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Social media chatter about ‘dog fighting ring’ targeting Grand Prairie pets is rehash of 2017 threat The city’s animal shelter says that while officials take dog fighting ‘very seriously,’ a post that’s again circulating on social media does not refer to a real threat. A dog waits in a pen at the Grand Prairie Animal Shelter, photographed on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. (Louis DeLuca/The Dallas Morning News)(Staff Photographer) A post on neighborhood website NextDoor warning residents ...

Collin County plans COVID-19 vaccine mega centers as McKinney launches new online resource The McKinney Fire Department has given about 800 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine as the state’s immunization campaign continues. David Bishop of Bedford receives a COVID-19 vaccination from Arlington Fire Lt. Joshua Jones at Esports Stadium Arlington & Expo Center, a mass vaccination site in Arlington, Texas, Monday, January 11, 2021. The hub site is distributing over 2,000 vaccinations a day.(Tom Fox / ...

Look inside this $1.5 million Southlake townhouse in the heart of Town Square At 4,000-plus square feet, the Garden District brownstone has four bedrooms and four-and-one-half baths. The $1.55-million townhome is located in Southlake Town Square.(Courtesy Engel & Völkers) What about a hop, skip and a jump away from Barnes & Noble, Trader Joes and Starbucks? It’s all possible for whoever buys a 4,200-square-foot townhouse that is located in Southlake Town Square and currently on the market f...

McKinney is offering curbside Christmas tree pickup for composting Through Jan. 16, the city will pick up trees at homes, while apartment residents and businesses can drop off at area locations. McKinney will collect Christmas trees left out by homeowners through January 16.(File - Staff Photo) The city of McKinney is continuing its own yuletide tradition this year — collecting Christmas trees for composting. Through Jan. 16, Waste Connections will pick up trees at homes. Businesses and apart...

Grand Prairie will recycle your electronics, for free The event is set for Wednesday at City Hall. Grand Prairie will recycle old electronics for free on Jan. 6.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer) Grand Prairie’s next recycling event will happen at City Hall on Wednesday. Electronics recycling events are scheduled throughout the year. The events are free, according to the city’s website, but space is limited. Interested parties are encouraged to register either online or by calling 972-237-8159....

Hard-to-find Cambodian food is now on the menu in Grand Prairie Restaurant owner Joseph Be has opened Apsara Thai and Cambodian, as well as two other restaurants, at Asia Times Square Lort cha is a popular Cambodian dish served at Aspara Thai and Cambodian restaurant.(Courtesy Aspara Thai and Cambodian) Restaurant owner Joseph Be is a busy guy. This month, he’s debuted three concepts at Asia Times Square, the revamped destination shopping center located at 2625 W. Pioneer Parkway in Grand Pra...

Meet the Southlake chef who’s cooked for the Texas Rangers and ‘The Real Housewives’ Alex Fioroni and his wife, Ingrid, have expanded their Southlake business, The Nutrition Chef, just in time for those New Year’s resolutions. Alex Fioroni is the nutritionist and cook behind Southlake-based The Nutrition Chef.(Courtesy The Nutrition Chef) The Nutrition Chef, which got its start catering to celebrities and athletes, is expanding its Southlake operation in order to better serve all its cl...

Grand Prairie reminds residents: Fireworks are illegal on New Year’s Eve (and any other day) Fireworks can destroy property, frighten pets and cause a bevy of other problems, the city says. Grand Prairie is cautioning against the use of fireworks this New Years Eve.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer) The city of Grand Prairie wants to wish everyone a happy New Year but cautions residents not to shoot off fireworks on New Year’s Eve. “We want everyone to have a safe and happy New Year’s … b...

California couple to open restaurant in downtown McKinney David and Jaylene Hall are set to open Urban Grill and Wine Bar this spring. Urban Grill and Wine Bar is set to open in downtown McKinney in March.(Courtesy Urban Grill and Wine Bar) Add David and Jaylene Hall to the growing ex-Californian demographic in Collin County. The couple, who just moved to McKinney, are expanding their Orange County restaurant Urban Grill and Wine Bar with a new location. “We started this business in 2012, exp...

Grand Prairie will hold special election to fill Jim Swafford’s council seat after his death from COVID-19 The District 2 council member died Dec. 1 from complications from the virus. Grand Prairie City Council member Jim Swafford passed away from COVID-19 on Dec. 1.(City of Grand Prairie / Courtesy) Grand Prairie will hold a special election to fill former council member Jim Swafford’s District 2 seat, following his death from COVID-19 complications on Dec. 1. The special election is set f...