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Top Stories: ➊ – Six of the best downtown Plano bars to spend the happiest of hours (Sunday), ➋ – Allen Police Ask Public for Information Involving July 12th Shooting (Wednesday), ➌ – Agape Resource & Assistance Center announces Jericho Village, a housing program in Collin County (Tuesday), ➍ – Work on new multifamily apartment complex The Promenade to begin later this year in Plano (Monday), ➎ – Woman facing Murder charge for lighting boyfriend on fire at Arlington gas station (Wednesday)

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North Texas Hopes To Become The Next Biotech Hub Thanks To $8.8 Million Grant

Plano Profile - Business 8/5 6:45A Virginia Mingorance

Dallas College — in partnership with Collin College, Tarrant County College and University of Texas at Arlington — announced Wednesday, August 3 , a groundbreaking $8.8 million grant by the U.S....

Plano, McKinney, Allen And Frisco Among 25 Texas Cities Suing Netflix, Disney And Hulu

Plano Profile - Business 8/5 5:00A Virginia Mingorance

On August 4, over two dozen Texas cities filed a lawsuit against Disney, Hulu and Netflix, alleging that the companies failed to pay millions of dollars in municipal franchise fees. As previously...

‘He Was My Hero, My Protector': Family of Arlington Man Lit on Fire, Killed, Shares Story

NBC DFW 8/4 1:40P Lili Zheng

The family of an Arlington man who died after investigators say he was intentionally set on fire by his girlfriend is sharing his story as they fight for justice. Ricky Doyle,...

Former Mayor Of Richardson, Texas And Husband Convicted Of Public Corruption

Plano Profile - Business 8/4 10:36A Brian Ashcraft

Laura Jordan, also known as Laura Maczka, 57, and her land developer husband Mark Jordan, 55, were convicted of public corruption in the Eastern District of Texas. Residents of Plano, both were...

Former Richardson mayor and developer husband both sentenced to 6 years in prison for bribery...

WFAA.com (Local News) 8/4 9:31A

Laura Jordan, aka Laura Maczka, 57, and Mark Jordan, 55, both of Plano, were both convicted by a jury of bribery, conspiracy to commit bribery and tax fraud.

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PROJECT LEADER WORKSHOP KICKS OFF THE SEASON OF GIVING

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 8/6 12:00A Terri Higgins

Plano, TX, August 5, 2022 The Collin County South chapter of Operation Christmas Child will host their 6 th annual Project Leader Workshop on Saturday, August 27. This event will kick off the...

Amazon July Best Sellers

Brighton The Day 8/6 3:00A Brighton Keller

Hi friends! Today we are rounding up July s Amazon best sellers. This month we had Prime Day! It s the perfect time do stock up on a few favorites or splurge on that item you...

Local Creamery Plano now open on Preston Road

Community Impact 8/5 11:03A

Ice cream shop Local Creamery Plano opened July 14 in Plano.

At-Home Barista Gadgets

BubbleLifestyles 8/5 10:09A

Making coffee at home can be fun and affordable. Be your own barista with these incredible coffee making gadgets. Handheld milk frother Glass Pour Over Coffee Maker Coffee Bar Organizer Nespresso...

Frisco ISD Desperately Looking To Fill School Bus Drivers Positions

Plano Profile - Community 8/5 9:01A Virginia Mingorance

Less than a week away from the start of classes, school districts across North Texas are desperately hiring. Although teaching positions are a top priority , transportation departments are also facing...

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2022-2023 Principal & Assistant Principal Appointees

Plano ISD 8/5 3:55A

August 2, 2022

Prestonwood Christian Academy School System Announces New Director of Specialized Learning

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 8/3 6:17A Katie McDonald

Prestonwood Christian Academy (PCA) School System announced that Mr. Rob Kelton has been appointed as Director of Specialized Learning. Kelton comes to PCA from Parish Episcopal School. Prestonwood...

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Arch Ray Winery

Texas Wine Lover 8/6 8:45A Jeff Cope

A large resort is coming to Fredericksburg that has been in the works for the past couple of years. Arch Ray Resort is the creation behind Stephen and Sally Baxter, owners of Fiesta Winery . The name...

Bringing BBQ to the Office.Soulmans Bar-B-Que Catering is a Delicious Treat for Employees

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 8/4 8:36A Dana Cobb

Now more than ever, employers are seeing how important it is to engage and reward on-site employees. Soulmans Bar-B-Que has been in the business of bringing the best BBQ to North Texas customers and...

Dunkin of Dallas/Fort Worth Offers Free Iced Coffee on Wednesdays When DDPerks® Members Order Ahead

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 8/3 6:26A Bubble Life

Dunkin of Dallas/Fort Worth Offers Free Iced Coffee on Wednesdays When DDPerks ® Members Order Ahead on the Dunkin Mobile App Dunkin of Dallas/Fort Worth is keeping DD Perks® members fueled...

EDDIE VS DEBUTS PRIME SEAFOOD AND SIGNATURE V LOUNGE IN PLANO

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 8/3 6:14A Bubble Life

EDDIE VS DEBUTS PRIME SEAFOOD AND SIGNATURE V LOUNGE IN PLANO New Restaurant Indulges Guests with Artistic Dishes, Imaginative Cocktails, and Live Music PLANO, TX Eddie Vs, known for prime...

Review of the Bocavin Electric Wine Opener

Texas Wine Lover 8/3 12:26A Jeff Cope

We received the product for review and all opinions are our own. Some links are affiliate links meaning at no additional cost to you, this site may get a small commission if you make a purchase. I...

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FAVORITE SUMMER PANTS

The Middle Page 8/5 3:29A Cathy Williamson

FAVORITE SUMMER PANTS Happy Friday, everyone! I hope you all had a great week! We were in Montana until yesterday with the family, but I cut it short and returned with the kids. I was supposed to stay...

Target, Amazon, and lots of deals!

The Sister Studio 8/4 1:34A Jennifer Reed

Happy *almost* Friday, friends! I wanted to go ahead and send out a newsletter because some really good sales kicked off today! Abercrombie has 30% OFF their denim + FREE shipping and FREE returns...

Best Makeup with the Most Beautiful Results

Color and Chic 8/2 2:30A Quincy

I am incredibly passionate about makeup and have dedicated a lot of time to learning all about it. Discovering the best makeup products that make me feel confident and sharing them with you brings me...

FAVORITE ITEMS ON SALE

The Middle Page 7/29 3:35A Cathy Williamson

ONE // TWO // THREE // FOUR // FIVE // SIX // SEVEN // EIGHT // NINE // TEN FAVORITE ITEMS ON SALE Happy Friday! I hope you all are doing well! Let s see, this week, our coffee pot went out, and the...

Best Jeans & Shorts I Highly Recommend

Color and Chic 7/28 3:38P Quincy

Shopping for denim can be quite difficult. Not just because of the different cuts and washes, but because every brand does sizing differently. Sometimes sizing is even different between different...

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Dunning blanks old team, García 5 RBIs as Texas routs ChiSox

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/7 12:54A Associated Press

The Texas Rangers shut out the Chicago White Sox 8-0 on Saturday night.

Cease pitches 6 strong innings, White Sox beat Rangers 2-1

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/6 3:00A Associated Press

Eloy Jimenez hit a tiebreaking solo home run and the Chicago White Sox beat the Texas Rangers 2-1 on Friday night.

'It will kind of put us on the map': Northwest ISD students, faculty excited to host XFL practices...

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/5 2:37P Michael Lozano

Northwest ISD is one of three school districts that will let XFL teams practice at their stadiums in 2023.

Rangers win 3-2 over WSox in debuts of 2 former 1st-rounders

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/5 3:14A Associated Press

Texas beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 on Thursday night.

McCowan makes late go-ahead layup, Wings beat Aces 82-80

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/5 2:01A Associated Press

Teaira McCowan made a go-ahead layup with 11.4 seconds left to help the Dallas Wings beat the Las Vegas Aces 82-80 on Thursday night.

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CCAR Mortgage Minute

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 8/4 8:33A Collin County Association of REA

CCAR Mortgage Minute By Ronnie Rushing of Echo Home Loans and member of CCAR's REALTOR® and Lender Committee. Make sure you are using all the programs that are available for your clients. When you...

National News: Pending Home Sales Fell 8.6% in June

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 8/3 9:02A Collin County Association of REA

National News: Pending Home Sales Fell 8.6% in June Pending home sales decreased in June, following a slight increase in May, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. All four major regions...

The Importance and Value of the Home Warranty or Residential Service Contract

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 8/2 8:25A Collin County Association of REA

The Importance and Value of the Home Warranty or Residential Service Contract By Jamie Flynn, Area Sales Manager of HomeServe Home Warranty and member of CCAR's Affiliate Committee. Imagine a week...

Frisco, Texas Top Attractions & Things to Do - Moving to Frisco

VIP Realty 7/25 11:16A cecilia@viprealtyinfo.com (Cecil

Moving to a new city or neighborhood can often come with lots of uncertainty and stress. This is because you want to find a place where every member of the family feels right...

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Austin Public Health confirms 9 cases of monkeypox in Travis County

Spectrum Local News Health 8/6 11:45A Ashley Valenzuela

The Austin-Travis County Health Authority has confirmed there are nine confirmed monkeypox cases here in Travis County.

Medical marijuana becomes focal point in race for Texas Agriculture Commissioner

Spectrum Local News Health 8/4 2:47P Marissa Mizroch

Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller opponent questions his timing for backing medical marijuana.

EPA: Chemical in medical-device cleanser poses cancer risk

Spectrum Local News Health 8/3 9:44A Associated Press

The EPA is warning residents who live near medical sterilizing plants in 13 states and Puerto Rico about potential health risks from emissions.

Vancouver-based Molecular Testing Labs snags new Dallas CEO

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/3 9:24A DBJ staff

"Eric's vision and track record of growing businesses exactly like ours and his long history in economic justice and equity work make him a perfect fit for Molecular, and we...

Nonprofit help women get access to emergency contraception

Spectrum Local News Health 8/2 1:14P Stacy Rickard

A group on North Texas works to make the process easier for women in need.

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Oven Roasted Eggplant

Love and Lemons 8/7 3:26A Jeanine Donofrio

This roasted eggplant recipe is so tasty that you might find yourself devouring it straight off the baking sheet. Yes, eggplant skeptics even you. The thing about cooking eggplant is that it s easy to...

16 Ultimate Summer Cocktail Recipes

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/4 11:00P Krista

These refreshing Summer Cocktails are here to help you relax and recharge when the weather gets hot. Whether you re by the pool or enjoying a laid-back happy hour, these boozy beverages are bound to...

Bringing BBQ to the Office….Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Catering is a Delicious Treat for Employees

Restaurant News 8/4 10:15A RestaurantNews.com

Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Now more than ever, employers are seeing how important it is to engage and reward on-site employees. Soulman’s Bar-B-Que has been in the...

Love & Lemons Cooking Club – August!

Love and Lemons 8/4 7:24A Phoebe Moore

Our Cooking Club is a fun way to celebrate the Love & Lemons community of readers. The concept is super simple – each month, I choose a recipe. You make it, and you email me a photo. At the end of the...

Unsaturated vs saturated fat: Which is better for your health?

Live Science 8/4 2:00A

You may have seen bad press surrounding dietary fats, but how much of it is true? Fats are an essential part of our diet, particularly when it comes to absorbing other vital nutrients and helping our...