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

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Frisco ISD subpoenaed for student names, records in connection to Karmelo Anthony case

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 7/25 1:40A Julia Falcon

The Frisco Independent School District has been subpoenaed to provide the names of students who were present during the deadly stabbing at a track meet at Kuykendall Stadium...

Texas AG Ken Paxton claimed three homes as primary residence, records show

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 7/24 6:09A CBS Texas

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and his wife , state Sen. Angela Paxton, are longtime owners of a $1.5 million house in a gated community in McKinney. In 2015, they snapped...

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 7/27 7:00P

Event date: July 28, 2025 Event Time: 06:30 PM - 10:30 PM Location: 1401 Wilson Creek Pkwy McKinney, TX 75069

Adult Co-Ed Indoor Volleyball League | OSRC

McKinney TX Parks & Recreation 7/23 7:00P

Event date: July 24, 2025 Event Time: 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM Location: 1201 E Louisiana St. 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

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...

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Little Explorers (3-5 years) - Registration Required

McKinney TX Library 7/23 7:00P

Event date: July 24, 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 7/23 7:00P

Event date: July 24, 2025 Event Time: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM Location: 6861 W. Eldorado Pkwy. McKinney, TX 75070

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

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Taco Bueno’s Charitable Program Provides Domestic Violence Charities with $487,000 in First...

Restaurant News 7/28 2:10A RestaurantNews.com

Tacos with a Purpose creates opportunity for guests to support those suffering from domestic violence while also receiving education on resources Dallas, TX (...

The Peach Cobbler Factory Accelerates Growth in Larger U.S. Cities

Restaurant News 7/25 2:11A RestaurantNews.com

( RestaurantNews.com ) Everyone knows that America’s love for Peach Cobbler was born and nurtured in the rural areas and smaller towns of the South. So, today it’s no...

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...

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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...

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Cowboys guard Rob Jones breaks bone in his neck and could miss months, he says

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/28 6:19A Associated Press

He had been working with the starters before getting injured in practice Sunday in California.

Rangers strike early, run winning streak to 6 with 8-1 victory over struggling Braves

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/28 3:20A Associated Press

Texas’ Corey Seager singled and walked to extend his on-base streak to 27 games, the majors’ longest current streak.

Wide receiver George Pickens fitting in with Cowboys in training camp

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/28 3:16A Associated Press

The Cowboys are confident George Pickens the player will be a problem for opponents because Pickens the person won’t cause problems.

Cowboys sign tight end Jake Ferguson to a 4-year, $52 million extension

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/28 3:03A Associated Press

The deal includes a $12 million signing bonus. A fourth-round pick in 2022, Ferguson is entering the final year of his rookie deal.

Astros place left-hander Brandon Walter on injured list with elbow inflammation

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/25 10:40A Associated Press

Walter becomes the 18th Houston player currently on the team’s IL.

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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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Dallas County reports 1st heat-related death of 2025

Spectrum Local News Health 7/25 8:39A Katharine Finnerty

Dallas County Health and Human Services on Thursday said the person who died was a man in his 60s with unknown pre-existing medical conditions.

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...

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EPA Says the Cost of Food Waste Has Nearly Doubled

Civil Eats 9/11 6:39A Rebekah Alvey

September 11, 2025 – American consumers are losing about $728 each year to food waste, nearly double previous estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). A...

The BEST Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever

Joyful Healthy Eats 9/10 11:00P Krista

If you ve been on the hunt for Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies that are chewy and delicious look no further! This recipe is our go to for a good reason each bite is soft, sweet and delicious with loads of...

As Extreme Weather Increases Flooding on Farms, Federal Support for Climate Resilience Evaporates

Civil Eats 9/9 10:01P Meg Wilcox

As a teen in the 1960s, Ray McCormick shouldered responsibility for managing his family’s 2,600-acre farm in southern Indiana. His father had taken an insurance job, crushed by major crops losses from...

Homemade Corn Tortillas

Love and Lemons 9/9 4:32A Jeanine Donofrio

You can t fully appreciate corn tortillas until you ve tried homemade ones. They re entirely different from the shelf-stable, store-bought kind. Instead of being dry and prone...

Nothing Bundt Cakes Spreads Fall Flavor With ‘Cheers to Autumn’ Collection

Restaurant News 9/8 7:00A RestaurantNews.com

America s No. 1 favorite brand brings back Pumpkin Spice and introduces a series of exclusive bakery creations, beginning Sept. 8 Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Nothing Bundt Cakes is celebrating...