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Italian eateries plan new locations in Texas, New York and North Carolina
Business
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Restaurant openings and expansions are bringing new Italian-inspired dining to several U.S. communities: Amy D’s is planned for downtown Frisco in 2027, Maggiano’s is expected at Raleigh’s Crabtree Valley next year, Tony’s Tacos is opening its sixth location in Holbrook, and Tony’s Italian Delicatessen has opened in Spring, Texas. The concepts range from upscale Italian dining to Italian-Mexican tacos and neighborhood sandwiches.
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SBI Opens First Texas Branch, Expands US Network
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State Bank of India opened an SBIC Bank branch in Frisco, Texas, its first U.S. subsidiary office outside California, bringing the subsidiary’s U.S. network to eight branches. The branch will provide deposits, commercial lending, remittances and services for the Indian diaspora, as SBI seeks to expand in a key market and strengthen financial ties between India and the United States.
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Elena Vasquez
Strengthening financial links like this should support more trade and investment between the two countries over time.
Parks Plan Art Festivals Across Three Regions
Lifestyle
— Nov 4, 2026
Free, family-friendly art events are bringing communities together in parks, with Shreveport’s Art in the Park featuring nature-inspired work and hands-on activities, and Seoul Grand Park offering autumn art, performances and eco-friendly crafts. Texas events in Goodyear and Frisco will spotlight participatory chalk art, competitions and creative activities for residents of all ages.
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Samuel L. Jackson’s Frisco King Spinoff Sets December Premiere
Samuel L. Jackson
— Oct 15, 2026
Samuel L. Jackson will star as gangster Lee Washington in Frisco King, a Tulsa King spinoff set in Frisco, Texas, where he builds a criminal enterprise. The Taylor Sheridan series premieres on Paramount+ with two episodes on Dec. 18, with Sylvester Stallone making a special appearance and new episodes streaming weekly.
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House GOP Blocks Thomas Massie’s Attempt To Impeach Pete Hegseth
Nicole Silverio · 4 min · 13h
San Antonio Tightens Data Center Rules as Oklahoma City Approves Project
David Holt
— Oct 27, 2026
Oklahoma City’s council approved rezoning for Beltline Energies’ proposed data center campus near Interstate 40 and Frisco Road, subject to strict conditions addressing issues including water use, electricity and noise. Mayor David Holt said the application predated the city’s data-center moratorium and that the vote should not be seen as a green light for future projects; additional agreements and permits are still needed before construction.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Caught on Tape: 15-Year-Old Trapped on Second Floor as Flames Nearly Engulf Home, Firefighters Act
Reporting
— Feb 16, 2022
Frisco police and firefighters are being hailed heroes after last month’s rescue of a 15-year-old boy trapped in the upper story of a burning house in Frisco, Texas. On Jan. 30, the teenager called 911 when he realized…
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Crockett Blames The Victim
Lone Star State
— Jun 11, 2026
It did not take long after the April 2025 incident in Frisco, Texas, for race to become part of the public conversation surrounding the case. The incident involved Karmelo Anthony, a high school track athlete who was 17…
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Stallone Wants Peaceful Retirement for Tulsa King Mob Boss Dwight
Sylvester Stallone
— Oct 12, 2026
Sylvester Stallone says he hopes Dwight Manfredi’s story in Tulsa King ends peacefully, with the mobster surviving, looking after his family and finding a way to leave crime behind. Stallone also confirmed he will appear in two and a half episodes of the upcoming Frisco King spin-off starring Samuel L. Jackson.
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Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland Found Dead After Police Chase in Apparent Suicide
Dallas Cowboys
— Nov 6, 2025
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland was found dead of an apparent suicide early Thursday morning after fleeing the scene of a crash in Frisco, Texas, police said. He was 24. According to The Associated Press…
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Jordan Wins Minority Leader Spot, Besting Scalise
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) was voted in as minority leader Tuesday a closed-door election. Sources told Fox News Digital Jordan defeated Majority Leade… — by Sandra Rhodes
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Senior Prank Goes Too Far: 'Thousands of Dollars Worth of Damage' as School Closes Down for 2 Days
Reporting
— May 24, 2022
Part of the appeal of senior pranks is that they walk a very thin line between acceptably edgy and going way too far. Some seniors at Memorial High School in Frisco, Texas, certainly pushed the envelope with their final…
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Karmelo Anthony Handed 35-Year Sentence in Austin Metcalf Killing, Family Deliver Impact Statements
Lone Star State
— Jun 10, 2026
A Texas courtroom erupted with emotion Tuesday after a Collin County jury sentenced Karmelo Anthony to 35 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet in Frisco…
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Judge Denies New Trial in Frisco Track-Murder Case
Frisco
— Aug 16, 2026
Karmelo Anthony’s defense teams are pursuing a new trial and the possible removal of Judge John Roach, with a series of hearings this week to decide on recusal and whether he should stay on the case. Activists urge peaceful participation as debates center on civil-rights access to the court and how past restrictions may have affected the trial.
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Iron Rock Payments CEO Credits Early Internships for Later Success
William Stapleton
— Sep 18, 2026
Frisco entrepreneur William Stapleton, CEO of Iron Rock Payments, urges students and early-career professionals to seek meaningful experience and lifelong learning rather than waiting for opportunities, drawing from his rise from unpaid internships to leadership roles. He emphasizes internships as a critical stepping stone and cites the broader trend of graduates completing internships to build long-term careers.
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Derek Foss
His rise shows how taking initiative early beats hoping something falls into your lap after graduation.
Judge Denies Karmelo Anthony's New Trial; Retired Judge Rules
World
— Aug 20, 2026
Karmelo Anthony, 19, was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison for stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco, Texas track meet in April 2025. His bid for a new trial was denied by a newly assigned judge, who rejected claims of coercion over his decision not to testify and noted a disputed defense-prosecutor arrangement, with appeals possible to the Fifth Court of Appeals.
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Supreme Court Justices Bash Lawyer Defending Company Undercutting American Jobs With Cheap Migrant Labor
Pete Peterson · 4 min · 14h
Aggies plan to compete in inaugural LPGA-Collegiate crossover
Sports
— Jul 21, 2026
Texas A&M women's golf earned a spot in the inaugural Nanea Cup, joining Stanford, Texas, Arkansas and UCLA for a crossover event that pits collegiate players against LPGA Tour competitors. In men's basketball, the Texas Legends Classic will showcase eight Division I programs, including Nevada and Colorado State, in a four-day Frisco, Texas event with non-conference matchups and a charitable partnership with the American Heart Association.
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How charismatic are you, really?
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Not a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.
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