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Heroes for Children Announces Honorees of Inaugural Heroes in Disguise Award

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Top Stories: ➊ – Chef Stephan Pyles' restaurant closure leads week's 5 top stories (Saturday), ➋ – Man demands money at Plano bank and then asks teller to call police (Monday), ➌ – Recent Plano grad, 18, killed in motorcycle crash on California Highway 101 (Thursday), ➍ – 7 Horror Movies to Watch If You Hate Scary Movies (Monday), ➎ – Plano gives thumbs up to deck park across Dallas North Tollway (Monday)

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Chef Stephan Pyles' restaurant closure leads week's 5 top stories

CultureMap Dallas 10/20 5:00A Stephanie Allmon Merry

Editor's note: A lot happened this week, so here's your chance to get caught up. Read on for the week's most popular headlines. 1. Fun downtown Dallas restaurant from chef Stephan Pyles closes down....

Heroes for Children Announces Honorees of Inaugural Heroes in Disguise Award

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 10/19 11:14A Juliette DC

Two local teenagers, Lauren Stapleton and Reid Zlotky, will receive the inaugural Heroes in Disguise Award being given by Heroes for Children for their extraordinary work in helping the nonprofit...

10 Places to See the Nutcracker This Year in DFW

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 10/19 11:00A Riley Heruska

Although it might seem far too soon to start thinking about your holiday entertainment plans, tickets for the most celebrated Christmas ballet are already on sale (and are going quickly). If you're...

All Star Christmas Concert

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 10/19 10:55A Jason Lim

The Odysseus North Texas Chamber Orchestra will feature this one of a kind concert. Like no other Christmas show, this is a true collaboration of DFW's most talented musicians - maestro Jason Lim and...

Plano is looking at plans to bring a deck park to the Legacy area

Dallas Business Journal 10/19 1:48A Claire Ballor

Plano's Legacy area might be getting its own Klyde Warren Park.

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Plano ISD to begin using metal detectors

FOX Dallas-Fort Worth (Good Day) 10/19 2:12A

The Plano Independent School District is stepping up security by adding metal detector searches. But the checks will be random.

October 2018 Festivals: Fan Boys and Girls Celebrate, Veggies Are Your Friends, and Films in the...

I Live in Dallas 10/18 5:55A Veleisa Patton Burrell

Here is your round up of October 2018 festivals: try the best brews in Plano, take a trip out of town for movie night and go meatless on a Saturday. Steinfest Celebrate outstanding beer, greet...

Plano Phantoms

PlanoMagazine.com 10/17 5:57A Daly Witt

Longtime Dallas flight attendant Brad Stewart developed an odd hobby a few years ago that transformed him into an artist. What is his craft? Phantoms. Eighteen years ago, Brad married his wife Karen...

#ChangeMakers in the Disabilities Community: Tresi Weeks

PlanoMagazine.com 10/16 2:24P Amy Reisner

When it comes to planning for the future of individuals with special needs, there aren’t many resources. However, through her business, Weeks Law Firm , and her non-profit organization, Texas GPS,...

Fine Art For-Purpose Nov. 17 & 18 Art Exposition

Art News DFW 10/16 2:59A Lillian Powell

Artistic Transfer, LLC invites you to Fine Art For-Purpose art exposition. An event designed for families, fine art buyers and collectors, featuring local, Dallas Fort Worth...

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Prestonwood Christian Academy Celebrates Seven Seniors Recognized in National Merit Competition

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 10/18 6:32A Katie McDonald

Congratulations to the seven Prestonwood Christian Academy seniors who placed in the 2018 National Merit competition. Matthew Buttry (Plano) and Karen Sculley (Plano) were named National Merit...

Related: PCA Celebrates Seven Seniors Recognized in National Merit Competition Prestonwood Christian Academy News

Oct. 4, 2018 - Haun Elementary PTA, Staff and Student Celebrate National PTA School of Excellence...

Plano ISD 10/13 3:35P

Congratulations to Haun Elementary PTA for keeping their school and school community strong and making a positive difference to all Haun students.

Oct. 11, 2018 - Hedgcoxe Elementary Hosts TEPSA Sponsored Leadership Workshop

Plano ISD 10/13 12:10P

Eighty students and twenty-two sponsors attended this year s Leaders R Us workshop at Hedgcoxe Elementary.

Oct. 12, 2018 - Fifth Graders Attend Camp through December 2018

Plano ISD 10/12 2:37P

The 2018 fifth grade outdoor school at Collin County Adventure Camp began on September 24. Camp continues through December 14 when the final schools on the schedule finish the...

Oct. 11, 2018 - 191 Plano ISD Seniors Receive Commended Recognition in the 2019 National Merit...

Plano ISD 10/11 2:14P

Among 34,000 commended students throughout the nation, 191 Plano ISD seniors have received letters of commendation in recognition of their outstanding academic promise.

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John Tesar Pays Tribute to Anthony Bourdain at New Plano Steakhouse

Eater Dallas 10/22 4:02A Adele Chapin

The Dallas chef and Bourdain went way, way back Chef John Tesar is readying the second outpost of his award-winning steakhouse Knife, set to open at Plano mall The Shops At Willow Bend, and the...

Whistle Britches’ New Location Brings Buttery Biscuits to Plano

Eater Dallas 10/19 4:03A Adele Chapin

Omar Flores just opened up an outpost at the Shops of Willow Bend Omar Flores’ fried chicken and biscuits debuted this week in Plano: the chef opened his second Whistle Britches at The Shops at Willow...

Authentic Cantonese BBQ pork Chau mein

Chowhound 10/19 3:30A demigodh

My favorite Cantonese restaurant is Lucky City BBQ in Plano. If you go I strongly recommend the wonton soup which tastes just like I had in Hong Kong. Can't speak to the Cha...

The Halal Guys’ Expansion in Dallas Continues

Eater Dallas 10/18 4:05A Adele Chapin

North Dallas will soon see a second location of the NYC-based chain NYC-based chain The Halal Guys continues expanding at rapid clip in the Dallas area. The restaurant is beloved for its...

Two Dallas Chefs Will Try to Beat Bobby Flay on TV Tonight

Eater Dallas 10/17 6:00A Amy McCarthy

Plus, more Dallas dining news — Tonight, Dallas restaurateurs Beto Rodarte and Julian Rodarte will appear on an episode of Beat Bobby Flay. The father-son duo of chefs behind Beto & Son at Trinity...

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Blushington’s Picks Up Beauty Cult Favorites, Just In Time For Fall

DFW Style Daily 10/17 5:00A Amber LaFrance

It’s safe to say that the brilliant team behind beauty mecca Blushington Makeup Lounge has its finger on the pulse of what’s hot in the beauty world. We stopped by the Oak...

A Night For The Stars Beauty GALA With Founder Trish Hill

DFW Style Daily 10/16 10:40A Lauren Smola

Some are “thrilled” at October’s arrival due to the plethora of costume parties, cooler weather, spooky décor. However, The Trish Hill Foundation’s October excitement stems...

Korean Designer Lie Sangbong Brings His Collection To Dallas

DFW Style Daily 10/15 9:20A Grecia Gonzalez

We have a one-of-a-kind fashion designer strutting into Dallas this week! The one only Lie Sangbong is one of Korea’s most prominent fashion designers. Lie will take the...

Age Of The Supermodel: Behind The Scenes With Donna DeMari

DFW Style Daily 10/12 10:35A Lauren Smola

Photo of Linda Evangelista by Donna DeMari Imagine having the opportunity to see what no one else has seen before, besides Donna DeMari of course. In the year 1991, being...

Fashion X Dallas Brings Southeast Asia Culture To The Metroplex

DFW Style Daily 10/9 9:50P Grecia Gonzalez

Calling all fashion lovers! We’ve got a hot event lined up for you this weekend. The creative minds behind Fashion X, the same team behind Austin Fashion Week, Fashion X...

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Q&A With Steve Martinson, Head Coach of the Allen Americans

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 10/19 7:00A Allen Americans

Today, were proud to host Steve Martinson, the star coach of the Allen Americans, here on BubbleLife. As the hockey season picks up and the first home game approaches this weekend, we wanted to hear a...

Office building in Plano's Legacy park sells to investors

Dallas Morning News (Golf) 10/22 3:56A Steve Brown

Plano ISD to start searching students for weapons with metal detectors

Dallas Morning News (Golf) 10/18 3:38P Nanette Light

Recent Plano grad, 18, killed in motorcycle crash on California Highway 101

Dallas Morning News (Golf) 10/18 11:55A Marc Ramirez

Vietnam War hero from Plano gets 7 years in prison for decades-old rifle purchase

Dallas Morning News (Golf) 10/17 12:36P Marc Ramirez

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2101 Misty Haven Ln, Plano, TX 75093, $635,000 4 beds, 4 baths

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3663 sqft, 4 beds, 4 baths, single-family home in Plano, TX - 75093

5121 Seascape Ln, Plano, TX 75093, $1,069,000 5 beds, 5 baths

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5118 sqft, 5 beds, 5 baths, single-family home in Plano, TX - 75093

432 Sumac Ct, Murphy, TX 75094, $399,000 5 beds, 4 baths

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2896 sqft, 5 beds, 4 baths, single-family home in Murphy, TX - 75094

7212 Rickmansworth Dr, Plano, TX 75025, $389,900 4 beds, 4 baths

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2759 sqft, 4 beds, 4 baths, single-family home in Plano, TX - 75025

2301 Loch Haven Dr, Plano, TX 75023, $274,900 4 beds, 3 baths

Trulia - Plano 10/19 9:00P

2333 sqft, 4 beds, 3 baths, single-family home in Plano, TX - 75023

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Employee mental health, substance abuse issues increase

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 10/11 4:09A Tammy Tierney

Mental health and substance abuse problems among employees have grown. Sixty percent of U.S. and Canadian organizations say they're seeing more of those issues than two years...

Oncologist shortage threatens breast cancer treatment in these cities

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 10/10 1:44A Anne Stych

Research that looked at the prevalence of breast cancer among women in major U.S. cities and the number of oncologists available to treat them found that several metropolitan...

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Racing to Save Lives

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 10/21 9:00A Bernice Butler

The 36th annual Susan G. Komen Dallas Race for the Cure will take place October 27 at NorthPark Center. The goal is to raise $1.5 million. Starting at 6 a.m., activities include registration, a...

Unity on Greenville Hosts Holistic Health Expo

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 10/19 9:00A Bernice Butler

Unity on Greenville will hold their fifth annual Holistic Health Expo from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., October 20. Celebrating mind, body and spirit, its an opportunity to experience reflexology, non-toxic...

Rodeo Goat’s Zany Burgers Just Debuted in Plano

Eater Dallas 10/16 4:00A Alaena Hostetter

Get beef patties topped with olive tapenade, onion marmalade, grilled peaches, and more Rodeo Goat Ice House just expanded its burgers and beer to Plano for its fourth Texas location. The recent...

Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Making Comeback

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 10/15 2:00P Bernice Butler

Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day has been observed each year on October 24 since 2002 to increase public awareness of the progress, promise and benefits of these ancient Eastern modalities....

CBS 11 adds investigative reporter to its ‘I Team.’ She’s half of a local-media couple

DFW.com Chowtown 10/15 8:06A By Robert Philpot rphilpot@sta

Alanna Autler has joined KTVT/Channel 11 as a consumer investigative reporter. She will be part of the CBS 11 News I-Team that also features Ginger Allen and Brian New....