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Plano

America’s Top 10 Safest Cities, Ranked

America’s To 10 Safest Cities, Ranked

Looking for safe cities in which to live? A recent study may help you. Titled “America’s Safest Cities“, Forbes Magazine compiled data from more than 70 cities with populations of 250,000 or more, and ranked them by violent crime rate as reported by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. A “violent crime” is one that can [...]

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Christmas Lights

Christmas Lights

Prairie Lights Upon arriving at the park you will be dazzled with 4 million lights set along 2 miles of path. Half way through the drive get out of your car for a stop at Holiday Village where you will find food, gifts, Santa, and 2 Holiday Magic attractions the Light Show Theater and the [...]

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Plano Balloon Festival Marathon and Fun Run/Walk

Plano Balloon Festival Marathon and Fun Run/Walk

Plano Balloon Festival Marathon and Fun Run/Walk All weekend Plano will be enjoying the beautiful weather during the Plano Balloon Festival.  Enjoy a full weekend of hot air balloons, performances by sky divers, fireworks, games, rides, crafts, performances by local bands, plus more.  On Sunday, September18th, the festival will end the amazing week with the [...]

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Café Brazil

Café Brazil

Known as one of the best breakfast places in Dallas (especially among the SMU college students), Café Brazil is an excellent place to stop by in the morning for an excellent breakfast meal!  The Coffee House and Restaurant offers a full menu of breakfast-favorites such as omelets, crepes, French toast, and pancakes.  If you stop [...]

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Restaurant Week

Dallas Restaurant Week

If you’ve ever wanted to enjoy a three-course meal in Dallas without breaking the bank, your opportunity has come.  KRLD’s annual Dallas Restaurant Week begins August 15th and runs through the 21st.  For $35 per person you can enjoy a gourmet style, 3-course meal from a large array of Dallas’ top restaurants offering a variety [...]

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Dallas Cooling Centers

Dallas Cooling Centers

  Texas heat is no joke!  When temperatures get to high, it can be dangerous to your health.  In Dallas it can get brutally hot and if your air conditioning goes out, hanging out at home might not be an option for the time being.  Even if you’re out and about on your daily routine you [...]

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Summer Movie Clubhouse

Summer Movie Clubhouse

Cinemark’s Summer Movie Clubhouse is a great way for kids to see their favorite movies on the big screen without costing Mom and Dad too much money!  See 10 movies for $5 if purchased ahead of time or pay the day of for $1 per movie.  Each week select theaters will be showing movies that [...]

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Kosta’s Café

Kosta’s Café

  Kosta’s Café If you love authentic Greek food and haven’t tried Kosta’s Café yet, you’re missing out!  Owned and run by native Greeks, this restaurant not only has fresh and delicious entrees but also has a wonderful homey atmosphere with occasional calm live Greek music played on the bouzouki (Greek guitar).  Come for lunch [...]

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Central Market Cooking Classes

Central Market

  Central Market Cooking Classes Central Market is a great place to shop for specialty food items as well as all your other groceries.  This summer, they have a great line-up of cooking classes going on at all of their DFW locations for both adults and kids.  Pick a class that interests you and learn [...]

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Denton County Commuter Train Service

Denton County A Line

All Aboarddddd!!! The Denton County commuter train opens Monday. The Denton County Transit Authority will run trains between downtown Denton and Carrollton. There are four stops through the county, at Hebron Parkway, Old Town Lewisville, Highland Village and Denton Regional Medical Center. The train's final stop is in Carrollton. Riders can transfer to a DART [...]

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