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Hello North DFW! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Stars on Ice with Olympic skaters, Taste 2026 for student scholarships, and Holi Festival of Colors + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.

📰 In the news

Scholarships that change lives: Taste 2026 will return to Plano on March 5 with more than a dozen chefs and an auction, raising funds for the Hendrick Scholarship Foundation supporting Plano ISD students — see how Taste supports students.

Skating without judges’ scores: Stars on Ice will bring Plano’s Amber Glenn and Olympic skater Ilia Malinin to Allen on May 29, mixing elite skating and music, with tickets starting at $49 — get all the details.

American Heart Association-led lifesaving effort: Fort Worth police will outfit patrol cars with AEDs to boost cardiac arrest survival. The first 115 come from local foundation support, with a goal of covering all 450 vehicles — read the full story.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Watch PPA Tour stars in McKinney
• Compete at Frisco Skate Comp Reunion 2026
• Celebrate Holi with colors and music
• This top-tier home warranty is 50% off right now

🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+

Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance

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As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.

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Two-wheeled adventure fix: If your bike’s been sulking in the garage, Cadence Cyclery gets you rolling with gear, quick service, pro fittings, and rentals to test something new. There’s Wattage Coffee inside for pre-ride fuel, and a McKinney loop suddenly sounds obvious.

Tapas that spark joy: When snack cravings crash into dinner plans, Bulla Gastrobar lands the sweet spot with shareable Spanish plates, sangría, and that lively Legacy West buzz. Bring a friend or three, then roam from patatas bravas to croquetas to a surprise bite you didn’t know you needed.

Movie night, upgraded: Flix Brewhouse Frisco/Little Elm mixes first-run flicks with house-brewed beer and legit eats brought to your recliner. When the week’s hectic, sink in, sip, and let them handle dinner and the plot twists…low effort, high cozy.

Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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🥕 McKinney Farmers Market @ Chestnut Square | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – McKinney’s favorite Chestnut Square market keeps rolling through winter, with local produce, grass-fed meats, tamales, and artisan finds that actually earn drawer space. Drop off your knives for sharpening, shop a bit, then pretend you ‘foraged’ it all. Peak Saturday, minimal fuss.

♻ Electronic Recycling @ First United Methodist Church Plano | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – If you’ve been meaning to evict that graveyard of cables, flip phones, and dusty monitors, this monthly drive-through electronics recycling is your moment. Stay in the car, let volunteers unload, most small stuff is free, bigger beasts may cost, check the City of Plano’s list.

🌈 2026 Holi Festival of Colors @ Swadeshi Plaza of Frisco | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Holi is blasting into town with hourly color throws, a live DJ and dhol, live singing, and high-energy dance shows. Think joyful mayhem you can actually plan for, with vendor booths, food and drinks for purchase, and yes, free parking.

🚗 Spring Fling Car-nival @ BrinkerElementary | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Consider this the civilized version of trick-or-treating, now bumped to November 15 because weather had other plans. Over 20 local businesses will deck out trunks with kid-friendly games and candy, so your goblins score loot while you mingle, it’s free, and restrooms are not included.

🍪 Mom & Me – Spring Fling Cookie Decorating Class @ Tipsy Crawfish Event Center | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – An afternoon at Tipsy Crawfish means you and your kid elbow-deep in pastel icing, each with your own cookie set, no perfection required. A guided, kid-friendly pace delivers laughs, low pressure, and actual eye contact, plus 15% off food and early happy hour.

🎗 Honoring Breast Cancer Warriors @ Twelve Cowboys Way | Saturday (3/7) at 5:30 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to show up for something that matters, this is it. Our community honors breast cancer warriors with life-like 3D keepsakes, shared stories, and connection. Register ahead, bring your heart, your neighbor, and a tissue, just in case.

🦞 Hearts and Tails Crawfish Boil @ Three Empires Brewing Co. | Sunday (3/8) at 12:00 PM – Crack into a proper crawfish boil for a good cause with Little Hearts of Hope, plus cold drinks, live music, and yard games the kids will actually use. The dessert auction stars king cakes from Frisco’s King Cake Lady, so wear elastic, not pride.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 North DFW report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 77°F – Low: 65°F – Precip: 53%

A chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 9pm and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 80°F – Low: 67°F – Precip: 45%

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 80, with temperatures falling to around 78 in the afternoon. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

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