City Of Plano Named Among Forbes’ Best Employers In Texas

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.

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 · 19d

Eat Like No One Else

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

One of my favorite grapes of the year is now arriving in stores. Here is what you should know about Tear Drops grapes. Tear Drops are a unique seedless green grape, that have a more elongated shape, than being round. They were introduced in 2020 by Grapery, out of California. Originally there was another variety called Tear Drops that were a red grape. They were originally called Witch Fingers grapes. But they were discontinued because they proved difficult to grow. Now the green grapes are the only variety in Grapery's Tear Drops line.

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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Thomas Smith

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19 Million Eggs Recalled Over Salmonella Risk -- How to Check Your Carton

Nearly 19.1 million eggs sold under several familiar grocery-store brands are being recalled because they may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis. Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. announced the voluntary recall on July 22, covering 1,589,577 dozen white and brown cage-free shell eggs produced at two farms in Texas.

Texas · 22d

Margaret Minnicks

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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.

Ashburn, VA · 16d

The Coconut Mama

Popular Texas restaurant to close after nearly 10 years as construction delays take toll

A popular Dallas restaurant is preparing to close its doors after nearly a decade in business. The Deep Ellum eatery says prolonged construction and delays to a major street project…

Dallas, TX · 2d

Greg Wilson, CFA

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

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.

Eat Like No One Else

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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Eat Like No One Else

The Steak Cut Most People Overlook (But It Can Be Surprisingly Tender)

Don't overlook the Chuck Eye steak when shopping for steaks at the grocery store. If cooked right, they can be tender with a ton of beefy flavor. To find the Chuck Eye on a cow you must go to the front of the animal, near the head. This part of the cow has a lot of flavor but the muscles do a lot of work so they can be tough.

Thomas Smith

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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Greg Wilson, CFA

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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Lincoln Square Media

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America Has No President

Teddy Roosevelt. Harry Truman. Dwight Eisenhower. They were not always popular. They certainly never wielded “unitary executive” authority. But they all tried to lead our big, complicated nation and faithfully execute the laws passed by Congress.

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Thomas Smith

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.

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Eat Like No One Else

The One Mistake People Make When Bringing Home Tomatoes

Let me share why putting your tomatoes directly into the fridge when you bring them home might be a mistake. Years ago I learned from Alton Brown that putting tomatoes in the fridge was a no-no. The reason being that the flavor of the tomato will forever be changed once they have gone below a certain temperature. Alton says that.

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 · 22d

Greg Wilson, CFA

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

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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David Heitz

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How marijuana turns your bed into a cloud

The author used artificial intelligence in the crafting of this report. You don’t notice your bed most nights. It’s just there — a rectangle you collapse into after a day that felt like a fist. But take a couple hits, let the THC settle into your bloodstream like a warm tide, and suddenly your bed isn’t a bed. It’s a cloud. A womb. A gravitational event. A place where your bones finally stop negotiating with the world.

Greg Wilson, CFA

20 Mistakes Everyone Makes When Cooking On An Electric Stove Top

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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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 · 12d

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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ChefManiac

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This Fried Bologna Sandwich Fed Families Through Hard Times—and Somehow Still Tastes Like Home

There is something deeply nostalgic about bologna sizzling in a hot skillet until the edges curl, brown, and turn just a little crisp. Piled onto soft bread with mustard, mayonnaise, cheese, or whatever the kitchen had on hand, this humble sandwich became a dependable meal when grocery budgets were tight and nothing went to waste. The warm, salty bologna against the soft bread delivers the kind of simple comfort that does not need fancy ingredients to be satisfying. It is cheap, quick, and full of the old-fashioned flavor many people remember from childhood kitchens, lunch counters, and meals made during leaner times.

Greg Wilson, CFA

12 Foods You Can Eat A Lot Of, And Not Get Fat (According To a Registered Dietitian)

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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Letters from Leo

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Nun Arrested By ICE Walking to Mass Speaks Out

Sister Leticia “Letty” Ugboaja held a press conference at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in McAllen, Texas, on Thursday and spoke publicly for the first time about her June 28 arrest by federal agents who handcuffed her on her way to Mass.

Mcallen, TX · 21d

Greg Wilson, CFA