The Colony Online Local News

Tuesday, May 21, 2024Previous (May 20)Next Send to Friend

The Storehouse of Collin County Changes Name to The Storehouse Community Center

Celebrate Memorial Day at Punch Bowl Social with Free Munchies for You and Your Crew

Upcoming Events » see the full calendar

May 23 Thu

Frisco Family Services Annual Meeting
6:30 PM -
7:30 PM
May 23 Thu

RED Concert at Rockwall
7:00 PM -
9:00 PM
May 25 Sat

National Wine Day at PGA Frisco
7:00 PM -
9:00 PM

Login to Personalize Your News - Follow contributors for customized updates. Click the "Follow" links next to contributors and on business and organization pages to create your own custom news.

Top Stories: ➊ – Revisiting Driftwood Estate Winery with Winemaker Jackie van Sant Downes (Wednesday), ➋ – Picpoul Blanc Is the Lip Stinger That’s Hot in Texas (Tuesday), ➌ – When Does Tiffany Derry Find Time to Sleep? (Tuesday), ➍ – Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Celebrates Matriarch, Mary Alice ‘Memer’ Hallett, with Free Pie on May 20th (Wednesday), ➎ – Bar Louie’s Special Offerings for Dads & Grads: Celebrate Family Milestones with Exclusive Gift Cards and Party Perks (Wednesday)

News » indicates external link

Trinity Falls Hosts WAM Spring Lunch and Learn

The Colony BubbleLife iReporter 5/8 3:09A Cynthia Smoot

On Tuesday, April 23, Trinity Falls hosted the McKinney Chamber of Commerce and the Women's Alliance of McKinney (WAM) members for their annual " Spring Lunch & Learn" event at The Lodge at...

Lifestyle » indicates external link

16 Playhouses To Parade At NorthPark From June 17-30 For 2024 Dallas CASA Fundraiser

My Sweet Charity 5/20 6:30A Jeanne Prejean

The march begins on Friday, June 14, for Dallas CASA ’s 2024 Parade of Playhouses at NorthPark. For 17 days, the 16 unique cottages will be available for viewing to be raffled off on Sunday, June 30....

Beach Must-Haves for Kids (That You Can Order from Amazon)

Brighton the Day 5/20 4:00A megan hopkins

We just got back from a family trip to the beach! We visited Rosemary Beach with my family (literally been going here for decades) and it was the perfect way to spend the...

The Storehouse of Collin County Changes Name to The Storehouse Community Center

The Colony BubbleLife iReporter 5/20 3:06A Elizabeth Lenart

A beacon of hope for neighbors throughout North Texas, The Storehouses new name more accurately reflects the region served and the nonprofits direction for the future The Storehouse of Collin County...

These Amazon Sheets Are 10/10

Brighton the Day 5/18 4:00A megan hopkins

If you ve been looking for a new set of sheets, I ve go the perfect set of Amazon sheets for you. These were honestly sheets I added to my cart without much thought, but I ve...

My Outfits from Rosemary Beach

Brighton the Day 5/17 5:53A megan hopkins

We re back from Rosemary Beach! It was an awesome week with the family. Even though we ended up with a couple of rainy days, we had so much fun. Already itching to go back. We...

Food & Dining » indicates external link

Pizza Hut Announces Kalen Thornton as Global Chief Brand Officer

Restaurant News 5/21 2:30A RestaurantNews.com

Kalen Thornton Melissa Friebe To Become Chief Marketing Officer, Pizza Hut U.S., from Taco Bell Plano, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Pizza Hut has announced two new executive...

Twin Peaks Partners with Tunnel to Towers for Memorial Weekend, Amplifying Support for Heroes

Restaurant News 5/20 10:22A RestaurantNews.com

Popular sports bar launches two fundraiser promotions in support of Tunnel to Towers as we remember our heroes this Memorial Day Weekend Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) ...

Andreucci Winery Opens Location on Highway 290

Texas Wine Lover 5/18 4:31A Laurie Ware

A few years ago, it was hard to drive down Main Street in Fredericksburg without seeing the larger-than-life half-face of Flavio Andreucci staring back at you from the southeast corner of Washington...

Spinning for Sips: A Guide to Pairing Wine with Your Slot Play

Texas Wine Lover 5/17 7:04A Guest

Slot machines and wine are fun things. This article talks about enjoying both together. We ll explain how to choose a wine to make slot play better. It s not just drinking or playing slots, it s about...

Celebrate Memorial Day at Punch Bowl Social with Free Munchies for You and Your Crew

The Colony BubbleLife iReporter 5/16 3:54A Kelly Hunter

Punch Bowl Social is celebrating the unofficial start of summer with a Memorial Day bash, and its sharing a free gift with its fans. In celebration of Memorial Day weekend, Punch Bowl Social will...

More Food & Dining stories

Fashion » indicates external link

My Favorite Home Decor From Wayfair’s Memorial Day Clearance!

Color and Chic 5/20 7:15A Hoang-Kim

I m so excited to be partnering with Wayfair to share some of my favorite home decor from their Memorial Day Clearance. We have purchased so many items from Wayfair for our home, including some big...

WHITE SUMMER SKIRTS

The Middle Page 5/19 5:54A Cathy Williamson

Hi! I hope you are having a great weekend! We flew to Montana on Thursday and will head home tomorrow. We came to buy some furniture for a little place we bought in Deer Lodge at Rock Creek Cattle...

Amazon, Target ??, and MORE! ??????

The Sister Studio 5/19 3:58A Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday, my friends!! We had a busy day of kids sports yesterday, and are going to take it easy today and rest up for the kids last week of school next week! I think my entire house is counting...

THE BEST WEDDING GUEST DRESSES

The Middle Page 5/14 3:04A Cathy Williamson

THE BEST WEDDING GUEST DRESSEs DRESS // SHOES (same but reversed color) // BAG Hello ladies! I hope you all had a wonderful Mother s Day weekend! You all will never believe what happened to me on...

My Paula’s Choice Promo is HERE!!

The Sister Studio 5/13 4:03A Jennifer Reed

It is a HAPPY Monday today because I m sooo, SO excited about the Paula s Choice code that I have for us today!! It is truly an incredible deal and I ll share all the details below. I have a ton of...

Sports » indicates external link

Rangers are undefeated at .500 to keep World Series champs from a losing record with Bochy

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/20 5:36A Associated Press

The Rangers haven’t gotten any real momentum going nearly one-third of the way into Bochy's second season with them.

Rangers slugger Adolis García scratched from starting lineup with forearm soreness

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/19 8:54A Associated Press

García homered in the bottom of the sixth.

Sky use balanced attack, dominate fourth quarter to beat Wings 84-73 for season-opening split

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/19 2:18A Associated Press

The Chicago Sky dominated the fourth quarter to defeat the Dallas Wings 83-74 on Saturday night to split the season-opening series.

Musa scores a goal, Paes has 7 saves as Dallas and Dynamo tie 1-1

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/19 1:29A Associated Press

Houston had 65% possession and outshot Dallas 18-7, including 8-3 on target.

The sequel has been much better for Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving as Mavs head to West finals

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/19 1:11A Associated Press

Now, it’s time to see what the addition of Irving will mean against the Denver-Minnesota winner starting Wednesday night.

Real Estate » indicates external link

The Importance of Prequalifying for a Mortgage Loan

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 5/15 9:45A Marievel Santiago

Purchasing a home is an exhilarating journey, but it can also be fraught with uncertainties and challenges. One way to streamline the process and enhance your position as a...

Just Listed: Luxury Home in Grapevine, TX For Sale at 1507 Country Forest Ct

DFW Urban Realty 5/12 8:11P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

If you're searching for a luxury home in Grapevine, be sure to check out 1507 Country Forest Court located in Tiffany Forest Addition in Grapevine. 1507 Country Forest Ct. in...

Health & Fitness » indicates external link

U.S. pediatricians group reverses decades-old ban on breastfeeding for those with HIV

Spectrum Local News Health 5/20 1:15A Associated Press

The new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics reverses recommendations it had in place since the start of the HIV epidemic in the 1980s.

Baylor Scott & White to close Flower Mound rehab facility

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/13 9:43A Seth Bodine

The closure of the facility off Cross Timbers Road in Denton County is expected to result in dozens of potential job loses. The facility operator says it will try to help...

Texas again ranked the worst state for mental health care

Spectrum Local News Health 5/13 6:00A Craig Huber

This is the second consecutive year Forbes Advisor has ranked Texas dead last.

Your Mental Health: Recent pattern of violence against women casts light on toxic masculinity

Spectrum Local News Health 5/9 6:08A Nicole Cross

One out of four women will be the victim of a violent crime, according to the CDC.

Workers often forfeit hundreds of dollars on a popular workplace benefit

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/9 5:58A Andy Medici

Workers are losing out on hundreds of dollars in flexible spending account money.

More Health & Fitness stories

EatGreenDFW News » indicates external link

Best Turkey Burgers

The Healthy Maven 5/20 11:15P Davida Lederle

Looking for the best turkey burger recipe? These juicy turkey burgers are made with fresh ingredients and packed-full of flavor The post Best Turkey Burgers appeared first on...

Release: House Farm Bill Misses Opportunity to Move Agriculture Forward

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 5/20 10:58A Laura Zaks

For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: House Farm Bill Misses...

Twin Peaks Partners with Tunnel to Towers for Memorial Weekend, Amplifying Support for Heroes

Restaurant News 5/20 10:22A RestaurantNews.com

Popular sports bar launches two fundraiser promotions in support of Tunnel to Towers as we remember our heroes this Memorial Day Weekend Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) ...

Easy Grilled Tomatoes Recipe

Cooking Chew 5/20 8:58A Renee Groskreutz

This Grilled Tomatoes Recipe is absolutely one of the best ways to add wonderful flavor to any cookout, side for steak, or salad topping! The post Easy Grilled Tomatoes Recipe...

How to Make Deliciously Smokey And Sweet Grilled Peaches

Cooking Chew 5/20 8:33A Renee Groskreutz

Grilled peaches make for a delicious appetizer. They are delicious and succulent snacks, but if you want to elevate them, all you need is a grill! The post How to Make...