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The Storehouse Community Center Names Joan Smith 2025 Volunteer of the Year

Maestro Héctor Guzmán has conducted Plano Symphony Orchestra for nearly half a century

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Top Stories: ➊ – Enjoy 5 DFW events this weekend May 9-10 (Thursday), ➋ – Ride into summer, discover your perfect scooter at Moxie: Top brands, expert service (Friday), ➌ – Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Mesquite Celebrates 30 Years of Serving Up Texas Tradition (Tuesday), ➍ – North Texas cities split over bill that will change how DART transit agency is funded (Sunday), ➎ – Hundreds of acres in play across Metroplex (Monday)

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Enjoy 5 DFW events this weekend May 9-10

Community Impact (Plano) 5/7 7:00P hmccullough@communityimpact.com

Check out 5 events in the Dallas Fort Worth area that include concerts, painting and fun at the park.

Nvidia-backed firm to move into $700M data center in Plano

Dallas Business Journal 5/7 9:11A Aayush Gupta

Lambda, a cloud computing company backed by Nvidia, will move into a $700 million data center currently being built in Plano. The company focuses on providing hardware and...

Texas Senate panel considers bill that would dissolve state lottery

Community Impact (Plano) 5/5 11:12A hnorton@communityimpact.com (Han

The Texas Lottery is set to automatically expire on Aug. 31 if lawmakers do not pass legislation extending it. State agencies are reviewed every 12 years by the Texas Sunset...

Brewed coffee shop to open 2nd location inside Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Community Impact (Plano) 5/5 5:52A cthorn@communityimpact.com (Cody

The new Brewed location will open in Terminal E in 2026, according to a social media post.

Trader Joe's to open new store in Collin County

Dallas Business Journal 5/5 12:40A Rachel Behrndt - WFAA

The popular store will open its second location in this fast growing city north of Dallas.

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The Storehouse Community Center Names Joan Smith 2025 Volunteer of the Year

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 5/8 4:48A Elizabeth Lenart

Smith, who has volunteered since 2016, was the guest of honor at the Storehouses 2025 volunteer appreciation event at Riders Field, where she threw out the first pitch before a Frisco RoughRiders...

What to Pack for a Northern European Cruise

Tanya Foster 5/6 12:00P Tanya Foster

Summer is around the corner and I know travel is on everyone's radar. I keep thinking about our incredible Regent Seven Seas Cruise through the North and Baltic Seas—it was truly a trip to remember!...

Plano ISD students honored at student art exhibition

PlanoMagazine.com 5/2 9:13A Alyssa High

At the end of the annual Plano ISD Advanced Placement Art Exhibition, several students were awarded for their art with recognition from the ArtCentre of Plano , Plano ISD and corporate sponsor Texas...

NTFB to host fundraiser with Tyson Foods, Dallas Cowboys

PlanoMagazine.com 5/2 9:03A Alyssa High

North Texas Food Bank is returning with annual fundraiser Taste! At The Star, formerly called Taste of the Cowboys , on June 13 at the Ford Center. The fundraiser features...

Measles jumps borders in North America with outbreaks in Canada, Mexico and U.S.

Spectrum Local News Health 5/1 2:29A Associated Press

North America’s three biggest measles outbreaks continue to balloon, with more than 2,500 known cases.

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Fire Bowl Café Opens First North Texas Location in McKinney

Crave DFW 5/8 8:45A Steven Doyle

Fire Bowl Café , a popular Austin-based Asian cuisine brand, is excited to announce the grand opening of its first North Texas location in McKinney ! Known for its fresh and fully customizable...

Celebrate Mother’s Day at José with Bubbles & Besos Brunch

Crave DFW 5/8 8:00A Steven Doyle

Carnitas José, Dallas’ award-winning destination for regional Mexican cuisine, invites families to celebrate Mother’s Day in style on Sunday, May 11, 2025 , with a special event, “Bubbles & Besos: A...

Wine Review: 2022 Caymus California Cabernet Sauvignon

Crave DFW 5/8 6:37A Steven Doyle

The 2022 Caymus California Cabernet Sauvignon is a testament to the Wagner family s dedication to crafting wines that marry opulence with elegance. Sourced from diverse regions across California, this...

Where Do You Think Tom Cruise Should Eat Barbecue in Dallas?

Eater Dallas 5/8 6:21A Courtney E. Smith

Hearts right back at ya, Tom. | Getty Images He said something about a movie too, whatever It’s been a real celeb gaggle in DFW lately. The cast of Landman , which films in Weatherford , has been...

Barsotti’s Fine Food and Liqueurs for Solid Handmade Pastas

Crave DFW 5/8 6:14A Steven Doyle

Creste Sunday G ravy Barsotti’s Fine Food and Liqueurs , located at 4208 Oak Lawn Avenue in Dallas , is a reimagined Italian-American restaurant with deep local roots. Formerly known as Carbone’s Fine...

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WHY BLACK IS ALWAYS IN STYLE—EVEN IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER

The Middle Page 5/5 3:41A Cathy Williamson

WHY BLACK IS ALWAYS IN STYLE—EVEN IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER Hello, ladies! I hope you have had a great week! I have to admit that I am super tired! I think life has caught up, and I am exhausted and...

THOUGHTFUL GIFT IDEAS FOR MOTHER’S DAY

The Middle Page 4/27 3:49A Cathy Williamson

Celebrating Mother s Day: Thoughtful Gift Ideas for all of the mamas Hello, ladies! I hope you all have had a great weekend. I hosted my mom s 85th birthday dinner at our home on Friday night. It was...

Related: ULTIMATE Gift Guide for Mother’s Day! The Sister Studio

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The Platform Winning Over Real Estate: Meet Tether RE”

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 4/29 8:28A bri@ccar.net

The Platform Winning Over Real Estate: Meet Tether RE” In our latest Welcome to the Top podcast, we sit down with Vanessa Martin, Co-Founder of Tether RE, to explore how...

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Blockbuster Cowboys-Ravens trade pitch sends Dallas' $5.4 million All-Pro to Baltimore

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo! Sports 5/8 7:47A

The Dallas Cowboys selected East Carolina product and cornerback Shavon Revel in the third round of the 2025 NFL draft, which has led some to believe the team could possibly...

Cowboys Micah Contract Talks Get Bold Tony Romo Reaction

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo! Sports 5/8 7:01A Athlon Sports

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has no concerns over the Micah Parsons contract situation.

Cowboys Back In The Playoff Fight After 4 Major Trades

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo! Sports 5/8 6:38A Athlon Sports

The Dallas Cowboys traded for receiver George Pickens, and Michael Irvin is happy with the move.

Florio Rips Cowboys and Steelers Because He Doesn’t Know How Trades Work

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo! Sports 5/8 6:05A Athlon Sports

The Steelers tried to trade Pickens during the draft. The Dallas Cowboys said no early on so they waited and then Pittsburgh got rid of its man. Which part of this does PFT...

Texas regents approve basketball coach Sean Miller's 6-year, $32 million contract

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/8 6:02A Associated Press

Texas will pay Miller about double that of his predecessor Rodney Terry.

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la Madeleine Brings Joyful Dining Back With ‘le Pick 3’ for Just $8.99

Restaurant News 5/14 2:55A RestaurantNews.com

New value offering blends comfort, quality and a touch of café charm Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) la Madeleine is raising the bar on value with le Pick 3, a new $8.99...

Release: Budget Bill Steamrolls Farm Bill Future, Slashing Billions

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 5/13 6:00A Laura Zaks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: Budget Bill Steamrolls Farm...

How To Brown Butter

Love and Lemons 5/13 3:29A Jeanine Donofrio

Learn how to brown butter! I m always a fan of simplicity when it comes to baking. But for the right recipe, even I will admit that pulling out an extra pan and taking a few...

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Mesquite Celebrates 30 Years of Serving Up Texas Tradition

Restaurant News 5/13 1:48A RestaurantNews.com

Line up before 11 AM on May 15 for your chance to win Barbecue for a Year Mesquite, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) The smoke’s been rollin’ for 30 years at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit...

Huckleberry’s Breakfast & Lunch Heads to the Pacific Northwest with Multi-Unit Deal in Portland,...

Restaurant News 5/12 11:37P RestaurantNews.com

Portland, OR ( RestaurantNews.com ) Huckleberry’s Breakfast & Lunch ® is ready to bring some bayou magic and heartfelt hospitality to the Pacific Northwest. The brand, known...