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Plano Chamber Hosts Sold Out DEI Summit

The importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace cannot be overstated. In today’s ever-evolving society, organizations are increasingly recognizing the need to foster an inclusive environment that celebrates differences and values belonging.  To shed light on the topic, on June 9, 2023, a conference at Toyota North America brought together notable industry experts and advocates to share…

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Mi Cocina Expands To McKinney, Texas

The Tex-Mex restaurant and bar, Mi Cocina, is setting up shop in McKinney’s Craig Ranch. “Mi Cocina is a family first and foremost, and we’re proud to announce that our family keeps growing,” said Edgar Guevara, president and CEO of the M Crowd Restaurant Group. “This new McKinney location will offer another opportunity to cater to a beloved neighborhood, while also serving the community,…

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Update On McKinney’s New City Hall

McKinney residents anxiously await the city hall’s makeover into a brand-new community space. By October, the building is expected to reach its max height.  According to McKinney Mayor George Fuller, the third-floor concrete was poured and columns were going up for the fourth floor. He told Local Profile the project is on schedule and expected to be completed by fall of 2024.  “It allows us to…

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First Look: New Mexican Sugar In Uptown, Dallas

Mexican Sugar is a favorite among Collin County foodies. The popular restaurant now has a new location in Dallas’ Uptown, joining the Las Colinas and original Plano spots. As Local Profile previously reported, the Uptown Dallas location spans more than 12,000 square feet in size, with a seating capacity of almost 400 customers at a time. “We’re excited to celebrate the opening of our newest…

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State Fair Of Texas Announces Music Festival Lineup

The State Fair of Texas announced the free music lineup for this year’s fair. Event attendees will experience a diverse array of live music from country to Tejano, rock to hip-hop, during all 24 days of the State Fair of Texas. The concert series on the Chevrolet main stage is completely free with the price of admission.  Headliners on the Chevrolet main stage will include the country music group…

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Edinburg’s economic arm sticks to $7 million funding plan for parking garage

As questions continue to circulate regarding the fate of a plan to construct a three-story parking garage in downtown Edinburg, the city’s Economic Development Corporation reaffirmed its pledge to contribute $7 million to the project and not a dollar more. “The EDC stands by its commitment to contribute $7 million towards a parking garage downtown,” corporation board President Veronica Gonzales…

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Valley warned of dangerous heat this weekend, next week

Dangerous heat is moving into the Rio Grande Valley this weekend and into next week, according to an advisory from the National Weather Service Brownsville-RGV station, which predicted that the hottest feeling days will be Monday and subsequent days. A man and a woman walk along University Boulevard as they use an umbrella for shade from the suns heat Friday afternoon, June 9, 2023, in…

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Hidalgo County Courthouse to reopen Monday

The Hidalgo County Courthouse is scheduled to resume normal operations Monday. The building closed Tuesday afternoon after a faulty water cooler stopped the facility’s air-conditioning system from working properly. The courthouse remained closed through the rest of the week. On Friday, officials said the cooling tower is working properly and that all operations will begin again on Monday. This…

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Appeals court dismisses GOP megadonor’s lawsuit against Beto O’Rourke

By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune June 9, 2023 “Appeals court dismisses GOP megadonor’s lawsuit against Beto O’Rourke” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up…

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InfoComm 2023 Preview Kiosk Association

DENVER, Colo., June 9, 2023 (PRESSRELEASE.CC NEWSWIRE) — From the Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA) – big show in Orlando is InfoComm 2023. The Sixteen-Nine mixer is “very” sold out though they (AVIXA) are still taking sponsors. We are an official media partner (with free passes $300 value). Image Caption: Voice Enabled Ordering. Members At The Show: 22Miles – 809 10×10 LG Business – 1642…

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Plan to lease Donna-based Garcia Grain elevators hits snag

Plans to temporarily lease two grain elevators owned by Garcia Grain Trading Corp. as it maneuvers through a Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring hit a snag Friday when the lessor reneged on part of the deal. Just last week, a federal bankruptcy judge allowed Donna-based Garcia Grain to lease its Santa Rosa and Progreso grain elevators to a Harlingen company called Texas Valley Grain LLC just as…

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Confessions of an aging Gen X’er

It’s been a strange year.  Just hit another birthday (not one ending in a zero), but another birthday, nonetheless.  My 30th high school reunion is approaching this weekend, I didn’t attend the 10, or 20 year (no major reason why) so it is going to be a seriously bizarre time capsule situation. None of all that is important, you’re here for a confession, so here it is. Most of that stuff older…

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DeSantis recruiters eyed Catholic church for migrant flights that bishop calls ‘reprehensible’

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ recruiters set their sights on Sacred Heart Catholic Church in the Texas border city of El Paso in search of asylum-seekers they could take from its bustling migrant shelter to California’s capital on taxpayer-funded private jets. Intentionally or not, envoys for Florida’s Catholic governor and Republican presidential candidate infused an element of…

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Photo Gallery: Drag Me To Brunch entertains crowd while raising money for Comfort House

McALLEN — Smiles were everywhere during a fundraiser here that aimed to help Comfort House on Sunday, June 4, after the organization faced a fire that led them to asking the community for aid. “Drag Me To Brunch” was held at the Radisson Hotel McAllen late Sunday afternoon. The fundraiser featured drag artists Miss Gay Harlingen International 2022-23 Sasha Lee, Saruh Tea, Kathryn York and guest…

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Bluegrass event features fun for all

A summertime staple in Wylie is set to return for another iteration that will contain plenty of fun for all ages. Over the years, Bluegrass on Ballard has evolved from a weeklong celebration known as the Wylie July Jubilee to a street dance and, ultimately, a daylong event with music, arts and a car show. This year’s event runs from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 24, at Olde City Park and along…

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Celebrate Microvolunteering Day

You want to get involved and give back to the community, but can’t fit another big commitment into your busy schedule? Then microvolunteering might just be the thing. Microvolunteering is a small, bite-sized task or project, that is quick and easy to perform. Best of all there’s a range of things you could do online, in as little as 30 minutes. Donating processing time on your computer, signing…

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‘Last chief’ of Mercedes resigns after nine months on the job

Mercedes municipal Judge Juan Alvarez, right, administers the oath of office to Pedro Estrada, the new police chief during a swearing in ceremony at Mercedes City Hall on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. (Dina Arévalo | [email protected]) The lawman who last fall billed himself as the “last chief that Mercedes will have” has stepped down after just nine months leading the Mercedes Police…

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