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Top Stories: ➊ – Legendary Restaurant Brands and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week (Monday), ➋ – You’re going to LOVE this week’s finds! (Sunday), ➌ – Malik Thomas' 23 points and Thijs De Ridder's 17 lead No. 16 Virginia past SMU 72-68 (Saturday), ➍ – Nothing Bundt Cakes Named America’s #1 Food Brand for Second Year in a Row (Tuesday), ➎ – Restaurant Franchise News from Juice It Up!, Gyro Republic, Jersey Mike’s Subs, and More! (Tuesday)

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Ken Paxton, Angela Paxton divorce records unsealed after Collin County judge's ruling

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 12/19 8:26A S.E. Jenkins

A Collin County judge ordered Friday that records in the divorce of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and his wife, state Sen. Angela Paxton, be unsealed. The order came after...

Years after a deadly masked shooting in Frisco went cold, a McKinney man gets life in prison

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 12/18 3:02A Julia Falcon

A McKinney man will spend the rest of his life in prison for a 2017 Frisco murder that went unsolved for years before detectives reopened the cold case and uncovered new...

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,...

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Youth Basketball | Apex Centre

McKinney TX Parks & Recreation 12/18 6:00P

Event date: December 19, 2025 Event Time: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM Location: McKinney, TX 75069

BOOK REVIEW: CERTAIN SENSIBILITIES by Sondra Rice Newman

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 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...

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...

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...

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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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Layne’s Chicken Fingers Appoints Cuyler Esposito as Vice President of Culture Operations

Restaurant News 12/18 11:47P RestaurantNews.com

Cuyler Esposito The former multi-unit franchisee joins the leadership team to prioritize culture-first operations as the chicken finger franchise rapidly expands its national...

Rock N’ Roll Sushi Caps 2025 With Strong Growth and High-Voltage Momentum

Restaurant News 12/17 10:15A RestaurantNews.com

Popular American-Japanese fusion concept marked by strategic expansion and new restaurateurs Mobile, AL ( RestaurantNews.com ) Rock N Roll Sushi closed the year with broader...

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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Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland may need another surgery on his foot, AP source says

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/19 2:00A Associated Press

Regardless of the decision on surgery, Bland's season is probably over with three games to go.

Cooper Flagg and Anthony Davis lead Mavericks past Pistons, 116-114 in overtime

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/19 1:36A Associated Press

The Pistons played without two starters much of the night.

Rangers sign former All-Star reliever Alexis Díaz to a $1 million, 1-year contract

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/19 1:32A Associated Press

The team announced the signing of the hard-throwing 29-year-old right-handed free agent on Tuesday night.

Wyatt Johnston scores 2, Roope Hintz has goal and assist as Stars beat Sharks 5-3

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/19 1:28A Associated Press

Roope Hintz had a goal and an assist, and Justin Hryckowian and Jamie Benn also scored for Dallas.

Dolphins benching Tua Tagovailoa for rookie and former Texas QB Quinn Ewers, AP source says

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/17 4:20A Mike D'Alonzo, Associated Press

Ewers, drafted 231st by Miami, was the former QB for the University of Texas Longhorns.

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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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Colossal Foundation doubles funding to $100 million for de-extinction mission

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 12/17 1:00A Noor Adatia

The Dallas company working to bring back the woolly mammoth just doubled its nonprofit funding to $100 million. Find out which other extinct species are on the revival list...

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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...

Weekly Meal Plan #3

Joyful Healthy Eats 1/16 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...