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35 Deaths, 1,815 New Cases of COVID-19 in Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton Counties Saturday

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Top Stories: ➊ – Flower Mound teacher charged with public lewdness (Friday), ➋ – Soccer standouts look to kick season off strong (Sunday), ➌ – Wait and see before giving up on freeze-damaged plants (Thursday), ➍ – Man dies after driving car into Lake Grapevine (Friday), ➎ – IRS offering tax relief for Texans affected by winter weather (Friday)

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35 Deaths, 1,815 New Cases of COVID-19 in Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton Counties Saturday

NBC DFW 2/27 4:56P Frank Heinz

Across the big four counties in North Texas on Saturday there were 35 more COVID-19 deaths and another 1,815 new reported cases of the virus. Details for Dallas, Tarrant, Denton and Collin counties...

Denton County’s COVID-19 death toll rises by nine

crosstimbersgazette.com 2/27 10:20A CTG Staff

Image courtesy of the FDA Denton County Public Health (DCPH) announced on Saturday nine residents died as a result of COVID-19, bringing the total to 407 deaths due to COVID-19 in Denton County....

Buses Provide Free Rides to Vaccination Appointments at Texas Motor Speedway

NBC DFW 2/27 8:48A Demetrius Harper

People without a means of transportation to vaccine appointments at Texas Motor Speedway now have access to a free bus service. The service, which started Friday, is only...

Highland Village Police Blotter

crosstimbersgazette.com 2/27 6:16A CTG Staff

The following is a summary of incident reports made to the Highland Village Police Department as compiled by the staff of The CTG: Between Dec. 17 and Jan. 28, the Highland Village Police Department...

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Flower Mound Police Blotter

crosstimbersgazette.com 2/27 6:04A CTG Staff

The following is a summary of incident reports made to the Flower Mound Police Department as compiled by the staff of The CTG: On Dec. 26, officers were dispatched to a reported theft at a...

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Spring Break Events

Flower Mound Family eGuide 2/26 4:20A Valerie

Do you have plans for Spring Break? If you re staying in DFW, plan an activity each day with your child. This way you won’t find yourself wondering how to entertain them, and they’ll know what to...

Craving Spring: 5 Fashion Trends to Look Forward to

Tanya Foster 2/25 12:00P Tanya Foster

Now that February is almost over, I am craving spring weather and spring clothing. Time to trade in our dreary loungewear for some cheery spring clothing! Today’s post is all about the five spring...

February Favorites

Tanya Foster 2/24 11:00P Tanya Foster

How is everyone doing? I am hoping that this is the end of winter weather and clothing. I'm truly looking forward to SPRING and have been placing online orders like crazy! Let's see what your...

Take a look at Evening Falls by Cherie Giddens

Flower Mound BubbleLife iReporter 2/24 10:00P Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in G

Evening Falls Framed 27.5 x 21.5? Watercolor I began with wet-into-wet color to tone the paper with the color of the prevailing light against the cliffs. These colors of crimson were allowed to shine...

Related: Take a look at Lone Star Longhorn by Betty Watkins Flower Mound BubbleLife iReporter

Pantiesssssss

Style Duplicated 2/24 1:33A Jeni Mourton

We asked and you guys definitely answered! Its hard to find the perfect panty but look no further. These all came highly recommended. Hanky Panky: Always a favorite. We suggest the low rise version...

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Uplift Education Leads the Way in Educational Social Emotional Well-being with Family Counseling

Flower Mound BubbleLife iReporter 2/23 1:40A Dana Cobb

As Uplift Education continues to focus on the social-emotional health of our students, we are excited to share that our Student Support Services department is now offering an in-house family therapy...

Texans Can Academies Announces Retirement of Richard Marquez, New Leadership under Dr. James Ponce

Flower Mound BubbleLife iReporter 2/16 10:33P Culver Public Relations

Texans Can Academies announces the retirement of Richard Marquez as CEO and president. Starting in 2007, Marquez led the organizations expanded efforts to promote literacy and thinking as well as to...

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Seven Restaurants with Delicious Lent-Friendly Dishes

Crave DFW 2/26 8:31A Steven Doyle

Look for bountiful seafood offering with cooler temps and the Lenten season. Here are seven cool offerings to tantalize: Ida Claire Ida whips up a delicious Wood Grilled Atlantic Salmon , served...

Here’s What’s Open and What’s Closed During Snowpocalypse 2021 in Dallas

Eater Dallas 2/16 3:13A Amy McCarthy

Shutterstock If you absolutely have to venture out for food, there’s at least a few solid restaurants and coffee shops open today Over the weekend, temperatures plummeted and Dallas-Fort Worth was hit...

Soulmans Bar-B-Que Operating Hours During Inclement Weather on Feb. 16

Flower Mound BubbleLife iReporter 2/16 12:50A Dana Cobb

Soulmans Bar-B-Que plans to open select locations with a limited menu throughout the metroplex on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. See below for store operating hours and closures. Open locations on February...

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Discovering Verishop

Krystal Schlegel 2/20 7:22P krystal

If you are not yet familiar with Verishop , I wanted to share! I discovered the very cool site back in 2019 and love it for the selection of hard to find beauty brands and loungewear. They carry a lot...

CHIC AT EVERY AGE // FABULOUS COAT UNDER $100

The Middle Page 2/19 1:43A Cathy Williamson

CHIC AT EVERY AGE // FAB COAT UNDER $100 Natalie// The Fashion Hour , Samantha// Style of Sam , Heather// So Heather Happy Friday! This has been a bizarre and sad week in Texas. The winter storm that...

FAVORITE CASHMERE SWEATER

The Middle Page 2/17 2:33A Cathy Williamson

FAVORITE CASHMERE SWEATER Good Morning from the Arctic, formally known as Dallas! Guys, we flew back from Naples a day early (Sunday) to beat the weather, and boy, did we get the weather. Lots of snow...

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ACHIEVERS GIRLS OPTIONAL GYMNASTICS TEAM COMPETE AT FRIENDS OF ACHIEVERS INVITATIONAL

Flower Mound BubbleLife iReporter 2/25 1:05A Frank Kudlac

ACHIEVERS GIRLS OPTIONAL GYMNASTICS TEAM COMPETE AT FRIENDS OF ACHIEVERS INVITATIONAL Lake Dallas, Texas The Achievers optional girls team had their 5th competition of this season at our very...

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ATW Corporation moves its headquarters to prestigious Greenhill Towers in Addison, TX

Flower Mound BubbleLife iReporter 2/22 3:07A Dana Cobb

Richardson-based ATW Corporation is moving its headquarters to Addison, Texas. The company has leased a full floor at Greenhill Towers for a total of 26,127 square feet. ATW is the most diversified...

Planning a Bathroom Renovation in the DFW area

Flower Mound BubbleLife iReporter 2/17 7:00P ann bridgman

Planning a Bathroom Renovation in the DFW area Creating a spa-like bathroom retreat is all about selecting fixtures that provide the ideal combination of fashion and function. Many of our North...

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Texas hospital among those launching national cancer research foundation with $250M gift

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 2/26 5:07A Chris Mathews

The new foundation expects to begin funding grant awards to research teams within a few months.

DFW-based Six Flags sees financial results hit hard by pandemic

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 2/24 8:44A W. Scott Bailey

The Texas-based company sustained a net loss of more than $420 million as attendance at its parks all but vanished.

On-demand dental service startup expands to Dallas

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 2/24 6:39A Kevin Cummings

Kare Mobile is looking to expand nationwide with $250,000 in new funding. And it's eyeing Dallas for its first stop in Texas.

Where do things stand at North Texas vaccination sites after last week's winter storm?

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 2/23 6:46A Ariel Plasencia (WFAA)

Most vaccination sites are back up and running after pausing operations last week due to the winter storm.

Experts discuss lasting impact of COVID-19 on North Texas cities

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 2/22 1:36P Bill Hethcock

Five years from now, what will be the lasting impacts of COVID-19 on Dallas-Fort Worth?

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New Donations to Black-Led Food and Land Groups Aim for True Reparations

Civil Eats 2/22 9:00P Ruth Terry, YES! Magazine

Last December, nonprofit executive director Malik Yakini received an unexpected call. The caller, a woman who resides in California, said she wanted to direct a sizeable portion of her inheritance to...

One Perfect Spot for Kids- Lehnis Train Museum, Brownwood, Texas

The Making of a Home 2/13 9:59A Holly K. Ross

When thinking of perfect places to tote a trio of grandkids on a road trip, Brownwood, Texas might not be the first place that pops in your head. However, Brownwood does have a lot to offer. One of...

Where to Eat in Galveston- Darlene’s Shrimp Shack

The Making of a Home 2/11 2:26A Holly K. Ross

If you are driving down 61 st street along Offats Bayou, you will see Darlene’s Shrimp Shack (a food truck) sitting pretty next to Aunt Margie’s Bait Shop and a shrimp boat named Darlene. If you are...

What To Do With A Critic?

The Making of a Home 2/10 4:46A Holly K. Ross

I have known for a good many years that you had to have thick skin when raising children. You know the saying, Three things don t lie: drunks, children, and yoga pants. Kids will speak out the truth...

It’s National Homemade Soup Day- Recipe!

The Making of a Home 2/4 3:31A Holly K. Ross

I am a huge fan of soup. It is the first meal I made solo at the age of five. Yes, I was five- you can read all about it here. My mom made this soup frequently and she taught me how. Soup comes in so...