wine Lover 9/24 10:55A Jeff Cope

Formando Vineyards in the Texas Hill Country is set to open October 1st, 2026. The winery north of Fredericksburg features wines with fruit grown at its Willow Creek estate....

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Oettinger earns 17th career shutout as Stars beat Sharks 5-0; San Jose's Celebrini scratched

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/6 3:32A Associated Press

Jake Oettinger stopped the 14 shots and earned his 17th career shutout as the Dallas Stars beat the San Jose Sharks 5-0 on Monday night.

Texans' misery deepens: CeeDee Lamb’s late TD seals Cowboys’ win, drops Houston to 0-4

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/5 3:54A Associated Press

The Houston Texans entered the season with Super Bowl hopes. Four games in, they’re still hoping to get their first win.

Related: CeeDee Lamb’s late TD caps a wild Cowboys rally to beat winless Texans 34-30 Spectrum Local News Sports

Spurs' Harris questionable for regular-season opener after straining left calf in training camp

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/5 3:50A Associated Press

The 6-foot-8 power forward will be reevaluated following the team’s five-game preseason schedule.

Astros face another shake-up as Joe Espada’s contract expires after wild-card sweep

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/2 3:42A Associated Press

The Astros could be looking for a new manager and general manager this offseason.

Ogunbowale scores WNBA playoff-record 45 as Wings win in OT to force deciding game with Valkyries

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/1 3:32A Associated Press

The Wings are trying to reach the semifinals for the second time in six postseason appearances since moving to the Dallas area in 2016.

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Featured Property: Dallas Home with Pool & Outdoor Kitchen at 5916 Wisdom Creek Drive

DFW Urban Realty 9/29 9:30P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Featured Property: Dallas Home with Pool & Outdoor Kitchen at 5916 Wisdom Creek Drive Featured property in Dallas, TX Discover 5916 Wisdom Creek Drive, Dallas, TX 75249, an...

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Hot Honey Brussels Sprouts

Joyful Healthy Eats 10/7 11:00P Krista

These hot honey Brussels sprouts are a side dish so irresistible, you might just want to make a meal out of them! Crispy, caramelized, sweet, and spicy, they re finished with a shower of Parmesan...

Weekly Meal Plan #39

Joyful Healthy Eats 10/2 11:00P Krista

This healthy weekly meal plan has 5 days of easy breakfast and dinner recipes made from real, wholesome ingredients and a high protein focus in mind. Grab the free printable shopping list to make meal...

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Thai Curry Broth Bowl with Crispy Beef

Joyful Healthy Eats 9/21 11:00P Krista

This Viral Thai curry broth bowl is the cozy kind of dinner that fills you up and warms you up at the same time! Fluffy rice, crispy browned beef, and veggies are paired with a creamy (and...

Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Love and Lemons 9/20 4:29A Jeanine Donofrio

This cottage cheese pancakes recipe is a delicious high-protein breakfast. Thanks to the cottage cheese and eggs, each pancake packs in 7 grams of protein! Better yet, the...

TWU concludes historic Dream Big campaign with six-day festival

Waxahachie mom charged with capital murder for fatally shooting two sons: sheriff

Upcoming Events » see the full calendar

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Waxahachie mom charged with capital murder for fatally shooting two sons: sheriff

JURY SELECTION CANCELLED FOR OCTOBER 2nd, 2026

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TWU concludes historic Dream Big campaign with six-day festival

Texas Womens Foundation Awards $900,000 to Support Women and Families Across North Texas

Food & Dining » indicates external link

Rolling Vineyards Launches Mobile Tasting Room

More 2026 Winery Harvest Updates

Can a Glass-Walled Wine Room Survive a Texas Summer?

Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival Announces Full Weekend Lineup

Formando Vineyards to Open New Texas Hill Country Tasting Room on October 1

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Oettinger earns 17th career shutout as Stars beat Sharks 5-0; San Jose's Celebrini scratched

Texans' misery deepens: CeeDee Lamb’s late TD seals Cowboys’ win, drops Houston to 0-4

Spurs' Harris questionable for regular-season opener after straining left calf in training camp

Astros face another shake-up as Joe Espada’s contract expires after wild-card sweep

Ogunbowale scores WNBA playoff-record 45 as Wings win in OT to force deciding game with Valkyries

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Featured Property: Dallas Home with Pool & Outdoor Kitchen at 5916 Wisdom Creek Drive

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Hot Honey Brussels Sprouts

Weekly Meal Plan #39

Thai Curry Broth Bowl with Crispy Beef

Cottage Cheese Pancakes

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