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In-Store, Online or App.Soulmans Bar-B-Que Knows Meat on Demand is Key to Success

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RSO A Texas Tribute Concert
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Feb 11 Fri

A Cultural extravaganza by JKYog’s Bal-Mukund
5:00 PM -
7:00 PM
Feb 14 Mon

Valentine's Breakfast at Luckys
7:00 AM -
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Top Stories: ➊ – Take & Make: Rocket and Alien Craft Registration Begins (Saturday), ➋ – APL In-Person: CHAT-English Language Conversation (Monday Evenings) (Monday), ➌ – APL In-Person: CHAT-English Language Conversation (Tuesday Mornings) (Tuesday), ➍ – Artis Makeup Brushes Review (Monday), ➎ – Snack, Paint, Swim (Saturday)

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Get involved: Help plan a neighborhood block party!

City of Allen News Flash 1/28 5:20A

Sign up to help celebrate the success of this beautification project. Volunteers will assist in planning a neighborhood-wide block party for all to attend.

Project results: Cottonwood Bend enhancement

City of Allen News Flash 1/28 5:11A

Six neighborhood entrances were improved thanks to the partnership between neighborhood volunteers and City contracted vendors.

Annual water system maintenance is March 1-29

City of Allen News Flash 1/28 4:10A

You might notice a slight change to the taste or smell of your tap water in March due to a temporary change in disinfectant by Allen’s water supplier. Though your water might...

Senior Service Alliance Meeting

City of Allen Programs and Community Events 1/27 6:00P

Event date: January 28, 2022 Event Time: 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM Location: 265 Plateau Drive McKinney, TX 75069 Description: Attend a discussion on Supply and Demand of...

Repairs cause temporary interruption to hot water, heat at DRN

City of Allen News Flash 1/26 8:48A

Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium is currently open, but operating without hot water and heat due to unexpected repairs to an exterior gas line.

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Take & Make: Valentine Stained Glass Registration Begins

City of Allen Event Calendar 1/28 6:00P

Event date: January 29, 2022 Event Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Location: 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, TX 75013 Description: For preschoolers ages 3 and up. Spread love with these...

Crafternoon

City of Allen Event Calendar 1/28 6:00P

Event date: January 29, 2022 Event Time: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM Location: 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, TX 75013 Description: For families in the Children's Program Room. Let your...

Open Skate

Allen, TX - Calendar Allen Community Ice Rink 1/28 6:00P

Event date: January 29, 2022 Event Time: 11:45 AM - 01:45 PM Location: 200 E. Stacy Road, #1350 Allen, TX 75002 Description: $5 entry, $3 skate rental

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#FoodieFriday: The Pies of Texas Are Upon You — 4 Places for Perfect Pizza

Texas Lifestyle Magazine 1/27 9:00P Julie T

Looking for your perfect pizza pie? We’ve rounded up some old favorites and some recently opened pizzerias, all with their different flair and flavor. From Austin to Houston and even Cedar Park–...

A Beary Fun Puppet Show!

City of Allen Event Calendar 1/27 6:00P

Event date: January 28, 2022 Event Time: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM Location: 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, TX 75013 Description: For ages 3-5 with a caregiver in the Children's Program...

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Talking Global: ICRA Spotlight

The Eagle Angle 1/28 8:00A Brianna Juric and Srinidhi Jagad

In a circle, students openly discuss their thoughts on international refugee crises, there are donuts at the front of the room, and the entire scene seems both informative and inviting. For their last...

SEASA Spotlight

The Eagle Angle 1/26 8:00A Brianna Juric, Staffer

Cultural aw areness is a common theme for AHS clubs, and aiming to emphasize Southeast Asia was the goal for Southeast Asian Student Association (SEASA) president junior Vi Vuong. “I want to empower...

Uplifting Future Leaders Through Alumni Mentoring: Uplift Education Announces Launch of Alumni...

Allen BubbleLife iReporter 1/25 6:50A Dana Cobb

Uplift Education is thrilled to announce the launch of the Alumni Board. Though the students at Uplift receive an exceptional education filled with hands-on learning experiences, it is just as...

MCJROTC Receives the Naval Honor Award

The Eagle Angle 1/25 8:00A Yuliya Eruslanova, Staffer

For the first time in eight years, Allen High School’s Marine Corps Junior ROTC program has been named the “Naval School Of Honor.” The Naval Honor School award is presented...

“Be Our Guest”

The Eagle Angle 1/25 7:37A Nicole Vogler, Staffer

It’s been two years since Allen High School has taken a musical to the stage, and this year’s production of the Broadway musical, “Beauty and the Beast”, will open Jan. 27. “We haven’t done a show...

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Smoke Sessions Barbecue Just Added Brisket Burgers to Their Menu

Texas is Life (Food) 1/27 5:27P Texas Writer

One of the best BBQ joints East of Dallas now has brisket burgers on the menu. Smoke Sessions out in Royse City, TX is coming after your 2022 New Year s Resolutions. The...

Plano’s Milky Treats Claims to Be the World’s First NFT Ice Cream Shop

Eater Dallas 1/27 4:01A Adele Chapin

Milky Treats [Official Photo] At least you’ll get actual ice cream out of it If Pizza Hut can get into the NFT trend , then so can Plano sweets shop Milky Treats . The dessert purveyor at 7000...

Warm Up on National Hot Chocolate Day with Spiked Hot Cocoas at Fairmont Dallas

Allen BubbleLife iReporter 1/26 6:31A Culver Public Relations

National Hot Chocolate Day is January 31 and Fairmont Dallas is celebrating the yummy hot beverage with some added heat and a lot of flair. The hotels Lobby Bar and...

Beloved Filipino Fast Food Chain Jollibee Is Adding a Dallas Outpost

Eater Dallas 1/26 3:30A Adele Chapin

Photo by Budrul Chukrut/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Plus, Frisco gets a new burger shop Local Jollibee fans, the Filipino fast food chain has answered your prayers. Culturemap Dallas...

In-Store, Online or App.Soulmans Bar-B-Que Knows Meat on Demand is Key to Success

Allen BubbleLife iReporter 1/25 6:53A Dana Cobb

For more than 45 years, customers of Soulman's Bar-B-Que, the beloved family-owned and operated purveyor of expertly smoked meats, had to follow the traditional method of call-in or walk-in to get...

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STICKING WITH BASICS FOR NOW

The Middle Page 1/28 2:07A Cathy Williamson

STICKING WITH BASICS FOR NOW Happy Friday, my friends! I hope you all have had a great week. One of my best friends from Nashville came in yesterday to stay for the weekend. There is nothing better...

[VIDEO] HOW TO STYLE A CHANEL JACKET & looks for less

Style of Sam 1/27 9:29A Sam

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THINKING AHEAD TO VALENTINE’S DAY

The Middle Page 1/24 1:31A Cathy Williamson

Image via THINKING AHEAD TO VALENTINE S DAY Good Morning, gang! I hope you all have had a good weekend! We have had cabin fever so badly that we had dinner out both nights. Saturday night was with...

Look Good & Stay Warm: What Clothes Do You Need for Skiing?

Color and Chic 1/23 7:45A Quincy

Our first ski trip was a success! We are so happy to have been able to share this experience with our closest friends. Since it was our first time skiing, as soon as our plan was confirmed, I took to...

Swoon-worthy Finds!

The Sister Studio 1/22 10:46P Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday, friends! I had a pretty busy weekend. My sister s baby shower was Saturday afternoon and then I took the kids to the arcade and we had dinner with a friend and...

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Game Day Preview: Growlers Land in Texas

Allen Americans News 1/27 7:47P Tommy Daniels

Allen, TEXAS – The Allen Americans , ECHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken (NHL), look to end their four-game losing streak tonight as they host the Newfoundland Growlers...

Related: Game Day Preview: Americans look to end three-game skid Allen Americans News

Homestand Starts With Loss, Game Recap, Video Highlights, Martinson’s Comments, Historical Shorty...

Allen Americans News 1/27 5:15A Barry Janssen

Allen extended its losing streak to four straight last night with a 3-2 home loss to the Rapid City Rush before a big Wednesday night crowd of 3834 at the CUTX Event Center....

Game Recap: Americans rally falls short

Allen Americans News 1/26 9:16P Tommy Daniels

AMERICANS RALLY AGAINST RAPID CITY FALLS SHORT Allen, Texas – The Allen Americans , ECHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken (NHL), lost a tight battle against the Rapid City...

Allen vs Rapid City Preview, Martinson’s Comments, Birthday Boy, Jacksonville’s President Speaks Out...

Allen Americans News 1/26 5:43A Barry Janssen

Tonight is game one of a home stand that will see Allen play nine of its next 10 games in the confines of the CUTX Event Center. With the exception of a back and forth trip to...

AMERICANS COLLEGE CLASSIC CONTINUES THIS SUNDAY MORNING WITH SMU VS UNT

Allen Americans News 1/26 4:47A Elisa Schmitt

ALLEN, TX, October 12, 2021 – The AMERICANS COLLEGE CLASSIC returns to the Credit Union of Texas Event Center (#RinkOfRed) this Sunday at 10:30 a.m. CT as the SMU...

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National Builder Adds to Its Sam Rayburn Tollway Lineup in Allen Mixed-Use Project

Candy's Dirt 1/15 11:05P Tommy Cummings

Ashton Woods, one of the nation's largest private homebuilding companies, recently announced its new community, Watters Edge at The Farm. See More...

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Federal bill to expand health care to veterans exposed to burn pits becomes priority for 2022

Spectrum Local News Health 1/28 7:15A Reena Diamante

-While the wars are over for veterans, for many, the battle to cover health care costs is only beginning.

2 cases of ‘stealth’ omicron detected in North Texas

Spectrum Local News Health 1/28 3:31A Craig Huber

Three cases earlier detected in Houston.

HCA Healthcare to build 5 hospitals in Texas — including one in DFW

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 1/27 7:08A Joel Stinnett

The company already has more sites of care in Texas than almost any other state, including operating under the Medical City name in DFW.

State Sen. José Menéndez urges Gov. Abbott to cancel STAAR test

Spectrum Local News Health 1/27 3:26A Sunny Tsai

Menendez called the STARR test a “high-stakes” test.

Methodist Health System is building its next hospital in Celina

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 1/26 10:35A DBJ staff

Methodist Health System is following population growth and putting its newest hospital in Collin County. The hospital system's board of directors voted Tuesday to build the...

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The Field Report: Ranking Chain Restaurants on Animal Welfare

Civil Eats 1/25 9:00P Lisa Held

Fast food companies have made big promises on animal welfare in recent years. But this week, animal welfare organizations released two different reports that call out those...

DMN: Mill Creek Residential building apartment tower near Farmers Market

Dallas Business Journal 1/24 9:56A

Mill Creek Residential is adding another development to its North Texas roster.

Taking Stock And Looking Forward: Food System Overhaul

Civil Eats 12/21 9:00P The Civil Eats Editors

A version of this article originally appeared in The Deep Dish, our members-only monthly newsletter. Become a member today . As 2021 comes to an end, we take stock of another momentous year that...

NYC Is on the Cusp of Making Its Food Purchasing Sustainable. It Won’t Be Easy.

Civil Eats 12/20 9:00P Lisa Held

This January, “Hamburgers & Cheeseburgers Deluxe” will be on the menu for New York City’s public-school students just once. “If you were to look at menus that were posted five...

Fighting Food Apartheid with Lousiville’s Black Market Grocery Store

Civil Eats 12/12 9:00P Malia Guyer-Stevens

On May 31, 2020, Louisville, Kentucky was under a curfew in response to the ongoing protests following the murder of George Floyd and the killing of Breonna Taylor. As was customary for a Sunday...