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Job Search Workshop in Allen to Provide Road Map for Successful Career Strategies

Celebrate the Original Texas Twinkie at Hutchins BBQ on Oct. 16

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Top Stories: ➊ – Texans are Invited to ‘Come On Over Y’All’ and Raise a Glass of Wine for Texas Wine Month (Friday), ➋ – Brian Schottenheimer leads Cowboys against Jets long after coming of age in New York (Friday), ➌ – Next stop in Dak Prescott's so-far impressive comeback for Cowboys is against the winless Jets (Friday), ➍ – Restaurant Franchise News from Broken Yolk Café, Hawaiian Bros, Moxies, and More! (Tuesday), ➎ – Cowboys dominate Jets 37-22 behind Prescott's 4 TD passes, two 90-yard scoring drives (Monday)

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Collin County school district takes closer look at security, new policies after another high school...

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 10/8 6:34A Amelia Mugavero

The Community Independent School District in Collin County is taking a closer look at campus safety after another lockdown at Community High School . District leaders met...

Man sentenced to life in prison for deadly 2023 shooting outside a Frisco Walmart

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 9/30 3:53A Steven Rosenbaum

A Louisiana man will spend the rest of his life in Texas prison after a Collin County jury convicted him of capital murder stemming from a 2023 shooting outside of a Frisco...

North Texas Congress members discuss potential government shutdown

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 9/28 4:44A Jack Fink

Republicans and Democrats in Congress are blaming each other if the federal government shuts down at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1. Funding expires at the end of the fiscal...

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MRT Presents: National Pastime

McKinney TX Performing Arts 10/9 7:00P

Event date: October 10, 2025 Event Time: 08:00 PM - 10:30 PM Location: 111 N. Tennessee St. McKinney, TX 75069

Job Search Workshop in Allen to Provide Road Map for Successful Career Strategies

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 10/8 4:00A Martha Jane Brounoff

Do you feel that your career is at a crossroads? Are you trying to move forward or expand in a different direction, but are not sure how to go about it? If so, come join the St. Jude Career Alliance...

BOOK REVIEW: REAP THE WIND by Joel Burcat

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 10/7 12:58A KAREN SIDDALL

Reap the Wind by Joel Burcat Riveting road trip during a massive and unexpected hurricane-force storm. Reap the Wind is the new climate-fiction road trip thriller by veteran author Joel Burcat,...

BOOK REVIEW: COLD GIRLS by Maxine Rae

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 10/7 12:23A KAREN SIDDALL

Cold Girls by Maxine Rae A strong debut novel about friendship, loss, survival, and moving forward. Cold Girls is the debut novel by Maxine Rae about the growth of a deep friendship between two...

Youth Volleyball | Apex Centre

McKinney TX Parks & Recreation 10/5 7:00P

Event date: October 6, 2025 Event Time: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM Location: McKinney, TX 75069

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Afternoon Hangout (K-5th Grade) - Registration Required

McKinney TX Library 10/8 7:00P

Event date: October 9, 2025 Event Time: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM Location: 6861 W Eldorado Parkway McKinney, TX 75070

Related: Kids Art Studio (K-5th Grade) - Registration Required McKinney TX Library

Little Explorers (3-5 Years) - Registration Required

McKinney TX Library 10/8 7:00P

Event date: October 9, 2025 Event Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Location: 6861 W Eldorado Parkway McKinney, TX 75070

Creative Writers Workshop (Adults) - Registration Required

McKinney TX Library 10/7 7:00P

Event date: October 8, 2025 Event Time: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM Location: 6861 W Eldorado Parkway McKinney, TX 75070

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Rita’s Accelerates Growth with Strategic Corporate Investment and Sunbelt Market Seeding

Restaurant News 10/9 9:00A RestaurantNews.com

Frozen treat concept marks milestone with Savannah acquisition, launches drive-thru-focused strategy to build and resell regional portfolios Philadelphia, PA (...

SSCP-Owned Applebee’s in Texas, California and Virginia Encourage Guests To ‘Buy a Hero a Bud’ in...

Restaurant News 10/9 7:03A RestaurantNews.com

Applebee s franchise partner expects to sell 10,000 Bud Light beers for America s veterans; all residual funds to benefit nonprofit, Folds of Honor Dallas, TX (...

Celebrate the Original Texas Twinkie at Hutchins BBQ on Oct. 16

Crave DFW 10/8 5:40A Steven Doyle

Hutchins BBQ is firing up the pits for its third annual, brand-founded National Texas Twinkie Day on Wednesday, Oct. 16! This beloved event celebrates the fan-favorite creation that started it all:...

Restaurant Franchise News from Broken Yolk Café, Hawaiian Bros, Moxies, and More!

Restaurant News 10/7 1:58A RestaurantNews.com

Catch up on the latest restaurant franchise news from Broken Yolk Café, Hawaiian Bros, Moxies, Dickey s Barbecue Pit, Mountain Mike s Pizza, Taziki s Mediterranean Café, Del...

Texans are Invited to ‘Come On Over Y’All’ and Raise a Glass of Wine for Texas Wine Month

Texas Wine Lover 10/3 6:11A Jeff Cope

Press Release The Texas wine industry invites friends and families to ‘Come On Over Y’all’ and raise a glass to the hardworking people who contribute to this $24 billion...

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ENDS TODAY: So Many SAVINGS!??‍♀️?

The Sister Studio 10/8 5:10A Jennifer Reed

BIG SALES HAPPENING TODAY! + Prime is finishing up today with the FINAL DAY! As I mentioned yesterday, the beauty deals are really, really good! I rounded up my favorites HERE . I also included the...

PRIME DAY: The Best of The Best!?

The Sister Studio 10/7 4:09A Jennifer Reed

Wahooooo! Prime Day is HERE!! The beauty deals always continue to impress me, and I rounded up my favorites HERE . I also found quite a few fashion items that really caught my eye. I hope this makes...

WHY A BLAZER IS THE ULTIMATE FALL WARDROBE ESSENTIAL

The Middle Page 10/1 2:47A Cathy Williamson

Why a Blazer Is the Ultimate Fall Wardrobe Essential When the temperatures and leaves begin to change, one piece always rises to the top of my fall wardrobe: the blazer. It s that magical layer that...

INSIDE: The Best of Amazon!????

The Sister Studio 9/28 4:32A Jennifer Reed

Good morning, friends! Does anyone else feel like the temps are finally cooling down so slowly, lol, but I can feel it happening! I am so ready! Today, I have my monthly Best of Amazon roundup for...

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NFL fines Jerry Jones $250,000 for obscene MetLife gesture he says was inadvertent

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/7 9:44A Associated Press

Jones was caught on a video that went viral smiling widely as he pointed toward fans before briefly flashing the gesture Sunday.

Billy Gillispie reinstated by Tarleton State after university review of anonymous complaint

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/7 2:58A Associated Press

The school has not revealed any details or the nature of the complaint that initiated the employee conduct review.

Former No. 1 Texas tumbles to unranked ahead of rivalry game with No. 6 Oklahoma

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/7 2:55A Associated Press

The Longhorns' season is on the brink at the midway point.

Cowboys have put the tie behind them and believe they can prove the skeptics wrong

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/7 2:42A Associated Press

Dallas is on the road Sunday against Carolina (2-3).

Cowboys dominate Jets 37-22 behind Prescott's 4 TD passes, two 90-yard scoring drives

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/6 4:41A Associated Press

The Cowboys gave Schottenheimer a win over the team for which he was the offensive coordinator from 2006 to 2011.

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New $100K fee for H-1B visas worries head of DFW Hospital Council

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/30 6:04A Noor Adatia

President Trump's new H-1B visa fee has North Texas hospitals scrambling to find solutions as they face potential physician shortages, especially in rural areas.

Dallas' tallest skyscraper deal inches closer with incentives package on table

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/29 1:36A Noor Adatia

Big changes appear on the horizon for the tallest skyscraper in Dallas and four city blocks surrounding it. Two prominent developers are getting closer to acquiring Bank of...

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Rita’s Accelerates Growth with Strategic Corporate Investment and Sunbelt Market Seeding

Restaurant News 10/9 9:00A RestaurantNews.com

Frozen treat concept marks milestone with Savannah acquisition, launches drive-thru-focused strategy to build and resell regional portfolios Philadelphia, PA (...

SSCP-Owned Applebee’s in Texas, California and Virginia Encourage Guests To ‘Buy a Hero a Bud’ in...

Restaurant News 10/9 7:03A RestaurantNews.com

Applebee s franchise partner expects to sell 10,000 Bud Light beers for America s veterans; all residual funds to benefit nonprofit, Folds of Honor Dallas, TX (...

Apple Cider Cocktail

Love and Lemons 10/9 3:24A Jeanine Donofrio

Jack and I love making this apple cider cocktail recipe for cozy fall nights in. It combines some of his favorite cocktail ingredients (bourbon and Angostura bitters—this man...

Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta

Joyful Healthy Eats 10/8 11:00P Krista

This Lemon Garlic Pasta is a delicious date night dinner recipe, but a creamy lemon sauce made with Parmesan cheese means kids will love it too. Best of all, it s SO easy to make and done in just 15...