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Jakes Burgers & Beer Still Crazy After All These Years

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Top Stories: ➊ – The GLP-1 weight loss debate: Pharmacy benefit leaders weigh in on difficult coverage decisions (Tuesday), ➋ – NBA free agency opens with Spurs, Rockets, Hawks, Magic and Mavs among those making early moves (Tuesday), ➌ – TWELVE YEAR CANCERVERSARY (Tuesday), ➍ – Spice Up National Fried Chicken Day and National Chicken Wing Day with Bonchon’s Special Promotions in July (Tuesday), ➎ – Melting Pot Names New CEO, Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Continued Growth and Leadership Promotions (Tuesday)

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin arrested in Allen, court records show

CBS DFW News 7/6 7:41A Briauna Brown

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin was arrested in Allen Sunday morning for weapon and marijuana charges, according to Collin County court records. Turpin, 28, was booked into the Collin...

Road Closure – Parker Lake Estates

Parker Texas News Flash 7/3 5:18A

Rathbone Dr entrance/exit at W Lucas Rd will be closed

Fireworks Prohibited

Parker Texas News Flash 7/3 5:14A

Annual reminder that it is illegal to possess or discharge fireworks within the jurisdiction of the city.

Independence Day Trash, Recycling & Bulk Schedule

Parker Texas News Flash 7/2 6:10A

Due to the Independence Day holiday on Friday, July 4th, there will be a partial change to trash/ recycling and Week 1 Bulk collection.

Baylor Scott & White to open new Frisco medical center as Collin County growth surges

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local News) 6/25 4:13A Alanna Quillen

As North Texas continues to grow at a record pace, Baylor Scott & White Health is preparing to meet the region’s rising healthcare needs with the opening of a brand new...

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Baylor Scott & White unveils opening date for Frisco hospital

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/3 5:54A Aayush Gupta

Leaders at Baylor Scott & White Health, the largest nonprofit hospital system in Texas, have unveiled more details about a new medical center in Frisco. The new facility will...

Fort Worth co. buys 5 Texas nursing homes

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/3 1:56A Sydney Asher

Creative Solutions for Healthcare, a healthcare operator that focuses on senior living facilities, is brining "significant upgrades" to five senior living facilities across...

Lifelong Employability Begins with Job Search Workshop in Allen

Parker BubbleLife iReporter 7/1 11:00P Martha Jane Brounoff

Do you want to achieve lifelong employability but are not sure how to go about it? If so, come join the St. Jude Career Alliance at its comprehensive, faith-based job search workshop on Saturday, July...

The GLP-1 weight loss debate: Pharmacy benefit leaders weigh in on difficult coverage decisions

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/30 7:00P Lauren Lawley Head, Writer, TBJ

Employers are grappling with the ripple effect of an increasingly popular weight loss treatment. Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are a favored treatment for...

Pegasus Park lands Silicon Valley startup focused on skin treatments

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/27 1:34A Noor Adatia

The latest company to arrive at Pegasus Park's BioLabs is known for developing high-tech dermatology treatments. California-based Cage Bio specializes in developing topical...

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Kuhlman Estate Elevates the Wine Tasting Experience with Elegant Renovation

Texas Wine Lover 7/4 12:10A Jeff Cope

Press Release Beloved Texas Hill Country winery K Estate (Kuhlman) has completed a highly anticipated renovation, just in time for summer. Nestled along the famed Wine Road...

Jakes Burgers & Beer Still Crazy After All These Years

Crave DFW 7/2 10:03A Steven Doyle

Jakes Burgers & Beer has been a fixture in the Dallas burger landscape since 1985, when it opened its first location on Henderson Avenue. What began as a modest counter-service joint quickly carved...

West Sandy Creek Winery Debuts Art & Vine: A WSCW Art Market

Texas Wine Lover 7/2 3:21A Kristie Stevens

The proprietors of West Sandy Creek Winery invite you to their first art market on Saturday, July 12, from 1-7 p.m. Art & Vine will feature 15 unique artists from Walker...

Spice Up National Fried Chicken Day and National Chicken Wing Day with Bonchon’s Special Promotions...

Restaurant News 7/1 6:22A RestaurantNews.com

Fried chicken fans can expect a flavor-packed July with Bonchon s upcoming celebrations Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Bonchon , a global leader in Korean fried chicken,...

Melting Pot Names New CEO, Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Continued Growth and Leadership...

Restaurant News 7/1 3:30A RestaurantNews.com

The premier fondue franchise is building on its 50th anniversary with expanded leadership roles, new development deals and a continued focus on brand evolution. Tampa, FL (...

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TWELVE YEAR CANCERVERSARY

The Middle Page 7/1 3:09A Cathy Williamson

Happy July… and Happy 12-Year Cancerversary to Me! Twelve years ago today, I woke up in a hospital bed minus one tumor and two breasts—and honestly, I’ve never felt more grateful. July 1st will always...

OMG! Amazon, I love you!!!!??

The Sister Studio 6/30 4:42A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Monday my friends! This summer is FLYING by I can t believe it s almost July! I m trying to soak up every bit of summer with my kids that I can time, slow down! I rounded up all of my...

Classic summer outfits

Krystal Schlegel 6/24 10:23A krystal

These are a few outfits and accessories I have been getting a lot of use out of for summer so far! White jeans are my go-to and the Carolyn shirt button down is such a classic piece that you can never...

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Cowboys, Texans, NFL donate $1.5 million to Central Texas communities

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/7 5:35A Katharine Finnerty

The Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Texans both announced they were donating $500,000 to provide support and resources to those impacted.

Texas cities compete for professional sports teams, hoping for economic boost

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/6 5:03A Michael Lozano

Countless Texas cities are vying to add more sports teams to their area, hoping to inject an economic boost.

James scores 28, Bueckers 23 as Wings start 4 rookies in a 98-89 win over the Mercury

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/4 3:47A Associated Press

Aziaha James scored 20 of her 28 points in the first half; Paige Bueckers added 23.

NBA adjusts Gregg Popovich's career record, crediting Mitch Johnson with 77 Spurs games from '24-25

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/3 2:51A Associated Press

Popovich’s final record has been reset to 1,390-824, which is where it was entering a game on Nov. 2.

Semien and Seager homer to back Eovaldi as Rangers beat Orioles 6-0

Spectrum Local News Sports 7/3 2:36A Associated Press

The Rangers planned to limit Eovaldi (5-3) to five innings after his bout with elbow inflammation.

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JUST LISTED: Modern 2-Bedroom Condo For Sale in Carrollton, TX

DFW Urban Realty 7/5 8:45P broker@dfwurbanrealty.com (Kenne

Just Listed: Modern 2-Bedroom Condo For Sale at 2835 Keller Springs 902 in Carrollton, TX - Quorum View Now available for sale—an updated and move-in ready 2-bedroom,...

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Love & Lemons Cooking Club – July!

Love and Lemons 7/7 8:06A 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...

Burrata & Grilled Peach Salad

Joyful Healthy Eats 7/6 11:00P Krista

Juicy grilled peaches and creamy burrata makes this Grilled Peach Salad a summertime stunner! It sure to impress because it tastes and looks like it came from a fancy restaurant, but it is SO easy to...

Banana Ice Cream

Love and Lemons 7/6 2:18A Jeanine Donofrio

Have you ever made frozen banana ice cream? This one-ingredient treat has a rich, creamy texture a lot like regular ice cream, but you don t need an ice cream maker (or any...

Buck Moon 2025: How to spot the year's farthest full moon from the sun

Live Science 7/6 2:00A Jamie Carter

The first full moon of astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere is about to rise. Known as the Buck Moon, it will turn full Thursday, July 10 and will be one of the...

Mediterranean Diet vs. Keto: Complete Comparison Guide

Fit Men Cook 7/4 4:56A Kevin Curry

In 2025, many people are looking for a way to eat healthier and lose weight. Two of the most popular plans are the Mediterranean diet and the keto diet. Why? Well, both have...