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Top Stories: ➊ – First human case of West Nile Virus confirmed in Denton County (Thursday), ➋ – Justin says “Play Ball!” to state-of-the-art sports facility, new recreational leagues (Friday), ➌ – Denton County adopts budget that reduces property taxes, increases project funding (Friday), ➍ – Hillwood honors veteran with new, fully-accessible home in Harvest (Saturday), ➎ – Annual Touched By Suicide Memorial Walk returns to Flower Mound (Monday)

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I-35W ramp at I-35E interchange to be closed for construction

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 9/17 6:25A Micah Pearce

The northbound I-35W off ramp to Bonnie Brae Street will be closed from 9 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. on Friday, TxDOT announced Wednesday morning. TxDOT also said the northbound...

Annual Touched By Suicide Memorial Walk returns to Flower Mound

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 9/15 6:46A Micah Pearce

The annual Touched By Suicide Memorial Walk will take place for the 19th time at Flower Mound s Heritage Park Amphitheater on Saturday from 8:30-11 a.m. Touched by Suicide is...

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...

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CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW: ELVIA AND THE GIFT OF PASSION (TALES OF MOONS-LIGHT, #3) by Ruthy Ballard

Highland Village BubbleLife iReporter 9/15 12:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Elvia and the Gift of Passion Tales by Moons-light, #3 by Ruthy Ballard Perfect for reading aloud and sharing with the entire family. Elvia and the Gift of Passion is the third book in the...

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...

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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: Home For Sale in Crowley, TX Lasater Ranch

DFW Urban Realty 9/16 9:49P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed: 1112 Beaverwood Lane in Lasater Ranch, Crowley, TX Price is starting bid for EZplatform. This beautifully updated home sits in the established Lasater Ranch...

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,...

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Colossal adds funding as it makes strides to revive dodo bird

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/17 3:00A Noor Adatia

A Dallas biotech company has made significant advancements in bird genetics, advancing its plans to revive an extinct species closer to reality. Colossal, which as a...

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.

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Arrabbiata Sauce

Love and Lemons 9/18 4:23A Jeanine Donofrio

Break out the red pepper flakes—we re making arrabbiata sauce! This spicy Italian tomato sauce is one of my favorite sauces to serve over pasta. It s insanely flavorful, with...

Zucchini Ravioli with Roasted Tomatoes

Joyful Healthy Eats 9/17 11:00P Krista

Zucchini Ravioli is the perfect low-carb, low-calorie dinner! Zucchini noodles are wrapped around a garlic herb cheese filling, then baked in a simple balsamic roasted tomato sauce for a fresh, light,...

Pepper Lunch Sizzles into ASU with Grand Opening of State’s First Restaurant

Restaurant News 9/17 2:17A RestaurantNews.com

Free Signature Beef Pepper Rice for the First 100 Guests Each Day During Grand Opening Weekend Los Angeles, CA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Pepper Lunch , the Japanese-born...

What’s at Stake for School Food-Literacy Programs

Civil Eats 9/16 10:01P Hannah Wallace

This is the first in a series of stories covering the end of SNAP-Ed , which ran for more than 30 years, and how it will impact American communities. Rita Elaine Leary has been a middle school science...

20 Easy Apple Recipes to Try This Fall

Love and Lemons 9/16 5:14A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Have you gone apple picking yet this fall? I haven t, but I m already dreaming about all the apple recipes I ll make once I do. I ll toss raw apples into fresh fall salads,...