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Mayor LaRosiliere kicks off Plano Mayors Summer Internship Program; Urges Businesses to Sign Up

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Top Stories: ➊ – Police In North Texas Drop Charges After Black Teen Jailed For Walking In Street During Snowstorm (Monday), ➋ – Plano Police Arrest Black High School Student for Walking in the Road, Showing How Far We Have To Go for Racial Equity (Tuesday), ➌ – McKinney Vaccine Hub Operates Smoothly Amid Waitlist, Supply Problems (Tuesday), ➍ – Hawaiian Restaurant to Open in Allen March 5th (Wednesday), ➎ – Chipotle opens new location along Independence Parkway in Plano (Monday)

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Texas Lawmakers Call On Public Utility Commission Chair To Resign

CBS Dallas-Ft.Worth 2/26 4:20P News From CBS Channel 11 KTVT –

AUSTIN, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) State Representative Rafael Anchia, D-Dallas has added his name to a list of lawmakers calling on the Chair of the Public Utility Commission of...

Plano startup moves HQ to Addison, plans to triple workforce

Dallas Business Journal 2/26 8:52A Ryan Salchert

The company was founded in 2019 and is estimated to be worth $275 million.

Frisco CEO Holds Emergency Drive For North Texas Food Bank After Winter Storm

Plano Profile - Business 2/25 10:05P Alexandra Cronin

The post Frisco CEO Holds Emergency Drive For North Texas Food Bank After Winter Storm appeared first on Local Profile . During the first day of the winter storm, Danyel Surrency Jones house suffered...

Mayor LaRosiliere kicks off Plano Mayors Summer Internship Program; Urges Businesses to Sign Up

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 2/25 6:36A Taylor Mayad

In his final year of service to the City of Plano, Mayor Harry LaRosiliere took a fond look back at the first seven years of the Plano Mayors Summer Internship Program (PMSIP) as he announced plans...

Plano sports giant Learfield IMG College extends partnership with Alabama firm

Dallas Business Journal 2/25 2:32A Tyler Patchen

University Fancards has extended its partnership with Learfield IMG College.

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Harvest Hall now open in Grapevine, new dining options in Fort Worth and more DFW news from...

Community Impact 2/28 1:00A

Here are some of the top stories from the past month from the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

Plano faces long-term impacts from storm; Collin County vaccine hubs resume service and more...

Community Impact 2/27 1:00A

Read the top business and community news from this week from the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Collin County Judge Chris Hill rescinds COVID-19 disaster declaration

Community Impact 2/26 9:02A mpayne@communityimpact.com (Matt

Collin County’s declaration of local disaster in response to COVID-19 was rescinded Feb. 26 by Judge Chris Hill.

DART to save millions on Silver Line project following approval of refinanced loan from U.S....

Community Impact 2/26 3:50A olueckemeyer@communityimpact.c (

The $908 million loan was approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Build America Bureau in 2018, according to a Feb. 25 news release.

Guyana natives bring Caribbean flavors to Taste of the Islands in Plano

Community Impact 2/25 11:00P lpowers@communityimpact.com (Lie

The restaurant's No. 1 item for years was jerk chicken because of its spicy kick; however, it has since been overshadowed by the stewed oxtail, which is often served with rice...

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Computer Science: Digital Divas Competition Results

Plano ISD 2/24 5:03A

Feb. 24, 2021

Foundations Commit to Specialized Education

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 2/23 7:17A Lisa Loera

Dallas Academy is a widely-recognized leader in private school education for bright students with a range of learning differences. As such, we always strive to grow and innovate in order to meet the...

Uplift Education Leads the Way in Educational Social Emotional Well-being with Family Counseling

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 2/23 6:40A Dana Cobb

As Uplift Education continues to focus on the social-emotional health of our students, we are excited to share that our Student Support Services department is now offering an in-house family therapy...

Prestonwood Christian Academy School System Appoints New Head of School

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 2/23 6:00A Katie McDonald

Dr. Michael Goddard Accepts Executive Leadership Position at Prestonwood Christian Academy After an extensive nationwide search and interview process, Dr. Michael Goddard has been named Head of...

Coca-Cola Scholars Program Regional Finalists

Plano ISD 2/23 10:08A

Feb. 23, 2021

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Our Response to Winter Storm Uri

Minnies Food Pantry 2/26 6:47A Brittany Shaver

Winter storm Uri took us all by surprise. No matter how well you may have prepared, no one was expecting to be left without electricity for days or have their homes flooded...

Malai Kitchen, a Bruncher’s Paradise

Crave DFW 2/26 4:28A Steven Doyle

by Steven Doyle Patio season is officially full on after the devastatingly hot and dry summer. The pooches are leading their sexy owners by the string past the cabanas that are playing soothing street...

Bonchon’s New Fast-Casual Restaurant Now Open with Official Grand Opening Celebration Scheduled for...

Crave DFW 2/25 7:33A Steven Doyle

Bonchon , the internationally revered restaurant brand known for its Korean fried chicken, debuts a new fast-casual restaurant model with the opening of Bonchon in Addison, Texas on Thursday, February...

Shop for a Cause – Neiman Marcus Willow Bend

Minnies Food Pantry 2/25 7:17A Brittany Shaver

Neiman Marcus in Willow Bend will donate 10% of sales to Minnie s Food Pantry when you shop from 2/25 to 3/1. Please mention us. The post Shop for a Cause – Neiman Marcus Willow Bend first appeared on...

Perot Museum presents U.S. debut of The Science of Guinness World Records exhibition March 6

Crave DFW 2/25 6:17A Steven Doyle

How does one develop the ability to do 36 consecutive pull-ups using only their pinky fingers? What does it take for someone to create the world’s smallest stop-motion film? And what motivates someone...

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Classic Easter outfits for littles

Krystal Schlegel 2/27 7:40P krystal

Here are my top picks for classic Easter outfits for littles if you are on the hunt for your baby bunnies! My outfit 1 : oversized button down shirt // Citizen jeans // gucci loafers // letter...

The Secret To Great Hair (w/Pantene)

Steph Taylor Jackson 2/25 1:09P Steph Taylor Jackson

This post was written in partnership with Pantene ! I am back again with a new Pantene product that I am loving. If you’ve followed my blog over the years, then you know my love for Pantene runs...

New Free Assembly Collection

Steph Taylor Jackson 2/23 1:59P Steph Taylor Jackson

Today I rounded up a few must shop items from the new Free Assembly collection at Walmart! I love how easy going and approachable this line is. Think elevated essentials that...

Discovering Verishop

Krystal Schlegel 2/20 7:22P krystal

If you are not yet familiar with Verishop , I wanted to share! I discovered the very cool site back in 2019 and love it for the selection of hard to find beauty brands and loungewear. They carry a lot...

CHIC AT EVERY AGE // FABULOUS COAT UNDER $100

The Middle Page 2/19 1:43A Cathy Williamson

CHIC AT EVERY AGE // FAB COAT UNDER $100 Natalie// The Fashion Hour , Samantha// Style of Sam , Heather// So Heather Happy Friday! This has been a bizarre and sad week in Texas. The winter storm that...

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ATW Corporation moves its headquarters to prestigious Greenhill Towers in Addison, TX

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 2/22 8:07A Dana Cobb

Richardson-based ATW Corporation is moving its headquarters to Addison, Texas. The company has leased a full floor at Greenhill Towers for a total of 26,127 square feet. ATW is the most diversified...

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Texas hospital among those launching national cancer research foundation with $250M gift

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 2/26 5:07A Chris Mathews

The new foundation expects to begin funding grant awards to research teams within a few months.

DFW-based Six Flags sees financial results hit hard by pandemic

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 2/24 8:44A W. Scott Bailey

The Texas-based company sustained a net loss of more than $420 million as attendance at its parks all but vanished.

On-demand dental service startup expands to Dallas

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 2/24 6:39A Kevin Cummings

Kare Mobile is looking to expand nationwide with $250,000 in new funding. And it's eyeing Dallas for its first stop in Texas.

Where do things stand at North Texas vaccination sites after last week's winter storm?

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 2/23 6:46A Ariel Plasencia (WFAA)

Most vaccination sites are back up and running after pausing operations last week due to the winter storm.

Experts discuss lasting impact of COVID-19 on North Texas cities

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 2/22 1:36P Bill Hethcock

Five years from now, what will be the lasting impacts of COVID-19 on Dallas-Fort Worth?

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New Donations to Black-Led Food and Land Groups Aim for True Reparations

Civil Eats 2/22 9:00P Ruth Terry, YES! Magazine

Last December, nonprofit executive director Malik Yakini received an unexpected call. The caller, a woman who resides in California, said she wanted to direct a sizeable portion of her inheritance to...

One Perfect Spot for Kids- Lehnis Train Museum, Brownwood, Texas

The Making of a Home 2/13 9:59A Holly K. Ross

When thinking of perfect places to tote a trio of grandkids on a road trip, Brownwood, Texas might not be the first place that pops in your head. However, Brownwood does have a lot to offer. One of...

Where to Eat in Galveston- Darlene’s Shrimp Shack

The Making of a Home 2/11 2:26A Holly K. Ross

If you are driving down 61 st street along Offats Bayou, you will see Darlene’s Shrimp Shack (a food truck) sitting pretty next to Aunt Margie’s Bait Shop and a shrimp boat named Darlene. If you are...

What To Do With A Critic?

The Making of a Home 2/10 4:46A Holly K. Ross

I have known for a good many years that you had to have thick skin when raising children. You know the saying, Three things don t lie: drunks, children, and yoga pants. Kids will speak out the truth...

It’s National Homemade Soup Day- Recipe!

The Making of a Home 2/4 3:31A Holly K. Ross

I am a huge fan of soup. It is the first meal I made solo at the age of five. Yes, I was five- you can read all about it here. My mom made this soup frequently and she taught me how. Soup comes in so...