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Texas To-Do List: Armor Brewing Co.
Texas To-Do List: Armor Brewing
Looking for an ideal spot for a fancy date night or a family lunch? Look no further than Armor Brewing in Allen, as this place always has something brewing.
ALLEN, Texas – Looking for an ideal spot for a fancy date night or a family lunch? Look no further than Armor Brewing Co. in Allen, as this place always has something brewing.
Mike and Jenn Todryk, the star of HGTV’s “No Demo Reno,” started Armor Brewing after launching Armor Coffee Co.
Armor Brewing is not just a full-scale brewing operation but also a full-service restaurant and bar, serving as a community connection point.
“Everything in Armor is built through experience. Right? So, whether you’re in this taproom, you’re having a beer with a buddy, or on a date night with your significant other, or want to just come hang out and play darts with people. We have places for each individual or group or couple to build to have something that’s for them,” said owner Mike Todryk.
Armor Brewing has live bands on Fridays and Saturdays and a large grass area that is great for kids.
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You may come to the brewery for their 24 tap selection, but don’t overlook their food menu.
“We are making everything scratch. This is a true scratch kitchen. And likewise, we brew everything in-house here. We use really great ingredients. We manage and handle our water filtration system with precision because it’s really important,” Todryk said.
Every purchase you make at Armor Brewing actually helps someone in need.
“1% of all proceeds will go towards a charitable outreach. I want time for my employees and then profits to be able to go back to the place that matters the most and are two targets are Children Advocacy and Veteran and First Responder Outreach,” Todryk explained.
The two organizations are held close to Armor Brewing’s Heart, especially because their brand has such a strong veteran component.
“We say ‘brewed by veterans, enjoyed by everyone.’ And it’s the truth. I’m a prior armor officer, hence the name armor. And it’s sort of a nod to my past as a military officer. But my head brewer Brian actually a prior veteran as well. Haley, who is our marketing director, she’s a prior Blackhawk pilot. So yeah, pretty cool,” Todryk said.
Even though it is a brewery, it is family-friendly.
“We love families coming here. It’s really we encourage it. We want people to come and have a place to be with their family. Generally speaking, around 9 p.m., most of the kids are leaving anyway and we do stay open till midnight on the weekends. So, we’re seeing the older crowd coming in. In the end, you know, the people that are 21 plus hang out here,” said Todryk.
Armor Brewing constantly has something going on, so we recommend checking their website and social media for updates.
“We have music every weekend, we’re having a dart league, we’ll have a pickleball league over here. We’ll eventually going to have trivia nights and things like that. We’ll be bringing people in on the off nights to go have a lot of fun,” Todryk said.
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Rain and storms ahead for North Texas after warm, humid Friday
Warm, humid and windy conditions continue for North Texas on Friday as air flow from the south pulls in Gulf moisture. Mostly cloudy skies are in store, with highs in the low 80s and wind gusts up to 35 mph.
Overnight, storms will approach the region from the northwest, most likely arriving in North Texas between 3 and 7 a.m. The system will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms, with the potential for some stronger storms capable of wind gusts up to 60 mph and small hail.
The rain will continue for most of Saturday morning. North Texas will dry out from north to south in the afternoon.
The front also brings a steep drop in temperatures, with highs on Saturday topping out in the low to mid-60s.
Temperatures on Sunday morning will drop into the 40s, but sunshine will return in the afternoon with highs in the 70s.
Next week will start off with highs in the 70s and a chance of rain on Tuesday before temperatures rise into the 80s again.
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Texans get some of the largest tax returns in the country, study finds
FILE-In this photo illustration, a 1040 Individual Income Tax Return document is seen on a desk on April 15, 2024 in North Haledon, New Jersey. (Photo illustration by Michael Bocchieri/Getty Images)
In a year of record-breaking tax returns, a new study finds that Texas is seeing the second-largest average returns in the nation.
Upgradedpoints.com found that the national average is nearly $3,600, but Texas residents are seeing nearly a thousand more than that this year. They used numbers from the IRS in conducting the study.
Texas-sized tax returns
By the numbers:
In Texas, the average refund was $4,344, slightly below the average in Florida, which leads the nation at $4,433. The state had the second-largest overall filing volume: 13.6 million returns filed and over 9.7 million (71.3%) receiving a refund, the study found.
The Texas county with the highest average return was Shackelford County, located west of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, at $7,375. Most wage brackets saw returns closer to average, with those earning $50-$100K per year averaging $4,249. However, their average appears to have been imbalanced by the $200K+ earners, who saw an average refund of $105,163.
What is the penalty for filing taxes late?
Dig deeper:
The failure to file penalty applies if you didn’t file your tax return by the due date (including extensions).
By the numbers:
The penalty is 5% of your unpaid taxes for each month that a return is late, up to 25% of the total unpaid, for individuals and most business tax returns, according to the IRS.
You’ll know if you owe a penalty because you’ll receive a notice letter from the IRS.
2026 tax brackets
Your tax filing could also look different next year if your tax bracket is adjusted. Keep that in mind if you plan to switch jobs, or earn or lose some income.
Because of inflation adjustments, income thresholds for the two lowest brackets rose by about 4%, while higher brackets increased by roughly 2.3% compared with 2025 levels.
READ MORE: 2026 tax brackets vs. 2025: Here’s what’s changed, other things to know
2026 tax deduction
For tax year 2026, the standard deduction increased to $32,200 for married couples filing jointly. For single taxpayers and married individuals filing separately, the standard deduction rose to $16,100 for tax year 2026, and for heads of households, the standard deduction will be $24,150.
2027 tax filing season
Consult a tax professional now if you have any questions or concerns about your tax-filing situation come January 2027.
The Source: Information in this article comes from upgradedpoints.com and previous FOX Local reporting.
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