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Top Stories: ➊ – Family Getaways at Texas Ranches (Friday), ➋ – Lewisville Cleanup (Monday), ➌ – Local nonprofit reports significant increase in sexual assault calls (Wednesday), ➍ – Nightly lane closures on I-35E in Denton County to begin Monday (Friday), ➎ – Affordable Housing Leader Ashley O. Brundage Named CEO Of Dallas Area Habitat For Humanity (Friday)

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VIDEO: Argyle ISD Candidate Forum

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 4/17 7:55P CTG Staff

The Cross Timbers Gazette hosted a forum for Argyle ISD Board of Trustees candidates on Wednesday, April 18, at Argyle High School. Two school board seats are being contested...

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Small plane crashes in Denton

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 4/17 7:02A Mark Smith

No one was injured Wednesday morning when a small plane crashed in Denton, according to the Denton Fire Department. A single-engine aircraft reported loss of power and went...

Local nonprofit reports significant increase in sexual assault calls

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 4/17 6:38A Mark Smith

A local nonprofit this month reported that so far this year, it has responded to a significantly higher number of sexual assault calls than usual. In the first quarter of...

Bartonville board member charged with sexual assault of children

Cross Timbers Gazette Local News 4/16 9:34A Mark Smith

A Bartonville resident who was serving on the town s Crime Control & Prevention District Board was arrested last month and charged with two counts of aggravated sexual assault...

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...

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Graduation Gifts

Tanya Foster 4/18 10:00A Tanya Foster

Yay for the Class of 2024! Can you believe we're already at the cusp of graduation season? This means it’s time to start gathering ideas for what to give the graduate! It's important to get the...

Grovel Alert: 2024 Equest Blue Ribbon Gala

My Sweet Charity 4/18 6:30A Jeanne Prejean

With less than ten days until the big fundraiser, the Equest Blue Ribbon Gala Co-Chairs Calvert Collins-Bratton and Melissa Oates have passed the word that the hoedown is nearing a sold-out status....

Top 5 Texas Motorcycle Lawyers

Highland Village BubbleLife iReporter 4/17 9:05P Bubble Life

The physical and mental anguish from a Texas motorcycle crash can lead to a bankruptcy, divorce, or even a suicide. Are you looking for an experienced motorcycle accident...

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: The Azalea Luncheon

My Sweet Charity 4/17 12:30P Jeanne Prejean

With the azaleas on the grounds of Kathy and Harlan Crow s estate in perfect harmony with the Turtle Creek Association s Azalea Luncheon, guests were welcomed from the doorstep to what many claim was...

Scott Orr Named Dallas CASA Board Of Directors Chair Along With Four New Board Members

My Sweet Charity 4/17 10:30A Jeanne Prejean

Over the past decade, Dallas CASA has experienced tremendous growth. Why, in 2023 alone, 1,088 Dallas CASA volunteers were assigned to serve 2,151 children in protective care in Dallas County. As a...

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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...

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Two Brothers Winery

Texas Wine Lover 4/19 12:06A Jeff Cope

Two Brothers Winery is located in Keller which is a short drive north of Fort Worth. The winery is family-owned and operated by two brothers, Brian and Eddie Kirkwood, and their spouses, Stephanie and...

Did You Know? Diving Into the Texas Wine Lover Menu – Fun Stuff

Texas Wine Lover 4/18 12:03A Jeff Cope

There are a lot of features on the Texas Wine Lover website, and we started writing about them so you can learn about them and be able to use the many resources available. We’re moving across the...

Amsler Hills Winery

Texas Wine Lover 4/17 12:04A Jeff Cope

Located one hour from downtown Houston in Sealy on the way to Austin is Amsler Hills Winery . Amsler Hills Winery is owned by Kevin and Lisa Lange, and the winery had its Grand Opening on October 21,...

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...

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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

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Defending champ Golden Knights to face top-seeded Stars in playoffs after 4-1 loss to Ducks

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/19 1:42A Associated Press

The defending Stanley Cup champions will face top seed Dallas in the first round beginning Monday night, while the Kings play Edmonton.

With no 1st-round pick, this year's draft lacks buzz for Houston Texans

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/18 8:16A Associated Press

The Houston Texans won last year’s NFL draft by taking C.J. Stroud.

Netflix announces new documentary series on the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/18 4:34A Katharine Finnerty

The show will follow the personal stories behind the uniforms through the 2023-24 season, from auditions to the NFL playoffs.

Stars beat Blues 2-1 in shootout after clinching No. 1 seed in Western Conference playoffs

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/18 12:30A Associated Press

The last time Dallas was the top seed in the West was 2016.

Caitlin Clark’s first WNBA game will be in Texas as Indiana Fever take on Dallas Wings

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/17 3:47A Katharine Finnerty

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and her new team, the Indiana Fever, will tip off against the Dallas Wings in Arlington for their first preseason game.

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JUST LISTED: Luxury Univeristy Park Home in Highland Park ISD at 8415 Turtle Creek

DFW Urban Realty 4/19 4:10A broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Luxury University Park Home in University Heights, Highland Park ISD: 8415 Turtle Creek Blvd - University Park, TX Located in the prestigious Park Cities neighborhood of...

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...

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Emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom

Spectrum Local News Health 4/19 1:11A Associated Press

Complaints that pregnant women were turned away from U.S. emergency rooms spiked in 2022 after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

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.

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Celebrate National Picnic Day with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

Restaurant News 4/18 11:38A RestaurantNews.com

World s largest barbecue brand offering guests $5 off Picnic Packs on April 23rd Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Let Dickey’s Barbecue Pit help you combine your two...

'Vampire' bacteria thirst for human blood — and cause deadly infections as they feed

Live Science 4/18 8:17A emily.cooke@futurenet.com (Emily

Vampires don t only haunt the pages of classic novels and spook us in horror movies — they re also lurking inside the human body. In new research, scientists have found that...

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Love and Lemons 4/18 4:11A Jeanine Donofrio

Let s make lemon poppy seed muffins! These classic muffins are bursting with fresh citrus flavor, and they have a moist, tender texture that s punctuated by the poppy seeds crunch. I love them plain...

Chicken Caprese with Balsamic Reduction

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/17 11:00P Krista

This juicy, baked chicken caprese is drizzled with balsamic reduction for a savory meal you ll love! Each bite is filled with fresh basil, melty mozzarella, and sweet roasted tomatoes for a...

Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew

The Healthy Maven 4/17 11:00P Davida Lederle

This Copycat Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew recipe tastes just like your favorite Starbucks drink! It s the perfect creamy and The post Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew appeared...