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The Storehouse of Collin County Changes Name to The Storehouse Community Center

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Top Stories: ➊ – Lockwood Distilling Co. offering cocktails, food in Downtown McKinney (Friday), ➋ – These Amazon Sheets Are 10/10 (Saturday), ➌ – Cava to offer Mediterranean cuisine at north McKinney location (Tuesday), ➍ – Ogi’s Bakery offers European-style sandwiches, more in McKinney (Tuesday), ➎ – McKinney ISD officials approve 3% raise for teachers, staff in 2024-25 school year (Thursday)

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Independent Bank to be bought by Florida bank for $2B

Dallas Business Journal 5/20 3:06A Holden Wilen

Independent Bank, a McKinney-based bank with a history dating back to the 1980s, has agreed to be acquired by a Florida bank. The deal will result in a combined bank with $65...

The Gyro Shop offers Mediterranean cuisine in McKinney

Community Impact 5/20 3:00A dbutler@communityimpact.com (Dus

The Gyro Shop is now open in McKinney.

Texas primary runoff elections: What to know before you vote

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 5/19 10:19A S.E. Jenkins

NORTH TEXAS Texans are once again heading to the polls. Early voting in the May 28 runoff election begins Monday and runs through Friday. The runoff election features races in which no candidate...

Lockwood Distilling Co. offering cocktails, food in Downtown McKinney

Community Impact 5/17 4:00A shamilton@communityimpact.com (S

A grand opening celebration for the location was held during the second week in May, with a ribbon cutting event taking place May 9.

Preschool guide: Check out 45 options in McKinney

Community Impact 5/17 3:30A

Parents looking for early education opportunities for their children have a number of options to choose from in McKinney.

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The Storehouse of Collin County Changes Name to The Storehouse Community Center

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 5/20 8:06A Elizabeth Lenart

A beacon of hope for neighbors throughout North Texas, The Storehouses new name more accurately reflects the region served and the nonprofits direction for the future The Storehouse of Collin County...

The Mavericks’ Frisco Kid Propels Dallas to the NBA Western Conference Finals

Texas Monthly 5/20 10:15A Dan Solomon

WHO: Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. WashingtonWHAT: A clutch performance in the NBA s Western Conference SemifinalsWHY IT S SO GREAT: In February, the Mavs made what fans worried was a desperation...

Is Slash an Honorary Texan Now?

Texas Monthly 5/20 6:06A Dan Solomon

Quick: ask someone who they think of when they hear the term Texas music. We bet you get George Strait or Willie. Country music may be the first genre that comes to mind for many, but historically,...

Beyond the Beach

Texas Monthly 5/20 5:17A Texas Monthly

The post Beyond the Beach appeared first on Texas Monthly .

Cowboy Cookies

Texas Monthly 5/20 4:24A Paula Forbes

According to legend, the cowboy cookie originated as a kind of midcentury breakfast bar: a mash-up so packed with high-calorie, energy-generating goodies like pecans and coconut flakes that it could...

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Family Storytime: Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Month (All Ages)- Registration...

McKinney TX Library 5/17 7:00P

Event date: May 18, 2024 Event Time: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Location: 101 E. Hunt St. McKinney, TX 75069

Saturday Chess Meetup (All Ages)

McKinney TX Library 5/17 7:00P

Event date: May 18, 2024 Event Time: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM Location: 6861 El Dorado Pkwy McKinney, TX 75070

Anime Club (6th-12th Grade) - Registration Required

McKinney TX Library 5/17 7:00P

Event date: May 18, 2024 Event Time: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM Location: 101 E. Hunt St. McKinney, TX 75069

Related: Mad Science (K-5th Grade) - Registration Required McKinney TX Library, So You Think You Can Draw (K-5th Grade) - Registration Required McKinney TX Library

Toddler Time (16 months-3 years) - Registration Required

McKinney TX Library 5/16 7:00P

Event date: May 17, 2024 Event Time: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Location: 6861 W. Eldorado Pkwy. McKinney, TX 75070

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Twin Peaks Partners with Tunnel to Towers for Memorial Weekend, Amplifying Support for Heroes

Restaurant News 5/20 10:22A RestaurantNews.com

Popular sports bar launches two fundraiser promotions in support of Tunnel to Towers as we remember our heroes this Memorial Day Weekend Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) ...

Andreucci Winery Opens Location on Highway 290

Texas Wine Lover 5/18 4:31A Laurie Ware

A few years ago, it was hard to drive down Main Street in Fredericksburg without seeing the larger-than-life half-face of Flavio Andreucci staring back at you from the southeast corner of Washington...

Spinning for Sips: A Guide to Pairing Wine with Your Slot Play

Texas Wine Lover 5/17 7:04A Guest

Slot machines and wine are fun things. This article talks about enjoying both together. We ll explain how to choose a wine to make slot play better. It s not just drinking or playing slots, it s about...

Celebrate Memorial Day at Punch Bowl Social with Free Munchies for You and Your Crew

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 5/16 8:54A Kelly Hunter

Punch Bowl Social is celebrating the unofficial start of summer with a Memorial Day bash, and its sharing a free gift with its fans. In celebration of Memorial Day weekend, Punch Bowl Social will...

Celebrate Memorial Day with Mudbugs from North Texas' Best Cajun Outpost, The Cajun Market

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 5/16 8:52A Kelly Hunter

Memorial Day weekend is all about celebrating and relaxing with friends and family, and North Texas most beloved Cajun outpost, The Cajun Market at Bourbon Street Bar & Grill, is making it even easier...

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My Favorite Home Decor From Wayfair’s Memorial Day Clearance!

Color and Chic 5/20 7:15A Hoang-Kim

I m so excited to be partnering with Wayfair to share some of my favorite home decor from their Memorial Day Clearance. We have purchased so many items from Wayfair for our home, including some big...

WHITE SUMMER SKIRTS

The Middle Page 5/19 5:54A Cathy Williamson

Hi! I hope you are having a great weekend! We flew to Montana on Thursday and will head home tomorrow. We came to buy some furniture for a little place we bought in Deer Lodge at Rock Creek Cattle...

Amazon, Target ??, and MORE! ??????

The Sister Studio 5/19 3:58A Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday, my friends!! We had a busy day of kids sports yesterday, and are going to take it easy today and rest up for the kids last week of school next week! I think my entire house is counting...

THE BEST WEDDING GUEST DRESSES

The Middle Page 5/14 3:04A Cathy Williamson

THE BEST WEDDING GUEST DRESSEs DRESS // SHOES (same but reversed color) // BAG Hello ladies! I hope you all had a wonderful Mother s Day weekend! You all will never believe what happened to me on...

My Paula’s Choice Promo is HERE!!

The Sister Studio 5/13 4:03A Jennifer Reed

It is a HAPPY Monday today because I m sooo, SO excited about the Paula s Choice code that I have for us today!! It is truly an incredible deal and I ll share all the details below. I have a ton of...

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Rangers are undefeated at .500 to keep World Series champs from a losing record with Bochy

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/20 5:36A Associated Press

The Rangers haven’t gotten any real momentum going nearly one-third of the way into Bochy's second season with them.

Rangers slugger Adolis García scratched from starting lineup with forearm soreness

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/19 8:54A Associated Press

García homered in the bottom of the sixth.

Sky use balanced attack, dominate fourth quarter to beat Wings 84-73 for season-opening split

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/19 2:18A Associated Press

The Chicago Sky dominated the fourth quarter to defeat the Dallas Wings 83-74 on Saturday night to split the season-opening series.

Musa scores a goal, Paes has 7 saves as Dallas and Dynamo tie 1-1

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/19 1:29A Associated Press

Houston had 65% possession and outshot Dallas 18-7, including 8-3 on target.

The sequel has been much better for Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving as Mavs head to West finals

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/19 1:11A Associated Press

Now, it’s time to see what the addition of Irving will mean against the Denver-Minnesota winner starting Wednesday night.

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Supra eKEY® App Settings

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 5/16 3:30A bri@ccar.net

Supra eKEY® App Settings You can adjust many features in the Supra eKEY® app to customize it for your needs. Learn more below! Click Here for Supra's May 2024 Newsletter with...

The Importance of Prequalifying for a Mortgage Loan

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 5/15 9:45A Marievel Santiago

Purchasing a home is an exhilarating journey, but it can also be fraught with uncertainties and challenges. One way to streamline the process and enhance your position as a...

Government Affairs/TREPAC April Recap

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 5/15 8:16A kendall@ccar.net

Government Affairs/TREPAC April Recap Government Affairs/TREPAC April Recap Thursday, April 25 It was another productive and informative Government Affairs/TREPAC meeting this month. Our guest speaker...

OneHome Enhancement

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 5/15 4:33A bri@ccar.net

OneHome Enhancement OneHome has launched Open House Search and Sort. The below slides provide additional details on what the enhancement means for you. Categories CCAR Events CCAR News Government...

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Home Prices Increased in First Quarter of 2024

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 5/13 8:04A bri@ccar.net

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Home Prices Increased in First Quarter of 2024 Home prices in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metropolitan Area rose in the first quarter of 2024 as the 30-year fixed...

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U.S. pediatricians group reverses decades-old ban on breastfeeding for those with HIV

Spectrum Local News Health 5/20 1:15A Associated Press

The new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics reverses recommendations it had in place since the start of the HIV epidemic in the 1980s.

Baylor Scott & White to close Flower Mound rehab facility

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/13 9:43A Seth Bodine

The closure of the facility off Cross Timbers Road in Denton County is expected to result in dozens of potential job loses. The facility operator says it will try to help...

Texas again ranked the worst state for mental health care

Spectrum Local News Health 5/13 6:00A Craig Huber

This is the second consecutive year Forbes Advisor has ranked Texas dead last.

Your Mental Health: Recent pattern of violence against women casts light on toxic masculinity

Spectrum Local News Health 5/9 6:08A Nicole Cross

One out of four women will be the victim of a violent crime, according to the CDC.

Workers often forfeit hundreds of dollars on a popular workplace benefit

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/9 5:58A Andy Medici

Workers are losing out on hundreds of dollars in flexible spending account money.

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Release: House Farm Bill Misses Opportunity to Move Agriculture Forward

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 5/20 10:58A Laura Zaks

For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: House Farm Bill Misses...

Twin Peaks Partners with Tunnel to Towers for Memorial Weekend, Amplifying Support for Heroes

Restaurant News 5/20 10:22A RestaurantNews.com

Popular sports bar launches two fundraiser promotions in support of Tunnel to Towers as we remember our heroes this Memorial Day Weekend Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) ...

Easy Grilled Tomatoes Recipe

Cooking Chew 5/20 8:58A Renee Groskreutz

This Grilled Tomatoes Recipe is absolutely one of the best ways to add wonderful flavor to any cookout, side for steak, or salad topping! The post Easy Grilled Tomatoes Recipe...

How to Make Deliciously Smokey And Sweet Grilled Peaches

Cooking Chew 5/20 8:33A Renee Groskreutz

Grilled peaches make for a delicious appetizer. They are delicious and succulent snacks, but if you want to elevate them, all you need is a grill! The post How to Make...

30 Grilled Appetizers: The Next Big Thing In Outdoor Starter Recipes

Cooking Chew 5/20 7:58A Andi Reis

Are you looking for grilled appetizers for cookout inspiration? We've got Bacon Jalapeño Poppers, Balsamic Strawberries, Bruschetta Skewers, and more! The post 30 Grilled...