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The Dallas Zoo Has Been Nominated for Two USAToday Awards

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 4/19 10:00A Riley Heruska

For the first time in sixteen years, the Dallas Zoo has recently welcomed hippopotamuses to their expansive location. Through the addition of a 2.1-acre exhibit for these new arrivals, the zoo has...

Martha Stewart to Be Dallas Arboretum's Great Contributor Award Honoree and Speaker on May 11

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 4/19 8:14A Juliette DC

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens Artscape Chairwoman, Kaki Hopkins, announced that the most famous name in gardening, entertaining and decorating, Martha Stewart, is the Great Contributor to...

Large & Small Gifts Boost Inclusive Playground Fund-Raising Total

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 4/19 5:27A Tom Brooks

A pair of large gifts vaulted fund raising totals for Richardsons first Inclusive Playground to more than $210,000 about 84 percent -- of the $250,000 goal. The B.B Owen Trust recently donated...

How the DFW Area Is Celebrating Earth Day This Weekend

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 4/18 5:00P Rita Cook

Dallas does Earth Day well. In fact, Dallas EARTHx , formerly known as Earth Day Texas, is now the largest earth festival in the country, but it began just like most festivals: small and with a big...

The North Texas Teen Book Festival Is Happening This Weekend

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 4/18 8:00A Riley Heruska

On April 21, thousands of young adult readers will flock to the Irving Convention Center for a day full of books, author signings, speakers, and general literature love. The festival hopes to inspire...

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Dwayne Szot to lead art activity at The Warren Center’s Celebration April 21

Art News DFW 4/19 3:27P Marisela Martin

DALLAS (April 17, 2018)— The Warren Center , a nonprofit agency that advocates for and serves children impacted by developmental disabilities and their families, will...

10 Tips for Camping at Big Bend National Park

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 4/17 11:00A Riley Heruska

About eight hours from the DFW metroplex, nestled along the border between the United States and Mexico, lies one of the most underrated national parks in the country. Big Bend's isolated location and...

Dog Haus Biergarten

The Dallas Socials 4/17 7:16A Betsy

With new restaurants popping up through DFW, it s hard to keep up. My husband and I try to eat our way through Dallas but it s hard to choose which restaurant to try. Recently, we discovered Dog Haus...

Teta Smith demo on Abstraction April 17 in Irving

Art News DFW 4/13 6:13A webmaster

The April Irving Art Association Members Meeting will be held on the 3rd Tuesday evening, April 17 at 7pm. (The gallery is closed on the 4th Tuesday for city maintenance this month.) It will feature...

Richardson Civic Art Society April 17 meeting: Frank Sowells demo on Acrylics

Art News DFW 4/13 4:59A webmaster

Our next meeting is April 17 at the Richardson Public Library, located on the southwest corner of Arapaho and Central Expressway.. The demo Artist for April will be Frank Sowells, demonstrating...

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From Design to Delight: Necklace a Shelton Winner

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 4/18 9:00A Anne Thomas

When Katelin Gildersleeve, sister to Shelton School salutatorian Timothy Gildersleeve, wore her necklace to her high school prom at Episcopal School of Dallas on April 14, no...

Corpus Trip packet information

Berkner High School Orchestra 4/15 1:38P berknerork

Below is our Trip Packet for our trip to Corpus trip this week. Please turn in the permission form and Medical release form on Monday. trippacket18 OVERNIGHT Fine Arts...

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Richardson High School Band 4/14 6:48P Mr. Marquez

Hello GEB, Below you will find the details for this week (04/16/18-04/21/18). Remember to always check richardsonband.org for the most updated schedule. Dallas Wind Symphony...

Spirit Night at Chipotle: April 17

J.J. Pearce High School Orchestra 4/13 7:13A JJP Orch Admin

Help support our Pearce orchestra at the next spirit night. On April 17, simply dine or carry out at Chipotle (283 West Campbell Rd) between 5:00pm and 9:00pm. Tell the cashier that you are...

PAOC Booster Volunteer Opportunities

J.J. Pearce High School Orchestra 4/13 7:07A JJP Orch Admin

Parents We need your help to support the various activities and events for the Pearce Orchestra. There are a number of volunteer opportunities for the 2018-2019 school year....

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The Best Places to Grab a Grilled Cheese in DFW

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 4/11 8:00A Riley Heruska

Here in America, April 12 is an odd national holiday, but one we can all appreciate: National Grilled Cheese Day. It's time to track down some buttery bread filled with cheesy goodness in the...

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This Is Me: Embracing The Unexpected With Blogger Besties Heather And Tiffany

DFW Style Daily 4/18 5:00A Tyler Hicks

Heather and Tiffany are not your typical blogger besties. These fashionistas use their platform to encourage self-expression and serve up sage style advice to readers of all...

This Is Me: Home Cookin’ With Chef Jenna Kinard

DFW Style Daily 4/16 5:00A Tyler Hicks

A jack-of-all-trades, Jenna Kinard has dipped her toes into acting, modeling and now cooking. Kinard currently resides in Fort Worth—the city where she developed her love for...

FGI Dallas Celebrates Future Fashion Stars At Scholarship Competition

DFW Style Daily 4/13 5:00A Keyana Underwood

The local chapter of the global non-profit professional organization, Fashion Group International (FGI Dallas) will award more than $60,000 in scholarships at their annual...

This Is DFW: Glowing Up With Fashion And Beauty Blogger Christian Craven

DFW Style Daily 4/12 10:30P Tyler Hicks

Christian Craven is a creator. The 25-year-old fashionista and beauty blogger has a bold, established sense of style, but is also never afraid to mix things up. A true style...

West Dressed: The Wild Old West Meets High Fashion

DFW Style Daily 4/12 5:30A Aashni Pabley

The creative mind behind University of North Texas Texas Fashion Collection has developed an exclusive and vibrant exhibition opening today at NorthPark Center that shows an...