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Top Stories: ➊ – September Outfit Round-Up (Monday), ➋ – Best Fall Festivals & Events In Dallas-Fort Worth (Monday), ➌ – St. Jude Catholic Church in Allen Hosts Annual Parish Carnival Thurs., Sept. 18, through Sun. 21 (Monday), ➍ – Local leaders react to Iryna Zarutska murder (Wednesday), ➎ – Abbott issues executive order targeting hemp-derived products for minors (Wednesday)

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Hillwood honors veteran with new, fully-accessible home in Harvest

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 9/12 8:01P Micah Pearce

On Thursday, Building Homes for Heroes presented its 433rd mortgage-free home to Command Sergeant Major Gretchen Evans, who is considered one of the most decorated female...

Justin says “Play Ball!” to state-of-the-art sports facility, new recreational leagues

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 9/12 9:18A Micah Pearce

The City of Justin announced a deal with Bloomfield Homes and partnership with KemperSports and Keep Calm and Baseball On to use up to 137 acres of land to build the Justin Dream Sports Complex....

Denton County adopts budget that reduces property taxes, increases project funding

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 9/12 5:36A Micah Pearce

Denton County announced its budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 on Tuesday, which will decrease the property tax rate and allot around $11.12 million to public safety and $5.39...

First human case of West Nile Virus confirmed in Denton County

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 9/11 11:46A Micah Pearce

The first case of West Nile Virus was reported in Denton County on Tuesday, according to Denton County Public Health. Officials said the individual lives in the northwest...

Local leaders react to Iryna Zarutska murder

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 9/10 10:15A CTG Staff

Flower Mound-based state and federal officials reacted to the shocking murder of a young Ukrainian refugee that occurred last month on a Charlotte, NC commuter train. Iryna Zarutska , 23, was stabbed...

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Fall Looks You Will Fall For

Tanya Foster 9/10 10:00A Tanya Foster

Happy Thursday! This week I had the privilege of traveling to Aspen to celebrate Avara's NEW fall collection , and let me tell you, these are definitely fall looks you will fall for! They have a wide...

Related: September Outfit Round-Up Tanya Foster

Best Fall Festivals & Events In Dallas-Fort Worth

A Cowboys Life 9/8 12:50A Chastity Velasquez

There are plenty of autumn fun to be had at these local pumpkin patches and fall festivals in Dallas Fort Worth. Take a hayride, find your way through a corn maze, take...

St. Jude Catholic Church in Allen Hosts Annual Parish Carnival Thurs., Sept. 18, through Sun. 21

Highland Village BubbleLife iReporter 9/7 11:00P Martha Jane Brounoff

A treasured end-of-summer tradition in North TX will be held once again when St. Jude Catholic Church in Allen hosts its 19 th annual Carnival on Thursday, September 18, through Sunday, September 21 ....

A Natural Solution for Canine Joint Pain

Highland Village BubbleLife iReporter 9/4 12:29A Douglas Stramel, DVM, CVPP, CVMA

Pro-Stride® APS: A Natural Solution for Canine Joint Pain Arthritis and joint disease are among the most common causes of pain and reduced mobility in dogs. Watching a pet struggle with stiffness,...

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Northwest ISD to open free Student Wellness Center at flagship campus

Cross Timbers Gazette Schools 9/11 4:47A Micah Pearce

Northwest ISD announced on Monday it will open a district Student Wellness Center that will offer free counseling sessions for NISD students in grades 3-12. Students will be...

Lewisville ISD announces candidates for at-large Place 6 seat

Cross Timbers Gazette Schools 9/10 7:01A Micah Pearce

Three candidates filed applications for the open Lewisville ISD Board of Trustees At-Large Place 6, per the LISD website . The spot was left vacant after Dr. Buddy Bonner...

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Product Review for Yeego 24″ Dual Zone Wine Fridge

Texas Wine Lover 9/5 2:37A John Harvey

We received the product for review and all opinions are our own. Some links are affiliate links meaning at no additional cost to you, this site may get a small commission if...

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Paige Bueckers scores 24 and the Wings end their season with a 97-76 victory over the Mercury

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/12 3:27A Associated Press

Maddy Siegrist scored 10 points for Dallas (10-34).

Stroud faces Tampa Bay for second time after leading Texans to win as rookie with epic performance

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/12 3:19A Associated Press

The Texans are looking to get top receiver Nico Collins going after he had just three receptions for 25 yards in the opener.

Dak Prescott's Cowboys face Giants in home opener, believing they can build on hope

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/12 3:00A Associated Press

Dallas is off to the same start going into Sunday's home opener against the New York Giants (0-1) after losing to the Philadelphia Eagles 24-20.

High School Football Scoreboard

Cross Timbers Gazette Sports 9/11 7:02P John English

Lewisville 28, Rockwall 21 Lewisville remained perfect by defeating Rockwall by a touchdown on Thursday night. It was actually the Yellowjackets that got on the board first,...

Texas' Manning and UTEP's Nelson took different paths from top recruits to their matchup Saturday

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/11 3:10A Associated Press

Both were can't miss five-star prospects who were going to be leading two of the biggest programs in college football to national title contention.

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Just Listed: Executive Home For Rent in McKinney, TX at 3303 Jacobs Drive in Legends of McKinney

DFW Urban Realty 9/5 7:38P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed: Furnished Executive Home for Rent in McKinney, TX at 3303 Jacobs View 3303 Jacobs Dr in McKinney Full Listing & Photos Newly remodeled, fully furnished 3-bedroom,...

Lennar vs. D.R. Horton: Biggest Home Builders in Dallas-Fort Worth

VIP Realty 9/3 7:23A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Lennar vs. D.R. Horton Comparing Two of the Biggest Home Builders in Dallas-Fort Worth The Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex is one of the fastest-growing regions in the...

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Increase in employer health-care costs expected to be ‘highest in years’

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/11 7:31P Andy Medici

Employers are bracing for a significant jump in health-care costs.

Texas' new parental consent law leaves school nurses confused about which services they can provide

Spectrum Local News Health 9/8 7:18A Associated Press

Nurses worry they could face punishment for routine acts like offering bandages or handing out ice packs.

Former Bottle Rocket CEO pursues AI in health care

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/4 1:23A Sydney Asher

As major players in electronic health records announce ambitious AI plans, a Dallas startup unveils its own innovative offering tailored for mid-sized healthcare firms.

New technology makes life-saving progress against aneurysms in Texas

Spectrum Local News Health 9/3 3:30A Brian Scott

A Fort Worth man is among a handful in the country treated with a new medical device that he says saved his life when an aneurysm burst in his head.

Reference-based pricing (RBP): Transform your healthcare plan into a strategic asset

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/31 7:00P Kirk Johnson

In today’s healthcare landscape, we find ourselves in a paradox. On one hand, we have more tools, data, and innovative solutions than ever before. On the other, costs continue...

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Perfect Oven-Roasted Asparagus Recipe

Joyful Healthy Eats 9/11 11:00P Krista

This easy Roasted Asparagus recipe is a simple side dish that requires only 3 ingredients and a few minutes of prep. It s packed with fresh flavor, with the perfect crispy tips. Delicious! At our...

EPA Says the Cost of Food Waste Has Nearly Doubled

Civil Eats 9/11 6:39A Rebekah Alvey

September 11, 2025 – American consumers are losing about $728 each year to food waste, nearly double previous estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). A...

The BEST Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever

Joyful Healthy Eats 9/10 11:00P Krista

If you ve been on the hunt for Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies that are chewy and delicious look no further! This recipe is our go to for a good reason each bite is soft, sweet and delicious with loads of...

As Extreme Weather Increases Flooding on Farms, Federal Support for Climate Resilience Evaporates

Civil Eats 9/9 10:01P Meg Wilcox

As a teen in the 1960s, Ray McCormick shouldered responsibility for managing his family’s 2,600-acre farm in southern Indiana. His father had taken an insurance job, crushed by major crops losses from...

Homemade Corn Tortillas

Love and Lemons 9/9 4:32A Jeanine Donofrio

You can t fully appreciate corn tortillas until you ve tried homemade ones. They re entirely different from the shelf-stable, store-bought kind. Instead of being dry and prone...