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Protecting Your Clients from Real Estate Fraud: What Every Agent Needs to Know

Lee Cullum to Receive the 2026 Texas Womans University Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award

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Top Stories: ➊ – Dickey’s Barbecue Supports Texas Families During Tax Free Weekend with Extended Kids Eat Free Deal (Friday), ➋ – Rosé to Rebuild: Texas Hill Country Wine Tasting for Flood Relief (Friday), ➌ – Your Weekly Dose of Outfit Inspo!?? (Friday), ➍ – Dickey’s Barbecue Celebrates National Sandwich Month with New Sandwich Buffet and Exclusive Savings (Friday), ➎ – Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson suffers leg injury at practice (Friday)

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58-year-old Plano man sentenced to 50 years in prison for continuous sexual abuse of a young girl,...

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 8/12 10:49A Briauna Brown

A 58-year-old Plano man will spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted for the continuous sexual abuse of a child, the Collin County District Attorney's Office announced Tuesday....

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Lee Cullum to Receive the 2026 Texas Womans University Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 8/13 5:41A Juliette DC

Texas Womans University (TWU) will present the 2026 Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award to award-winning veteran journalist Lee Cullum at the Dallas Leadership Luncheon, set for February 17,...

BOOK REVIEW: SINS OF THE FATHER (DETECTIVE NATHAN PARKER, #4) by James L'Etoile

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 8/13 12:45A KAREN SIDDALL

Sins of the Father Detective Nathan Parker, #4 by James LEtoile A threat from Parkers past teams up with a dangerous new foe. Sins of the Father is the fourth book in author James LEtoiles...

How to Celebrate the Kids Going Back to School

District 121 8/12 4:00A District 121

Image Credit – District 121 In the blink of an eye, it already seems that summer break is winding down and North Texas students will head back to school soon. Check out the directory for McKinney’s #1...

CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW: GRANDMA YOGINI by Raven Howell, illustrated by Alexander Santos

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 8/11 3:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Grandma Yogini by Raven Howell Illustrated by Alexander Santos This talented grandma is full of surprises! Grandma Yogini is a new childrens picture book by Raven Howell and illustrated by...

MRT Presents: Barefoot in the Park

McKinney TX Performing Arts 8/7 7:00P

Event date: August 8, 2025 Event Time: 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: 111 N. Tennessee St. McKinney, TX 75069

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Rock N’ Roll Sushi Signs Area Development Agreement to Return to Dallas-Fort Worth

Restaurant News 8/12 6:16A RestaurantNews.com

Franchisees plan three locations, eye Waxahachie and the surrounding cities Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Rock N Roll Sushi is set to make its long-awaited return to...

Carter Creek and South Coast Wineries Win Medals at 2025 Sunset International Competition

Texas Wine Lover 8/12 12:31A Jeff Cope

Press Release Carter Creek Winery and South Coast Winery , both owned by family-operated Carter Hospitality, earned distinction among the best in the West, bringing home...

Urban Cookhouse Now Open in Prosper

Crave DFW 8/11 9:31A Steven Doyle

Urban Cookhouse is set to debut its first Texas outpost at the Gates of Prosper on Monday, August 11. The popular “Buy Local. Eat Urban,” concept was originally introduced in Alabama. Owned and...

Dickey’s Barbecue Celebrates National Sandwich Month with New Sandwich Buffet and Exclusive Savings

Restaurant News 8/8 9:32A RestaurantNews.com

Catering Gets a Flavor Upgrade with Customizable Sandwich Options and a 10% Discount This August Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) In honor of National Sandwich Month this...

Dickey’s Barbecue Supports Texas Families During Tax Free Weekend with Extended Kids Eat Free Deal

Restaurant News 8/8 8:57A RestaurantNews.com

August 8 to 10: Families Can Enjoy Delicious Texas Style Barbecue While Kids Eat Free with Purchase Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) As Texas families gear up for back to...

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Your Weekly Dose of Outfit Inspo!??

The Sister Studio 8/8 1:24A Jennifer Reed

TGIF, my friends! I can t believe the end of summer (at least for us!) is here. My kids start school next week and I feel like this summer has truly gone by in the blink of an eye. I ve been trying to...

WHY EVERY WOMAN OVER 50 NEEDS A GREAT T-SHIRT DRESS

The Middle Page 8/6 8:50A Cathy Williamson

Why Every Woman Over 50 Needs a Great T-Shirt Dress (Now and Into Fall) Let s talk about one of the most underrated pieces in a woman s wardrobe: the t-shirt dress . If you re over 50 and living in...

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Hunter Brown reaches 10 victories, helping the Astros beat the Red Sox 4-1

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/14 2:42A Associated Press

The Astros moved a game ahead of Seattle for the AL West lead.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reveals cancer diagnosis and credits experimental drug

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/14 2:27A Associated Press

Jones revealed his illness in a documentary series, “America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys,” which will debut on Netflix next week.

Rangers put struggling slugger Adolis García on IL and activate Evan Carter

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/13 7:51A Associated Press

Texas made the moves with those outfielders before their series finale Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Mavs to host San Antonio Spurs on opening night of NBA season

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/13 4:39A Mike D'Alonzo

The in-state rivalry will be the first matchup between the top two picks in the NBA draft.

Maddy Siegrist scores 22 and Dallas holds on for an 81-80 win after the Fever close on a 19-3 run

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/13 2:18A Associated Press

Maddy Siegrist tied a career high with 22 points in her first start since June 6.

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Protecting Your Clients from Real Estate Fraud: What Every Agent Needs to Know

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 8/14 9:31A bri@ccar.net

Protecting Your Clients from Real Estate Fraud: What Every Agent Needs to Know By: Meghan Koch, Business Development at Republic Title Plano Allen and Vice Chair of the CCAR Affiliate Committee Fraud...

Best Neighborhoods in Keller, Texas

VIP Realty 8/14 4:29A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Best Neighborhoods in Keller, Texas Keller, Texas—a picturesque suburb in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex—offers a small-town charm with all the amenities of a big city...

Unlock Your New MetroTex Benefits + Member Portal on Sept. 2

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 8/7 4:18A bri@ccar.net

Unlock Your New MetroTex Benefits + Member Portal on Sept. 2 Mark your calendar, big things are coming September 2! Starting Tuesday, September 2, we officially enter a New Era of Service! You’ll...

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Sticker shock is coming for employer health plans in 2026. Here's why.

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/14 8:43A Andy Medici

An increasingly popular class of drugs is just one of the factors fueling the sticker shock.

Advocates worry drug overdoses will rise due to federal cuts

Spectrum Local News Health 8/12 4:15A Geraldine Torrellas

Overdose deaths declined between 2023 to 2024 and advocates attribute this to naloxone distribution.

Tips for easing back to school anxiety in kids

Spectrum Local News Health 8/10 7:32A Nicole Clark, PhD

For many kids, going back to school triggers anxiety and even depression. But for parents, there are strategies to help your kids adjust.

North Texas area's largest hospitals, 2025

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/8 12:00A

ABOUT THE LIST: DBJ combined multiple data sources for this list, including hospital surveys; Texas Acute Care Hospital Utilization Reports from 2023 and 2024 from the Texas...

New clinic opens in North Texas community considered a health care desert

Spectrum Local News Health 8/6 5:32A Valencia Jones

A 2024 Tarleton University study shows over 75% of Texas counties lack adequate access to medical specialists.

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Stuffed Spaghetti Squash: A Healthy Take on a Classic Dinner ?

Cooking Chew 8/14 11:54A Renee Groskreutz

A hearty and healthy take on a classic spaghetti dinner, this stuffed spaghetti squash is roasted until tender, filled with a savory meat sauce, and topped with gooey cheese....

BBQ Kielbasa Appetizer Recipe (Sweet & Glazed Bites!)

Cooking Chew 8/14 8:53A Renee Groskreutz

Learn how to make this easy BBQ kielbasa appetizer with just 6 ingredients. These sweet, glazed bites are perfect for parties, game day, or any gathering where you want to...

Easy 5-Minute White Bean Dip Recipe (Healthy & Creamy)

Cooking Chew 8/14 8:34A Andi Reis

Learn how to make this creamy white bean dip in just 5 minutes using simple pantry ingredients. This healthy appetizer is protein-rich and perfect for any occasion. The post...

Air Fryer Green Beans

Love and Lemons 8/14 2:41A Jeanine Donofrio

Have you ever tried cooking green beans in the air fryer? They come out lightly crisp, tender, and beautifully caramelized. And best of all, they re ready in 10 minutes. Just...

How to Make a Gorgeous Charcuterie Board Step by Step

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/13 11:00P Krista

A step by step guide on how to make a charcuterie board pop and be prepared to impress your guests at any party! I ll share my best tips for selecting meats and cheeses and arranging it to look...