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Plano's Luxury Car Garage Gets $22.5M Boost For Energy-Saving Upgrades

By Ruth Alcivar,

7 hours ago

A massive climate-controlled home for luxury cars might not be the first project that comes to mind when thinking about energy conservation. But Plano's Maranello Luxury Garages has secured $22.5 million in Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing to incorporate more efficient HVAC, lighting, plumbing and building systems into the development. The improvements are projected to reduce the property's annual energy use by 28% and water use by 14%, according to Lone Star PACE . The Plano deal is part of $64.8 million in Texas PACE Program financing facilitated across six projects during the first half of 2026. A Different Kind Of Garage Maranello Luxury Garages has been taking shape as a destination designed specifically for high-end automotive collectors. The $73 million development at the northeast corner of Mapleshade Lane and Ohio Drive will include a two-story, 255,000-square-foot building with 80 individually owned luxury garage condominiums. The project has evolved since plans for the massive luxury sports car garage first emerged. More detailed renderings later revealed an indoor, climate-controlled concourse where owners can access and display their vehicles. Plans also include 7,000 square feet of office space and a 28,000-square-foot retail and auto shop. Where The $22.5 Million Goes

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Before you head to the store to buy grapes again, here are 5 things that will be helpful to know. Besides the type of grape, this is the first thing I look at when shopping for grapes in the store. The freshest grapes in the grocery store are going to be ones where the stem is still green and is flexible. As the grapes age, the stem will lose its color and turn dark brown or black and become rigid. While the grapes may look and taste great, they won't last very long at that point so if you do buy them, eat them up quickly.

Greg Wilson, CFA

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15 Places You Should Stop Tipping (And Why That’s Okay)

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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CJ Coombs

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Missing since 1960 in a California forest: Bruce Howard Kremen was only 6 when he disappeared

Bruce Howard Kremen has been missing from Montrose, California (Los Angeles County), since July 12, 1960. He would now be 73, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).

La Crescenta-Montrose, CA · 16d

David Heitz

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How smoking marijuana keeps your house clean

The author used artificial intelligence in the crafting of this report. You may have heard about people using stimulants to motivate them to clean the house. But many people find that smoking marijuana also can lead to spotless floors, shiny mirrors and clean end tables.

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Greg Wilson, CFA

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Avoid Autopay on These 22 Common Bills

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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CJ Coombs

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Unsolved Greenville, Texas case: The 2001 disappearance of 14-year-old Sarah Elizabeth Kinslow

Sarah Elizabeth Kinslow has been missing from Greenville, Texas (Hunt County), since May 1, 2001, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Sarah's photo above (right) is an age-progressed likeness of how she might have looked at 26 years, though she would now be 40.

Greenville, TX · 23d

Thomas Smith

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A Salmonella Recall Now Reaches Walmart, Target, Trader Joe's and Whole Foods

A widening food recall connected to a multistate Salmonella outbreak now covers dips, salsas, guacamole and prepared meals sold by some of America's largest grocery chains. Taylor Fresh Foods announced the voluntary recall on Aug. 9 after learning that jalapeno supplier Coast Citrus Distributors was recalling peppers because of possible Salmonella contamination. The affected jalapenos came from a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, identified as the likely source of an ongoing outbreak.

Greg Wilson, CFA

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Could Food Shortages Be Coming? 20 Essential Items to Stock Up On Now

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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Gone by 2030: 24 Items That Will Soon Be Obsolete

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.

Thomas Smith

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Egg Prices Will Change Dramatically This Year

Egg prices have already retreated sharply from last year's record highs, and a new government forecast suggests shoppers could see substantial savings throughout the rest of 2026.

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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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Eat Like No One Else

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Before You Buy Watermelon This August, Here Are 5 Things You Should Know

As the calendar turns to August, here are 5 things you should know about buying watermelon this month. We are now in the peak of watermelon season. It doesn't get any better than this. While there will still be some in September, right now is when the most watermelons should be available.

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Thomas Smith

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Chick-fil-A's 11-Year Winning Streak Is Over and Another Sandwich Chain Is #1

Chick-fil-A's 11-Year Winning Streak Is Over -- A Sandwich Chain Is the New No. 1. For more than a decade, Chick-fil-A appeared unbeatable in one of the restaurant industry's most closely watched customer-satisfaction rankings.

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Jim O’Rear

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Florida Man’s Poop Fight Goes Completely Off the Rails.

Folks, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Florida is the only place where a disagreement over dog poop can apparently escalate into a felony case, an assault with a scooter, and enough body-cam footage to make Netflix start taking notes.

Leesburg, FL · 4d

Greg Wilson, CFA

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Turn Clutter into Cash: 21 Household Items You Can Sell Right Now

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.

Kateable

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This Old-School Herb Was Used to Treat Anxiety Before Pills Existed

Long before anxiety medication existed, people turned to herbs like lemon balm to calm a racing mind. It's one of those old-school remedies that's been quietly doing its job for centuries, and it's become one of my go to herbs whenever I need to unwind after a long day with the littles. 😊

Eat Like No One Else

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Gum Drops Grapes Have Arrived in Stores — Here's 5 Things You Need to Know

Now arriving in grocery stores are the Gum Drops grapes from Grapery. Learn what you need to know about them as the season gets underway. This past week, I spotted my first bags of Gum Drops grapes from Grapery at a Fred Meyer store in Oregon. I wanted to share with you some things you need to know about these grapes before you pick up a bag or two of them in the grocery store.

Oregon · 27d

Greg Wilson, CFA

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Are You Upper Class? 24 Signs Someone Is Really Upper Class And Not Fake Rich

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.

Greg Wilson, CFA

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30 Foods You Should Avoid Refrigerating and What Happens If You Do

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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24 Items You Should Always Buy With Cash

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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Thomas Smith

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Massive 19.1 Million Salmonella Egg Recall Is Sadly Expanding With More People Sick

A massive egg recall has taken a more serious turn as federal health officials investigate a multistate Salmonella outbreak involving nearly 19.1 million eggs. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has now placed the Midwest Poultry Services recall in Class I, its most serious risk category. The designation means exposure to the recalled product could cause serious health consequences or death.

Texas · 4d

Bucks County Beacon

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ICE Reaches New High in Monthly Arrests by Deploying New Tactics

Federal immigration agents are employing new tactics — from arresting academics at airports to setting up a checkpoint at a popular creek in a National Forest — to boost their arrest numbers, leading to more arrests in July than in any previous month of the Trump administration.

Margaret Minnicks

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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 · 16d

Kateable

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This Stops Muscle Aches Almost Instantly—No Ibuprofen Needed

There's something deeply satisfying about reaching for a small tin of homemade salve instead of a store-bought product filled with synthetic ingredients you can barely pronounce.

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Thomas Smith

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Never Put These 7 Containers in the Microwave, Safety Experts Warn

Reheating food in the wrong container can create sparks, start a fire, melt packaging or cause dangerously hot steam to erupt when the lid is opened. The safest rule is simple: Transfer food to cookware clearly labeled for microwave use. The USDA's microwave safety guidance specifically warns against several common packages that were designed for storage or transportation rather than heating.

Dianna Carney

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10-Week-Old Puppy Who Was "Put Out of a Car" Now Looking For New Home

Meet Army, a sweet young puppy who is hoping to put his traumatic past behind him and find a bright future. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Army after he came into their care. According to the rescue, “This poor boy was put out of a car in Tennessee, but he's shaken off the past and is looking forward to a better future with you!” He is now living with a loving foster family while he awaits what comes next.

Massachusetts · 6d

Eat Like No One Else

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The One Apple I'm Buying This Year Before Honeycrisp

The apple variety you don't want to miss out on before you pick up any Honeycrisp apples this season. Apple season has begun. Early season apple varieties are starting to come off the trees. While many people wait for the start of Honeycrisp, there are several great apples that you should be looking out for first. I want to share about one of those apples today - Zestar!

Thomas Smith

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Never Charge Your Phone in These 5 Places, Experts Warn

Charging a phone may feel completely routine, but the place where you plug it in can affect the device's temperature, battery health and even your personal data. Modern phones include safeguards designed to manage heat and stop charging under dangerous conditions. Those protections, however, cannot compensate for every risky location, damaged accessory or compromised charging port.

Kateable

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I Quit Buying Toilet Bowl Cleaner

For years, buying toilet bowl cleaner was just another item on my grocery list. I'd use it once, put the bottle back under the sink, and buy another one when it ran out. Eventually, I realized I could make a simple homemade version with ingredients I already kept around the house. It cleans the toilet, freshens the bowl, and takes just a couple of minutes to put together.

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