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Fun Ways to Enjoy Spring in McKinney, Texas

Lenten Season Menu Options at Aw Shucks and Big Shucks Oyster Bar

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Top Stories: ➊ – Pelican Liquor debuts East McKinney store, plans grand opening celebration (Thursday), ➋ – Texas High Plains – The Undiscovered Wine Destination (Thursday), ➌ – Check out these 4 McKinney events this weekend, March 7-9 (Thursday), ➍ – The Rhône Rangers Ride into Texas Hill Country: A Celebration of American Rhône Wines (Friday), ➎ – Shawarma Press Expands Footprint in Atlanta With Digital Kitchen at Forrest Eatery in Midtown (Thursday)

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Q&A: Meet the candidates for McKinney ISD school board Place 3

Community Impact 3/11 10:53A hjohnson@communityimpact.com (Ha

Two candidates filed to run for Place 3 on the McKinney ISD board of trustees in the May 2025 election.

American Airlines to debut nonstop flights to Italy from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Community Impact 3/11 9:14A cthorn@communityimpact.com (Cody

Daily American Airline flights from DFW to Venice will commence on June 5.

Starbucks debuts new location on SH 5 in East McKinney

Community Impact 3/11 6:30A shamilton@communityimpact.com (S

The Seattle-based coffee company is known for its wide variety of hot and cold espresso drinks, including its frappuccino blended beverages.

Check out 10 businesses coming soon, now open in west McKinney

Community Impact 3/11 5:00A shamilton@communityimpact.com (S

Looking for a new lunch spot or interested in business news in McKinney? Check out these 10 recent updates on businesses in west McKinney.

Related: Check out 5 businesses, restaurants now open in McKinney Community Impact

New McDonald's location planned for northeast McKinney

Community Impact 3/11 5:00A

Chicago-based fast food burger chain McDonald’s will begin construction on a new McKinney location in July, according to documents filed with the Texas Department of Licensing...

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Fun Ways to Enjoy Spring in McKinney, Texas

District 121 3/11 4:00A District 121

Image Credit – adriaticfoto/Shutterstock.com McKinney is a thriving city experiencing great expansion. District 121 is a proud part of this lively community, and excited to share fun activities to do...

MRT Presents: 12 Angry Jurors

McKinney TX Performing Arts 3/6 7:00P

Event date: March 7, 2025 Event Time: 08:00 PM - 10:30 PM Location: 111 N. Tennessee St. McKinney, TX 75069

Adult Co-Ed Indoor Volleyball League | OSRC

McKinney TX Parks & Recreation 3/5 7:00P

Event date: March 6, 2025 Event Time: 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM Location: 1201 E Louisiana St. McKinney, TX 75069

Jersey Mikes and Wipe Out Kids Cancer Unite to Fight Pediatric Cancer100% of Sales Donated

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 3/5 4:44A Mary Jane Coker

Wipe Out Kids Cancer (WOKC) is teaming up with 88 Jersey Mikes Subs locations across DFW in March to raise funds in the fight against pediatric cancer. As part of Jersey Mikes 15th Annual Month of...

Rodeo Celina Returns to Southfork Ranch May 30 - June 1

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 3/5 4:31A Kelly Hunter

When Rodeo Celina returns to the famed Southfork Ranch, guests will be surrounded by not only the spirit of the American West but also a sense of community commitment. Collin Countys only...

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Tickets on Sale for Grapevine’s 33rd Annual Spring Wine Trail

Texas Wine Lover 3/11 2:40A Jeff Cope

Press Release Sip, savor and stroll! Raise a glass to fine wine and inspiring art at the 33rd Annual Spring Wine Trail , presented by Park Place Lexus and Land Rover Grapevine...

The Rhône Rangers Ride into Texas Hill Country: A Celebration of American Rhône Wines

Texas Wine Lover 3/7 12:05A Jeff Cope

The Rhône Rangers are coming to the Texas Hill Country on April 6th. Who are the Rhône Rangers? It is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting American Rhône varietal...

Shawarma Press Expands Footprint in Atlanta With Digital Kitchen at Forrest Eatery in Midtown

Restaurant News 3/6 12:28A RestaurantNews.com

Ordering delicious, authentic Mediterranean food has never been easier at the new Shawarma Press Digital Kitchen in Midtown. Located at 800 Forrest Eatery, the digital kitchen...

Texas High Plains – The Undiscovered Wine Destination

Texas Wine Lover 3/6 12:10A Neal Addy

Name a first-rate Texas wine destination… I’ll wait. Did the name Lubbock spring to mind? Perhaps it should. Lubbock serves as the perfect gateway to one of the most...

Lenten Season Menu Options at Aw Shucks and Big Shucks Oyster Bar

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 3/5 4:37A Kathy Beazley

Dive into a sea of delicious options this Lenten season with Aw Shucks and Big Shucks Oyster Bar ! From Ash Wednesday on March 5 to Easter Sunday on April 20 at any of the locations in Dallas,...

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NEW Spring? + Sales on Sales!?

The Sister Studio 3/10 4:18A Jennifer Reed

Happy Monday my friends! I hope everyone has had a restful weekend and is ready to take on the week ahead! I have a jam packed newsletter today, including our Life in Lilac Spring launch , some really...

THE POWER OF MATCHING SETS: FASHION MADE EASY

The Middle Page 3/4 4:06A Cathy Williamson

THE POWER OF MATCHING SETS: FASHION MADE EASY Hello, ladies, it s finally March! January seemed to last so long, and February was a blink! I, for one, am so glad the days are getting longer and the...

Did Someone Say AMAZON!??

The Sister Studio 3/1 3:27A Jennifer Reed

Happy Friday, y all! I can t believe today is the last day of February January felt like an eternity and this month has just flown by! I rounded up all of my Amazon favorites from the month here for y...

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Texans agree on deals with rusher Darrell Taylor and receiver Braxton Berrios, AP sources says

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/11 3:13A Associated Press

Taylor is getting $5.25 million and Berrios will receive $2 million, according to AP sources.

With only 8 healthy players, Mavericks rally to defeat Spurs 133-129 to snap 5-game skid

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/11 2:06A Associated Press

San Antonio dropped its third consecutive game.

Mavs' injuries have reached the absurd with stars Irving and Davis already sidelined

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/10 3:08A Associated Press

Two players went down at once when the heads of Dwight Powell and Kessler Edwards collided while the big men were chasing a loose ball.

Timberwolves top Spurs 141-124 for 5th straight win on 25-point night for Anthony Edwards

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/10 3:00A Associated Press

The Spurs fell to 3-7 since star center Victor Wembanyama was ruled out for the remainder of the season with a blood clot in his shoulder.

Granlund scores first goal for Dallas Stars in 4-1 win over Vancouver Canucks

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/10 2:46A Associated Press

Thomas Harley, Jason Robertson and Mikko Rantanen also scored for the Stars, who were coming off a 5-4 loss to the Oilers.

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Top Things to Do in Plano, Texas

VIP Realty 3/11 5:52A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Top Things to Do in Plano, Texas Plano, Texas, is a thriving city known for its excellent quality of life, great shopping and dining options, and numerous recreational...

Behind the Renovations, Real Estate Tips, and HGTV Reality TV Magic

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 2/26 6:10A bri@ccar.net

Behind the Renovations, Real Estate Tips, and HGTV Reality TV Magic In the world of HGTV, renovations aren’t just about transforming spaces—they’re about creating drama, telling stories, and adding a...

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Top U.S. health agency makes $25,000 buyout offer to most of its employees

Spectrum Local News Health 3/9 4:46A Associated Press

The offer is part of President Donald Trump’s government cuts. The workers have until 5 p.m. on Friday to submit a response.

Richardson gains 100+ jobs in expanded HQ move

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/7 9:32A Plamedie Ifasso

KLOwen Orthodontics is the latest company expanding to the city, where a tech hub houses over 1,100 businesses and 20,000 workers.

UT Southwestern, Texas Health partnership taps president

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/7 9:23A Sydney Asher

The hospital is operated between UT Southwestern Medical Center and Texas Health Resources. It's the only hospital to be co-operated by the two healthcare giants.

West Texas reports nearly 200 measles cases. New Mexico is up to 30

Spectrum Local News Health 3/7 8:39A Associated Press

Most of the cases across both states are in people younger than 18 and people who are unvaccinated or have an unknown vaccination status.

Texas health officials still unsure of the cause of the measles outbreak

Spectrum Local News Health 3/5 10:00A Kaila Garrett

The number of cases has risen to 159 as of Tuesday, according to the state health commissioner.

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'It is a dangerous strategy, and one for which we all may pay dearly': Dismantling USAID leaves the...

Live Science 3/13 7:43A

In the days after President Trump ordered a pause on nearly all U.S. foreign aid, Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested that scrutiny on the money the U.S. spends abroad is...

'Pregnant' ancient Egyptian mummy with 'cancer' actually wasn't pregnant and didn't have cancer, new...

Live Science 3/13 7:03A

An ancient Egyptian woman thought to have been pregnant and dying of cancer was actually just embalmed with a technique that mimicked these diagnoses, researchers have...

How does rowing affect your heart, and is it different to running?

Live Science 3/13 4:00A

Rowing and running are undoubtedly some of the most popular forms of cardiovascular exercise. Both activities can send your heart rate through the roof and get your blood...

China achieves quantum supremacy claim with new chip 1 quadrillion times faster than the most...

Live Science 3/13 3:00A

Researchers in China have developed a quantum processing unit (QPU) that is 1 quadrillion (10¹⁵) times faster than the best supercomputers on the planet . The new prototype...

Homemade Steak Pizza

Joyful Healthy Eats 3/12 11:00P Krista

Whether you whip it up for dinner or as an appetizer, this Homemade Steak Pizza will make your taste buds dance! With juicy steak, whipped goat cheese, peppery arugula, and a nice mix of veggies, it s...