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Top Stories: ➊ – Car show, ballet in the park, plus 9 more events in McKinney in April and May (Thursday), ➋ – McKinney leaders to contribute land, over $50M in incentives to Sunset Amphitheater project (Wednesday), ➌ – Tax Assessments are Arriving. Wondering About Your Property’s Value? (Thursday), ➍ – Ashar Dentistry offers dental services in McKinney (Thursday), ➎ – Bodybar Pilates sets opening date in McKinney (Wednesday)

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MDRN Dental offers dental services in McKinney

Community Impact 4/24 4:00A dbutler@communityimpact.com (Dus

MDRN Dental is now open in McKinney.

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Touchmark at Emerald Lake to welcome assisted living, memory care residents in McKinney

Community Impact 4/24 3:00A cfarr@communityimpact.com (Colby

Touchmark at Emerald Lake, a senior living community in McKinney, will soon welcome assisted living and memory care residents after its latest addition opens in May.

McKinney’s Lower 5 Plaza gets $15M infusion of federal funds

Community Impact 4/23 7:30A shamilton@communityimpact.com (S

The project will serve both as a public park and a safe crossing from East McKinney into downtown, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg said.

How AI is revolutionizing Internet fraud and romance scams

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 4/23 6:18A Brian New

In hindsight, the red flags seem so obvious. A scammer a McKinney woman said she met on Instagram claimed to be a German cardiologist, and for months, the two messaged back and forth, building what...

EoS Fitness to debut in McKinney in 2025

Community Impact 4/23 5:00A shamilton@communityimpact.com (S

The McKinney gym will be located in the Plaza at Fort Buckner development on University Drive.

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What the Bleep Is Going On With Texas Home Insurance?

Texas Monthly 4/24 3:00A Michael Hardy

My wife and I recently decided to buy our first home together. For the past two years, we ve been living in a two-bedroom townhouse in Houston s Montrose neighborhood that I purchased in 2021, when I...

Millennial Philanthropy: Next Generation Fund Development for Professionals and Nonprofits

Philanthropy Lifestyles 4/23 11:09A SharonAdams

(Featured photo: Dr. Holly Hull Miori.) As the United States philanthropic scene continues to evolve, nonprofit organizations must continue to

A Lonely Man, a Bizarre Billboard, and a Quest for Everlasting Love

Texas Monthly 4/23 5:32A Peter Holley

The smiling, geriatric face, plastered upon a twenty-foot-tall billboard, looms above a four-lane roadway on the edge of Sweetwater, Texas, a dusty 10,000-person town an hour west of Abilene. To the...

Auden Hits the Ball Out of Autry Park

Texas Monthly 4/23 5:00A Patricia Sharpe

Here s your Chicken 65, announced our server. We stared at the bowl, steam rising from the heap of golden brown nibbles of fried meat. You d expect to find the southern Indian snack in a casual...

The Artist Who Wonders What Creatures on Other Planets Will Think of Chuck Berry

Texas Monthly 4/23 5:00A Michael Agresta

Sprawled across the shag carpet in his San Antonio living room in 1979, six-year-old Dario Robleto was convinced that extraterrestrials had made contact with humankind. Robleto, home with a mild fever...

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Multilingual Storytime (3-5 years) - Registration Required

McKinney TX Library 4/23 7:00P

Event date: April 24, 2024 Event Time: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Location: 6861 W. Eldorado Pkwy. McKinney, TX 75070

So You Think You Can Draw (K-5th Grade) - Registration Required

McKinney TX Library 4/23 7:00P

Event date: April 24, 2024 Event Time: 04:30 PM - 05:15 PM Location: 6861 El Dorado Pkwy McKinney, TX 75070

Related: Mad Science (K-5th Grade) - Registration Required McKinney TX Library, Anime Club (6th-12th Grade) - Registration Required McKinney TX Library

PJs and Picture Book Storytime Presents Earth Day (All Ages) - Registration Required

McKinney TX Library 4/23 7:00P

Event date: April 24, 2024 Event Time: 06:30 PM - 07:15 PM Location: 6861 W. Eldorado Pkwy. McKinney, TX 75070

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Chocolate Bash Expands its Delectable Reach with New Master Franchisee in Dallas, Texas

Restaurant News 4/24 3:47A RestaurantNews.com

Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Chocolate Bash , the renowned confectionery sensation, is thrilled to announce the signing of a new master franchisee for its delectable...

Texas Wine Growers Announces an Advocate Membership

Texas Wine Lover 4/24 12:06A Jeff Cope

Texas Wine Growers was established in 2017 by eight founding wineries with the mission to promote and protect the integrity of Texas wine by making wines solely from grapes grown in the terroir of...

And Just Like That, Foxtrot Is Out of Business

Eater Dallas 4/23 6:29A Courtney E. Smith

Foxtrot All Dallas area stores are permanently and abruptly closed Foxtrot has left the building. A report from Eater Chicago reveals that Outfox Hospitality, which merged Foxtrot and the...

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WaBa Grill Enters Fourth State With Dallas Debut

Restaurant News 4/23 12:40A RestaurantNews.com

WaBa Grill Now Open in Dallas Growing Healthy Rice Bowl Chain Continues Strategic Western Expansion Anaheim Hills, CA ( RestaurantNews.com ) WaBa Grill , one of the...

Did You Know? Diving Into the Texas Wine Lover Menu – About

Texas Wine Lover 4/23 12:03A Jeff Cope

There are a lot of features on the Texas Wine Lover website, and we started writing about them so you can learn about them and be able to use the many resources available. We’re moving across the...

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MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS

The Middle Page 4/22 3:14A Cathy Williamson

MOTHER S DAY GIFT IDEAS Happy Monday, ladies! I hope you have had a great weekend! I have never seen as much rain, lightning, and thunder as we had on Saturday. It was wild, and it lasted all day...

A DRESS FIT FOR AN ISLAND TRIP OR POOL PARTY

The Middle Page 4/16 1:46A Cathy Williamson

A DRESS FIT FOR AN ISLAND TRIP OR POOL PARTY Hello, ladies! Do you all know much about Mercury in Retrograde? An explanation is that the planet Mercury appears to travel backward across the sky three...

Finds I’m LOVING this week!

The Sister Studio 4/13 10:29P Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday to you, my friends!! May your coffee be strong and your house be nice and quiet this morning! We had a busy day of kids soccer and basketball yesterday, so I m enjoying this morning when...

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Tauchman homers twice as Cubs win 7-2, drop Astros 10 games under .500 for first time since 2016

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/24 2:10A Associated Press

At 7-17, the last-place Astros are 10 games under .500 for the first time since an 18-28 start in 2016.

Gilbert has stellar start for Mariners and JRod goes deep in 4-0 win to knock Texas out of 1st

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/24 2:10A Associated Press

The Seattle Mariners beat Texas 4-0 on Tuesday night, knocking the World Series champion Rangers out of first place for the first time this season.

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving lead Mavs over Clippers 96-93 to tie series as Kawhi Leonard returns

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/24 1:03A Associated Press

Doncic scored 32 points, Irving added 23 and the Mavs won 96-93 on Tuesday night to tie their Western Conference first-round playoff series.

Vegas captain Stone scores quick in return and defending Cup champions open with 4-3 win at Dallas

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/23 1:06A Associated Press

Vegas opened defense of its title with a 4-3 win over the top-seeded Dallas Stars.

Defending Cup champion Golden Knights are going with Logan Thompson in net for Game 1 in Dallas

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/22 10:42A Associated Press

It will be the postseason debut for the 27-year-old.

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When’s the Best Time to Buy a House in Dallas-Fort Worth?

VIP Realty 4/21 3:01A tom@57realty.com (Thomas Heinz)

Hey there If you’re thinking about buying a house in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and wondering when to make your move, you’re not alone. It’s one of the big questions we get...

National News: Existing Home Sells Descended 4.3% in March

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 4/19 6:24A kendall@ccar.net

National News: Existing Home Sells Descended 4.3% in March Existing-home sales slipped in March, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Among the four major U.S. regions, sales slid in...

Display Listings in 13 Languages with NTREIS Translator

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 4/19 6:14A bri@ccar.net

Display Listings in 13 Languages with NTREIS Translator NTREIS Translator is a FREE website and IDX solution for the NTREIS Subscriber. It is accessible when visitors click on a flag or other custom...

RSVP for TREC’s DFW Meeting

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 4/19 4:47A bri@ccar.net

RSVP for TREC s DFW Meeting The Texas Real Estate Commission invites CCAR Members to attend their upcoming DFW Meeting. Categories CCAR Events CCAR News Government Affairs Lone Star Homes Market...

Tax Assessments are Arriving. Wondering About Your Property’s Value?

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 4/18 10:41A Steve Smith

Many homeowners are expressing surprise – if not outright shock – upon receiving their annual statement from the local tax appraiser’s office. Now’s an excellent time to take a look at the difference...

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Can constipation cause weight gain?

Health Care Associates 4/24 7:00A Alysen Vilhena

Constipation can leave you feeling heavy, bloated, and uncomfortable. If you ve been tracking your weight, you may notice that the number on your scale is creeping up, too. It s true: constipation may...

Gov. Greg Abbott announces behavioral health campus to be built in Uvalde

Spectrum Local News Health 4/23 6:13A Christine Sanchez

Construction will begin this summer and the facility is expected to open in 2025.

Seattle hospital won't turn over gender transition records in lawsuit settlement with Texas

Spectrum Local News Health 4/23 12:10A Associated Press

The hospital filed the lawsuit in response to Paxton appearing to go beyond state borders to investigate gender transition.

Emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom

Spectrum Local News Health 4/19 1:11A Associated Press

Complaints that pregnant women were turned away from U.S. emergency rooms spiked in 2022 after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

Pink eye vs. allergies: know the difference and when to seek help

Health Care Associates 4/17 7:00A Alysen Vilhena

When your eyes start itching, turning red, or watering, it s natural to wonder why. Is it pink eye or just allergies? You need to know the difference because it affects how you treat these conditions....

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Chocolate Bash Expands its Delectable Reach with New Master Franchisee in Dallas, Texas

Restaurant News 4/24 3:47A RestaurantNews.com

Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Chocolate Bash , the renowned confectionery sensation, is thrilled to announce the signing of a new master franchisee for its delectable...

Strawberry Farmworkers Fight for a Living Wage

Civil Eats 4/23 11:00P David Bacon

Driving north from Santa Barbara on California s Highway 101, you wind through miles of grapevines climbing gently rolling hills. It’s a bucolic vision of agriculture, with hardly a worker in sight....

Texas Womens Foundation's April 30 Event Features ABC's Deborah Roberts, Cynt Marshall & Honorees

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 4/23 6:34A Juliette DC

Texas Womens Foundation has announced its Leadership Forum & Awards Celebration on April 30, 2024, at the Omni Dallas Hotel (555 S. Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202). This day of learning, leadership and...

Pico De Gallo

Love and Lemons 4/23 5:17A Jeanine Donofrio

Learn how to make pico de gallo! I m sharing my classic pico de gallo recipe below, plus tips to give it the best flavor. If you re new to making salsa, pico de gallo is a great place to start. It...

Spinach Salad with Fennel Seed Dressing

Life at the Table 4/23 3:06A Chef Sandra Lewis

Why Spinach? Oh, Let Me Count the Ways! What do you think when you hear the words “spinach salad”? Wait, wait. Don’t tune out. This spinach salad is bursting with flavor and...