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Top Stories: ➊ – Big Rig Driver Dies After Losing Control, Striking Bottom Of Bridge Off Tollway In Plano (Thursday), ➋ – Plano Home Explosion May Have Been Attempted Suicide: KRLD (Monday), ➌ – Plano Man Christian Quezada Beaten, Found Dead On Beach In Puerto Rico (Monday), ➍ – Plano Dutch Bros. Coffee Opens Monday (Sunday), ➎ – Alarming delta variant COVID-19 cases rising, Collin County officials say it’s time to mask up again (Wednesday)

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Celina Officers Fatally Shoot ‘Armed Suspect': Police

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 7/31 5:14A

Celina officers shot and killed an armed person while responding to a call Friday night, police say. The department said its officers encountered an armed suspect while...

Fire At Plano Home Under Control, No Injuries Reported

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth (Plano) 7/30 1:41P plano – CBS Dallas / Fort Worth

PLANO, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) A fire that produced heavy smoke at a home in Plano is under control, the fire department said. The fire happened at a home in the 1600 block of Cherbourg Drive. Plano house...

Firefighters Working Large House Fire in Plano

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 7/30 1:18P

Firefighters in Plano are currently working to get a large house fire under control. The fire started around 6 p.m. Friday at a home in the 1600 block of Cherbough Drive. We...

A Topo Chico shortage is upon us Texans

Local Profile 7/30 12:30P Jordan Jarrett

The nationwide supply shortages of raw materials are hitting Texans where it hurts now: we re short on Topo Chico. This news will no doubt have Texas foodies who are ready for their weekend Ranch...

Big Rig Driver Dies After Losing Control, Striking Bottom Of Bridge Off Tollway In Plano

CBS Dallas-Ft.Worth 7/29 3:38P News From CBS Channel 11 KTVT –

PLANO, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) The driver of a big rig died after a crash at Sam Rayburn Tollway and Ohio Drive in Plano Thursday, July 29. Texas DPS said around 5:20 p.m. the tractor trailer was going...

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Mad for Chicken opens; work on container homes community begins and more top news from DFW

Community Impact 7/31 2:00A

Read the most popular business and community news from the past week from the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Oni Ramen coming to Richardson; American-Italian restaurant Sfereco set to open in Lewisville and...

Community Impact 7/30 2:00P

Read the latest business and community news from the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including a new bakery coming to McKinney.

Collin County health officials say yeast infection that killed 4 not public threat

Community Impact 7/30 10:24A mpayne@communityimpact.com (Matt

The county gave no indication that generally healthy individuals should fear infection.

Texas Legislature allows parents to opt for students to repeat grade levels or courses

Community Impact 7/30 10:09A bcooper@communityimpact.com (Bro

Senate Bill 1697 is effective for the 2021-22 school year.

Plano ISD trustees to consider new district health, safety protocols at Aug. 3 meeting

Community Impact 7/30 6:52A wwadsack@communityimpact.com (Wi

The draft protocols note face masks are optional for all students, staff and visitors, but states “universal indoor masking is recommended" for everyone, regardless of...

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First Day of Class Is August 11

Plano ISD 7/28 6:37A

July 28, 2021

Plano Mayor’s Summer Internship Program honors 82 teenagers with community parade

Dallas Morning News (Education) 7/27 4:14A Teri Webster

The student interns gained real-world work experience by working paid positions at top companies and nonprofits.

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Cheer on Team USA at the Summer Olympics with Asian Mint

Asian Mint 7/30 4:58A stephanie@asianmint.com

After nearly a year of delays, the Summer Olympics are finally underway! Since the kick-off Friday, July 23 in Tokyo, we have been cheering on Team USA as they go for the...

Wine Education in Johnson City

Texas Wine Lover 7/30 12:35A Guest

By Amie Nemec These hot summer afternoons found me needing a bit of girlfriend time, so I connected with a few industry gals, and we planned a bit of wine tasting. I gathered my best wine tasting...

Visiting Texas Legato on the Way Home

Texas Wine Lover 7/27 12:43A Guest

By Amie Nemec My hubby and I took a quick drive from Fredericksburg to Weatherford to see family. It was just an overnight jaunt and on the way home, we needed a break from the road. After filling up...

Beloved West Coast Coffee Chain Dutch Bros. Debuts Two New DFW Locations

Eater Dallas 7/26 9:53A Amy McCarthy

DFW’s newest iced coffee purveyor has arrived | Dutch Bros/Facebook Caffeine enthusiasts can now find Dutch Bros. in Plano, Pantego, and McKinney Dutch Bros, the West Coast coffee chain known for its...

Best Queso in Dallas

Crave DFW 7/26 5:21A Steven Doyle

by Steven Doyle The American government hordes cheese. It s an odd deal you may want to investigate, but there are actual stores of processed American cheese, not too unlike Velveeta, in giant...

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THINKING AHEAD TO JACKETS AND JEANS

The Middle Page 7/30 3:10A Cathy Williamson

THINKING AHEAD TO JACKETS AND JEANS Happy Friday, friends! What do you all have planned for the weekend? Today is my husband s and my thirty-eighth anniversary! Can you all believe we started dating...

TOP TEN FAVORITE CARDIGANS FROM THE NORDSTROM SALE

The Middle Page 7/28 2:47A Cathy Williamson

TOP TEN FAVORITE CARDIGANS FROM THE NORDSTROM SALE Happy Hump Day, everyone! How are you all doing? I have been doing tons of errands for my daughter. She had an allergic reaction to something with...

My favorite bikini and coverup brands

Krystal Schlegel 7/27 11:23A krystal

Bikinis: Zimmermann The Zimmermann bikinis have great coverage and really fun stylish designs. This white one with the ruffle detail is so flattering and pretty! The straps are adjustable and the...

Current favorites from Mytheresa

Krystal Schlegel 7/25 8:38P krystal

Mytheresa has a wonderfully curated selection of my go-to designers and I love to browse their new arrivals. Here are a few of my current Mytheresa favorites for the transition from Summer to Fall....

NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE 2021 PICKS

Style of Sam 7/20 5:26A Sam

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SEC welcomes Texas, Oklahoma after boards accept invitations

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/30 7:30A Associated Press

The SEC voted to extend invitations to Texas and Oklahoma on Thursday.

Related: Texas, Oklahoma request invitations for SEC membership beginning in 2025 Spectrum Local News Sports

Board of Regents signs off on UT joining the SEC

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/30 6:21A Craig Huber

Friday's vote was unanimous.

'I don’t think you realize how dangerous this is': Simone Biles defends decision to withdraw from...

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/30 3:54A Ryan Chatelain

Simone Biles shed more light on the mental block that’s derailed her Olympics so far and to defend herself against those calling her a quitter.

Boxing sews deep roots in Fort Worth, local boxers want more kids to join the sport

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/29 12:23P Magaly Ayala

Boxing has deep roots in Fort Worth, with several world champions coming out of cowtown in the 80s and 90s.

Texas deputy AG apologizes for calling Simone Biles ‘selfish,’ ‘childish’

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/29 5:56A Craig Huber

Comes after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton addressed the issue.

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The Weekly Wrap-Up

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 7/30 7:16A nicholemoreno

Are you searching for a new home? Take a look at some of this week’s fabulous featured properties. 4370 Palm Drive | Caney City | $7,011,000 7901 Windrose Avenue #1501 | Plano | $2,100,000 17812 Cedar...

Looking For a Great Home in Murphy? Here’s Your Sign

Candy's Dirt 7/23 12:05A Joanna England

Are you familiar with Murphy? Not Murphy Brown, Murphy s Oil Soap, or Audie Murphy, but the city just north of Sachse, west of Wylie, and east of Plano? See More...

Things to do in North Texas This Summer

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 7/21 4:24A nicholemoreno

The lazy days of summer will soon come to an end and it will be time for back-to-school. Be sure to explore all that North Texas has to offer and enjoy the final days of summer! Summer on Ice Galleria...

Welcome Christa Allen

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 7/20 2:00P Michelle Musick Jones

Christa Allen Welcome to the MMJ Team! Contact Christa Today 214.293.2280 ChristaSellsDallas@gmail.com

Here’s What We Know About the Plano House Explosion That Sent 6 to Hospital

Candy's Dirt 7/20 12:35A Shelby Skrhak

Plano Fire-Rescue officials are still investigating the cause of a violent explosion that leveled a house and damaged neighboring homes near Park Blvd. See More...

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Dallas judge says masks required in courthouses

Spectrum Local News Health 7/31 1:00A Associated Press

The order is effective starting Monday.

Kids left in hot cars: It could happen to anyone

Spectrum Local News Health 7/30 7:11A Meteorologist Justin Gehrts

Even the most caring parents can accidentally leave a child in a vehicle.

Gov. Abbott issues executive order doubling down on mask, vaccine mandates

Spectrum Local News Health 7/30 4:47A Craig Huber

Abbott says order provides "clarity and uniformity."

Hospital, gallery offering free mammograms Saturday

Spectrum Local News Health 7/29 8:45A Ashley McElroy

Mammograms are by appointment only and space is limited.

Mental health group followed an 'unexpected path to success' with telehealth

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/29 7:48A Rob Schneider

While his company's preference is to serve patients in person, Taylor said telehealth will still be a viable option going forward. And he said insurance providers must cover...

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A Native-led Initiative Seeks to Spur an Agricultural Revolution in Rural Alaska

Civil Eats 7/28 10:00P Max Graham, High Country News

When Eva Dawn Burk first saw Calypso Farm and Ecology Center in 2019, she felt enchanted. Calypso is an educational farm tucked away in a boreal forest in Ester, Alaska, near...

James Rebanks: There Are No Winners in American Farming

Civil Eats 7/25 10:00P James Rebanks

Excerpted from PASTORAL SONG: A Farmer’s Journey by James Rebanks, on sale August 3, 2021. We had traveled to the heart of American farming country to stay with an old friend in Kentucky. It was...

A Farmer-Owned Local Food App Stands Out from the Venture Capital-Backed Crowd

Civil Eats 7/11 10:00P Lela Nargi

At the start of the pandemic, Elizabeth Riffle built out a website for her West Virginia bison farm . Her aim, in part, was to boost revenue by allowing local customers to pre-order their brisket and...

Books for 2021

The Making of a Home 7/1 2:01P Holly K. Ross

I have read quite a few books this year- these are a few worth owning: Non-fiction: Beautiful Outlaw, Fathered by God, and Moving Mountains by John Eldredge Without Rival by...

Will the U.S. Finally Take a Holistic Approach to Ending Child Hunger?

Civil Eats 6/21 10:00P Lisa Held

Over the last 18 months, an alarming rise in child hunger—over 17 million children did not have consistent access to enough food in 2020—caught the attention of many federal...