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TEA releases 2024-25 school ratings. See the best/worst districts and charters here

NBC DFW 8/15 8:45A Frank Heinz

The Texas Education Agency released school accountability ratings for the 2024-2025 school year on Friday, with some of the largest school districts in North Texas grading between A and C. The Dallas,...

Frisco ISD prepares for school year as enrollment remains a challenge

NBC DFW 8/14 11:36A Wayne Carter

Inside Frisco ISD s newly expanded Career & Technical Center, Superintendent Mike Waldrip boasted about the partnerships Frisco ISD is forming year after year to help connect...

58-year-old Plano man sentenced to 50 years in prison for continuous sexual abuse of a young girl,...

CBS Dallas-Ft.Worth 8/12 10:49A Briauna Brown

A 58-year-old Plano man will spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted for the continuous sexual abuse of a child, the Collin County District Attorney's Office announced Tuesday....

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Texas health officials declare end of measles outbreak

Spectrum Local News Health 8/18 5:50A Katharine Finnerty

Ninety-nine people were hospitalized, and two school-aged children died in the measles outbreak that began in late winter.

Advocates worry drug overdoses will rise due to federal cuts

Spectrum Local News Health 8/12 4:15A Geraldine Torrellas

Overdose deaths declined between 2023 to 2024 and advocates attribute this to naloxone distribution.

KERA: One person injured in Collin College shooting, police say

PlanoMagazine.com 8/11 11:15A KERA staff

The post KERA: One person injured in Collin College shooting, police say appeared first on Plano Magazine .

CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW: GRANDMA YOGINI by Raven Howell, illustrated by Alexander Santos

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 8/11 3:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Grandma Yogini by Raven Howell Illustrated by Alexander Santos This talented grandma is full of surprises! Grandma Yogini is a new childrens picture book by Raven Howell and illustrated by...

Tips for easing back to school anxiety in kids

Spectrum Local News Health 8/10 7:32A Nicole Clark, PhD

For many kids, going back to school triggers anxiety and even depression. But for parents, there are strategies to help your kids adjust.

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Brian Cheeseborough Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 8/19 12:10A Jeff Cope

Many wineries in Texas have tasting rooms where you can stop in to taste and enjoy their wines. Others don’t have a tasting room and instead make custom wine for local...

Birdcall and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 8/18 12:59A RestaurantNews.com

Birdcall, Bumpers, Rita s Italian Ice, Taco Bell. and Rock N Roll Sushi lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending August 17, 2025. 1) Birdcall Is Headed...

Chop House Burger: Downtown’s Gold Standard

Crave DFW 8/14 12:54P Steven Doyle

In a city full of burgers, Chop House Burger sets the bar. The signature build—a juicy, medium-cooked Black Angus patty, white truffle sauce, shaved red onion, vine-ripened tomato, and crisp...

Grand Opening of East Plano Paris Baguette Café on August 14 as the Brand Continues to Dominate the...

Restaurant News 8/13 3:26A RestaurantNews.com

Waleed Liaqat set to open his Paris Baguette café at 1201 East Parker Road, Suite 100, Plano, TX 75074 Plano, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Paris Baguette , the bakery café...

Rock N’ Roll Sushi Signs Area Development Agreement to Return to Dallas-Fort Worth

Restaurant News 8/12 6:16A RestaurantNews.com

Franchisees plan three locations, eye Waxahachie and the surrounding cities Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Rock N Roll Sushi is set to make its long-awaited return to...

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25+ Affordable Workwear Outfits??

The Sister Studio 8/17 4:03A Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday, my friends! We survived the first week of school over here it was a whirlwind!! I hope everyone had a wonderful week. I put together 25 different workwear outfits for you today: these...

THE RICH SHADE EVERY FALL WARDROBE NEEDS: CHOCOLATE BROWN

The Middle Page 8/16 5:31A Cathy Williamson

THE RICH SHADE EVERY FALL WARDROBE NEEDS: CHOCOLATE BROWN Happy Saturday! What a whirlwind of a week this has been for me. We got back from Montana on Monday and went straight into work mode. I don t...

Your Weekly Dose of Outfit Inspo!??

The Sister Studio 8/8 1:24A Jennifer Reed

TGIF, my friends! I can t believe the end of summer (at least for us!) is here. My kids start school next week and I feel like this summer has truly gone by in the blink of an eye. I ve been trying to...

WHY EVERY WOMAN OVER 50 NEEDS A GREAT T-SHIRT DRESS

The Middle Page 8/6 8:50A Cathy Williamson

Why Every Woman Over 50 Needs a Great T-Shirt Dress (Now and Into Fall) Let s talk about one of the most underrated pieces in a woman s wardrobe: the t-shirt dress . If you re over 50 and living in...

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Protecting Your Clients from Real Estate Fraud: What Every Agent Needs to Know

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 8/14 9:31A bri@ccar.net

Protecting Your Clients from Real Estate Fraud: What Every Agent Needs to Know By: Meghan Koch, Business Development at Republic Title Plano Allen and Vice Chair of the CCAR Affiliate Committee Fraud...

Best Neighborhoods in Keller, Texas

VIP Realty 8/14 4:29A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Best Neighborhoods in Keller, Texas Keller, Texas—a picturesque suburb in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex—offers a small-town charm with all the amenities of a big city...

Unlock Your New MetroTex Benefits + Member Portal on Sept. 2

Collin County Association of REALTORS® 8/7 4:18A bri@ccar.net

Unlock Your New MetroTex Benefits + Member Portal on Sept. 2 Mark your calendar, big things are coming September 2! Starting Tuesday, September 2, we officially enter a New Era of Service! You’ll...

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Mavericks Development on Saturday is Good News for Anthony Davis

Dallas Mavericks News Yahoo! Sports 8/19 12:06P Athlon Sports

Anthony Davis is preparing for his first full season with the Dallas Mavericks.

Mavericks' Cooper Flagg ranked among the top small forwards for 2025-26 season

Dallas Mavericks News Yahoo! Sports 8/19 10:48A Rookie Wire

After debuting in summer league, Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg is projected to be among the top small forwards in the NBA for the 2025-26 season.

Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving receives official NBA 2K26 rating

Dallas Mavericks News Yahoo! Sports 8/19 9:47A ClutchPoints

On Tuesday, Dallas Mavericks star guard Kyrie Irving received his official rating for NBA 2K26. Do you think the game got it right?

Ex-Mavericks NBA champion credits Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic for evolution of NBA

Dallas Mavericks News Yahoo! Sports 8/19 9:12A Dallas Mavericks On SI

The NBA is an international game now, with the last seven MVPs all being born outside of the United States. Former Defensive Player of the Year winner and Dallas Mavericks NBA...

Rangers' Bullpen Issues Cause Stagnation in Latest Power Rankings

Texas Rangers on Yahoo! Sports 8/19 8:07A Texas Rangers On SI

After a quite disastrous 10-days of baseball, the Texas Rangers find themselves at No.15 in the latest power rankings by MLB.com s Will Leitch. Since that point, though, they...

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Creamed Corn

Love and Lemons 9/4 4:10A Jeanine Donofrio

Don t buy creamed corn in a can—this recipe is easy to make from scratch! It calls for 8 basic ingredients, comes together in a single skillet, and tastes SO much better than...

Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

Joyful Healthy Eats 9/3 11:00P Krista

Move over potato chips! These Air Fryer Zucchini Chips are much tastier and much healthier, with an addictive crispy texture and a garlic Parmesan flavor that makes them totally irresistible. Covered...

'We completely freaked out': Orcas are attacking boats in Europe again

Live Science 9/3 6:23A Patrick Pester

Orcas along the Spanish coast are attacking boats once again, leaving destroyed rudders and stranded crews in their wake. A small population of orcas ( Orcinus orca ), or...

Love & Lemons Cooking Club – September!

Love and Lemons 9/2 9:59A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Our Cooking Club is a fun way to celebrate the Love & Lemons community of readers. The concept is super simple—each month, I choose a recipe. You make it, and you leave a...

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Recognized on Nation’s Restaurant News’ 2025 100 Under 100

Restaurant News 9/2 12:23A RestaurantNews.com

The Soon to be Famous chicken finger franchise was recognized for its rapid unit-count growth. Frisco, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Layne s Chicken Fingers , the rapidly growing chicken finger...