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George H.W. Bush hospitalized

George H.W. Bush hospitalized

Former President George H.W. Bush, 93,  was taken to a hospital in Maine Sunday due to low blood pressure.  Bush’s spokesman, Jim McGrath, said in a tweet Sunday afternoon, will likely remain at a Southern Maine Health Care facility “for a few days for observation.” Bush was admitted in a Houston hospital just days after…

500 Foot Tall New Attraction Will Be Added to Dallas Skyline

500 Foot Tall New Attraction Will Be Added to Dallas Skyline

Observation wheel planned to be built in the Cedars West neighborhood. How does it compare to the Texas Star Ferris wheel in Fair Park? It will be TWICE as TALL.  This new development will be located along the Trinity River in the Cedars West neighborhood, south of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.  MORE DETAILS: HERE WOW:…

Frisco, Texas Is the Nation’s Fastest-Growing City

Frisco, Texas Is the Nation’s Fastest-Growing City

U.S. Census bureau’s just released the Fastest Growing Cities in the U.S. and Frisco is at the top. with 8.2% gain, averaging 37 new residents each day.  Frisco population is at 177,286 people but growing fast, and was recognized as the fastest growing in the country.  Watch out New Braunfels is at No 2 with 8%…

Refrigerators, Air Conditioners are Tax Free This Weekend

Refrigerators, Air Conditioners are Tax Free This Weekend

This weekend from Saturday May 26, through midnight Monday, May 28, save the tax on Energy Star products and Water Efficient products.  What is Covered? air conditioners (sales price of $6,000 or less) refrigerators (sales price of $2,000 or less) ceiling fans incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs clothes washers dishwashers dehumidifiers What is NOT covered?  water heaters,…

Alamo Drafthouse Coming to Frisco

Alamo Drafthouse Coming to Frisco

Alamo Drafthouse has plans to build an 8-screen theater in Frisco Station’s Hub restaurant, retail and entertainment district.  Frisco Station is a 242-acre land that will have apartment buildings, and hotels,  also known at the $5 billion mile on the Dallas North Tollway.   This new location for Alamo Drafthouse will have seating for 1,200 and…

Plano Named The Fittest City in Texas

Plano Named The Fittest City in Texas

What are you doing Plano?  Good Living, walking and fit people in Plano, they scored the highest in Texas.  TOP 3 in the Nation: Arlington, VA,  Minneapolis, MN and Washington DC made the to 3 in the U.S. The data was based on factors: fitness, nutrition, chronic disease, smoking, mental health, access to parks and public…

‘The Chew’ is Cancelled for 3 Hours of GMA

‘The Chew’ is Cancelled for 3 Hours of GMA

ABC announced on Wednesday a shakeup to the lineup,  The Chew (daytime cooking show)  is cancelled being replaced by another hour of  Good Morning America. GMA expands to a three hours on the daytime schedule,. Just five months ago Mario Batali was fired after misconduct allegations from several women were revealed.  Then Daphne Oz left the show,…

Ready for Texas Rangers Star Wars ‘Wookie’ Weekend?

Ready for Texas Rangers Star Wars ‘Wookie’ Weekend?

You can see Chewbacca throw out the game ball before the game on Thursday, .  Friday and Saturday there were be several Star Wars characters located inside of the ballpark.  Joonas Suotamo, a 6-foot-10 actor who played Chewbacca in Star Wars will be at Thursday’s game and the Rangers’ Star Wars Weekend, including fireworks after Friday’s game,…

Buc-ee’s Beats Alligator of Copied Logo Lawsuit

Buc-ee’s Beats Alligator of Copied Logo Lawsuit

Buc-ee’s wins trademark lawsuit against Choke Canyon Buc-ee’s filed a federal lawsuit against San Antonio BBQ / Travel Center claiming their logo is too similar to Buc-ee’s logo.  Verdict was decided today: BUC-EE’s won!  Jurors in Houston deliberated about six hours and agreed with Buc-ee’s.  They claimed the alligator with a yellow background and circle…

Cowboys Terrance Williams Jailed in Frisco After Car accident

Cowboys Terrance Williams Jailed in Frisco After Car accident

Frisco Police have arrested Dallas Cowboys receiver Terrance Williams on public intoxication — Class C misdemeanor.  He was arrested early Saturday morning after he left the scene.  He crashed his Lamborghini into a light pole. The accident happened around 3 a.m. near Lebanon Road, in Frisco.  MORE STORY:  HERE He crashed his Lamborghini into a light…

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Keep Those Texas Babies Reading

Keep Those Texas Babies Reading

Getting our kids to read in the summer can sometimes be challenging but there are lots of teacher approved ideas and incentive programs available to keep them on track! They can earn game tokens from our Friends at Chuck E Cheese who has tons of rewards ideas for being a good student and a good…