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Sip Into Summer with Mixology Mondays at The Parlor Sheraton Dallas Weekly Cocktail Class Exper

The Smurf Experience in Arlington Offers Summer Savings

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St. Andrew Invites Community to Stars & Stripes
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Mondays in the Park with the Plano Community Band
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Top Stories: ➊ – Check out 10 events around McKinney in June, July (Monday), ➋ – Relief is coming to one of the most congested commutes in North Texas (Tuesday), ➌ – Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Announces Leadership Promotions and New Additions to Support Growth and Excellence (Tuesday), ➍ – Yum! Brands Appoints Chris Turner as Chief Executive Officer Effective October 1, 2025 (Tuesday), ➎ – Sonny Rivera Winemaker Profile (Tuesday)

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Relief is coming to one of the most congested commutes in North Texas

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 6/17 1:00A J.D. Miles

Relief is coming to one of the most congested commutes in North Texas. Tuesday, the Texas Department of Transportation will break ground on a project to eventually give...

Check out 10 events around McKinney in June, July

Community Impact 6/16 4:00A

See opportunities to enjoy live music, drink margaritas and attend Fourth of July celebrations.

Texas lawmakers move to allow denser neighborhoods in large cities

Community Impact 6/13 10:07A hnorton@communityimpact.com (Han

If Gov. Greg Abbott signs it into law, Senate Bill 15 would prohibit large Texas cities from requiring that homes in new neighborhoods be built on more than 3,000 square feet...

Why families choose Children’s Lighthouse Celina for safe, loving child care

Community Impact 6/13 7:15A

Discover why families choose Children’s Lighthouse Celina for safe, nurturing and enriching child care for infants through school-aged children.

The Palm Tree brings 3rd North Texas boutique to downtown McKinney

Community Impact 6/13 5:40A shamilton@communityimpact.com (S

The boutique offers a variety of women’s clothing including dresses, blouses, active wear and more, according to its website.

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Texas A&M University College of Dentistry professor earns double honors

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 6/17 5:00A Stephanie Patrick

Dr. Amal Noureldin , clinical professor in public health sciences at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry in Dallas, will assume the vice presidency of the cariology research section of the ...

Adult Slow Pitch Softball Leagues | Summer

McKinney TX Parks & Recreation 6/15 7:00P

Event date: June 16, 2025 Event Time: 06:30 PM - 10:30 PM Location: 1401 Wilson Creek Pkwy McKinney, TX 75069

The Smurf Experience in Arlington Offers Summer Savings

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 6/13 5:56A Dana Cobb

Families in North Texas have a new way to beat the summer heat with some help from the Smurfs. Just in time for rising temperatures, The Smurf Experience USA , located at Esports Stadium Arlington,...

How to Enjoy Free Live Music in McKinney

District 121 6/10 4:00A District 121

Image Credit – District 121 Summer is upon us, making it a great time to soak up the sun with fun events and things to do in McKinney . For the season’s fun seekers, there are many opportunities to...

Dallas Hotel Ranked in Cvent's Top 250 Meeting Hotels in North America

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 6/9 4:21A Culver Public Relations

As the largest hotel in Texas, Sheraton Dallas Hotel is proud to announce it has been ranked #51 on Cvents prestigious list of the Top 250 Meeting Hotels in North America , a recognition that...

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Pre-K Storytime (3-5 Years) - Registration Required

McKinney TX Library 6/16 7:00P

Event date: June 17, 2025 Event Time: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Location: 6861 W. Eldorado Pkwy. McKinney, TX 75070

Related: Little Explorers (3-5 years) - Registration Required McKinney TX Library

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Sip Into Summer with Mixology Mondays at The Parlor Sheraton Dallas Weekly Cocktail Class Exper

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 6/17 5:46A Culver Public Relations

Sheraton Dallas is turning up the summer fun with Mixology Mondays at The Parlor, a hands-on cocktail experience that brings a refreshing twist to weekday plans. Taking place every Monday from 5...

Yum! Brands Appoints Chris Turner as Chief Executive Officer Effective October 1, 2025

Restaurant News 6/17 2:38A RestaurantNews.com

Chris Turner David Gibbs will serve as an adviser to Yum! Brands until the end of 2026 Louisville, KY ( RestaurantNews.com ) Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) today announced...

Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Announces Leadership Promotions and New Additions to Support Growth and...

Restaurant News 6/17 2:02A RestaurantNews.com

Austin Green Austin Green Promoted to Vice President of Accounting & Finance, Leading a Wave of Empowered Female Leadership at Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Dallas-Fort Worth, TX (...

Sonny Rivera Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 6/17 12:30A Jeff Cope

For this month’s Winemaker Profile, we spoke with Sonny Rivera from Red Rock Vineyards . He is a Texas winemaker whose journey into viticulture was inspired by a life-changing...

2025 Sommeliers Choice Awards – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 6/13 3:16A Jeff Cope

The 2025 Sommeliers Choice Awards have officially announced this year’s winning wines, delivering a trusted guide for on-premise venues including restaurants, bars, hotels, lounges, and private clubs....

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My FAVORITES Right Now!????

The Sister Studio 6/17 3:35A Jennifer Reed

Happy Tuesday, my friends! We re back from a few days of traveling over the weekend Remi had a soccer tournament in Utah and we all went to cheer her on and had so much fun! We had the best time, I m...

NEW??AT??TARGET!!!?

The Sister Studio 6/11 2:14A Jennifer Reed

Happy Wednesday, my friends! I shared a big Target haul on social media on Sunday, and I m sooo excited about everything I shared! Every single item is under $35 (most under $30!) and so, so perfect...

MY FAVORITE SUMMER DENIM AND LAST MINUTE FATHER’S DAY GIFTS

The Middle Page 6/8 3:44A Cathy Williamson

MY FAVORITE SUMMER DENIM AND LAST-MINUTE FATHER S DAY GIFTS Hello, ladies! I hope you are having a good weekend. After the last couple of weeks of traveling, I m taking it very easy this weekend....

Summer Outfits to Copy ASAP!????

The Sister Studio 6/6 3:02A Jennifer Reed

TGIF, my friends! The weekend is here, and I m cheersing you with my coffee right now because we made it! I hope everyone has a wonderful Friday and has some fun weekend plans. I rounded up all of my...

My REVIEW OF THE CURRENTBODY SKIN LED NECK & DÉCOLLETAGE MASK (SERIES 2)

The Middle Page 6/5 4:10A Cathy Williamson

BEFORE PHOTO Let s talk about the part of our skincare routine that often gets overlooked: the neck and chest. If you re like me, you ve probably spent years investing in a...

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Dallas Wings sign Kaila Charles and Haley Jones to hardship contracts

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/17 7:18A Associated Press

The team had only eight available players before the two were added to the roster.

Dallas Wings forward Maddy Siegrist will miss time with a knee injury that won't require surgery

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/17 3:23A Associated Press

The Wings said Monday that Siegrist was injured last Wednesday in a loss to Phoenix.

Mauricio Dubón's walk-off single lifts Astros over Twins 2-1, sweep 3-game series

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/16 2:18A Associated Press

The Astros have won five in a row and 16 of their last 22 to take a five-game lead over second-place Seattle in the AL West.

Texas rookie Kumar Rocker keeps scoreless start intact with help from pickle juice

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/16 2:13A Associated Press

The 25-year-old right-hander dealt with cramping in his legs before getting the victory in a 2-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.

Local Fort Worth artist designs 2026 FIFA World Cup host city poster

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/15 5:43A Nicolette Perdomo

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U.S. birth rate is declining. Gen Z, millennials say the economy is a major factor

Spectrum Local News Health 6/16 9:00A Amber Hughes

Experts say the economy is a major factor as to why Americans are having fewer children.

Health experts seeing an increase in colon cancer in young people

Spectrum Local News Health 6/12 6:00A Blessing Iwuchukwu

Despite 45 years old being the recommended screening age for colonoscopies, one Texas doctor says she’s seeing patients as young as 19 years old.

Lower drug prices and new insurance rules? What Trump’s exec order and “big, beautiful bill” mean...

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/10 5:22A Holmes Murphy

Never miss an episode of Healthy Politics. Subscribe now on Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Both the Trump administration and Republicans in...

Woman in Texas dies from brain-eating amoeba after clearing her sinuses with RV tap water

Spectrum Local News Health 6/6 7:19A Spectrum News Staff

A woman died after contracting a brain-eating amoeba from tap water she used to clear out her sinuses in Texas.

Texas hospital that discharged woman with doomed pregnancy violated the law, a federal inquiry...

Spectrum Local News Health 6/4 5:53A Associated Press

A new policy has thrown into doubt the federal government's oversight of hospitals that deny women emergency abortions.

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Blackberry Cobbler

Love and Lemons 6/22 4:47A Jeanine Donofrio

This blackberry cobbler recipe is easy and delicious. Juicy, tangy blackberries meld into a golden batter that s soft and moist in the middle and crisp around the edges....

Macros vs. Micros: Complete Nutrition Guide

Fit Men Cook 6/20 3:49A Kevin Curry

To fuel your body, you have to know exactly what you’re really feeding it. That means looking beyond just the calorie counts and taking a closer look at the nutrient breakdown...

Media reports raise questions about New York Times reporting on Dickey’s Barbecue: “Our Franchisees,...

Restaurant News 6/19 4:53A RestaurantNews.com

Brand questions NYT s biased reporting, emphasizes decades of success, and discusses what recent news stories get right Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Dickey’s Barbecue,...

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Love and Lemons 6/19 3:00A Jeanine Donofrio

In the last few weeks, I ve made this strawberry banana smoothie recipe more times than I can count. Now that it s summer, my whole family has been having it for breakfast...

Parmesan Truffle Fries

Joyful Healthy Eats 6/18 11:00P Krista

Cheesy Parmesan Truffle Fries are the perfect snack or party app when you re feeling a little fancy! They re baked in the oven, but I ve got the secret to making them super crispy and we love to serve...