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ROTC Cadets Receive Commissions at Ceremony

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Top Stories: ➊ – Former American Heart Association leader dies at 84 (Tuesday), ➋ – BEST FINDS of THE WEEK!?? (Tuesday), ➌ – ROTC Cadets Receive Commissions at Ceremony (Friday), ➍ – Cowboy Roundup: Players with biggest opportunity, Surprise NFC East winner? (Saturday), ➎ – Cowboys may be losing talent-acquiring method as NFL phases out draft option (Saturday)

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07/09/2025 - Small Business Community Happy Hour & Networking

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 6/27 10:40P

RCC registration/cancellation policy: Reservations with payment are required and will not be refunded unless cancelled three days prior to event. Substitutions will be accepted until noon the day of....

Trash and Recycling Schedule Changes for July 4 Holiday

Richardson Today 6/27 11:06A Bill Conrad

For the 4th of July holiday Friday, July 4, City services and facilities will operate according to the following holiday schedule: TRASH / RECYCLING / BRUSH AND BULKY ITEM...

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Richardson’s 100th Year of Incorporation Commemorated in The CORE District

Richardson Today 6/27 11:05A Bill Conrad

The Richardson City Council unveiled a plaque in The CORE District on Monday to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the incorporation of the city. The plaque recognizes that...

Council Briefed on Texas Legislative Session Outcomes

Richardson Today 6/27 11:05A Bill Conrad

The City Council was briefed this week on results of the 89th Texas Legislative Session and the impacts of new legislation on local government. The review focused on 29 bills...

What to Do to Avoid Ozone Action Days, Power Grid Alerts

Richardson Today 6/27 11:04A Isis Jenkins Long

With the official start of summer this week, you may hear the phrase “Ozone Action Day” more frequently in the news. These are days when ground-level ozone in our air, fueled...

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Fourth of July Pool Party at Fairmont Dallas Sip, Swim & Celebrate!

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 6/27 5:57A Culver Public Relations

This Fourth of July, Fairmont Dallas is turning up the heat and the beats! On Friday, July 4, from 1 PM to 5 PM, guests and locals alike are invited to kick off the holiday weekend with the ultimate...

Best Indoor Activities in DFW

A Cowboys Life 6/26 7:53A Chastity Velasquez

Looking for fun ways to escape the Texas heat or dodge those rainy day blues? Whether you re entertaining the kids, planning a date day, or just need a new adventure that...

Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Unveils 2026 Debutantes

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 6/18 2:53A Deborah Brown

Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Unveils 2026 Debutantes at 40th Annual Presentation Ball Announcement Weekend The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League (DSOL) set the stage for an unforgettable season as...

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ROTC Cadets Receive Commissions at Ceremony

UT Dallas News Center 6/27 8:46A mxj142230

By Jessica Good Two Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadets from The University of Texas at Dallas received their commissions as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserve on May...

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD parents, community members sue after 4 schools closed

CBS Dallas- Ft. Worth Education 6/27 4:40A Julia Falcon

A group of parents is suing Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD over violations they said led to school closures. The lawsuit alleged that school officials and trustees violated...

New Master’s Degree Boosts AI Skills in Biomedical Sciences

UT Dallas News Center 6/25 3:00A mxj142230

The University of Texas at Dallas has established a new Master of Science in artificial intelligence for biomedical sciences and a related certificate program to help meet workforce demands in rapidly...

Choreographer, Dancer Tapped To Receive Brettell Award in the Arts

UT Dallas News Center 6/18 2:00A mxj142230

Moses Pendleton, founder and artistic director of the dance theater company MOMIX, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Richard Brettell Award in the Arts. He will visit UT Dallas this fall to...

Chess Program Names President’s Cup-Winning Player as New Coach

UT Dallas News Center 6/18 12:00A mxj142230

Mikhail Antipov, who helped the University of Missouri win its first President’s Cup title as a player in 2024, is back at the scene of the triumph as the new coach of the UT Dallas program. At the...

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Mexican Sugar Bringing Its Latin Dining Experience to Addison

Restaurant News 6/30 8:16A RestaurantNews.com

Award-winning restaurant to serve bold fresh flavors, small batch cocktails, and tequila experiences Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) A new Mexican Sugar will soon open in...

The PoBoy Shop Opens in Preston Center

Crave DFW 6/30 6:57A Steven Doyle

Opening Monday, July 7 in Preston Center, The PoBoy Shop is bringing bold po’boys, house-prepared meats, and flavorful Cajun sides to the fast-casual scene. This new eatery comes from the team behind...

Four Sisters – A Taste of Vietnam in Mansfield

Crave DFW 6/30 6:21A Steven Doyle

wontons in chili oil vinaigrette There’s nothing showy about Four Sisters , and that’s exactly the point. Found in a quiet corner of Mansfield, this modern Vietnamese restaurant is confident, focused,...

Desert Bloom: The Ultimate Summer Cocktail That Tastes Like Sunset

Crave DFW 6/27 9:34A Steven Doyle

In the swirl of summer’s heat and revelry, the season demands a drink that’s not just refreshing but transporting—a cocktail that conjures the dusky colors of late sunsets, the cooling hush of desert...

Refined Mediterranean Dining Finds a Historic Home at The Mayor’s House by Selda

Crave DFW 6/27 9:15A Steven Doyle

Lamb Chops The Mayor’s House by Selda offers one of the most thoughtfully curated dining experiences in Dallas, housed in a beautifully restored historic home that once...

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OMG! Amazon, I love you!!!!??

The Sister Studio 6/30 4:42A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Monday my friends! This summer is FLYING by I can t believe it s almost July! I m trying to soak up every bit of summer with my kids that I can time, slow down! I rounded up all of my...

Classic summer outfits

Krystal Schlegel 6/24 10:23A krystal

These are a few outfits and accessories I have been getting a lot of use out of for summer so far! White jeans are my go-to and the Carolyn shirt button down is such a classic piece that you can never...

BEST FINDS of THE WEEK!??

The Sister Studio 6/24 1:31A Jennifer Reed

Happy Tuesday, my friends! I m headed to New York for a quick work trip today. I ll be back on GMA this week and I m so, so excited they re having me back! In the meantime, I rounded up so many items...

FOURTH OF JULY READY

The Middle Page 6/20 3:05A Cathy Williamson

FOURTH OF JULY READY Hi, ladies! I hope everyone is hanging in there! What a crazy time to be alive, right? Is anyone else refreshing the news every couple of minutes? I am on X (formerly Twitter) and...

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Cowboys' George Pickens takes another shot at Steelers after Minkah Fitzpatrick trade

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 6/30 11:39A Dallas Cowboys On SI

The Dallas Cowboys made a splash during the NFL offseason by acquiring Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver George Pickens and a 2027 sixth-round NFL Draft pick in exchange...

The Bar Is Low and That Might Be the Best Thing for the Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 6/30 11:34A Athlon Sports

With Vegas setting the Cowboys’ win total at just 7.5 games, 2025 could be the perfect season for Dallas to rewrite its narrative.

Cowboys Source Issues Three-Word Truth On Diggs Rumors

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 6/30 10:54A Athlon Sports

Trevon Diggs is a two-time Pro Bowler and was a First-Team All-Pro in 2021 ... at a time that was pre-injury and a time loaded with his record-setting ability to grab...

Cowboys' biggest need ahead of training camp remains major concern

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 6/30 10:36A Dallas Cowboys On SI

The Dallas Cowboys were active during the NFL offseason, making moves in free agency, pulling off some blockbuster trades, and putting together an impressive 2025 NFL draft...

Steelers' T.J. Watt news should scare Cowboys regarding Micah Parsons

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 6/30 10:11A Dallas Cowboys On SI

The Dallas Cowboys have still not reached a long-term agreement with superstar Micah Parsons, who became eligible for a contract extension last year. Parsons is slated to hit...

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Apartments with Move-In Specials in Dallas, TX

VIP Realty 6/18 8:04A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Apartments with Move-In Specials in Dallas, TX Discover Free Rent Offers, Reduced Deposits & VIP Realty's Cash Back Rebate Program If you're searching for an apartment in...

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Pegasus Park lands Silicon Valley startup focused on skin treatments

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/27 1:34A Noor Adatia

The latest company to arrive at Pegasus Park's BioLabs is known for developing high-tech dermatology treatments. California-based Cage Bio specializes in developing topical...

Former American Heart Association leader dies at 84

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/24 1:55A Rachel Behrndt

Cass Wheeler, who led the Dallas-based American Heart Association for more than three decades, died recently. He's remembered as a supportive mentor who guided the huge...

Businesses in budding Texas THC sector applaud Abbott's move to regulate, not ban products

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/23 11:38A Sahar Chmais

A ban on such hemp-derived THC products would have sunk an industry that, according to one estiate, employs more than 53,000 workers in Texas and generated $4.3 billion in...

DFW's newest public co. set to raise $494 million in IPO

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/18 6:17A Sydney Asher

The biotech firm filed its IPO paperwork May 23 in a bid to boost its finances, noting there was "substantial doubt" about its ability to continue operating otherwise. Now the...

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25 Easy 4th of July Appetizers

Love and Lemons 6/30 5:45A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Need 4th of July appetizer ideas? We re here to help! I ve rounded up 25 of our best 4th of July appetizers below. They include show-stopping snack platters, fun finger...

Comment: NSAC Urges Senate to Support Grassley “Actively Engaged” Amendment

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 6/30 4:17A Billy Hackett

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mike Lavender National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition mlavender@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 734.417.8710 Comment: NSAC Urges Senate to...

Grilled Pineapple Slices

Joyful Healthy Eats 6/29 11:00P Krista

Juicy Grilled Pineapple Slices is the easiest summer dessert and it might also be the tastiest! Serve it as-is or fancy it up with a scoop of ice cream and some caramel. Everything about this grilled...

Can This Baltimore Academy Continue to Train Urban Farmers?

Civil Eats 6/29 10:00P Sam Delgado

A version of this article originally appeared in The Deep Dish, our members-only newsletter. Become a member today and get the next issue directly in your inbox. In southern Baltimore, not far from...

An Easy Pasta Salad for Your 4th of July Cookout

Love and Lemons 6/29 3:22A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

The 4th of July is coming up this week, and I’m busy planning what to make for my family’s cookout. I still haven’t decided between these veggie burgers and these black bean...