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Addison Kaboom Town!® Presents 40 Years of Fireworks with Town-Wide Celebration July 3

Run for the Roses as Barrel & Bones Celebrates Derby Day May 4th

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Homeschool Day at The Dinosaur Company
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Top Stories: ➊ – Guns sent off by Texas police departments to be destroyed were stripped of parts and sold online (Tuesday), ➋ – Check out 18 business updates in East McKinney (Tuesday), ➌ – Wine Tour Around the World with Paul Botamer of Fearing’s Restaurant (Thursday), ➍ – Bagel Cafe offers breakfast, lunch options in McKinney (Tuesday), ➎ – Open house provides insight, update on downtown McKinney redevelopment project (Wednesday)

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Texas cities and nonprofits receive $15.4M for tree planting, education

Community Impact 4/15 10:01A hnorton@communityimpact.com (Han

The grants from the Texas A&M Forest Service are aimed at building and expanding forests in urban communities across the state.

Collin College set to open registration for fall semester

Community Impact 4/14 7:00P mcrouchley@communityimpact.com (

Registration for Collin College’s fall semester is set to open later this month.

US 380 in Denton County to narrow nightly starting April 15

Community Impact 4/14 7:00P cfarr@communityimpact.com (Colby

Officials are planning to narrow US 380 to one lane in both directions while crews complete traffic barrier work as part of a $135.9 million improvement project on US 380.

Southbound US 75 in Allen to close overnight April 16

Community Impact 4/14 7:00P cfarr@communityimpact.com (Colby

Construction crews are working on a bridge replacement project at the US 75 intersection with Ridgeview Drive during southbound lane closures April 16.

Fort Worth Episcopal rector arrested for online solicitation of a minor

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 4/14 7:10A Steven Rosenbaum

A reverend at an Episcopal church in Fort Worth has been suspended after being accused of online solicitation of a minor. Rev. Jason Myers, associate rector at Trinity...

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Skyhawks Flag Football (session 3) | Apex Centre

McKinney TX Parks & Recreation 4/15 7:00P

Event date: April 16, 2024 Event Time: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM Location: 3003 Alma Dr. McKinney, TX 75069

Related: Mini-Hawks Volleyball (session 3) | Apex Centre McKinney TX Parks & Recreation

Addison Kaboom Town!® Presents 40 Years of Fireworks with Town-Wide Celebration July 3

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 4/15 6:34A Kelly Hunter

For 40 years, one of the nations most impressive and unique Independence Day celebrations has been held in the North Texas town of Addison, Texas. While 4.4 square-mile Addison is only home to 17,000...

Laredo’s La India Packing Co. Has Been Healing With Its Spices for 100 Years

Texas Monthly 4/15 4:00A Luis G. Rendon

Among the culinary mainstays that have made their marks on the palates of Laredoans, few have been more essential than La India Packing Company. This April, the family-owned spice-and-herb company...

Waring Cuney Is the Best Harlem Renaissance Poet You’ve Never Heard Of

Texas Monthly 4/15 3:00A Robyn Ross

She does not knowHer beauty,She thinks her brown bodyHas no glory.If she could danceNakedUnder palm trees,And see her image in the riverShe would know.But there are no palm trees On the street,And...

Two Hedonistic Texas Taco Chains Could Upend Mexican Fast Food. Is America Ready?

Texas Monthly 4/15 3:00A Tom Foster

Something stops Clay Dover cold as he strolls behind the restaurant s counter. The CEO of Velvet Taco has been all smiles and high fives since he entered the chain s location in the Grandscape...

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

McKinney TX Library 4/15 7:00P

Event date: April 16, 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 4/15 7:00P

Event date: April 16, 2024 Event Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: 101 E. Hunt St McKinney, TX 75069

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

McKinney TX Library 4/15 7:00P

Event date: April 16, 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, Blackout Poetry (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 4/14 7:00P

Event date: April 15, 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 4/13 7:00P

Event date: April 14, 2024 Event Time: 11:00 AM - 04:30 PM Location: 101 E. Hunt St. McKinney, TX 75069

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Balance Grille Celebrates Grand Opening in Wylie, Texas

Restaurant News 4/15 10:38A RestaurantNews.com

(L-R) Founder Prakash Karamchandani (PK), Franchisee Roshan Ayub and Founder HoChan Jang (CJ) Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Balance Grille , the rising leader in Asian...

Related: Balance Grille Hosts Wylie Chamber of Commerce for Official Ribbon Cutting McKinney BubbleLife iReporter

Run for the Roses as Barrel & Bones Celebrates Derby Day May 4th

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 4/15 4:28A Kelly Hunter

Since the Kentucky Derby first ran in 1875, the traditional beverage associated with the 10-furlong race has been the mint julep. And there is no better place in North Texas to sip that...

Bar Louie Launches Deliciously Innovative New Menu

Restaurant News 4/15 8:58A RestaurantNews.com

Wake Up Call Martini Popular neighborhood bar brand introduces 32 new food and beverage items Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Bar Louie is proud to unveil its revamped...

Bingham Family Vineyards – Roanoke

Texas Wine Lover 4/13 1:04A Jeff Cope

Bingham Family Vineyards has recently expanded their number of tasting rooms by opening a new location in Roanoke , which is north of Fort Worth, in January 2024. In a recent trip to North Texas, I...

2024 Texas Wine Auction is Announced

Texas Wine Lover 4/12 12:36A Jeff Cope

It was announced that the upcoming 3rd Annual Texas Wine Auction is scheduled for May 4, 2024, at the Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa in Johnson City, Texas. The event will run from 6:00 p.m. to...

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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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THE BEST PLACE FOR ONE-STOP SHOPPING

The Middle Page 4/5 2:53A Cathy Williamson

THE BEST PLACE FOR ONE-STOP SHOPPING Hello and Happy Friday! Are you all gearing up for the Eclipse on Monday? I don t remember when there was this much hoopla over an eclipse. Dallas is on the path...

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Chase Elliott drives backward after Texas win that could get him going in the right direction again

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/15 1:07A Associated Press

After 42 races over 18 months without a victory, the younger Elliott won in double overtime Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway.

Scheffler turns the Masters into another Sunday yawner with a dominating win

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/15 12:31A Associated Press

Scheffler became just the fifth player to win from the No. 1 spot since the rankings were instituted in 1986.

Rangers' reliever Burke breaks his non-throwing hand after punching a wall following a poor outing

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/13 9:29A Associated Press

The 27-year-old allowed three hits and four runs

William Byron is back in Texas with more big wins since getting Hendrick's 300th there last fall

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/13 8:33A Associated Press

The race Sunday at Texas comes a week after Byron's 13th career win

Heim homers with 4 RBIs as Rangers win 12-8 and drop Astros to 4-11

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/13 1:43A Associated Press

The Astros have dropped four games in a row for the second time in this young season and have allowed 36 runs in their last three games.

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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...

Announcing CCAR TRLP Class XVI

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 4/11 3:22A bri@ccar.net

Announcing CCAR TRLP Class XVI Please join us in congratulating these Collin County Area REALTORS® and area association participants on their acceptance into the 2024 Texas REALTORS® Leadership...

NAR Settlement FAQs

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 4/10 6:35A bri@ccar.net

NAR Settlement FAQs The National Association of REALTORS® is dedicated to answering your questions regarding their proposed settlement. To streamline this process, they created Facts.Realtor ....

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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...

Study ranks Texas among worst states for quality of children’s health care

Spectrum Local News Health 4/10 5:16A Tanya Velazquez

Texas ranked 49th, following Wyoming and Mississippi, for the quality of children’s health in all 50 states.

Cariloop raises $20M with benefits for workers who care for family members

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/9 2:00A Holden Wilen

This Richardson-based company has developed a platform that helps caregivers. Now it has fresh capital to grow thanks to a $20 million round led by a Washington, D.C.-based...

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Balance Grille Celebrates Grand Opening in Wylie, Texas

Restaurant News 4/15 10:38A RestaurantNews.com

(L-R) Founder Prakash Karamchandani (PK), Franchisee Roshan Ayub and Founder HoChan Jang (CJ) Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Balance Grille , the rising leader in Asian...

Bar Louie Launches Deliciously Innovative New Menu

Restaurant News 4/15 8:58A RestaurantNews.com

Wake Up Call Martini Popular neighborhood bar brand introduces 32 new food and beverage items Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Bar Louie is proud to unveil its revamped...

How to reheat chicken parmesan in 4 easy ways

Cooking Chew 4/15 7:03A Andi Reis

Want to learn how to reheat chicken parmesan? Here's 4 easy ways to warm up this Italian classic! The post How to reheat chicken parmesan in 4 easy ways appeared first on...

Take Action: This Farm Bill Should Center Conservation, Not Consolidation

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 4/15 5:04A Billy Hackett

This week, farmers, consumers, and advocates across the country are making calls to Congress with a central message: pass a farm bill for all farmers that centers conservation, not consolidation. Farm...

Avocado and Chicken Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/14 11:00P Krista

This chicken and avocado salad with tangy honey-mustard dressing is the perfect light weeknight dinner. It s loaded with creamy goat cheese and crunchy pepitas for a burst of flavor in every bite. Why...