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Protecting Your Clients from Real Estate Fraud: What Every Agent Needs to Know

Lee Cullum to Receive the 2026 Texas Womans University Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award

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Top Stories: ➊ – Lennar vs. D.R. Horton: Biggest Home Builders in Dallas-Fort Worth (Wednesday), ➋ – North Texas mother tried to cover up her son's hot car death, went to McDonald's on the way to the ER: Affidavit (Wednesday), ➌ – Framber Valdez apologizes to César Salazar after hitting him with a pitch (Wednesday), ➍ – New technology makes life-saving progress against aneurysms in Texas (Wednesday), ➎ – Product Review for Yeego 24″ Dual Zone Wine Fridge (Friday)

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58-year-old Plano man sentenced to 50 years in prison for continuous sexual abuse of a young girl,...

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 8/12 10:49A Briauna Brown

A 58-year-old Plano man will spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted for the continuous sexual abuse of a child, the Collin County District Attorney's Office announced Tuesday....

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CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW - SPOONS: A FAMILY STORY OF ENDURING LOSS by J. Corn

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 8/15 3:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Spoons by J. Corn Colorful, simple, and comforting story about missing and remembering our loved ones who have passed on. Spoons by J. Corn is a helpful childrens picture book about how we can...

Lee Cullum to Receive the 2026 Texas Womans University Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 8/13 5:41A Juliette DC

Texas Womans University (TWU) will present the 2026 Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award to award-winning veteran journalist Lee Cullum at the Dallas Leadership Luncheon, set for February 17,...

BOOK REVIEW: SINS OF THE FATHER (DETECTIVE NATHAN PARKER, #4) by James L'Etoile

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 8/13 12:45A KAREN SIDDALL

Sins of the Father Detective Nathan Parker, #4 by James LEtoile A threat from Parkers past teams up with a dangerous new foe. Sins of the Father is the fourth book in author James LEtoiles...

How to Celebrate the Kids Going Back to School

District 121 8/12 4:00A District 121

Image Credit – District 121 In the blink of an eye, it already seems that summer break is winding down and North Texas students will head back to school soon. Check out the directory for McKinney’s #1...

CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW: GRANDMA YOGINI by Raven Howell, illustrated by Alexander Santos

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 8/11 3:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Grandma Yogini by Raven Howell Illustrated by Alexander Santos This talented grandma is full of surprises! Grandma Yogini is a new childrens picture book by Raven Howell and illustrated by...

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Birdcall and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 8/18 12:59A RestaurantNews.com

Birdcall, Bumpers, Rita s Italian Ice, Taco Bell. and Rock N Roll Sushi lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending August 17, 2025. 1) Birdcall Is Headed...

Rock N’ Roll Sushi Signs Area Development Agreement to Return to Dallas-Fort Worth

Restaurant News 8/12 6:16A RestaurantNews.com

Franchisees plan three locations, eye Waxahachie and the surrounding cities Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Rock N Roll Sushi is set to make its long-awaited return to...

Carter Creek and South Coast Wineries Win Medals at 2025 Sunset International Competition

Texas Wine Lover 8/12 12:31A Jeff Cope

Press Release Carter Creek Winery and South Coast Winery , both owned by family-operated Carter Hospitality, earned distinction among the best in the West, bringing home...

Urban Cookhouse Now Open in Prosper

Crave DFW 8/11 9:31A Steven Doyle

Urban Cookhouse is set to debut its first Texas outpost at the Gates of Prosper on Monday, August 11. The popular “Buy Local. Eat Urban,” concept was originally introduced in Alabama. Owned and...

Dickey’s Barbecue Celebrates National Sandwich Month with New Sandwich Buffet and Exclusive Savings

Restaurant News 8/8 9:32A RestaurantNews.com

Catering Gets a Flavor Upgrade with Customizable Sandwich Options and a 10% Discount This August Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) In honor of National Sandwich Month this...

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25+ Affordable Workwear Outfits??

The Sister Studio 8/17 4:03A Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday, my friends! We survived the first week of school over here it was a whirlwind!! I hope everyone had a wonderful week. I put together 25 different workwear outfits for you today: these...

THE RICH SHADE EVERY FALL WARDROBE NEEDS: CHOCOLATE BROWN

The Middle Page 8/16 5:31A Cathy Williamson

THE RICH SHADE EVERY FALL WARDROBE NEEDS: CHOCOLATE BROWN Happy Saturday! What a whirlwind of a week this has been for me. We got back from Montana on Monday and went straight into work mode. I don t...

Your Weekly Dose of Outfit Inspo!??

The Sister Studio 8/8 1:24A Jennifer Reed

TGIF, my friends! I can t believe the end of summer (at least for us!) is here. My kids start school next week and I feel like this summer has truly gone by in the blink of an eye. I ve been trying to...

WHY EVERY WOMAN OVER 50 NEEDS A GREAT T-SHIRT DRESS

The Middle Page 8/6 8:50A Cathy Williamson

Why Every Woman Over 50 Needs a Great T-Shirt Dress (Now and Into Fall) Let s talk about one of the most underrated pieces in a woman s wardrobe: the t-shirt dress . If you re over 50 and living in...

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No. 1 Texas, No. 2 Penn St each place 3 players on Associated Press preseason All-America first...

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/18 9:05A Associated Press

The AP All-America team for this season will be released in December.

TCU sets sights on Big 12 title with Hoover leading the charge

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/18 2:35A Associated Press

This is the second year with defensive coordinator Andy Avalos, the former Boise State head coach.

Texas Tech's Joey McGuire feels the pressure after cash-driven roster overhaul

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/18 2:23A Associated Press

Expectations are as high as ever on the South Plains of Lubbock, Texas.

Former Texas receiver Isaiah Bond cleared of sexual assault charges by Collin County grand jury

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/15 5:01A Spectrum News Staff

Bond says he has signed with the Cleveland Browns.

Brian Schottenheimer credits time with Pete Carroll in helping become a more well-rounded coach

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/15 2:58A Associated Press

Carroll’s relentless desire to create competition was an aspect that particularly captivated Schottenheimer.

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Protecting Your Clients from Real Estate Fraud: What Every Agent Needs to Know

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 8/14 9:31A bri@ccar.net

Protecting Your Clients from Real Estate Fraud: What Every Agent Needs to Know By: Meghan Koch, Business Development at Republic Title Plano Allen and Vice Chair of the CCAR Affiliate Committee Fraud...

Best Neighborhoods in Keller, Texas

VIP Realty 8/14 4:29A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Best Neighborhoods in Keller, Texas Keller, Texas—a picturesque suburb in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex—offers a small-town charm with all the amenities of a big city...

Unlock Your New MetroTex Benefits + Member Portal on Sept. 2

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 8/7 4:18A bri@ccar.net

Unlock Your New MetroTex Benefits + Member Portal on Sept. 2 Mark your calendar, big things are coming September 2! Starting Tuesday, September 2, we officially enter a New Era of Service! You’ll...

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Texas health officials declare end of measles outbreak

Spectrum Local News Health 8/18 5:50A Katharine Finnerty

Ninety-nine people were hospitalized, and two school-aged children died in the measles outbreak that began in late winter.

North Texas hospitals spent billions on uncompensated care in 2024

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/15 1:51A Davie Nguyen

Dallas-Fort Worth's strong and diverse health care sector is on full display in the new edition of our hospitals list — along with its caring nature. Dive into the data and...

Sticker shock is coming for employer health plans in 2026. Here's why.

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/14 8:43A Andy Medici

An increasingly popular class of drugs is just one of the factors fueling the sticker shock.

Advocates worry drug overdoses will rise due to federal cuts

Spectrum Local News Health 8/12 4:15A Geraldine Torrellas

Overdose deaths declined between 2023 to 2024 and advocates attribute this to naloxone distribution.

Tips for easing back to school anxiety in kids

Spectrum Local News Health 8/10 7:32A Nicole Clark, PhD

For many kids, going back to school triggers anxiety and even depression. But for parents, there are strategies to help your kids adjust.

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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...

Twin Hospitality Group Inc. Appoints Lexi Burns as Chief People Officer

Restaurant News 9/8 5:40A RestaurantNews.com

Lexi Burns Experiential Restaurant Franchisor Leans into Synergies with Twin Peaks Veteran Taking on Human Resources and Organizational Development Responsibilities for Sister Chain, Smokey Bones...

Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Joyful Healthy Eats 9/7 11:00P Krista

These Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Zucchini Boats will be your new weeknight meal tradition! Zucchini halves stuffed with chicken, tossed in marinara sauce, topped with melty mozzarella and baked to...

Creamed Corn

Love and Lemons 9/4 4:10A Jeanine Donofrio

Don t buy creamed corn in a can—this recipe is easy to make from scratch! It calls for 8 basic ingredients, comes together in a single skillet, and tastes SO much better than...