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Six Ineligible Players Just Blew Up a High School Program, and Nobody's Buying the Coach's Story
Nba logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Jason Russell, the head football coach and athletic director for Blue Ridge High School in North Texas, just got slapped with a two-year suspension, running all the way through […]
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Nobody Is Shocked That This Texas City Was Just Named One Of The Happiest In America
Somewhere between the perfectly maintained parks and the smell of something incredible coming from a food hall the size of a small country, Plano, Texas quietly became one of the happiest cities in America. And honestly, once you spend a little time here, the only surprising thing is that it...
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Commerce falls to Liberty-Eylau in Bi-District round
MOUNT PLEASANT- The Commerce Tigers fall out of the 2026 UIL playoffs with a bi-district loss to the Liberty-Eylau Leopards, 35-28. A normally prolific Commerce offense put up some big plays in the second half after managing just seven points in the first, but it was not enough to overcome a highly talented Liberty-Eylau defense.
Allen American
Allen firing on all cylinders in bi-district shutout of Hebron
ALLEN – The Allen football team navigated its District 6-6A schedule with seven wins by an average of 53.1 points, and the No. 2-ranked team in Class 6A didn’t break that stride while ringing in the playoffs on Thursday. The Eagles played all the greatest hits from their unblemished regular season, from finding the end zone on each of their six first-half possessions to generating multiple non-offensive touchdowns to fuel a 73-0 rout of Hebron in the 6A Division I bi-district round from Eagle Stadium. “The coaches do such a great job of preparing them, and these kids have been so consistent going all the way back to January with the way they work,” said Lee Wiginton, Allen head coach. “Even going back to boot camp, there was never a time when they accomplished something and took a step back. It’s always clearing one hurdle and getting ready for the next one because they’re so driven and they’re so competitive.” Games like Thursday have scoured the nationally ranked Eagles’ 2026 campaign, which has featured four games with at least 49 points scored by halftime and five outings with a first-half defensive shutout. Allen checked both boxes on Thursday, amassing a
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Lovely Garden Roots
Plano Senior High Removed the Memorial Garden Where Evan Johnson's Family Planted a Tree, and 1,667 People Have Signed a Petition to Bring It Back
Plano ISD says memorial items from Plano Senior High are in storage, while 1,667 people have signed a petition for a new memorial garden honoring Evan Johnson.
Allen American
Things to do this week!
A guide to events of interest and government meetings across Allen, Carrollton, Celina, Coppell, Flower Mound, Frisco, Lake Dallas, Lewisville, Little Elm, McKinney, Mesquite, Plano, Rowlett and The Colony. Plano Flags of Honor 2026 – 10th Anniversary City: Plano Date: Nov. 13 Time: Various times Location: Oak Point Event Field Description: The annual patriotic display honors veterans and military service members. Admission is free. ’Neath the Wreath Holiday Gift Market City: Plano Date: Nov. 12-15 Time: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 13 Location: Plano Event Center Description: The Junior League of Collin County's holiday market features more than 125 merchants selling gifts, seasonal décor, clothing, jewelry and gourmet items. Plano Comedy Festival City: Plano Date: Nov. 13 Time: Various times Location: Mic Drop Comedy Plano Description: The comedy festival features performances by comedians, including Jason Salmon at 7 p.m. McKinney Holiday Trade Days City: McKinney Date: Nov. 13-15 Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: Third Monday Trade Days, 4550 W. University Drive Description: Vendors will sell antiques, collectibles, clothing, home décor, pet supplies and other merchandise. The event also features food trucks and live music. Stamp Scrap Art Tour City: Mesquite Date: Nov. 13-15 Time: 6-9 p.m. Nov. 13 for the separate
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Iraq War Veteran Gets Mortgage-Free Home in Anna, Texas, After Years in RVs
Branden Cason and his family were handed the keys to a new home in Anna, Texas, on Veterans Day, a fresh start for a veteran who was medically retired from the Army after sustaining a traumatic brain injury and other wounds in an improvised explosive device blast during a deployment to Iraq. The home came through Operation Homefront's Permanent Homes for Veterans program, with support from homebuilder Pulte, and the Cason family will own it outright, mortgage-free, once they complete the program.
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Allen American
Football Playoff Preview: Top storylines, teams, players as the postseason begins
The brackets are set, and the high school football playoffs are about to officially get underway. Thursday marks the beginning of the bi-district round, as teams throughout the area begin vying for the opportunity to compete for a state championship. It’s a feat that Frisco Lone Star nearly accomplished last season after making a run to the Class 5A Division I state championship game. Meanwhile, Allen and Celina finished out their respective campaigns as state semifinalists. With those programs and plenty others back in the postseason mix this time around, Star Local Media previews the local action ahead. Storylines Eagle eyes on the prize All season long, Allen has had the look of one of the very best teams in the state. The Eagles went unbeaten against an opening slate of Duncanville, DeSoto, Southlake Carroll and Prosper and did so by a collective score of 183-69. Allen hasn’t slowed since, running the table in 6-6A at 7-0 with an average margin of victory of 53.1 points. The Eagles did so despite replacing 40 seniors from last season and entrusting key roles to several underclassmen – a learning curve that sophomores like quarterback Ty Snell (1,781 passing yards, 30 total touchdowns),
Timeless Dishes
KFC Doubles Rewards Points Through Nov. 30 and More Than Doubles Its Free-Food Menu
KFC Rewards members earn 2X points on app and KFC.com orders through Nov. 30, and the Secret Recipe Vault grows to 24 free items and combos. The post KFC Doubles Rewards Points Through Nov. 30 and More Than Doubles Its Free-Food Menu appeared first on Timeless Dishes .
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Inflatable turkeys take over McKinney historic district
If you were to take a stroll in McKinney's historic district, you are almost guaranteed to see a few inflatable turkeys hanging out in people's yards. Some of them are simply sitting there. Some are small. Some are 25 feet tall. Some have accessories. Some aren't even turkeys, but dinosaurs in disguise.