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BOOK REVIEW: SWORD BRETHREN (THE NORTHERN CRUSADER CHRONICLES, #1) by Jon Byrne

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 03:00:00 Z

(Frisco BubbleLife iReporter) Sword Brethren The Northern Crusader Chronicles, #1 by Jon Byrne Fascinating tale of a dispossessed English lord and his journey to knighthood as a Christian warrior-monk. Sword Brethren is the first book in author Jon Byrnes fascinating...

Texas A&M University College of Dentistry students sharpen their skills on dental mission trips

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:15:00 Z

(Frisco BubbleLife iReporter) A busy dental student scheduled to graduate next May, few would fault Mackenzie Kenzie Bankes for heading to Jamaica for a few lazy days to enjoy sandy beaches and misty mountains. But those and even dances to the Caribbean islands famous reggae...

Notice of Meeting to Vote on 2026 Tax Rate

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:28:00 Z

(Frisco Texas News) (September 4, 2026) A public meeting to vote on the proposed 2026 tax rate will be held September 15, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at the George A Purefoy Municipal Center. Required notices are posted below.

Retro Film Review: West Side Story (1961)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:03:53 Z

(Crave DFW) The film opens on a finger snap. No dialogue, no exposition, just a helicopter shot dropping out of the Manhattan sky onto a playground, and then a gang of young men moving down a street with the coiled economy of dancers pretending not to be...

SHEF Food + Wine Is Back, Bigger, and Still Grand Prairie’s Best Kept Secret

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:34:01 Z

(Crave DFW) Two years in, and Tiffany Derry s food festival already feels like it s been part of the fall calendar forever. SHEF Food + Wine returns for its third run October 9 through 11 at EpicCentral in Grand Prairie, and this time Derry didn t just bring...

Labor Day Weekend Ready & Sales Round-Up

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:35:01 Z

(Tanya Foster) Labor Day Weekend is officially here! Praise Be! Are you staying home for LDW or traveling? Pete and I are currently on a European adventure and very much enjoying the cooler temps. Be sure and follow our trip here . If you are wanting to plan a last...

City Council Provides Staff Direction on Proposed FY27 Budget

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:09:00 Z

(Frisco Texas News) (September 3, 2026) The Frisco City Council directed staff to keep the FY27 property tax rate at the current .425517 adopted for FY26. Council also asked staff to consider further reducing the proposed utility rate increases.

Joe Milton rejoins Cowboys on practice squad after losing backup QB job to Sam Howell

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:32:00 Z

(Spectrum Local News Sports) Milton was waived Monday, a day before coach Brian Schottenheimer said the nod to be the No. 2 behind Dak Prescott went to Sam Howell.

2026 New York International Wine Competition – Texas Results

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:22:43 Z

(Texas Wine Lover) These are the Texas winery results for the 2026 New York International Wine Competition Read More

Hospitality Duo Opens Third Location in a Year – Cafe Olivita

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:32:10 Z

(Crave DFW) Torry Cray and Adrian Verdin (we ve followed Verdin through his hospitality career and he s a keeper) have been on quite a run. Three restaurants in one year, all under the Café Olivia name, and this one might be the most interesting of the bunch....

Morris Ranch Cellars: Preserving History Through Texas Wine

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:45:32 Z

(Texas Wine Lover) Morris Ranch Cellars blends Texas wine with a remarkable piece of Hill Country history. Owner John Luke Mannix is preserving the legacy of Morris Ranch while creating a new destination for wine lovers near Fredericksburg. Read More

Victory+ has dissolved and will no longer stream Texas high school football games

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:27:26 Z

(NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat)) Victory+ has been dissolved by its parent company and will no longer stream high school games, according to an email sent to multiple North Texas school districts with games the service was set to broadcast this season. The Dallas Morning News...

Cowboys waive backup QB Joe Milton and say tackle Broderick Jones will compete to start

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:12:00 Z

(Spectrum Local News Sports) The newly acquired Broderick Jones will compete with Terence Steele to start at right tackle.

Mil Veranos Vineyard & Ranch Grower Profile

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 03:56:56 Z

(Texas Wine Lover) This month's Grower Profile features Mil Veranos Vineyard Ranch which is owned by Virginia Lopez Rodriguez Read More

The Smashburger Spot in Plano That’s Secretly a Story About a 1940s Band

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:35:15 Z

(Crave DFW) Bonnie Shea spent years just trying to make sure her mother s story didn t disappear. Patty Lou Peters fronted an all-female western swing band called Patty Lou and the Texas Sweethearts back in the 1940s and 50s, back when female touring groups...

Shepard has 22nd double-double this season, Wings beat Sun 97-71

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 03:45:00 Z

(Spectrum Local News Sports) The Wings (24-16) have won four in a row and have their most wins in a season since 2007, when the franchise also won 24 games as the Detroit Shock.

Routines and relationships are critical to a successful school year explains Communities in Schools

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:59:48 Z

(NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat)) Schools across North Texas are in full swing, and a non-profit focused on helping kids succeed explains why routines and relationships are critical for children. Communities in Schools of the Dallas Region started in 1985 and, over the last 41 years,...

One Mosquito Pool Tests Positive for WNV; City to Spray Overnight Aug. 29 & 30

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:38:00 Z

(Frisco Texas News) (August 28, 2026) The City of Frisco received confirmation one mosquito pool tested ‘positive’ for West Nile virus (WNV) this week. In response, the city’s third-party contractor will ground spray overnight August 29 & 30.

GrapeFest Celebrates Milestone Event with New Experiences, Wine Traditions, and Four Days of Festival Fun

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:42:28 Z

(Texas Wine Lover) GrapeFest invites you to celebrate its 40th anniversary with wine tastings, great food, shopping, and unforgettable memories. This year there are new experiences for everyone to enjoy. Read More

A rising cost for employers is expected to grow even more next year

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:45:29 Z

(Dallas Business Journal (Health Care)) The expected increase would continue what's already been a five-year run of rising costs.

Burrito Bellas in Uptown Dallas with a Creative Twist on Mexican and Italian

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:18:30 Z

(Crave DFW) Burrito Bellas just opened on McKinney Avenue, and it s doing something Uptown hasn t quite seen before: putting Mexican and Italian food in the same burrito instead of picking a lane. Shawn Horne is behind it, a longtime figure in Dallas dining with...

Meet IBKÜL: Cute, Cool & Sun-Protective Activewear

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:00:59 Z

(Tanya Foster) If you live in Texas, then you know that the summer heat doesn't magically disappear when August ends. We still have plenty of warm, sunny days ahead of us! Today I want to introduce you to a brand that's new to me, IBKÜL. It's an activewear brand...

Oak & Stone Launches OAKtoberfest Menu Special for Fall

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:36:08 Z

(Crave DFW) Oak & Stone is getting into the Oktoberfest spirit a little early this year, and it s doing it with beer cheese in nearly everything. Starting September 15 and running through October 31, the McKinney restaurant is rolling out a limited-time menu...

EARLY FALL BLAZERS

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:35:23 Z

(The Middle Page) EARLY FALL BLAZERS Hello, friends! I just hit the I m so over the heat and summer wall. Can anyone else relate to that? It has been so hot in Dallas, with barely an end in sight. I think we are getting a cool front that will knock us back into the...

Texas Mead & Music Festival to Be Held in North Texas – Buy Tickets Now!

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:18:07 Z

(Texas Wine Lover) The Texas Mead Music Festival, to be held on September 19, is moving to North Texas this year at the Scarborough Faire in Waxahachie. Tickets are now on sale. Read More

Pay for Prints with Your Library Card

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:26:16 Z

(Frisco Library) Did you know that Frisco Library members have a $0.75 daily allowance to use for printing and copying services at the library? Here’s how to use it. To print, head to FriscoLibrary.com , opens a new window on your phone or computer, or open the...