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Lewisville resident wins $1 million playing Powerball

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 4/15 11:21A NBCDFW Staff

A person from Lewisville won $1 million in the March 27, 2024 Powerball drawing. According to the Texas Lottery, the Lewisville resident, who asked to remain anonymous,...

Harvest Happenings — April 2024

crosstimbersgazette.com 4/15 6:16A CTG Staff

Last month, Harvest neighbors went toe-to-toe against Pecan Square neighbors in our annual Hoops 4 Hunger 3v3 basketball tournament. Hunter Parris and George The competition was fierce! We had more...

Meet the Candidates: Lewisville ISD Board Place 1

crosstimbersgazette.com 4/15 4:59A Mark Smith

Southern Denton County residents will head to the polls starting next month to decide several municipal and school board contests. Lewisville ISD is beginning its transition from seven at-large Board...

Double Oak town secretary to retire after 18 years

crosstimbersgazette.com 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...

Local friends gather for Down Syndrome Day

crosstimbersgazette.com 4/13 9:47A CTG Staff

Submitted by Bonnie Leech Last month, a group of 15 longtime friends with Down Syndrome recently celebrated World Down Syndrome Day and the 30th birthday of one of their friends, Carter Higgins, at...

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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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Grapevine Scavenger Hunt

Flower Mound Family eGuide 4/15 3:51A Valerie

Explore Grapevine s Downtown as you race against the clock to solve puzzles, riddles, and more! Teams will compete against each other in a friendly competition, putting their problem-solving skills...

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

Flower Mound 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...

Affordable Housing Leader Ashley O. Brundage Named CEO Of Dallas Area Habitat For Humanity

My Sweet Charity 4/12 8:30A Jeanne Prejean

Since William Eubanks III ’s departure as CEO of Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity in October, Dallas Habitat Executive Committee Board Member Roy Whitehead has led a search committee for a...

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Monica Christopher installed as Texas Womans University inaugural Dallas campus president

Flower Mound BubbleLife iReporter 4/3 2:00A Kathy Beazley

On Wednesday, March 27th, Texas Womans University marked a significant milestone as Monica Christopher was formally installed as the inaugural president of the Dallas campus, culminating as a poignant...

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

Flower Mound 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...

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Blue Goose Cantina!

Flower Mound BubbleLife iReporter 4/11 5:49A Kathy Beazley

Get ready to shake your maracas and join the ultimate Cinco de Mayo celebration at Blue Goose Cantina, complete with a day filled with delicious drinks, lively entertainment, and irresistible Mexican...

Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Dallas

Crave DFW 4/11 5:25A Steven Doyle

Ballet Folklórico de San Juan Capistrano performs at Fiesta de Mayo Celebration in 2017. (Courtesy of the Outlets) Cinco de Mayo is big in North Texas and there will be plenty of fun and excitement...

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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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THE BEST PLACE FOR ONE-STOP SHOPPING

The Middle Page 4/5 2:53A Cathy Williamson

THE BEST PLACE FOR ONE-STOP SHOPPING Hello and Happy Friday! Are you all gearing up for the Eclipse on Monday? I don t remember when there was this much hoopla over an eclipse. Dallas is on the path...

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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

William Byron is back in Texas with more big wins since getting Hendrick's 300th there last fall

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/13 8:33A Associated Press

The race Sunday at Texas comes a week after Byron's 13th career win

Heim homers with 4 RBIs as Rangers win 12-8 and drop Astros to 4-11

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/13 1:43A Associated Press

The Astros have dropped four games in a row for the second time in this young season and have allowed 36 runs in their last three games.

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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...

Advocates request emergency funding from lawmakers to raise caregiver wages

Spectrum Local News Health 4/9 1:35A Erin Davis

Experts explain that an increase in wages for caregivers would mean an expansion of Medicaid.

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Pluto's huge white 'heart' has a surprisingly violent origin, new study suggests

Live Science 4/15 11:00P

When NASA s New Horizons spacecraft flew by Pluto in 2015, it returned images with a sweet surprise: a heart-shaped formation dominating the surface of the dwarf planet. Now,...

Tired of your laptop battery degrading? New 'pulse current' charging process could double its...

Live Science 4/15 10:25P

Scientists have devised a new charging protocol for lithium-ion batteries that could double the lifespan of batteries used in smartphones and laptops. The charging method —...

Most massive stellar black hole in the Milky Way discovered 'extremely close' to Earth

Live Science 4/15 9:00P ben.turner@futurenet.com (Ben Tu

Astronomers have found the most massive stellar-mass black hole ever discovered in our galaxy — and it s lurking "extremely close" to Earth, according to new research. The...

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...

Bar Louie Launches Deliciously Innovative New Menu

Restaurant News 4/15 8:58A RestaurantNews.com

Wake Up Call Martini Popular neighborhood bar brand introduces 32 new food and beverage items Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Bar Louie is proud to unveil its revamped...