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David Del Solar Shares Light Through Art as The Cottonwood Art Festival Featured Artist

A Taste of Luxury at Fairmont Dallas Pyramid Restaurant for DFW Restaurant Week

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Top Stories: ➊ – 08/27/2025 - Business Network - August 27 (Tuesday), ➋ – George Pickens' optimistic comments about future with Cowboys will excite fans (Monday), ➌ – Cowboys Lock In Ferguson With $52M Deal, Highest-Paid Tight End In Team’s History (Monday), ➍ – Cowboys' contract talks with Micah Parsons have gone 'backwards' in latest Adam Schefter update (Wednesday), ➎ – UT Southwestern again named region's top hospital by US News (Wednesday)

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10/07/2025 - RISD Principal for a Day

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 8/1 3:15P

Now accepting applications! Click here to apply: s.risd.org/principalday Don t miss this unique opportunity to experience school leadership in Richardson ISD! Shadow a campus principal Engage with...

David Del Solar Shares Light Through Art as The Cottonwood Art Festival Featured Artist

Richardson Today 8/1 11:20A Jarrod Cheatham

International painter, David del Solar, captures the beauty of light to elevate landscapes into inspiring sceneries of hopeful art. David del Solar will be sharing light through art as the Fall...

US75 HOV Tech Lane Construction Begins Monday, Aug. 4

Richardson Today 8/1 11:19A Jarrod Cheatham

TxDOT will begin construction on the next phase of the US 75 Tech Lanes Project Monday, Aug. 4, with work expected to continue through summer 2026. Crews will start by restriping the southbound HOV...

Council Goals Workshop Available for Viewing

Richardson Today 8/1 11:18A Bill Conrad

On-demand video of the City Council’s Goals Workshop held last Saturday, July 26 is available to view online. The goals workshop is held biennially and is a time for the newly...

“Deep Dive” Budget Presentations Continue for 2025-26 Budget Planning

Richardson Today 8/1 11:18A Bill Conrad

“Deep Dive” presentations continued at Monday’s City Council meeting in preparation for the Council’s August Budget Workshop. These annual overviews given by City department...

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A Taste of Luxury at Fairmont Dallas Pyramid Restaurant for DFW Restaurant Week

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 8/1 5:50A Culver Public Relations

Experience elevated dining in the heart of downtown Dallas as Pyramid Restaurant at Fairmont Dallas proudly participates in DFW Restaurant Week 2025 for the entire month of August. Known for its...

Local Company Taking their Expertise International to Build Homes

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 8/1 4:47A Carolyn Alvey

A team of 20 employees from Farmers Branch-based Expo Home Improvement will travel to Siguatepeque, Honduras August 2-9 to build five homes for five local families in need. Known for transforming...

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UT Dallas reverses decision to cut track programs after feedback from community

CBS Dallas- Ft. Worth Education 7/31 7:08A Julia Falcon

Just a few days after announcing it would cut track and field programs , the University of Texas at Dallas is reversing the decision. A letter from the university's president...

Here's where to get free backpacks, school supplies, immunizations in North Texas before classes...

CBS Dallas- Ft. Worth Education 7/29 7:17A CBS Texas Staff

With the first day of school quickly approaching, some school districts and organizations are holding events to help North Texas children get ready. Events include backpack...

Study: How Online Language Choices May Signal Self-Harm Risk

UT Dallas News Center 7/25 3:00A mxj142230

EDITOR’S NOTE — This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. Signs...

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Zatar in Deep Ellum Offers Tranquility & a Great Dining Experience

Crave DFW 8/1 9:04A Steven Doyle

Zatar Lebanese Tapas & Bar , located on Commerce Street in the heart of Deep Ellum , brings an intimate and ingredient-forward approach to Middle Eastern dining. Specializing in mezze—the Lebanese...

Retro Movie Review: Charade (1963)

Crave DFW 8/1 5:56A Steven Doyle

In Stanley Donen’s Charade , Paris becomes the stage for murder, mistaken identity, and a whirlwind of charm and duplicity. Released in 1963 but as beguiling as ever, Charade...

Café Momentum Wraps Up Summer with Final Sunday Supper Concert Featuring the Funky Knuckles

Crave DFW 7/31 10:02A Steven Doyle

Café Momentum, the acclaimed non-profit restaurant and culinary training facility, will host the final event of its Sunday Supper Concert Series for the summer season on August 10 from 5 to 7 p.m....

Miami’s Must-Try Rum Cocktails for National Rum Day

Crave DFW 7/31 9:49A Steven Doyle

Spiced Pineapple Daiquiri from Sweet Libe rty National Rum Day is right around the corner, landing every August 16 as a festive salute to one of the world’s most storied spirits. Whether you enjoy...

Guys and Dolls at the Lyric Theatre Dallas, Aug 15-17

Crave DFW 7/31 8:58A Steven Doyle

Lyric Stage, a theatre company dedicated to the development and preservation of musicals, and Turtle Creek Chorale, one of the most recognized and recorded male-identifying choruses in the country,...

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Vacation Looks and SO MUCH MORE!

The Sister Studio 7/22 3:15A Jennifer Reed

Happy Tuesday, my friends! I hope everyone s week is off to a great start. I m sitting here sipping my coffee and decided to up all my favorite finds as of late for you! I went on a girls trip to...

WHY EVERY WOMAN OVER 50 NEEDS A STRAPLESS WHITE DRESS THIS SUMMER

The Middle Page 7/21 2:21A Cathy Williamson

The Essential White Summer Dress for Women Over 50 Hi, ladies! How are all of you? We just got back from the most amazing three days in Miami at the Four Seasons Surf Club . I had no idea this place...

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After teasing NFL comeback with hometown Saints, La'el Collins signs with NFC rival

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 8/2 7:01A Saints Wire

After teasing an NFL comeback with his hometown Saints, La el Collins re-signed with Dallas for an extended look at Cowboys training camp.

Are the Cowboys trading Micah Parsons? Here's the latest.

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 8/2 6:50A FTW Outdoors

Wait, are the Cowboys actually trading Micah Parsons?

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Panthers should pounce on any remote chance to trade for Cowboys superstar Micah Parsons

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 8/2 6:00A Carolina Panthers On SI

While it s only a video game, the latest Madden ratings for the Carolina Panthers do underscore one important fact about their roster. Star defensive tackle Derrick Brown came...

Cowboys trade pitch pairs PSU's Micah Parsons with Michigan's Jim Harbaugh

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 8/2 5:14A The Sporting News

The two would fit in well given their defensive minds.

Philadelphia Eagles top NFC rival could weaken after Dallas Cowboys star demands trade

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 8/2 4:09A The Sporting News

While the Philadelphia Eagles prepare to defend their Super Bowl title in 2025, the Dallas have to worry about potentially losing their top defensive superstar.

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UT Southwestern again named region's top hospital by US News

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/30 7:35A Paul Livengood

U.S. News has a new list of the best hospitals in North Texas and across the state. Hospitals are ranked overall and by specialty.

Dallas County reports 1st heat-related death of 2025

Spectrum Local News Health 7/25 8:39A Katharine Finnerty

Dallas County Health and Human Services on Thursday said the person who died was a man in his 60s with unknown pre-existing medical conditions.

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Healthy Zucchini Muffins (So Moist!)

Joyful Healthy Eats 7/31 11:00P Krista

These easy Zucchini Muffins are light, moist, and fluffy with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg for cozy flavor. This is my go-to recipe for using up that summer zucchini! Most clich s exist because they...

No-Bake Protein Balls

Love and Lemons 7/31 3:11A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

When I need an afternoon energy boost, these protein balls are the perfect bite-size snack! Made with peanut butter, honey, and mini chocolate chips, they re lightly sweet,...

Lemon Pepper Seasoning

Joyful Healthy Eats 7/30 11:00P Krista

This homemade Lemon Pepper Seasoning adds a pop of citrus and pepper to kick up the flavor to chicken, seafood, veggies and more. It s budget-friendly and so easy to make yourself! This lemon pepper...

Op-ed: We Need a Food Bill of Rights

Civil Eats 7/29 10:00P Tambra Raye Stevenson

Oklahoma sits at the center of the U.S. wheat belt, exporting grain across the world and supplying flour that fills pantries nationwide. It is a major pork producer and also part of America’s cattle...

Easy Pumpkin Soup Recipe – Creamy Fall Comfort in 30 Minutes

Cooking Chew 7/29 7:34A Andi Reis

This easy pumpkin soup combines the convenience of canned pumpkin puree with cream and savory broth to create a restaurant-quality bowl of comfort. Ready in just 30 minutes,...