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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to sign property tax relief bills that would save homeowners thousands of...

CBS DFW Local News 6/16 3:15A Lauren Crawford

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will travel to North Texas on Monday to sign two bills into law that could save homeowners thousands. The two bills he is signing will lower property...

Hundreds attend Flower Mound “No Kings” protest

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 6/15 4:27A Contributing Writer

By Jenna Stephenson, Contributing Writer Hundreds of Flower Mound residents protested along Cross Timbers Road as part of the “No Kings” rally, one of many held across the United States on Saturday....

Congressman Gill votes yes to pull funding for NPR and PBS

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 6/13 9:14A CTG Staff

Congressman Brandon Gill (R-Flower Mound, TX) and the House of Representatives voted 214-212 to pass a rescissions package that would take away a billion dollars in funding...

Denton County Sheriff’s Office helps recover $1 million in stolen property

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 6/13 6:17A Micah Pearce

Two suspects were arrested and booked into Denton County Jail as part of the Texas Department of Public Safety s operation to investigate organized retail crimes in Denton County. 36-year-old Neeraj...

2 arrested in Denton County after police find $1 million in stolen merchandise, $636,000 in cash

CBS DFW Local News 6/13 5:06A Julia Falcon

Two Denton County residents are in jail following a massive retail theft bust this week. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, $636,000 was seized and about $1 million in stolen...

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The Smurf Experience in Arlington Offers Summer Savings

Highland Village BubbleLife iReporter 6/13 12:56A Dana Cobb

Families in North Texas have a new way to beat the summer heat with some help from the Smurfs. Just in time for rising temperatures, The Smurf Experience USA , located at Esports Stadium Arlington,...

What to pack for a week in the Bahamas

Tanya Foster 6/3 11:41A Tanya Foster

Happy Hump Day! I am still trying to get out of vacation mode. Pete and I traveled the majority of the month of May, so it may take a while for us to get back into the swing of things. Today I want to...

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Northwest ISD officially names first early childhood center

Cross Timbers Gazette Schools 6/10 5:29A Micah Pearce

The first of Northwest ISD s four early childhood centers will be named after former NISD superintendent Dr. David Hicks after a unanimous vote from NISD trustees, according...

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2025 Sommeliers Choice Awards – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 6/13 3:16A Jeff Cope

The 2025 Sommeliers Choice Awards have officially announced this year’s winning wines, delivering a trusted guide for on-premise venues including restaurants, bars, hotels, lounges, and private clubs....

Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival Lineup and Tickets Now Available for 2025 “Preview Week”

Texas Wine Lover 6/12 6:16A Jeff Cope

Press Release In anticipation of the 2025 Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival , the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce has released the official schedule of events for the...

Winery on the Gruene – Revisited

Texas Wine Lover 6/11 7:37A Jeff Cope

Located in the heart of the historic Gruene district of New Braunfels, Winery on the Gruene has been a favorite spot for wine lovers seeking a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere....

Bending Branch Winery Debuts Wines Aged in Texas White Oak

Texas Wine Lover 6/10 2:11A Jeff Cope

Bending Branch Winery is once again at the forefront of innovation in Texas wine. Known for pushing boundaries with winemaking techniques like cryo-maceration and flash...

Rodeo Goat Brings Back “Dad Bod Burger” for Father’s Day

Crave DFW 6/5 7:24A Steven Doyle

Rodeo Goat is raising the stakes this Father’s Day with the triumphant return of one of its most legendary creations: the “Dad Bod Burger.” From June 12 through July 9, burger lovers can sink their...

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NEW??AT??TARGET!!!?

The Sister Studio 6/11 2:14A Jennifer Reed

Happy Wednesday, my friends! I shared a big Target haul on social media on Sunday, and I m sooo excited about everything I shared! Every single item is under $35 (most under $30!) and so, so perfect...

MY FAVORITE SUMMER DENIM AND LAST MINUTE FATHER’S DAY GIFTS

The Middle Page 6/8 3:44A Cathy Williamson

MY FAVORITE SUMMER DENIM AND LAST-MINUTE FATHER S DAY GIFTS Hello, ladies! I hope you are having a good weekend. After the last couple of weeks of traveling, I m taking it very easy this weekend....

Summer Outfits to Copy ASAP!????

The Sister Studio 6/6 3:02A Jennifer Reed

TGIF, my friends! The weekend is here, and I m cheersing you with my coffee right now because we made it! I hope everyone has a wonderful Friday and has some fun weekend plans. I rounded up all of my...

My REVIEW OF THE CURRENTBODY SKIN LED NECK & DÉCOLLETAGE MASK (SERIES 2)

The Middle Page 6/5 4:10A Cathy Williamson

BEFORE PHOTO Let s talk about the part of our skincare routine that often gets overlooked: the neck and chest. If you re like me, you ve probably spent years investing in a...

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Mauricio Dubón's walk-off single lifts Astros over Twins 2-1, sweep 3-game series

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/16 2:18A Associated Press

The Astros have won five in a row and 16 of their last 22 to take a five-game lead over second-place Seattle in the AL West.

Texas rookie Kumar Rocker keeps scoreless start intact with help from pickle juice

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/16 2:13A Associated Press

The 25-year-old right-hander dealt with cramping in his legs before getting the victory in a 2-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.

Local Fort Worth artist designs 2026 FIFA World Cup host city poster

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/15 5:43A Nicolette Perdomo

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Astros triumph 4-3 over White Sox as Paredes homers, Altuve shines with 2 doubles

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/13 2:13A Associated Press

Houston starter Framber Valdez (7-4) allowed seven hits and two runs with a season-high 12 strikeouts in five innings.

Dallas Mavericks reject interview request for Jason Kidd from the New York Knicks

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/11 7:35A Kelsey Leffingwell

Ime Udoka of the Houston Rockets and Chris Finch of the Minnesota Timberwolves have also declined interview requests from the New York Knicks.

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JUST LISTED: Luxury Arlington Home For Sale at 5732 Chelmsford Trail in Briarhill Estates

DFW Urban Realty 6/8 9:06P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed: 5732 Chelmsford Trail, Arlington, TX 76018 – Briarhill Estates Just listed home for sale in South Arlington at 5732 Chelmsford Trail, a move-in ready...

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U.S. birth rate is declining. Gen Z, millennials say the economy is a major factor

Spectrum Local News Health 6/16 9:00A Amber Hughes

Experts say the economy is a major factor as to why Americans are having fewer children.

Health experts seeing an increase in colon cancer in young people

Spectrum Local News Health 6/12 6:00A Blessing Iwuchukwu

Despite 45 years old being the recommended screening age for colonoscopies, one Texas doctor says she’s seeing patients as young as 19 years old.

Lower drug prices and new insurance rules? What Trump’s exec order and “big, beautiful bill” mean...

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/10 5:22A Holmes Murphy

Never miss an episode of Healthy Politics. Subscribe now on Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Both the Trump administration and Republicans in...

Woman in Texas dies from brain-eating amoeba after clearing her sinuses with RV tap water

Spectrum Local News Health 6/6 7:19A Spectrum News Staff

A woman died after contracting a brain-eating amoeba from tap water she used to clear out her sinuses in Texas.

Texas hospital that discharged woman with doomed pregnancy violated the law, a federal inquiry...

Spectrum Local News Health 6/4 5:53A Associated Press

A new policy has thrown into doubt the federal government's oversight of hospitals that deny women emergency abortions.

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New report details one of the biggest raw milk-related outbreaks in recent US history

Live Science 7/25 11:30A Nicoletta Lanese

A Salmonella outbreak that sickened over 160 people in California and a handful of individuals in other states was caused by raw milk products from a single dairy farm, a new...

USDA Announces Major Reorganization, Relocation of Employees

Civil Eats 7/24 6:04A Matthew Wheeland

July 24, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) this morning announced a significant reorganization of the agency that Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said...

Corn Salsa

Love and Lemons 7/24 2:00A Jeanine Donofrio

This corn salsa recipe is full of fresh summer flavor! Sweet, juicy corn kernels play off crisp bell peppers and red onion, spicy jalapeños, cilantro, and zesty lime. I love...

Summer Salad Recipe

Joyful Healthy Eats 7/23 11:00P Krista

Warm summer days call for an epic Summer Salad recipe and this is the ONE! With sweet corn, juicy peaches, crisp cucumbers, and ripe tomatoes, chicken to make it a meal, and honey mustard dressing to...

The EPA Canceled These 21 Climate Justice Projects

Civil Eats 7/22 10:00P Riley Ramirez

On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to “ unleash ” U.S. energy. The order directed the head of the U.S. Environmental Protection...