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INSIDE COMMUNITY & EDUCATION
11 FIVE THINGS TO TRY: FAMILY ACTIVITIES & PLACES
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BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS
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10 HOT AMUSEMENT PARKS
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BOBBIE MITCHELL: GROWTH HITS IN THE HEART OF PRECINCT 3
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LOCAL FINDS
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SHERIFF’S CORNER WITH SHERIFF TRACY MURPHREE
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DENTISTRY WITH COUNTRY LAKES FAMILY DENTAL
the
PRESTIGE
in Prestige Family Dentistry
F E AT U R E D 32
BRINGING FLOORBALL TO THE METROPLEX
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TIPS ON STAYING HYDRATED THIS SUMMER
41 5TH ANNUAL DUCK DERBY
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TEEN CRUSHES AND HOW TO HANDLE THEM
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6 BACK TO SCHOOL SNACKS
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FINDING THE FORMULA
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IVYBROOK ACADEMY: AWARD WINNING CURRICULUM
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7 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW
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IT’S ONLY THE BEGINNING
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FOODIE FRIDAY DFW: TARO KITCHEN + COCKTAILS
DENTON COUNTY SPOTLIGHT: NINE SPUR RANCH
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Administration
Managing Editor Jana Melton Sub-Editor Bobbi Byrne
Writers
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Production
Graphic Designers Cayla Davis Hallie Preece Jessica Seitz Nancy Winberg
Photography
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5th Annual
Rhythms at the River Walk Join Us Saturday, September 17th, 2022 10:00am - 2:00pm | Duck Drop 12:30pm The River Walk | Flower Mound, TX
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Join us on The River Walk for a day full of family fun. Celebrate with us by participating in the 5th Annual Duck Derby Race! Enjoy food trucks, music, vendor booths, farmer’s market, and children's activities supporting over 25 Denton County charitable organizations.
Thank You to Our Premier Sponsors
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