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CHI OMEGA CHRISTMAS MARKET WILL DELIGHT SHOPPERS NOVEMBER 19-22, 2026

Plano Fire-Rescue: gas leak on Parker Road, avoid the area for the time being

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Top Stories: ➊ – Weekly Meal Plan #31 (Saturday), ➋ – DFW Restaurant Week Turns 30, and This Year’s Menu of Perks Is Bigger Than the Food (Monday), ➌ – Communication is critical for coordinator Christian Parker to turn around Cowboys' defense (Monday), ➍ – Cinnamon Baked Apple Oatmeal (Tuesday), ➎ – Lettuce, jalapeño recalls linked to illnesses put Texans on high alert (Tuesday)

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Plano husband charged with murder and abuse of a corpse after wife's body found in home

NBC DFW 8/14 9:03A Hannah Jones

A Plano man has been charged with murder and abuse of a corpse after police found his wife s body in his home during a welfare check. According to an arrest affidavit, the...

Nonprofit launches back-to-school shoe drive for children of domestic violence

NBC DFW 8/13 1:13A Alanna Quillen

As families across North Texas prepare for the start of a new school year, a Garland nonprofit is focusing on one of the most overlooked back-to-school necessities: shoes....

Fast-growing Collin County calls $817.5 million bond election for November

NBC DFW 8/12 2:58A Angela Mathew,Staff Writer | The

Collin County voters will decide in November whether to authorize $817.5 million in borrowing for roads, the jail, the courthouse, and other projects that officials say are...

Willow Bend to shrink for ‘next phase' ahead of planned Dallas Stars redevelopment

NBC DFW 8/5 2:13A Brian Womack, Staff Writer | The

The Shops at Willow Bend is slimming down ahead of the planned redevelopment for the Dallas Stars arena. Starting Sept. 1, “portions of The Shops at Willow Bend will...

Plano Fire-Rescue: gas leak on Parker Road, avoid the area for the time being

NBC DFW 8/3 7:22A Charles Nichelson

The city of Plano s fire department announced that parts of Parker Road at Lanarc Drive are closed due to a gas leak. It s unclear what caused the leak or when it started. The city is asking people to...

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CHI OMEGA CHRISTMAS MARKET WILL DELIGHT SHOPPERS NOVEMBER 19-22, 2026

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 8/14 1:30A Brynn Bagot Public Relations

The 49 th annual Chi Omega Christmas Market (COCM) will be held November 19-22, 2026 , at the Dallas World Trade Center - 11th floor. One of Dallas most iconic and beloved holiday traditions, COCM...

Lettuce, jalapeño recalls linked to illnesses put Texans on high alert

Spectrum Local News Health 8/11 4:31A Geraldine Torrellas

Sales have taken a hit due to outbreaks of cyclosporiasis and salmonella, impacting distributors like River City Produce in San Antonio.

Texas Womans, Girl Scouts Launch Partnership to Expand Higher Education Opportunities

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 8/7 4:35A Kathy Beazley

Texas Woman's University (TWU) and Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas launched a strategic partnership that creates expanded admissions, scholarship and college readiness opportunities for Gold Award Girl...

5 reasons to visit the dentist before the school year starts

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 8/7 3:25A Stephanie Patrick

School bells will ring again across Texas soon. As families make their to-do lists for supplies and new clothes, scheduling dental appointments for the entire family should be a priority too. Dr....

Parker Plaza West reopens after $4.5 million renovation

PlanoMagazine.com 8/3 7:43A Surya Assar

More than 50 years after opening, Parker Plaza West has a fresh look. The shopping center on the corner of West Parker Road and Custer Road recently celebrated its reopening...

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Waterloo Gin Sweeps the 2026 SIP Awards, and Brought Three Cocktails to Prove It

Crave DFW 8/14 9:14A Steven Doyle

Waterloo Gin just had its best showing yet at the SIP Awards, one of the few major spirits competitions where the judges aren t industry insiders but ordinary consumers tasting blind. The Hill Country...

Zalat Pizza Puts Butter Chicken on a Crust, and It Actually Works

Crave DFW 8/14 8:54A Steven Doyle

Zalat Pizza has never been shy about mashing up flavors that have no business working together until they do, and the newest one might be the boldest swing yet. Starting...

Retro Movie Review: High Noon (1952)

Crave DFW 8/14 8:40A Steven Doyle

High Noon opens on the happiest morning of Marshal Will Kane s life. Played by Gary Cooper , Kane has just married Amy Fowler, played by Grace Kelly , and turned in his badge, ready to leave the small...

Eddie’s Diner Is the Last Real Diner Left Standing in Plano

Crave DFW 8/14 7:10A Steven Doyle

Plano has spent the last decade filling in with glass towers and corporate headquarters, and somewhere in the middle of that, a small family-run diner on Parker Road kept doing exactly what it has...

Ko Thai Brings the Cow to Cowtown, and Fort Worth Was Ready

Crave DFW 8/14 6:50A Steven Doyle

Fort Worth has never had a shortage of good Thai food, but it has had a shortage of Thai food that looks like it belongs on Magnolia Avenue. Ko Thai closes that gap. It opened last year at 725 W...

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Paige Bueckers scores 22 points, all in 2nd half, as Wings hand Tempo 10th straight loss, 94-88

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/13 3:15A Associated Press

The Wings ended a three-game skid, their longest of the season.

CBS Sports president says there's no timeline for a decision on Tony Romo's future

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/12 3:43A Associated Press

Romo, the network's lead NFL analyst, is on leave following his arrest last month on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.

Brandon Nimmo's single in 10th inning helps Rangers beat Angels 4-1 to snap 5-game road skid

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/11 4:04A Associated Press

Texas has won five of its last six overall and is a half-game behind AL West-leading Houston.

Communication is critical for coordinator Christian Parker to turn around Cowboys' defense

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/10 3:28A Associated Press

Defensive coordinator Christian Parker has players going through the multiple layers of verbal and non-verbal give and take required.

Cowboys rookie defensive back Caleb Downs is living up to expectations while learning two spots

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/7 3:52A Associated Press

Expectations are high for Dallas Cowboys rookie defensive back Caleb Downs, who is being counted on to help overhaul their defense.

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Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins

Love and Lemons 8/12 3:36A Jeanine Donofrio

Let s make mini muffins! These bite-size treats are moist, puffy, and studded with gooey, melty mini chocolate chips. The recipe calls for basic ingredients and is easy to...

Cinnamon Baked Apple Oatmeal

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/10 11:00P Krista

Fall calls for hearty, hot breakfasts and this protein-packed baked apple oatmeal is just the ticket! Warm spices, tender baked apples, and crunchy walnuts make this the perfect morning meal. During...

Weekly Meal Plan #31

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/7 11:00P Krista

This healthy weekly meal plan has 5 days of easy breakfast and dinner recipes made from real, wholesome ingredients and a high protein focus in mind. Grab the free printable shopping list to make meal...

Related: Weekly Meal Plan #30 Joyful Healthy Eats

Leap Distributors Levels Up in Dallas: Names Dave Ascani Chief Financial Officer

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 7/28 3:00A Krista Simmons

Leap Distributors has named Dave Ascani chief financial officer (CFO). As CFO, Ascani will manage the companys finances and serve as an integral part of the executive management team. Dave Ascani is a...

CHI OMEGA CHRISTMAS MARKET WILL DELIGHT SHOPPERS NOVEMBER 19-22, 2026

Plano Fire-Rescue: gas leak on Parker Road, avoid the area for the time being

Upcoming Events » see the full calendar

News » indicates external link

Plano husband charged with murder and abuse of a corpse after wife's body found in home

Nonprofit launches back-to-school shoe drive for children of domestic violence

Fast-growing Collin County calls $817.5 million bond election for November

Willow Bend to shrink for ‘next phase' ahead of planned Dallas Stars redevelopment

Plano Fire-Rescue: gas leak on Parker Road, avoid the area for the time being

Lifestyle » indicates external link

CHI OMEGA CHRISTMAS MARKET WILL DELIGHT SHOPPERS NOVEMBER 19-22, 2026

Lettuce, jalapeño recalls linked to illnesses put Texans on high alert

Texas Womans, Girl Scouts Launch Partnership to Expand Higher Education Opportunities

5 reasons to visit the dentist before the school year starts

Parker Plaza West reopens after $4.5 million renovation

Food & Dining » indicates external link

Waterloo Gin Sweeps the 2026 SIP Awards, and Brought Three Cocktails to Prove It

Zalat Pizza Puts Butter Chicken on a Crust, and It Actually Works

Retro Movie Review: High Noon (1952)

Eddie’s Diner Is the Last Real Diner Left Standing in Plano

Ko Thai Brings the Cow to Cowtown, and Fort Worth Was Ready

Sports » indicates external link

Paige Bueckers scores 22 points, all in 2nd half, as Wings hand Tempo 10th straight loss, 94-88

CBS Sports president says there's no timeline for a decision on Tony Romo's future

Brandon Nimmo's single in 10th inning helps Rangers beat Angels 4-1 to snap 5-game road skid

Communication is critical for coordinator Christian Parker to turn around Cowboys' defense

Cowboys rookie defensive back Caleb Downs is living up to expectations while learning two spots

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Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins

Cinnamon Baked Apple Oatmeal

Weekly Meal Plan #31

Leap Distributors Levels Up in Dallas: Names Dave Ascani Chief Financial Officer

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