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Fort Worth Opera Names Amarillo Native Its New General Director

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Top Stories: ➊ – Richardson Gets Silver Line Rail Delivery (Wednesday), ➋ – DCHHS West Nile Cases At 15 After Three Additional Human Cases Reported (Monday), ➌ – Section Of Highway 75 In Richardson Officially Named In Honor Of Fallen Officer David Sherrard (Friday), ➍ – 15 Beauty Products I Can’t Live Without (Wednesday), ➎ – 09/25/2020 - Reopening RISD- Sept 25 (Thursday)

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Take a look at Carpet of Flowers by Jill Danahey

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 9/22 2:00P Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in G

Carpet of Flowers Gallery Wrap 24 x 24 Acrylic on Canvas I dont often paint flowers, but while in Prague, I took several photos of the Palace gardens. A walkway was lined with these amazing purple...

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No Kid Hungry - Supporting our Communities at the Rigley Primrose Schools

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 9/22 6:20A Dr. Pratiksha Rigley

No Kid Hungry Supporting our Communities at Primrose Schools of Frisco West, Klyde Warren Park, Park Cities, Plano at Preston Meadow, and Prestonwood No child should go hungry in America, but in the...

Parent Diaries 3: Preparing Children For Return To School During COVID-19 Pandemic

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 9/22 10:32A CBS Dallas / Fort Worth

RICHARDSON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) More schools will open their doors in the coming weeks, allowing students on campus for the first time in six months. The transition could be...

DCHHS West Nile Cases At 15 After Three Additional Human Cases Reported

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 9/21 5:33A CBS Dallas / Fort Worth

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) is reporting an additional three human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) infection for 2020, bringing the...

Why Peanut Butter?

North Texas Food Bank 9/21 1:00A Megan Charlot

Since 2014, the North Texas Food Bank has championed an annual campaign asking the public to donate plastic jars of peanut butter to help feed hungry children and their families. The Collin County...

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ATHLETIC WEAR THAT COULD POSSIBLY CHANGE YOUR LIFE

The Middle Page 9/22 2:59A Cathy Williamson

ATHLETIC WEAR THAT COULD POSSIBLY CHANGE YOUR LIFE Hi, everyone and Happy Fall! I hope you had a great weekend! I m not going to talk about what we did because it was not fun (packing and moving mom)....

Easy Fall Transition Pieces

Tanya Foster 9/22 1:00A Tanya Foster

Happy first official day of fall y'all! Can you believe it? There's nothing better than the changing of leaves, drop in temperatures and fall foods. It also means it's finally time to transition your...

FARMHOUSE Fall Home Tour

House of Hargrove 9/22 12:00A houseofhargrove@gmail.com

Happy fall yall! Its so much fun getting to decorate the farmhouse this year. I have a lot of decor packed in storage so I just added a few touches here and there. I love decorating with texture and...

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West Texas Glamping at The Local Chapter

Tanya Foster 9/21 1:00A Tanya Foster

2020 will be remembered as the year of the road trip. I'm a native Texan and have traveled many places in our great state but I have never been to the Big Bend area. Imagine my excitement when we...

Fort Worth Opera Names Amarillo Native Its New General Director

Art&Seek 9/20 7:02P Jerome Weeks

The Fort Worth Opera has appointed a new general director – six months after the previous one resigned over the company’s future direction. Afton Battle is now one of the very few Black women running...

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Richardson ISD enrollment down by more than 2,000 students

Dallas Morning News (Education) 9/22 4:15P Teri Webster

The highest enrollment declines were found in kindergarten and grades 5 and 9.

How do teachers connect with students during changing classroom needs amid a pandemic?

Dallas Morning News (Education) 9/18 10:08A Kevin Reynolds

In Richardson ISD, educators mix old teaching styles with new methods to keep children engaged.

New Endowed Chair Puts Ackerman Center in Elite Seat for Holocaust Research Programs

UT Dallas News Center 9/18 12:00A

Mitchell L. and Miriam Lewis Barnett made a major gift to the Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies to create its fifth endowed chair, propelling the center to the top tier of Holocaust research...

EPPS Adds Experts To Meet Expanding Demand in Disciplines

UT Dallas News Center 9/18 12:00A

Dr. Jennifer Holmes, dean of the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences, welcomed four new tenured and tenure-track faculty members this year to accommodate growing interest in fields such...

New Student Government Leaders Push for Ways To Improve Racial Equity

UT Dallas News Center 9/18 12:00A

President Sara Brennan and vice president Rutendo Chando said they will seek to support voices of marginalized communities and advocate for equitable change on campus.

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Deep Ellum’s Favorite Noodle Shop Is In Expansion Mode

Eater Dallas 9/22 4:00A Amy McCarthy

A bowl of brothy noodles from MKNC | MKNC/Facebook Monkey King Noodle Company is staffing up for new outposts in Lake Highlands and a previously announced restaurant in Richardson Deep Ellum noodle...

Review: A Chef with African Roots and Global Training Brings Fine Dining to Garland

Dallas Observer (Restaurants) 9/20 11:00P

I can’t believe I’m saying this, but ambitious young chefs looking for big opportunities to show off their skills should consider the suburbs. This goes against everything an...

Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day With Open Palette's Mouthwatering Bacon Cheeseburger

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 9/18 8:33A Culver Public Relations

Is there anyone that doesn't love a delicious, juicy cheeseburger? Stop by Sheraton Dallas Hotel s signature restaurant and bar, Open Palette, to enjoy the holiday today with their mouthwatering...

Dog Haus Hits the Road in New DFW Mobile Restaurant

Crave DFW 9/18 8:05A Steven Doyle

The Dog Haus team and local franchisee Kirk Hermansen have put the brand’s kick-ass experience on wheels and is ready to take it for a spin. On Sept. 20, Dog Haus’ very first food truck will make...

Longtime Dallas Steakhouse III Forks Moves North to Frisco

Eater Dallas 9/16 6:02A Brittanie Shey

III Forks has moved from North Dallas to Frisco after a landlord dispute. | III Forks /Facebook The steak stalwart was locked out of the North Dallas location where it operated for 23 years Steakhouse...

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SO MANY New Arrivals!

The Sister Studio 9/13 2:19A Jennifer Reed

Blazer (size down if between sizes) // Skirt (size down if between sizes) // Booties // Cami // Similar Necklace This may be one of my favorite Express roundups, ever! They had a huge sale and I...

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The St. Andrew Open Golf Tournament:Two Great Causes, One Great Event

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 9/15 12:34P Elizabeth Lenart

The Tournament Combines the Messenger of Hope Tournament (which raises scholarship funds for high school seniors) and the Charles Stokes Tournament (which raises scholarship funds for seminary...

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Top 1% DFW Realtors | Michelle Musick Jones Team

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 9/17 8:13A Michelle Musick Jones

When it comes to building, managing and protecting your investment, you deserve the best. With over 42,000 agents in the MLS, it is important to select a partner with a proven record of sustained...

The Weekly Wrap-up

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 9/17 11:10A nikiatebby

The North Texas housing market remains strong with exceptional homes listed for sale every day. Take a look at some of this week’s fabulous featured properties. 6230 Pool Road | Colleyville |...

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TPG Capital forms new specialty pharmaceutical company

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/22 8:42A Rebecca Ayers

TPG Capital, the private equity platform of alternative asset giant TPG, announced that it formed a new specialty pharmaceutical company called Ellodi Pharmaceuticals....

Dallas takes No. 7 spot for telemedicine adoption after failing to even make list last year

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/22 8:40A Brian Womack

COVID-19 is changing much, and how people get health care is part of that. Doximity sees shifting adoption in new research.

Massachusetts-based biotech firm becomes first tenant at Dallas redevelopment

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/22 3:45A Ryan Salchert

The redevelopment called Pegasus Park is expected to open early next year.

Extra capacity not a cure-all for what ails Texas restaurants, says executive

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/19 3:49A W. Scott Bailey

Veteran Texas restaurant owner warns that customer limits aren't the only hurdle.

Fort Worth biotech company Eyevance Pharmaceuticals acquired in $225M deal

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/18 8:11A Kevin Cummings

There’s another exit in the North Texas startup scene that further points to the increased interest the biotech industry has seen during the pandemic. Santen Holdings U.S., a...

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Welcome Fall!

The Making of a Home 9/21 7:26P Holly K. Ross

Fall mean different things in different regions. For the Texas Gulf Coast, it means a slight break in the heat. We rarely get freezing temperatures down here, so we may be swimming in the Gulf until...

Galveston Gates

The Making of a Home 9/21 7:43A Holly K. Ross

Old Iron Old Brick Old Architecture Old House Old Love

My Three Amigos

The Making of a Home 9/18 1:00A Holly K. Ross

These three beauties are my grandchildren. T- Born in December, R-born in the following December and G- born the following September. Yes, it was an intense time for our family. I adore these...

Cornbread- It’s So Good

The Making of a Home 9/17 2:00A Holly K. Ross

Golden and Good! I shared a bit of the love story between Brett Bentley, the heroine, and Alex, the hero in The Way to A Man s Heart. Both love their southern heritage and their food but don t agree...