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TWU Celebrates National Day on Writing: Free Webinar on College Admissions and Scholarship Essays

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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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TWU Celebrates National Day on Writing: Free Webinar on College Admissions and Scholarship Essays

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 10/13 3:56A Juliette DC

WHO/WHAT Texas Womans University will host In Your College Era: Admissions Essay Writing Workshop , a free webinar designed to demystify the essay-writing process for high school seniors, parents and...

Youth Volleyball | Apex Centre

McKinney TX Parks & Recreation 10/12 6:00P

Event date: October 13, 2025 Event Time: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM Location: McKinney, TX 75069

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,...

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Baby & Me (0-10 Months) - Registration Required

McKinney TX Library 10/12 6:00P

Event date: October 13, 2025 Event Time: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Location: 6861 W Eldorado Parkway McKinney, TX 75070

Related: Little Explorers (3-5 Years) - Registration Required McKinney TX Library, Toddler Time (16 Months-3 Years) - Registration Required McKinney TX Library, Wobblers & Walkers (10-20 Months) - Registration Required McKinney TX Library

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

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

Music & Movement Storytime (3-5 Years) - Registration Required

McKinney TX Library 10/6 6:00P

Event date: October 7, 2025 Event Time: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Location: 6861 W Eldorado Parkway McKinney, TX 75070

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Setting the Record Straight: Dickey’s Barbecue Pit’s Story of Strength and Renewal

Restaurant News 10/13 1:18A RestaurantNews.com

How America s Largest Barbecue Franchise Reclaimed Growth and Defied Industry Decline Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Amidst negative headlines sensationalizing restaurant...

Twin Hospitality Group and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 10/12 11:54P RestaurantNews.com

Twin Hospitality Group, Rita s, Applebee s, Perkins, and Mr Brews lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending October 12, 2025. 1) Twin Hospitality Group...

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 (...

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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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Cowboys' 32nd-ranked defense looking for answers after giving up 30 points for fourth time

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/13 3:09A Associated Press

Adding insult to injury, the loss came largely at the hands of one of team owner Jerry Jones' former employees — castoff Rico Dowdle.

Injured Cowboys running back Miles Sanders is out for the season, team executive says

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/13 2:48A Associated Press

The running back was on a one-year contract with the team.

No. 3 Indiana has its highest ranking ever in AP Top 25, Texas, USC back in the rankings

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/13 2:42A Associated Press

Ohio State and Miami remained the top two teams while the Hoosiers earned a four-spot promotion for their 10-point win at then-No. 3 Oregon.

Texas Tech's tortilla tradition is falling flat with coach Joey McGuire after penalties

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/13 2:29A Associated Press

Big 12 athletic directors in the offseason voted to approve a policy to discipline home teams for fans throwing items on the field.

Owen Wolff, Austin snap LAFC's 6-game win streak with 1-0 victory

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/13 2:15A Associated Press

Austin (13-12-8) has 47 points and will be the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference for the MLS Cup playoffs, which begin Oct. 22.

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One soaring insurance cost is forcing employers into a tough decision

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 10/13 7:21A Andy Medici

One of the most coveted benefits for employees is also a chief culprit of soaring costs. It's forcing many employers to make a touch decision.

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.

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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 ) ...