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Job Search Workshop in Allen to Provide Road Map for Successful Career Strategies

Celebrate the Original Texas Twinkie at Hutchins BBQ on Oct. 16

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Top Stories: ➊ – Discovering Adega Vinho’s and Signor Vineyard’s New Tasting Rooms in Fredericksburg (Wednesday), ➋ – Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Brings the Flavor to the 2025 Holiday Season with Full-Service Catering (Friday), ➌ – TGI Fridays Accelerates Global Growth with Major Development Agreements in India and Mexico (Friday), ➍ – Cozy Season: AMAZON EDITION?? (Thursday), ➎ – Truck driver rescued while hanging off bridge meets McKinney firefighters who saved him (Thursday)

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Collin County school district takes closer look at security, new policies after another high school...

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 10/8 5:34A Amelia Mugavero

The Community Independent School District in Collin County is taking a closer look at campus safety after another lockdown at Community High School . District leaders met...

Man sentenced to life in prison for deadly 2023 shooting outside a Frisco Walmart

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 9/30 2:53A Steven Rosenbaum

A Louisiana man will spend the rest of his life in Texas prison after a Collin County jury convicted him of capital murder stemming from a 2023 shooting outside of a Frisco...

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MRT Presents: National Pastime

McKinney TX Performing Arts 10/9 6:00P

Event date: October 10, 2025 Event Time: 08:00 PM - 10:30 PM Location: 111 N. Tennessee St. McKinney, TX 75069

Job Search Workshop in Allen to Provide Road Map for Successful Career Strategies

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 10/8 3:00A Martha Jane Brounoff

Do you feel that your career is at a crossroads? Are you trying to move forward or expand in a different direction, but are not sure how to go about it? If so, come join the St. Jude Career Alliance...

BOOK REVIEW: REAP THE WIND by Joel Burcat

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 10/6 11:58P KAREN SIDDALL

Reap the Wind by Joel Burcat Riveting road trip during a massive and unexpected hurricane-force storm. Reap the Wind is the new climate-fiction road trip thriller by veteran author Joel Burcat,...

BOOK REVIEW: COLD GIRLS by Maxine Rae

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 10/6 11:23P KAREN SIDDALL

Cold Girls by Maxine Rae A strong debut novel about friendship, loss, survival, and moving forward. Cold Girls is the debut novel by Maxine Rae about the growth of a deep friendship between two...

Youth Volleyball | Apex Centre

McKinney TX Parks & Recreation 10/5 6:00P

Event date: October 6, 2025 Event Time: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM Location: McKinney, TX 75069

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

McKinney TX Library 10/8 6:00P

Event date: October 9, 2025 Event Time: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM Location: 6861 W Eldorado Parkway McKinney, TX 75070

Related: Kids Art Studio (K-5th Grade) - Registration Required McKinney TX Library

Little Explorers (3-5 Years) - Registration Required

McKinney TX Library 10/8 6:00P

Event date: October 9, 2025 Event Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Location: 6861 W Eldorado Parkway McKinney, TX 75070

Creative Writers Workshop (Adults) - Registration Required

McKinney TX Library 10/7 6:00P

Event date: October 8, 2025 Event Time: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM Location: 6861 W Eldorado Parkway McKinney, TX 75070

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Restivo Family Cellars Reopens with New Hours for the Fall

Texas Wine Lover 10/10 12:28A John Harvey

Andy and Jessica Restivo On a hot day last week, we met Jessica and Andy Restivo. They were waiting for us under the signature tree on their wine labels. It’s a twisted...

Rita’s Accelerates Growth with Strategic Corporate Investment and Sunbelt Market Seeding

Restaurant News 10/9 8:00A RestaurantNews.com

Frozen treat concept marks milestone with Savannah acquisition, launches drive-thru-focused strategy to build and resell regional portfolios Philadelphia, PA (...

SSCP-Owned Applebee’s in Texas, California and Virginia Encourage Guests To ‘Buy a Hero a Bud’ in...

Restaurant News 10/9 6:03A RestaurantNews.com

Applebee s franchise partner expects to sell 10,000 Bud Light beers for America s veterans; all residual funds to benefit nonprofit, Folds of Honor Dallas, TX (...

Celebrate the Original Texas Twinkie at Hutchins BBQ on Oct. 16

Crave DFW 10/8 4:40A Steven Doyle

Hutchins BBQ is firing up the pits for its third annual, brand-founded National Texas Twinkie Day on Wednesday, Oct. 16! This beloved event celebrates the fan-favorite creation that started it all:...

Restaurant Franchise News from Broken Yolk Café, Hawaiian Bros, Moxies, and More!

Restaurant News 10/7 12:58A RestaurantNews.com

Catch up on the latest restaurant franchise news from Broken Yolk Café, Hawaiian Bros, Moxies, Dickey s Barbecue Pit, Mountain Mike s Pizza, Taziki s Mediterranean Café, Del...

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ENDS TODAY: So Many SAVINGS!??‍♀️?

The Sister Studio 10/8 4:10A Jennifer Reed

BIG SALES HAPPENING TODAY! + Prime is finishing up today with the FINAL DAY! As I mentioned yesterday, the beauty deals are really, really good! I rounded up my favorites HERE . I also included the...

PRIME DAY: The Best of The Best!?

The Sister Studio 10/7 3:09A Jennifer Reed

Wahooooo! Prime Day is HERE!! The beauty deals always continue to impress me, and I rounded up my favorites HERE . I also found quite a few fashion items that really caught my eye. I hope this makes...

WHY A BLAZER IS THE ULTIMATE FALL WARDROBE ESSENTIAL

The Middle Page 10/1 1:47A Cathy Williamson

Why a Blazer Is the Ultimate Fall Wardrobe Essential When the temperatures and leaves begin to change, one piece always rises to the top of my fall wardrobe: the blazer. It s that magical layer that...

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Dallas Trinity FC player talks her experience playing professional soccer while being hard of...

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/12 6:00A Blessing Iwuchukwu

The team said Foster is the first hard-of-hearing female player to compete at the Division I professional level in women's soccer.

Unranked Texas looks more like the preseason No. 1 it was in win over rival No. 6 Oklahoma

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/12 3:37A Associated Press

The Longhorns get to keep the golden hat for the second year in a row with the win.

Savannah Bananas coming to Texas in 2026; ticket lottery available now

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/10 4:12A Mike D'Alonzo

The Banana Ball schedule for 2026 includes stops across Texas. The ticket lottery is open now.

TCU's addition of Olivia Miles lifts defending Big 12 champs to top of preseason poll

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/10 1:56A Associated Press

Miles, who played four seasons at Notre Dame, is the latest transfer to boost the hopes of the Frogs under coach Mark Campbell.

Stars overcome Connor's hat trick to hold off the Jets 5-4 in Gulutzan's return

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/10 1:36A Associated Press

Gulutzan took over for the fired Pete DeBoer during the offseason.

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New $100K fee for H-1B visas worries head of DFW Hospital Council

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/30 5:04A Noor Adatia

President Trump's new H-1B visa fee has North Texas hospitals scrambling to find solutions as they face potential physician shortages, especially in rural areas.

Dallas' tallest skyscraper deal inches closer with incentives package on table

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/29 12:36A Noor Adatia

Big changes appear on the horizon for the tallest skyscraper in Dallas and four city blocks surrounding it. Two prominent developers are getting closer to acquiring Bank of...

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Farmers Struggle With Tariffs, Despite China Deal to Buy US Soybeans

Civil Eats 11/3 9:01P Lisa Held

In Brief • President Donald Trump’s stated goal for tariffs is to bolster U.S. food production, but it’s unclear whether that will happen. • Farmers face shaky markets, not knowing when or to what...

Easy & Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Joyful Healthy Eats 11/2 10:00P Krista

This hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe is filled with vegetables, tender chicken, smoky chipotle peppers, and fresh cilantro, making it both filling and flavorful! It ll be your new go to soup on...

Poultry Plants Consistently Violate Salmonella Standards, Report Finds

Civil Eats 11/2 9:01P Lisa Held

In Brief • Salmonella, a bacteria, is the leading cause of death from foodborne illnesses in the U.S. • The USDA sets standards for salmonella testing at processing plants,...

Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Brings the Flavor to the 2025 Holiday Season with Full-Service Catering

Restaurant News 10/31 9:23A RestaurantNews.com

From family feasts to corporate celebrations, Soulman s Bar-B-Que delivers stress-free holiday gatherings filled with slow-smoked flavor and Texas hospitality. Dallas, TX (...

TGI Fridays Accelerates Global Growth with Major Development Agreements in India and Mexico

Restaurant News 10/31 5:53A RestaurantNews.com

Iconic Americana Brand Announces Master Franchise Agreements to Open Over 100 New Restaurants as International Momentum Continues to Build Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) ...