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Zone d'Mambo set to play Vitruvian Salsa Festival Saturday, August 9

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Gov. Greg Abbott signs 2 new bills to strengthen border security and immigration enforcement

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 7/15 11:36A Ken Molestina

Efforts to secure the border and combat illegal immigration in the state of Texas are being bolstered by two new bills signed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday. He joined...

Dallas man sentenced to 38 years in Collin County's first fentanyl murder conviction under new Texas...

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 7/15 3:38A Briauna Brown

A 27-year-old Dallas man has been sentenced for murder in the death of a young woman who overdosed on fentanyl, Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced Tuesday....

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin arrested in Allen, court records show

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 7/6 7:41A Briauna Brown

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin was arrested in Allen Sunday morning for weapon and marijuana charges, according to Collin County court records. Turpin, 28, was booked into the Collin...

Texas Representatives react to President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" becoming law

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 7/6 3:12A Jack Fink

President Trump and Republicans in Congress are celebrating this holiday weekend after both the House and Senate passed what they call the "big, beautiful bill." The President...

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5 Tips for Experiencing McKinney, TX on a Budget

District 121 7/15 4:00A District 121

Image Credit – District 121 Summer is here, and other than staying cool, many North Texans are looking for exciting and fun events in McKinney to participate in that won’t break the bank. Whether you...

Zone d'Mambo set to play Vitruvian Salsa Festival Saturday, August 9

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 7/14 5:19A Kelly Hunter

North Texas most popular Latin music festival, the Vitruvian Salsa Festival, continues Saturday, Aug. 9 with sounds from Dallas-based band Zone DMambo. Now in its 11 th year at Addisons Vitruvian...

Adult Slow Pitch Softball Leagues | Summer

McKinney TX Parks & Recreation 7/13 7:00P

Event date: July 14, 2025 Event Time: 06:30 PM - 10:30 PM Location: 1401 Wilson Creek Pkwy McKinney, TX 75069

Healthcare Veteran Doug Drew Takes the Helm at Irving-based USOSM

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 7/10 4:00A Krista Simmons

Irving-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) announced last week that it had implemented its succession plan to ensure a smooth transition from long-time CEO, Richard Hall, who is transitioning...

Adult Co-Ed Indoor Volleyball League | OSRC

McKinney TX Parks & Recreation 7/9 7:00P

Event date: July 10, 2025 Event Time: 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM Location: 1201 E Louisiana St. McKinney, TX 75069

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

McKinney TX Library 7/14 7:00P

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

Related: Farmers Market Storytime (All Ages) - Registration Required McKinney TX Library, Toddler Time (16 Months-3 Years) - Registration Required McKinney TX Library, Little Explorers (3-5 years) - Registration Required McKinney TX Library

Afternoon Hangout (K-5th Grade) - Registration Required

McKinney TX Library 7/9 7:00P

Event date: July 10, 2025 Event Time: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM Location: 6861 W. Eldorado Pkwy. McKinney, TX 75070

Related: Crochet Club (6th-12th Grade) - Registration Required McKinney TX Library

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Dorado Delgado Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 7/15 12:05A Jeff Cope

It is always fun learning about Texas wineries from around the state. Some wineries in Texas are devoted to using 100% Texas grapes, and Bonita Flats Farm & Vineyard is one of...

Mason Revisited – A Trip Report

Texas Wine Lover 7/11 6:22A Neal Addy

Much has been written about Mason, Texas , over the past several years. Yet despite the glowing press and its close proximity to one of the most popular wine destinations in...

Feng Cha Appoints Champion as Franchise Development Agency of Record

Restaurant News 7/10 9:50A RestaurantNews.com

Leading hospitality firm selected to drive beverage brand s next growth phase Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Feng Cha , one of the fastest-growing premium boba beverage...

6 Wineries Within Two Hours for Two-Night Stays from Dallas

Texas Wine Lover 7/9 4:37A Chandler Gibson

We need a break. Summer means holidays, summer weddings, kids on vacation, and don’t even get me started on the heat. Back in February, WalletHub named three cities in Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) in the...

Kuhlman Estate Elevates the Wine Tasting Experience with Elegant Renovation

Texas Wine Lover 7/4 12:10A Jeff Cope

Press Release Beloved Texas Hill Country winery K Estate (Kuhlman) has completed a highly anticipated renovation, just in time for summer. Nestled along the famed Wine Road...

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FAVORITES OF HOME FROM NSALE AND BEST UNDER $100 ITEMS

The Middle Page 7/13 6:19A Cathy Williamson

FAVORITES OF HOME FROM NSALE AND BEST UNDER $100 ITEMS AWAY LUGGAGE (sold separately) // LAUNDRY DETERGENT ( box set) // SHEET SET // CANDLE // HANDCARE (box set) // TABLERUNNER // FREEZE COOLING...

It’s HERE!? NSALE Looks For LESS!??

The Sister Studio 7/12 2:10A Jennifer Reed

Hi, friends! My annual NSale for LESS post is HERE! This is a labor of love, so I hope it’s helpful and something you can continue to reference–I do think this is the BEST one YET! I comb through...

AMAZON: Last Chance to SAVE!!??‍♀️?

The Sister Studio 7/10 4:54A Jennifer Reed

Happy Thursday, my friends! Tomorrow is the last day to shop Prime Day Deals , and there were several new promos added today that I wanted to share! I rounded up my favorites below, along with some...

THE BEST WHITE PANTS FOR SUMMER AND MORE NSALE ITEMS

The Middle Page 7/9 4:32A Cathy Williamson

Hi, ladies! Were you one of the lucky ones who got to shop the NSale yesterday? I had to wait until today ( I must not have spent as much money last year my husband will be so proud!), and my cart is...

The BEST of Prime Day!!!??

The Sister Studio 7/8 4:42A Jennifer Reed

Hi friends!! Prime Day is HERE and I have spent hours on hours scouring Amazon and cross-checking prices for the very very BEST deals! This year the beauty deals REALLY impressed me there are SO...

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Texas NBA teams unite to raise money for flood relief efforts

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/14 4:02A Christine Sanchez

The San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks are selling “Texas Strong” T-shirts to raise money for the Texas Sport for Healing Fund.

Semien's 250th career homer highlights Rangers' 5-1 victory over AL West-leading Astros

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/14 3:25A Associated Press

Marcus Semien hit his 250th career home run as the Texas Rangers defeat the Houston Astros 5-1 on Sunday.

Austin forward Brandon Vázquez tears his right ACL, an injury that will hamper his World Cup...

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/10 6:04A Associated Press

Vázquez collapsed without contact in the 69th minute, shortly after scoring a penalty kick that tied the game.

Nathan Eovaldi shines, and Rangers offense tees off on Angels in 13-1 victory

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/9 2:52A Associated Press

Corey Seager hit his 13th homer, Evan Carter drove in three runs, and Texas took advantage of nine walks, with six of those scoring.

Cowboys, Texans, NFL donate $1.5 million to Central Texas communities

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/7 5:35A Katharine Finnerty

The Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Texans both announced they were donating $500,000 to provide support and resources to those impacted.

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These are the new $100K jobs in Dallas Fort-Worth

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/16 1:27A Leonardo Rosas

The surge in DFW salaries that started in the wake of Covid-19 has meant several new additions to the $100K-and-up club in recent years. Take a look at the new six-figure jobs...

Focus on first responders' mental health grows as death toll rises in flood-ravaged Texas

Spectrum Local News Health 7/9 6:00A Associated Press

“We process it the best we can,” Lt. Colonel Ben Baker of the Texas Game Wardens said after taking a deep breath.

Baylor Scott & White unveils opening date for Frisco hospital

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/3 5:54A Aayush Gupta

Leaders at Baylor Scott & White Health, the largest nonprofit hospital system in Texas, have unveiled more details about a new medical center in Frisco. The new facility will...

Fort Worth co. buys 5 Texas nursing homes

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/3 1:56A Sydney Asher

Creative Solutions for Healthcare, a healthcare operator that focuses on senior living facilities, is brining "significant upgrades" to five senior living facilities across...

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No-Bake Protein Balls

Love and Lemons 7/31 3:11A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

When I need an afternoon energy boost, these protein balls are the perfect bite-size snack! Made with peanut butter, honey, and mini chocolate chips, they re lightly sweet,...

Lemon Pepper Seasoning

Joyful Healthy Eats 7/30 11:00P Krista

This homemade Lemon Pepper Seasoning adds a pop of citrus and pepper to kick up the flavor to chicken, seafood, veggies and more. It s budget-friendly and so easy to make yourself! This lemon pepper...

Op-ed: We Need a Food Bill of Rights

Civil Eats 7/29 10:00P Tambra Raye Stevenson

Oklahoma sits at the center of the U.S. wheat belt, exporting grain across the world and supplying flour that fills pantries nationwide. It is a major pork producer and also part of America’s cattle...

Easy Pumpkin Soup Recipe – Creamy Fall Comfort in 30 Minutes

Cooking Chew 7/29 7:34A Andi Reis

This easy pumpkin soup combines the convenience of canned pumpkin puree with cream and savory broth to create a restaurant-quality bowl of comfort. Ready in just 30 minutes,...

17 summer cookout desserts you’ll make without breaking a sweat—or the bank

Cooking Chew 7/29 7:27A Renee Groskreutz

These sweet treats are made for summer cookouts—from no-bake cheesecakes to strawberry fluff, peach cobbler, and 4-ingredient ice cream cakes. The post 17 summer cookout...