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Kenny's Burger Joint Launches New Rib-Eating Challenge
Kenny's Burger Joint, famous for its unique food challenges, is launching its latest culinary contest: Kenny's rib-eating challenge. Starting next Tuesday, July 16, barbecue lovers can attempt to earn a spot on the wall of champions by eating 30 smoked ribs in 30 minutes. Participants who accomplish this feat can secure their position on the leaderboard by continuing to eat as many ribs as possible within the allotted time. Those who succeed in finishing the initial 30 ribs in 30 minutes will earn a $100 gift card, a commemorative T-shirt, and a coveted spot on the leaderboard. However, if they fail,...
Texas Sales Tax Holiday Set For August 2024
The Texas Comptroller is encouraging all taxpayers to support local businesses while saving money during the annual tax-free weekend. This event allows for tax-free purchases of most back-to-school items such as clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks sold for less than $100. This year’s sales tax holiday starts on Friday, August 9, and runs until midnight on Sunday, August 11. The sales tax exemption applies only to qualifying items bought during the sales tax holiday. Items purchased before or after this period are not eligible for the exemption, and no tax refunds will be provided. Qualifying items can be bought tax-free from...
Texas Women’s Foundation Names Board Chair, Chair-Elect and New Board Members
The Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF) announced that Carrie Freeman Parsons, chair of the board at Freeman Company, will return for a second year as chair of the foundation’s board of directors. Goldman Sachs executive Cris Zertuche Wong was named chair-elect of the board and is set to succeed Parsons as board chair on July 1, 2025. Wong will serve a two-year term as board chair through June 30, 2027. Additionally, the foundation welcomed new board members: Senior Vice President and Dallas Market President at Truist Renda Mathew, and Partner at Deloitte Holly Tucker. “Returning Board Chair Carrie Parsons, Chair-Elect Cris Wong and our...
Frisco Police Department Urges Vigilance Amid Rise In Canine Parvovirus Cases
Via their official Facebook page, the Frisco Police Department alerted an increase in cases of canine parvovirus, urging dog owners to prioritize vaccination to protect their pets from this highly contagious and potentially fatal disease. Canine parvovirus, commonly known as "parvo," is one of the most contagious and serious illnesses affecting dogs, particularly impacting puppies with a noted high mortality rate. According to Animal Services, the virus can survive in soil for extended periods and is transmitted through contact with infected feces, making it easy for dogs to contract the virus by licking contaminated paws after being outdoors. Symptoms of parvovirus infection...
Operation Safe Driver Week Targets Risky Behaviors On Roads
Operation Safe Driver Week, an initiative to enhance road safety, is underway and will continue until July 13, 2024. This week-long event sees law enforcement personnel focusing on identifying and addressing unsafe driving behaviors among passenger vehicle drivers and commercial motor vehicle operators. The Prosper Police Department shared this important initiative on their Facebook page, emphasizing its significance for community safety. The initiative, spearheaded by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), seeks to improve driving habits through educational outreach and stringent traffic enforcement. Officers will monitor for risky behaviors throughout the week, including speeding, distracted driving and seat belt violations. Drivers caught...
Cowboys Great Michael Irvin Announces New Upscale Sports Bar In The Colony, Texas
Dallas Cowboys Pro Football Hall of Famer and three-time Super Bowl Champion Michael Irvin announced the launch of Playmakers88, an upscale sports bar and restaurant in The Colony. The grand opening celebration will span two days, beginning on Friday, July 12, 2024, at 5 p.m., and the events are open to the public. Playmakers88 is a sports bar and restaurant where Dallas Cowboys fans can enjoy football games in a lively atmosphere that celebrates the team’s legendary players. Upon entering the venue, guests are welcomed by a large replica of the famous Ring of Honor, displaying images of Michael Irvin, Emmitt Smith...
Plano ISD Announces Two New Principals For High Schools
Plano Independent School District recently announced the appointment of new principals for two of its senior high schools for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. Kennitra Robertson will be the new principal of Plano Senior High School, and Billie-Jean Lee will assume the role at Plano West Senior High School. Robertson will replace Jeff Banner at Plano Senior High. She previously served as principal of Vines High School and Robinson Middle School. Her career in the district also includes roles as an assistant principal at Otto Middle School and as an 8th-grade science teacher at Wilson Middle School. Robertson holds a bachelor’s degree...
$20 Million Main Street Revitalization Begins In Frisco, Texas
The city of Frisco embarks on a significant phase of its downtown revitalization effort starting Monday, July 8, as construction begins on Main Street. This ambitious project aims to transform the historic thoroughfare into a vibrant urban center, enhancing its appeal for both residents and visitors. The project will span from 1st to 3rd Streets and necessitate the removal of on-street parking throughout downtown. Traffic management will adapt, directing eastbound vehicles to the north side of Main Street, where they will share lanes with westbound traffic during construction. "Main Street will never be closed," said Jason Brodigan, P.E., director of engineering services...
Exclusive Kelleher Family Vineyard Dinner At JW Marriott In Dallas
Wine enthusiasts are invited to an exclusive evening at Margaret’s, located within the JW Marriott Dallas Arts District, on Friday, July 12. This event showcases a collaboration with the esteemed Kelleher Family Vineyard of Oakville, CA. Starting at 6:30 p.m., guests will engage in a discussion led by Valerie Kelleher Herzog, vineyard owner, sommelier Joel Tennyson and Executive Chef Jonah Friedmann. They will explore the history of the 16-acre vineyard established in 1994 and discover the inspiration behind the evening’s five-course menu designed to complement six exclusive wines. Margaret’s, situated on the 11th floor of the JW Marriott at 800 North Harwood...
Dogs Stuck In Pond Rescued By Frisco Fire Department, Animal Services
In a heroic venture, the Frisco Fire Department, along with animal services, rescued two dogs stuck in a retention pond. According to the Frisco Fire Department, on July 5, several firefighters helped Frisco Animal Services retrieve two dogs trapped in a holding pond. Both dogs were rescued and transferred to animal services in order to attempt to contact their owners. The Frisco Fire Department reported that the dogs were in “good spirits,” despite being covered in mud. Frisco Police Media Relations Grant Cottingham told Local Profile the two dogs were returned to their owners. “These two doggos found themselves stuck in a retention pond,” Frisco police said in a Facebook post. “Animal Services, with an assist from the Frisco Fire Department, was able to bring them to safety. Aside from being a furry mess, both are doing just fine!” Don't miss anything Local. Sign up for our free newsletter.
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