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Meet the Candidates: Argyle ISD Board Place 4

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 4/16 6:08A Mark Smith

Southern Denton County residents will head to the polls starting next month to decide several municipal and school board contests. Two seats in Argyle ISD will be on ballots this spring, Places 4 and...

Related: Meet the Candidates: Lewisville ISD Board Place 1 Cross Timbers Gazette Local News

Shakira announces world tour with stops in Dallas, San Antonio

NBC DFW Local News 4/16 5:45A NBCDFW Staff

Grammy-winning Colombian superstar Shakira is bringing her world tour through North Texas later this year. Shakira announced Tuesday the 12 U.S. cities and two Canadian cities being visited on the...

Medal of Honor motorcade to pass through Denton County

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 4/15 11:32A Mark Smith

The annual trek of Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients from DFW Airport to Gainesville will take place on Thursday, according to a news release from Denton County. As...

ELM Solar hiring dozens at different kind of solar power facility in The Colony

Dallas Business Journal 4/15 9:43A Seth Bodine

ELM Solar is eager to grow its new facility in southeastern Denton County, which will be used to produce a unique kind of solar energy and power storage system. Check out this...

Double Oak town secretary to retire after 18 years

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 4/15 4:00A Mark Smith

Double Oak Town Secretary Eileen Kennedy announced on Friday that she will retire after 18 years of service at the town. Kennedy has been instrumental in shaping the community...

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Bunny And Harold Ginsburg Honorary Chairing 2024 ReuNight’s Fundraising For The Family Place

My Sweet Charity 4/16 4:30A Jeanne Prejean

ReuNight* The Family Place s annual ReuNight supper that has in years past boasted a live auction of luxury packages is taking a different tack this year. With the event set for Thursday, May 9, at...

Change-Of-Plans Alert: Wilkinson Center’s Annual Can Do! Luncheon Replaced By No Can Do!...

My Sweet Charity 4/15 8:30A Jeanne Prejean

After years of surviving tornado weather and a pandemic, Wilkinson Center is transitioning away from its longtime Can Do! Luncheon that has honored Carolyn and David Miller , Workforce Solutions...

Bring on the Textures!

IBB Design 4/15 5:19A Shannon Gidney

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Lewisville Cleanup

Highland Village Family eGuide 4/15 1:42A Valerie

Mariposas & KLB Cleanup The City of Lewisville will combine the beloved Mariposas event with the Keep Lewisville Beautiful (KLB) Spring Cleanup on Saturday, April 20. Join Lewisville Lake...

Addison Kaboom Town!® Presents 40 Years of Fireworks with Town-Wide Celebration July 3

Highland Village BubbleLife iReporter 4/15 1:34A Kelly Hunter

For 40 years, one of the nations most impressive and unique Independence Day celebrations has been held in the North Texas town of Addison, Texas. While 4.4 square-mile Addison is only home to 17,000...

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New principal named at Hilltop Elementary

Cross Timbers Gazette Schools 4/16 5:25A Mark Smith

Argyle ISD announced Monday night that Robyn Campbell will be the next principal at Hilltop Elementary School. Campbell has 23 years of service as an elementary teacher and...

Related: Vickery Elementary principal appointed to lead middle school Cross Timbers Gazette Schools

Denton ISD, Lewisville ISD Councils of PTAs to host candidate forums

Cross Timbers Gazette Schools 4/11 6:43A Mark Smith

The Denton ISD Council of PTAs and the Lewisville ISD Council of PTAs will host school board candidate forums later this month. The Lewisville ISD candidate forum will be held...

Denton ISD principals indicted over ‘electioneering’ emails

Cross Timbers Gazette Schools 4/4 7:05A Mark Smith

Two Denton ISD principals were indicted this week after allegedly using their school email addresses to encourage staff members to vote in last month s Republican primary election. Lindsay Lujan,...

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Michelle Snider Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 4/16 12:02A Jeff Cope

Kiepersol has always been a go-to winery in East Texas because of its award-winning wines made only from its estate vineyard. Besides wine, they also make wonderful spirits and they have more than...

Run for the Roses as Barrel & Bones Celebrates Derby Day May 4th

Highland Village BubbleLife iReporter 4/14 11:28P Kelly Hunter

Since the Kentucky Derby first ran in 1875, the traditional beverage associated with the 10-furlong race has been the mint julep. And there is no better place in North Texas to sip that...

Bingham Family Vineyards – Roanoke

Texas Wine Lover 4/13 1:04A Jeff Cope

Bingham Family Vineyards has recently expanded their number of tasting rooms by opening a new location in Roanoke , which is north of Fort Worth, in January 2024. In a recent trip to North Texas, I...

2024 Texas Wine Auction is Announced

Texas Wine Lover 4/12 12:36A Jeff Cope

It was announced that the upcoming 3rd Annual Texas Wine Auction is scheduled for May 4, 2024, at the Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa in Johnson City, Texas. The event will run from 6:00 p.m. to...

What Happened at Lubbock Uncorked 2024?

Texas Wine Lover 4/11 12:25A Vicky Keller

As we say in Lubbock, if you don’t like the weather, just give it five minutes and it will change. Leading up to the Lubbock Uncorked wine festival, the weather was in Fake Spring #4 or Faux Summer #2...

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A DRESS FIT FOR AN ISLAND TRIP OR POOL PARTY

The Middle Page 4/16 1:46A Cathy Williamson

A DRESS FIT FOR AN ISLAND TRIP OR POOL PARTY Hello, ladies! Do you all know much about Mercury in Retrograde? An explanation is that the planet Mercury appears to travel backward across the sky three...

Finds I’m LOVING this week!

The Sister Studio 4/13 10:29P Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday to you, my friends!! May your coffee be strong and your house be nice and quiet this morning! We had a busy day of kids soccer and basketball yesterday, so I m enjoying this morning when...

DAY AND NIGHT LOOK FROM A FAVORITE BRAND

The Middle Page 4/9 3:22A Cathy Williamson

DAY AND NIGHT LOOK FROM A FAVORITE BRAND Hello, everyone! Did you get a chance to see the eclipse (if you were in the path) yesterday? I didn t think it would be that big of a deal, but let me tell...

SALES ON SALES!

The Sister Studio 4/6 10:47P Jennifer Reed

Happppy Sunday, my friends! We have had a JAM packed week between a quick trip to Austin for work, playing catch up once I got back, and kids sports this week. Remi has a soccer tournament this...

You had me at Pastels! Cabi Spring 2024 Outfit Ideas

Style of Sam 4/6 10:46A Sam

[show_shopthepost_widget id="5171132"] The post You had me at Pastels! Cabi Spring 2024 Outfit Ideas appeared first on Style of Sam | DFW Fashion Blog .

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Diggs gives Stroud, Texans another playmaker and vaults them into Super Bowl conversation

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/16 2:54A Associated Press

Diggs was traded from Buffalo to Houston on April 3, vaulting the Texans into the Super Bowl conversation.

Justin Verlander is likely to make his season debut for the Astros this weekend at Washington

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/16 2:14A Associated Press

Houston manager Joe Espada made the announcement Monday, but wouldn't say which game of the series Verlander would start.

Chase Elliott drives backward after Texas win that could get him going in the right direction again

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/15 1:07A Associated Press

After 42 races over 18 months without a victory, the younger Elliott won in double overtime Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway.

Scheffler turns the Masters into another Sunday yawner with a dominating win

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/15 12:31A Associated Press

Scheffler became just the fifth player to win from the No. 1 spot since the rankings were instituted in 1986.

Rangers' reliever Burke breaks his non-throwing hand after punching a wall following a poor outing

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/13 9:29A Associated Press

The 27-year-old allowed three hits and four runs

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JUST LISTED: Luxury Home Sale in Allen, TX at 1617 Whirlaway Court

DFW Urban Realty 4/13 7:38P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Luxury Living in the Heart of Lovejoy ISD: 1617 Whirlaway Court, Allen TX 75002 Discover unparalleled elegance and sophistication at 1617 Whirlaway Court, Allen, TX. This...

What’s So Grand About Grand Prairie Life?

VIP Realty 4/13 2:55A tom@57realty.com (Thomas Heinz)

If searching for a new spot in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Grand Prairie deserves a good look. It offers a sweet mix of affordability, location, and community, making it a...

The Tribute Features New Luxury Townhomes For Sale at Chelsea Green in The Colony, TX

DFW Urban Realty 4/9 10:47A broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Discover Luxury Lakeside Living at Chelsea Green in The Colony Experience the epitome of lakeside luxury living at Chelsea Green, nestled on the picturesque shores of Lake...

JUST LISTED: Completely Remodeled Home in Grapevine, TX

DFW Urban Realty 4/5 10:10P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed: 1507 Country Forest Court in Grapevine TX Tiffany Forest Addition Indulge in the allure of a positively gorgeous home, nestled in an absolute oasis in North...

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Judge fines Texas HHSC $100,000 per day over foster care failures

Spectrum Local News Health 4/16 4:38A Craig Huber

Allegations include abuse, neglect.

Houston hospital halts liver and kidney transplants after learning a doctor manipulated some...

Spectrum Local News Health 4/12 4:09A Associated Press

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is aware of the allegations, and an investigation is underway.

Ag commissioner says chickens destroyed to prevent bird flu spread being replaced

Spectrum Local News Health 4/11 5:48A Erin Davis

The disease struck about 40% of dairy cows in the Panhandle.

Study ranks Texas among worst states for quality of children’s health care

Spectrum Local News Health 4/10 5:16A Tanya Velazquez

Texas ranked 49th, following Wyoming and Mississippi, for the quality of children’s health in all 50 states.

Cariloop raises $20M with benefits for workers who care for family members

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/9 2:00A Holden Wilen

This Richardson-based company has developed a platform that helps caregivers. Now it has fresh capital to grow thanks to a $20 million round led by a Washington, D.C.-based...

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Chicken Burrito Recipe

The Healthy Maven 4/16 6:15A Davida Lederle

Learn to make the perfect chicken burrito recipe stuffed with juicy pulled chicken, Mexican rice, refried beans and saut ed veggies. The post Chicken Burrito Recipe appeared...

Air Fryer Potatoes

Love and Lemons 4/16 4:07A Jeanine Donofrio

Air fryer potatoes! Have you tried them? They deliver all the best qualities of oven roasted potatoes, but they cook in a fraction of the time (we re talking under 20 minutes!). These air fryer...

Freshslice Pizza Announces First Two U.S. Locations

Restaurant News 4/16 3:01A RestaurantNews.com

The Lone Star State Lands Inaugural Locations for Innovative Pizza Brand focused on being the Starbucks of Pizza Freshslice Pizza , the innovative Canadian pizza franchise...

Crustless Quiche

Life at the Table 4/16 2:13A Chef Sandra Lewis

Making Magic with a Crustless Quiche How often do you make quiche? If the answer is not often, let me assure you have an egg-citing future with quiche once you meet my...

Balance Grille Celebrates Grand Opening in Wylie, Texas

Restaurant News 4/15 10:38A RestaurantNews.com

(L-R) Founder Prakash Karamchandani (PK), Franchisee Roshan Ayub and Founder HoChan Jang (CJ) Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Balance Grille , the rising leader in Asian...