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Grant Halliburton Foundation Raises $300,000 at 16th Annual Beacon of Hope Luncheon

Allen police celebrate milestone in youth boxing program

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Top Stories: ➊ – Federal government ends $63.9M grant for Texas high-speed rail project connecting Dallas, Houston (Tuesday), ➋ – CASA of Collin County supports local youth through advocacy (Monday), ➌ – Tapcheck raises $225 million in equity funding, debt (Monday), ➍ – Garland considers possibilities for site larger than Legacy West (Monday), ➎ – Karmelo Anthony's bond reduced, granted house arrest in fatal Frisco stabbing case (Monday)

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Fidelity buys Plano shopping center

Dallas Business Journal 4/7 1:46A Aayush Gupta

Fidelity Investments has acquired a retail property with 93% occupancy in the suburbs north of Dallas. The 13-acre shopping center is anchored by Tom Thumb and dates to the...

Q&A: Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows details plans to tighten public school discipline, safety...

Community Impact (Plano) 4/7 1:00A hnorton@communityimpact.com (Han

Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, sat down with Community Impact on April 3 to discuss the final stretch of Texas’ 140-day regular legislative session, which ends...

Owner of North Texas car dealerships prepares plan amid President Trump's auto tariffs

CBS Dallas-Ft.Worth 4/6 2:47A Jack Fink

Don Herring tried to think positively Wednesday afternoon, minutes before President Trump announced a variety of levels of tariffs, including those on foreign-made cars and...

State court rules TEA can release 2022-23 A-F school accountability ratings

Community Impact (Plano) 4/4 5:42A hnorton@communityimpact.com (Han

The ruling will allow the Texas Education Agency to assign the 2023 ratings more than 1.5 years after they were originally due. A case regarding the 2024 ratings was still in...

Join Christ Fellowship McKinney for annual Easter Eggstravaganza, church services

Community Impact (Plano) 4/4 5:00A

As Easter approaches, Christ Fellowship McKinney is preparing to welcome the community with a weekend filled with worship, reflection and family-friendly activities.

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New blow dry bar to open on Preston this week

PlanoMagazine.com 4/6 7:46A Alyssa High

Though popular blow dry bar concept Blo Blow Dry Bar has locations all over the country, it s first Plano franchise is set to open later this week. Blo Blow Dry Bar offers...

Easy Home Decor Updates

Tanya Foster 4/3 8:14A Tanya Foster

Do you ever wonder if your house needs a little refresh? The answer is YES and this is the perfect time to focus on some home decor updates. Today I want to share a few home pieces and some tips on...

Grant Halliburton Foundation Raises $300,000 at 16th Annual Beacon of Hope Luncheon

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 4/2 8:06A Juliette DC

Grant Halliburton Foundation hosted its 16th annual Beacon of Hope Community Luncheon on March 25 at the Omni Dallas Hotel. Nearly 600 guests gathered in support of the Foundations mission, helping to...

III Forks to Open New Flagship Location in Addison's Village on the Parkway on Tuesday, April 8

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 4/2 7:14A Kelly Hunter

III Forks is working to reinvent the steakhouse, and the new iteration of the brand will debut in Addisons Village on the Parkway when the restaurants new flagship location opens on Tuesday, April 8,...

BOOK REVIEW: WHEN THE ACTOR INSPIRED CHAOS AND BLODDSHED by Nicholas Litchfield

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 4/2 3:00A KAREN SIDDALL

When the Actor Inspired Chaos and Bloodshed by Nicholas Litchfield The riveting tale of an actor unwittingly drawn into an obsessed directors dangerous vision for an action/adventure cult film. ...

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Superintendent Dr. Theresa Williams Honored with Richardson Chamber of Commerce Chairman’s Award

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How One of LA’s Most Talented Chefs Injected Life Into Dallas’s Fine Dining Scene

Eater Dallas 4/7 3:09A Courtney E. Smith

Caviar is always on the menu at the Mansion, and chef Charles Olalia serves it with lumpia. Chef Charles Olalia looked to the Mansion’s history, and Filipino five-spice mix, to reimagine the...

Introducing Buli Limestone Wines

Texas Wine Lover 4/5 5:38A Jeff Cope

Changes are happening with Limestone Terrace Vineyard . The Wimberley winery is joining forces with Dr. Bob Buly, owner of Buli Wines in Podere Collalto, located in Trequanda,...

American Airlines Unveils Bold New Dishes

Crave DFW 4/4 6:49A Steven Doyle

Tiffny Derry Spring has arrived, both in the air and on customers plates, thanks to the latest update to the James Beard Foundation menu offerings, now exclusively available in American Airlines...

La Pulga Spirits Introduces ‘La Pulga 110’ Limited-Edition High-Proof Tequilas

Crave DFW 4/4 4:46A Steven Doyle

La Pulga Spirits , founded by three local entrepreneurs from Fort Worth, has expanded its range of premium Mexican spirits with the release of two limited-edition tequilas: a high-proof blanco and...

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...

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Such good SAVINGS!!!?

The Sister Studio 4/4 3:21A Jennifer Reed

Cheers, my friends we made it to Friday! I hope everyone has had a great week so far and has fun weekend plans. It s supposed to rain here most of the weekend, so I m just hoping for some sunshine at...

WHY FRINGE IS A MUST-HAVE TREND FOR SPRING

The Middle Page 4/2 3:49A Cathy Williamson

WHY FRINGE IS A MUST-HAVE TREND FOR SPRING Hello ladies! Are you in full Spring fever mode? I am so excited about Spring. However, it s been super rainy this month and already pretty darn warm. That s...

March Amazon Finds—on SALE!

The Sister Studio 3/27 3:24A Jennifer Reed

Happy Thursday, my friends! May your coffee be nice and strong today we re sooo close to Friday! Amazon is doing a big Spring Sale this week so I wanted to round up all of my March favorites, several...

A Colorful Table Setting For 10 or Just Two!

Color and Chic 3/26 4:35A Hoang-Kim

Spring is here and it s time to host! Whether you re inviting 10 people over or just one or two, I think it speaks volume to set the table and pull out the pretty napkins. Not only will it make things...

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CCAR & MetroTex Merger Informational Website

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 4/7 5:19A bri@ccar.net

CCAR & MetroTex Merger Informational Website We appreciate your engagement as we continue the due diligence process following the March 27 vote by the CCAR and MetroTex Boards of Directors to approve...

Related: CCAR and MetroTex Approve Plan of Merger Collin County Association of REALTORS®

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Top 5 defensive tackle prospects for Cowboys in 2025 NFL draft

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo! Sports 4/7 9:00A Cowboys Wire

The Cowboys are in need of interior defensive help, but the question is when will they make the move in the 2025 NFL draft?

NFC East free agency roundup: How Eagles' approach impacts their NFL draft needs

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo! Sports 4/7 8:43A Dallas News

With general manager Howie Roseman running the show, the Philadelphia Eagles have been lauded for their aggressive free agency approach in recent years. Examples include...

Cowboys' newly signed pass rusher shows off commitment during offseason workout

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo! Sports 4/7 8:22A Dallas Cowboys On SI

The Dallas Cowboys may not have made the big splash that fans were hoping for during free agency. Actually, some of the signings could be considered like finding a diamond in...

Texas Rangers' Dramatic Surge in Power Rankings Reflects Championship Ceiling

Texas Rangers on Yahoo! Sports 4/7 8:05A Texas Rangers On SI

Coming into the 2025 MLB regular season, the Texas Rangers had a few question marks with their pitching staff. Injuries decimated the depth in the starting rotation, where Jon...

NFL insider reveals why Joe Milton's trade market underwhelmed

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo! Sports 4/7 7:28A Patriots Wire

An NFL insider explained why former New England Patriots quarterback Joe Milton III had an underwhelming trade market.

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First-Rate Restaurants in Richardson

Eater Dallas 4/18 3:31A Courtney E. Smith

Dim sum for days at Kirin Court. | Kirin Court Because eating well doesn’t need to mean leaving the ‘burbs Gone are the days when suburbanites had to trek out to the city for good food. Take...

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Love and Lemons 4/17 2:21A Jeanine Donofrio

This strawberry spinach salad is perfect for spring and early summer. It starts with a base of fresh spinach—one of the first vegetables to appear at my farmers market each...

Waldorf Chicken Salad

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/16 11:00P Krista

Waldorf chicken salad is all about contrasts: crispy, crunchy, and creamy textures, and sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Perfect for lunches, picnics, meal prep or even a light dinner, this recipe is...

USDA’s Regional Food Business Centers Caught in Federal Funding Freeze

Civil Eats 4/15 10:00P Lisa Held

For the past five years, Patra and David Wise have been growing their farm business, Native Wise , to sell vegetables, wild rice, and honey to their local community in...

Crab Eggs Benedict

Life at the Table 4/15 3:46A Chef Sandra Lewis

Crab Eggs Benedict: A Coastal Twist on a Brunch Icon What do you get when a New York classic takes a seaside vacation? You get crab eggs Benedict—brunch elegance with a...