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Top Stories: ➊ – At Vigil for Allen Family Found Dead, Family Members Said They Didn't Know of ‘Trouble' (Sunday), ➋ – How Churches Are Doing A Year Into the Pandemic (Saturday), ➌ – Allen Brothers Murder, Suicide Plot Reveals a Rise in Suicide Attempts (Friday), ➍ – Southwest, American Ground Dozens of 737 MAX Aircraft Over Electrical Issue (Friday), ➎ – Mother of Plano ISD Student Subject to Racially Motivated Bullying Demands Action from the School Board (Thursday)

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Allen City Council adds term limit charter amendments to November ballot

City of Allen (News Flash) 4/14 11:49A

What to Know If You Didn't Get Your Vehicle Registration Renewed

NBC DFW Local News 4/14 4:09P Vince Sims

There were long lines at some tax offices today as a lot of people tried to get things taken care of on the last day of the waiver for registration renewals. Here I am on my...

Baylor Refuses Jeep After Auto Dealer Says It Could Be Used To Recruit And ‘Pull Some People Out Of...

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth (Local News) 4/14 3:45P CBS Dallas / Fort Worth

WACO, Texas (CBSDFW.COM/AP) Baylor University and men s basketball coach Scott Drew have refused to accept a vehicle wrapped with the school s national championship logo after...

Eggs & Issues: Meet the Candidates

City of Allen Programs and Community Events 4/13 7:00P

Event date: April 14, 2021 Event Time: 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Allen, TX 75013 Description: Candidates for Allen City Council (Place Nos. 1, 3 and 5)

Be Mission Critical: Selling Resume

City of Allen Programs and Community Events 4/13 7:00P

Event date: April 14, 2021 Event Time: 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM Location: Allen, TX 75013 Description: Join the webinar on Zoom

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Maintaining Your Health While Working from Home

Allen BubbleLife iReporter 4/15 12:00A Bubble Life

How to Support Your Health While Working From Home Over the past year, most of us have moved to working remotely as a way of maintaining social distance and protecting our health. Undoubtedly, working...

New Song From McKinney Artist Juno Uno Has Multiple Meanings

Art&Seek 4/15 1:00A Nilufer Arsala

Art&Seek is highlighting new music from North Texas every Thursday. Click above to hear me talk with artist Juno Uno for our Music Minute, which airs on KERA FM and KXT 91.7. For more North Texas...

Dress Round-Up | April 2021

Tanya Foster 4/15 1:00A Tanya Foster

Howdy! One thing that I absolutely love about springtime fashion are all of the gorgeous dresses. I've never met a spring dress I didn't like. Today, I want to focus on some of my favorites. We'll...

My Skincare Routine (and a HUGE sale)

House of Hargrove 4/15 12:00A houseofhargrove@gmail.com

Hi friends! I am really excited about todays post because I get to talk about something I am passionate about. . .skincare! I get lots of questions about my skincare routine so today I am walking you...

Things to Do This Weekend in Collin County (4/17)

Local Profile 4/14 11:30P Aanya Pramanik

Take advantage of the beautiful spring weather this weekend and get involved in festivals, patio nights, and more outdoor activities! There are plenty of activities for the whole family, as well as...

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Iconic R&B

The Eagle Angle 4/14 10:27A Kennedy Jackson, Co editor-in-ch

Music has made a significant impact on our society. One can stimulate their mind, connect to the words, and feel the rhythm in an artist’s creation. R&B is the perfect example...

A Broadened Curriculum

The Eagle Angle 4/14 10:23A Kennedy Jackson, Co editor-in-ch

Allen, Texas, was formerly a predominantly Caucasian city until 1870 when people of color began to migrate to the area. Now, the city is an all-inclusive community consisting...

Prestonwood Christian Academy Student Awarded Prestigious National Honor Society Scholarship

Allen BubbleLife iReporter 4/13 8:31A Katie McDonald

Prestonwood Christian Academy (PCA) is excited to announce that Senior Blake Jefferson has been selected as a National Honor Society Scholarship semifinalist. Jefferson was chosen from nearly 10,000...

Basketball season recap

The Eagle Angle 4/12 9:07A Nicholas Chamness, Sports editor

The basketball season, like many other sports seasons, went through its fair share of difficulties due to COVID-19, with players catching the virus and having to quarantine...

Casting Colors: Islam at Allen

The Eagle Angle 4/12 8:40A Lillian Arnold and Colin Campbel

While walking the halls of Allen High School, the diversity is obvious. Students of all races and backgrounds get their education here, and there is so much to be discovered...

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Legacy Hall Cinco De Mayo Fiesta May 1st

Allen BubbleLife iReporter 4/14 9:58A Bubble Life

Fiesta all day with tacos, tequila, and tunes at Legacy Halls Fourth Annual Cinco de Mayo celebration! Sip specialty margaritas and Dos XX from any of our 5+ bars and grab authentic Mexican street...

Underground Downtown Steakhouse Dakota’s Is Making a Comeback

Eater Dallas 4/14 7:30A Brittanie Shey

Dakota’s iconic waterfall and subterranean patio. | Kevin Marple The longstanding restaurant will reopen under new ownership later this year An iconic Downtown Dallas restaurant that closed in the...

At Pure Poke, Frisco, Slow and Steady Growth (but Fast-Casual Food) Wins the Race

Local Profile Food 4/13 11:15P Alexandra Cronin

Inside Pure Poke, fishing nets hang on the walls over a line of booths, dotted with colorful lures, and white to-go bags dominate a long table at the front of house. Behind the counter waits a rainbow...

Pretty In Pink And Crunchy Too

Allen BubbleLife iReporter 4/13 4:31A Carolyn Alvey

Who doesnt smile with sweet childhood memories of nibbling delicious little frosted animal cookies? During the entire month of April, you can relive those easy days with the Frosted Animal Cookie...

An Over-The-Top Las Vegas Restaurant’s $100 Ice Cream Sundaes Are Headed to Dallas

Eater Dallas 4/13 6:29A Brittanie Shey

Sugar Factory will bring massive goblet drinks and decadent milkshakes to Dallas | Sugar Factory /Facebook Plus, beloved Southern eatery Ellen’s expands to Casa Linda and more DFW dining intel Welcome...

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FLORAL PRINT PUFFED SLEEVE TOP

The Middle Page 4/13 3:42A Cathy Williamson

FLORAL PRINT PUFFED SLEEVE TOP Good Morning everyone! I got back from my girl s trip to Austin yesterday afternoon. After a fabulous two full days of relaxing at Lake Austin Spa Resort and feeling...

5 Fast Facts To Shop Zulily Like a Pro

Steph Taylor Jackson 4/11 2:11P Steph Taylor Jackson

You may recall me fangirling over Zulily during the holidays. I love a great deal and have been finding so many great items on here lately. And because I know you all love a...

AF Sale & LOTS of Outfit Ideas

The Sister Studio 4/11 1:23A Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday, friends! I m going to just dive ride into this week s Weekly Recap because it s one of the biggest ones, ever! I put together a lot new outfit ideas, sharing the Abercrombie sale, and...

ADORABLE KIMONO

The Middle Page 4/9 1:59A Cathy Williamson

ADORABLE KIMONO Happy Friday! How is everyone doing? This was a busy week that flew by, and I am so happy that It s Friday because I am doing something so fun for the weekend. I am driving to Austin...

THE MOST STYLISH TRENCH COAT I’VE EVER SEEN

The Middle Page 4/6 2:41A Cathy Williamson

THE MOST STYLISH TRENCH COAT I VE EVER SEEN Good Morning! I hope you all had a wonderful Easter weekend! I took a break from all things social media and enjoyed spending time with the family. The...

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Barry the Blogger Talks Roster Changes and Previews Rapid City Series

Allen Americans News 4/14 8:21A Barry Janssen

Given the number of times the Allen Americans have played four games in five days or three games in three days in this crazy season they have a light week coming up with three...

Around the ECHL #26 – Corey Mackin

Allen Americans News 4/13 5:47P Allen Americans

Allen AMERICANS Forward Corey Mackin joins AMERICANS broadcaster Tommy Daniels on Around the ECHL to talk about the player of the week award honor and more! The post Around...

Related: AMERICANS MACKIN NAMED INGLASCO ECHL PLAYER OF THE WEEK Allen Americans News

AMERICANS TRADE FOR DEFENSEMAN DARIAN SKEOCH FROM INDY

Allen Americans News 4/13 10:54A Allen Americans

Lochead loaned to Cleveland (AHL) Allen, Texas – The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Minnesota Wild (NHL), and Iowa Wild (AHL), announced today the team has traded...

Barry the Blogger Talks Allen’s Sweep, Lancaster Injury and ECHL Scoring First Statss

Allen Americans News 4/12 6:06A Barry Janssen

The Allen Americans finished their four game series against the Kansas City Mavericks on Sunday afternoon with a come from behind 4-3 victory before a crowd of 1561 at the...

AMERICANS SWEEP KC, TAKE OVER TOP SPOT IN THE WEST.

Allen Americans News 4/11 5:23P Allen Americans

Kansas City at Allen Box Score Allen, Texas – The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Minnesota Wild (NHL), and Iowa Wild (AHL) won the final game of a four game homestand...

Related: AMERICANS WIN THIRD STRAIGHT OVER KANSAS CITY Allen Americans News, AMERICANS TAKE DOWN THE MAVERICKS 4-3 Allen Americans News

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New COVID-19 cases in Texas jump to 5,421

Spectrum Local News Health 4/14 5:03A Craig Huber

More than 50 new fatalities reported.

Surgeon General says chance of J&J vaccine blood clotting is less than 1 in a million

Spectrum Local News Health 4/13 2:26P Susan Carpenter

Dr. Vivek Murthy told Spectrum News the chance of experiencing a blood-clotting complication from the J&J vaccine is rarer than being hit by lightning

Texas DSHS asks providers to pause Johnson & Johnson vaccine administration

Spectrum Local News Health 4/13 5:08A Craig Huber

Comes following joint statement by FDA and CDC.

Related: City of Dallas pauses in-home Johnson & Johnson vaccinations Spectrum Local News Health, Texas to Get Fewer Doses of the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Spectrum Local News Health

Health care service aim to help trans Americans

Spectrum Local News Health 4/12 1:57P Carlos Garcia

Health care service plan to address trans and non-binary disparities.

Texas adds 1,725 COVID-19 cases as more than a million vaccine doses set to arrive

Spectrum Local News Health 4/12 2:30A Craig Huber

Rolling average of new cases decreasing.

Related: Texas Slated to Receive More Than 1.9 Million Additional Vaccine Doses Spectrum Local News Health

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A Food Program for Women and Children Is About to Get More Federal Support

Civil Eats 4/12 10:00P Lisa Held

Patricia Collins lives in Georgetown, South Carolina, and works at a grocery store. The 58-year-old’s own children are adults, but she’s now raising her 3-year-old...

Dallas’ Allata Engages Team in Fun Pizza-Making Class

Life at the Table 3/30 7:18A Life At The Table

When the COVID-19 pandemic caused everyone to shelter in place, Dallas tech firm Allata s productivity didn t miss a beat because they were already used to working remotely...

ebay’s First Virtual Internship Program Gets Cookin’ with a Life At The Table Virtual Cooking Class

Life at the Table 3/30 5:09A Life At The Table

Recognized as one of the best places to work, ebay , a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world is committed to fostering an...

It’s Time to Reinvent Food Banks, Says Expert Katie Martin

Civil Eats 3/23 10:00P Liesl Schwabe

Over the last year, food banks have been pivotal in keeping millions of Americans fed. But long before the pandemic, it was already clear that the emergency feeding system in the U.S. wasn’t working....

Shopping centers sell, Sprouts plans new North Texas stores and Walmart plans to convert local store...

Dallas Business Journal 3/10 7:38A Ryan Salchert

Some positive indicators have been seen in the local retail sector recently, as shopping centers have begun trading again and large retailers are beginning to announce new...