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  1. Edmonton Elks add QB Tayven Jackson to negotiation list

    Photo: Madison Morris/North Texas Athletics The Edmonton Elks have added American quarterback Tayven Jackson to their negotiation list.…
    #Canada #Edmonton #3Down #3DownNation #Canadian #CFL #EdmontonElks #elks #football #Neglist #Negotiationlist #NorthTexas #QB #Quarterback #TayvenJackson
    europesays.com/canada/209804/

  2. Dallas police tout security success after GOP midterm convention as businesses report losses byteseu.com/2358799/ #business #NorthTexas #texas

  3. Hey #Texas Pocket Friends: The #RossFire is spreading fast in Palo Pinto and Jack counties. 50,000 acres are burning, it's only 12% contained, and the winds are picking up, 20mph constant from the SW, with gusts expected up to 40 mph. It's hot, it's dry, it's drought and everything, and I mean everything is likely to catch on fire. It's been months since we've had measurable rain, and the grasslands are dry tinder.

    If you are in the area, please keep your emergency alert system up. Get a bugout bag ready. Passports, important documents, pet carriers. Cell phones charged. Battery bank.

    An evacuation center has been set up at Twin Lake Recreation Center on Highway 59 in Jacksboro.

    The Graham Livestock Commission is offering temporary space for #livestock displaced by the wildfire at the Old Mineral Wells Sale Barn at 2805 North Oak Ave.

    Updates: app.watchduty.org/i/117036

    #RossFire #NorthTexas #PaloPintoCounty #JackCounty

  4. From @josephinelee: The costs rack up quickly when #Texas takes over a school district, and there's no financial assistance for locals. The state chooses new leadership (and their salary), then forces districts into costly buyouts on previous superintendents' contracts. texasobserver.org/the-takeover

    #education #schools #Houston #politics #USpol #news #GulfCoast #NorthTexas

  5. "I just believe that our constituents deserve better from the county executive. And when they voted to redistrict my precinct, making it much more difficult for a Democrat to win in Precinct 2, I decided I may as well run countywide." texasobserver.org/tarrant-coun

    #Texas #NorthTexas #politics #USpol #midterms #Democrats

  6. From our magazine: "I just believe that our constituents deserve better from the county executive. And when they voted to redistrict my precinct, making it much more difficult for a Democrat to win in Precinct 2, I decided I may as well run countywide." texasobserver.org/tarrant-coun

    #politics #Texas #midterms #USpol #news #NorthTexas #Democrats

  7. From Justin Miller: "I came in to make a real difference in people’s lives from a county governance perspective and to help those struggling. But this court ... has not been a reflection of the needs of our people, our community, our neighbors." texasobserver.org/tarrant-coun

    #politics #USpol #news #midterms #Texas #NorthTexas

  8. "At each of the four hearings, the overwhelming consensus was, 'Don’t do this.' And they ignored our constituents. I just believe that our constituents deserve better from the county executive." texasobserver.org/tarrant-coun

    #Democrats #Texas #NorthTexas #politics #USpol #news #midterms

  9. In our magazine: "I just believe that our constituents deserve better from the county executive. And when they voted to redistrict my precinct, making it much more difficult for a Democrat to win in Precinct 2, I decided I may as well run countywide." texasobserver.org/tarrant-coun

    #Texas #politics #USpol #news #midterms #NorthTexas

  10. "All the departments are operating out of fear and not with an eye towards service. I’ve gotten so many anonymous emails, letters, text messages, phone calls about what is happening in these departments that day-to-day serve the public. It is alarming." texasobserver.org/tarrant-coun

    #Texas #NorthTexas #politics #USpol #news #midterms

  11. Out today: "Looking at our programming, those areas which have been cut like human services, rental assistance, utility assistance—we’ve cut immunization programs—we’ve given money back to the federal government. It’s just so much that needs to be corrected here." texasobserver.org/tarrant-coun

    #Texas #politics #USpol #midterms #news #NorthTexas

  12. New from Justin Miller: "I just believe that our constituents deserve better from the county executive. And when they voted to redistrict my precinct, making it much more difficult for a Democrat to win in Precinct 2, I decided I may as well run countywide."
    texasobserver.org/tarrant-coun

    #politics #Texas #midterms #USpol #news #NorthTexas

  13. Isabella Gonzales, 19-year-old Army private from Carrollton, killed in Iranian strike on Jordan, Pentagon says

    One of the American servicemembers killed in Jordan last week was from North Texas. On Monday morning, the…
    #NewsBeep #News #BreakingNews #breakingnews #Iran #NorthTexas #UnitedStatesArmy
    newsbeep.com/652871/

  14. From Emily Markwiese: “We’re saying to the city, we should not treat neighbors who happen to be migrants trying to make a better life here like hardened criminals. We should not shackle them together and put them on shadow flights.” texasobserver.org/world-cup-da

    #WorldCup #ICE #immigration #Dallas #NorthTexas #Texas #news

  15. New at The Barbed Wire: Eight years ago, a moment of humor shared between two women blossomed into a movement for weirdos in North #Texas.

    In 2018, Haley Ballenger had just moved to Fort Worth from Houston, where her husband had family ties and deep roots but she didn’t know anyone. Casting about for a new social circle, the mother of two joined a book club and hit it off with another mom there like herself.

    “We were joking one night,” Ballenger recalled. “Yeah, we're not regular moms, we're cool moms. We were like, yeah, we've got piercings and we've got tattoos and we say bad words. We're not even cool moms, we're weird moms – and it just stuck, right?”

    Today, the Fort Worth Weird Moms Club group on Facebook has over 3,000 members, and Ballenger (and her team of volunteer administrators and moderators) have created a space where oddballs, iconoclasts and outcasts can build community ties with one another, and exercise their voices on the political stage. Every member gets to be a “Weird Mom” or just a “Weirdo” regardless of their gender. The Weird Moms host multiple events a year, including the highly anticipated annual ‘Weird Mom Prom’ and a youth Pride Prom, and they’ve just become a formal nonprofit with big plans for the future.

    Read more: thebarbedwire.com/meet-the-wei

    #NorthTexas #weird #culture #women #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #SocialMedia #parenting

  16. A January 2026 investigation by Texas Observer revealed that these four businesses have links to Patriot Front, the white supremacist group that marched in Washington, D.C. during the America 250 weekend. texasobserver.org/revealed-fou

    #racism #fascism #America250 #Trump #news #NorthTexas #Texas

  17. Update: On June 23, eight defendants in the Prairieland case were sentenced to prison terms ranging from 30 to 100 years. The DOJ called it the “first sentencing of defendants affiliated with Antifa following President Donald J. #Trump’s executive order designating the group as a Domestic Terrorist Organization in September 2025.” texasobserver.org/prairieland-

    #NorthTexas #ICE #antifa #news #law #activism #politics #USpol #fascism

  18. From Emily Markwiese: “We’re saying to the city, we should not treat neighbors who happen to be migrants trying to make a better life here like hardened criminals. We should not shackle them together and put them on shadow flights.” texasobserver.org/world-cup-da

    #WorldCup #immigration #ICE #Dallas #NorthTexas #Texas #politics #USpol #news

  19. “Love Field is owned by all of us who live here in #Dallas; it’s owned by the city. We think the citizens should have a moral voice and a say in what happens at our airport.” texasobserver.org/world-cup-da

    #NorthTexas #Texas #ICE #immigration #politics #USpol #WorldCup #news

  20. New today: A private airline hangar operating out of #Dallas' city-owned Love Field Airport marketed itself to World Cup attendees. But the same the airline is regularly used by #ICE for deportations and facility transfers.

    Faith leaders and immigrant rights activists want answers. texasobserver.org/world-cup-da

    #immigration #NorthTexas #HumanRights #Texas #news

  21. New from Emily Markwiese: “We’re saying to the city, we should not treat neighbors who happen to be migrants trying to make a better life here like hardened criminals. We should not shackle them together and put them on shadow flights.”
    texasobserver.org/world-cup-da

    #ICE #Dallas #NorthTexas #Texas #news

  22. History Of Thanksgiving

    Cool, here’s a more in-depth look at the history of Thanksgiving — how it evolved, some of the lesser-known facts, and how it became what we celebrate today.

    Thanksgiving didn’t start as a clean, one-time “Pilgrims and Native Americans sit down for turkey” story. Sure, there was that 1621 harvest feast between the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag people — but the reality of that gathering was more complex. The colonists probably hunted duck or geese, and the Wampanoag likely brought venison.  That 1621 event was more of a multi-day harvest festival than a fixed holiday.

    Over the following centuries, different colonies and states held days of “thanksgiving”—usually as religious days of prayer, often when something major happened (like a drought ending or a war victory). These weren’t uniform: different places celebrated on different days.

    The idea of a national, annual Thanksgiving really took off thanks to **Sarah Josepha Hale**, an editor and writer. For decades she pushed for a unified national holiday — writing letters, editorials, and generally campaigning. Her persistence paid off when **Abraham Lincoln**, in the middle of the Civil War, proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863 (on the last Thursday of November) to help bring the country together.

    After Lincoln, presidents continued to issue Thanksgiving proclamations almost every year, but the exact date bounced around a little. Then, in the 20th century, **Franklin D. Roosevelt** caused a stir: in 1939, he moved Thanksgiving earlier — to give Americans more time to shop before Christmas. Many people weren’t thrilled (“Franksgiving,” anyone?), and states were split on which date to follow. Eventually, in 1941, Congress passed a law officially fixing Thanksgiving on the **fourth Thursday in November**.

    As Thanksgiving evolved, so did its traditions. Over time it became less about strictly religious observance and more about family, food, and gratitude.  Things like parades and football games became tied to the holiday. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, for example, started in the 1920s and became a huge national tradition.

    Finally, there are modern traditions too: things like volunteering, food drives, and even the presidential “turkey pardon” — where a live turkey is spared from being eaten.

    MY SPECIALTY: EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE

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    #Thanksgiving #HappyThanksgiving #Thankful #GratefulHeart #Friendsgiving #TurkeyDay #FallVibes #HolidaySeason #FamilyTime**, **#GatherTogether #ThanksgivingDinner #Blessed #GiveThanks #FeastMode #MarieWaltonRealtor #RealtorLife #HistoryOfThanksgiving #DFW #NorthTexas

     

    #blessed #dfw #fallvibes #familytime #feastmode #friendsgiving #givethanks #gratefulheart #happythanksgiving #historyofthanksgiving #holidayseason #mariewaltonrealtor #northtexas #realtorlife #thankful #thanksgiving #thanksgivingdinner #turkeyday

  23. Dallas Area Residential Sales Report – Town Homes Carrollton, Texas

    As an experienced Realtor, I can tell you that the townhome market in Carrollton, TX during October 2025 continued to appeal strongly to buyers who want the convenience of low-maintenance living without sacrificing the feel of a residential neighborhood. Townhomes in Carrollton offer a blend of modern design, functional layouts, and community amenities that attract both first-time buyers and those looking to downsize. Buyers this fall found a market shaped by steady builder activity, thoughtful neighborhood planning, and a demand for homes that provide an easier lifestyle with quick access to major employers, shopping, parks, and entertainment. For you as a potential buyer, this means options that balance comfort, style, and value—while still giving you the sense of “home” that many seek beyond traditional condo living. The atmosphere of the market this season felt confident and balanced, making it a strong time to explore opportunities and secure a property that fits both your lifestyle and long-term goals.

    MY SPECIALTY: EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE

    Marie Walton, GRI REALTOR & ASSOCIATED BROKER (972) 816-5197 [email protected] View Website Ebby Halliday – North Dallas 16000 Preston Road, Suite 100 Dallas TX 75248

    #carrolltontx #realestate #homesforsale #housingmarket #realtor #realestateagent #dfw #northtexas #buyeragent #househunting #homebuying #firsttimebuyer #dreamhome #homebuyer #buyingahome #relocation #movingtonorthtexas #relocating #selleragent #sellingmyhouse #homesales #sold #realty #sellingmyhouse #sellers #dallas #addison #richardson #plano #allen #mckinney #frisco #townhomescarrollton #MarieWaltonRealtor

     

    #addison #allen #buyeragent #buyingahome #carrolltontx #dallas #dfw #dreamhome #firsttimebuyer #frisco #homebuyer #homebuying #homesales #homesforsale #househunting #housingmarket #mariewaltonrealtor #mckinney #movingtonorthtexas #northtexas #plano #realestate #realestateagent #realtor #realty #relocating #relocation #richardson #selleragent #sellers #sellingmyhouse #sold #townhomescarrollton

  24. Buyer Advice – Why You Need A Real Estate Agent

    I know that you have a lot of decisions coming up now that you’re in the hunt for a new house. This post is just aimed to arm you with some super helpful information to help you make the right decision, no matter what direction you want to go. An agent’s prime function is to help guide you through all of your decisions and processes. We help with not just finding the right home for you but also: – Setting appropriate budgets – Finding hidden details on homes (both good and bad) – Helping out with locating hidden costs (taxes, utilities, etc.) – Negotiations – Closing – Paperwork – Help you find the best mortgage lenders, movers, home inspectors and more And, of course, all the emotional support needed when making such a big purchase. If you want to go solo that’s great, and I wish you the best! But, if you think you do want to hire an agent, make sure to interview them first. Be sure to ask questions about their career like “How long have you been an agent?” “How many homes have you sold in the last year?” and “What kind of homes do you specialize in?” That’s it! I really do hope this information serves you well in finding the right agent, and if you’d like to talk further about it then feel free to let me know. I am happy to help you get started and answer any questions you may have about myself! Marie Walton, GRI REALTOR & Associated Broker (972) 816-5197 [email protected] View Website 8920 Coit Road, Suite 100 Plano TX 75025

    #buyeradvice #homebuying #househunting #homebuyers #firsttimebuyer #dreamhome #buyeragent #realtor #realestateagent #dfw #northtexas #dallas #carrollton #addison #richardson #garland #plano #allen #mckinney #frisco #MarieWaltonRealtor

     

    #addison #allen #buyerAdvice #buyerAgent #buyeradvice #buyeragent #carrollton #dallas #dfw #dreamhome #ebbyHalliday #ebbyPlano #firstTimeBuyers #firsttimebuyer #frisco #garland #homeBuying #homebuyers #homebuying #homesForSale #houseHunting #househunting #housingMarket #mariewaltonrealtor #mckinney #northTexas #northtexas #plano #realEstate #realestateagent #realtor #relocating #richardson #texas

  25. Buyer Advice – Why You Need A Real Estate Agent

    I know that you have a lot of decisions coming up now that you’re in the hunt for a new house. This email is just aimed to arm you with some super helpful information to help you make the right decision, no matter what direction you want to go. An agent’s prime function is to help guide you through all of your decisions and processes. We help with not just finding the right home for you but also: – Setting appropriate budgets – Finding hidden details on homes (both good and bad) – Helping out with locating hidden costs (taxes, utilities, etc.) – Negotiations – Closing – Paperwork – Help you find the best mortgage lenders, movers, home inspectors and more And, of course, all the emotional support needed when making such a big purchase. If you want to go solo that’s great, and I wish you the best! But, if you think you do want to hire an agent, make sure to interview them first. Be sure to ask questions about their career like “How long have you been an agent?” “How many homes have you sold in the last year?” and “What kind of homes do you specialize in?” That’s it! I really do hope this information serves you well in finding the right agent, and if you’d like to talk further about it then feel free to let me know. I am happy to help you get started and answer any questions you may have about myself! Marie Walton, GRI REALTOR & Associated Broker (972) 816-5197 [email protected] View Website 8920 Coit Road, Suite 100 Plano TX 75025

    #buyeradvice #homebuying #househunting #homebuyers #firsttimebuyer #dreamhome #buyeragent #realtor #realestateagent #dfw #northtexas #dallas #carrollton #addison #richardson #garland #plano #allen #mckinney #frisco

    #Addison #allen #buyerAdvice #buyerAgent #buyeradvice #buyeragent #carrollton #dallas #DFW #dreamhome #EbbyHalliday #ebbyPlano #firstTimeBuyers #firsttimebuyer #frisco #garland #homeBuying #homebuyers #homebuying #homesForSale #houseHunting #househunting #housingMarket #mckinney #northTexas #northtexas #plano #realEstate #realestateagent #realtor #relocating #richardson #texas

  26. Looking For Something To Do Saturday? How About The Festival At the Switchyard

    How About The Festival At the Switchyard MY SPECIALTY: EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE Marie Walton, GRI REALTOR & ASSOCIATED BROKER (972) 816-5197 [email protected] View Website Ebby Halliday - North Dallas 16000 Preston Road, Suite 100 Dallas TX 75248 #TX #FestivalAtTheSwitchyard #CarrolltonTX #FreeConcert #Food #Music #Fun #DFW #NorthTexas #MarieWaltonRealtor #FealtorLife

    mariesellsdallas.com/2025/11/0

  27. Dallas Area Residential Sales Report – Condos Highland Park I. S. D.

    The condominium sales market within the Highland Park ISD area remains exceptionally robust and highly desirable as of September 2025. This segment continues to demonstrate strong resilience, primarily driven by the scarcity premium associated with its unparalleled location and the distinguished appeal of the school district. While the ultra-luxury single-family market commands the highest prices, condos and smaller multi-family units in this area represent a critical entry point for sophisticated buyers seeking the Highland Park prestige and lifestyle.

    Current conditions are highly favorable for sellers. The inventory of high-quality condominiums remains constrained, creating sustained competitive pressure among affluent buyers. Properties that are strategically priced and expertly presented are experiencing swift absorption, often closing very near their original asking price, and in many instances, receiving competitive offers. The market momentum is further supported by the influx of high-net-worth individuals relocating to the Dallas-Fort Worth region due to corporate migration and Texas’s advantageous tax environment, securing a strong buyer pool. For sellers, this is an excellent time to capitalize on the enduring, high-demand nature of one of the nation’s most prestigious real estate markets.

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    Marie Walton, GRI REALTOR & ASSOCIATED BROKER (972) 816-5197 [email protected] View Website Ebby Halliday – North Dallas 16000 Preston Road, Suite 100 Dallas TX 75248

    #UniversityParkTX #RealEstateUniversityPark #HomesForSaleUniversity #Realtor #RealEstateAgent #BuyerAgent #HouseHunting #HomeBuyer #DreamHome #DFW #NorthTexas #Dallas #Plano #Richardson #Allen #McKinney #Frisco#HPISDMarket #LuxuryCondos #SellerAdvantage #DallasRealEstate #PrimeLocation

    #allen #buyeragent #dallas #DallasRealEstate #DFW #dreamhome #frisco #homebuyer #HomesForSaleuniversity #househunting #HPISDMarket #LuxuryCondos #mckinney #northtexas #plano #PrimeLocation #realestateagent #RealEstateUniversityPark #realtor #richardson #SellerAdvantage #UniversityParkTX

  28. Want to Know More about Providence Village?

    Providence Village is a rapidly growing town in Denton County, Texas, located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, approximately 40 miles north of Dallas. Developed as a master-planned community starting in 2000 by Huffines Communities, it features around 1,700 homes in Cape Cod and Craftsman-style architecture built primarily by D.R. Horton and HistoryMaker Homes, with a current population exceeding 9,800 residents as of mid-2024. The town spans about 4 square miles and is served by the Aubrey Independent School District for northern portions and Denton ISD for southern areas, offering strong educational options including Monaco Elementary and Aubrey High School. Residents enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere with parks, dog-friendly spaces, and community events, while its proximity to major highways provides easy access to urban amenities in nearby Aubrey, Little Elm, and Frisco. A brief historical note: In late 2009, a volunteer group called Citizens for the Incorporation of Providence Village, led by figures like Brian Roberson and supported by Denton County Commissioner Hugh Coleman, gathered signatures and advocated for town status to address safety needs, protect property values, and retain local tax revenue; this effort culminated in a successful incorporation vote on May 8, 2010, transforming the subdivision into the independent Town of Providence Village as a Type A municipality, later adopting a Home Rule Charter in 2015.

    #buyeragent #DentonCounty #DentonCountyTX #DentonCountyTX2025 #DFW #dfwRealEstate #DFWSuburbs #dreamhome #FastestGrowing #homebuying #HomesForSaleProvidenceVillage #househunting #MarketUpdate #MasterPlannedCommunity #MovingToDFW #northtexas #northtexashomes #ProvidenceVillage #ProvidenceVillageHomes #RealEstateBoom #RealEstateProvidenceVillage #realestatetrends #relocation #selleragent #sellingmyhouse #TexasTowns #TexasVibes

  29. Buyer Advice – Why You Need A Real Estate Agent

    I know that you have a lot of decisions coming up now that you’re in the hunt for a new house. This email is just aimed to arm you with some super helpful information to help you make the right decision, no matter what direction you want to go. An agent’s prime function is to help guide you through all of your decisions and processes. We help with not just finding the right home for you but also: – Setting appropriate budgets – Finding hidden details on homes (both good and bad) – Helping out with locating hidden costs (taxes, utilities, etc.) – Negotiations – Closing – Paperwork – Help you find the best mortgage lenders, movers, home inspectors and more And, of course, all the emotional support needed when making such a big purchase. If you want to go solo that’s great, and I wish you the best! But, if you think you do want to hire an agent, make sure to interview them first. Be sure to ask questions about their career like “How long have you been an agent?” “How many homes have you sold in the last year?” and “What kind of homes do you specialize in?” That’s it! I really do hope this information serves you well in finding the right agent, and if you’d like to talk further about it then feel free to let me know. I am happy to help you get started and answer any questions you may have about myself! Marie Walton, GRI REALTOR & Associated Broker (972) 816-5197 [email protected] View Website 8920 Coit Road, Suite 100 Plano TX 75025

    #buyeradvice #homebuying #househunting #homebuyers #firsttimebuyer #dreamhome #buyeragent #realtor #realestateagent #dfw #northtexas #dallas #carrollton #addison #richardson #garland #plano #allen #mckinney #frisco

    #Addison #allen #buyerAdvice #buyerAgent #buyeradvice #buyeragent #carrollton #dallas #DFW #dreamhome #EbbyHalliday #ebbyPlano #firstTimeBuyers #firsttimebuyer #frisco #garland #homeBuying #homebuyers #homebuying #homesForSale #houseHunting #househunting #housingMarket #mckinney #northTexas #northtexas #plano #realEstate #realestateagent #realtor #relocating #richardson #texas

  30. Dallas Area Residential Sales Report – Condos Highland Park, ISD

    Dallas Area Residential Sales Report – Condos Highland Park, ISD

     

    he surge in condo sales in Highland Park ISD is due to the strong real estate market and the neighborhood’s desirability, with top-rated schools, beautiful parks, and a convenient location near downtown making it a popular choice for luxury buyers. The average selling price of $1,105,083 reflects the high value of properties in this area, known for its tree-lined streets, historic homes, and vibrant community atmosphere.

    Moving into 2025, it will be interesting to see if this trend continues and if condo sales in Highland Park ISD rise further. With strong market fundamentals and a desirable location, the real estate market in this area is likely to remain robust in the coming years.

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    Marie Walton, GRI REALTOR & ASSOCIATED BROKER (972) 816-5197 [email protected] View Website Ebby Halliday – North Dallas 16000 Preston Road, Suite 100 Dallas TX 75248

    #UniversityParkTX #RealEstateUniversityPark #HomesForSaleUniversity #Realtor #RealEstateAgent #BuyerAgent #HouseHunting #HomeBuyer #DreamHome #DFW #NorthTexas #Dallas #Plano #Richardson #Allen #McKinney #Frisco

    #allen #buyeragent #dallas #DFW #dreamhome #frisco #homebuyer #HomesForSaleuniversity #househunting #mckinney #northtexas #plano #realestateagent #RealEstateUniversityPark #realtor #richardson #UniversityParkTX

  31. #NorthTexas #NTX #DFW #DentonCounty #Denton #Prosper #Allen #FlowerMound #Celina

    Be on the lookout for two white male douchebags tossing racist/antisemitic flyers in various neighborhoods here in Denton County.

    I did see a video of these two guys doing this and they were driving through what appears to be Flower Mound tossing them out of their car window (they're in plastic and weighted down with corn kernels).

    nbcdfw.com/news/local/north-te