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Wizard Wednesdays with Ethan

Lancaster Calendar of Events 4/29 7:00P

Event date: April 30, 2025 Event Time: 04:00 PM - 11:59 PM Location: 1600 Veterans Memorial Parkway https://www.lancaster-tx.com/1408/Library-Services Lancaster, TX 75134

Man dies in police custody following traffic stop for felony warrants, Dallas police say

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 4/29 3:05A Briauna Brown

The Dallas Police Department announced it has launched an investigation after a suspect died in police custody early Tuesday morning. Just after 12:35 a.m., DPD said an...

Early Voting

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Event date: April 29, 2025 Event Time: 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM Location: Lancaster, TX 75146

Gaming and Esports Lab

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Event date: April 29, 2025 Event Time: 12:00 AM - 06:00 PM Location: 1600 Veterans Memorial Parkway https://www.lancaster-tx.com/1408/Library-Services Lancaster, TX 75134...

Embrace the Challenge Fitness Class

Lancaster Calendar of Events 4/27 7:00P

Event date: April 28, 2025 Event Time: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM Location: 1700 Veterans Memorial Parkway Lancaster, TX 75146 Description: For ages 55+ Only.

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Wizard Wednesdays with Ethan

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Event date: April 30, 2025 Event Time: 04:00 PM - 11:59 PM Location: 1600 Veterans Memorial Parkway https://www.lancaster-tx.com/1408/Library-Services Lancaster, TX 75134

Early Voting

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Event date: April 29, 2025 Event Time: 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM Location: Lancaster, TX 75146

Gaming and Esports Lab

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Event date: April 29, 2025 Event Time: 12:00 AM - 06:00 PM Location: 1600 Veterans Memorial Parkway https://www.lancaster-tx.com/1408/Library-Services Lancaster, TX 75134...

Embrace the Challenge Fitness Class

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Event date: April 28, 2025 Event Time: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM Location: 1700 Veterans Memorial Parkway Lancaster, TX 75146 Description: For ages 55+ Only.

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THOUGHTFUL GIFT IDEAS FOR MOTHER’S DAY

The Middle Page 4/27 3:49A Cathy Williamson

Celebrating Mother s Day: Thoughtful Gift Ideas for all of the mamas Hello, ladies! I hope you all have had a great weekend. I hosted my mom s 85th birthday dinner at our home on Friday night. It was...

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MY FAVORITE SPRING BLAZERS

The Middle Page 4/22 2:16A Cathy Williamson

MY FAVORITE SPRING BLAZERS Hello, ladies! I hope you all had a blessed Easter weekend! After we got back from St. Barts last Monday night, the week was a total blur! I had a lot to catch up on,...

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Everything comes together in one big game for Jacob deGrom and the Texas Rangers offense

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/30 3:09A Associated Press

Texas had a much-needed offensive breakout while deGrom struck out seven over six scoreless innings for his first win in more than two years.

Yainer Diaz drives in 3 runs to help the Astros rally to a 6-4 win over the Tigers

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/30 2:52A Associated Press

The Astros scored three runs in the sixth and seventh innings — all with two outs — for a 6-2 lead.

Spurs' Castle wins rookie of the year, joining Wembanyama as back-to-back San Antonio winners

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/30 2:22A Associated Press

Castle got 92 first-place votes, easily topping Zaccharie Risacher of the Atlanta Hawks and Jaylen Wells of the Memphis Grizzlies.

Altuve and Walker each hit a 2-run homer to help the Astros beat the Tigers 8-5

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/29 3:27A Associated Press

Christian Walker also had a two-run shot in the fourth to begin Houston’s comeback from a 3-0 deficit.

Johnston has quickest goal to start a Stars playoff game in 6-2 win over Avs for 3-2 series lead

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/29 1:42A Associated Press

Wyatt Johnston scored 9 seconds into Game 5.

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Baylor Scott & White-leased medical complex in Plano bought by LA firm

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/25 6:55A Aayush Gupta

A Los Angeles-based real estate investment firm has acquired a medical complex in Plano. The 49,228-square-foot property was first developed in 2022 and is fully leased.

JUST LISTED: Updated 3 Car Garage Home For Sale in Denton, TX

DFW Urban Realty 4/19 9:48P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed: Updated Home For Sale at 1400 San Marino Lane in Denton, TX – Ridgemont Addition 1400 San Marino Lane, Denton TX 76205 – Ridgemont Addition If you’re buying a...

The healthcare industry challenge: Cutting costs without compromising care

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/17 4:03A BOK Financial

Medical providers across the country are in the midst of a financial struggle, faced with ever-rising costs and operational complexities that threaten their viability and can...

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Houston, Dallas rank among worst in U.S. for ozone pollution, air quality report reveals

Spectrum Local News Health 4/30 6:15A Christine Sanchez

Almost half of the U.S. population lives with “unhealthy” levels of harmful air pollution, a report from the American Lung Association reveals.

First confirmed case of measles in Dallas-Fort Worth child, health officials say

Spectrum Local News Health 4/23 9:48A Kaila Garrett

There has been a confirmed case of the measles involving a student at Willow Spring Middle School, according to Collin County Health Care Services.

Spring allergies are back. Here's how to check pollen levels and keep from sneezing

Spectrum Local News Health 4/19 5:14A Associated Press

The severity of your allergies can depend on where you live, what you’re allergic to and your lifestyle.

Bird flu detected in 4 mammal species in Texas Panhandle

Spectrum Local News Health 4/17 4:36A Christine Sanchez

The virus was found in foxes, raccoons, striped skunks and domestic cats in six counties.

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Trump Nominates Food-Focused Health Entrepreneur Casey Means for Surgeon General

Civil Eats 5/8 6:58A Lisa Held

May 8, 2025 – Yesterday, President Trump nominated Casey Means as the country’s top doctor. Means, a health entrepreneur who advocates for changing food choices and farm...

Thai Iced Coffee

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/7 11:00P Krista

This Thai Iced Coffee is the coffee recipe you never knew you needed, but won t be able to live without! A must for summer, it s refreshing and creamy, and sweetened with maple syrup instead of heavy...

Op-ed: Why Most No-Till Agriculture Is Not Actually Regenerative

Civil Eats 5/7 10:00P Nate Powell-Palm

I sat down to write this piece after a five-inch April snowstorm gave our newly planted wheat fields their first drink of the season. Wheat is one of five crops we raise on our farm just outside...

Love & Lemons Cooking Club – May!

Love and Lemons 5/6 5:44A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Our Cooking Club is a fun way to celebrate the Love & Lemons community of readers. The concept is super simple—each month, I choose a recipe. You make it, and you leave a...

Dickey’s Barbecue Honors Teachers with Appreciation Week Promotion

Restaurant News 5/6 5:05A RestaurantNews.com

20% Off for All Teachers with Valid ID, May 5 11, in Celebration of National Barbecue Month Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is turning up the...