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Top Stories: ➊ – Wine Tour Around the World with Paul Botamer of Fearing’s Restaurant (Thursday), ➋ – Milano Nail Spa offers manicures, pedicures in McKinney (Friday), ➌ – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick asks Texas senators to look into ending property taxes (Friday), ➍ – ICYMI: McKinney leaders annex land, increase recreation center rates and 3 more city updates (Thursday), ➎ – Fort Worth Episcopal rector arrested for online solicitation of a minor (Sunday)

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McKinney leaders to contribute land, over $50M in incentives to Sunset Amphitheater project

Community Impact 4/17 6:00A shamilton@communityimpact.com (S

The agreement was approved in a 6-1 vote at an April 16 meeting, with council member Justin Beller voting against the item.

Bodybar Pilates sets opening date in McKinney

Community Impact 4/17 2:00A dbutler@communityimpact.com (Dus

Bodybar Pilates is opening soon in McKinney.

NCTCOG to seek federal funds for highway congestion relief

Community Impact 4/16 7:00P cfarr@communityimpact.com (Colby

North Texas officials are applying for a $20 million federal grant to build a smartphone application in hopes of managing congestion on several major corridors in the region.

Lonestar Electric Supply debuts 3rd Dallas-Fort Worth location in McKinney

Community Impact 4/16 8:20A shamilton@communityimpact.com (S

The electrical distribution facility offers a variety of products used in electrical work.

The Stix Icehouse offers food, fun for the whole family in McKinney

Community Impact 4/16 3:00A dbutler@communityimpact.com (Dus

The Stix Icehouse owner Mike Luther said the concept was created by a desire to provide a fun experience for the whole family.

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Dream Soccer (Session 2-Thursdays) - Apex Centre

McKinney TX Parks & Recreation 4/17 7:00P

Event date: April 18, 2024 Event Time: 05:00 PM - 07:45 PM Location: 3003 Alma Dr. McKinney, TX 75069

What I’m Using for My Linen Closet Organization

Brighton the Day 4/17 8:26A megan hopkins

Organizing my linen closet has been on my to-do for a long time. I think we can all agree that s one of the toughest spots in a home to keep tidy — or at least for me it is....

Hunting for Texas’s Prettiest Purple Mushroom

Texas Monthly 4/17 7:51A Patricia Sharpe

This is where I saw the fairy ring, said my mushroom guide, Angel Schatz. We paused in the deep shade of a nature trail improbably located a mile from a busy Central Texas highway. For a minute the...

Gifts Moms Really Want This Mother’s Day

Brighton the Day 4/17 7:16A megan hopkins

Every holiday I get to celebrate with my kids is special, but there s something I love so much about Mother s Day. They ve reached an age where they want to do sweet things...

Rule One of Wind Turbine Repair Work: Don’t Leave Your Phone at the Top

Texas Monthly 4/17 5:18A Rose Cahalan

Caroline Esquivel, who is 39, maintains wind turbines for RWE, a renewable energy firm that operates 26 wind farms across Texas. My day starts at 4 a.m. I have an hour-long commute from Odessa to Big...

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Toddler Time (16 months-3 years) - Registration Required

McKinney TX Library 4/17 7:00P

Event date: April 18, 2024 Event Time: 09:30 AM - 10:15 AM Location: 101 E. Hunt St. McKinney, TX 75069

Mad Science (K-5th Grade) - Registration Required

McKinney TX Library 4/16 7:00P

Event date: April 17, 2024 Event Time: 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM Location: 101 E. Hunt St. McKinney, TX 75069

Related: So You Think You Can Draw (K-5th Grade) - Registration Required McKinney TX Library

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

McKinney TX Library 4/16 7:00P

Event date: April 17, 2024 Event Time: 06:30 PM - 07:15 PM Location: 6861 W. Eldorado Pkwy. McKinney, TX 75070

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Amsler Hills Winery

Texas Wine Lover 4/17 12:04A Jeff Cope

Located one hour from downtown Houston in Sealy on the way to Austin is Amsler Hills Winery . Amsler Hills Winery is owned by Kevin and Lisa Lange, and the winery had its Grand Opening on October 21,...

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café Opens Dallas Old Town Location

Restaurant News 4/16 9:13A RestaurantNews.com

Elevated casual Mediterranean café celebrates grand opening and 10 years of serving the Big D area with $5 Tasting Menu on Tuesday, April 23 Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com...

Freshslice Pizza Announces First Two U.S. Locations

Restaurant News 4/16 3:01A RestaurantNews.com

The Lone Star State Lands Inaugural Locations for Innovative Pizza Brand focused on being the Starbucks of Pizza Freshslice Pizza , the innovative Canadian pizza franchise...

Atomic Wings Opens New Prototype in Greenville, IN, & Sees Record Q1 Growth

Restaurant News 4/16 12:15A RestaurantNews.com

With 11 new units set to open by the end of 2024, the Greenville location represents an exciting milestone for the chicken wing franchise, introducing all new branding and an...

Michelle Snider Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 4/16 12:02A Jeff Cope

Kiepersol has always been a go-to winery in East Texas because of its award-winning wines made only from its estate vineyard. Besides wine, they also make wonderful spirits and they have more than...

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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...

DAY AND NIGHT LOOK FROM A FAVORITE BRAND

The Middle Page 4/9 3:22A Cathy Williamson

DAY AND NIGHT LOOK FROM A FAVORITE BRAND Hello, everyone! Did you get a chance to see the eclipse (if you were in the path) yesterday? I didn t think it would be that big of a deal, but let me tell...

SALES ON SALES!

The Sister Studio 4/6 10:47P Jennifer Reed

Happppy Sunday, my friends! We have had a JAM packed week between a quick trip to Austin for work, playing catch up once I got back, and kids sports this week. Remi has a soccer tournament this...

You had me at Pastels! Cabi Spring 2024 Outfit Ideas

Style of Sam 4/6 10:46A Sam

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Caitlin Clark’s first WNBA game will be in Texas as Indiana Fever take on Dallas Wings

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/17 3:47A Katharine Finnerty

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and her new team, the Indiana Fever, will tip off against the Dallas Wings in Arlington for their first preseason game.

Urshela puts Detroit ahead in the 8th, Tigers hold on for 4-2 win over Rangers

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/17 12:49A Associated Press

The Rangers, who beat Detroit 1-0 in the series opener on Monday, haven’t won back-to-back games since a three-game win streak April 3-5.

The Dallas Stars can still score. They are now deeper and more balanced going into the NHL playoffs

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/17 12:38A Associated Press

The Central Division champion Stars have a franchise-record and NHL-high eight 20-goal scorers and a ninth player with more than 50 points.

Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice named in multimillion-dollar lawsuit following Dallas crash

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/16 8:59A Kaila Garrett

Plantiffs Edvard Petrovskiy and Irina Gromova say they "suffered terrible external and internal injuries during this high-speed race."

Diggs gives Stroud, Texans another playmaker and vaults them into Super Bowl conversation

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/16 2:54A Associated Press

Diggs was traded from Buffalo to Houston on April 3, vaulting the Texans into the Super Bowl conversation.

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Inspections on New Builds: Should I or Should I Not?

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 4/17 7:39A Collin County Association of REA

Inspections on New Builds: Should I or Should I Not? Written By: Lee Warren, Prospect Inspectors and Member of CCAR's Affiliate Committee Most buyers will employ a home inspector on the purchase of a...

Spring into Action: The Spring Housing Market and the Ebby Halliday Companies Spring Home Tour are...

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 4/17 6:32A Steve Smith

15004 Bellbrook Drive | Addison | $2,650,000 | Open Sunday, April 21, 3 – 5 p.m. As the days grow longer and the flowers bloom, the spring housing market also heats up. This Sunday, April 21, offers...

What’s So Grand About Grand Prairie Life?

VIP Realty 4/13 2:55A tom@57realty.com (Thomas Heinz)

If searching for a new spot in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Grand Prairie deserves a good look. It offers a sweet mix of affordability, location, and community, making it a...

March 2024 Housing Market Snapshot

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 4/12 5:52A bri@ccar.net

March 2024 Housing Market Snapshot Here is a quick look at Collin County's March 2024 housing market activity. Categories CCAR Events CCAR News Government Affairs Lone Star Homes Market Trends North...

You’re Invited to Allen ISD Superintendent’s REALTOR® Luncheon on April 29

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 4/11 3:54A bri@ccar.net

You re Invited to Allen ISD Superintendent s REALTOR® Luncheon on April 29 Allen ISD Superintendent Dr. Robin Bullock invites CCAR members to a special luncheon aimed at fostering collaboration...

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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....

Judge fines Texas HHSC $100,000 per day over foster care failures

Spectrum Local News Health 4/16 4:38A Craig Huber

Allegations include abuse, neglect.

Houston hospital halts liver and kidney transplants after learning a doctor manipulated some...

Spectrum Local News Health 4/12 4:09A Associated Press

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is aware of the allegations, and an investigation is underway.

Ag commissioner says chickens destroyed to prevent bird flu spread being replaced

Spectrum Local News Health 4/11 5:48A Erin Davis

The disease struck about 40% of dairy cows in the Panhandle.

Top 10 exercises to avoid if you have hip arthritis

Health Care Associates 4/10 7:00A Alysen Vilhena

Having hip arthritis does not prevent you from having an active life. Exercise benefits people with hip arthritis as long as they know what exercises to avoid, preventing further pain and injury. Here...

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EASY Cheesy Panko Oven Roasted Zucchini Rounds

Cooking Chew 4/17 7:18A Renee Groskreutz

We love to roast zucchini in the oven as a quick and easy side dish. One of the reasons we are such fans of zucchini The post EASY Cheesy Panko Oven Roasted Zucchini Rounds...

The 15 Top Tacos in Dallas

Eater Dallas 4/17 4:27A Courtney E. Smith

A little bit of everything delicious at Revolver Taco. | Kathy Tran Soft or crunch, meaty or veggie, here’s where to order up the best tacos in the Metroplex There are so many great spots to get them...

The Shrimp on Your Table Has a Dark History

Civil Eats 4/16 11:00P Grey Moran

A few months ago, along the coast of Andhra Pradesh in eastern India, Josh Farinella drove 40 minutes out of his way to visit workers who peel shrimp for Choice Canning, where...

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café Opens Dallas Old Town Location

Restaurant News 4/16 9:13A RestaurantNews.com

Elevated casual Mediterranean café celebrates grand opening and 10 years of serving the Big D area with $5 Tasting Menu on Tuesday, April 23 Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com...

Chicken Burrito Recipe

The Healthy Maven 4/16 6:15A Davida Lederle

Learn to make the perfect chicken burrito recipe stuffed with juicy pulled chicken, Mexican rice, refried beans and saut ed veggies. The post Chicken Burrito Recipe appeared...