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Dallas' Starship Bagel takes home 'Schmear of the Year' award at New York BagelFest
DALLAS — A top-rated Dallas bagel shop, Starship Bagel, has earned the "Schmear of the Year" award by way of its tasty basil schmear at the 2024 New York BagelFest. In addition to this award, the popular North Texas bagel shop also placed second in both the "Best Bagel" and "Best Beyond the Boroughs" categories.
More than 75,000 people hit the streets of downtown historic McKinney for Oktoberfest
MCKINNEY — Tens of thousands of people experienced a German-themed celebration in the heart of downtown McKinney this weekend for the city's Oktoberfest. Organizers are already planning to make it even better next year.A record of more than 75,000 people came out for McKinney's Oktoberfest for a carnival, entertainment, and lots of German food and beer.The sounds of German music on four stages and the sight of people having fun-filled the streets of downtown historic McKinney on Sunday for the city's annual event.The three-day celebration included games, over 75 vendors, and pups decked out in German attire for the wiener dog races. It's expected to have a big economic impact on Collin County and bring in visitors from across North Texas.Andrew Jones, cultural district director for McKinney Oktoberfest, said the celebration featured new activities this year for children."For kids, launched our kinder-corner this year, a safe play area for three and under. We always have a great carnival out. We have crafts and games," Jones said.Organizers plan to make Oktoberfest even bigger next year with more free, fun family activities.
Dallas VA Medical Center overpaid $3.7 million for wheelchair services, review says
DALLAS — The Dallas VA Medical Center will need to recover $3.7 million it overpaid a contractor for wheelchair-accessible transportation services between 2022 and 2023, according to a review published Wednesday by the VA Office of Inspector General (OIG). The OIG review was conducted following a hotline referral received...
SSHS Wildcats Played Their First District Football game September 27th Against Aubrey
September 29, 2024 – The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats played their first District football game of the year Friday, September 27th, 2024 against Aubrey. The fierce competition took place in Aubrey, Texas. KSST broadcast the game, live, on 1230AM, and streamed it live on KSST’s YouTube Page. We also recorded it for playback on Cable Channel 18 and on YouTube. The quick play by play action was called by KSST’s Sports Director John Mark Dempsey and Tony Flippin. Check out the thrilling District game below.
A New Weird Beer That’s Perfect For Your Texas State Fair Corn Dog
Fair season is in full swing across Texas. In Dallas, the State Fair of Texas kicks off on September 27. There you will be able to enjoy rides, exhibits, games, and lots of delicious and creative foods. One staple of the fair will be back this year, Fletcher's Corny Dogs....
2 TX Cities Make The Top 20 Most Unhappy In The Country
Two Texas cities recently made the list of happiest cities in the country; unfortunately, it was at the bottom. San Antonio ranked #18 for unhappiness, followed by Lubbock at #20. WalletHub has posted its list of happiest cities in the U.S. for 2024, and so far, it's not looking too...
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