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St. Andrew Children's Nativity Service
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Service of Comfort and Hope at St. Andrew
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Allen Community Jazz Band brings Cheer
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DFW Airport closed to most non-commercial air traffic on Monday amid shutdown, FAA says

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 11/10 2:39A Steven Rosenbaum

The Federal Aviation Administration has closed Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport to most non-commercial air traffic Monday as air traffic control staffing shortages...

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Youth Volleyball | Apex Centre

McKinney TX Parks & Recreation 11/16 6:00P

Event date: November 17, 2025 Event Time: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM Location: McKinney, TX 75069

2025 Gift Guide: Gifts For Him

Tanya Foster 11/16 2:00A Tanya Foster

Happy Monday! Today I’m sharing my next 2025 Gift Guide for the holidays - GIFTS FOR HIM . These gift ideas are perfect for the husband, boyfriend, son, nephew, you name it. Men can be so tricky to...

From Pancakes to Cocktails – Get Breakfast & Brunch With Us

District 121 11/11 2:00A District 121

Image Credit – Hina.bakht/Shutterstock.com When McKinney residents are ready for a break from the usual, they look to the city’s festive premier events, entertainment and dining space , District 121....

BOOK REVIEW: THE LAST WOMAN by John Willingham

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

The Last Woman by John Willingham The last resident of a bypassed Texas town reflects on her tumultuous and tragic 80 years of life. The Last Woman by John Willingham is the well-told story of...

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

McKinney TX Library 11/16 6:00P

Event date: November 17, 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 11/12 6:00P

Event date: November 13, 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

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

McKinney TX Library 11/10 6:00P

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

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CRÚ Wine Bar & Bistro Appoints New Board of Directors to Guide Next Chapter of Growth

Restaurant News 11/17 6:56A RestaurantNews.com

Strategic leadership expansion strengthens foundation for long-term success and nationwide development Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) CRÚ Wine Bar & Bistro , renowned for...

Twin Hospitality Group to Acquire Eight Twin Peaks Franchise Locations in Florida

Restaurant News 11/17 4:57A RestaurantNews.com

Strategic Acquisition Expected to Strengthen Balance Sheet Through Enhanced EBITDA Generation Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Twin Hospitality Group Inc. (“Twin...

East Coast Wings + Grill and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 11/16 11:45P RestaurantNews.com

East Coast Wings + Grill, Rita s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, Chili Shack, Shawarma Press, and Wings and Rings lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending...

Holiday Dining Made Easy: Buca di Beppo’s Thanksgiving Feast Offers Savory Solutions For Stress-Free...

Restaurant News 11/13 2:33A RestaurantNews.com

Skip the stress while giving thanks with Buca s made- for-sharing Thanksgiving Feast menu available for dine-in, carry-out, delivery and catering Dallas, TX (...

Texas Hill Country Wineries Christmas Wine Affair Passport 2025 – Get Tickets Now!

Texas Wine Lover 11/13 12:29A Jeff Cope

Tickets are now on sale for the Texas Hill Country Wineries’ (THCW s) Christmas Wine Affair Passport . The Passport event will take place from November 24th to December 19th,...

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CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR THE GIRLS

The Middle Page 11/14 1:17A Cathy Williamson

GOLD EARRINGS // MAKEUP BRUSH COLLECTION // PICKLEBALL BAG // GOLD COIN NECKLACE // ROBE // LEOPARD PRINT UGG // PLAID SERAPE // LEOPARD PRINT BEANIE // MAKEUP MIRROR // FUR-TRIMMED PONCHO // LARIAT...

FAIR ISLE SWEATERS ARE STILL GOING STRONG FOR FALL AND WINTER

The Middle Page 11/8 2:29A Cathy Williamson

Why Fair Isle Sweaters Are Still Going Strong for Fall & Winter 2025 Hello, ladies! I hope you all have been well! I came home from our lovely European vacation to a crazy week of catching up,...

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AP Player of the Week: Texas A&M's Marcel Reed overcame bad start to lead program's biggest...

Spectrum Local News Sports 11/17 5:52A Associated Press

Reed threw for a career-high 439 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Aggies' comeback from a 27-point halftime deficit to remain undefeated.

Michigan and TCU climb into top 10 of women's AP Top 25 after big wins over ranked opponents

Spectrum Local News Sports 11/17 5:23A Associated Press

Michigan's win over Notre Dame was its biggest ever over a Top 25 team, and No. 10 TCU moved up seven places.

Post Malone to headline annual Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving halftime performance

Spectrum Local News Sports 11/17 4:20A Laura Baker

The Dallas Cowboys announced Post Malone will bring his blend of country, rock and hip-hop to their Thanksgiving game against the Chiefs.

Georgia up to No. 4 in AP poll, Sooners back in top 10 and Mean Green ranked for 1st time since...

Spectrum Local News Sports 11/17 2:38A Associated Press

Oregon and Texas Tech were tied for No. 6, and Oklahoma rose three spots to No. 8 following its win at Alabama.

Washington and Flagg power Mavericks to a 138-133 OT win over the Trail Blazers

Spectrum Local News Sports 11/17 2:38A Associated Press

Dallas (4-10) snapped a three-game skid with the win.

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Hospitals, health giants pile into suit alleging price fixing by 'mafia enforcer' for insurers

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 11/12 11:00P Matt Hooke

The nation’s largest health insurance companies stand accused of conspiring to suppress reimbursement rates for hundreds of millions of medical procedures. They call it...

The number of whooping cough cases in Texas is the highest it’s been in 11 years

Spectrum Local News Health 11/11 5:20A Associated Press

The uptick in whooping cough has coincided with a decline in vaccination rates for the illness, according to disease experts.

De-extinction 'decacorn' Colossal opens wallet for first acquisition

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 11/4 1:01A Noor Adatia

Colossal announced Nov. 4 it has acquired ViaGen Pets and Equine, a firm that’s considered a leader in animal cloning. This deal marks a union between two life sciences...

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Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad With Apple & Pomegranate

Joyful Healthy Eats 12/17 10:00P Krista

Thinly sliced Brussels sprouts are jazzed up with crisp apples, juicy pomegranate arils, crunchy pecans, and white cheddar in this festive Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad. The perfect fall inspired...

BOOK REVIEW: CERTAIN SENSIBILITIES by Sondra Rice Newman

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 12/17 1:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Certain Sensibilities by Sondra Rice Newman Touching and tender May-December romance. Certain Sensibilities is a contemporary womens fiction novel by Sondra Rice Newman that tells the unique and...

30 Best Christmas Side Dishes

Love and Lemons 12/17 3:16A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

These Christmas side dishes include everything you need for a delicious holiday feast! They range from fan-favorite potato recipes to stunning winter vegetables, fresh salads,...

Exclusive: Senator Schiff Introduces Bill to Support ‘Alternative Protein’ Development

Civil Eats 12/17 2:00A Lisa Held

December 17, 2025 – Senator Adam Schiff (D-California) will introduce legislation today to direct more than $500 million in federal support over the next five years toward...

US Dietary Guideline Reforms Are Coming, and Health Experts Are Concerned

Civil Eats 12/16 9:01P Rebekah Alvey

Article Summary • Members of the Trump administration and the Make America Healthy Again movement have repeatedly criticized the process, and the advisory committee, behind the Dietary Guidelines for...