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Top Stories: ➊ – Carter Creek Winery Announces Release of Estate Wine Made with New Disease Resistant Vines (Wednesday), ➋ – Top Things to Do in Plano, Texas (Tuesday), ➌ – Suspect in multi-state murder investigation arrested in Denton (Wednesday), ➍ – The Rhône Rangers Ride into Texas Hill Country: A Celebration of American Rhône Wines (Friday), ➎ – BOOK REVIEW: STAY, GIRL by Anjelica R. Jackson (Wednesday)

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Power outages hit North Texas amid strong storms

CBS DFW Local News 3/4 3:37A ShaCamree Gowdy

A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for North Texas on Tuesday due to strong to severe storms that may produce large hail and damaging winds. As the severe weather moved...

North Texas under wind advisory Tuesday following a stormy morning

CBS DFW Local News 3/4 3:34A Julia Falcon

Severe storms entered North Texas in the early morning hours Tuesday, prompting several weather advisories. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect Tuesday due to the strong, severe storms followed by...

Storms leave trail of damage across Denton County

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 3/4 12:00A CTG Staff

Severe thunderstorms swept through North Texas on Tuesday morning, bringing damaging winds up to 80 mph, small hail, and spin-up tornadoes. Scattered power outages were...

Double Oak Police Beat

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 3/3 7:30P Contributing Writer

Recent calls for service to the Double Oak Police Department: 12/17/24-Ordinance Violation/200-Blk N Forest Ln- -Roosters being a nuisance. 12/19/24-Meet Complainant/8300-Blk...

Bartonville Police Blotter

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 3/2 7:27P Contributing Writer

Officers were dispatched to a suspicious vehicle that was sitting on the side of the road in a neighborhood. The officer contacted the driver and found they were lost so he...

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BOOK REVIEW: GUNBARREL HIGHWAY by Sean Bridges

Highland Village BubbleLife iReporter 3/6 3:29A KAREN SIDDALL

Gunbarrel Highway by Sean Bridges Exciting and intense thriller that will keep readers turning pages! Gunbarrel Highway is a new thriller by Texas author Sean Bridges that features a wild manhunt...

Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas to Commemorate 75 Years at Gala Affair - May 8

Highland Village BubbleLife iReporter 3/6 2:12A Elizabeth Lenart

Since 1950, JFS has served as an open door to all in need impacting hundreds of thousands in its mission to provide whole-person care and promote self-sufficiency and well-being Jewish Family...

Susser Bank Celebrates New Plano Branch Opening

Highland Village BubbleLife iReporter 3/6 1:45A Carolyn Alvey

Susser Bank recently celebrated the opening of its first full-service branch in Collin County at 6900 North Dallas Parkway in Planos Legacy Town Center II. Conveniently located on the Dallas Tollway...

In honor of National Dentist Day: 5 foods for a healthier smile

Highland Village BubbleLife iReporter 3/6 1:00A Stephanie Patrick

In celebration of National Dentist Day, dentists at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry in Dallas offer suggestions for the best foods to protect your smile. National Dentist Day is today, and...

Jersey Mikes and Wipe Out Kids Cancer Unite to Fight Pediatric Cancer100% of Sales Donated

Highland Village BubbleLife iReporter 3/4 11:44P Mary Jane Coker

Wipe Out Kids Cancer (WOKC) is teaming up with 88 Jersey Mikes Subs locations across DFW in March to raise funds in the fight against pediatric cancer. As part of Jersey Mikes 15th Annual Month of...

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Jill Mitchell takes helm at E.P. Rayzor Elementary after 13 years with school

Cross Timbers Gazette Schools 2/26 8:12P CTG Staff

Denton ISD has selected Jill Mitchell as the next principal of Eugenia Porter Rayzor Elementary School in Lantana, replacing Dr. Sarah Critton, who was named the first...

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The Rhône Rangers Ride into Texas Hill Country: A Celebration of American Rhône Wines

Texas Wine Lover 3/7 12:05A Jeff Cope

The Rhône Rangers are coming to the Texas Hill Country on April 6th. Who are the Rhône Rangers? It is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting American Rhône varietal...

Texas High Plains – The Undiscovered Wine Destination

Texas Wine Lover 3/6 12:10A Neal Addy

Name a first-rate Texas wine destination… I’ll wait. Did the name Lubbock spring to mind? Perhaps it should. Lubbock serves as the perfect gateway to one of the most...

Texas Hill Country Wineries Partners with Wine Folly to Launch Texas Hill Country Region Guide

Texas Wine Lover 3/5 3:56A Jeff Cope

Press Release Texas Hill Country Wineries (THCW) is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Wine Folly , the globally recognized authority in wine education, to...

Lenten Season Menu Options at Aw Shucks and Big Shucks Oyster Bar

Highland Village BubbleLife iReporter 3/4 11:37P Kathy Beazley

Dive into a sea of delicious options this Lenten season with Aw Shucks and Big Shucks Oyster Bar ! From Ash Wednesday on March 5 to Easter Sunday on April 20 at any of the locations in Dallas,...

Kenny's Restaurants Announce March Specials

Highland Village BubbleLife iReporter 3/4 11:30P Kelly Hunter

Each of the Kennys restaurants prides itself on creating special experiences for every diner. Throughout March, the five restaurants will each offer unique specials available through Monday, Mar. 31....

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THE POWER OF MATCHING SETS: FASHION MADE EASY

The Middle Page 3/4 4:06A Cathy Williamson

THE POWER OF MATCHING SETS: FASHION MADE EASY Hello, ladies, it s finally March! January seemed to last so long, and February was a blink! I, for one, am so glad the days are getting longer and the...

Did Someone Say AMAZON!??

The Sister Studio 3/1 3:27A Jennifer Reed

Happy Friday, y all! I can t believe today is the last day of February January felt like an eternity and this month has just flown by! I rounded up all of my Amazon favorites from the month here for y...

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Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy is arrested in Texas on a family violence assault charge

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/8 4:31A Associated Press

Jail records show Worthy was arrested Friday and held on a charge of assault on a family or household member in which their breath was impeded.

Loaded with talent, area baseball teams eye deep playoff runs

Cross Timbers Gazette Sports 3/8 2:00A John English

Hopes are high as the 2025 baseball season gets underway, with several area programs looking to repeat on the success they enjoyed in 2024. Five of the seven southern Denton...

Jason Robertson scores twice and gets OT winner as Stars rally past Flames, 3-2

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/7 2:02A Associated Press

Jake Oettinger had 26 saves for Dallas, and Dan Vladar finished with 24 in his 100th career game.

Antetokounmpo joins 20,000-point club as Bucks roll past short-handed Mavericks 137-107

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/6 1:40A Associated Press

The 30-year-old Antetokounmpo has scored 20,010 career points, becoming the 52nd player to reach 20,000.

Texas Rangers expect slugger Adolis García ready for opening day since oblique strain is mild

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/5 7:24A Associated Press

Manager Bruce Bochy told reporters Wednesday that the two-time All-Star slugger had “not quite” a Grade 1 strain.

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DFW is Home to Six out of the Thirty Fastest Growing Affluent Suburbs in 2025

DFW Urban Realty 2/26 7:42P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex continues to be a hotspot for luxury real estate, with affluent homebuyers flocking to its premier suburban communities. Offering a dynamic...

Top Ten High Rise Condo Apartment Urban Districts in Dallas Fort Worth, TX

DFW Urban Realty 2/25 8:41P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

One of our agents recently came to me and asked What are the top ten urban districts to purchase or rent a high rise condo or apartment in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX? I thought...

Just Listed Luxury Home in Rowlett at 4001 Dalton Near Lake Ray Hubbard

DFW Urban Realty 2/23 7:43P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed Luxury Home in Rowlett, TX Nestled in the highly sought-after Enclave at Liberty Grove, 4001 Dalton Drive in Rowlett, Texas, offers a harmonious blend of serene...

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Richardson gains 100+ jobs in expanded HQ move

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/7 9:32A Plamedie Ifasso

KLOwen Orthodontics is the latest company expanding to the city, where a tech hub houses over 1,100 businesses and 20,000 workers.

UT Southwestern, Texas Health partnership taps president

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/7 9:23A Sydney Asher

The hospital is operated between UT Southwestern Medical Center and Texas Health Resources. It's the only hospital to be co-operated by the two healthcare giants.

West Texas reports nearly 200 measles cases. New Mexico is up to 30

Spectrum Local News Health 3/7 8:39A Associated Press

Most of the cases across both states are in people younger than 18 and people who are unvaccinated or have an unknown vaccination status.

Texas health officials still unsure of the cause of the measles outbreak

Spectrum Local News Health 3/5 10:00A Kaila Garrett

The number of cases has risen to 159 as of Tuesday, according to the state health commissioner.

Dallas startup with de-extinction goals creates wooly mouse

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/5 1:53A Brent Wistrom

Meet the wooly mouse. While they're super cute, the work is largely a demonstration of how the company plans to develop full-sized woolly mammoths in the years ahead.

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Irresistible Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies — Cake Mix Shortcut!

Cooking Chew 3/13 6:29A Andi Reis

Make these Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies With Cake Mix for a last-minute potluck or a late-night craving. Pat yourself on the back for baking at home with this easy cookie...

How to Roast a Whole Chicken (Easy, Juicy & Perfect Every Time)

Cooking Chew 3/13 6:17A Renee Groskreutz

Oven-roasted chicken with onion and garlic powder. This recipe is simple and easy to do. Add some seasoning and place the chicken in the oven. Dinner is served! The post How...

Black Bean Tacos

Love and Lemons 3/13 3:36A Jeanine Donofrio

These black bean tacos are a really easy, SUPER flavorful dinner. They re packed with a delicious combination of simple ingredients: black beans, pickled cabbage, cilantro,...

Homemade Steak Pizza

Joyful Healthy Eats 3/12 11:00P Krista

Whether you whip it up for dinner or as an appetizer, this Homemade Steak Pizza will make your taste buds dance! With juicy steak, whipped goat cheese, peppery arugula, and a nice mix of veggies, it s...

21 Irresistible Condensed Milk Cookie Recipes

Cooking Chew 3/12 7:48A Renee Groskreutz

These 21 condensed milk cookie recipes are sure to please! With a variety of flavors and textures to choose from, there's a cookie recipe here for everyone. The post 21...

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Effortless Cleanliness: The Key to a Tidy and Stress-Free Home

Days of a Domestic Dad 3/13 9:31P Colby

Maintaining a clean and organized home can feel like an endless battle, especially when life gets busy. Between work, family, and personal commitments, cleaning often takes a...