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Top Stories: ➊ – Neighbors watch helplessly as fire tears through McKinney neighborhood (Monday), ➋ – Big rig crash in Plano shuts down southbound 75 at George Bush Turnpike (Thursday), ➌ – 7 McKinney Houses Burned In Massive Fire (Monday), ➍ – Plano ISD board approves $38.9M budget deficit for 2022-23 school year (Wednesday), ➎ – Ford's Garage opens first DFW location in Plano to kick off North Texas expansion (Wednesday)

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St. Andrew UMC Mission Trip Inspires Students, Broadens Perspective, Deepens Faith, and Gives Hope

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 6/29 5:51A Elizabeth Lenart

Twelve vans of 65 high school students, 33 middle school students, and 30 adult volunteers and staff headed to Oklahoma City on June 12 for a week of serving others as participants in St. Andrew...

Expand Your Career Opportunities - for FREE!!!

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 6/29 4:00A Martha Jane Brounoff

If your job situation is in a stalemate or you want to boost your career opportunities, come join the St. Jude Career Alliance at its comprehensive, faith-based job search...

Plano Mortgage Lender Lays Off 428 Employees, Citing ‘Adverse Market Conditions'

NBC DFW 6/29 6:29A

Plano-based First Guaranty Mortgage Corp. laid off the majority of its staff on Friday. The mortgage lender terminated 428 of its 565 employees who work for its Plano office,...

Accused Serial Killer Billy Chemirmir Indicted on 4 New Capital Murder Charges

NBC DFW 6/28 11:36A

Prosecutors in Collin County announced Tuesday four new capital murder indictments against accused serial killer Billy Chemirmir . The indictments accuse Chemirmir of killing Marilyn Bixler, 90, in...

The 2026 World Cup And Its Impact On Frisco, Texas

Local Profile 6/28 10:00A Brian Ashcraft

Dallas is one of 16 host cities for the 2026 World Cup. But Dallas didn’t get the winning bid all by itself: Fort Worth, Arlington and Frisco were all instrumental in bringing the beautiful game to...

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How One Food Truck Survived And Rebuilt In North Texas

Plano Profile - Community 6/29 6:30A Alex Gonzalez

As a child, Marko Ramirez always dreamed of having a food truck near the ocean. After studying culinary arts in Costa Rico, he returned to Puerto Rico, where, with the help of his father, he revamped...

Plano Symphony Concert

Plano Family eGuide 6/29 4:33A Valerie

The Plano Symphony Orchestra is dedicated to inspiring, educating, entertaining, and involving children, youth, and adults within the community in the enjoyment of great music. One of the ways the PSO...

2022 Crystal Charity Ball Theme Announcement Party Was A Meravigliosa Italiano Sorpresa

My Sweet Charity 6/29 4:30A Jeanne Prejean

Nobody was going to mess with Tucker Enthoven . After “pivoting” during her tenure as 2020 Crystal Charity Ball chair, she knew how to deal with challenges. And the threat of stormy weather on...

Don’t Waste a Drop — Drip Irrigation Basics

PlanoMagazine.com 6/28 11:49A Sponsored Post

Water conservation is a big deal. It’s not just something “everyone else” should think about because water waste impacts each one of us. With just a few tweaks to our own routines, we can make...

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 101: Everything you Need to Know to Prepare for THE Event of the Year

Tanya Foster 6/28 11:00A Tanya Foster

Today is the day! It's the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale PREVIEW DAY . The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is like the Super Bowl SALE and you don't want to miss it. Have you ever wondered what all the hoopla...

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2022 TEXSOM Awards – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 6/28 8:31A Jeff Cope

The 2022 TEXSOM Awards were judged May 15-17, 2022. The Awards garnered over 2,000 entries representing 24 countries and 14 U.S. states. Entries were blind-tasted and judged by 40 renowned tastemakers...

Wintergrass Vineyard and Winery

Texas Wine Lover 6/28 12:37A Neal Addy

Question: What happens when you take a guy with a passion for wine and flair for DIY, a gal with the same passion and great marketing and business skills, and turn them loose on a piece of farmland in...

New Summer Favorites from the Mesquite Wood Fire Grill at On The Border

Restaurant News 6/27 5:55A RestaurantNews.com

The limited time summer menu is special as the brand celebrates 40-years-bold and features its own culinary and mixology competition s winning items. Dallas, TX (...

¡Yo Quiero! Transforms Better For You Snacking with Launch of Avocado Cream Cheese Spreads

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 6/24 7:13A Local News

In July 2022, North Texas-based ¡Yo Quiero! will be releasing its first-of-its-kind line of avocado cream cheese spreads to refrigerated shelves across the U.S. The highly...

Visiting Mason, the New Winery Destination

Texas Wine Lover 6/24 12:48A Jeff Cope

When we first started visiting wineries in the Texas Hill Country and discovered Mason, there was one winery in town— Sandstone Cellars Winery . Today there are seven wineries within walking distance...

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ORGANIC COTTON DRESS FOR HOT TEMPS

The Middle Page 6/28 3:04A Cathy Williamson

ORGANIC COTTON DRESS FOR HOT TEMPS Hi, everyone! I had a whirlwind twenty-four hours flying to Nashville on Saturday and back home on Sunday. Being there for my friend s son s wedding reception/gender...

GETTING READY FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY

The Middle Page 6/25 2:11A Cathy Williamson

ONE // TWO // THREE // FOUR // FIVE // SIX // SEVEN // EIGHT // NINE // TEN GETTING READY FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY Hello, ladies! I am on a flight to Nashville this morning and will be spending...

AHHH! So Many SALES!

The Sister Studio 6/23 11:00P Jennifer Reed

Happy Friday, friends! I hope everyone had a great week! One of my best friends is getting married tomorrow and I am just so excited for her and can t wait to help celebrate her special day! Today s...

The Best Hair Products I Couldn’t Recommend More

Color and Chic 6/23 11:17A Quincy

Everyone has different hair, and sometimes it’s really difficult. In my experience though, all it takes is the right products to create the look and feel you want! As a former Miss Nebraska USA and...

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Big 12 picks Roc Nation's Brett Yormark as next commissioner

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/29 6:40A Associated Press

Brett Yormark, an executive with Jay-Z's Roc Nation and former CEO of the Brooklyn Nets, was named Big 12 commissioner Wednesday.

Semien, Gray lead Rangers to 8-3 win over struggling Royals

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/29 1:05A Associated Press

The Texas Rangers beat the Kansas City Royals 8-3 on Tuesday night.

Related: Garver, Calhoun power Rangers to 10-4 win over Royals Spectrum Local News Sports

Organizations sign letter petitioning President Biden to negotiate Brittney Griner's release

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/28 6:55A Shakari Briggs

Griner has been detained in Russia for more than 120 days.

García's walk-off homer gives Rangers 3-2 win over Nationals

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/26 7:55A Associated Press

The Rangers had a 3-2 victory over the Washington Nationals.

Rangers beat Phillies for 9th time in row with 4-2 victory

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/23 1:02A Associated Press

The Rangers won 4-2 for their ninth win in a row over the Phillies since 2014.

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Farmers Branch, Texas - Mercer Crossing Neighborhood Tour

VIP Realty 6/26 9:44A cecilia@viprealtyinfo.com (Cecil

Mercer Crossing is a residential community in Farmers Branch, Texas, that offers an exclusive, affordable opportunity to live in a home near the Las Colinas neighborhood. This...

Let’s Talk About Home Warranties Post Pandemic

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 6/24 5:30A Collin County Association of REA

Let s Talk About Home Warranties Post Pandemic By Julie Altemus, Super Regional Sales Director and member of CCAR's Affiliate Committee. Perhaps we are finally feeling some reprieve in the competitive...

4th of July Festivals in Collin County

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 6/21 6:44A kendall@ccar.net

4th of July Festivals in Collin County The Fourth of July is quickly approching and we want you to be prepared for fun! Thanks to Collin County Moms for taking the time to put together a fun list of...

Rise of the ARM

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 6/21 6:16A bri@ccar.net

Rise of the ARM By Marc Starr, NMLS# 230875, Supreme Lending and Member of CCAR’s REALTOR® & Lender Committee "Today's ARM [Adjustable Rate Mortgage] is not your father's ARM, and is worthy of being...

Factors That Affect The Housing Market

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 6/20 7:12A Debbie Warford

Job growth... and population growth... are the 2 key factors when looking at "where to live" or "if I buy this home - will it appreciate?" Northwest Harwood (the largest lumber company in the US)...

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College president: Why nursing education is expanding amid higher-ed headwinds

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/27 3:59A Joshua Mann

Enrollment at higher education institutions across the U.S. might be down, but some more specialized colleges have found that they can still expand their degree offerings.

Aakha Biologics moves from Pegasus Park to new HQ in Frisco

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/24 1:19P

Biolabs Pegasus Park announced this week that Aakha Biologics, an inaugural tenant in the life sciences co-working space, has moved to a permanent headquarters in Frisco,...

Report: 2 new monkeypox cases identified in Dallas County

Spectrum Local News Health 6/23 3:13A Antoinette Odom

Health officials report two new cases of monkeypox in Dallas County, stemming from international travel.

Related: 2 cases of monkeypox reported in the Houston area Spectrum Local News Health

DMN: Scottish Rite buys 76-acre site in Celina as medical push moves further north

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/22 6:22A

Near the intersection of Dallas Parkway and Punk Carter Parkway, the just-sold property is part of a Celina Station tract west of the 1,100-acre Light Farms community.

Parents eager for their children to get the COVID-19 vaccine

Spectrum Local News Health 6/21 2:47P Stacy Rickard

Parents eager for their children to get COVID-19 vaccine

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The Field Report: New Report Says Plans to Reduce Methane Fall Short on Big Meat and Dairy

Civil Eats 6/28 10:00P Lisa Held

This story is part of the Food & Water Joint Coverage Week of Covering Climate Now , a global journalism collaboration strengthening coverage of the climate story. Last...

Agricultural Conservation Easement Program: Between Farm Bills

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 6/28 10:35A Jesse Womack

Photo Credit: USDA ACEP Background The Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) was created in the 2014 Farm Bill through the combination of the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRE), the Grassland...

Homemade Lemonade

Love and Lemons 6/28 4:04A Jeanine Donofrio

We re way overdue for a homemade lemonade recipe on Love & Lemons, don t ya think? I can t tell you how it happened that I never thought to post one until now, but I can tell you that this recipe was...

Dickey’s Behind the BBQ Now Available at Barnes and Noble

Restaurant News 6/27 8:30A RestaurantNews.com

World s largest barbecue concept s compilation of recipes, cocktails, and tall tales available now for purchase online Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) In partnership with...

Kale Pesto Pasta

The Healthy Maven 6/27 8:30A Davida Lederle

Pesto gets a makeover in this kale pesto recipe! Your traditional pesto made with kale and combined for a delicious dinner of kale pesto pasta. As our garden grows this, kale pesto pasta recipe has...