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Top Stories: ➊ – Collin County man charged with online solicitation of a minor (Wednesday), ➋ – 7 years after charges, still no trial for Texas AG Ken Paxton (Monday), ➌ – Red Power Ranger charged with defrauding paycheck protection program (Saturday), ➍ – Uvalde Shooting the Second Deadliest School Shooting in Texas History (Tuesday), ➎ – Frisco Real Estate Developer Sentenced To 45 Years In Prison (Friday)

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Frisco Real Estate Developer Sentenced To 45 Years In Prison

Local Profile 5/27 9:00A Brian Ashcraft

On May 24, 2022, the 296th District Court of Collin County sentenced Frisco real estate developer Phillip Michael Carter to 45 years in state prison for an investment scheme. According to the Texas...

Pop charts: Coppell, Plano, Prosper deemed most popular housing spots in North Texas as suburbs...

Dallas Business Journal 5/26 12:03P Bill Hethcock

Suburbs are climbing the pop charts in North Texas, beating out the principal cities of Dallas and Fort Worth in Zillow’s ranking of the most popular places to buy a home. As...

Complete Cyber Security Awareness Training by May 31

Team Plano, TX - News Flash 5/26 8:27A

You will be locked out of the City’s network if this required training course is not completed by the deadline.

Take the Plunge When City Outdoor Pools Open May 28

Team Plano, TX - News Flash 5/26 8:18A

With temperatures averaging in the upper 90s already, news of more pools opening comes not a minute too soon!

Caregivers Learn Self-care during SJRC Lunch Workshop

Team Plano, TX - News Flash 5/26 8:06A

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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board Reception

My Sweet Charity 5/27 12:30P Jeanne Prejean

The 2022 Crystal Charity Ball beneficiaries (The Agape Clinic, Baylor Oral Health Foundation, Behind Every Door, Educational First Steps, Family Compass, Hope Supply Co., Southwestern Medical...

Memorial Day’s Three-Day Weekend Is A Welcome Relief From Trying Times

My Sweet Charity 5/27 10:30A Jeanne Prejean

MySweetCharity* If ever there was a need for a three-day weekend, this Memorial Day holiday has come to the rescue. In addition to the devastating news of the week, there are countless non-profits,...

Memorial Day Sales 2022

Brighton The Day 5/27 9:00A Brighton Keller

Happy Memorial Day weekend! There are so many great sales happening this weekend from some of my favorite brands, including Athleta, Madewell, J.Crew, and Serena Lily. I ve...

Related: Memorial Day Weekend Sale Roundup! Turtle Creek Lane

Essential Restaurants In Downtown McKinney

Plano Profile - Community 5/27 7:05A Sarah Hornstein

Ever wonder what sort of culinary adventures you can explore in downtown McKinney? Look no further than this list of places to check out next time you’re on the square. While you’re waiting for a...

Summer entertaining essentials and kitchenware // Memorial Day Savings with The Home Depot

The Decor Diet 5/27 4:25A The Decor Diet

Memorial Day is just around the corner and I m looking forward to grilling in the backyard and gathering around the dining table with friends and family. It s my favorite time...

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Plano ISD Proud! Aldridge Counselor Ngina Hardy 2022 Finalist

Plano ISD 5/25 11:44A

Congratulations to Aldridge Elementary School counselor Ngina Hardy who is a finalist for the Lone Star School Counselor of the Year award!

Uplift Educations Robust Counselling Services Department Hosts a Series of Activities During May

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 5/18 8:29A Dana Cobb

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Uplift Education 's Counseling Services is hosting their inaugural Parent Symposium Saturday, May 14th. Parent Symposium is a conference-style event that...

St. Andrew United Methodist Church Invites Students to Participate in Mission Trip to Oklahoma City

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 5/18 6:23A Elizabeth Lenart

Annual trip gives students an opportunity to make a difference for others in need, make new friends while working together, and strengthen their faith St. Andrew United Methodist Church invites...

TI Innovations in STEM Teaching Awards, 2022

Plano ISD 5/17 11:56A

May 17, 2022

Robinson Fine Arts Center Donor Recognition & Tour

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Parr Vineyards – Mason, TX

Texas Wine Lover 5/27 7:32A Jim Baker

Just off the square in Mason are two wineries in the same building. Our first winery visit of the two was Parr Vineyards where we were fortunate to catch Robert Parr in the tasting room with Dilek,...

Two Texas Wineries Win at Two Rosé Wine Competitions

Texas Wine Lover 5/26 12:58P Jeff Cope

2022 Experience Rosé Wine Competition Wedding Oak Winery was awarded a Double Gold medal and a 97-point score for its 2021 Castanet rosé at the 2022 Experience Rosé Wine Competition . Judging took...

Peek Inside Cafe Duro, the Most Charming New Spot in Lower Greenville

Eater Dallas 5/26 7:44A Courtney E. Smith

Cafe Duro is officially the cutest spot on Greenville Avenue. | Stephen Karlisch Plus Ida Claire’s CBD cockail menu, a big expansion for Bishop Cider, and more Dallas dining intel Right next door to...

Wine & Food Week Returns for a Full Week

Texas Wine Lover 5/26 12:40A Jeff Cope

The week-long Wine & Food Week returns to The Woodlands June 6 – 12 with an entirely new event lineup to celebrate 18 years of all things wine and food. Featuring hundreds of wines, scores of...

Tyler Bower of Wintergrass Vineyard and Winery Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 5/24 12:44A Jeff Cope

Wintergrass Vineyard and Winery is a new winery that has opened in Cleburne and it did not take long to start gaining fans of its wines. The winemaker behind those wines is co-owner Tyler Bower. We...

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Summer glow makeup routine

Krystal Schlegel 5/27 9:07A krystal

Here are all of the makeup products I use from Nordstrom for a pretty bronzed summer glow!! Bronzed summer glow makeup routine: To prep the skin I start with the Saint Laurent blur primer in Gold....

Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint Review

Color and Chic 5/24 10:28A Quincy

Part of my job is sharing the best beauty products on the market with you, and after testing countless foundations, the Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint remains one of my holy grail. It’s basically a...

SUMMER COTTON DRESSES

The Middle Page 5/24 3:19A Cathy Williamson

SUMMER COTTON DRESSES Hi and Happy Monkeypox Season! I dressed so inappropriately for it in these photos. I should have worn this Farm Rio banana dress for the opening season! I m sorry, but I couldn...

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THE PERFECT SUMMER BLAZER

The Middle Page 5/20 2:36A Cathy Williamson

THE PERFECT SUMMER BLAZER Happy Friday! What a blur this week has been. It will take me some time to catch up on my sleep after my adventures in babysitting ! I ve talked to more grandmothers who say...

Deals on Deals on Deals!

The Sister Studio 5/19 10:03P Jennifer Reed

Wahooooo! The weekend is HERE! I feel like this week flew by! Last weekend I went to Savannah for my girlfriend s bachelorette celebration and we had the best time; the weather was glorious! There...

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Rangers score 3 in 9th off A's bullpen, win 4-1

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/27 1:25A Associated Press

The Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 4-1 on Thursday night.

Doncic, Mavs avoid sweep with 119-109 win over Warriors

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/25 1:19A Associated Press

The loss snapped the Warriors’ nine-game winning streak in Western Conference finals games.

Related: Curry, Warriors go for sweep of Doncic, Mavs in West finals Spectrum Local News Sports

Sports world reacts to the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/24 3:45P Associated Press

The sports world reacted Tuesday to the news of an 18-year-old gunman opening fire at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.

Wiggins, Warriors dunk Mavericks 109-100 for 3-0 series lead

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/23 1:06A Associated Press

Warriors now thinking sweep.

NBA fines Mavs $100,000 for 3rd bench violation in playoffs

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/23 12:55A Associated Press

The fine has doubled each time.

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Homeowners in Dallas-Fort Worth Upgrading Countertops

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 5/25 5:53A Jamie Spence

Counter Considerations Considering new countertops for your kitchen or bath? Many homeowners in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex are doing the same! Whether you are upgrading for your own enjoyment or...

Dallas Historic Neighborhood - Peaks Addition - East Dallas Living

VIP Realty 5/25 6:16A cecilia@viprealtyinfo.com (Cecil

Peak's Addition is a Historic District that was the earliest developed part of East Dallas. Established in the 1850s, Peak's Addition is Dallas' fourteenth historic district....

Pros and Cons of Living in Plano, Texas - Moving to Plano

VIP Realty 5/20 5:06A cecilia@viprealtyinfo.com (Cecil

Every once in a while, people entertain the idea of having a fresh start away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Having the ideal location in mind will allow you to plan...

Home Sales Remain Steady as Prices Continue to Climb

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 5/19 5:47A Bubble Life

PLANO, Texas The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports steady home sales despite limited inventory driving home prices upward. In April, relatively the same number of homes went under...

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Christian Care Centers hires Husch Blackwell to lead bankruptcy

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/26 11:47A Mark Curriden

Middle-market bankruptcy practices are feasting off bankruptcies being filed by senior-living businesses. Mesquite-based Christian Care Centers has hired Husch Blackwell as...

Q&A with Kris J. Floyd, Executive Director of IT for Government Programs, Blue Cross and Blue...

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/25 1:58P Rob Schneider

As her career progressed, Floyd said, "I truly know that there will always be work and opportunities to lead and do great things. But how we get work done and how we engage...

Q&A with Sulagna Bhattacharya — CEO & co-founder, Nanoscope Therapeutics

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/25 1:48P Rob Schneider

Bhattacharya spent several years in corporate finance and consulting before a family connection to inherited retinal diseases inspired me to look for potential treatments. She...

Q&A with Rachel Smith — VP, McKesson

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/25 1:40P Rob Schneider

She made a big career shift last year after spending over 15 years with AT&T, she moved to McKesson. "Shifting to a health care company during a pandemic while working from...

ScionHealth moves to acquire Dallas-based Cornerstone Healthcare Group

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/20 9:46A Laurel Deppen

ScionHealth was formed late last year. If approved this would be its first acquisition.

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Strawberry Margarita

Love and Lemons 5/28 2:01A Jeanine Donofrio

What better way to kick off summer than with a strawberry margarita?! It s fruity, it s refreshing, and it s SO darn fun. And despite its impressive appearance (check out that ruby red color!), it s...

Keto diet for beginners: Meal ideas, safety & expert tips

Live Science 5/28 2:00A

Originally designed to treat medication-resistant epilepsy in children, the ketogenic diet has become popular in recent years due to evidence that it can help with weight loss. Whatever the reason you...

CRP Signup: Scraping the Bottom of the Barrel

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 5/27 6:16A Laura Zaks

Photo credit: USDA For more than 35 years, the Farm Bill’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) has paid farmers and landowners to take highly erodible and other environmentally sensitive lands out of...

Restaurant Industry Veteran Opening First DFW Area Mici Italian in Frisco

Restaurant News 5/27 4:39A RestaurantNews.com

The Denver-based Italian concept is opening the doors to its Frisco location in late May, with about a dozen more in the region to follow, said franchise owner Carlos Smith....

California Water Regulators in the Dark on Oil Field Wastewater Risks

Civil Eats 5/26 10:00P Liza Gross, Inside Climate News

California is heading into its dry season after one of the driest winters on record, preceded by a brief reprieve from the worst drought in its history. No wonder water managers in the Central...