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Flower Mound Parks Board recommends approval of improvements to Leonard & Helen Johns Community...

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 5/9 7:54A Micah Pearce

The Flower Mound Parks Board recommended the approval of improvements to Leonard and Helen Johns Community Park, which would add more tennis courts, a playground, an amphitheater, more trails and a...

House bill that gives billions of dollars to public education set for Texas Senate

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 5/9 6:54A Micah Pearce

HB 2, which includes $7.7 billion worth of funding for Texas public schools, just passed the Texas House and has been referred to the Education K-16 committee in the Senate,...

Gill and Cruz introduce bill to crack down on undisclosed foreign funding in U.S. universities

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 5/8 9:53A CTG Staff

Congressman Brandon Gill (R-Flower Mound) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) have introduced the Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act, a new bill designed to penalize U.S. universities that...

Arrest made in Lewisville shooting that was caught on Ring camera

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 5/8 9:24A Micah Pearce

The Lewisville Police Department announced on Thursday it identified and arrested a suspect that fired a gun at a residence on Kingston Drive back in March. Andrew Messiah Grimaldo, 18, was arrested...

Flower Mound Town Secretary to retire after 18 years

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 5/7 7:01P Micah Pearce

Flower Mound s Town Secretary, Theresa Scott, will be retiring after working for the Town for nearly two decades. It s bittersweet, said Scott. You make many acquaintances and friends over the years,...

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10 Must-Have Spring to Summer Transitional Pieces

Tanya Foster 5/11 6:00A Tanya Foster

As we wave goodbye to spring and lean into those warm, golden days of summer, it’s time to give our wardrobe a little refresh. If you’re like me, you want effortless, elegant pieces that keep you...

The Storehouse Community Center Names Joan Smith 2025 Volunteer of the Year

Highland Village BubbleLife iReporter 5/7 11:48P Elizabeth Lenart

Smith, who has volunteered since 2016, was the guest of honor at the Storehouses 2025 volunteer appreciation event at Riders Field, where she threw out the first pitch before a Frisco RoughRiders...

What to Pack for a Northern European Cruise

Tanya Foster 5/6 12:00P Tanya Foster

Summer is around the corner and I know travel is on everyone's radar. I keep thinking about our incredible Regent Seven Seas Cruise through the North and Baltic Seas—it was truly a trip to remember!...

Blue Ribbon Brilliance: Record-Breaking Night at the Equest Blue Ribbon Gala

Highland Village BubbleLife iReporter 5/2 3:00A Anna Davis

The 44 th Annual Equest Blue Ribbon Gala was a night where cowboy boots and big-hearted bidding came together in a spirited celebration that still has Dallas buzzing. On April 25, Gilleys Dallas was...

6 Essential Tips to Planning the Interiors for Your New Build

IBB Design 4/30 11:50P IBB AT Home

Congratulations on building your new home! This milestone is both thrilling and full of possibilities. But once the excitement settles, you may find yourself wondering, The...

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House bill that gives billions of dollars to public education set for Texas Senate

Cross Timbers Gazette Schools 5/9 6:54A Micah Pearce

HB 2, which includes $7.7 billion worth of funding for Texas public schools, just passed the Texas House and has been referred to the Education K-16 committee in the Senate,...

Lewisville ISD to cut nearly 500 school bus drivers, says there are plans to hire internally

CBS DFW Education 5/8 1:21A Lacey Beasley

In an effort to cut back on costs , Lewisville ISD has plans to lay off 460 bus drivers by summer break. The school district said it won't be renewing the current contract...

Northwest ISD asks community to help name its first early childhood center

Cross Timbers Gazette Schools 5/5 6:31A Micah Pearce

Northwest ISD s first early childhood center will open in August 2026, but it still needs a name. So, the district is asking the community for help. The district has an online...

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The Rusty Spur: An East Texas Winery with a Western Twist

Texas Wine Lover 5/9 12:16A Ron Martin

Tucked away in the heart of historic Nacogdoches, Texas, lies another East Texas hidden gem that offers more than just a great glass of wine—it provides an inviting experience...

Desert Willow Vineyard Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 5/6 12:12A Jeff Cope

If you have been following the Texas wine scene, you’ve probably heard whispers about Desert Willow Vineyard. The vineyard is owned and operated by the Rob and Laurel Warren...

Mama’s Daughter’s Diner Serving Southern Since 1958

Crave DFW 5/5 7:58A Steven Doyle

As a part of Dallas since 1958 , Mama’s Daughters’ Diner isn’t simply a restaurant—it’s an institution grounded in tradition and family. Originally founded by the Rose family, the diner now spans...

Back to the High Plains: Rediscovering English Newsom Cellars

Texas Wine Lover 5/2 12:36A Laurinda Thomas

I’m not sure why it seems to take some sort of wine-related event for me to head to the Texas High Plains, as it is just a little over a two-hour drive to Lubbock and about 2½...

Visiting Charleston Taylor Estate: An Experiential Winery Opens in Johnson City

Texas Wine Lover 4/29 1:58A Jeff Cope

A new winery has opened in Johnson City with some unique features at a Texas winery that I have never seen before. Considering I have visited over 540 Texas wineries in the...

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SAVINGS GALORE!!!!????‍♀️

The Sister Studio 5/9 5:34A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy FRIDAY my friends! We made it!! I m sitting here drinking my coffee and just finished loading up my cart because there are some insane deals happening today!! I have an Aerie code (JEN35)...

WHY BLACK IS ALWAYS IN STYLE—EVEN IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER

The Middle Page 5/5 3:41A Cathy Williamson

WHY BLACK IS ALWAYS IN STYLE—EVEN IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER Hello, ladies! I hope you have had a great week! I have to admit that I am super tired! I think life has caught up, and I am exhausted and...

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Connor Hellebuyck makes 21 saves, Jets beat Stars 4-0 in Game 2 to tie series

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/10 6:15A Associated Press

Game 3 is Sunday in Dallas.

Receiver George Pickens points north with Cowboys after Steelers tenure turned south

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/9 2:35A Associated Press

Pickens brushed off the question of signing an extension before the end of his four-year rookie deal this season.

Related: The Steelers move on from George Pickens by trading mercurial receiver to Cowboys Spectrum Local News Sports

Texas regents approve basketball coach Sean Miller's 6-year, $32 million contract

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/8 6:02A Associated Press

Texas will pay Miller about double that of his predecessor Rodney Terry.

Valdez and Peña help Astros trounce Brewers 9-1 to avoid a sweep

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/8 2:56A Associated Press

The Astros led 3-1 before Peña broke the game open by delivering a three-run homer.

Mikko Rantanen has second straight hat trick as Stars beat Jets 3-2 in series opener

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/8 2:39A Associated Press

Game 2 of the best-of-seven series is Friday night in Winnipeg.

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Vaccine teams in Mexico scramble over measles outbreak rippling out from Mennonite community

Spectrum Local News Health 5/9 3:42A Associated Press

Officials cite tens of thousands of new vaccinations, but infections have ballooned and spread past the community to Indigenous and other populations.

Measles jumps borders in North America with outbreaks in Canada, Mexico and U.S.

Spectrum Local News Health 5/1 2:29A Associated Press

North America’s three biggest measles outbreaks continue to balloon, with more than 2,500 known cases.

Houston, Dallas rank among worst in U.S. for ozone pollution, air quality report reveals

Spectrum Local News Health 4/30 6:15A Christine Sanchez

Almost half of the U.S. population lives with “unhealthy” levels of harmful air pollution, a report from the American Lung Association reveals.

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Tender Greens Delivers the Sizzle with Backyard Ribs and Family Feasts

Restaurant News 5/14 9:53A RestaurantNews.com

Chef-driven seasonal menu highlights St. Louis-style flavors and market-fresh sides Los Angeles, CA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Tender Greens is firing up a bold barbecue twist...

Hot Head Burritos and Flarie Team Up to Launch New Branded Game for ‘Cinco de Montho’

Restaurant News 5/14 7:59A RestaurantNews.com

Midwest-based burrito brand adds gamified customer experience featuring month-long contest and other incentives Dayton, OH ( RestaurantNews.com ) Hot Head Burritos is...

Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay Expands Arizona Footprint With Deal for Multiple New Restaurants in...

Restaurant News 5/14 6:11A RestaurantNews.com

Utah Franchisee Joe Sample to bring new units of the chef-driven burger brand to Maricopa County after recent debut in Orem Phoenix, AZ ( RestaurantNews.com ) Bobby’s...

Smokey Bones Launches NEW All Day Happy Hour with Big Flavors and Good Times

Restaurant News 5/14 4:26A RestaurantNews.com

Daily specials all day, every day throughout the entire restaurant, starting at just $3 Plantation, FL ( RestaurantNews.com ) Smokey Bones introduces a Happy Hour that’s so...

la Madeleine Brings Joyful Dining Back With ‘le Pick 3’ for Just $8.99

Restaurant News 5/14 2:55A RestaurantNews.com

New value offering blends comfort, quality and a touch of café charm Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) la Madeleine is raising the bar on value with le Pick 3, a new $8.99...

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