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Lyric Stage Announced Winners from the 16th Annual Schmidt and Jones Awards

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North Texas man with ties to white supremacist group sentenced to life in prison for firing at...

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 5/13 5:06A Briauna Brown

A Rowlett man with ties to a white supremacist group has been sentenced to life in prison for opening fire on a Plano police officer, the Collin County District Attorney's Office announced....

GUIDE: Learn how to serve on McKinney’s boards and commissions

Community Impact 5/13 4:00A cfarr@communityimpact.com (Colby

McKinney City Council appoints 150 citizens each year to 21 boards and commissions that deal in a variety of subjects including historical preservation, building standards and...

Sephora to offer skincare, makeup products in West McKinney

Community Impact 5/13 4:00A cfarr@communityimpact.com (Colby

Sephora offers a variety of beauty products including makeup, skincare, hair and fragrance products.

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill set to serve gyros, falafels in McKinney

Community Impact 5/13 4:00A kchaney@communityimpact.com (Kar

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is slated to open this summer in McKinney, a company representative said. The business was previously forecasted to open in May.

North Texas native Breanna Nix makes American Idol's top 3, set to return home before finals

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 5/13 2:52A Julia Falcon

A Denton native has made it to the American Idol top three and is making a stop in her hometown before the finals. Breanna Nix, a 25-year-old stay-at-home mom, is returning to Denton on May 14 for her...

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Lyric Stage Announced Winners from the 16th Annual Schmidt and Jones Awards

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 5/13 6:27A Juliette DC

Lyric Stage presented the 16 th annual Schmidt & Jones Awards on May 6 at Moody Performance Hall with students giving riveting performances. Scott Guenther, Lyric Stages managing and co-artistic...

Garages of America Continues Expansion with Phase II in Allen

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 5/13 5:27A Carolyn Alvey

Garages of America, the pioneers of the Luxury Garages You Own concept, will break ground in May on the second phase of its highly sought-after garage condos in Allen. In 2019, Garages of America...

How to Entertain Your Kids for Free This Summer

District 121 5/13 4:00A District 121

Image Credit – District 121 Spring break is over, prom season is here, and graduation is just around the corner for Collin County’s older students. That means it’s time to start planning summer...

French Riviera Style Guide: Breezy Summer Looks

Tanya Foster 5/13 1:00A Tanya Foster

Bonjour! If you're anything like me, you're already daydreaming about your next getaway ... preferably somewhere with charming seaside views, al fresco dining, and a refreshing Aperol Spritz in hand....

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MRT Presents: Deliver Us From Mama

McKinney TX Performing Arts 5/8 7:00P

Event date: May 9, 2025 Event Time: 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: 111 N. Tennessee St. McKinney, TX 75069

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la Madeleine Brings Joyful Dining Back With ‘le Pick 3’ for Just $8.99

Restaurant News 5/14 2:55A RestaurantNews.com

New value offering blends comfort, quality and a touch of café charm Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) la Madeleine is raising the bar on value with le Pick 3, a new $8.99...

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Mesquite Celebrates 30 Years of Serving Up Texas Tradition

Restaurant News 5/13 1:48A RestaurantNews.com

Line up before 11 AM on May 15 for your chance to win Barbecue for a Year Mesquite, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) The smoke’s been rollin’ for 30 years at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit...

Vineyard Cruise: A Unique Wine Adventure at Wildseed Farms

Texas Wine Lover 5/13 12:16A Jeff Cope

Press Release Deep in the heart of Texas wine country, Wildseed Farms has launched what may be the most extraordinary vineyard experience in the Hill Country—and possibly in...

Huckleberry’s Breakfast & Lunch Heads to the Pacific Northwest with Multi-Unit Deal in Portland,...

Restaurant News 5/12 11:37P RestaurantNews.com

Portland, OR ( RestaurantNews.com ) Huckleberry’s Breakfast & Lunch ® is ready to bring some bayou magic and heartfelt hospitality to the Pacific Northwest. The brand, known...

The Best Hot Dogs in Dallas: Where to Grab a Great Dog

Crave DFW 5/9 6:56A Steven Doyle

Angry Dog Dallas might not be the first city that comes to mind when you think of hot dogs, but make no mistake — this town knows how to serve a killer dog. Take a stroll through Deep Ellum and you’ll...

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TWO SOPHISTICATED WAYS TO WEAR THE BOHO TREND THIS SUMMER

The Middle Page 5/14 6:13A Cathy Williamson

TWO SOPHISTICATED WAYS TO WEAR THE BOHO TREND THIS SUMMER Hello, ladies! I hope you all had a great Mother s Day! We had dinner at my oldest son s, which was fun and crazy! You know the saying...

SAVINGS GALORE!!!!????‍♀️

The Sister Studio 5/9 5:34A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy FRIDAY my friends! We made it!! I m sitting here drinking my coffee and just finished loading up my cart because there are some insane deals happening today!! I have an Aerie code (JEN35)...

WHY BLACK IS ALWAYS IN STYLE—EVEN IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER

The Middle Page 5/5 3:41A Cathy Williamson

WHY BLACK IS ALWAYS IN STYLE—EVEN IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER Hello, ladies! I hope you have had a great week! I have to admit that I am super tired! I think life has caught up, and I am exhausted and...

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Rick Welts was there in 1985 when the lottery was born. And he was there for a Dallas win Monday

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/13 3:07A Associated Press

And it seems he’s spent much of the four decades since debunking the rumors that the 1985 lottery was rigged.

Langford homer ends no-hit bid and gives Rangers 2-1 win over Colorado after Rockies fired manager

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/13 3:01A Associated Press

Texas starter Tyler Mahle struck out five and walked one in his 6 1/3 innings.

Dallas Stars keep responding in NHL playoffs, now top-seeded Jets have to in Game 4 to get even

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/13 2:30A Associated Press

The Stars go into Game 4 at home with a chance for a 3-1 series lead against the top-seeded Winnipeg Jets.

Patrick Mahomes inducted into Texas High School Football Hall of Fame

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/12 10:55A Katharine Finnerty

Mahomes was inducted into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame as a part of its 2025 class.

Eagles get rival Cowboys for NFL regular-season opener on Sept. 4

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/12 6:08A Associated Press

It's the first in a series of announcements of notable games coming this week ahead of the full schedule release on Wednesday night.

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Best Patios in Dallas to Eat, Sip & People-Watch

VIP Realty 5/14 6:18A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Best Patios in Dallas to Eat, Sip & People-Watch There’s something magical about patio dining in Dallas. Maybe it’s the warm breeze on a spring evening, the buzz of...

Stream Realty Partners completes ownership transfer of Houston Center

Real Estate News 5/9 8:31A Jordan Jensen

Stream Realty Partners completed the ownership transfer of Houston Center in Houston, Texas, through a new joint venture alongside AustralianSuper, one of the world’s largest...

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Vaccine teams in Mexico scramble over measles outbreak rippling out from Mennonite community

Spectrum Local News Health 5/9 3:42A Associated Press

Officials cite tens of thousands of new vaccinations, but infections have ballooned and spread past the community to Indigenous and other populations.

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la Madeleine Brings Joyful Dining Back With ‘le Pick 3’ for Just $8.99

Restaurant News 5/14 2:55A RestaurantNews.com

New value offering blends comfort, quality and a touch of café charm Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) la Madeleine is raising the bar on value with le Pick 3, a new $8.99...

Release: Budget Bill Steamrolls Farm Bill Future, Slashing Billions

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 5/13 6:00A Laura Zaks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: Budget Bill Steamrolls Farm...

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