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St. Andrew UMC Hosts Inaugural Stars and Stripes Concert June 30

Jonathan Norton On Selling “Penny Candy” And The Story Of His Pleasant Grove Neighborhood

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Top Stories: ➊ – Plano man, 23, drowns in Lewisville Lake while boating with friends (Saturday), ➋ – After a runoff uglier than any in Dallas, Plano’s new split council is hardly its biggest problem (Wednesday), ➌ – Gov. Greg Abbott signs $11.6 billion school finance measure into law (Tuesday), ➍ – Plano’s High Point Tennis Center to undergo $5.5M renovation project (Thursday), ➎ – Collin College approved to offer four-year degrees in 2020 (Friday)

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Liberty Recreation Center renovations

City of Plano (News Flash) 6/17 10:22A

Prosperity CEO: Acquisition of DFW bank will make Houston bank ‘bigger, better and stronger’

Dallas Business Journal 6/17 9:28A Chris Mathews

“I would say three things: bigger, better and stronger,” David Zalman, chairman and CEO of Houston-based Prosperity Bancshares said of its purchase of Plano-based...

These 27 restaurants have opened in Plano so far this year

Community Impact Newspaper - Plano Local News 6/17 9:15A Luke Schumacher

Plano’s dining options have become more diverse since the start of 2019. With almost 30 new restaurants ranging from food [...] The post These 27 restaurants have opened in...

In $2.1B deal, Prosperity to acquire LegacyTexas

Dallas Business Journal 6/17 3:33A Dallas Business Journal staff

LegacyTexas Financial Group Inc. (Nasdaq: LTXB) has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with Prosperity Bancshares Inc. (NYSE: PB). In a stock and cash deal,...

St. Andrew UMC Hosts Inaugural Stars and Stripes Concert June 30

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 6/16 1:34P Elizabeth Lenart

The chancel choirs of St. Andrew UMC and Custer Road UMC combine for a star-spangled spectacular, including Imperial Brass, a patriotic childrens parade, a salute to the armed forces, and free snow...

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Talent in Spades: Jeff Platt

PlanoMagazine.com 6/17 5:12A Sean Chaffin

The script and laptop are ready. Jeff Platt slides into the anchor desk for the Thursday preview show for “Friday Night Poker,” which is aired on Facebook Watch by the Poker...

Plano matcha shop offering 'level 5' matcha ice cream for a limited time

Dallas Morning News (Celebrity News) 6/15 4:10A Christian Burno

If the typical cup of joe isn't working for you, Meccha Matcha in Plano might have just what you need for your caffeine kick.To celebrate their one-year... Continue reading

Jonathan Norton On Selling “Penny Candy” And The Story Of His Pleasant Grove Neighborhood

Art&Seek 6/14 3:46A Anne Bothwell

When Jonathan Norton was growing up in Pleasant Grove, his parents ran a candy house out of an apartment, a place where neighbors could buy snow cones, Frito pie and sweet treats. That candy house is...

2 healthful restaurants are opening side-by-side in Plano — again

Dallas Morning News (Celebrity News) 6/13 11:22A Sarah Blaskovich

Bellagreen and Original ChopShop, two good-for-you restaurants operated by the same management team, are opening side-by-side at Park and Preston in Plano.... Continue...

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Jun. 11, 2019 - Back-to-School Fair / Las Ferias de Regreso a Clases del ISD de Plano

Plano ISD 6/11 9:28A

Free for Plano ISD students and families / Este evento comunitario gratis ofrece a los alumnos de PISD y sus familias.

Fostering Healthy Habits in Young Children

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 6/10 9:35A Dr. Pratiksha Rigley

Fostering Healthy Habits in Young Children By: Dr. Pratiksha Rigley Franchise Owner, Primrose Schools of Frisco West, Park Cities, Plano at Preston Meadow, Prestonwood, and Waco at Woodway Every...

Simple Summer Activities that Help Children Learn

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 6/5 11:23A Dr. Pratiksha Rigley

Simple Summer Activities that Help Children Learn By: Dr. Pratiksha Rigley Franchise Owner, Primrose Schools of Frisco West, Park Cities, Plano at Preston Meadow, Prestonwood, and Waco at Woodway ...

Letters: Three cheers to Plano good Samaritans, student columnists, federal employees

Dallas Morning News (Education Blog) 6/8 2:00A Letters to the Editor

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Philly-Style Pretzel-Wrapped Hot Dogs Land in Richardson

Eater Dallas 6/17 6:00A Alaena Hostetter

It’s the third DFW outpost for the Philly Pretzel Factory Philly Pretzel Factory , a Northeastern chain for giant twisted bread snacks as officially debuted its newest local outpost in Richardson. The...

Zoli’s NY Pizza Makes a Very Temporary Return to Oak Cliff

Eater Dallas 6/17 4:24A Amy McCarthy

Plus, more DFW dining intel Welcome to AM Intel, a daily round-up of easily digestible Dallas dining details that every local needs to know. Looking for more intel about where to eat and drink in the...

Plano matcha shop offering 'level 5' matcha ice cream for a limited time

Dallas Morning News (Restaurants) 6/15 4:10A Christian Burno

If the typical cup of joe isn't working for you, Meccha Matcha in Plano might have just what you need for your caffeine kick.To celebrate their one-year... Continue reading

Comic Jeff Dunham was voted Most Likely to Succeed at Richardson High School — and made it happen

Dallas Morning News (Restaurants) 6/14 8:43A Michael Granberry

Jeff Dunham was voted Most Likely to Succeed when he graduated from Richardson High School in 1980. And what a good choice it was. Now 57, Dunham is a wildly... Continue...

A New Uptown Corner Store Will Deliver Booze To Your Door Later This Month

Eater Dallas 6/14 8:07A Alaena Hostetter

Chicago’s Foxtrot is arriving just in time for summer revelry Foxtrot , an upscale convenience store and cafe with delivery service, will officially debut its first location outside of Chicago later...

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Public Reprimands - April-May 2019

UIL (The Leaguer) 6/14 4:26A

Baseball Amarillo High School Randon Johnson Amarillo Tascosa High School Derek Galt Atlanta High School David Hooten Brownsville Rivera High School Travis Parker Canutillo...

Developer Trammell Crow heads to Plano's Legacy park with plans for high-rise office campus

Dallas Morning News (Golf) 6/17 4:00P Steve Brown

Plano man, 23, drowns in Lewisville Lake while boating with friends

Dallas Morning News (Golf) 6/15 6:42A Sara Coello

Plano man gets life in prison for sexually abusing 2 teens for at least 4 years

Dallas Morning News (Golf) 6/14 9:35A Charles Scudder

What a Plano cybersecurity firm's $40M capital raise tells us about the region's ecosystem

Dallas Morning News (Golf) 6/13 7:21A Paul O'Donnell

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Treat Dad to a Father’s Day Feast

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 6/14 10:06A Niki Fanara

Celebrate dad this Father’s Day by treating him to a hearty, mouthwatering dinner. Between roasted prime rib, truffle mac and cheese and double chocolate mousse, we know what dad likes. We’ve compiled...

12 Must-See Open Houses This Weekend

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 6/14 8:39A Niki Fanara

If you’re in the market for a home in North Texas, you’ve come to the right place. Enjoy your weekend with Ebby Halliday Realtors at these exceptional properties. 2404 Glade Road | Colleyville | ...

This Richardson Home Pairs Stately Traditional with Contemporary Cool

Candy's Dirt 6/13 4:45A Shelby Skrhak

Check out the dramatic front elevation of 3316 Birkshire Lane, a Knightsbridge Estates home in northeast Richardson, listed for $359,900 by Linda Jackson of Ebby Halliday Plano . See More...

Developer Trammell Crow heads to Plano's Legacy park with plans for high-rise office campus

Dallas Morning News (Residential Real Estate) 6/17 4:00P Steve Brown

Plano man, 23, drowns in Lewisville Lake while boating with friends

Dallas Morning News (Commercial Real Estate) 6/15 6:42A Sara Coello

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Letters: Tariffs on Mexico, free trade, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, Iran

Dallas Morning News (Health) 6/17 7:00P Letters to the Editor

Developer Trammell Crow heads to Plano's Legacy park with plans for high-rise office campus

Dallas Morning News (Fitness) 6/17 4:00P Steve Brown

NRA celebrates 'highly successful' year in Texas as new gun bills signed into law

Dallas Morning News (Health) 6/17 3:05P Lauren McGaughy

Dallas Zoo says 1-year-old giraffe dies while under anesthesia during exam

Dallas Morning News (Fitness) 6/17 1:35P Claire Z. Cardona

AT&T to cut nearly 2,000 jobs, telecom labor union says

Dallas Morning News (Fitness) 6/17 12:37P Melissa Repko

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Plight of World Oceans Highlighted by EarthxOcean

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 6/15 11:00P Lindsey Lyons

EarthxOcean explored the role of oceans in our lives with both an Inland Ocean Action Summit and the inaugural Island Resilience Forum at the ninth annual EarthX in Dallas. Bringing together global...

American and Mexican Voices Unite in Honor of the Planet

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 6/13 6:39A Lindsey Lyons

Global Earth Day Gathering Tackled Climate Challenges Faced by our Southern Neighbor EarthxMexico hosted a banquet and exhibition to recognize and celebrate the environmental efforts of the United...

Mid-Sized Farms Are Disappearing. This Program Could Reverse the Trend.

Civil Eats 6/10 11:00P Virginia Gewin

Four years ago, Christina and Zach Menchini started Campfire Farms , 30 miles south of Portland, Oregon. They decided to raise pigs on pasture to support animal welfare and replenish the soil after...

Maine’s New Ag Commissioner Seeks to Develop a Robust Regional Food Economy

Civil Eats 6/5 11:00P Willy Blackmore

While the winters may stretch on, and in some places frost lingers long into the growing season, Maine is a state with both a deep history and a promising future for...

Homemade Oats and Honey Bars

Life at the Table 6/5 10:30P Chef Sandra Lewis, Life At The T

Homemade Oats and Honey Bars How would you like a tasty, healthy helping of fiber and antioxidants without a hassle? I’ve got you covered with homemade oats and honey bars. Try some delicious,...