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Fourth-Grader from Frisco Makes App for Kids

Fourth-grade student Saliha Abbas designs an app that lets kids and families give and exchange toys according to a Local Profile article. They say, “Kids are told since they are young to learn how to share, but it is sometimes easier said than done. Ten-year-old Saliha Abbas, a fourth-grade student at Jim Spradley Elementary in […] Original post here: Fourth-Grader from Frisco Makes App for Kids

Taco Joint Opens in Plano

Dallas taco chain Taco Joint opens its first branch in Heritage Creekside in Plano and it will feature the best tacos in town according to a CultureMap Dallas article which reports,  “Taco Joint, the Dallas taqueria chain, has opened its first location in Collin County at 1300 W. Plano Pkwy., in Rosewood Property Company’s Heritage […] Original post here: Taco Joint Opens in Plano

Book Bonanza holds 170 plus authors

Grapevine hosted this year’s Book Bonanza and the charity event gathered 170 plus authors according to a Dallas Morning News article from July 6. They say,  “After a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic, Book Bonanza 2022 is back, connecting authors with their adoring fans. Founder Colleen Hoover said Tuesday that she appreciates the authors […] Original post here: Book Bonanza holds 170 plus authors

Cowboy Kitchen sets off as Smackbird

A ghost kitchen called Smackbird is in Dallas and it was brought by Cowboy Kitchen which is famous for its fast casual rotisserie chicken according to a Dallas Morning News article from July 6. They say, “Cowboy Chicken, the fast-casual rotisserie chicken franchise founded in Dallas in 1981, is expanding its “virtual” concept called Smackbird. […] Original post here: Cowboy Kitchen sets off as Smackbird

Summer of Safety in Dallas

Dallas Police will be extending efforts to make the summer fruitful and fun for teens by creating recreational and educational events according to an Audacy article from June 17 which reports,  “It’s a chance to not only keep [kids] busy and active, but it’s also a chance for us to be out here and create […] Original post here: Summer of Safety in Dallas

New UNT building

Frisco’s UNIT is on the way to the finish line for their new building for their existing and incoming students according to a Dallas Morning News article from June 1 which reports,  “The 135,000-square-foot, four-story building is situated on 100 acres at the southwest corner of Preston Road and Panther Creek Parkway. The land was […] Original post here: New UNT building

Return of the Dallas Pride Parade

After several years of halting the Dallas Pride Parade due to the pandemic, the LGBTQ+ are finally celebrating their month and their small and big victories according to an NBC 5 News article from June 1. They say,  “The LGBTQ+ community and its allies will be celebrating Pride Month with a parade and a renewed […] Original post here: Return of the Dallas Pride Parade