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Cloudy Wednesday, warm afternoon for North Texas

CBS Dallas- Ft. Worth News 4/24 1:15A Johannah Grenaway

NORTH TEXAS We are starting off mostly cloudy with temperatures in the mid/upper 60s. An isolated shower is possible today but most of us remain dry with afternoon temperatures near 80. Thursday will...

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving lead Mavs over Clippers 96-93 to tie series as Kawhi Leonard returns

CBS Dallas- Ft. Worth News 4/24 12:27A CBS Texas

LOS ANGELES - Led by Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, the Dallas Mavericks bounced back to take away home-court advantage from the Los Angeles Clippers and newly returned and...

Drug take back event set for Saturday

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 4/23 8:58A Chris Roark

Staff report Local law enforcement, Reach Council, and the DEA will partner to host the semi-annual Prescription Drug Take Back Event on Saturday. Officers will Login to...

WHS students create art piece for Autism Acceptance Month

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 4/23 5:52A Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com There is a mindset shift taking place in the autistic community, and some art students at Waxahachie High School recently completed a Login...

Register to VOTE!

Ellis County, TX - News Flash 4/23 4:55A

Monday, April 29, 2024, is the deadline to register or make any changes to your voter record for the Republican Party Primary Runoff Election on May 28, 2024.

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2024 Sold-Out Junior Symphony Ball With 2,700+ Guests Results In Record-Breaking $497,000 Check

My Sweet Charity 4/23 8:30A Jeanne Prejean

While North Texas high schoolers are getting ready for final exams and graduations, some of them have literally closed the books on the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League s (DSOL) 2024 Junior Symphony...

Get Your Groove On at Levitt Pavilion Arlington's DreamFest 2024!

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 4/23 4:07A Saffie Farris

This weekend, Levitt Pavilion Arlington kicks off its season with DreamFest 2024, a two-day extravaganza of free music and fun! Friday Night Soul Food Unwind on Friday, April 26th, with a double dose...

Grover Alert: Day At The Races Is Nearing The Finish Line With A Patron Party Tuesday Night For...

My Sweet Charity 4/22 6:30A Jeanne Prejean

It s not too late, but then again maybe it is. According to very well placed sources, Turtle Creek Park Conservancy s Day at the Races presented by Truist on Saturday, May 4, is within a whisker of...

Sweet Tooth Hotel celebrates Super Sweet Cinco with $5 Admission for First 50 Guests

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 4/22 2:03A Kelly Hunter

Celebrate a Super Sweet Cinco in the pinkest way possible at Sweet Tooth Hotel, a few days early on Friday, May 3. The art experience will offer $5 admission for the first 50 guests who buy tickets...

Galleria Dallas to host musicians, dancers and more for "Sounds of Spring"

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 4/22 12:05A Kelly Hunter

Spring has sprung, and Galleria Dallas is celebrating with Sounds of Spring , a weeklong event in which local choirs, bands, thespians, cheerleaders and dancers will perform in the center. Concerts...

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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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Texas Wine Growers Announces an Advocate Membership

Texas Wine Lover 4/24 12:06A Jeff Cope

Texas Wine Growers was established in 2017 by eight founding wineries with the mission to promote and protect the integrity of Texas wine by making wines solely from grapes grown in the terroir of...

Did You Know? Diving Into the Texas Wine Lover Menu – About

Texas Wine Lover 4/23 12:03A Jeff Cope

There are a lot of features on the Texas Wine Lover website, and we started writing about them so you can learn about them and be able to use the many resources available. We’re moving across the...

III Forks to host Flavors of Spain Wine Dinner April 26

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 4/22 12:06A Kelly Hunter

III Forks Chef Proprietor Chris Vogeli has long been known as one of Texas most knowledgeable creators of fabulous steaks and chops. However, the culinary all-star also has a wide-ranging repertoire...

Kenny's Burger Joint to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with $5 Cocktails

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 4/19 12:59A Kelly Hunter

North Texans love a good party, and Cinco de Mayo, on Sunday, May 5, certainly provides a great reason for a fiesta. The team at Kennys Burger Joint loves any excuse for a party, and its celebrating...

Two Brothers Winery

Texas Wine Lover 4/19 12:06A Jeff Cope

Two Brothers Winery is located in Keller which is a short drive north of Fort Worth. The winery is family-owned and operated by two brothers, Brian and Eddie Kirkwood, and their spouses, Stephanie and...

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MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS

The Middle Page 4/22 3:14A Cathy Williamson

MOTHER S DAY GIFT IDEAS Happy Monday, ladies! I hope you have had a great weekend! I have never seen as much rain, lightning, and thunder as we had on Saturday. It was wild, and it lasted all day...

A DRESS FIT FOR AN ISLAND TRIP OR POOL PARTY

The Middle Page 4/16 1:46A Cathy Williamson

A DRESS FIT FOR AN ISLAND TRIP OR POOL PARTY Hello, ladies! Do you all know much about Mercury in Retrograde? An explanation is that the planet Mercury appears to travel backward across the sky three...

Finds I’m LOVING this week!

The Sister Studio 4/13 10:29P Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday to you, my friends!! May your coffee be strong and your house be nice and quiet this morning! We had a busy day of kids soccer and basketball yesterday, so I m enjoying this morning when...

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Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving lead Mavs over Clippers 96-93 to tie series as Kawhi Leonard returns

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/24 1:03A Associated Press

Doncic scored 32 points, Irving added 23 and the Mavs won 96-93 on Tuesday night to tie their Western Conference first-round playoff series.

Vegas captain Stone scores quick in return and defending Cup champions open with 4-3 win at Dallas

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/23 1:06A Associated Press

Vegas opened defense of its title with a 4-3 win over the top-seeded Dallas Stars.

Defending Cup champion Golden Knights are going with Logan Thompson in net for Game 1 in Dallas

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/22 10:42A Associated Press

It will be the postseason debut for the 27-year-old.

All-Ellis County 2023-2024 Boys Soccer Team

Sports- Waxahachie Daily Light 4/22 9:10A Bill Spinks

Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close The post All-Ellis County 2023-2024 Boys Soccer Team appeared first on Waxahachie Daily...

Baseball Tribe hits late-season lull

Sports- Waxahachie Daily Light 4/22 8:58A Bill Spinks

Staff report The Waxahachie baseball Indians have suddenly hit a rough patch in their schedule, with four losses in five games that dropped them out Login to continue reading...

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When’s the Best Time to Buy a House in Dallas-Fort Worth?

VIP Realty 4/21 3:01A tom@57realty.com (Thomas Heinz)

Hey there If you’re thinking about buying a house in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and wondering when to make your move, you’re not alone. It’s one of the big questions we get...

JUST LISTED: Luxury Univeristy Park Home in Highland Park ISD at 8415 Turtle Creek

DFW Urban Realty 4/19 4:10A broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Luxury University Park Home in University Heights, Highland Park ISD: 8415 Turtle Creek Blvd - University Park, TX Located in the prestigious Park Cities neighborhood of...

Tax Assessments are Arriving. Wondering About Your Property’s Value?

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 4/18 10:41A Steve Smith

Many homeowners are expressing surprise – if not outright shock – upon receiving their annual statement from the local tax appraiser’s office. Now’s an excellent time to take a look at the difference...

Spring into Action: The Spring Housing Market and the Ebby Halliday Companies Spring Home Tour are...

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 4/17 6:32A Steve Smith

15004 Bellbrook Drive | Addison | $2,650,000 | Open Sunday, April 21, 3 – 5 p.m. As the days grow longer and the flowers bloom, the spring housing market also heats up. This Sunday, April 21, offers...

JUST LISTED: Luxury Home Sale in Allen, TX at 1617 Whirlaway Court

DFW Urban Realty 4/13 7:38P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Luxury Living in the Heart of Lovejoy ISD: 1617 Whirlaway Court, Allen TX 75002 Discover unparalleled elegance and sophistication at 1617 Whirlaway Court, Allen, TX. This...

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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.

Emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom

Spectrum Local News Health 4/19 1:11A Associated Press

Complaints that pregnant women were turned away from U.S. emergency rooms spiked in 2022 after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

Judge fines Texas HHSC $100,000 per day over foster care failures

Spectrum Local News Health 4/16 4:38A Craig Huber

Allegations include abuse, neglect.

Houston hospital halts liver and kidney transplants after learning a doctor manipulated some...

Spectrum Local News Health 4/12 4:09A Associated Press

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is aware of the allegations, and an investigation is underway.

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Chocolate Bash Expands its Delectable Reach with New Master Franchisee in Dallas, Texas

Restaurant News 4/24 3:47A RestaurantNews.com

Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Chocolate Bash , the renowned confectionery sensation, is thrilled to announce the signing of a new master franchisee for its delectable...

Entrepreneur to bring high-end handbags to Galleria — and much more

Dallas Business Journal 4/24 1:00A Alexa Reed

The company, founded just a couple of years ago, will open its first location at the Galleria — what owner Deseri Kelley hopes is a first step toward securing a long-term...

Claude 3 Opus has stunned AI researchers with its intellect and 'self-awareness' — does this mean it...

Live Science 4/24 1:00A

When the large learning model (LLM) Claude 3 launched in March, it caused a stir by beating OpenAI s GPT-4 — which powers ChatGPT — in key tests used to benchmark the...

Strawberry Farmworkers Fight for a Living Wage

Civil Eats 4/23 11:00P David Bacon

Driving north from Santa Barbara on California s Highway 101, you wind through miles of grapevines climbing gently rolling hills. It’s a bucolic vision of agriculture, with hardly a worker in sight....