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Park Place Lexus Plano Recognizes Frisco ISD Teachers of the Year

Kenny's Restaurant Group to Reward Most Loyal Fans with Free Food

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Migratory bird-nesting season underway

The Colony, TX - News Flash 3/31 4:14A

Egret season is upon us; and hazing in areas needing attention has begun in the evenings. Click "Additional Info" below to report an egret sighting in your area or for more...

Barrels & Bottles

Visit The Colony 3/25 4:45A

Experience an exclusive evening of fine wines, craft spirits and decadent bites at Seven Doors Kitchen & Cocktails.

Cosm Date Night Giveaway

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Take date night o a whole new level at Cosm!

Spring Fest 2025

Visit The Colony 3/25 4:34A

Enjoy springtime classics with the whole family at Galaxy Theatres.

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Park Place Lexus Plano Recognizes Frisco ISD Teachers of the Year

The Colony BubbleLife iReporter 3/31 12:34A Mary Jane Coker

Park Place Lexus Plano recognized Frisco Independent School District Teachers of the Year, Robert Fitzgerald and Sarah Dickerson. Fitzgerald was named Elementary Teacher of the Year and Dickerson was...

Dwell with Dignity Announces the Return of Thrift Studio, Presented by Amazon

The Colony BubbleLife iReporter 3/30 9:36P Juliette DC

Dwell with Dignity , a nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives through design, announces the return of its largest fundraiser, Thrift Studio, presented by Amazon. The event kicks off with an...

Everyday Looks I’ve Been Wearing

Brighton the Day 3/28 9:39A Brighton

If you’re anything like me, you want everyday looks that feel just as good as they look. Whether I’m heading out for errands, meeting a friend for coffee, or working from home, I always try to reach...

BOOK REVIEW: LEFT (TERRAN INCOGNITA, #1) by Paul McGrath

The Colony BubbleLife iReporter 3/25 8:51P KAREN SIDDALL

Left Terran Incognita, #1 by Paul McGrath Delightful, with unexpectedly perfect plot twists. Left is the first book in author Paul McGraths new science fiction series, Terran Incognita, and...

KEEP IRVING BEAUTIFUL SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR ANNUAL AWARDS

The Colony BubbleLife iReporter 3/24 10:14P kibjulie17

KEEP IRVING BEAUTIFUL SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR ANNUAL AWARDS Mayor and KIB Awards Honor Irvings Difference Makers (IRVING, TEXAS) - Keep Irving Beautiful is asking for nominations to be submitted for...

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Restaurant Franchise News from Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, la Madeleine, Teaspoon, and More!

Restaurant News 4/1 2:55A RestaurantNews.com

Catch up on the latest restaurant franchise news from Dickey s Barbecue Pit, la Madeleine, Teaspoon, Cork s Cajun Fried Fish and Shrimp, The Big Biscuit, and Teriyaki Madness....

FB Society Names Christine Magrann President and COO

Restaurant News 3/31 9:38A RestaurantNews.com

Christine Magrann Dynamic hospitality leader tapped to fuel brand evolution Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) FB Society , the award-winning hospitality brand known for...

BIGGBY COFFEE and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 3/31 12:26A RestaurantNews.com

BIGGBY COFFEE, Dickey s Barbecue Pit, Pepper Lunch, Logan s Roadhouse, and Wahlburgers lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending March 30, 2025. 1)...

Dickey’s Barbecue Expands in Texas with New Canton Location

Restaurant News 3/29 3:44A RestaurantNews.com

Continued collaboration with Road Ranger Travel Centers brings authentic Texas barbecue to even more travelers Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Dickey’s Barbecue...

John Tesar’s Knife Restaurant and the Highland Hotel in Dallas Just Severed Their Relationship

Eater Dallas 3/28 9:35A Courtney E. Smith

Steven Visneau The chef was anticipating a multi-million dollar renovation, but instead the restaurant will close Knife, the restaurant helmed by former James Beard semifinalist and winner of Food...

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March Amazon Finds—on SALE!

The Sister Studio 3/27 3:24A Jennifer Reed

Happy Thursday, my friends! May your coffee be nice and strong today we re sooo close to Friday! Amazon is doing a big Spring Sale this week so I wanted to round up all of my March favorites, several...

A Colorful Table Setting For 10 or Just Two!

Color and Chic 3/26 4:35A Hoang-Kim

Spring is here and it s time to host! Whether you re inviting 10 people over or just one or two, I think it speaks volume to set the table and pull out the pretty napkins. Not only will it make things...

STRIPES: THE TIMELESS TREND FOR EFFORTLESS SPRING AND SUMMER STYLE

The Middle Page 3/23 5:57A Cathy Williamson

STRIPES: THE TIMELESS TREND FOR EFFORTLESS SPRING AND SUMMER STYLE Hello ladies! How is everyone today? I have been in Ojai Valley since Wednesday to see my daughter. She had an emergency surgery on...

LIVE NOW: Target’s MASSIVE SALE!?

The Sister Studio 3/23 4:54A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Sunday everyone! We are home after spending the week in Colorado for Spring Break let s just say my snowboarding isn t going to be winning awards anytime soon, but we had SO much fun all...

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Flores homers and drives in 4 to lead Giants over Astros 7-2

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/1 3:42A Associated Press

Giants starter Jordan Hicks, who grew up in suburban Houston, allowed only a first-inning single and struck out six in six innings.

Nets beat Mavericks 113-109 to win consecutive games for the first time since the All-Star break

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/1 2:27A Associated Press

The Mavericks are ninth in the West, a half-game ahead of 10th-place Sacramento.

Hailey Van Lith is grateful for her long, well-traveled college career after it ends in Elite Eight

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/1 2:17A Associated Press

TCU soared to new heights after adding Van Lith, advancing past the second round of March Madness for the first time.

Duchene, Johnston score 45 seconds apart in Stars' 3-1 win over Kraken

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/1 2:11A Associated Press

Dallas has won six straight games.

Madison Booker helps Texas reach its first women's Final Four since 2003 with 58-47 win over TCU

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/1 1:39A Associated Press

The Longhorns forced 21 turnovers and had nine steals and six blocks.

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Alcon to buy Lensar in deal worth up to $430M

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/27 1:23A Sydney Asher

The companies will come together to advance robotic laser technology in cataract surgery; improving precision, reducing patient comfort, and providing faster recovery time....

Texas measles outbreak expected to last for months, though vaccinations are up from last year

Spectrum Local News Health 3/21 6:54A Associated Press

Pharmacies across the U.S., especially in Texas, are seeing more demand for MMR shots.

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Scientists drilled into Belize's Great Blue Hole and discovered a worrying trend

Live Science 4/2 12:10A

Tropical cyclones in the Caribbean are getting more frequent — and could increase significantly in the coming decades, evidence found buried deep within the Great Blue Hole...

Diagnostic dilemma: A man's deadly infection was triggered by a probiotic supplement

Live Science 4/2 12:00A

The patient: A man in his 70s in Japan The symptoms: The patient was initially brought to the emergency room after he was found collapsed in his home. Tests showed he had...

Timeless Wheels & Vintage Steel: The Village Shops Spring Car Show Returns

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 4/1 4:49A Liz McGathey

Take a timeless ride at the Classic Car & Truck Show at the Castle Hills Village Shops from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 13. The event is FREE for spectators, and everyone is welcome! The...

Restaurant Franchise News from Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, la Madeleine, Teaspoon, and More!

Restaurant News 4/1 2:55A RestaurantNews.com

Catch up on the latest restaurant franchise news from Dickey s Barbecue Pit, la Madeleine, Teaspoon, Cork s Cajun Fried Fish and Shrimp, The Big Biscuit, and Teriyaki Madness....