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Power grid expected to hold as winter storm approaches Denton County

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 1/20 7:08P CTG Staff

As a winter storm is forecast to move into North Texas this weekend, energy officials say they do not expect a repeat of the widespread power failures seen during Winter Storm...

Deadline to pay Texas property taxes is Jan. 31, here's everything to know

NBC DFW Local News 1/19 7:25A Alexis Garcia

Heads up, homeowners, the deadline to pay for property taxes not already paid through escrow accounts or partial payment plans is Saturday, Jan. 31. Those who own property...

Highland Village weighs ordinance change to allow drone delivery

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 1/16 2:00A Micah Pearce

Highland Village might soon follow in Lewisville s footsteps by allowing Walmart to use drones to deliver orders to local customers. City Council discussed plans with city...

Former North Texas school police officer faces child sex abuse charges

CBS DFW Local News 1/15 8:05A Steven Rosenbaum

A former police officer for Sanger ISD is in the Denton County Jail, facing four felonies for an alleged relationship with a district student. Israel Demello, 26, was charged...

Texas Rangers players to make appearances at Krogers in southern Denton County

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 1/14 5:55A Micah Pearce

Each year, major league talents from the Texas Rangers hit the road to visit communities in North Texas as a way to engage with the club s fanbase. The team announced the 2026...

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BOOK REVIEW: THE STRANGER DIARIES (HARBINGER KAUR, #1) by Elly Griffiths

Highland Village BubbleLife iReporter 1/18 10:00P KAREN SIDDALL

The Stranger Diaries Harbinger Kaur, #1 by Elly Griffiths Unusual multi-narrator thriller and detective story. The Stranger Diaries is the first book in award-winning mystery author Elly...

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Local schools earn spots on College Board’s 2025 AP Honor Roll

Cross Timbers Gazette Schools 1/20 6:57A Micah Pearce

Each year, the College Board recognizes high schools that have high-performing Advanced Placement programs and a few local schools were featured on this year s list. Liberty...

Former plaintiff in 2022 LISD election system lawsuit files for seat on school board

Cross Timbers Gazette Schools 1/15 5:06A Micah Pearce

Paige Dixon announced Wednesday she filed for a seat on Lewisville ISD s Board of Trustees, four years after filing a lawsuit challenging the district s election system. In April 2022, the Lewisville...

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Small, But Many: A Texas Gulf Coast Wine Growers’ Perspective

Texas Wine Lover 1/16 5:11A Jeff Cope

By James Kasparek Vineyards in the Texas Gulf Coast region are small, but many. These small growers form the backbone of the largest white grape variety grown in Texas, Blanc du Bois, which is...

A Night of Champions: Texas Wine Shines at the San Antonio Champion Wine Auction

Texas Wine Lover 1/13 12:52A Robin English-Bircher

For 15 years, the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo has held wine events to raise money for S.A.L.E. (San Antonio Livestock Exposition). As has become tradition, the rodeo...

The Wine Society of Texas Announces 2026 Scholarship Program

Texas Wine Lover 1/8 10:29P Jeff Cope

Press Release The Wine Society of Texas (WST) is pleased to announce that it will provide up to $11,000 in scholarships to worthy students or individuals pursuing wine and winery education,...

How Texas Wineries Compete with Global Wine Destinations

Texas Wine Lover 1/8 10:23P Gus Hall

It may come as a surprise to those just starting off in American viticulture, but Texas is one of the biggest and best wine producers in the U.S. Though it s principally known...

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You’re going to LOVE this week’s finds!

The Sister Studio 1/18 3:00A Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday, my friends! I hope everyone has a restful day today before the week ahead. My kids have school off tomorrow, so that probably means I ll be their taxi driver all day, LOL! I wanted to...

?WARNING: Major Cuteness Inside!!

The Sister Studio 1/9 4:24A Jennifer Reed

Happppy Friday, my friends!! We ve officially made it through the first week back to school! We re going to have a low key weekend over here and I need to take down our tree and do a little spring...

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Hagel scores 6th winning goal, Vasilevskiy stops 19 shots to lead Lightning past Stars 4-1

Spectrum Local News Sports 1/19 1:34A Associated Press

Tampa Bay is a league-best 18-4-4 on the road and 20-1-0 when leading after two periods.

Thompson scores 23 points, including the 17,000th of his career, as Mavericks beat the Jazz 138-120

Spectrum Local News Sports 1/18 6:10A Associated Press

Dallas and Utah have played three times in 10 days.

Malik Thomas' 23 points and Thijs De Ridder's 17 lead No. 16 Virginia past SMU 72-68

Spectrum Local News Sports 1/17 8:41A Associated Press

The Cavaliers hung on to beat SMU 72-68 in an Atlantic Coast Conference game on Saturday.

Marino scores in third period to give Utah Mammoth 2-1 win over Dallas Stars

Spectrum Local News Sports 1/16 1:34A Associated Press

Mikko Rantanen scored and Jake Oettinger had 25 saves for Dallas, which has lost nine of its last 11 games.

Texans' top-ranked defense looks to slow down Drake Maye and the Patriots in divisional matchup

Spectrum Local News Sports 1/16 1:15A Associated Press

Drake Maye made his first NFL start against the Texans. The New England Patriots' second-year quarterback has come a long way in the 15 months since.

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JUST LISTED: Home For Sale in Benbrook, TX at 4010 Bendale Road in Palomino Estates

DFW Urban Realty 1/19 10:03P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed: Modern 3-Bedroom Home for Sale in Palomino Estates, Benbrook TX A beautiful home has just hit the market at 4010 Bendale Road in Benbrook, TX 76116, located in...

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Texas ACA enrollments increase despite expected premium hikes

Spectrum Local News Health 1/15 2:09A Lauren Rangel

As of Jan. 3, 4.11 million Texans have selected a plan through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace.

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Updated Federal Data Shows States With Little to No USDA Staff

Civil Eats 1/20 9:00P Rebekah Alvey

Recently updated federal data shows the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has 21 percent fewer employees since the start of the Trump administration, leaving some state...

Nothing Bundt Cakes Named America’s #1 Food Brand for Second Year in a Row

Restaurant News 1/20 6:49A RestaurantNews.com

America s No. 1 favorite food brand invites fans nationwide to join in the fun with VIP sweepstakes and limited-time BOGO Bundtlet offer Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) ...

Slow Cooker Barbacoa

Joyful Healthy Eats 1/18 10:00P Krista

Whether you use this Slow Cooker Barbacoa for tacos, stuff it in a sweet potato or just eat it as-is, you re going to love this easy recipe for tender, melt-in-your-mouth, super flavorful beef! Plus...

Weekly Meal Plan #3

Joyful Healthy Eats 1/16 10:00P 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...

J. Alexander’s Celebrates First DFW Restaurant with Plano Grand Opening

Restaurant News 1/15 8:08A RestaurantNews.com

Upscale casual restaurant to mark opening with ribbon-cutting, champagne christening and donation to local nonprofit Plano, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) J. Alexander’s , the...

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