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MillHouse Summer ArtFest call for artists

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Top Stories: ➊ – April Exhibits at the COVE in McKinney (Monday), ➋ – Old Western Town in McKinney in Danger of Being Demolished (Tuesday), ➌ – Study shows COVID-19 has wide-ranging effects on eating disorder concerns (Saturday), ➍ – Fort Worth Lynching Tour Brings Little-Known History To The Forefront (Monday), ➎ – Jim's Pizza relocating in McKinney; Lucy's Lot closes in Grapevine and more top DFW-area news (Saturday)

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WATCH LIVE: Collin County NAACP Joins Call for Answers in In-Custody Death of Marvin Scott III

NBC DFW LOCAL NEWS 4/19 10:32A

More than a month after the in-custody death of Marvin Scott III the Collin County NAACP is joining Scott s family and the civil rights attorney Lee Merritt, who represents the family, in calling for...

New West Dallas mixed-use project could bring first freshwater lagoon to city

Dallas Business Journal 4/19 4:59A Ryan Salchert

The company is also planned a lagoon project north of McKinney.

Where to Vote Early for May 1 Elections in Plano, Frisco, Allen, McKinney

Local Profile 4/18 11:00P Bailey Lewis

Early voting for the May 1, 2021, election starts on Monday, April 19. And with multiple offices up for grabs across Collin County , it’s important to exercise your right to vote. Plus, May 1 falls on...

Early voting opens for local races on May 1 ballot in McKinney

Community Impact 4/18 4:17P vwigglesworth@communityimpact. (

Contested races on the ballot include McKinney mayor, three McKinney City Council races, four McKinney ISD board of trustees race, four McKinney ISD propositions and three...

Celebrate Earth Day with Arts in the Connemara Meadow

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 4/17 4:14A Connemara Conservancy

Connemara invites you to celebrate Earth Day with a day of art and music produced by local youth in the Meadow Nature Preserve, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of student musical...

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MillHouse Summer ArtFest call for artists

Art News DFW 4/18 9:13A webmaster

MillHouse and the McKinney Cotton Mill announce Summer Indoor Juried ArtFest August 28-29, 2021 Applications are now open!! https://millhousefoundation.org/artfest Application fee: $25 Booth fees 10...

The Spring Showcase Sale | Diamonds Direct

Tanya Foster 4/18 7:30A Tanya Foster

Mother's Day is quickly approaching and you know what every gal loves - DIAMONDS! Get 20% off during the Diamonds Direct Spring Showcase Sale! Now through April 24, you can enjoy an extended inventory...

FRIDAY FINDS

House of Hargrove 4/16 12:00A houseofhargrove@gmail.com

Welcome to this week’s Friday Finds . Here are some things I found this week that I love and think you will too! MIRROR: Love this beautiful mirror. Looks a lot like the Anthro mirror for a better...

6 Best McKinney Patios for Great Drinks in the Springtime Weather

Local Profile 4/15 11:00P Bailey Lewis

Nothing yells springtime more than an outdoor patio, cold drinks, and tasty snacks. And now, as we all slowly get vaccinated, venturing outdoors and gathering with your pals continues to get safer and...

Plano Music & Art Festivals April 17 & 18

Art News DFW 4/15 5:19P webmaster

The 2021 Plano (Dallas) Music & Arts Festivals, on April 17 & 18 will be held at beautiful Myers Park & Event Center in McKinney, TX. Come and enjoy major concerts, fine art displays, a classic car...

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Senior Spotlight: Micah McDowell and Jake Gerardis

The Mane Edition McKinney Christian Academy 4/15 8:27A Annie Weichel , Editor-in-Chief

This weeks senior spotlight is Micah McDowell and Jake Gerardis. Micah McDowell has attended McKinney Christian Academy for the past 14 years. During this time she has been involved in varsity...

Middle School Track Starts off the Season

The Mane Edition McKinney Christian Academy 4/15 4:05A Gabby Gordon, staff writer

On Tuesday, March 30, the Middle School track team competed at Liberty Christian. However, this meet was a practice meet before their first one, so none of the times are official. The sixth grade 4...

Boese Given the Honor of International Teacher Liaison

The Mane Edition McKinney Christian Academy 4/15 4:02A Korey Vita, staff writer

Middle School science teacher, Sharon Boese, was selected to be apart of the Space Foundation Teacher Liaison program in 2021. Space Foundation is an internationally recognized organization that was...

Senior Spotlight: Truett Rothrock and Aaron McGinn

The Mane Edition McKinney Christian Academy 4/9 4:03A Annie Weichel , Editor-in-Chief

This weeks senior spotlight is Truett Rothrock and Aaron McGinn. Truett Rothrock has attended McKinney Christian Academy since fifth grade. During this time she has been involved in varsity...

Faith Lutheran School of Plano to host open house on April 11

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 4/8 4:37A Amy Crawford

Faith Lutheran School in Plano, Texas will be conducting an open house on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 3 p.m. to showcase the schools preschool, pre-K and K-12 programs. For those who do not prefer an...

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Shakertins Plano Launches Brunch

Crave DFW 4/19 6:28A Steven Doyle

Shakertins recently-opened location at the Shops at Legacy in Plano has quickly established itself as a neighborhood go-to for daily drink specials, solid bar food and friendly service. Now, it’s...

Much-Anticipated Chinese Hot Pot Chain Haidilao Quietly Opens in Frisco

Eater Dallas 4/19 3:00A Amy McCarthy

Simmer meats, veggies, and more, all in four different broths at the same time | Haidilao US/Facebook Even without spreading the word, the indulgent hot pot chain from Sichuan attracted huge crowds on...

2021 Sage’s Symposium Preview

Texas Wine Lover 4/16 1:10A Jeff Cope

This year marks the 4th Annual Sage’s Symposium held by Sage’s Vintage in Nacogdoches. The event will be held on Tuesday, May 18th, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sage’s Vintage. These are the incredible...

Beloved Southern Dining Destination Ellen’s Plots a Major DFW Expansion

Eater Dallas 4/15 6:31A Brittanie Shey

Ellen’s is expanding to North Dallas Plus, the Biscuit Bar lands in Coppell and Globe Life Park starts slinging oat milk soft-serve Welcome to AM Intel in the time of coronavirus, a round-up of the...

29th Annual Gulf Coast Winegrowers Field Day in Cat Spring Rescheduled for May 7, 2021

Texas Wine Lover 4/15 12:37A Jeff Cope

The Gulf Coast Winegrowers Association (GCWA) 29 th Annual Field Day, postponed in February due to COVID-19 has been rescheduled for May 7th from 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Cat Spring Agricultural...

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Mother’s day gift ideas

Krystal Schlegel 4/19 4:59A krystal

Mother s day is coming up! (May 9th) Here are a 25 special gift ideas for your mama, to drop a hint to your family or to treat yourself with! I think a little framed photo or...

New Walmart Finds

The Sister Studio 4/17 11:38P Jennifer Reed

It s been awhile since I ve done an actual Walmart blog post, but these items are too good not to share! I ordered this Free Assembly Dress in two colors; I love the flow-y fit and that it can be...

ADORABLE KIMONO

The Middle Page 4/9 1:59A Cathy Williamson

ADORABLE KIMONO Happy Friday! How is everyone doing? This was a busy week that flew by, and I am so happy that It s Friday because I am doing something so fun for the weekend. I am driving to Austin...

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ACHIEVERS BOYS GYMNASTICS TEAM QUALIFY 2 ATHLETES TO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 4/14 5:51P Frank Kudlac

ACHIEVERS BOYS GYMNASTICS TEAM QUALIFY 2 ATHLETES TO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 5 Gymnasts Achieve 16 Top 10 Placements at Regional Championships! Kudlac wins two regional championship titles. DENTON,...

Runners Get a Sneak Peek of the AT&T Byron Nelson Before the Tournament

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 4/7 10:15A Bubble Life

Join Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hospitals on Saturday, April 24th, 2021 for the AT&T Byron Nelson's 3rd annual Fairway 5K, at the beautiful TPC Craig Ranch Golf Club. This 5K provides runners with...

Delaney Hill – (MNHS Softball)

McKinney High School 4/19 5:18A lkeahey

Scholar Athlete of the Week – Lexi White (MHS Softball)

McKinney High School 4/13 3:23A lkeahey

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What’s Developing: McKinney’s 1,376-Home Community; New Builds in Corinth, Allen, Richardson

Candy's Dirt 4/17 11:04P Tommy Cummings

Collin County continues to be a hotbed of development. A master-planned community with homes from the low $300,000s is being developed in northwest McKinney. See More...

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No appointment needed for Fair Park vaccination site in Dallas Monday

Spectrum Local News Health 4/19 5:38A Craig Huber

Patients must arrive by 5 p.m.

Hospital partners with Killeen restaurant to help community improve gut health

Spectrum Local News Health 4/19 12:45A Olivia Levada

They're holding a virtual event.

Fauci says he expects J&J vaccine to resume later this week

Spectrum Local News Health 4/18 5:17A Associated Press

CDC advisory committee expected to make recommendation.

Rolling average shows coronavirus cases increasing in Texas

Spectrum Local News Health 4/18 1:00A Associated Press

DSHS reported 2,430 new cases in Texas on Saturday.

Another 1.9 million vaccine doses headed to Texas next week

Spectrum Local News Health 4/17 5:37A Craig Huber

Decision on Johnson & Johnson vaccine anticipated next week.

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A Sneak Peak- Compliments to the Chef

The Making of a Home 4/18 1:00A Holly K. Ross

As she rolled the last crate in, she shucked out of her black chef’s coat. Hopping out in just her skinny black jeans and black tank, she turned to shut the doors. “Need any help?” came a deep sexy...

A Food Program for Women and Children Is About to Get More Federal Support

Civil Eats 4/12 10:00P Lisa Held

Patricia Collins lives in Georgetown, South Carolina, and works at a grocery store. The 58-year-old’s own children are adults, but she’s now raising her 3-year-old...

Dallas’ Allata Engages Team in Fun Pizza-Making Class

Life at the Table 3/30 7:18A Life At The Table

When the COVID-19 pandemic caused everyone to shelter in place, Dallas tech firm Allata s productivity didn t miss a beat because they were already used to working remotely...

ebay’s First Virtual Internship Program Gets Cookin’ with a Life At The Table Virtual Cooking Class

Life at the Table 3/30 5:09A Life At The Table

Recognized as one of the best places to work, ebay , a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world is committed to fostering an...

It’s Time to Reinvent Food Banks, Says Expert Katie Martin

Civil Eats 3/23 10:00P Liesl Schwabe

Over the last year, food banks have been pivotal in keeping millions of Americans fed. But long before the pandemic, it was already clear that the emergency feeding system in the U.S. wasn’t working....