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Top Stories: ➊ – Dickey’s Barbecue Honors Teachers with Appreciation Week Promotion (Tuesday), ➋ – Desert Willow Vineyard Grower Profile (Tuesday), ➌ – Opening date set for Chicken N Pickle location in Allen (Tuesday), ➍ – Minty Barber eyes McKinney for second location (Tuesday), ➎ – 4 road projects underway, planned in McKinney (Tuesday)

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Hundreds of acres in play across Metroplex

Dallas Business Journal 5/12 12:48A Seth Bodine

Some new communities are being considered in Fort Worth and large industrial projects are moving forward in McKinney and Terrell. Plus, Garland hopes to create an "urban...

McKinney airport expansion moves ahead despite election uncertainty

Dallas Business Journal 5/9 1:24A Aayush Gupta

Even as McKinney voters head to the polls to elect a new mayor, the city is pressing ahead with its controversial plans to expand the McKinney National Airport. Backers of the...

Black Rock Coffee to serve coffee, tea at 2nd McKinney location

Community Impact 5/8 5:00A

Portland-founded coffee shop Black Rock Coffee will complete its second McKinney location in 2026, according to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation documents.

Cornerstone Ranch offers residential, day programs for disabled adults in McKinney

Community Impact 5/8 4:00A kchaney@communityimpact.com (Kar

Cynthia Heaton said not only did she and her husband David Heaton fall in love with each other while students at Southern Methodist University, they also fell in love with the...

Opening date set for Chicken N Pickle location in Allen

Community Impact 5/6 9:00A cfarr@communityimpact.com (Colby

The entertainment venue will open with a chef-driven restaurant and sports bar and a dining area large enough to accommodate events.

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French Riviera Style Guide: Breezy Summer Looks

Tanya Foster 5/13 1:00A Tanya Foster

Bonjour! If you're anything like me, you're already daydreaming about your next getaway ... preferably somewhere with charming seaside views, al fresco dining, and a refreshing Aperol Spritz in hand....

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MRT Presents: Deliver Us From Mama

McKinney TX Performing Arts 5/8 7:00P

Event date: May 9, 2025 Event Time: 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: 111 N. Tennessee St. McKinney, TX 75069

What to Pack for a Northern European Cruise

Tanya Foster 5/6 12:00P Tanya Foster

Summer is around the corner and I know travel is on everyone's radar. I keep thinking about our incredible Regent Seven Seas Cruise through the North and Baltic Seas—it was truly a trip to remember!...

Adult Slow Pitch Softball League (Co-Ed) | Adult Athletics

McKinney TX Parks & Recreation 5/4 7:00P

Event date: May 5, 2025 Event Time: 06:30 PM - 10:30 PM Location: 1401 Wilson Creek Pkwy McKinney, TX 75069

Blue Ribbon Brilliance: Record-Breaking Night at the Equest Blue Ribbon Gala

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 5/2 8:00A Anna Davis

The 44 th Annual Equest Blue Ribbon Gala was a night where cowboy boots and big-hearted bidding came together in a spirited celebration that still has Dallas buzzing. On April 25, Gilleys Dallas was...

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Vineyard Cruise: A Unique Wine Adventure at Wildseed Farms

Texas Wine Lover 5/13 12:16A Jeff Cope

Press Release Deep in the heart of Texas wine country, Wildseed Farms has launched what may be the most extraordinary vineyard experience in the Hill Country—and possibly in...

The Best Hot Dogs in Dallas: Where to Grab a Great Dog

Crave DFW 5/9 6:56A Steven Doyle

Angry Dog Dallas might not be the first city that comes to mind when you think of hot dogs, but make no mistake — this town knows how to serve a killer dog. Take a stroll through Deep Ellum and you’ll...

The Rusty Spur: An East Texas Winery with a Western Twist

Texas Wine Lover 5/9 12:16A Ron Martin

Tucked away in the heart of historic Nacogdoches, Texas, lies another East Texas hidden gem that offers more than just a great glass of wine—it provides an inviting experience...

Fire Bowl Café Opens First North Texas Location in McKinney

Crave DFW 5/8 8:45A Steven Doyle

Fire Bowl Café , a popular Austin-based Asian cuisine brand, is excited to announce the grand opening of its first North Texas location in McKinney ! Known for its fresh and fully customizable...

Where Do You Think Tom Cruise Should Eat Barbecue in Dallas?

Eater Dallas 5/8 6:21A Courtney E. Smith

Hearts right back at ya, Tom. | Getty Images He said something about a movie too, whatever It’s been a real celeb gaggle in DFW lately. The cast of Landman , which films in Weatherford , has been...

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SAVINGS GALORE!!!!????‍♀️

The Sister Studio 5/9 5:34A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy FRIDAY my friends! We made it!! I m sitting here drinking my coffee and just finished loading up my cart because there are some insane deals happening today!! I have an Aerie code (JEN35)...

WHY BLACK IS ALWAYS IN STYLE—EVEN IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER

The Middle Page 5/5 3:41A Cathy Williamson

WHY BLACK IS ALWAYS IN STYLE—EVEN IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER Hello, ladies! I hope you have had a great week! I have to admit that I am super tired! I think life has caught up, and I am exhausted and...

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Patrick Mahomes inducted into Texas High School Football Hall of Fame

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/12 10:55A Katharine Finnerty

Mahomes was inducted into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame as a part of its 2025 class.

Eagles get rival Cowboys for NFL regular-season opener on Sept. 4

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/12 6:08A Associated Press

It's the first in a series of announcements of notable games coming this week ahead of the full schedule release on Wednesday night.

Texas A&M edges 4-time defending champ Oklahoma for top overall seed in NCAA softball tourney

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/12 2:10A Associated Press

The final eight teams in the 64-team field will play in the WCWS from May 29-June 5 in Oklahoma City.

Mikko Rantanen has a goal and 2 assists for Stars in 5-2 win over Jets to take a 2-1 series lead

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/12 2:09A Associated Press

Roope Hintz had a goal and an assist for the Stars, and Wyatt Johnston added a late goal. Sam Steel and Mikael Granlund each had two assists.

Connor Hellebuyck makes 21 saves, Jets beat Stars 4-0 in Game 2 to tie series

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/10 6:15A Associated Press

Game 3 is Sunday in Dallas.

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Stream Realty Partners completes ownership transfer of Houston Center

Real Estate News 5/9 8:31A Jordan Jensen

Stream Realty Partners completed the ownership transfer of Houston Center in Houston, Texas, through a new joint venture alongside AustralianSuper, one of the world’s largest...

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Vaccine teams in Mexico scramble over measles outbreak rippling out from Mennonite community

Spectrum Local News Health 5/9 3:42A Associated Press

Officials cite tens of thousands of new vaccinations, but infections have ballooned and spread past the community to Indigenous and other populations.

Measles jumps borders in North America with outbreaks in Canada, Mexico and U.S.

Spectrum Local News Health 5/1 2:29A Associated Press

North America’s three biggest measles outbreaks continue to balloon, with more than 2,500 known cases.

Houston, Dallas rank among worst in U.S. for ozone pollution, air quality report reveals

Spectrum Local News Health 4/30 6:15A Christine Sanchez

Almost half of the U.S. population lives with “unhealthy” levels of harmful air pollution, a report from the American Lung Association reveals.

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Blackened Shrimp Bowls

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/11 11:00P Krista

These blackened shrimp bowls are packed with bold spices, a red pepper corn relish, and plenty of fresh ingredients and protein for a delicious meal with BIG flavor! Normally blackened isn t what you...

Could This Arizona Ranch Be a Model for Southwest Farmers?

Civil Eats 5/11 10:00P Samuel Gilbert

A version of this article originally appeared in The Deep Dish, our members-only newsletter. Become a member today and get the next issue directly in your inbox. One mid-morning in May, the...

Images capturing a starving lion, fighting bison and pit of vipers honored in environmental...

Live Science 5/11 2:00A

Jaw-dropping images capturing the natural world, including an aging captive lion as well as an elephant wading through plastic, have been revealed as the winners and...

Dutch Baby

Love and Lemons 5/10 6:25A Jeanine Donofrio

This Dutch baby pancake is for you if 1) you love popovers, 2) you love crepes, and/or 3) you want making brunch to be as easy as possible. This recipe couldn t be simpler!...

Farmers Need Climate Research to Thrive

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 5/9 5:57A Nick Rossi

Photo credit: USDA, by Neil Palmer. Since its establishment in the 2008 Farm Bill, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has advanced research that helps American farmers and ranchers...