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Monarch to Host Exclusive IWA 5 Sake Dinner with Legendary Winemaker Richard Geoffroy on May 30th

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Top Stories: ➊ – The Learning Experience innovates early education by using characters in their learning approach (Sunday), ➋ – Digitac Media Revolutionizes Digital Marketing for Falcon Restaurant Group’s TGI Fridays Locations (Tuesday), ➌ – Check out 21 business updates in central, East McKinney (Thursday), ➍ – McKinney ISD officials name executive director of secondary school leadership (Friday), ➎ – Check out 14 business updates in west McKinney (Friday)

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Dallas' Pie Tap Pizza could open first Houston location

Dallas Business Journal 5/14 2:00A Jeff Jeffrey

Public documents indicate Pie Tap Pizza Workshop and Bar could open in Houston, which would be its first location outside DFW. Pie Tap did not immediately respond to a request...

McKinney leaders to pursue sponsorship extension for Byron Nelson golf tournament

Community Impact 5/13 10:20A shamilton@communityimpact.com (S

The sponsorship agreement with the city ends following the fifth year of the tournament in May 2025. Council members expressed support for an initial proposal to extend the...

Snap Clean Car Wash opening in McKinney pushed to summer

Community Impact 5/13 6:00A cfarr@communityimpact.com (Colby

Snap Clean Car Was is expected to open in July 2024, according to an email from a company representative

iCode relocates to South Custer Road in McKinney

Community Impact 5/13 3:00A cfarr@communityimpact.com (Colby

iCode relocated to South Custer Road in McKinney and offers STEM-focused classes after school and during the summer.

The Learning Experience innovates early education by using characters in their learning approach

Community Impact 5/12 5:15A

The Learning Experience in Southlake stands out from the rest because of its unique way of learning.

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Thirty-Eight Minutes With Ted Cruz, Annotated

Texas Monthly 5/14 5:41A Alexandra Samuels

Not too long ago, Ted Cruz carefully guarded against any talk that he might collaborate with Democrats. Consider the time, in December 2022, when Texas s junior senator traveled to Georgia to campaign...

The UT Turtle Pond Offers Quiet Reflection in the Middle of Campus

Texas Monthly 5/14 4:00A Forrest Wilder

GENERATIONS OF LONGHORNS have found solace at an improbable oasis in the middle of their Austin campus, just north of the University of Texas Tower. Constructed in 1939, two years after the iconic...

The Texanist: What’s the Best Way to Tell If a Watermelon is Ripe?

Texas Monthly 5/14 4:00A David Courtney

Q: When I was a child, my grandfather, a farmer in Ranger, instructed me on how to tell if a watermelon was ripe. He would hit the fruit with the side of his thumb and determine which ones had the...

Taqueria 10 de 10 Is a Feast for the Eyes, but Will It Make Your Stomach Happy Too?

Texas Monthly 5/14 4:00A José R. Ralat

Taqueria 10 de 10 is cool. It s got the allure of a speakeasy, tucked behind alleyway bar ReyRey in downtown Austin. Its decor sparkles with the romance of taquerias of yore, with its red-and-white...

Developers Offered a Texas Family Millions for Their Land. They Chose to Make It a Park Instead.

Texas Monthly 5/14 3:27A Pam LeBlanc

Daniel Kozmetsky wades through a sea of lemon-yellow wildflowers growing along a ridge and looks over a wide valley that stretches in front of him, part of the sprawling RGK Ranch his grandparents...

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Wobblers and Walkers (10-16 months)- Registration Required

McKinney TX Library 5/13 7:00P

Event date: May 14, 2024 Event Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Location: 6861 W. Eldorado Pkwy. McKinney, TX 75070

Related: Little Explorers (3-5 years) - Registration Required McKinney TX Library, Little Ones Lapsit (0-10 months) - Registration Required McKinney TX Library

Great Start: Pre-K Storytime (3-5 years) - Registration Required

McKinney TX Library 5/13 7:00P

Event date: May 14, 2024 Event Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: 101 E. Hunt St McKinney, TX 75069

Related: Family Storytime (All Ages)- Registration Required McKinney TX Library

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

McKinney TX Library 5/13 7:00P

Event date: May 14, 2024 Event Time: 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM Location: 6861 W. Eldorado Pkwy. McKinney, TX 75070

Related: Anime Club (6th-12th Grade) - Registration Required McKinney TX Library, Crochet Club (6th-12th grade) - Registration Required McKinney TX Library

LEGO & Friends (All ages) - Registration Required

McKinney TX Library 5/12 7:00P

Event date: May 13, 2024 Event Time: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Location: 101 E. Hunt St. McKinney, TX 75069

Pen and Paper RPG Club: Free Play (Adults)

McKinney TX Library 5/11 7:00P

Event date: May 12, 2024 Event Time: 11:00 AM - 04:30 PM Location: 101 E. Hunt St. McKinney, TX 75069

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Monarch to Host Exclusive IWA 5 Sake Dinner with Legendary Winemaker Richard Geoffroy on May 30th

Crave DFW 5/14 5:44A Steven Doyle

Monarch , the wood-fired, modern Italian restaurant led by two-time Michelin-starred Chef Danny Grant, will host an elegant evening alongside legendary winemaker Richard Geoffroy, renowned for his...

Make Way for Carbone Lite: VINO

Crave DFW 5/14 5:37A Steven Doyle

Carbone VINO, the premiere destination for Italian cuisine and fine wines, announces the launch of its latest offering: Aperitivo Hour. Launching Thursday, May 16 to coincide with National Aperitif...

Craft Your Own Salad: Now Part of Pieology’s Pies and Perks Program Nationwide

Restaurant News 5/14 4:41A RestaurantNews.com

( RestaurantNews.com ) Pieology is back with Pies and Perks this May, now including Craft Your Own Salads as qualifying menu purchases! Starting May 14th, enjoy a CYO Pizza,...

Connecticut Couple Secures Real Estate for New Haven Melting Pot Location, Bringing Back Melting Pot...

Restaurant News 5/14 12:56A RestaurantNews.com

With a lease signed for 20 George St., Daina Senatore and Jonathan Reeve plan to bring back local Melting Pot to the state in late Fall 2024. New Haven, CT (...

Nick the Greek Expands Significant Bay Area Footprint With Marin County Opening

Restaurant News 5/14 12:46A RestaurantNews.com

Nick the Greek Now Open in Greenbrae, California Fast-Growing Greek Chain Opens in the Bon Air Greenbrae Center San Jose, CA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Nick the Greek , a West...

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THE BEST WEDDING GUEST DRESSES

The Middle Page 5/14 3:04A Cathy Williamson

THE BEST WEDDING GUEST DRESSEs DRESS // SHOES (same but reversed color) // BAG Hello ladies! I hope you all had a wonderful Mother s Day weekend! You all will never believe what happened to me on...

My Paula’s Choice Promo is HERE!!

The Sister Studio 5/13 4:03A Jennifer Reed

It is a HAPPY Monday today because I m sooo, SO excited about the Paula s Choice code that I have for us today!! It is truly an incredible deal and I ll share all the details below. I have a ton of...

EMBRACING THE ELEGANCE OF BLACK SUNDRESSES

The Middle Page 5/9 1:39A Cathy Williamson

EMBRACING THE ELEGANCE OF BLACK SUNDRESSES Hi! I hope you all have had a good week thus far! I must admit that I can t travel and recover quite as fast as I used to. Do you all feel like this after a...

Jen-A-Peño is HERE!!! My Chomps box is LIVE!

The Sister Studio 5/5 5:40A Jennifer Reed

JEN-A-PEÑO IS HERE!!! You guys!!! I cannot even express to y all how excited I am about this! Today is the day, my Chomps limited edition Jen-a-peño box is HERE !!! They gave us their biggest discount...

BREAK OUT THE SUMMER DRESSES // FEATURING JULIA AMORY

The Middle Page 5/4 4:53A Cathy Williamson

BREAK OUT THE SUMMER DRESSES // FEATURING JULIA AMORY Hello, ladies! I hope you have had a fantastic week! Mine has been a whirlwind! I left last Sunday for Scottsdale, Arizona, on a retreat with the...

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Texas A&M-Notre Dame matchup will be in prime time on ABC on Aug. 31

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/14 5:57A Associated Press

The Aug. 31 matchup also marks Mike Elko's first game as Texas A&M's head coach.

Alex Bregman homers twice, drives in 4 runs as Astros pound Athletics 9-2

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/14 1:14A Associated Press

Alex Bregman homered twice and had a season-high four RBIs to lead the Houston Astros to a 9-2 win over the Oakland Athletics on Monday night.

Wyatt Johnston scores twice as Stars push Avs to brink of elimination with 5-1 win in Game 4

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/14 1:06A Associated Press

The Dallas Stars pushed Colorado to the brink of elimination Monday night with a 5-1 win in Game 4.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 34, Thunder overcome Mavs defense to even series 2-2

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/14 12:47A Associated Press

The Thunder overcame a Mavericks franchise playoff-record 13 blocks, rallying for a 100-96 victory Monday night

No. 1 seed Texas, three-time defending champ Oklahoma earn top spots in NCAA softball draw

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/13 1:30A Associated Press

Longtime rivals Texas and Oklahoma are primed to go out in style in their final Big 12 seasons before joining the Southeastern Conference.

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Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Home Prices Increased in First Quarter of 2024

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 5/13 8:04A bri@ccar.net

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Home Prices Increased in First Quarter of 2024 Home prices in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metropolitan Area rose in the first quarter of 2024 as the 30-year fixed...

Special Settlement Episodes of Drive With NAR Podcast

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 5/13 7:01A bri@ccar.net

Special Settlement Episodes of Drive With NAR Podcast If you're feeling uncertain about what the settlement means for you, tune in to hear three special settlement episodes of the "Drive With NAR"...

Feed the City with CCAR’s Community Outreach Committee on June 1

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 5/8 6:35A bri@ccar.net

Feed the City with CCAR s Community Outreach Committee on June 1 CCAR's Community Outreach Committee invites you to help Feed the City. There are four ways to help Feed The City a monthly volunteer...

Six Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Home

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 5/6 5:22A Steve Smith

Are you in the market for a new home? Exciting times lie ahead! However, the journey to homeownership can be fraught with pitfalls if you’re not careful. From overlooking crucial details to making...

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Baylor Scott & White to close Flower Mound rehab facility

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/13 9:43A Seth Bodine

The closure of the facility off Cross Timbers Road in Denton County is expected to result in dozens of potential job loses. The facility operator says it will try to help...

Texas again ranked the worst state for mental health care

Spectrum Local News Health 5/13 6:00A Craig Huber

This is the second consecutive year Forbes Advisor has ranked Texas dead last.

Your Mental Health: Recent pattern of violence against women casts light on toxic masculinity

Spectrum Local News Health 5/9 6:08A Nicole Cross

One out of four women will be the victim of a violent crime, according to the CDC.

Workers often forfeit hundreds of dollars on a popular workplace benefit

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/9 5:58A Andy Medici

Workers are losing out on hundreds of dollars in flexible spending account money.

Weak knees: symptoms, causes, and treatment

Health Care Associates 5/8 7:00A Alysen Vilhena

Living with weak knees can be more than just a minor inconvenience; it can significantly impact your daily activities and overall quality of life. If you re noticing that your knees feel weak or you...

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CEO explains why he moved longtime California company to North Texas

Dallas Business Journal 5/14 6:49A Chris Lawrence

The move has brought a wide range of benefits, according to CEO Gil de Cardenas — for one thing, many employees can afford to buy homes for the first time. Read about the long...

Craft Your Own Salad: Now Part of Pieology’s Pies and Perks Program Nationwide

Restaurant News 5/14 4:41A RestaurantNews.com

( RestaurantNews.com ) Pieology is back with Pies and Perks this May, now including Craft Your Own Salads as qualifying menu purchases! Starting May 14th, enjoy a CYO Pizza,...

Roasted Broccolini

Life at the Table 5/14 4:25A Chef Sandra Lewis

Discover the Magic of Broccolini: Your New Favorite Super-Veggie! Are you ready to meet your new favorite green vegetable? Say hello to broccolini. This delightful,...

Rhubarb Crisp

Love and Lemons 5/14 3:00A Jeanine Donofrio

Step aside, strawberry rhubarb pie! This rhubarb crisp recipe is my favorite spring dessert. I love it because it s so easy (HUGE bonus points for not requiring pie crust), but it s still completely...

Connecticut Couple Secures Real Estate for New Haven Melting Pot Location, Bringing Back Melting Pot...

Restaurant News 5/14 12:56A RestaurantNews.com

With a lease signed for 20 George St., Daina Senatore and Jonathan Reeve plan to bring back local Melting Pot to the state in late Fall 2024. New Haven, CT (...