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Top Stories: ➊ – Summer to Fall Transitional Styles Under $100 (Tuesday), ➋ – Paige Bueckers is WNBA Rookie of the Month for a second time in a row (Tuesday), ➌ – WHY EVERY WOMAN OVER 50 NEEDS A GREAT T-SHIRT DRESS (Wednesday), ➍ – Double Oak P&Z denies approval of helistop on Simmons Road (Friday), ➎ – Town of Double Oak Update – August 2025 (Wednesday)

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‘Cherish every morning,' family says after champion HS sprinter dies unexpectedly

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 8/11 7:29A Sophia Beausoleil

As students across Texas head back to class this week, they’re also adjusting to a major new rule: Cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and other personal electronic devices...

Senior Talk DFW: Keep your cool by planning wisely

crosstimbersgazette.com 8/10 4:00A Contributing Writer

August is here and it’s HOT! Summer has finally arrived. It’s the perfect time for those indoor projects. Stay in your air conditioning and gather all your important documents...

“Do you Accept Medicare?”

crosstimbersgazette.com 8/9 7:01P Contributing Writer

“Are doctors still taking Medicare?” This is one of the questions I hear most when working with clients. Recent headlines and talk among seniors suggest fewer and fewer...

Denton mayor travels to Austin in support of GOP redistricting plan

crosstimbersgazette.com 8/9 9:06A CTG Staff

Denton Mayor Gerard Hudspeth visited Austin on Friday to show his support for a GOP-led congressional redistricting plan that would likely add five Republican seats to the...

Money Sense: 6 surprising benefits of having a financial plan

crosstimbersgazette.com 8/9 5:00A Contributing Writer

These tips from Merrill can help you pursue your goals and make the most of your financial plan. You are doing all the right things, contributing to a 401(k), saving for your...

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Summer to Fall Transitional Styles Under $100

Tanya Foster 8/5 3:00A Tanya Foster

Today let's talk summer to fall transitional styles. We are entering into that tricky season where it's hard to know what to wear. Let's take a look at some transitional pieces that are not only chic,...

A Taste of Luxury at Fairmont Dallas Pyramid Restaurant for DFW Restaurant Week

Flower Mound BubbleLife iReporter 8/1 12:50A Culver Public Relations

Experience elevated dining in the heart of downtown Dallas as Pyramid Restaurant at Fairmont Dallas proudly participates in DFW Restaurant Week 2025 for the entire month of August. Known for its...

Local Company Taking their Expertise International to Build Homes

Flower Mound BubbleLife iReporter 7/31 11:47P Carolyn Alvey

A team of 20 employees from Farmers Branch-based Expo Home Improvement will travel to Siguatepeque, Honduras August 2-9 to build five homes for five local families in need. Known for transforming...

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Rosé to Rebuild: Texas Hill Country Wine Tasting for Flood Relief

Texas Wine Lover 8/8 1:09A Jeff Cope

Press Release Texas Hill Country Wineries (THCW), the trade association representing 69 member wineries in the Texas Hill Country, in partnership with Horseshoe Bay Resort,...

The Get Together Launches as the First Boxed Texas Wine

Texas Wine Lover 8/7 12:22A Jeff Cope

Photo by Big Thirst Press Release In a bold move that blends Texas terroir with modern wine trends, acclaimed Texas winery owner Ron Yates is proud to unveil The Get...

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Your Weekly Dose of Outfit Inspo!??

The Sister Studio 8/8 1:24A Jennifer Reed

TGIF, my friends! I can t believe the end of summer (at least for us!) is here. My kids start school next week and I feel like this summer has truly gone by in the blink of an eye. I ve been trying to...

WHY EVERY WOMAN OVER 50 NEEDS A GREAT T-SHIRT DRESS

The Middle Page 8/6 8:50A Cathy Williamson

Why Every Woman Over 50 Needs a Great T-Shirt Dress (Now and Into Fall) Let s talk about one of the most underrated pieces in a woman s wardrobe: the t-shirt dress . If you re over 50 and living in...

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Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward arrested for second time in 2 months

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/8 3:07A Associated Press

It was unclear if the second arrest was related to the first.

Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson suffers leg injury at practice

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/8 2:45A Associated Press

Coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters that he didn’t have any update on his condition, but said it was difficult to watch it happen.

Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson leaves practice after being hit in the back

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/8 2:45A Associated Press

Ferguson stayed down on his back for several minutes, with teammates surrounding him, but he was able to get up under his own power.

Prescott cites his history with ownership and is upbeat Micah Parsons will remain with Cowboys

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/8 2:40A Associated Press

His own experience is why Prescott remains confident star defensive end Micah Parsons will be a Cowboy for this season and beyond.

Wings guard Paige Bueckers says she has a pulled back muscle and will take it 'day to day'

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/6 2:42A Associated Press

Bueckers left Tuesday night's game against the New York Liberty with 2:37 left in the third quarter.

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Tips for easing back to school anxiety in kids

Spectrum Local News Health 8/10 7:32A Nicole Clark, PhD

For many kids, going back to school triggers anxiety and even depression. But for parents, there are strategies to help your kids adjust.

North Texas area's largest hospitals, 2025

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/8 12:00A

ABOUT THE LIST: DBJ combined multiple data sources for this list, including hospital surveys; Texas Acute Care Hospital Utilization Reports from 2023 and 2024 from the Texas...

New clinic opens in North Texas community considered a health care desert

Spectrum Local News Health 8/6 5:32A Valencia Jones

A 2024 Tarleton University study shows over 75% of Texas counties lack adequate access to medical specialists.

UT Southwestern again named region's top hospital by US News

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/30 7:35A Paul Livengood

U.S. News has a new list of the best hospitals in North Texas and across the state. Hospitals are ranked overall and by specialty.

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Cheddar Bacon Ranch Biscuits: The Best Cheesy Biscuit Recipe

Cooking Chew 8/11 9:52A Renee Groskreutz

A delicious and easy recipe for Cheddar Bacon Ranch Biscuits. These savory biscuits are filled with bacon, cheddar, and ranch for the ultimate breakfast or appetizer. The post...

CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW: GRANDMA YOGINI by Raven Howell, illustrated by Alexander Santos

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/11 3:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Grandma Yogini by Raven Howell Illustrated by Alexander Santos This talented grandma is full of surprises! Grandma Yogini is a new childrens picture book by Raven Howell and illustrated by...

Ground Turkey Banh Mi Bowl

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/10 11:00P Krista

Who needs the bread?! This Banh Mi Bowl has all the good stuff and high in protein. Browned ground turkey is nestled in a bowl of rice with tangy pickled carrots, fresh veggies, and spicy mayo for a...

Easy Peach Cobbler

Love and Lemons 8/10 3:00A Jeanine Donofrio

Peach lovers, this easy peach cobbler recipe is for you! It features a buttery biscuit topping over tons of sweet, juicy peaches. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and you...

Ramen Noodle Salad

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/8 11:00P Krista

Crunchy, crisp, and sweet Ramen Noodle Salad is a classic you ll find at potlucks and backyard barbecues all across the Midwest! I ve given it a more modern spin, but it still packs in that nostalgic...