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15 arrested, charged for soliciting minors online in Collin County's ‘Operation Home Alone'

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15 arrested, charged for soliciting minors online in Collin County's ‘Operation Home Alone'

NBC DFW 4/18 5:56A Hannah Jones

Collin County law enforcement officials arrested 15 men who were suspected of preying upon children online, officials said. According to the Collin County Sheriff’s Office, officers conducted...

Plano police searching for two missing children in unrelated incidents

NBC DFW 4/18 2:24A Hannah Jones

Plano police are searching for two boys that went missing on Wednesday night, officials said. According to Plano police, though both boys disappeared on April 17, but the incidents are not related....

Review the Latest Updates: LANE CLOSURES

Team Plano, TX - News Flash 4/17 9:14P

Plan alternate travel routes into and around the east end of Parker Road and the eastern section of Plano Parkway.

Get Discounted Tickets to See Texas Flood Live in Concert

Team Plano, TX - News Flash 4/17 8:06P

Plano Arts & Events offers Team Plano employees tickets to an unforgettable evening under the stars listening to great music.

Fire Chief Chris Biggerstaff Completes International Professional Designation

Team Plano, TX - News Flash 4/17 8:00P

Fire Chief Chris Biggerstaff has successfully completed the process to become a “Chief Fire Officer” (CFO).

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Graduation Gifts

Tanya Foster 4/18 10:00A Tanya Foster

Yay for the Class of 2024! Can you believe we're already at the cusp of graduation season? This means it’s time to start gathering ideas for what to give the graduate! It's important to get the...

North Texas Food Bank forms Japanese cultural affinity group Nakayoshi Initiative

PlanoMagazine.com 4/18 8:24A Alyssa High

The North Texas Food Bank announced today the formation of the Nakayoshi Initiative , a cultural affinity group focused on the resources and contributions of the Japanese...

Top 5 Texas Motorcycle Lawyers

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 4/18 2:05A Bubble Life

The physical and mental anguish from a Texas motorcycle crash can lead to a bankruptcy, divorce, or even a suicide. Are you looking for an experienced motorcycle accident...

Grovel Alert: 2024 Equest Blue Ribbon Gala

My Sweet Charity 4/18 6:30A Jeanne Prejean

With less than ten days until the big fundraiser, the Equest Blue Ribbon Gala Co-Chairs Calvert Collins-Bratton and Melissa Oates have passed the word that the hoedown is nearing a sold-out status....

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: The Azalea Luncheon

My Sweet Charity 4/17 12:30P Jeanne Prejean

With the azaleas on the grounds of Kathy and Harlan Crow s estate in perfect harmony with the Turtle Creek Association s Azalea Luncheon, guests were welcomed from the doorstep to what many claim was...

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The Shelton School Installs an Urban Bee Colony

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 4/12 4:04A Lisa Kresl

The Shelton School beehive installation occurred on Tuesday, March 25, introducing a colony of 10,000 bees to the campus. In order to enrich students' learning experiences and promote...

Dallas Academy School Will Have New Playground Thanks to $250K Donation

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 4/10 4:21A Lisa Loera

Dallas Academy School, nestled in the heart of White Rock Lake, will soon have a new addition to campus. Life-long friends of Head of School, Elizabeth Murski from the Jesuit and Ursuline Class of...

Dallas Academy Senior Accepted into World Scholars Program

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 4/5 6:09A Lisa Loera

We are thrilled to announce that Dallas Academy Senior, Daniel Pinkston-Hayes has been accepted into the prestigious World Scholars Program at Delaware University. With his diverse background and...

Plano ISD Athletics Celebrates 2024 Hall of Honor Inductees

Plano ISD 4/18 5:24A

Plano ISD Names Lonnie Jordan as New Athletic Director

Plano ISD 4/17 3:50A

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Celebrate National Picnic Day with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

Restaurant News 4/18 11:38A RestaurantNews.com

World s largest barbecue brand offering guests $5 off Picnic Packs on April 23rd Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Let Dickey’s Barbecue Pit help you combine your two...

Sir Kendrick’s Smile for Autism is Serving Neighbors at Every Level

North Texas Food Bank 4/18 4:58A Kathleen Petty

During World Autism Month, NTFB recognizes partner Sir Kendrick’s for its commitment to families and the community of Rice. Staff at Sir Kendrick s Smile for Autism, including Charletta and Moses...

Is It Ever Okay to Ask Your Dinner Party Guests to Venmo You?

Eater Dallas 4/18 4:43A Amy McCarthy

Michael Hoeweler Cash app notifications have a way of testing the definition of hospitality https://www.eater.com/24083611/is-it-okay-to-ask-dinner-party-guests-to-venmo-you

Tea Service for Spring? At Mirador, It Is Actually Groundbreaking

Eater Dallas 4/18 3:16A Courtney E. Smith

Mirador Chef Travis Wyatt’s creations would make the Mad Hatter proud When I mention to chef Travis Wyatt that many chefs and restaurateurs in Dallas might not consider serving ladies who lunch and...

Did You Know? Diving Into the Texas Wine Lover Menu – Fun Stuff

Texas Wine Lover 4/18 12:03A Jeff Cope

There are a lot of features on the Texas Wine Lover website, and we started writing about them so you can learn about them and be able to use the many resources available. We’re moving across the...

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A DRESS FIT FOR AN ISLAND TRIP OR POOL PARTY

The Middle Page 4/16 1:46A Cathy Williamson

A DRESS FIT FOR AN ISLAND TRIP OR POOL PARTY Hello, ladies! Do you all know much about Mercury in Retrograde? An explanation is that the planet Mercury appears to travel backward across the sky three...

Finds I’m LOVING this week!

The Sister Studio 4/13 10:29P Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday to you, my friends!! May your coffee be strong and your house be nice and quiet this morning! We had a busy day of kids soccer and basketball yesterday, so I m enjoying this morning when...

DAY AND NIGHT LOOK FROM A FAVORITE BRAND

The Middle Page 4/9 3:22A Cathy Williamson

DAY AND NIGHT LOOK FROM A FAVORITE BRAND Hello, everyone! Did you get a chance to see the eclipse (if you were in the path) yesterday? I didn t think it would be that big of a deal, but let me tell...

SALES ON SALES!

The Sister Studio 4/6 10:47P Jennifer Reed

Happppy Sunday, my friends! We have had a JAM packed week between a quick trip to Austin for work, playing catch up once I got back, and kids sports this week. Remi has a soccer tournament this...

You had me at Pastels! Cabi Spring 2024 Outfit Ideas

Style of Sam 4/6 10:46A Sam

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Tax Assessments are Arriving. Wondering About Your Property’s Value?

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 4/18 10:41A Steve Smith

Many homeowners are expressing surprise – if not outright shock – upon receiving their annual statement from the local tax appraiser’s office. Now’s an excellent time to take a look at the difference...

Inspections on New Builds: Should I or Should I Not?

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 4/17 7:39A Collin County Association of REA

Inspections on New Builds: Should I or Should I Not? Written By: Lee Warren, Prospect Inspectors and Member of CCAR's Affiliate Committee Most buyers will employ a home inspector on the purchase of a...

Spring into Action: The Spring Housing Market and the Ebby Halliday Companies Spring Home Tour are...

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 4/17 6:32A Steve Smith

15004 Bellbrook Drive | Addison | $2,650,000 | Open Sunday, April 21, 3 – 5 p.m. As the days grow longer and the flowers bloom, the spring housing market also heats up. This Sunday, April 21, offers...

What’s So Grand About Grand Prairie Life?

VIP Realty 4/13 2:55A tom@57realty.com (Thomas Heinz)

If searching for a new spot in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Grand Prairie deserves a good look. It offers a sweet mix of affordability, location, and community, making it a...

March 2024 Housing Market Snapshot

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 4/12 5:52A bri@ccar.net

March 2024 Housing Market Snapshot Here is a quick look at Collin County's March 2024 housing market activity. Categories CCAR Events CCAR News Government Affairs Lone Star Homes Market Trends North...

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Seager's RBI groundout and Taveras RBI single lead the Rangers over the Tigers 9-7

Texas Rangers on Yahoo! Sports 4/18 10:42A Associated Press

Leody Taveras scored the winning run on a fielder’s choice in the eighth inning and added an RBI single in the ninth to lead the Texas Rangers to a 9-7 victory over the...

Rangers' Jack Leiter strikes out first batter he faces but gets roughed up by Tigers in historic MLB...

Texas Rangers on Yahoo! Sports 4/18 9:05A Yahoo Sports

Leiter lasted 3 2/3 innings in his MLB debut for the Rangers.

Clippers-Mavericks playoff schedule: Where to watch

Dallas Mavericks News Yahoo! Sports 4/18 9:03A FOX 11 Los Angeles

LA Clippers give updated look at Intuit Dome The Los Angeles Clippers organization gave an updated tour of their new home, the Intuit Dome. LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles...

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Mock draft: Who will the Dallas Cowboys take in in latest 2024 NFL Draft projections?

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo! Sports 4/18 9:03A The El Paso Times

Cowboys look to fill needs at running back, offensive line

With no 1st-round pick, this year's draft lacks buzz for Houston Texans

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/18 8:16A Associated Press

The Houston Texans won last year’s NFL draft by taking C.J. Stroud.

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Does the Milky Way orbit anything?

Live Science 5/17 11:00P

It seems like everything orbits something in space. Moons orbit planets. Planets orbit stars. Stars orbit the centers of galaxies. But beyond that, things get a little harder...

'Playing Russian roulette with your health': Officials warn that social media trend of consuming raw...

Live Science 5/17 4:12A ben.turner@futurenet.com (Ben Tu

People shouldn t drink raw milk in an attempt to gain immunity from bird flu, health experts have warned. These warnings follow news that a bird flu subtype called H5N1 was...

Air Fryer Chickpeas

Love and Lemons 5/16 3:16A Jeanine Donofrio

Air fryer chickpeas! If you love oven roasted chickpeas, get ready: these air fryer chickpeas are even better. I ve been making them on repeat lately. Here s why: They re ready in 15 minutes. Roasting...

Wisconsin Beer Brats

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/15 11:00P Krista

These juicy, Lager-infused Wisconsin beer brats on soft, toasted buns will be your new summer cookout go-to. Topped with spicy mustard, grilled onions and tangy sauerkraut, they re the perfect excuse...

Crispy Cauliflower Tacos [with all the Fixins!]

The Healthy Maven 5/15 11:00P Davida Lederle

These cauliflower tacos are seasoned and roasted to perfection and paired with all the fixings for a delicious (and vegan!) The post Crispy Cauliflower Tacos [with all the...

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Printable Fun Facts About Peru for Kids

Kids Activities Blog 5/17 9:32P Paula Arms

Let s have some fun with Peru fun facts for kids! Are you searching for interesting facts or maybe just plain The post Printable Fun Facts About Peru for Kids appeared first...

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