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UTD Global Expands University’s Academic Outreach

City of Richardson to Relocate Historic Miss Belle’s House to Huffhines Park

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10/23/2025 - Community Event - Rocktoberfest Presented by Texas Counter Fitters

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 8/7 8:30A

Texas Counter Fitters invites you to our third annual ROCKTOBERFEST! With multiple stages and performances, you can rock out with one of our bands or watch Broadway Dallas students perform live. Enjoy...

08/13/2025 - Business Network - August 13

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 8/5 11:21P

Join us every Wednesday at the IQ HQ for the Richardson Business Network Breakfast, fostering connections among local professionals. Whether you re a seasoned entrepreneur or...

City of Richardson to Relocate Historic Miss Belle’s House to Huffhines Park

Richardson Today 8/5 9:00A Bill Conrad

The City of Richardson is preparing to move Miss Belle’s House to a permanent location at Huffhines Park, 200 N. Plano Rd. The two-story Victorian home, originally built between 1886 and 1889, is one...

09/11/2025 - Women in Leadership Quarterly Luncheon

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 8/4 2:54P

Presented by Influence that resonates in business and beyond True influence isn t about titles it s about presence, clarity, and connection. At this Women in Leadership Luncheon, entrepreneur and...

08/28/2025 - Member Orientation

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 8/4 2:54P

Whether you re a new member, need a quick refresher, or just curious about what the Richardson Chamber has to offer, our Member Orientation is the perfect place to start! Join...

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Summer to Fall Transitional Styles Under $100

Tanya Foster 8/5 3:00A Tanya Foster

Today let's talk summer to fall transitional styles. We are entering into that tricky season where it's hard to know what to wear. Let's take a look at some transitional pieces that are not only chic,...

A Taste of Luxury at Fairmont Dallas Pyramid Restaurant for DFW Restaurant Week

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 8/1 5:50A Culver Public Relations

Experience elevated dining in the heart of downtown Dallas as Pyramid Restaurant at Fairmont Dallas proudly participates in DFW Restaurant Week 2025 for the entire month of August. Known for its...

Local Company Taking their Expertise International to Build Homes

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 8/1 4:47A Carolyn Alvey

A team of 20 employees from Farmers Branch-based Expo Home Improvement will travel to Siguatepeque, Honduras August 2-9 to build five homes for five local families in need. Known for transforming...

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UTD Global Expands University’s Academic Outreach

UT Dallas News Center 8/7 3:00A mxj142230

Dr. Poonam Kumar is the director of UTD Global, which will use online and hybrid platforms to strengthen global partnerships and bring educational experiences to learners worldwide. UTD Global, a new...

Camp Kindles Kids’ Diploma Dreams with University Experience

UT Dallas News Center 8/7 12:00A mxj142230

By Veronica Gonzalez Clad in a New York Giants jersey, former NFL linebacker Keith Davis towered onstage in a lecture hall at The University of Texas at Dallas overlooking a sea of rainbow-colored...

UT Dallas reverses decision to cut track programs after feedback from community

CBS Dallas- Ft. Worth Education 7/31 7:08A Julia Falcon

Just a few days after announcing it would cut track and field programs , the University of Texas at Dallas is reversing the decision. A letter from the university's president...

Here's where to get free backpacks, school supplies, immunizations in North Texas before classes...

CBS Dallas- Ft. Worth Education 7/29 7:17A CBS Texas Staff

With the first day of school quickly approaching, some school districts and organizations are holding events to help North Texas children get ready. Events include backpack...

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Rosé to Rebuild: Texas Hill Country Wine Tasting for Flood Relief

Texas Winer Lover 8/8 1:09A Jeff Cope

Press Release Texas Hill Country Wineries (THCW), the trade association representing 69 member wineries in the Texas Hill Country, in partnership with Horseshoe Bay Resort,...

The Get Together Launches as the First Boxed Texas Wine

Texas Winer Lover 8/7 12:22A Jeff Cope

Photo by Big Thirst Press Release In a bold move that blends Texas terroir with modern wine trends, acclaimed Texas winery owner Ron Yates is proud to unveil The Get...

Sweet Treats & Tail Wags: SusieCakes Celebrates Summer with a Dog-Friendly Dessert Collection

Crave DFW 8/4 9:19A Steven Doyle

SusieCakes is turning up the charm—and the tail wags—this summer with its new Dog Days of Summer collection, available now through August 31 at all SusieCakes locations. The limited-edition lineup...

The Village Dallas Launches Limited-Time Taste of Summer Culinary Program

Crave DFW 8/4 5:49A Steven Doyle

The Village Dallas introduces Taste of Summer, a new limited-time culinary and cocktail program, now available through the end of the season. Curated by Executive Chef Eduardo Osorio alongside the...

Zatar in Deep Ellum Offers Tranquility & a Great Dining Experience

Crave DFW 8/1 9:04A Steven Doyle

Zatar Lebanese Tapas & Bar , located on Commerce Street in the heart of Deep Ellum , brings an intimate and ingredient-forward approach to Middle Eastern dining. Specializing in mezze—the Lebanese...

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Your Weekly Dose of Outfit Inspo!??

The Sister Studio 8/8 1:24A Jennifer Reed

TGIF, my friends! I can t believe the end of summer (at least for us!) is here. My kids start school next week and I feel like this summer has truly gone by in the blink of an eye. I ve been trying to...

WHY EVERY WOMAN OVER 50 NEEDS A GREAT T-SHIRT DRESS

The Middle Page 8/6 8:50A Cathy Williamson

Why Every Woman Over 50 Needs a Great T-Shirt Dress (Now and Into Fall) Let s talk about one of the most underrated pieces in a woman s wardrobe: the t-shirt dress . If you re over 50 and living in...

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Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward arrested for second time in 2 months

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/8 3:07A Associated Press

It was unclear if the second arrest was related to the first.

Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson suffers leg injury at practice

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/8 2:45A Associated Press

Coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters that he didn’t have any update on his condition, but said it was difficult to watch it happen.

Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson leaves practice after being hit in the back

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/8 2:45A Associated Press

Ferguson stayed down on his back for several minutes, with teammates surrounding him, but he was able to get up under his own power.

Prescott cites his history with ownership and is upbeat Micah Parsons will remain with Cowboys

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/8 2:40A Associated Press

His own experience is why Prescott remains confident star defensive end Micah Parsons will be a Cowboy for this season and beyond.

Schottenheimer's Cowboys keep things vanilla on purpose, won't unleash until games matter

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 8/7 12:25P Cowboys Wire

Brian Schotteheimer is playing things close to the vest in preseason, leading to a vanilla and uninspiring showing form the Cowboys

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North Texas area's largest hospitals, 2025

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/8 12:00A

ABOUT THE LIST: DBJ combined multiple data sources for this list, including hospital surveys; Texas Acute Care Hospital Utilization Reports from 2023 and 2024 from the Texas...

New clinic opens in North Texas community considered a health care desert

Spectrum Local News Health 8/6 5:32A Valencia Jones

A 2024 Tarleton University study shows over 75% of Texas counties lack adequate access to medical specialists.

UT Southwestern again named region's top hospital by US News

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/30 7:35A Paul Livengood

U.S. News has a new list of the best hospitals in North Texas and across the state. Hospitals are ranked overall and by specialty.

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Cranberry Sauce BBQ Meatballs: A Sweet and Tangy Twist on a Classic

Cooking Chew 8/7 9:37A Andi Reis

A delicious and easy recipe for Cranberry BBQ Meatballs. Perfect for a party, these sweet and tangy meatballs are a welcome twist on a classic. The post Cranberry Sauce BBQ...

Air Fryer Zucchini

Love and Lemons 8/7 2:48A Jeanine Donofrio

This air fryer zucchini recipe is a quick and easy side dish for busy weeknights. It cooks in about 10 minutes and requires just 6 basic ingredients, but it still comes out...

Grilled Chicken Pineapple Kabobs

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/6 11:00P Krista

Pineapple Chicken Kabobs are perfect for summer grilling! These simple kabobs are threaded with tender marinated chicken, juicy pineapple, and red onion, then finished on the grill to lock in all the...

Eating Healthy While Traveling: A Comprehensive Guide for On-the-Go Nutrition

Fit Men Cook 8/5 9:24P Kevin Curry

Let s be real eating healthy while travelling is a big deal. You re always on the move, your schedule is, to say the least, full, and a lot of the time, the food around you...

Love & Lemons Cooking Club – August!

Love and Lemons 8/5 6:54A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Our Cooking Club is a fun way to celebrate the Love & Lemons community of readers. The concept is super simple—each month, I choose a recipe. You make it, and you leave a...