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Graduates Find Good Fortune, Recognition at End of Rainbow

Form Follows Fitness 5K Surpasses $2 Million Raised Since its Inception for Design Education

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Top Stories: ➊ – Why Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Belongs in Your Glass Right Now (Wednesday), ➋ – DSO Brings Top Gun: Maverick Score to Life with Soaring Live Performance and Film Screening (Friday), ➌ – The Best Breakfast Burritos & Tacos in Dallas (Thursday), ➍ – Meridian Launches “Meridian’s Chef Collective,” a New Dining Series (Thursday), ➎ – Dinner, Brunch, and Everything In Between at Encina (Thursday)

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06/11/2026 - Monthly Social - Goals & Connections

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 5/19 8:32P

Led by the Small Business Community Committee Join us for a high-energy evening of networking, connection, and community as we celebrate the excitement surrounding FIFA coming...

06/16/2026 - Committee meeting - Workforce Development

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 5/19 12:37A

Workforce Development Committee planning meeting open to interested Chamber members. Contact us for details.

06/06/2026 - Community Event - Lotion Making Workshop

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 5/14 2:03A

Join our Lotion Making Workshop for a hands-on experience where you ll craft your own custom lotion under the guidance of an expert instructor. Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere,...

06/02/2026 - Monthly Luncheon - Running on Empty (and still delivering)

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 5/13 3:33P

Led by the Women in Leadership Committee Why High Performance Is Draining Capacity and How to Fix It In today s fast-paced work environment, many professionals continue to meet expectations and...

06/04/2026 - Community Event - From Seats to Strategy: Build a Board That Shows Up and Steps Up

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 5/13 5:36A

Is your board helping or holding you back? Learn how to build one that s engaged, accountable, and aligned. Boards can either accelerate your mission or quietly hold it back....

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Form Follows Fitness 5K Surpasses $2 Million Raised Since its Inception for Design Education

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 5/19 4:09A Susan Friedman

On Saturday, May 16, Dallas signature architecture-themed race celebrated another milestone year as the Form Follows Fitness 5K , presented by Blackson Brick, gathered more than 60 runners, walkers,...

BOOK REVIEW: DEFIANT (KATE PREACHER THRILLER, #3) by Michael Maloof

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 5/18 3:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Defiant Kate Preacher Thriller, #3 by Michael Maloof With breathtaking action sequences galore, DEFIANT is an absolutely riveting conclusion to this thrilling trilogy! Defiant is the third book in...

BOOK REVIEW: THE BUSH TEA MURDER (CARIBBEAN ISLAND MYSTERY, #1) by Ashley-Ruth Bernier

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 5/15 9:09A KAREN SIDDALL

The Bush Tea Murder Caribbean Island Mystery, #1 by Ashley-Ruth Bernier Mystery and murder infused with island vibes, food, and tea! The Bush Tea Murder is the first book in author Ashley-Ruth...

Sheraton Dallas Welcomes Summer Travelers With Soccer Packages, Seasonal Flavors, and Immersive...

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 5/15 8:20A Culver Public Relations

Sheraton Dallas welcomes the summer season with new guest experiences, refreshed programming, and special offerings designed for weekend getaways or mid-week escapes. Located in the heart of Downtown...

DSO Brings Top Gun: Maverick Score to Life with Soaring Live Performance and Film Screening

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 5/15 7:54A Culver Public Relations

Imagine the thrill of Top Gun: Maverick , the high-flying, adrenaline-charged blockbuster nominated for six Academy Awards®, combined with the power of Dallas Symphony Orchestra s full live orchestra....

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Graduates Find Good Fortune, Recognition at End of Rainbow

UT Dallas News Center 5/20 3:00A Fifi Toure

By Office of Media Relations The clouds parted, and the skies gave Comets a colorful sendoff on May 15 during University Commencement at UT Dallas. On a night that began under uncertain skies, the...

Renowned Energy-Storage Leader Aims To Expand University’s Impact

UT Dallas News Center 5/13 3:00A mxj142230

Dr. Babu Chalamala joined the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science as a professor of materials science and engineering last fall. He holds the Jonsson School Distinguished Chair and...

Comet Grads Get Set for Moments in Sun at Spring Commencement

UT Dallas News Center 5/8 3:00A mxj142230

Graduates celebrated last spring during the University Commencement ceremony. Almost 4,500 Comets are expected to participate in various spring commencement ceremonies, which begin May 15. The...

Researchers To Turn Ideas into Impact in NSF I-Corps Program

UT Dallas News Center 5/8 2:00A mxj142230

Dr. Majid Minary (right), UT Dallas professor of mechanical engineering, and doctoral student Mahdi Mosadegh monitor the production of a dental crown created with an advanced technology they developed...

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How to Date Successfully in Fort Worth, TX

Crave DFW 5/20 5:34A Steven Doyle

Fort Worth has more than a million people and nearly half of its adult population is unmarried. On paper, the dating pool is substantial. In practice, the city ranks 75th on Zumper s 2025 list of best...

Why Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Belongs in Your Glass Right Now

Crave DFW 5/20 5:13A Steven Doyle

Oregon Pinot Noir spent decades being underestimated. It wasn t California, it wasn t Burgundy, and the people making it were largely outsiders who drove north from the Bay Area in the late 1960s,...

There’s a Name in Fort Worth Barbecue You Should Know: Jonny Butch

Crave DFW 5/19 7:32A Steven Doyle

Most people in Dallas haven t heard of Jonny Butch yet. That s going to change. Butch works the pits at Goldee s Barbecue in Fort Worth — the operation at 4645 Dick Price Road...

Two New Mexican Spots Are Coming to Lower Greenville This Summer

Crave DFW 5/19 7:12A Steven Doyle

Lower Greenville is getting two new Mexican concepts this summer, and they re coming from the same person: Jon Garay, the SMU grad and Mexico City native who co-founded Chilangos Tacos back in 2019...

Avra Introduces Elevated New Lunch Experience

Crave DFW 5/19 6:11A Steven Doyle

Avra Estiatorio , the acclaimed Greek dining destination celebrated for its pristine seafood and refined Mediterranean cuisine , is pleased to announce the launch of its new lunch experience, now...

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LOOKS I’VE BEEN LOVING OF LATE

The Middle Page 5/17 3:47A Cathy Williamson

Hello, ladies! I hope everyone is doing well. We were in Montana for a few days last week to open up our cabin, and then headed over to Coeur d Alene, Idaho, to surprise our next-door neighbor (from...

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$240 million expansion of Baylor Scott & White hospital reaches towering milestone

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/19 1:48A Plamedie Ifasso

A six-story patient tower should open in August at Baylor Scott & White's medical campus in Waxahachie with an expanded emergency department, intensive care unit and surgery...

Texas health officials monitor passengers after cruise ship hantavirus outbreak

Spectrum Local News Health 5/7 10:00A Katharine Finnerty, Associated P

Texas health officials say they have been in contact with the two people who were abroad the MV Hondius, and they are not experiencing any symptoms.

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Friendly’s Serves Up a Star-Spangled Summer With Lobster Favorites, Dirty Sodas and Sweet Deals

Restaurant News 5/20 8:15A RestaurantNews.com

America s iconic family brand dishes out sunny season comfort, frosty favorites and plenty of reasons to treat yourself beginning May 20 Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com )...

25 Easy Memorial Day Desserts

Love and Lemons 5/20 5:57A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

No Memorial Day cookout is complete without dessert! I ve rounded up our best Memorial Day dessert recipes to help you find the perfect one for your celebration. They include...

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Announces Restaurant Specials and Hours Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

Restaurant News 5/19 6:57A RestaurantNews.com

National barbecue restaurant chain is ready to serve and support throughout the long holiday weekend with limited-time discount and honorary gold cup benefitting first...

Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Celebrates the Legacy of Mary Alice “Memer” Hallett with Free Pie Giveaway on...

Restaurant News 5/18 1:59A RestaurantNews.com

North Texas BBQ Favorite Honors the Woman Behind Many of Soulman s Original Family Recipes Royse City, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Soulman s Bar-B-Que will once again honor...

Weekly Meal Plan #20

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/15 11:00P Krista

This healthy weekly meal plan has 5 days of easy breakfast and dinner recipes made from real, wholesome ingredients and a high protein focus in mind. Grab the free printable shopping list to make meal...