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Avianca set to offer weekly flights to Colombia from DFW Airport

Community Impact (Plano) 3/15 5:00A cthorn@communityimpact.com (Cody

Flights will happen 4 times a week, starting on May 26.

WhiteWater Express delivers a premium car wash experience with exceptional service, quality

Community Impact (Plano) 3/14 5:00A

WhiteWater Express Car Wash has been making waves in the car wash industry since opening its first location in Tomball, in 2016

Patty Lou’s Smashburger to open in Ice House in downtown Plano

Community Impact (Plano) 3/12 7:00P kchaney@communityimpact.com (Kar

Patty Lou’s Smashburger is slated to open in downtown Plano in the space that was formerly Starbucks Plano Icehouse, which closed Sept. 27.

North Texas man sentenced to 15 years in prison after stalking, attacking multiple women

CBS Dallas-Ft.Worth 3/12 6:40A Briauna Brown

A 27-year-old man was sentenced to 15 years in prison following a series of sexual assaults and predatory attacks on women in Collin County, District Attorney Greg Willis...

Enjoy 6 events around DFW for St. Patrick's Day weekend

Community Impact (Plano) 3/11 7:00P hmccullough@communityimpact.com

Check out comedians, shopping at a local farmers market, watching basketball or learning how to mold glass with these six events around Dallas-Fort Worth.

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Lamar County reports 4 measles cases linked to West Texas outbreak

Spectrum Local News Health 3/14 4:11A Christine Sanchez

The individuals had traveled to Gaines County, health officials say.

Spring Capsule Collection

Tanya Foster 3/13 12:00P Tanya Foster

We all have our favorite items in our closet. The items that no matter what, we wear them again and again. These are the must-haves that help you build your wardrobe and create outfits. I have a fall...

Trump administration withdraws nomination of David Weldon for CDC director

Spectrum Local News Health 3/13 4:13A Associated Press

The Senate Health Committee announced Thursday morning that it was canceling a planned hearing on Weldon's nomination because of the withdrawal.

Top U.S. health agency makes $25,000 buyout offer to most of its employees

Spectrum Local News Health 3/9 4:46A Associated Press

The offer is part of President Donald Trump’s government cuts. The workers have until 5 p.m. on Friday to submit a response.

West Texas reports nearly 200 measles cases. New Mexico is up to 30

Spectrum Local News Health 3/7 8:39A Associated Press

Most of the cases across both states are in people younger than 18 and people who are unvaccinated or have an unknown vaccination status.

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Plano ISD Celebrates Student Growth with Inaugural Powered by Learning Caravan

Plano ISD 3/7 7:01A

March 7, 2025

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Kessaku Unveils Exclusive Shio Duck & Wagyu Ramen

Crave DFW 3/14 5:54A Steven Doyle

Kessaku , the acclaimed sushi and cocktail lounge perched high above the city on the 50th floor of The National, is unveiling a decadent new menu addition: Shio Duck & Wagyu Ramen . This limited-time...

The Essential Downtown Dallas Restaurants

Eater Dallas 3/14 5:31A Courtney E. Smith

Kathy Tran Where to dine when you go Downtown to forget all your worries and woes Home to the Central Business District and Dealey Plaza, Downtown Dallas welcomes millions of tourists yearly, not...

Reddy Wines Opens New Tasting Room in Texas Hill Country

Texas Wine Lover 3/14 12:11A Jeff Cope

Reddy Vineyards has had a long history in the Texas High Plains starting with their family vineyard in 1997 and then the start of making estate wines in 2019 . The winery is...

The Best Bars in Dallas

Eater Dallas 3/13 5:52A Courtney E. Smith

Cheers it up at Rayo in Fair Park. | Kathy Tran Where to drink, from highbrow to lowbrow and everywhere in between Dallas is blessed with bars for every type of drinker, from those who desire...

Wine & Wildflower Journey Passport 2025 Available Now from Texas Hill Country Wineries

Texas Wine Lover 3/13 12:13A Jeff Cope

Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Texas Hill Country Wineries’ (THCW s) Wine & Wildflower Journey Passport . The Passport event will take place from March 24th to April...

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NEW Spring? + Sales on Sales!?

The Sister Studio 3/10 4:18A Jennifer Reed

Happy Monday my friends! I hope everyone has had a restful weekend and is ready to take on the week ahead! I have a jam packed newsletter today, including our Life in Lilac Spring launch , some really...

THE POWER OF MATCHING SETS: FASHION MADE EASY

The Middle Page 3/4 4:06A Cathy Williamson

THE POWER OF MATCHING SETS: FASHION MADE EASY Hello, ladies, it s finally March! January seemed to last so long, and February was a blink! I, for one, am so glad the days are getting longer and the...

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What to Look for in Apartment Investments

VIP Realty 3/14 7:31A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

What to Look for in Apartment Investments Investing in apartment buildings and multi-family properties can be a lucrative venture for real estate investors looking to generate...

Collin County Home Inventory Accelerates Sales Not Prices

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 3/14 3:34A bri@ccar.net

Collin County Home Inventory Accelerates Sales Not Prices CCAR reports that Collin County homeowners listed their homes at an increasing rate, accelerating sales but not prices throughout the county....

Top Things to Do in Plano, Texas

VIP Realty 3/11 5:52A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Top Things to Do in Plano, Texas Plano, Texas, is a thriving city known for its excellent quality of life, great shopping and dining options, and numerous recreational...

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Rangers face early starting pitching injuries with Jon Gray's fractured right wrist

Texas Rangers on Yahoo! Sports 3/15 8:22A Yahoo Sports

Injuries to three starting pitchers may present opportunities for young pitchers Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker.

Dallas Cowboys defensive back calling for another reunion

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo! Sports 3/15 8:13A Dallas Cowboys On SI

Fowler, who spent the 2024 campaign with the Washington Commanders, signed a one-year deal worth $8 million. With the defensive line looking strong, they should turn their...

Cowboys' Micah Parsons holds football camp in Corpus Christi

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo! Sports 3/15 7:36A kiiitv.com

The star defensive player is holding youth camps all over Texas over the next few months. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Dallas Cowboys star defensive player Micah Parsons was in...

Padres righty Matt Waldron suffers mild oblique strain and may miss the start of the season

Texas Rangers on Yahoo! Sports 3/15 7:21A Associated Press

San Diego Padres right-hander Matt Waldron suffered a mild oblique strain while warming up before entering a spring training game Friday. Waldron was scheduled to come in and...

Dallas Cowboys make roster decision on retiring offensive guard Zack Martin

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo! Sports 3/15 6:36A Dallas News

According to dallascowboys.com, the team has released offensive guard Zack Martin with a post-June 1 designation. Martin officially announced his retirement in February, then...

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Kennedy and Rollins Highlight Healthy School Food After USDA Slashes Funds for Those Efforts

Civil Eats 4/4 10:36A Lisa Held

April 4, 2025 – Yesterday, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited a Virginia elementary school to call...

Grilled Beef Kabobs

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/3 11:00P Krista

These juicy, balsamic beef kabobs are marinated in a sweet-and-savory sauce, grilled till charred perfection with sweet peppers, onions, tomatoes, and mushrooms are the perfect meal. Why You ll Love...

USDA Begins Releasing Frozen REAP Funding

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 4/3 10:14A Laura Zaks

On January 20, 2025, President Trump’s executive order on American energy led to the freezing of projects funded by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), including stopped payments to recipients of the...

77 Pizza Hut Restaurants Transition to New Ownership Following Auction Led by National Franchise...

Restaurant News 4/3 8:36A RestaurantNews.com

Successful auction leads to recovery of nearly $12 million for bankruptcy estate Newport Beach, CA ( RestaurantNews.com ) National Franchise Sales (NFS) is pleased to...

Hollandaise Sauce

Love and Lemons 4/3 7:24A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Have you ever made homemade hollandaise sauce? I won t judge if you say no. This classic French sauce is an emulsion of egg yolks, melted butter, lemon juice, and cayenne...