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A New Drive-In Theatre Is Coming To McKinney

Movie night is getting a little dose of nostalgia in McKinney. Instead of finding a seat in a dark theater, moviegoers can settle into lawn chairs, gather around their cars and watch a film beneath the Texas sky at Wayback Drive-In, a new outdoor movie theater opening this November. Located at Wayback Barn, 3964 County Road 168, the drive-in is the latest addition to the four-acre outdoor entertainment destination in north McKinney. A grand opening is scheduled for Nov. 6-8. It is the only drive-in movie theater in McKinney and one of the few still operating in North Texas. Guests who purchase movie tickets also receive admission to Wayback Barn, where they can arrive early to play yard games, take on the mini-golf course or grab something to eat and drink before the show. "We wanted to give families a reason to slow down, share a meaningful experience, and turn movie night back into an outdoor social event," said owner Laura O'Dowd. More Than A Movie There is plenty to do before the opening credits roll. The property features a collection of outdoor games, including gaga ball, tetherball, nine square, horseshoes, volleyball, cornhole, ping-pong, foosball, bocce ball and giant Jenga.

Mckinney, TX · 4h
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5 Best Restaurants in McKinney, Texas You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

McKinney, Texas — a city where the past lingers in red-brick facades and the future hums in every bustling square, where magnolias shade the porches and the laughter of children echoes down Main Street. Here, the architecture is a patchwork of Victorian charm and modern ambition, stitched together by the hands of dreamers, families, and old-timers who remember when the railroad first sang through town. McKinney is a place where the sun sets golden over farmers’ markets, where neighbors greet each other by name, and where every meal feels like a gathering of stories.

Mckinney, TX · 9d
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Forget Walmart, This Texas Discount Supermarket Has Bulk Bins And Deals Worth Checking Out

The doors at this grocery store never lock. It stays open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and the employees own the company. That second part gets me every time. I like how a supermarket can offer low everyday prices without requiring a membership card, while still providing optional digital coupons for extra savings.

Carrollton, TX · 2d
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North Texas Is Opening a Third Commercial Airport. Voters Rejected the Original Plan

North Texas travelers will have a new way to fly beginning Wednesday, November 11. McKinney National Airport, about 30 miles north of Dallas, is preparing to open its first commercial passenger terminal, giving residents of fast-growing Collin County an alternative to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field.

Dallas, TX · 7h
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Folks Still Line Up For Fried Pies At These 4 Texas Roadside Bakeries

Some Texas road trips are planned around scenery, and some are planned around a hand-held pie with a crimped edge. Fried pies have a long history in Southern kitchens, and a handful of highway bakeries still turn them out every single day. The four stops below sit right off I-35,...

Gainesville, TX · 2d

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5 Best Restaurants in Garland, Texas You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Garland, Texas — a city where the sun leans golden on tidy neighborhoods, where the laughter of families drifts through live oak canopies, and where the scent of barbecue and cinnamon rolls mingles with the promise of something soulful on every corner. Here, the architecture is a patchwork: pastel bungalows, bustling plazas, and the steady sprawl of new arrivals and old-timers, all stitched together by the pulse of community and the hum of possibility.

Garland, TX · 3d

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How This 1978 Family BBQ LEGACY Became a Must-Visit Destination for Meat Lovers in McKinney, TX

Some restaurants earn their following one plate at a time, but Hutchins BBQ in McKinney gives hungry travelers an entire tray of reasons to become regulars. Its story stretches back to a family barbecue business launched in 1978, long before a brisket-stuffed jalapeño became its signature conversation starter. Today,...

Mckinney, TX · 1d

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What Travelers Need To Know Before Flying Out Of McKinney National Airport

McKinney National Airport is getting ready to welcome its first commercial passengers, and travelers have a new airport to learn their way around. The airport's newly constructed passenger terminal will open for commercial service Nov. 11, 2026, when Avelo Airlines launches its first flights from McKinney. The addition gives North Texans another option for air travel, with nonstop flights to destinations across the country. Before heading to the airport with luggage in tow, passengers should familiarize themselves with a few details, including where to go, when to arrive, how parking works and what to expect inside the terminal. Here's what travelers need to know before their first flight out of McKinney National Airport . First, Know Your Airport Code And Address When searching for flights, look for DTX, the three-letter code assigned to McKinney National Airport by the International Air Transport Association. The code will appear on airline booking websites, boarding passes, baggage tags and travel confirmations. The passenger terminal is located at 1910 FM 546, McKinney, TX 75069. Travelers can enter the address into their phone's navigation app, and directional signs along nearby roadways will help guide motorists to the airport. When To Arrive DTX recommends arriving at least

Mckinney, TX · 2d

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This Addison Buffet Is Where Texas Seafood Lovers Go All-You-Can-Eat On Sashimi, Crab Legs, And Hibachi

Some people plan road trips around ball games or concerts. Others plan them around a buffet line with sashimi, crab legs, and hibachi, and they are not shy about it. In Addison, a busy town just north of Dallas, one Japanese buffet has earned that kind of loyalty, with fans driving close to an hour and even flying in from Boston and Canada. With more than 3,000 Google ratings and a 4.2 star average, this spot has clearly built a following.

Addison, TX · 1d

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Aw Shucks and Big Shucks Throw Their First OysterFest After 43 Years

Oyster season is here, and Aw Shucks and Big Shucks are marking it with something they’ve never done in 43 years of shucking. The family-run oyster bars have launched their first OysterFest, a run of special oyster dishes at all four North Texas locations that wraps up with a patio party on Saturday, November 14.

Dallas, TX · 3d

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Red Lobster across from mall with JCPenney and Dillard’s throws in the towel & calls it quits after 24 years

RIGHT across from a popular shopping mall, a longstanding Red Lobster restaurant has turned off its lights. The seafood eatery shut its doors forever over the weekend, alerting foodies with a notice posted on the front door. The Red Lobster restaurant at 3056 Preston Road in Frisco, Texas – a...

Frisco, TX · 22h

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Durham School Services Supports Airport Emergency Exercise in Texas

Durham School Services supplied three school buses for a simulated aircraft emergency at McKinney National Airport, helping first responders train and transport student participants as the airport prepared to begin commercial passenger service. The full-scale exercise, Operation Fractured Sky, was coordinated by the city’s Office of Emergency Management. In a...

Mckinney, TX · 22h

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These 11 Texas Suburban Restaurants Prove The Best Food Isn’t Always In The Big City

Some of the best restaurants in Texas aren’t found in bustling downtown districts. They’re tucked away in suburban neighborhoods, historic buildings, and charming small-town streets, serving food that gives people plenty of reasons to make the drive. Imagine enjoying chicken-fried steak inside a historic cotton gin overlooking the...

Plano, TX · 2d

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Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney: Dinosaurs Live & Wetland Boardwalk

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney spans 289 protected acres featuring 6.5 miles of self-guided hiking trails through native Texas habitats. General admission costs $16 for adults, $14 for seniors (60+), $12 for children ages 3 to 12, and is free for children under 3 and museum members.

Mckinney, TX · 2d

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Doner Shack Kebab Chain Sets Prosper Address, Targets End-of-2026 Opening

Millstream at Cascades — Approximate Tallahassee Doner Shack Comparison. A British kebab chain making its first run at the U.S. market has staked out a Prosper address, with plans to open its doors by the end of 2026. Doner Shack is targeting 3740 W. University Drive, Suite 10, a spot near the corner of University Drive and Teel Parkway, according to a company representative.

Prosper, TX · 2d

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Adriatica Village in McKinney: Croatian Bell Tower, Cobblestone Photo Rules & Lakeside Dining

Adriatica Village is a 45-acre master-planned European-style enclave in McKinney, Texas, designed to replicate the historic seaport of Supetar on the Croatian island of Brač. The property features an authentic 128-foot stone bell tower and the 2,000-square-foot Bella Donna Chapel, which rests on an island in the village harbor.

Mckinney, TX · 2d

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The Bloom Lounge in Plano Serves Brunch Every Day of the Week

Most brunch spots make you wait for the weekend. The Bloom Lounge in Plano serves brunch every day of the week, starting at 9 a.m., in a dining room hung with flowers that looks ready for a bridal shower even on a Tuesday. It sits in a shopping center at 6145 Windhaven Parkway, Suite 120 and on weekends the tables fill with friends and birthday groups.

Plano, TX · 1d

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This Texas Museum Displays 1,400 Toilet Seats as Works of Art

The Barney Smith Toilet Seat Art Museum in The Colony displays more than 1,400 of...

The Colony, TX · 11h

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Crunch Fitness in Allen Adding Hot Yoga, Pilates Studio in $400K Gym Makeover

Crunch Fitness in Allen is expanding its gym to add a dedicated studio for hot yoga and hot Pilates, with the new space expected to open in December. The addition brings boutique-style fitness classes to the Watters Road gym, layering heated studio workouts on top of the club's existing cardio and weightlifting floor.

Allen, TX · 1d

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5 Best Restaurants in Denton, Texas You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Denton, Texas — a city where the courthouse clock keeps time for dreamers and drifters, where the red-brick square hums with music and memory, and where the air is alive with the scent of barbecue, coffee, and wildflowers. Here, students spill from the universities, artists paint their stories on alley walls, and families gather beneath the shade of pecan trees. It’s a place where the old and the new dance together — where porch swings creak beside indie record shops, and the laughter of children echoes through streets stitched with history and hope.

Denton, TX · 1d