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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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Dream Soccer classes (Thursdays) | Apex Centre

McKinney TX Parks & Recreation 7/16 7:00P

Event date: July 17, 2025 Event Time: 05:00 PM - 07:40 PM Location: 3003 Alma Dr. McKinney, TX 75069

Adult Co-Ed Indoor Volleyball League | OSRC

McKinney TX Parks & Recreation 7/16 7:00P

Event date: July 17, 2025 Event Time: 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM Location: 1201 E Louisiana St. McKinney, TX 75069

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

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Little Explorers (3-5 years) - Registration Required

McKinney TX Library 7/16 7:00P

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

Related: Pre-K Storytime (3-5 Years) - Registration Required McKinney TX Library, Toddler Time (16 Months-3 Years) - Registration Required McKinney TX Library

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

McKinney TX Library 7/16 7:00P

Event date: July 17, 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

Farmers Market Storytime (All Ages) - Registration Required

McKinney TX Library 7/11 7:00P

Event date: July 12, 2025 Event Time: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Location: 315 S Chestnut St McKinney, TX 75069

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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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Rangers 1B Jake Burger goes on the injured list for 2nd time this season

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/17 2:25A Associated Press

Texas placed Burger on the 10-day IL on Wednesday because of a left quad strain.

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.

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Property Managers: Let’s Connect!

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 7/17 5:39A bri@ccar.net

Property Managers: Let s Connect! National Association of Residential Property Managers Greater Dallas Chapter and CCAR Leasing and Property Management Joint Social Join us...

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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.

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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...

Protein Alternatives: Guide to Non-Meat & Plant-Based Options

Fit Men Cook 7/29 4:32A Kevin Curry

I still eat meat. I’m not here to tell you to stop. But a few years ago, I started paying more attention to what I was eating how much of it came from the same few sources,...

FUSIAN Names Champion as PR, Influencer Relations and Digital Media Agency of Record

Restaurant News 7/29 4:16A RestaurantNews.com

Popular Ohio-based sushi brand joins forces with leading marketing agency to accelerate growth Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) FUSIAN , the Ohio-born fast-casual...