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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...

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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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Chill at Home and on the Go: Ca’Lefort Wine Station

Texas Wine Lover 12/23 12:15A Robin English-Bircher

We received the product for review and all opinions are our own. For those who need a solid wine chiller with a few bells and whistles, the Model KCC2-04 Ca’Lefort Wine...

Twin Peaks Launches Postseason College Bowl Games Sweepstakes

Restaurant News 12/22 9:04A RestaurantNews.com

Fans Can Score Big With a Chance at $200,000 and Lodge-Level Prizes ( RestaurantNews.com ) What: Twin Peaks is kicking off bowl season with the Twin Peaks Postseason Bowl...

Twin Peaks Brings New Lodge to Omaha

Restaurant News 12/22 6:28A RestaurantNews.com

Sports bar concept with scratch kitchen introduces two full-size bars, 64 taps, wall-to-wall screens and a patio built for fans Omaha, NE ( RestaurantNews.com ) Twin Peaks ,...

Taco Bell and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 12/21 11:56P RestaurantNews.com

Taco Bell, California Pizza Kitchen, Mountain Mike s Pizza, Pizza Inn, and Konala lead RestaurantNews.com’s Top 20 stories for the week ending December 21, 2025. 1) Taco...

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...

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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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Maupin free throws give Texas Tech women 1st win over No. 15 Baylor since 2011, end 31-game streak

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/22 3:32A Associated Press

The Lady Raiders (14-0) ended an 11-game losing streak to ranked teams.

Trevon Diggs faces an uncertain future with the Cowboys as a lengthy and mysterious absence ends

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/22 3:24A Associated Press

The 2021 All-Pro may be out of Dallas at the end of the season.

Texas A&M volleyball wins national championship with sweep of Kentucky

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/22 2:48A Associated Press

The Aggies (29-4) accomplished the rare feat of defeating three No. 1 seeds.

Texas Rangers and reliever Chris Martin finalize $4 million, 1-year contract

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/22 2:45A Associated Press

Martin gets a $2 million signing bonus in equal installments payable on Jan. 15 in 2028 and 2029.

Texans extend winning streak to 7 with 23-21 victory over Raiders

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/22 2:26A Associated Press

The 2-13 Raiders kept it close, but the Texans squeezed out a win.

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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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Doctors buy land within $3 billion Frisco Railhead project

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 12/22 12:36A Aayush Gupta

Developers of a $3 billion mixed-use community in Frisco have sold more land for new commercial development. Transactions such as this transaction signal continued momentum...

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...