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Birdcall Launches Daily Breakfast Offerings in McKinney

KEEP IRVING BEAUTIFUL SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR ANNUAL AWARDS

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Top Stories: ➊ – Friendly’s Celebrates 90 Years with ‘Legacy in Bloom’ Spring Menu Full of Fresh, Flavorful Delights (Monday), ➋ – LIVE NOW: Target’s MASSIVE SALE!? (Sunday), ➌ – STRIPES: THE TIMELESS TREND FOR EFFORTLESS SPRING AND SUMMER STYLE (Sunday), ➍ – Hiring spree on tap as California co. expands office footprint (Monday), ➎ – Floral Dresses for Spring Weddings and Events (Sunday)

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Win big, play in style: Choctaw Casino & Resort–Grant heats up spring with $1M giveaway

Community Impact 3/28 6:40A

Spring is here and Choctaw Casino & Resort–Grant is the perfect destination for a fun-filled getaway.

Building dreams: Learn how Mickey Stengel Build Design Renovate LLC transforms homes with expertise...

Community Impact 3/28 6:40A

For 17 years, Mickey Stengel Build Design Renovate LLC in Richardson has been a trusted name in residential remodeling.

Plano ISD Education Foundation's spring campaign invites community members to invest in students

Community Impact 3/28 6:30A

“The local school system is the heartbeat of everything,” Ussery said. “When you have strong schools that are well supported, you have a strong and thriving community. Plano...

Faster, smarter, safer: How Denco Area 911 District enhances emergency dispatching

Community Impact 3/28 5:30A

As a critical lifeline for emergency response in North Texas, Denco Area 911 District remains at the forefront of innovation, ensuring faster and more efficient service for...

Learn how Scott Peek Photography creates connections, goes beyond traditional family portraits

Community Impact 3/28 5:00A

For many families, scheduling a photo session can feel like an obligation, but for photographer Scott Peek, it’s an opportunity to create something far more meaningful than a...

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Everyday Looks I’ve Been Wearing

Brighton the Day 3/28 9:39A Brighton

If you’re anything like me, you want everyday looks that feel just as good as they look. Whether I’m heading out for errands, meeting a friend for coffee, or working from home, I always try to reach...

Empower Your Career Journey with Job Search Workshop in Allen

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 3/26 4:00A Martha Jane Brounoff

Do you want to achieve lifelong employability but are not sure how to go about it? If so, come join the St. Jude Career Alliance at its comprehensive, faith-based job search workshop on Saturday,...

KEEP IRVING BEAUTIFUL SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR ANNUAL AWARDS

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 3/25 3:14A kibjulie17

KEEP IRVING BEAUTIFUL SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR ANNUAL AWARDS Mayor and KIB Awards Honor Irvings Difference Makers (IRVING, TEXAS) - Keep Irving Beautiful is asking for nominations to be submitted for...

2025 Mansfield High School Tiger Volleyball Camp - Registration is OPEN!

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 3/25 3:06A Julie Price

Registration for our 2025 Mansfield Tiger Volleyball Camp is open - sign your kiddos up now so they don't miss out on all the fun!!!! 2025 Mansfield Tiger Volleyball Camp June 16th - 19th @ Mansfield...

BOOK REVIEW: COPS & ROBBERS (PARKER CITY MYSTERY, #5) by Justin M. Kiska

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 3/25 12:40A KAREN SIDDALL

Cops & Robbers Parker City Mystery, #5 by Justin M. Kiska Another intriguing mystery with its roots in the past. Cops & Robbers is the fifth outing for Parker Citys crack detective team, Sgt. Ben...

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Birdcall Launches Daily Breakfast Offerings in McKinney

Crave DFW 3/27 10:24A Steven Doyle

Birdcall , a rising star in the fast-casual dining scene, is making mornings in McKinney, Texas, a little brighter with the introduction of its innovative new breakfast menu. Known for its commitment...

Cork’s Cajun Fried Fish and Shrimp Launches Franchise Model, Bringing Bayou Flavors to Untapped...

Restaurant News 3/27 5:31A RestaurantNews.com

The fast-casual franchise is gearing up to expand throughout the U.S., offering franchisees a proven operational blueprint and a one-of-a-kind Cajun drive-thru model. Port...

2025 TEXSOM Awards – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 3/26 9:05P Jeff Cope

The 2025 TEXSOM Awards have been announced, and these are the results for Texas wineries. The TEXSOM Awards judging took place February 15 18, 2025 at Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas. There...

Stray Grape Urban Winery

Texas Wine Lover 3/26 8:00P Jeff Cope

More and more wineries are opening around the San Antonio area, but Stray Grape Urban Winery has been in San Antonio since 2008. It started as a Water 2 Wine franchise by the...

Best Wines to Accompany a Poker Night

Texas Wine Lover 3/26 7:54P Gus Hall

Even though wine has actually been a staple of social gatherings for a long time, people no longer use it just for fancy dinners or romantic evenings. According to recent data...

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March Amazon Finds—on SALE!

The Sister Studio 3/27 3:24A Jennifer Reed

Happy Thursday, my friends! May your coffee be nice and strong today we re sooo close to Friday! Amazon is doing a big Spring Sale this week so I wanted to round up all of my March favorites, several...

A Colorful Table Setting For 10 or Just Two!

Color and Chic 3/26 4:35A Hoang-Kim

Spring is here and it s time to host! Whether you re inviting 10 people over or just one or two, I think it speaks volume to set the table and pull out the pretty napkins. Not only will it make things...

STRIPES: THE TIMELESS TREND FOR EFFORTLESS SPRING AND SUMMER STYLE

The Middle Page 3/23 5:57A Cathy Williamson

STRIPES: THE TIMELESS TREND FOR EFFORTLESS SPRING AND SUMMER STYLE Hello ladies! How is everyone today? I have been in Ojai Valley since Wednesday to see my daughter. She had an emergency surgery on...

LIVE NOW: Target’s MASSIVE SALE!?

The Sister Studio 3/23 4:54A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Sunday everyone! We are home after spending the week in Colorado for Spring Break let s just say my snowboarding isn t going to be winning awards anytime soon, but we had SO much fun all...

Fresh Finds for YOU!✨?

The Sister Studio 3/17 4:36A Jennifer Reed

Good morning and happy Monday, my friends! My kids are on Spring Break this week, so we re in Colorado and I m so, so excited to spend quality time all together as a family! Wish me luck snowboarding...

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The Texas Longhorns' success this season has come without the 3-point shot that shapes today's game

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/28 8:17A Associated Press

Vic Schaefer's team showcases how winning big doesn’t always require a heavy reliance on 3-point shooting.

Notre Dame ready for rematch with TCU, as is Tennessee, which will face SEC foe Texas in Birmingham

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/28 7:34A Associated Press

Notre Dame prepares to face TCU in the Sweet 16 on Saturday in the Birmingham 3 Regional.

Texas Tech rallies from 16 points down to beat Arkansas 85-83 in first OT game in March Madness

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/28 3:27A Associated Press

Darrion Williams didn't miss when it mattered most, sending Texas Tech to an improbable spot in the Elite Eight.

Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has surgery for torn ACL in his left knee

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/27 2:10A Associated Press

The team said Wednesday night further medical updates on Irving would be provided “as appropriate.”

Jason Robertson has natural hat trick in the Stars' 4-3 victory over the Oilers

Spectrum Local News Sports 3/27 1:46A Associated Press

The Dallas Stars held off the short-handed Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on Wednesday night.

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Announcing CCAR TRLP Class XVII

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 3/24 4:42A anaidacarmona

Announcing CCAR TRLP Class XVII Please join us in congratulating these Collin County Area REALTORS® and area association participants on their acceptance into the 2025 Texas REALTORS® Leadership...

Understanding How Rising Insurance Costs Impact Home Affordability in Collin County

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 3/24 4:31A bri@ccar.net

Understanding How Rising Insurance Costs Impact Home Affordability in Collin County In real estate, affordability is a top priority for buyers. Recently, however, one factor...

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Alcon to buy Lensar in deal worth up to $430M

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/27 1:23A Sydney Asher

The companies will come together to advance robotic laser technology in cataract surgery; improving precision, reducing patient comfort, and providing faster recovery time....

Texas measles outbreak expected to last for months, though vaccinations are up from last year

Spectrum Local News Health 3/21 6:54A Associated Press

Pharmacies across the U.S., especially in Texas, are seeing more demand for MMR shots.

Nestlé recalls some Lean Cuisine, Stouffer's meals

Spectrum Local News Health 3/19 3:15A Lydia Taylor

The company is asking consumers to return the products to the retailer from where it was purchased.

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NSAC Applauds Bicameral Reintroduction of the Save Our Small Farms Act

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 3/28 7:48A Laura Zaks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 NSAC Applauds Bicameral Reintroduction...

Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Joyful Healthy Eats 3/27 11:00P Krista

These Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers are a simple dinner recipe filled with rich flavorful turkey bolognese your family will love. The perfect comforting weeknight meal! There s a lot of love in this...

Roasted Asparagus

Love and Lemons 3/27 3:30A Jeanine Donofrio

This roasted asparagus recipe is my favorite spring side dish. I love how the spears become tender, juicy, and lightly browned in the oven, with frizzled, crispy tips. I think...

Homemade Granola

Joyful Healthy Eats 3/26 11:00P Krista

Hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla make this homemade granola recipe a standout! With almonds for crunch and a little bit of protein, it s impossible to resist. Nowadays you can get some pretty...

From a Farmer and His Son, a Practical and Joyful Guide to Beekeeping

Civil Eats 3/25 11:00P Christina Cooke

When farmer Kamal Bell first established a beekeeping operation at Sankofa Farms in North Carolina, his son Akeem was four years old and scared of bees. But with his father’s coaching—and the help of...