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Elaine’s Cocktail Kitchen Brings European Style and Sophistication to Downtown Frisco

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Top Stories: ➊ – Eovaldi outduels Soriano in the Rangers' 6-3 victory over the Angels (Thursday), ➋ – Hillmon hits tiebreaking 3 with 2.6 seconds left, scores career-high 21 points as Dream beat Wings (Thursday), ➌ – Jose Altuve's four-hit game powers Astros to 9-1 win over Nationals (Thursday), ➍ – Carlos Correa is reuniting with the Astros after a trade from the dismantled Twins (Friday), ➎ – Cowboys’ Micah Parsons requests trade from team on social media (Friday)

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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....

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Adult Slow Pitch Softball Leagues | Summer

McKinney TX Parks & Recreation 7/20 7:00P

Event date: July 21, 2025 Event Time: 06:30 PM - 10:30 PM Location: 1401 Wilson Creek Pkwy McKinney, TX 75069

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...

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

McKinney TX Library 7/21 7:00P

Event date: July 22, 2025 Event Time: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Location: 6861 W. Eldorado Pkwy. McKinney, TX 75070

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

Classics Book Club (Adults) - Registration Required

McKinney TX Library 7/19 7:00P

Event date: July 20, 2025 Event Time: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM Location: McKinney, TX 75069

Related: Crochet Club (6th-12th Grade) - 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

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Elaine’s Cocktail Kitchen Brings European Style and Sophistication to Downtown Frisco

Crave DFW 7/22 5:37A Steven Doyle

Now open in the Rail District at 8763 7th St, Elaine’s Cocktail Kitchen blends European charm with modern Texas flavor. Created by Alora Hospitality Group, the cozy 44-seat lounge offers shareable...

A Texas Wine Combo: Copper Rose Wine and Noblemen Wines

Texas Wine Lover 7/22 2:19A Robin English-Bircher

I had heard about a new wine shop in San Antonio back in March, but I did not get a chance to visit until the Summer Solstice. Copper Rose Wine had a preview of Noblemen...

Five Trees Winery: Rooted in Family

Texas Wine Lover 7/17 11:08P Ron Martin

Just outside the storied town of Kilgore, Texas, where pine trees give way to open fields and gentle hills, there’s a small winery and vineyard that’s growing something...

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...

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Vacation Looks and SO MUCH MORE!

The Sister Studio 7/22 3:15A Jennifer Reed

Happy Tuesday, my friends! I hope everyone s week is off to a great start. I m sitting here sipping my coffee and decided to up all my favorite finds as of late for you! I went on a girls trip to...

WHY EVERY WOMAN OVER 50 NEEDS A STRAPLESS WHITE DRESS THIS SUMMER

The Middle Page 7/21 2:21A Cathy Williamson

The Essential White Summer Dress for Women Over 50 Hi, ladies! How are all of you? We just got back from the most amazing three days in Miami at the Four Seasons Surf Club . I had no idea this place...

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...

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Texas Fury Texans high school girls flag football team win championship title

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/21 3:45A Associated Press, Christine Sanc

The team, represented by the Houston Texans, is made up of athletes from the Austin area.

Chiefs' Rashee Rice to participate in training camp despite jail sentence

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/21 3:32A Associated Press

This comes three days after Rice was sentenced to 30 days in jail and five years of probation for a crash in Dallas that injured multiple people.

Christian Walker’s go-ahead HR in the 6th inning propels Astros past Mariners 11-3

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/21 2:57A Associated Press

The Astros have scored at least nine runs in a game 11 times this season. They are 11-0 in those games.

Call it a comeback! Hutchinson, McCaffrey, Prescott, McCarthy aiming to bounce back from injuries

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/21 2:56A Associated Press

The Cowboys are counting on Prescott to bounce back to help them get back to the playoffs following a three-year postseason run with just seven wins.

'Together For Texas': Rangers to sell T-shirts to help flood relief efforts

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/18 7:28A Katharine Finnerty

The team will be selling a “Together For Texas” T-shirt throughout its series against the Detroit Tigers this weekend.

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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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Eating Healthy While Traveling: A Comprehensive Guide for On-the-Go Nutrition

Fit Men Cook 8/5 9:24P Kevin Curry

Let s be real eating healthy while travelling is a big deal. You re always on the move, your schedule is, to say the least, full, and a lot of the time, the food around you...

Love & Lemons Cooking Club – August!

Love and Lemons 8/5 6:54A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Our Cooking Club is a fun way to celebrate the Love & Lemons community of readers. The concept is super simple—each month, I choose a recipe. You make it, and you leave a...

Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Comprehensive Guide to Foods and Benefits

Fit Men Cook 8/5 4:41A Kevin Curry

There was a time when I looked healthy but felt like hell. I had muscle. I had energy on the outside. But inside, my mind was foggy, my skin was flaring, and I kept waking up...

Classic Frozen Margarita Recipe

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/3 11:00P Krista

Step away from the bottled margarita mix! This Classic Frozen Margarita recipe tastes SO much better than the restaurant and it s easy to make at home. You don t need to rent one of those giant frozen...

The Crowd-Pleasing Dinner I Make Every August

Love and Lemons 8/3 4:08A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Everyone goes crazy for corn and tomatoes in August, but there’s one unsung veggie that’s at its peak right now too… Eggplant! I’m planning to cook with it as much as I can...