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Tutoring center Kumon plans new McKinney location

Community Impact 4/8 4:15A

Japan-based tutoring company Kumon is set to open its ninth McKinney location on Stacy Road, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Clínica Familiar Hispana offers laboratory tests, health services in McKinney

Community Impact 4/8 4:00A kchaney@communityimpact.com (Kar

Clínica Familiar Hispana opened in March in East McKinney, a company representative said.

Venu Sunset Amphitheater developers to hold Q&A session in McKinney

Community Impact 4/7 10:05A cfarr@communityimpact.com (Colby

The public meeting will start at 5:30 p.m. April 22 and will be held at Sheraton McKinney located at 1900 Gateway Boulevard.

Another Round Dallas Disc Golf Shop and Taproom debuts McKinney location

Community Impact 4/7 9:50A shamilton@communityimpact.com (S

The store offers an array of disc golf products, including discs and bags.

Orange Twist sets opening date for McKinney location

Community Impact 4/7 9:45A shamilton@communityimpact.com (S

The medical aesthetics business offers skin and scalp care treatments, facials, skin tightening and more.

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Where Is the Best Patio Dining & Music in McKinney?

District 121 4/8 4:00A District 121

Image Credit – Xavier Lorenzo/Shutterstock.com As the weather warms and spring blooms, it’s the perfect time to participate in fun outdoor activities. If enjoying cold drinks, the hottest menu items...

Easy Home Decor Updates

Tanya Foster 4/3 8:14A Tanya Foster

Do you ever wonder if your house needs a little refresh? The answer is YES and this is the perfect time to focus on some home decor updates. Today I want to share a few home pieces and some tips on...

5 Bible Verses I Keep Coming Back to When I Need Encouragement

Brighton the Day 4/2 6:34A Brighton

A while back, I shared these Bible verses on stories—and so many of you screenshotted them that I knew I needed to elaborate. These are the verses I return to again and again when I need the reminder...

Timeless Wheels & Vintage Steel: The Village Shops Spring Car Show Returns

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 4/1 4:49A Liz McGathey

Take a timeless ride at the Classic Car & Truck Show at the Castle Hills Village Shops from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 13. The event is FREE for spectators, and everyone is welcome! The...

Park Place Lexus Plano Recognizes Frisco ISD Teachers of the Year

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 3/31 5:34A Mary Jane Coker

Park Place Lexus Plano recognized Frisco Independent School District Teachers of the Year, Robert Fitzgerald and Sarah Dickerson. Fitzgerald was named Elementary Teacher of the Year and Dickerson was...

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Layne’s Chicken Fingers Quadruples Growth in Q1, Targets 45-Unit Mark for 2025

Restaurant News 4/8 2:36A RestaurantNews.com

The Texas Born and Breaded chicken finger franchise closed the first quarter with exceptional results, opening nine restaurants and awarding another 10. Frisco, TX (...

Introducing Buli Limestone Wines

Texas Wine Lover 4/5 5:38A Jeff Cope

Changes are happening with Limestone Terrace Vineyard . The Wimberley winery is joining forces with Dr. Bob Buly, owner of Buli Wines in Podere Collalto, located in Trequanda,...

77 Pizza Hut Restaurants Transition to New Ownership Following Auction Led by National Franchise...

Restaurant News 4/3 8:36A RestaurantNews.com

Successful auction leads to recovery of nearly $12 million for bankruptcy estate Newport Beach, CA ( RestaurantNews.com ) National Franchise Sales (NFS) is pleased to...

Charleston Taylor to Open in Johnson City

Texas Wine Lover 4/3 4:35A Jeff Cope

Press Release Set to soft open on April 11, Charleston Taylor winery is more than just a brand, it’s a generational experience. Named for the owners children, the winery is...

Y Knot Vineyard Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 4/2 9:13A Laurinda Thomas

With the looming threat of water shortages in the Texas High Plains, many row crop farmers are shifting to also growing grapes, since grapes require less water. In this...

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Target’s Weekly WOW List!!!??

The Sister Studio 4/8 4:38A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Tuesday my friends! We had the gloomiest weather over the weekend, but the sun is back out today and it s making me so happy! I hope everyone is having a great start to their week! I...

Such good SAVINGS!!!?

The Sister Studio 4/4 3:21A Jennifer Reed

Cheers, my friends we made it to Friday! I hope everyone has had a great week so far and has fun weekend plans. It s supposed to rain here most of the weekend, so I m just hoping for some sunshine at...

WHY FRINGE IS A MUST-HAVE TREND FOR SPRING

The Middle Page 4/2 3:49A Cathy Williamson

WHY FRINGE IS A MUST-HAVE TREND FOR SPRING Hello ladies! Are you in full Spring fever mode? I am so excited about Spring. However, it s been super rainy this month and already pretty darn warm. That s...

March Amazon Finds—on SALE!

The Sister Studio 3/27 3:24A Jennifer Reed

Happy Thursday, my friends! May your coffee be nice and strong today we re sooo close to Friday! Amazon is doing a big Spring Sale this week so I wanted to round up all of my March favorites, several...

A Colorful Table Setting For 10 or Just Two!

Color and Chic 3/26 4:35A Hoang-Kim

Spring is here and it s time to host! Whether you re inviting 10 people over or just one or two, I think it speaks volume to set the table and pull out the pretty napkins. Not only will it make things...

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Bucky McMillan will 'have to get to work immediately' as he takes over Texas A&M basketball

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/8 2:57A Associated Press

Texas A&M's men's basketball team has never advanced to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament.

Steele tosses 7 innings as the Cubs pound the Rangers 7-0 on frigid night

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/8 2:57A Associated Press

Michael Busch doubled and scored in the second. He also chased Nathan Eovaldi with an RBI triple in the fifth that made it 3-0.

Houston on the wrong side of gritty and ugly finish against Florida in national title game

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/8 1:51A Associated Press

The Cougars had four turnovers in the final 1:21 of their 65-63 loss, the last one ending the game.

Florida wins its third national title, rallying for 65-63 victory

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/8 12:38A Associated Press

Florida and Walter Clayton Jr. overcame Houston’s spirit-crushing defense Monday night to will out a 65-63 victory in an NCAA title-game thriller.

College baseball notebook: Surprising Longhorns are tied for 1st nearing halfway point of SEC play

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/7 7:06A Associated Press

The Longhorns turned in one of their best performances of the season over the weekend in Austin while sweeping Georgia.

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CCAR & MetroTex Merger Informational Website

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 4/7 5:19A bri@ccar.net

CCAR & MetroTex Merger Informational Website We appreciate your engagement as we continue the due diligence process following the March 27 vote by the CCAR and MetroTex Boards of Directors to approve...

Related: CCAR and MetroTex Approve Plan of Merger Collin County Association of REALTORS®

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Texas measles outbreak includes multiple cases at a day care in Lubbock

Spectrum Local News Health 4/8 5:10A Associated Press

Case count and hospitalization numbers in Texas have climbed steadily since the outbreak began.

Healthcare finance trends for 2025

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/3 3:32A Commerce Bank

Healthcare leaders enter 2025 facing a host of pressing imperatives. They need to promote sustainable financial health, address patient affordability and financial experience,...

Alcon to buy Lensar in deal worth up to $430M

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/27 1:23A Sydney Asher

The companies will come together to advance robotic laser technology in cataract surgery; improving precision, reducing patient comfort, and providing faster recovery time....

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First-Rate Restaurants in Richardson

Eater Dallas 4/18 3:31A Courtney E. Smith

Dim sum for days at Kirin Court. | Kirin Court Because eating well doesn’t need to mean leaving the ‘burbs Gone are the days when suburbanites had to trek out to the city for good food. Take...

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Love and Lemons 4/17 2:21A Jeanine Donofrio

This strawberry spinach salad is perfect for spring and early summer. It starts with a base of fresh spinach—one of the first vegetables to appear at my farmers market each...

Waldorf Chicken Salad

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/16 11:00P Krista

Waldorf chicken salad is all about contrasts: crispy, crunchy, and creamy textures, and sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Perfect for lunches, picnics, meal prep or even a light dinner, this recipe is...

USDA’s Regional Food Business Centers Caught in Federal Funding Freeze

Civil Eats 4/15 10:00P Lisa Held

For the past five years, Patra and David Wise have been growing their farm business, Native Wise , to sell vegetables, wild rice, and honey to their local community in...

Crab Eggs Benedict

Life at the Table 4/15 3:46A Chef Sandra Lewis

Crab Eggs Benedict: A Coastal Twist on a Brunch Icon What do you get when a New York classic takes a seaside vacation? You get crab eggs Benedict—brunch elegance with a...