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Texas Womans, Girl Scouts Launch Partnership to Expand Higher Education Opportunities

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Top Stories: ➊ – 5 reasons to visit the dentist before the school year starts (Friday), ➋ – Texas Womans, Girl Scouts Launch Partnership to Expand Higher Education Opportunities (Friday), ➌ – Cowboys rookie defensive back Caleb Downs is living up to expectations while learning two spots (Friday), ➍ – 2027 Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition Entries Now Being Accepted! (Thursday), ➎ – Weekly Meal Plan #31 (Saturday)

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Fast-growing Collin County calls $817.5 million bond election for November

NBC DFW 8/12 2:58A Angela Mathew,Staff Writer | The

Collin County voters will decide in November whether to authorize $817.5 million in borrowing for roads, the jail, the courthouse, and other projects that officials say are...

Willow Bend to shrink for ‘next phase' ahead of planned Dallas Stars redevelopment

NBC DFW 8/5 2:13A Brian Womack, Staff Writer | The

The Shops at Willow Bend is slimming down ahead of the planned redevelopment for the Dallas Stars arena. Starting Sept. 1, “portions of The Shops at Willow Bend will...

Plano Fire-Rescue: gas leak on Parker Road, avoid the area for the time being

NBC DFW 8/3 7:22A Charles Nichelson

The city of Plano s fire department announced that parts of Parker Road at Lanarc Drive are closed due to a gas leak. It s unclear what caused the leak or when it started. The city is asking people to...

McKinney mosque faces continued opposition to expansion ahead of council vote

NBC DFW 8/3 6:37A Lilly Kersh, Staff Writer | The

Two years after the McKinney Islamic Association halted plans for a larger mosque in response to opposition from neighbors and city officials, the organization is once again...

Wings confirm move to Dallas' American Airlines Center for 2027 season

NBC DFW 8/3 5:31A Laura Harris and Charles Nichels

After months of discussion, the Dallas Wings confirmed Monday that they will move to the American Airlines Center in Dallas for the 2027 season. The announcement comes as...

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Lettuce, jalapeño recalls linked to illnesses put Texans on high alert

Spectrum Local News Health 8/11 4:31A Geraldine Torrellas

Sales have taken a hit due to outbreaks of cyclosporiasis and salmonella, impacting distributors like River City Produce in San Antonio.

Texas Womans, Girl Scouts Launch Partnership to Expand Higher Education Opportunities

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 8/7 4:35A Kathy Beazley

Texas Woman's University (TWU) and Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas launched a strategic partnership that creates expanded admissions, scholarship and college readiness opportunities for Gold Award Girl...

5 reasons to visit the dentist before the school year starts

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 8/7 3:25A Stephanie Patrick

School bells will ring again across Texas soon. As families make their to-do lists for supplies and new clothes, scheduling dental appointments for the entire family should be a priority too. Dr....

Parker Plaza West reopens after $4.5 million renovation

PlanoMagazine.com 8/3 7:43A Surya Assar

More than 50 years after opening, Parker Plaza West has a fresh look. The shopping center on the corner of West Parker Road and Custer Road recently celebrated its reopening...

Repertory Company Theatre hosts immersive mystery evening with characters from upcoming season

PlanoMagazine.com 7/30 4:56A Alyssa High

On Saturday, August 22, Repertory Company Theatre is bringing to life some of the characters from its upcoming season, like Sherlock Holmes and Morticia Addams. The characters...

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Both Loro Dallas locations Heat Up Late Summer with Favor & Fly by Jing Collaborations

Crave DFW 8/12 10:41A Steven Doyle

Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar is closing out summer with two collaborations running at both Dallas locations through the end of August, one built for heat-seekers and one built for parents who ve had...

The Perfect Weekend in Lake Tahoe, North and South

Crave DFW 8/12 8:18A Steven Doyle

Some lakes ask to be admired. Lake Tahoe asks to be entered. Its water holds a clarity so complete that sunlight travels fifty, sometimes seventy feet down before it...

Austin-based Verdadero Tequila Now Available in All Texas Markets

Crave DFW 8/12 6:18A Steven Doyle

Austin-based Verdadero Tequila is entering a new chapter. The brand, founded in Austin in 2020, has been under new ownership since August 2025, when Kentucky native Chase Deppen acquired the company....

Night Rooster, Months In: What’s Working and What Isn’t

Crave DFW 8/12 6:00A Steven Doyle

Sweet & Sour Halibut Night Rooster has had several months now to settle into its spot on the ground floor at 1000 N. Riverfront Blvd. in the Design District, on the ground floor below Hooper...

Truck Yard Is Opening in Richardson on September 1

Crave DFW 8/12 5:24A Steven Doyle

Richardson is getting its own version of the backyard party that s been packing the patio on Lower Greenville for more than a decade. Truck Yard is opening a new location at 740 S. Central...

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CBS Sports president says there's no timeline for a decision on Tony Romo's future

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/12 3:43A Associated Press

Romo, the network's lead NFL analyst, is on leave following his arrest last month on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.

Brandon Nimmo's single in 10th inning helps Rangers beat Angels 4-1 to snap 5-game road skid

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/11 4:04A Associated Press

Texas has won five of its last six overall and is a half-game behind AL West-leading Houston.

Communication is critical for coordinator Christian Parker to turn around Cowboys' defense

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/10 3:28A Associated Press

Defensive coordinator Christian Parker has players going through the multiple layers of verbal and non-verbal give and take required.

Cowboys rookie defensive back Caleb Downs is living up to expectations while learning two spots

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/7 3:52A Associated Press

Expectations are high for Dallas Cowboys rookie defensive back Caleb Downs, who is being counted on to help overhaul their defense.

Astros acquire center fielder Daulton Varsho from Blue Jays for pitcher Spencer Arrighetti

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/4 4:32A Associated Press

The first-place Astros acquired the center fielder from the Blue Jays for starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti just before the trade deadline.

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Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins

Love and Lemons 8/12 3:36A Jeanine Donofrio

Let s make mini muffins! These bite-size treats are moist, puffy, and studded with gooey, melty mini chocolate chips. The recipe calls for basic ingredients and is easy to...

Cinnamon Baked Apple Oatmeal

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/10 11:00P Krista

Fall calls for hearty, hot breakfasts and this protein-packed baked apple oatmeal is just the ticket! Warm spices, tender baked apples, and crunchy walnuts make this the perfect morning meal. During...

Weekly Meal Plan #31

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/7 11:00P Krista

This healthy weekly meal plan has 5 days of easy breakfast and dinner recipes made from real, wholesome ingredients and a high protein focus in mind. Grab the free printable shopping list to make meal...

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Leap Distributors Levels Up in Dallas: Names Dave Ascani Chief Financial Officer

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 7/28 3:00A Krista Simmons

Leap Distributors has named Dave Ascani chief financial officer (CFO). As CFO, Ascani will manage the companys finances and serve as an integral part of the executive management team. Dave Ascani is a...

Texas Womans, Girl Scouts Launch Partnership to Expand Higher Education Opportunities

Plano Fire-Rescue: gas leak on Parker Road, avoid the area for the time being

Upcoming Events » see the full calendar

News » indicates external link

Fast-growing Collin County calls $817.5 million bond election for November

Willow Bend to shrink for ‘next phase' ahead of planned Dallas Stars redevelopment

Plano Fire-Rescue: gas leak on Parker Road, avoid the area for the time being

McKinney mosque faces continued opposition to expansion ahead of council vote

Wings confirm move to Dallas' American Airlines Center for 2027 season

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Lettuce, jalapeño recalls linked to illnesses put Texans on high alert

Texas Womans, Girl Scouts Launch Partnership to Expand Higher Education Opportunities

5 reasons to visit the dentist before the school year starts

Parker Plaza West reopens after $4.5 million renovation

Repertory Company Theatre hosts immersive mystery evening with characters from upcoming season

Food & Dining » indicates external link

Both Loro Dallas locations Heat Up Late Summer with Favor & Fly by Jing Collaborations

The Perfect Weekend in Lake Tahoe, North and South

Austin-based Verdadero Tequila Now Available in All Texas Markets

Night Rooster, Months In: What’s Working and What Isn’t

Truck Yard Is Opening in Richardson on September 1

Sports » indicates external link

CBS Sports president says there's no timeline for a decision on Tony Romo's future

Brandon Nimmo's single in 10th inning helps Rangers beat Angels 4-1 to snap 5-game road skid

Communication is critical for coordinator Christian Parker to turn around Cowboys' defense

Cowboys rookie defensive back Caleb Downs is living up to expectations while learning two spots

Astros acquire center fielder Daulton Varsho from Blue Jays for pitcher Spencer Arrighetti

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Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins

Cinnamon Baked Apple Oatmeal

Weekly Meal Plan #31

Leap Distributors Levels Up in Dallas: Names Dave Ascani Chief Financial Officer

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