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Woman charged with capital murder in 3-year-old son's death in child abuse case

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 12/9 7:18A Steven Rosenbaum

The mother of a 3-year-old boy has been charged with capital murder after her son died at a Dallas hospital. McKinney PD confirmed that Chelsea Berg, 30, was arrested on Monday. Her boyfriend,...

Families of 17 additional victims to file new lawsuit over alleged sexual abuse at Celina ISD,...

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 12/3 3:36A Steven Rosenbaum

Attorneys in one of the ongoing civil lawsuits against Celina ISD and a former teacher and coach Caleb Elliott are holding a news conference in McKinney Wednesday morning to...

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Happy Hour Fun With Friends to Warm You Up Inside & Out

District 121 12/16 3:00A District 121

Image Credit – Drazen Zigic/Shutterstock.com Meeting up with friends to share a drink at the end of the day is a great way to relax and recharge. Our McKinney bar and restaurant directory highlights...

Youth Basketball | Apex Centre

McKinney TX Parks & Recreation 12/11 6:00P

Event date: December 12, 2025 Event Time: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM Location: McKinney, TX 75069

BOOK REVIEW: THE GREENLEAF MURDERS (HISTORIC HOMES MYSTERY, #1) by R.J. Koreto

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 12/11 12:00A KAREN SIDDALL

The Greenleaf Murders Historic Homes Mystery, #1 by R.J. Koreto Was it the passion for the old family home that led to murder? The Greenleaf Murders is the first book in R.J. Koretos new cozy...

BOOK REVIEW: SNOWFALL by Jennifer Patricia O'Keeffe

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 12/11 12:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Snowfall by Jennifer Patricia OKeeffe Has an anxiety-ridden librarian met her perfect match during a snowstorm? Snowfall by Jennifer Patricia OKeeffe is a fun romance novella about an anxious...

BOOK REVIEW: THE STARLIGHT MINT SURPRISE MURDER (CHRISTMAS COOKIES) by Marla A. White

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 12/9 2:00A KAREN SIDDALL

The Starlight Mint Surprise Murder Christmas Cookies by Marla A. White Mels attempt at starting over leads to an attempt on her life! After an on-the-job injury leaves Emmeline Mel ORourke unable...

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Saturday Chess Meetup (All Ages)

McKinney TX Library 12/12 6:00P

Event date: December 13, 2025 Event Time: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM Location: 6861 W. Eldorado Pkwy. McKinney, TX 75070

Toddler Time (16 months-3 years) - Registration Required

McKinney TX Library 12/10 6:00P

Event date: December 11, 2025 Event Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Location: 6861 W. Eldorado Pkwy. McKinney, TX 75069

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World-Class Wine Competition Expands Horizons: Texas International Wine Competition (TXIWC) Partners...

Texas Wine Lover 12/10 6:50A Jeff Cope

Press Release The Texas International Wine Competition (TXIWC) invites amateur winemakers to compete alongside established vintners for top awards in one of North America s...

Feng Cha Appoints Dessie Brown, Jr. as Director of Marketing

Restaurant News 12/8 2:05A RestaurantNews.com

Dessie Brown, Jr. Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Feng Cha , the rapidly-growing U.S. boba tea brand known for its handcrafted drinks and vibrant community spaces, today...

Goode Partners / Sicilian Oven and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 12/8 12:06A RestaurantNews.com

Goode Partners/ Sicilian Oven, Layne s Chicken Fingers, Angry Chickz, White Castle, and Ono Hawaiian BBQ lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending December...

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Cute Holiday Style + The Best Sales!?

The Sister Studio 12/12 2:51A Jennifer Reed

TGIF, my friends!! We are one week out from Christmas break, and I can t wait!! I found some REALLY great items this week, including this $10 cozy pullover , affordable holiday party outfit ideas,...

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Cooper Flagg becomes youngest player to score 42 points but laments Mavericks' overtime loss to...

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/16 2:09A Associated Press

Flagg topped the previous mark of 37 set by LeBron James on Dec. 13, 2003 — in a 140-133 loss to the Utah Jazz on Monday night.

From no offers to the College Football Playoff, Cashius Howell has had an incredible rise

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/16 1:58A Associated Press

On Saturday, he’ll lead seventh-seeded Texas A&M against 10th-seeded Miami in the Aggies’ College Football Playoff debut.

Texas A&M promotes Holmon Wiggins to offensive coordinator

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/16 1:42A Associated Press

Wiggins will take over for Collin Klein, who was recently hired as Kansas State’s coach following the retirement of Chris Klieman.

Texas Rangers address needs by signing catcher Danny Jansen and reliever Tyler Alexander

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/16 1:37A Associated Press

The addition of Jansen on a $14.5 million, two-year contract pairs him with returner Kyle Higashioka to give the Rangers a veteran catching duo.

Rantanen, Duchene, Johnston each have goal and assist as Stars beat Kings 4-1

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/16 1:29A Associated Press

Oskar Back scored his first NHL-winning goal for the Stars, who are second in the overall standings.

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Dallas Area ZIP Code Ranked Top 5 in the U.S.

VIP Realty 12/10 2:58A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Dallas Area ZIP Code Ranked Top 5 in the U.S. In late 2025, a national relocation-tracking service named Lavon’s 75166 ZIP code the No. 5 hottest ZIP code in the entire United...

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Delayed care to 2 Black pregnant women highlights maternal health disparities

Spectrum Local News Health 12/3 3:21A Associated Press

While maternal mortality rates for white, Hispanic and Asian women fell in 2023, the rate for Black women barely budged.

$50 million rehab hospital coming to Denton

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 12/3 12:39A Trevor Mickle

An Alabama developer is investing nearly $50 million to build a specialized medical facility in Denton that will serve patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries and...

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Weekly Meal Plan #4

Joyful Healthy Eats 1/23 10:00P Krista

This healthy weekly meal plan has 5 days of easy breakfast and dinner recipes made from real, wholesome ingredients and a high protein focus in mind. Grab the free printable shopping list to make meal...

The Ultimate Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Joyful Healthy Eats 1/21 10:00P Krista

This Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe will be a favorite because it s a set it and forget it meal with plenty of vegetables, tender chicken and cilantro, and bonus it s creamy! A simple and...

Updated Federal Data Shows States With Little to No USDA Staff

Civil Eats 1/20 9:00P Rebekah Alvey

Recently updated federal data shows the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has 21 percent fewer employees since the start of the Trump administration, leaving some state...

Nothing Bundt Cakes Named America’s #1 Food Brand for Second Year in a Row

Restaurant News 1/20 6:49A RestaurantNews.com

America s No. 1 favorite food brand invites fans nationwide to join in the fun with VIP sweepstakes and limited-time BOGO Bundtlet offer Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) ...

Slow Cooker Barbacoa

Joyful Healthy Eats 1/18 10:00P Krista

Whether you use this Slow Cooker Barbacoa for tacos, stuff it in a sweet potato or just eat it as-is, you re going to love this easy recipe for tender, melt-in-your-mouth, super flavorful beef! Plus...