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McKinney Historic Half Opens Registration For Second Annual Race

By Ruth Alcivar,

10 hours ago

R egistration officially opened Aug. 1 for the second annual McKinney Historic Half Presented by BMW, as the community race prepares to return to historic McKinney on April 3, 2027. Following a successful inaugural event that welcomed runners, families and spectators from across North Texas , organizers are building on that momentum with another weekend celebrating fitness, community and the city's unique character. Hosted by TUPPS Brewery and produced by the team behind the BMW Dallas Marathon , the event showcases McKinney's historic downtown, scenic neighborhoods and expansive park system while offering a race experience designed for participants of all ages and abilities. "We were thrilled by the response to the inaugural McKinney Historic Half," said Jason Schuchard, president of the Dallas White Rock Marathon. "The enthusiasm from runners, volunteers, community partners and residents confirmed that McKinney is a special place to host an event like this. We're excited to build on that foundation and welcome everyone back for another successful race." Race Weekend Returns To TUPPS Brewery Race day will once again feature a Half Marathon, 5K and Kids' 100M Dash, welcoming everyone from experienced runners pursuing personal bests to families looking for a community event. The race will

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For years, boiling corn on the cob meant watching a pot, timing it just right, and still ending up with kernels that were sometimes tough and sometimes mushy. Switching to a slow cooker milk bath solved that problem completely. The corn comes out tender and sweet every time, and the stove stays free for everything else on the menu.

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Update on Mia Bieniemy's progress after being shot by her son on Sunday in her Virginia home

Mia Bieniemy, wife of Kansas City Chiefs coach Eric Bieniemy, is out of intensive care and making progress, according to a statement released by the Kansas City Chiefs on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

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I Brought Cookie Salad To One Potluck—Now Nobody Lets Me Bring Anything Else

Creamy vanilla pudding, fluffy whipped topping, juicy mandarin oranges, sweet pineapple, and crunchy cookies come together in the kind of Midwestern classic that somehow lands between side dish and dessert. Every spoonful is cool, creamy, fruity, and packed with crisp cookie pieces that soften just enough without disappearing completely. The citrus keeps the mixture bright, the pudding makes it velvety, and those chocolate-striped cookies turn an ordinary bowl of fruit into the one dish everyone recognizes from church suppers and family reunions. It is playful, nostalgic, and exactly the kind of recipe that makes people smile before they even take the first bite.

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Margaret Minnicks

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Parasite Cyclospora spreads through raw produce and water in 18 states, including Virginia

The US Centers for Disease Prevention (CDC) has reported more than 400 cases of parasitic cyclospora that has spread across 18 states, including Virginia where this writer lives. Of those cases, 20 resulted in hospitalization.

Virginia · 29d

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Missing since 2009 from a home of chaos: 5-year-old Haleigh Ann-Marie Cummings in Satsuma, Florida

Haleigh Ann Marie Cummings has been missing from Satsuma, Florida (Putnam County), since February 10, 2009, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Haleigh's photo shows age-progression to 21 years, though she would now be 22 if alive.

Satsuma, FL · 20d

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Before You Buy Cucumbers, Here Are 5 Things You Should Know

Before you head to the store to purchase some cucumbers, here are 5 things that you should know. 1. What Types of Cucumbers Can You Find at the Store?. There are 3 main types of cucumbers that you can find in grocery stores these days. The classic cucumber is long, green, mostly straight, but slightly curved. It is what most of us think of first when we think of cucumbers. They have small seeds on the inside that aren't fully developed. If the cucumber had been allowed to continue to grow on the vine, the seeds would be further developed and ready to be the next cucumber.

Eat Like No One Else

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The One Thing I Always Check Before Buying Cherries

Learn what you always want to look for when it comes to buying cherries from the store or farmers market. Whenever I am shopping for cherries the number one thing I look for is color. This will determine whether the cherries will be sweet and flavorful or sour and bland. I want to start by talking about the bags of dark cherries that are the most commonly found cherries in grocery stores nationwide. Cherries that are sold in the stores as "dark cherries" or "red cherries", should be dark in color. They should be closer to black in color than red. Often you won't find all the cherries in the bag to be exactly the same color, but the majority of them should be dark.

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22 Foods You Should Throw Away as Soon as They Expire

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

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Missing since 1947: An 11-year-old mentally disabled boy vanished in Baltimore, Maryland

For over 79 years, the disappearance of Kenneth Warren Hager from Baltimore, Maryland, has remained a mystery. He was last seen on April 8, 1947. If alive today, he would be 91.

Baltimore, MD · 12d

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Blueberries recalled after E. coli outbreak in 8 states, including Virginia

Twelve people in the U.S. have become ill amid a recall of frozen blueberries from Publix due to potential E. coli contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Virginia · 1d

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The Enchilada Casserole I Bring to Every Church Potluck

This crock pot enchilada casserole is a hearty slow cooker dinner layered with ground beef, beans, tortillas, enchilada sauce, and queso quesadilla cheese. It is built for feeding a crowd, which makes it a strong pick for church potlucks, family meals, or relaxed entertaining.

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Greg Wilson, CFA

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Stop Eating These 19 Foods Once You Turn 50 (Even If They Are Delicious)

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

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Greg Wilson, CFA

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13 Really Healthy Foods That Most People Refuse To Eat

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

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intentionalhospitality

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I Stopped Frying Bacon On The Stove and Used This 9 Minute Trick

Frying bacon in a skillet means standing at the stove, wiping down grease splatters, and scrubbing a pan afterward. This microwave method skips all of that. A full package of bacon is done in about 9 minutes, using nothing but a plate and paper towels.

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Margaret Minnicks

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Fruits and vegetables that may be linked to the growing parasite outbreak in Virginia

This is an update on Cyclosporiasis, a foodborne parasitic illness that is across 18 states, including Virginia, according to Patch. In Virginia, between one and 10 cases of Cyclosporiasis have been reported, according to Patch’s earlier report on the multistate investigation.

Virginia · 27d

Edmond Thorne

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Trump Tower III Is Sinking & Owners Are Left Holding the Bag While Big Names Walk Free

A Miami high-rise carrying the Trump name is sinking, but the real story is how Florida’s laws let developers, architects, and brand licensors walk away long before the problems show up.

Miami, FL · 11d

Thomas Smith

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The Nationwide Lettuce Recall Just Got More Confusing -- What Shoppers Need to Know

A major iceberg lettuce recall connected to a multistate outbreak has taken an unusual turn: Federal officials now say the lettuce sample that initially tested positive for a diarrhea-causing parasite was actually a false positive.

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CJ Coombs

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Fraternal twins in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, disappeared in 2006: Somebody or a system failed them

Inisha Fowler and Ivon Fowler have been missing from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Allegheny County), since September 11, 2006, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). The date they went missing is being used because it's the last time they were seen together and reported to be alive.

Pittsburgh, PA · 23d

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Yellowstone’s oldest wolf pack, Mollie’s Pack, leaves the park, raising fears for its future

Leslie Patten hiked into a remote reach of northwest Wyoming’s Sunlight Basin in December to post a trail camera where she’d earlier seen wolf tracks. At the time, a winter closure was fast approaching, and the Park County resident wouldn’t be able to retrieve the camera and review the footage for months. When she hiked back to fetch her equipment on May 1, the citizen scientist and author was greeted by one of nature’s most primal noises: the howls of wolves.

Wyoming · 20d

CJ Coombs

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Missing since 1961 from Newport Beach, California: John Arthur Butler was only 15 when he vanished

John Arthur Butler disappeared from Newport Beach, California (Orange County), on August 21, 1961, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). John's composite image above was created to show how he might have looked at 65, though he would now be 80 if alive.

Newport Beach, CA · 6d

Margaret Minnicks

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The cannabis law that was passed read like Virginia mistakenly legalized selling marijuana

There was confusion over the cannabis law that was passed in late June. Some Virginia attorneys expressed concerns over the language that read like Virginia mistakenly legalized selling marijuana.

Virginia · 23d

Margaret Minnicks

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Adult camps are popular in Virginia

We all know about summer camps for kids. However, adult summer camps are becoming popular in Virginia, according to Axios. Kids go to summer camp because they are out of school. While they go for a season, adults can go at any time during the year, and they are signing up for camps too. Yelp searches for such getaways have jumped roughly 350%, as adults search for community and nostalgia. Adult camps can be as short as a weekend or much longer, and they can go during any season.

Virginia · 3d

intentionalhospitality

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Rotel Chicken Spaghetti Is My Dump and Go Dinner On A Hot Summer Day

This Rotel Chicken Spaghetti is built for the nights when there's no time to stand over a stove. The slow cooker handles the chicken, the sauce, and most of the work, leaving just a pot of pasta to boil before dinner is ready.

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Kateable

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The Spray I Use on My Mattress Every Month

For me, it wasn't something I thought about for years. I'd wash the sheets every week, vacuum the bedroom, and dust the furniture—but the mattress itself rarely got any attention.

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Dianna Carney

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“Sweet Evie” Is Still Waiting: The 4-Year-Old Chihuahua Who Needs a Home

Small Dog Rescue of New England is asking the public to help a small Chihuahua named Evie find a home, sharing that the “sweet” dog is currently waiting in Texas for someone in the Northeast to adopt her. “How sweet is Evie taking her daily rest,” the rescue wrote in a recent post, introducing Evie as a ready-to-adopt companion and encouraging people to spread the word.

Texas · 6d

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Easy-Going 6-lb Little Dog Saved From Shelter Awaits His Happily Ever After

Argos, a 10-year-old, 6-pound senior dog rescued from a Texas shelter, is now “fully vetted and ready to find his retirement home,” according to Small Dog Rescue of New England. In its introduction of Argos, the organization emphasizes both his age and temperament, calling him “a senior guy saved from the shelter in TX” and adding that “if you are looking for an easy going guy, look no further.” The nonprofit says Argos is currently in a foster home in Texas and “doing well,” and the organization is asking the public to share his adoption post to help him find a permanent home in the Northeast.

Texas · 7d

Tanner Callais

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11 Best Things to Do on a Sea Day on a Cruise

There’s plenty of talk about things to do in ports of call when on a cruise. Days at sea are much less discussed, despite the fact that plenty of cruises — whether long or short — have them.

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