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McKinney airport expansion moves ahead despite election uncertainty

Dallas Business Journal 5/9 1:24A Aayush Gupta

Even as McKinney voters head to the polls to elect a new mayor, the city is pressing ahead with its controversial plans to expand the McKinney National Airport. Backers of the...

Pappas Restaurants wins bankruptcy auction for On the Border

Dallas Business Journal 5/8 3:23A Jeff Jeffrey

Pappas Restaurants is poised to expand its Tex-Mex empire with the acquisition of On the Border. First, the bankruptcy court must OK the deal.

Next president for UTD lined up

Dallas Business Journal 5/8 2:37A Plamedie Ifasso

The University of Texas System Board of Regents voted unanimously May 7 to name Prabhas Moghe as the sole finalist for president at UTD. That started a state-required 21-day...

Dallas firm buys into part of Fort Worth that's 'having its moment'

Dallas Business Journal 5/8 1:54A Seth Bodine

A Dallas investor's recent purchase of a prime downtown Fort Worth property signals growing interest by real estate firms in the area. The new owners hope the building, vacant...

New apartment tower proposed on Carlisle Street in Uptown

Dallas Business Journal 5/8 1:37A Noor Adatia

With all of the new office towers popping up in Uptown, a Dallas-based developer wants to create a place for thousands of young workers to live. This high-rise apartment...

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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!...

6 Essential Tips to Planning the Interiors for Your New Build

IBB Design 4/30 11:50P IBB AT Home

Congratulations on building your new home! This milestone is both thrilling and full of possibilities. But once the excitement settles, you may find yourself wondering, The...

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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...

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...

Where Do You Think Tom Cruise Should Eat Barbecue in Dallas?

Eater Dallas 5/8 6:21A Courtney E. Smith

Hearts right back at ya, Tom. | Getty Images He said something about a movie too, whatever It’s been a real celeb gaggle in DFW lately. The cast of Landman , which films in Weatherford , has been...

Desert Willow Vineyard Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 5/6 12:12A Jeff Cope

If you have been following the Texas wine scene, you’ve probably heard whispers about Desert Willow Vineyard. The vineyard is owned and operated by the Rob and Laurel Warren...

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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...

Related: ULTIMATE Gift Guide for Mother’s Day! The Sister Studio

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Receiver George Pickens points north with Cowboys after Steelers tenure turned south

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/9 2:35A Associated Press

Pickens brushed off the question of signing an extension before the end of his four-year rookie deal this season.

Related: The Steelers move on from George Pickens by trading mercurial receiver to Cowboys Spectrum Local News Sports

Texas regents approve basketball coach Sean Miller's 6-year, $32 million contract

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/8 6:02A Associated Press

Texas will pay Miller about double that of his predecessor Rodney Terry.

Valdez and Peña help Astros trounce Brewers 9-1 to avoid a sweep

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/8 2:56A Associated Press

The Astros led 3-1 before Peña broke the game open by delivering a three-run homer.

Mikko Rantanen has second straight hat trick as Stars beat Jets 3-2 in series opener

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/8 2:39A Associated Press

Game 2 of the best-of-seven series is Friday night in Winnipeg.

Jets and Stars meet in second round of NHL playoffs after both had epic Game 7 rallies to advance

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/7 3:19A Associated Press

Both teams had to finish off epic Game 7 comebacks at home to get here.

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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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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.

Measles jumps borders in North America with outbreaks in Canada, Mexico and U.S.

Spectrum Local News Health 5/1 2:29A Associated Press

North America’s three biggest measles outbreaks continue to balloon, with more than 2,500 known cases.

Houston, Dallas rank among worst in U.S. for ozone pollution, air quality report reveals

Spectrum Local News Health 4/30 6:15A Christine Sanchez

Almost half of the U.S. population lives with “unhealthy” levels of harmful air pollution, a report from the American Lung Association reveals.

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USDA Hangs Massive Banners of Trump and Lincoln

Civil Eats 5/15 8:47A Lisa Held

May 15, 2025 – In the midst of cuts to staff, programs, and grant funding , as well as news that it may move more staff out of Washington, D.C., the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has adorned...

Blondies Recipe

Love and Lemons 5/15 4:58A Jeanine Donofrio

This blondie recipe is one of my new favorite desserts! No offense to brownies, but I might like these blondies better? They have a dense and chewy texture and a warm,...

Kennedy Says Food Additives and Processed Foods Are Now ‘Central Focus’ of NIH and FDA

Civil Eats 5/15 4:57A Lisa Held

May 15, 2025 – During a marathon day of testimony in front of committees in both the House and Senate , Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that...

Healing Land and Legacy Through Urban Agriculture

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 5/15 2:46A Hannah Quigley

Sanctuary Farms | Photo Credit: Ali Lapetina Ask someone to imagine a “farm” and they will probably conjure a barn, a silo, rolling hills of crops, and pasture. That is, they will imagine rural areas....

Pasta Sauce Recipe

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/14 11:00P Krista

You ll never need to buy a jar at the grocery store again when you ve got this trusty 5 ingredient pasta sauce recipe! Tomato, basil, and plenty of garlic make it delicious....

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