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Top Stories: ➊ – North Texas Suburbs Dominate Report on Most New Apartments in Past 5 Years (Sunday), ➋ – Parks & Recreation (P&R) Commission Meeting (Wednesday), ➌ – Soul Rep Theatre Company’s ‘Do No Harm’ Exposes The Racist History Of Gynecology (Monday), ➍ – City Council Special Meeting (Tuesday), ➎ – LIST – Covid-19 Vaccination Locations And Info (Tuesday)

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Despite Pandemic, Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events Still Taking Place Across North Texas

CBS DFW News 1/18 5:35A News From CBS Channel 11 KTVT –

NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) — Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day might have a different meaning for many Americans this year, that s because in 2020 the United States faced...

Hospitals Are Filling & COVID-19 Lingers. But, for Better or Worse, Texas High School Football Finds...

Local Profile 1/17 10:30P Austin Jackson

It’s Friday night in Prosper. The show goes on. Censored rap music pipes into a palace that serves Chick-Fil-A, community pride, and some of the best high school football in the country. A few years...

What to Do if Your Loved Is Hospitalized Due to COVID-19

Local Profile 1/17 10:15P Christian McPhate

For nearly a year, COVID-19 has been ravaging our friends, family, and neighbors. By now, we all know someone who has been hospitalized due to COVID-19. But many of us may not know what to expect when...

U.S. Attorneys in Texas Issue a Warning to Potential Violent Protesters

Local Profile 1/17 10:00P Alexandra Cronin

The Capitol riot of Jan. 6 is still making waves throughout the country. Since then, many protesters have said that they did not expect the protest to become violent. But the pro-Trump rally, which...

Bulk Trash/Brush - Residences West of Dillehay/Hogge Dr

Parker TX Main City Calendar 1/17 6:00P

Event date: January 18, 2021 Event Time: 07:00 AM - 11:59 PM Location: Parker, TX 75002 Description: Bulk trash and brush may be set out as early as the Thursday before and no...

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How to Get Rid of “Maskne” Mask Acne

Tanya Foster 1/17 11:00P Tanya Foster

The hottest trend over the past 10 months? The face mask. Although this new accessory has many benefits, there is one repercussion that most of us have experienced: maskne. Mask acne, or "maskne" are...

Red’s Weekly Thread: Best of 2020 Edition!

Life as a Rambling Redhead 1/17 1:39P Jennifer

My first newsletter of 2021! Happy new year, everyone! I sat down to write a little blurb about my thoughts regarding 2020 and honestly, my [...]

Colleen Rothschild

Style Duplicated 1/16 11:20P Jeni Mourton

We ve been talking about our love for Colleen Rothschild for months now. Many of you love her products as well! If you haven t tried them yet NOW is the time! Colleen s Anniversary sale starts today...

Amazon Lately:

Style Duplicated 1/15 2:57A Jeni Mourton

We are linking up with some friends today to talk all things Amazon and do a fun little give away! Head to stories to check it out! Here are a few things we ve bought from Amazon lately The Best...

Friday Finds

House of Hargrove 1/14 11:00P houseofhargrove@gmail.com

Welcome to this week’s Friday Finds . Here are some things I found this week that I love and think you will too! PORCH SWING: How cute is this wooden hanging porch swing. I LOVE how these look on...

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Allen ISD middle school students build award-winning robot

Dallas Morning News (Education) 1/14 4:46A Brandi Addison

Ereckson Middle School’s robotics team won the 1st Place BEST Award.

The Uplift Education 360 Purpose, Passion and Plan Take Center Stage During Career Week

Parker BubbleLife iReporter 1/13 3:53A Dana Cobb

Uplift is proudly hosting its first annual career week from January 19-29, 2021. This event, coordinated by the Uplift Career Services Team, will allow middle school and high school scholars to...

Faith Lutheran School of Plano to Host Open House on January 31st

Parker BubbleLife iReporter 1/13 2:20A Amy Crawford

Faith Lutheran School in Plano, Texas will be conducting an open house on Sunday, January 31, 2021, at 3 p.m. to showcase the schools K-12 and early childhood preschool programs. For those who do not...

Allen ISD reports 161 new COVID-19 cases among staff in the last 3 weeks

Dallas Morning News (Education) 1/6 6:11A Brandi Addison

More than 80% of staff coronavirus cases since the start of the school year have been reported in the past 22 days.

Power Restored to Vaughan; Network Issues Continue

Allen ISD (Overview) 1/15 2:37A

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Iconic NOLA Coffee Chain Arrives in DFW With King Cake Lattes

Eater Dallas 1/14 6:33A Brittanie Shey

PJ’s Coffee celebrates its Dallas arrival with a Mardi Gras-themed menu | PJ’s Coffee /Facebook PJ’s Coffee has opened its locations in McKinney and Northlake PJ’s Coffee, the New Orleans coffee shop...

Fort Worth Opera Announces A Night of Black Excellence: Past, Present, and Future

Crave DFW 1/14 3:07A Steven Doyle

Fort Worth Opera (FWO) is thrilled to announce today the extraordinary line-up of dynamic artists headlining A Night of Black Excellence: Past, Present, and Future, an all-star virtual benefit...

Popular Japanese Noodle Shop Marugame Udon Opens A New Outpost on Greenville Avenue

Eater Dallas 1/11 7:30A Brittanie Shey

Marugame Udon is known for it’s toothy, bouncy noodles. | Marugame Udon Find kitsune udon and katsu sandos at the new location in Old Town Village The first Dallas location of Marugame Udon, the...

Beloved Deep Ellum Bartender Gabe Sanchez Finds a New Home in Downtown Dallas

Eater Dallas 1/11 3:30A Rachel Pinn

Neon at the steps leading down to Midnight Rambler bar inside the Joule Hotel | Rachel Pinn The founder of the now-shuttered Black Swan Saloon will oversee the revamp of beloved bar Midnight Rambler...

Best Takeout Restaurants in Plano for Out-of-the-Box Meals

Local Profile Food 1/7 10:24P Alexandra Cronin

During the pandemic, everyone’s been relying on takeout and curbside carryout. It’s bound to be getting a little stale by now. Additionally, all local restaurants have been strapped during the...

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Under $20 Finds from Walmart

The Sister Studio 1/17 9:02P Jennifer Reed

Sweatshirt // Leggings // Similar Leggings // Sneakers Walmart has some GREAT Rollback deals right now! Lots of styles, with great reviews and multiple color options, for under $20! I m rounding...

New Running shoes

Krystal Schlegel 1/16 11:40P krystal

A fresh new pair of running shoes really gets me excited to be more active! I ordered this pair of Nike Pegasus running shoes from Nordstrom just in time for the New Year and have been loving them...

3 Beauty Sleep Essentials

Steph Taylor Jackson 1/15 12:00A Steph Taylor Jackson

Let s talk beauty sleep. Is it really a thing and are you getting any? First things first YES! Beauty sleep is absolutely a thing. Today on the blog, I am sharing 3 essentials...

Winter basics

Krystal Schlegel 1/13 12:16P krystal

We had the best time on our road trip to Colorado and I wanted to share a few of the cold weather Winter basics we got so much use out of while there! Stetson Hat from Kemo Sabe // Moncler jacket //...

Budget Tips: How To Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck

Steph Taylor Jackson 1/12 11:00P Steph Taylor Jackson

Living paycheck to paycheck is a harsh reality that many families face in America. It isn t ideal, but it is REAL. I didn t want to tackle this post from a holier than thou...

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The NTX Devils are launching March 6th, 2021!

Parker BubbleLife iReporter 1/7 6:31A info_s758139

The NTX Devils are launching March 6th, 2021! The Devils will be the 4th Texas team playing Australian Football in the US AFL national league (www.usafl.com). Australian Football has grown in...

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North Texas Suburbs Dominate Report on Most New Apartments in Past 5 Years

Candy's Dirt 1/16 9:03P Tommy Cummings

Collin County neighbors Frisco and McKinney ranked 1-2 in RentCafé's latest report on top-20 suburbs with most new apartments in the past five years. See More...

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Biotech firm deepens ties with UT Southwestern with new 'innovation fund'

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 1/15 6:13A Kevin Cummings

From launch to IPO, Taysha Gene Therapies has maintained strong ties to UT Southwestern. Now, it’s deepening that tie with the launch of a new research fund. The Dallas-based...

Accelerating US vaccinations ‘easier said than done’, experts say

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 1/15 12:42A Kiran Stacey in Washington and H

More states follow Florida in making anyone over 65 eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine, but bottlenecks may thwart their aims.

Cash, breakfasts and firings: An all-out push to vaccinate wary medical workers

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 1/14 11:47P Rebecca Robbins, Sabrina Taverni

Anxious about their patients’ health and scarred by many thousands of deaths in the past year, hospitals and nursing homes are desperate to have their employees vaccinated.

DFW company's flawed business model, COVID-19 contributed to bankruptcy, expert says

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 1/14 6:01A Bill Hethcock

The bankrupt North Texas-based operator of First Choice Emergency Rooms fell victim to a flawed business model and, to a lesser extent, the coronavirus pandemic, one expert...

Health and tech groups aim to create digital Covid ‘vaccination passport’

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 1/14 12:55A Hannah Kuchler in New York

Health and technology groups are working together to create a digital vaccination passport in the expectation that governments, airlines and other businesses will require...

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What Equals An Extraordinary Life?

The Making of a Home 1/14 11:41P Holly K. Ross

Dead Poets Society- I love this movie. I find it inspiring and heartbreaking in equal parts. John Keating (played by Robin Williams) is attempting to open the eyes of his students to the idea that...

See You Later- What A Wonderful Thought

The Making of a Home 1/14 3:20A Holly K. Ross

This past weekend, we traveled back to Canton, TX and celebrated Jonathan as he embarks on his new life. He has chosen to serve and departs for boot camp in less than a week. It was time to say, See...

This App Aims to Help SNAP Users Make the Most of Their Benefits

Civil Eats 1/10 9:00P Bailey Berg

Andrew Lopez used to spend two whole days a month plotting out his grocery shopping route. He’d sift through coupons for grocers throughout Los Angeles, carefully curating and editing a shopping list...

Butternut Squash: A Vitamin Powerhouse

Life at the Table 1/8 5:26A Life At The Table

You walk through the vegetable aisle and you see something large, orange, and oddly shaped. Unsure, you walk on by, missing out on butternut squash: a vitamin powerhouse! ...

Hope and Encouragement for Today

The Making of a Home 1/8 12:39A Holly K. Ross

But blessed is the man who trust in the Lord whose confidence is in him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the steam. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves...

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