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Habitat for Humanity dedicates 109th home to single mom in Justin

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 7/12 5:00A CTG Staff

Habitat for Humanity of Denton County celebrated a milestone on July 2 with the dedication of its 109th home, welcoming the Frazier family into their new residence in Justin....

Local advocacy group petitions Denton County for voting centers, GOP Chair warns of risks

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 7/11 2:18A Micah Pearce

A group of Denton election workers that run the advocacy group Voting Centers Now! announced on June 17 they have started a petition for countywide Election Day voting. On...

Flower Mound Hindu Temple exceptions approved by Town Council

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 7/8 5:48A Micah Pearce

Flower Mound Town Council unanimously approved two exceptions requested by the Flower Mound Hindu Temple at its meeting on Monday. One of the exceptions was a request to build...

Highway 114 widening project near Roanoke on track for 2026 completion

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 7/5 8:04P CTG Staff

Work continues on the $107 million Highway 114 widening project, which will transform the stretch between I-35W and US 377 into a six-lane freeway, Denton County Commissioner...

Gill hails passage of Trump’s border and tax bill

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 7/3 8:57A CTG Staff

The House of Representatives on Friday voted 218 to 214 to pass President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, following hours of relentless arm-twisting and deliberation that...

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Healthcare Veteran Doug Drew Takes the Helm at Irving-based USOSM

Highland Village BubbleLife iReporter 7/9 11:00P Krista Simmons

Irving-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) announced last week that it had implemented its succession plan to ensure a smooth transition from long-time CEO, Richard Hall, who is transitioning...

Metrocrest Hospital Authority Distributes $3.3 Million to Local Nonprofits in 2025

Highland Village BubbleLife iReporter 7/7 10:28P Katherine Long

Metrocrest Hospital Authority Distributes $3.3 Million to Local Nonprofits in 2025 Funding supports healthcare services in Addison, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, and Coppell. Metrocrest Hospital...

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HB 1481 bans cellphones in the classroom, here’s what local districts are doing so far

Cross Timbers Gazette Schools 7/2 7:27A Micah Pearce

Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1481 , a bill that allows public schools to ban personal electronic devices from the classroom and mandates that schools have a written...

Flower Mound, Argyle finish top 3 in UIL Lone Star Cup

Cross Timbers Gazette Schools 7/1 7:01P Micah Pearce

A few local high schools landed in the top of UIL s Lone Star Cup rankings, including Flower Mound and Argyle finishing in third place. Since the 1997-98 school year, the UIL...

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Mason Revisited – A Trip Report

Texas Wine Lover 7/11 6:22A Neal Addy

Much has been written about Mason, Texas , over the past several years. Yet despite the glowing press and its close proximity to one of the most popular wine destinations in...

6 Wineries Within Two Hours for Two-Night Stays from Dallas

Texas Wine Lover 7/9 4:37A Chandler Gibson

We need a break. Summer means holidays, summer weddings, kids on vacation, and don’t even get me started on the heat. Back in February, WalletHub named three cities in Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) in the...

Kuhlman Estate Elevates the Wine Tasting Experience with Elegant Renovation

Texas Wine Lover 7/4 12:10A Jeff Cope

Press Release Beloved Texas Hill Country winery K Estate (Kuhlman) has completed a highly anticipated renovation, just in time for summer. Nestled along the famed Wine Road...

West Sandy Creek Winery Debuts Art & Vine: A WSCW Art Market

Texas Wine Lover 7/2 3:21A Kristie Stevens

The proprietors of West Sandy Creek Winery invite you to their first art market on Saturday, July 12, from 1-7 p.m. Art & Vine will feature 15 unique artists from Walker...

One Elm Vineyards Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 7/1 1:04A Jeff Cope

With deep roots in agriculture and a lifelong commitment to farming, the transition to grape growing was a natural evolution for West Texas grower Brad Stewart. After years in...

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It’s HERE!? NSALE Looks For LESS!??

The Sister Studio 7/12 2:10A Jennifer Reed

Hi, friends! My annual NSale for LESS post is HERE! This is a labor of love, so I hope it’s helpful and something you can continue to reference–I do think this is the BEST one YET! I comb through...

AMAZON: Last Chance to SAVE!!??‍♀️?

The Sister Studio 7/10 4:54A Jennifer Reed

Happy Thursday, my friends! Tomorrow is the last day to shop Prime Day Deals , and there were several new promos added today that I wanted to share! I rounded up my favorites below, along with some...

THE BEST WHITE PANTS FOR SUMMER AND MORE NSALE ITEMS

The Middle Page 7/9 4:32A Cathy Williamson

Hi, ladies! Were you one of the lucky ones who got to shop the NSale yesterday? I had to wait until today ( I must not have spent as much money last year my husband will be so proud!), and my cart is...

The BEST of Prime Day!!!??

The Sister Studio 7/8 4:42A Jennifer Reed

Hi friends!! Prime Day is HERE and I have spent hours on hours scouring Amazon and cross-checking prices for the very very BEST deals! This year the beauty deals REALLY impressed me there are SO...

NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE PICKS FOR WOMEN

The Middle Page 7/8 3:25A Cathy Williamson

NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE PICKS FOR WOMEN Hi ladies! I am writing this post with a heavy heart about the events that occurred in my home state over the July 4th weekend. I can not imagine, as a...

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Austin forward Brandon Vázquez tears his right ACL, an injury that will hamper his World Cup...

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/10 6:04A Associated Press

Vázquez collapsed without contact in the 69th minute, shortly after scoring a penalty kick that tied the game.

Nathan Eovaldi shines, and Rangers offense tees off on Angels in 13-1 victory

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/9 2:52A Associated Press

Corey Seager hit his 13th homer, Evan Carter drove in three runs, and Texas took advantage of nine walks, with six of those scoring.

Cowboys, Texans, NFL donate $1.5 million to Central Texas communities

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/7 5:35A Katharine Finnerty

The Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Texans both announced they were donating $500,000 to provide support and resources to those impacted.

Texas cities compete for professional sports teams, hoping for economic boost

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/6 5:03A Michael Lozano

Countless Texas cities are vying to add more sports teams to their area, hoping to inject an economic boost.

James scores 28, Bueckers 23 as Wings start 4 rookies in a 98-89 win over the Mercury

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/4 3:47A Associated Press

Aziaha James scored 20 of her 28 points in the first half; Paige Bueckers added 23.

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JUST LISTED: Luxury Bungalow Home For Rent at 1718 Ripley St. in Dallas

DFW Urban Realty 7/11 10:02P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed: Fully Furnished 4-Bedroom Bungalow For Lease at 1718 Ripley St. in East Dallas – Near Downtown, Uptown & Lower Greenville Now available for lease in one of...

JUST LISTED: Modern 2-Bedroom Condo For Sale in Carrollton, TX

DFW Urban Realty 7/5 8:45P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed: Modern 2-Bedroom Condo For Sale at 2835 Keller Springs 902 in Carrollton, TX - Quorum View Now available for sale—an updated and move-in ready 2-bedroom,...

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Focus on first responders' mental health grows as death toll rises in flood-ravaged Texas

Spectrum Local News Health 7/9 6:00A Associated Press

“We process it the best we can,” Lt. Colonel Ben Baker of the Texas Game Wardens said after taking a deep breath.

Baylor Scott & White unveils opening date for Frisco hospital

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/3 5:54A Aayush Gupta

Leaders at Baylor Scott & White Health, the largest nonprofit hospital system in Texas, have unveiled more details about a new medical center in Frisco. The new facility will...

Fort Worth co. buys 5 Texas nursing homes

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/3 1:56A Sydney Asher

Creative Solutions for Healthcare, a healthcare operator that focuses on senior living facilities, is brining "significant upgrades" to five senior living facilities across...

The GLP-1 weight loss debate: Pharmacy benefit leaders weigh in on difficult coverage decisions

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/30 7:00P Lauren Lawley Head, Writer, TBJ

Employers are grappling with the ripple effect of an increasingly popular weight loss treatment. Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are a favored treatment for...

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Creemees, Community, and Coalition: NSAC’s Summer Meeting in Stowe, Vermont

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 8/22 3:42A Laura Zaks

The hills are alive with the Sound of NSAC As we do every summer, NSAC coalition members recently gathered for our summer meeting, from August 4-7, in Stowe, Vermont. Located some 25 miles east of...

Moscow Mule

Love and Lemons 8/21 3:39A Jeanine Donofrio

Have you ever made a Moscow mule? Served in a copper mug, this cocktail looks fancy, but don t be fooled. With just three ingredients—vodka, ginger beer, and fresh lime...

Spicy Shrimp Pasta With Blistered Cherry Tomatoes

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/20 11:00P Krista

Spicy Shrimp Pasta is a light, healthy pasta dish that s perfect for the seafood lover! It s easy to make, light, packed with flavor and done in 30 minutes. While I love seafood, I just don t buy it...

BOOK REVIEW: SNOWGLOBE (SNOWGLOBE, #1) by Soyoung Park

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/20 6:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Snowglobe by Soyoung Park Mesmerizing! Snowglobe is a young adult dystopian tale by Korean author Soyoung Park, recently translated into English by Joungmin Lee Comfort. It is the first book of a...

BOOK REVIEW: MCMINNVILLE by Derrick McCartney

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/20 5:00A KAREN SIDDALL

McMinnville by Derrick McCartney Fictional deep dive into unexplained UFO phenomena. McMinnville is the fictional account of a retired NYPD cold case detective who decides to look into an old...

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