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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 – Lewisville ISD to use weapon detection scanners in upcoming school year (Monday)

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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...

Double Oak P&Z denies approval of helistop on Simmons Road

crosstimbersgazette.com 8/7 7:18P Micah Pearce

Double Oak residents gained some peace of mind shortly before midnight Thursday when the Town’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend that Town Council reject the...

Related: Town of Double Oak Update – August 2025 crosstimbersgazette.com

Friends of the Flower Mound Public Library to Host Book Sale Aug. 8-10

Flower Mound, TX (News) 8/7 5:54A

The Friends of the Flower Mound Public Library will host a Book Sale this weekend in the Community Program Room at the Flower Mound Public Library (3030 Broadmoor Ln.).

Heart of the City earns Nonprofit of the Year by Highland Village Business Association

crosstimbersgazette.com 8/7 4:14A Micah Pearce

The HVBA awarded Heart of the City Lewisville with the organization s Nonprofit of the Year honor at its Unity Luncheon on Thursday. Heart of the City Lewisville is a...

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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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Here's where to get free backpacks, school supplies, immunizations in North Texas before classes...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 7/29 7:17A CBS Texas Staff

With the first day of school quickly approaching, some school districts and organizations are holding events to help North Texas children get ready. Events include backpack...

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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...

Supporting Texas Wine, One Ledger at a Time: Meet ANJUDI3

Texas Wine Lover 7/28 10:18P Jeff Cope

The Texas Wine Lover website Guide and mobile app offers more than just all the wineries around the state of Texas; it also lists businesses around those wineries. Some of...

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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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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...

Former NFL Player Billy Bajema Hosts Official Grand Opening for Pizza Inn in Yukon

Restaurant News 8/11 9:24A RestaurantNews.com

Football star and beloved pizza buffet brand debut new location in his home state Yukon, OK ( RestaurantNews.com ) Pizza Inn is making it official in Yukon. After two months...

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...

Birdcall Is Headed to Boise, Idaho After Signing First-Ever Franchise Agreement

Restaurant News 8/11 6:42A RestaurantNews.com

Denver-based craft chicken brand to open five restaurants across Boise s Treasure Valley. Denver, CO ( RestaurantNews.com ) Birdcall – the Denver-based craft chicken brand...

Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken Spices up Football Season

Restaurant News 8/11 6:01A RestaurantNews.com

NEW Split Decision Meal and Spicy Wing Combo lead Lee s game day line-up Shalimar, FL ( RestaurantNews.com ) Lee s Famous Recipe ® Chicken , a name synonymous with...