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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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Jun 21 Sat

Melon Dash 10k | 5k | Fun Run 2025
All Day
Runs until Sun 06/22/2025
Jun 22 Sun

Summer Fest Downtown Plano
11:00 AM -
5:00 PM
Jun 25 Wed

Wipe Out Kids' Cancer (WOKC): Run for the Kids
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Runs until Thu 06/26/2025

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Top Stories: ➊ – Amid persistent drought, Gov. Abbott says Texas is prepared to build out, protect water supplies (Monday), ➋ – Shinola to close downtown Plano location (Monday), ➌ – Collin County to move to hand-marked ballots for November election (Monday), ➍ – Relief is coming to one of the most congested commutes in North Texas (Tuesday), ➎ – Media reports raise questions about New York Times reporting on Dickey’s Barbecue: “Our Franchisees, Our Legacy Deserve Better” (Thursday)

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Ride into summer, discover your perfect scooter at Moxie: Top brands, expert service

Community Impact (Plano) 5/9 4:15A

Discover Moxie Scooters in Grapevine, TX—your go-to shop for gas-powered scooters, electric bikes and riding gear. Enjoy expert fitting, hands-on training and fast service...

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.

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.

New study aims to improve arts participation in Plano

Community Impact (Plano) 5/4 7:00P

Arts attendance in Plano is low, despite the high grant funding.

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Vaccine teams in Mexico scramble over measles outbreak rippling out from Mennonite community

Spectrum Local News Health 5/9 3:42A Associated Press

Officials cite tens of thousands of new vaccinations, but infections have ballooned and spread past the community to Indigenous and other populations.

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...

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The Best Hot Dogs in Dallas: Where to Grab a Great Dog

Crave DFW 5/9 6:56A Steven Doyle

Angry Dog Dallas might not be the first city that comes to mind when you think of hot dogs, but make no mistake — this town knows how to serve a killer dog. Take a stroll through Deep Ellum and you’ll...

Where to Swim and Drink at Dallas Pool Bars This Summer

Eater Dallas 5/9 3:04A Courtney E. Smith

Jade Waters at the Hilton Anatole. | Hilton Anatole Summer is on the horizon, so let’s get floating Everyone is reeling from the heat wave. It’s so hot you couldn’t just fry an egg on the sidewalk,...

The Rusty Spur: An East Texas Winery with a Western Twist

Texas Wine Lover 5/9 12:16A Ron Martin

Tucked away in the heart of historic Nacogdoches, Texas, lies another East Texas hidden gem that offers more than just a great glass of wine—it provides an inviting experience...

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...

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SAVINGS GALORE!!!!????‍♀️

The Sister Studio 5/9 5:34A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy FRIDAY my friends! We made it!! I m sitting here drinking my coffee and just finished loading up my cart because there are some insane deals happening today!! I have an Aerie code (JEN35)...

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...

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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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Winnipeg Jets' depth good problem to have for head coach Scott Arniel

Dallas Stars on Yahoo! Sports 5/9 12:27P Winnipeg Free Press

In this high stakes game of musical chairs, getting your No. 1 defenceman back in the lineup is an obvious bonus. As the Jets welcomed back blue-liner Josh Morrissey for Game...

Mavericks Player Sends New Message About Luka Doncic to Lakers Trade

Dallas Mavericks News Yahoo! Sports 5/9 10:28A Athlon Sports

Luka Doncic was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in February.

19.4 PPG collegiate star guard predicted to potentially save Mavericks from total rebuild

Dallas Mavericks News Yahoo! Sports 5/9 9:34A

The Dallas Mavericks will presumably have Kyrie Irving at some point next season to handle the point guard duties. If the Mavericks end up with at least the No. 2 overall pick...

16-Year NHL Veteran Matt Duchene Is One Championship Short Of The Triple Gold Club

Dallas Stars on Yahoo! Sports 5/9 8:41A The Hockey News

When NHL players get time off at mid-season after spending several months mostly indoors, many will de-camp to a beach resort to unwind and load up on some much-needed vitamin...

Pete DeBoer hints at who Stars' next captain could be

Dallas Stars on Yahoo! Sports 5/9 8:30A ClutchPoints | Dallas Stars News

Jamie Benn has been the captain of the Dallas Stars for over a decade, earning the honor back in 2013-14 after Brenden Morrow passed the torch. You forget sometimes how young...

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Blackberry Cobbler

Love and Lemons 6/22 4:47A Jeanine Donofrio

This blackberry cobbler recipe is easy and delicious. Juicy, tangy blackberries meld into a golden batter that s soft and moist in the middle and crisp around the edges....

Macros vs. Micros: Complete Nutrition Guide

Fit Men Cook 6/20 3:49A Kevin Curry

To fuel your body, you have to know exactly what you’re really feeding it. That means looking beyond just the calorie counts and taking a closer look at the nutrient breakdown...

Media reports raise questions about New York Times reporting on Dickey’s Barbecue: “Our Franchisees,...

Restaurant News 6/19 4:53A RestaurantNews.com

Brand questions NYT s biased reporting, emphasizes decades of success, and discusses what recent news stories get right Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Dickey’s Barbecue,...

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Love and Lemons 6/19 3:00A Jeanine Donofrio

In the last few weeks, I ve made this strawberry banana smoothie recipe more times than I can count. Now that it s summer, my whole family has been having it for breakfast...

Parmesan Truffle Fries

Joyful Healthy Eats 6/18 11:00P Krista

Cheesy Parmesan Truffle Fries are the perfect snack or party app when you re feeling a little fancy! They re baked in the oven, but I ve got the secret to making them super crispy and we love to serve...