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Lancaster Calendar of Events 5/3 7:00P

Event date: May 4, 2025 Event Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Location: Lancaster, TX 75146

Dense fog advisory in effect through Thursday morning commute in parts of North Texas

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 5/1 2:53A CBS Texas Staff

A dense fog advisory is in effect for parts of North Texas until 10 a.m., including Tarrant and Dallas counties. Northern counties, including Denton and Collin, aren't part of the advisory. This means...

Ancestry & Genealogy Help

Lancaster Calendar of Events 4/30 7:00P

Event date: May 1, 2025 Event Time: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM Location: 1600 VETERANS MEMORIAL PKWY Lancaster, TX 75134 Description: Are you interested in tracking your ancestors?...

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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...

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City of Lancaster (Calendar) 5/3 7:00P

Event date: May 4, 2025 Event Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Location: Lancaster, TX 75146

6 Essential Tips to Planning the Interiors for Your New Build

IBB Design 4/30 11:50P IBB AT Home

Congratulations on building your new home! This milestone is both thrilling and full of possibilities. But once the excitement settles, you may find yourself wondering, The...

Ancestry & Genealogy Help

City of Lancaster (Calendar) 4/30 7:00P

Event date: May 1, 2025 Event Time: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM Location: 1600 VETERANS MEMORIAL PKWY Lancaster, TX 75134 Description: Are you interested in tracking your ancestors?...

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Wizard Wednesdays with Ethan

City of Lancaster (Calendar) 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

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

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WHY BLACK IS ALWAYS IN STYLE—EVEN IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER

The Middle Page 5/5 3:41A Cathy Williamson

WHY BLACK IS ALWAYS IN STYLE—EVEN IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER Hello, ladies! I hope you have had a great week! I have to admit that I am super tired! I think life has caught up, and I am exhausted and...

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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DeSoto native overcomes adversity, signs with Miami Dolphins

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/5 9:33A Adam Rossow

It was a waiting game on draft day for DeSoto-native and NFL-hopeful Andrew Armstrong.

Houston Rockets sent to early playoff exit with 103-89 loss to Warriors in Game 7

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/5 4:06A Associated Press

The #2 seed was eliminated by Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.

Texas Rangers fire offensive coordinator Donnie Ecker after extended struggles

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/5 3:30A Associated Press

The decision was announced after the Rangers won 8-1 on Sunday in their series finale against AL West-leading Seattle.

Mikko Rantanen has 4-point 3rd period for Stars to unbelievably knock former team out of playoffs

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/4 4:51A Associated Press

The Stars beat Colorado 4-2 in Game 7 of the first round series.

Scheffler leads by 6 at hometown Byron Nelson as weather-delayed second round ends

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/3 8:31A Associated Press

The top-ranked player is 18 under with the low round each of the first two days.

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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.

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Measles jumps borders in North America with outbreaks in Canada, Mexico and U.S.

Spectrum Local News Health 5/1 2:29A Associated Press

North America’s three biggest measles outbreaks continue to balloon, with more than 2,500 known cases.

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.

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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...

The Pork Industry Asks Congress to Overturn Prop. 12, a Divisive Animal Welfare Law, Yet Again

Civil Eats 5/5 10:00P Lisa Held

In May 2023, nearly eight months after hearing a case brought by the National Pork Producers Council (NPCC), the Supreme Court upheld a California law that banned the sale of pork from systems that...

Dickey’s Builds Bigger Barbecue Flavor with New Smoke Stacks Menu

Restaurant News 5/5 2:15A RestaurantNews.com

Guests Can Now Customize Their Own Stacked Creations of Slow-Smoked Meats and Southern Sides Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is inviting guests to...

Knot To Be Missed: Papa Murphy’s Launches Garlic Knots to Satisfy Guest Cravings for Savory,...

Restaurant News 5/5 2:10A RestaurantNews.com

The new menu addition delivers fresh-baked, buttery goodness – perfect for pairing with pizza or enjoying on their own – and joins the brand s popular Mix n Match lineup....