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BOOK REVIEW: THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF THE MISSING GHOST by Michele Pariza Wacek

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Top Stories: ➊ – Can the Guardians still make the playoffs? Projecting how many games they must win (Tuesday), ➋ – Week 1 results for NFL teams with new head coaches (Tuesday), ➌ – Double Burger for Texas as big 1B homers twice in 6-3 win for 3-game sweep of MLB-best Brewers (Thursday), ➍ – Classes canceled at Plano East Senior High School due to power outage, officials say (Thursday), ➎ – CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW: ELVIA AND THE GIFT OF PASSION (TALES OF MOONS-LIGHT, #3) by Ruthy Ballard (Monday)

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Plano aglow this week with the return of the annual balloon festival

NBC DFW 9/15 8:09A Tatum DeHart

From Sept. 18-21, North Texans can shop, eat, drink, and even fly the skies over Plano at the colorful H-E-B | Central Market Plano Balloon Festival at Oak Point Park....

Classes canceled at Plano East Senior High School due to power outage, officials say

CBS Dallas-Ft.Worth 9/11 1:21A Julia Falcon

Classes at Plano East Senior High School are canceled on Thursday, Sept. 11, officials said. The closure is due to a power outage caused by damaged underground lines on...

More than 800 runners honor first responders, military members in DFW 9/11 Heroes Run

CBS Dallas-Ft.Worth 9/7 7:15A Dawn White

Hundreds of people remembered the nation's heroes during the 2025 Dallas-Fort Worth 9/11 Heroes Run in Collin County on Sunday morning. The event also raised money for a good...

Frisco Memorial High School hosts first game since stabbing death of standout player

NBC DFW 9/6 2:22A Candace Sweat

Frisco Memorial High School hosted its first home game since the stabbing death of one of its standout players. Rising senior Austin Metcalf died in April after being stabbed by another student during...

North Texas mother tried to cover up her son's hot car death, went to McDonald's on the way to the...

CBS Dallas-Ft.Worth 9/3 11:20A Julia Falcon

A North Texas mother who was arrested after Frisco police said she intentionally left her 15-month-old child in a hot car earlier this month is now facing a first-degree...

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CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW: ELVIA AND THE GIFT OF PASSION (TALES OF MOONS-LIGHT, #3) by Ruthy Ballard

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 9/15 5:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Elvia and the Gift of Passion Tales by Moons-light, #3 by Ruthy Ballard Perfect for reading aloud and sharing with the entire family. Elvia and the Gift of Passion is the third book in the...

North Texas Food Bank celebrates supporters, volunteers with annual awards

PlanoMagazine.com 9/13 9:51A Alyssa High

Plano s North Texas Food Bank honored several supporters and volunteers at its 18th annual Golden Fork Awards earlier this week. “The fight against hunger takes all of us, and...

BOOK REVIEW: THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF THE MISSING GHOST by Michele Pariza Wacek

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 9/10 7:19A KAREN SIDDALL

The Mysterious Case of the Missing Ghost Redemption Detective Agency, #3 by Michele Pariza Wacek The detectives hit the jackpot for WEIRD when the spirit of a womans deceased husband goes missing. ...

Fall Looks You Will Fall For

Tanya Foster 9/10 10:00A Tanya Foster

Happy Thursday! This week I had the privilege of traveling to Aspen to celebrate Avara's NEW fall collection , and let me tell you, these are definitely fall looks you will fall for! They have a wide...

Related: September Outfit Round-Up Tanya Foster

St. Jude Catholic Church in Allen Hosts Annual Parish Carnival Thurs., Sept. 18, through Sun. 21

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 9/8 4:00A Martha Jane Brounoff

A treasured end-of-summer tradition in North TX will be held once again when St. Jude Catholic Church in Allen hosts its 19 th annual Carnival on Thursday, September 18, through Sunday, September 21 ....

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Classes canceled at Plano East Senior High School due to power outage, officials say

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 9/11 1:21A Julia Falcon

Classes at Plano East Senior High School are canceled on Thursday, Sept. 11, officials said. The closure is due to a power outage caused by damaged underground lines on...

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Rachel’s Kitchen Celebrating FIRST Birthday With Guest Specials!

Restaurant News 9/15 7:36A RestaurantNews.com

( RestaurantNews.com ) Rachel’s Kitchen fresh, casual eatery known for its wholesome, made-to-order food is proud to celebrate one year in the Dallas-Fort Worth area! Located...

The Jefferson Hotel: A Historic Gem in Jefferson, Texas

Crave DFW 9/12 9:48A Steven Doyle

Deep in the heart of Jefferson, Texas , the Jefferson Hotel —also known as the Jefferson Palace Hotel —stands as a remarkable testament to the town’s history and charm. Built in 1851 by Allen...

What Makes a Great Caesar and Where to Find Them Dallas

Crave DFW 9/12 8:32A Steven Doyle

The Caesar salad , a cornerstone of American dining, boasts a rich history that begins not in ancient Rome, but in 20th-century Tijuana, Mexico. On July 4, 1924, Italian immigrant Caesar Cardini ,...

Ziziki’s Still Shines Bright

Crave DFW 9/12 7:11A Steven Doyle

Ziziki’s has long been one of Dallas’s most recognizable Mediterranean restaurants, serving Greek-inspired cuisine in a polished yet welcoming setting. Known for its wide menu and consistent quality,...

Neighborhood Pizza: Milano’s Italian Ristorante in Fort Worth

Crave DFW 9/12 5:22A Steven Doyle

Milano’s Italian Ristorante in Fort Worth is the kind of neighborhood spot that people grow attached to over time. It’s the place you stop in for a casual dinner with family, grab a take-out pizza on...

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Lennar vs. D.R. Horton: Biggest Home Builders in Dallas-Fort Worth

VIP Realty 9/3 7:23A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Lennar vs. D.R. Horton Comparing Two of the Biggest Home Builders in Dallas-Fort Worth The Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex is one of the fastest-growing regions in the...

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Paige Bueckers scores 24 and the Wings end their season with a 97-76 victory over the Mercury

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/12 3:27A Associated Press

Maddy Siegrist scored 10 points for Dallas (10-34).

Stroud faces Tampa Bay for second time after leading Texans to win as rookie with epic performance

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/12 3:19A Associated Press

The Texans are looking to get top receiver Nico Collins going after he had just three receptions for 25 yards in the opener.

Dak Prescott's Cowboys face Giants in home opener, believing they can build on hope

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/12 3:00A Associated Press

Dallas is off to the same start going into Sunday's home opener against the New York Giants (0-1) after losing to the Philadelphia Eagles 24-20.

Texas' Manning and UTEP's Nelson took different paths from top recruits to their matchup Saturday

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/11 3:10A Associated Press

Both were can't miss five-star prospects who were going to be leading two of the biggest programs in college football to national title contention.

Double Burger for Texas as big 1B homers twice in 6-3 win for 3-game sweep of MLB-best Brewers

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/11 3:09A Associated Press

Texas (77-70) remained 2 1/2 games behind Houston for the AL West lead.

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Rachel’s Kitchen Celebrating FIRST Birthday With Guest Specials!

Restaurant News 9/15 7:36A RestaurantNews.com

( RestaurantNews.com ) Rachel’s Kitchen fresh, casual eatery known for its wholesome, made-to-order food is proud to celebrate one year in the Dallas-Fort Worth area! Located...

Parmesan Mushroom Polenta

Joyful Healthy Eats 9/14 11:00P Krista

This Mushroom Polenta recipe pairs saut ed shallots and mushrooms with creamy Parmesan polenta and fresh thyme. It s naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, but everyone will devour it! It s screams...

Protein Pancakes

Love and Lemons 9/14 2:44A Jeanine Donofrio

Protein pancakes! If you love starting your day with a high-protein breakfast, this recipe is for you. Each pancake contains about 8 grams of protein, which comes out to...

Perfect Oven-Roasted Asparagus Recipe

Joyful Healthy Eats 9/11 11:00P Krista

This easy Roasted Asparagus recipe is a simple side dish that requires only 3 ingredients and a few minutes of prep. It s packed with fresh flavor, with the perfect crispy tips. Delicious! At our...

EPA Says the Cost of Food Waste Has Nearly Doubled

Civil Eats 9/11 6:39A Rebekah Alvey

September 11, 2025 – American consumers are losing about $728 each year to food waste, nearly double previous estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). A...