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Easter Egg Hunts and Activities North DFW

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Texas House bill would prohibit cellphone use in K-12 schools

Community Impact (Plano) 3/18 10:27A hnorton@communityimpact.com (Han

Bill author Rep. Caroline Fairly, R-Amarillo, said prohibiting students from using cellphones throughout the school day would help improve academic outcomes, students’ mental...

Driver killed in crash while fleeing from Allen police

DFW Scanner 3/18 8:59A dfwscanner

The Allen Police Department is investigating a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of one individual early Tuesday morning on US 75 service road at the Frontage Road...

CLEAR Alert issued for potentially pregnant missing Plano woman, police say

NBC DFW 3/18 7:14A Lauren Harper

A search is underway for Elizabeth Stoddard, a 30-year-old from Plano who could be six months pregnant, according to police. According to Plano police, Stoddard left a note to...

Collin College to celebrate 40th anniversary with events in McKinney, Celina

Community Impact (Plano) 3/18 5:30A shamilton@communityimpact.com (S

Collin College will surpass 40 years since its inception in April, and college officials are planning events to mark the occasion.

Costco opens new warehouse in booming DFW suburb

Dallas Business Journal 3/18 4:27A Aayush Gupta

Costco has opened its first store in Prosper as part of a planned three-store expansion in Collin County. The company's members-only warehouse stores are known for offering...

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Spring Favorites Under $50

Tanya Foster 3/16 5:00A Tanya Foster

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Today is your LUCKY day because I have an amazing special offer for you! Recently, I have been loving all of my pieces from Pink Lily . They have such cute spring pieces at an...

Easter Egg Hunts and Activities North DFW

Plano Family eGuide 3/16 2:15A Valerie

2025 Easter Egg Hunts and Activities North DFW Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Mostly-Free Egg Hunts, Pictures with the Easter Bunny, and Other Easter Activities for kids in Flower Mound,...

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.

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Plano ISD Celebrates Student Growth with Inaugural Powered by Learning Caravan

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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Expands Globally with New Philippines Spot

Restaurant News 3/18 9:29A RestaurantNews.com

Max Lee and John Lee with the team Authentic Texas Barbecue Takes Center Stage in Manila Manila, Philippines ( RestaurantNews.com ) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has officially...

Official Statement from Tarrant Area Food Bank on Federal Reductions to USDA Programs & Impact on...

Crave DFW 3/18 9:13A Steven Doyle

The recent USDA announcement regarding the cancellation of state agreements for the 2025 Local Food Purchase Assistance Program (LFPA) and the Commodity Credit Corporation...

Culinary Delights Abound this Spring at These North Texas Food and Wine Festivals

Eater Dallas 3/18 4:33A Courtney E. Smith

Time to line up for entry to the Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival. | Nancy Farrar Events such as Savor and food and wine festivals at the Dallas Arboretum and in Fort Worth offer great eats and drinks...

Nakayoshi Initiative Celebrates 1st Anniversary with Virtual Food Drive

North Texas Food Bank 3/18 3:00A Kathleen Petty

Join the North Texas Food Bank affinity group in fighting hunger by giving between March 18 and April 9. Nakayoshi and its supporters gather at North Texas Food Bank for the affinity group s launch in...

Alicia Whitby Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 3/18 12:05A Jeff Cope

Some winemakers are born in the wine industry and others find their calling later in life. Alicia Whitby of Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards is one of the latter winemakers. Alicia...

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Fresh Finds for YOU!✨?

The Sister Studio 3/17 4:36A Jennifer Reed

Good morning and happy Monday, my friends! My kids are on Spring Break this week, so we re in Colorado and I m so, so excited to spend quality time all together as a family! Wish me luck snowboarding...

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...

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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 sign veteran lefty Patrick Corbin to plug gap in injury-thinned starting rotation

Texas Rangers on Yahoo! Sports 3/18 12:28P NBC Sports

Corbin is a two-time All-Star who is the only pitcher in baseball who made 31 or more starts in every full season since 2017.

Fubo TV Adds Texas Rangers to Sports Lineup

Texas Rangers on Yahoo! Sports 3/18 11:25A The Hollywood Reporter

The Texas Rangers new regional sports network, Rangers Sports Network, has signed a streaming deal with Fubo TV to see its live games for the 2025 season carried across five...

Jets Take On Canadian Rival Canucks In Search Of Fourth Consecutive Win

Dallas Stars on Yahoo! Sports 3/18 11:22A The Hockey News - Winnipeg Jets

The Winnipeg Jets continue their tour of the West, moving into British Columbia to take on the Vancouver Canucks.

Stars D Miro Heiskanen (knee) could miss 1st round of playoffs

Dallas Stars on Yahoo! Sports 3/18 11:20A Reuters

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen could miss the opening round of the playoffs due to his knee injury, head coach Pete DeBoer said Tuesday. Heiskanen, 25, has been...

Rangers future star pitcher gets 100% real on new weapon

Texas Rangers on Yahoo! Sports 3/18 9:55A ClutchPoints | Texas Rangers New

Former first-round draft pick Jack Leiter could get an opportunity to open the season in the Texas Rangers rotation after an injury to veteran starter Jon Gray. Leiter is...

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Morento MR5866 smart air purifier review

Live Science 4/2 6:00A

If you type "air purifier" in Amazon's search bar, chances are you will see the Morento MR5866 Smart Air Purifier as one of your top choices. This unassuming appliance has...

Op-ed: How Trump’s Tariffs Could Impact Your Local Restaurant

Civil Eats 4/1 11:00P Clare Reichenbach

Independent restaurants—establishments owned and operated by an individual, family, or small group rather than a larger chain or franchise—are more than places to eat. They’re...

Brisket Recipe

The Healthy Maven 4/1 11:00P Davida Lederle

This classic Jewish brisket recipe is perfect for any celebration including Passover or Rosh Hashanah! It's tender, sweet and juicy and slow cooked in a caramelized onion and...

Timeless Wheels & Vintage Steel: The Village Shops Spring Car Show Returns

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 4/1 4:49A Liz McGathey

Take a timeless ride at the Classic Car & Truck Show at the Castle Hills Village Shops from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 13. The event is FREE for spectators, and everyone is welcome! The...

Restaurant Franchise News from Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, la Madeleine, Teaspoon, and More!

Restaurant News 4/1 2:55A RestaurantNews.com

Catch up on the latest restaurant franchise news from Dickey s Barbecue Pit, la Madeleine, Teaspoon, Cork s Cajun Fried Fish and Shrimp, The Big Biscuit, and Teriyaki Madness....