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Plano Art Association’s 125 Show 2018

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Get Your Tickets to the 2018 Okrapalooza in Dallas Today

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 8/17 12:00P Anna Mazzocchi

Okra is a classic staple to any Southern table, and thank goodness for that. The delicious vegetable is one of the most versatile out there, and people have caught on to that over the years so much so...

Apps That Can Help You Take Care of Your Mental Health

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 8/16 10:00A Riley Heruska

We've all heard about apps like Headspace and MyFitnessPal , but what other resources exist in your phone ? There are dozens of apps available that can help you become a healthier, happier person....

The Super Bowl of Giving by Dave Scullin, CEO

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 8/15 4:00A Christine Rogers

No part of the country supports their community more than Texans, especially those here in North Texas. And now its time to gear up for this years Super Bowl of giving event coming up on September...

The Top 5 Hotels to Check Out for an Awesome DFW Staycation

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 8/14 6:00P Anna Mazzocchi

Staycations can be just as much fun as getting out of town, especially in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. There are plenty of fun hotels and mini-getaways around us that make for a wonderful end of summer...

Looking to Adopt a Furry Friend? Try These Local Organizations

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 8/14 2:00P Anna Mazzocchi

I can say with 100% certainty that bringing a furry friend into your home is one of the best things you will ever do! My dogs at home are members of the family and bring so much joy to our lives every...

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Plano Art Association’s 125 Show 2018

Art News DFW 8/19 1:45P webmaster

The 125 Show 2018 was a huge success (held in June & July). The Eisemann was a delightful setting for a very remarkable exhibit. More that 200 people attended the reception on July 13 to witness...

Starting the Week Right: Things Everyone Should Do on Sunday Nights

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 8/18 7:00A Riley Heruska

If youre like most people , you dread Sunday evenings. Theyre the calm before the weekday storm, and rather than using them to prepare, wed rather relax and watch TV. Interestingly, Business Insider...

Summer Art Festival at The Artists Showplace Gallery on August 25

Art News DFW 8/18 6:52A Shari Landa

Come cool off at The Artists Showplace Gallery’s second annual indoor Summer Art Festival on Saturday, August 25, from noon to 5:00 p.m. This fun-filled day for the whole...

Read These Books Before Their Movie Adaptations Hit the Big Screen

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 8/16 8:00A Riley Heruska

The book is always better than the movie. If youre a reader, you probably want to get your hands on the written word before you buy tickets to watch the film adaptation. There are several big movies...

2018 Member’s Exhibition opens August 18 at 500X

Art News DFW 8/16 7:26A webmaster

The 500X Gallery will be starting its 40th year with the 2018-2019 Members Show! We are excited to showcase works by senior members Ashley Whitt, Tony Veronese, Valerie Powell, Ross Faircloth, James...

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TWIGEB (08/20/18-08/25/18)

Richardson High School Band 8/19 3:13P Mr. Marquez

Hello GEB, Thank you to all who came out to the Fall Premiere! Below you will find all of the details for this week (08/20/18-08/25/18) along with all of the information...

Show and March-a-thon Shirts Available For Purchase @ Fall Premiere!

Richardson High School Band 8/17 4:08P Mr. Marquez

Good evening GEB parents, I hope to see you all at the 2018 GEB Fall Premiere tomorrow at 10:30 AM. Doors to the auditorium will open at 10:20 AM. I wanted to let you know...

5 Fantastic Colleges in Texas You Might Not Know About

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 8/17 9:00A Riley Heruska

If your child is a junior or senior in high school, youre probably spending a great deal of time discussing higher education. There are 176 different colleges in Texas, which can make the application...

Friday Rehearsal UPDATE, Fall Premiere Details, Primary vs Secondary Marchers Explained

Richardson High School Band 8/16 4:51P Mr. Marquez

Good evening GEB, As mentioned at the end of our rehearsal today, the schedule for tomorrow will the same as it was last week during the full days. 7:30 AM 11:30 AM: Marching...

Tricks for Easing Your Kids Back Into Their School Schedules

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 8/14 8:00A Riley Heruska

For most families, school starts within the next two weeks. Summer is drawing to a close, and with that change comes a new schedule for parents and kids alike. This switch can be difficult, especially...

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5 New Trader Joes Products You Have to Try

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 8/17 7:00A Anna Mazzocchi

Trader Joes remains a favorite grocery store for so many people around the country. Who can argue with inexpensive, high-quality food and specialty items made exclusively for their store cookie...

How to Sneak More Veggies Into Your Kid's Diet

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 8/16 2:00P Riley Heruska

Every parent wants to encourage their child to eat healthy foods, but sometimes, picky eaters can be unbelievably stubborn. If your child refuses to touch anything green, here are some techniques you...

Cookbooks With Delicious Recipes for People on the Keto Diet

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 8/10 11:00A Riley Heruska

Ever since the early 2000s, the ketogenic diet's popularity has increased dramatically. More and more people are embracing a low-carb, high-fat lifestyle, which is why we wanted to look into some of...

The Best Stores for Saving Money on Groceries

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

We all know that different grocery stores offer different deals and discounts. Sometimes it's cheaper to buy your meat at one place and your veggies at another, or maybe you know just where to get...

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5 New Store Openings for Summer Shopping

DFW Style Daily 8/7 5:00A Lisa Petty

A new season means new shops to break our wallets! After achieving the perfect tan, head over to these new air-conditioned shops in town and indulge in a little retail...

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Youth Football Signups Ages 6 to 14

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 8/19 7:53A Shawn Smith

American Flex Football League Play for ages 6 to 14 has its last week of registration for individual players and full teams signups. Season starts Sept 9th in 2 DFW locations. Online registration at...

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624 Bedford Dr, Richardson, TX 75080, $248,000 3 beds, 2 baths

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1395 sqft, 3 beds, 2 baths, single-family home in Richardson, TX - Northrich

1329 Melrose Dr, Richardson, TX 75080, $345,000 4 beds, 3 baths

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2429 sqft, 4 beds, 3 baths, single-family home in Richardson, TX - Reservation

636 Newberry Dr, Richardson, TX 75080, $362,900 3 beds, 2 baths

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1566 sqft, 3 beds, 2 baths, single-family home in Richardson, TX - Heights Park

1000 Crestview Dr, Richardson, TX 75080, $425,000 4 beds, 3 baths

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2441 sqft, 4 beds, 3 baths, single-family home in Richardson, TX - Arapaho

1614 Wendy Way, Richardson, TX 75081, $270,000 3 beds, 2 baths

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1841 sqft, 3 beds, 2 baths, single-family home in Richardson, TX - Yale Park

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Is Apple developing a health-monitoring chip?

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/16 3:48A Anne Stych

Recent Apple job listings suggest the company is exploring the development of a custom processor to interpret health data gathered by sensors inside its devices, CNBC...

Methodist Health System plans medical center in Midlothian

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/16 1:27A Bill Hethcock

Dallas-based Methodist Health System plans to build a 190,000-square-foot, full-service acute care hospital and a 45,000-square-foot medical office building in fast-growing...

?Bleak new estimates in drug epidemic: A record 72,000 overdose deaths in 2017

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/16 12:43A Margot Sanger-Katz

Analysts pointed to two major reasons for the increase: A growing number of Americans are using opioids, and drugs are becoming more deadly.

In-store veterinary clinics plan ambitious expansion

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/14 2:30A Anne Stych

A national chain of veterinary centers that has partnered with Walmart on 20 co-located clinics says it plans to expand to more than 1,000 locations in the next five years. ...

Allergic to penicillin? Probably not, study says

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/13 2:24A Anne Stych

Most people who think they have a penicillin allergy really don’t, and that mistaken belief could lead to them being prescribed less-effective, more expensive medications if...

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Adopting Bodys Own Natural Healing Approach

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/18 4:00A Bernice Butler

Our body is wonderfully designed with natural self-healing abilities. It knows how to keep us healthy on all fronts: healing wounds, fighting pathogens, fixing frayed DNA, boosting longevity,...

Trammell Crow Invests in Sustainable Energy

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/16 3:00P Bernice Butler

A Tropical Energy Experiment Looms Large in Our Future Trammell S. Crow Dallas Philanthropist and founder of EarthX, Trammell S. Crow, is putting his money where his mouth is and helping to move the...

How to Sneak More Veggies Into Your Kid's Diet

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/16 2:00P Riley Heruska

Renewing a Vision for Rural Prosperity

Civil Eats 8/14 11:00P Mary Berry

“We see the hideousness and the destructive-ness of …the kind of mind that can accept and even applaud the ‘obsolescence’ of the small farm and not hesitate over the possible political and cultural...

Inflammation and What to Do About It

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/14 5:00A Bernice Butler

The term inflammation can be confusing. Sometimes, inflammation is described as a good friend that aids the healing process in our body. Other times, it is described as the enemy that invades and...