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BOOK REVIEW: LEFT (TERRAN INCOGNITA, #1) by Paul McGrath

Engineering Students Shine in National Energy Competitions

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Geico pledges 1K more jobs at Richardson office

Dallas Business Journal 3/27 8:29A Plamedie Ifasso

The insurance giant plans to grow in Richardson, adding hundreds of employees and a ton of real estate.

04/01/2025 - Ribbon Cutting - Vibe Car Wash - Apr 1

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 3/26 11:04A

Join us as we welcome Vibe Car Wash to the Richardson Chamber Community with a ribbon cutting. This event is open to the public!

Make a Simple Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

North Texas Food Bank 3/25 9:47A NTFB

National Nutrition Month Spotlight: NTFB’s Nutrition Services team shares an easy, nutritious recipe. If you’re looking for a fresh salad that’s packed with nutrients, this Mediterranean Quinoa Salad...

04/17/2025 - Public Policy - Candidate Forum - Mayoral and City Council - April 17, 2025

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 3/24 7:48P

Hear from Richardson s Mayoral and City Council candidates as they answer questions important to local businesses and speak to their vision for the city s future. The forum will include opening...

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Legislators Can Save Texas $33 Million Annually by Streamlining SNAP Six-Month Eligibility Checks

North Texas Food Bank 3/24 3:04A NTFB

NTFB and Feeding Texas are urging lawmakers to support HB 2202 and SB 1031 to save money, reduce state workload and decrease errors. North Texas Food Bank, along with the Feeding Texas network of food...

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Empower Your Career Journey with Job Search Workshop in Allen

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 3/26 4:00A Martha Jane Brounoff

Do you want to achieve lifelong employability but are not sure how to go about it? If so, come join the St. Jude Career Alliance at its comprehensive, faith-based job search workshop on Saturday,...

BOOK REVIEW: LEFT (TERRAN INCOGNITA, #1) by Paul McGrath

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 3/26 1:51A KAREN SIDDALL

Left Terran Incognita, #1 by Paul McGrath Delightful, with unexpectedly perfect plot twists. Left is the first book in author Paul McGraths new science fiction series, Terran Incognita, and...

KEEP IRVING BEAUTIFUL SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR ANNUAL AWARDS

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 3/25 3:14A kibjulie17

KEEP IRVING BEAUTIFUL SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR ANNUAL AWARDS Mayor and KIB Awards Honor Irvings Difference Makers (IRVING, TEXAS) - Keep Irving Beautiful is asking for nominations to be submitted for...

2025 Mansfield High School Tiger Volleyball Camp - Registration is OPEN!

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 3/25 3:06A Julie Price

Registration for our 2025 Mansfield Tiger Volleyball Camp is open - sign your kiddos up now so they don't miss out on all the fun!!!! 2025 Mansfield Tiger Volleyball Camp June 16th - 19th @ Mansfield...

BOOK REVIEW: COPS & ROBBERS (PARKER CITY MYSTERY, #5) by Justin M. Kiska

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 3/25 12:40A KAREN SIDDALL

Cops & Robbers Parker City Mystery, #5 by Justin M. Kiska Another intriguing mystery with its roots in the past. Cops & Robbers is the fifth outing for Parker Citys crack detective team, Sgt. Ben...

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Engineering Students Shine in National Energy Competitions

UT Dallas News Center 3/26 12:00A mxj142230

From left: mechanical engineering graduate student Zainab Faheem BS’23; mechanical engineering doctoral student Bernadette Magalindan BS’21; Dr. Shuang Cui, assistant professor of mechanical...

Engineers Redefine How Heat Transfers on Advanced Surfaces

UT Dallas News Center 3/21 3:00A mxj142230

From left: Dr. Xianming (Simon) Dai, Deepak Monga PhD’24 and Dr. Yaqing Jin developed a new theory to explain heat transfer on advanced surfaces while testing a new surface that they designed to...

Researcher Reassesses Assessments for Social Cognition Deficits

UT Dallas News Center 3/21 1:00A mxj142230

If the psychological tests used to measure social cognition deficits are so outdated that they may not yield accurate results, are those results valid? Dr. Amy Pinkham, professor of psychology in The...

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The Marriage of Figaro, A Delightful Blend of Wit, Love, and Social Commentary (Live Simulcast from...

Crave DFW 3/27 12:04P Steven Doyle

Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro ( Le Nozze di Figaro ) is a true masterpiece of the opera world—an explosive combination of comedy, romance, and sharp social commentary. First performed in 1786, this...

Meddlesome Moth Celebrates Easter with Festive Menu Specials 4/18-4/20

Crave DFW 3/27 10:37A Steven Doyle

Meddlesome Moth , the renowned craft beer destination in the Design District, is celebrating Easter Sunday with a festive array of special menu items available all weekend long, from April 18th to...

Birdcall Launches Daily Breakfast Offerings in McKinney

Crave DFW 3/27 10:24A Steven Doyle

Birdcall , a rising star in the fast-casual dining scene, is making mornings in McKinney, Texas, a little brighter with the introduction of its innovative new breakfast menu. Known for its commitment...

Pesca Expanded Hours; Lunch Menu

Crave DFW 3/27 7:04A Steven Doyle

Since its debut in December, Pesca has quickly become a must-visit spot for dinner and brunch, offering coastal-inspired seafood in a laid-back, stylish setting at Trinity Groves. Now, the restaurant...

The Mexican Launches Brunch

Crave DFW 3/27 6:57A Steven Doyle

The Mexican , a standout in the Dallas Design District, is renowned for its stunning dining room showcasing the talents of Mexican artisans, a menu packed with traditional flavors, and an impressive...

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March Amazon Finds—on SALE!

The Sister Studio 3/27 3:24A Jennifer Reed

Happy Thursday, my friends! May your coffee be nice and strong today we re sooo close to Friday! Amazon is doing a big Spring Sale this week so I wanted to round up all of my March favorites, several...

A Colorful Table Setting For 10 or Just Two!

Color and Chic 3/26 4:35A Hoang-Kim

Spring is here and it s time to host! Whether you re inviting 10 people over or just one or two, I think it speaks volume to set the table and pull out the pretty napkins. Not only will it make things...

STRIPES: THE TIMELESS TREND FOR EFFORTLESS SPRING AND SUMMER STYLE

The Middle Page 3/23 5:57A Cathy Williamson

STRIPES: THE TIMELESS TREND FOR EFFORTLESS SPRING AND SUMMER STYLE Hello ladies! How is everyone today? I have been in Ojai Valley since Wednesday to see my daughter. She had an emergency surgery on...

LIVE NOW: Target’s MASSIVE SALE!?

The Sister Studio 3/23 4:54A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Sunday everyone! We are home after spending the week in Colorado for Spring Break let s just say my snowboarding isn t going to be winning awards anytime soon, but we had SO much fun all...

Fresh Finds for YOU!✨?

The Sister Studio 3/17 4:36A Jennifer Reed

Good morning and happy Monday, my friends! My kids are on Spring Break this week, so we re in Colorado and I m so, so excited to spend quality time all together as a family! Wish me luck snowboarding...

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Cowboys 7-round 2025 NFL mock draft, per PFF simulator

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 3/27 8:41A ClutchPoints | Dallas Cowboys Ne

For a good laugh, read a rumor about the Dallas Cowboys trading Dak Prescott. Or get a load of Cam Ward bloviating about the Cowboys defense. For a more sane approach, enjoy...

Iowa football RB Kaleb Johnson sent to premier NFL franchise in newest mock draft

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 3/27 7:57A Hawkeyes Wire

Iowa football s Kaleb Johnson, one of the top running backs in the NFL draft, is sent to a storied franchise in ESPN s latest mock draft.

Time For The Dallas Cowboys To Make A BIG Splash In The NFL Draft?

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 3/27 7:47A 13newsnow.com

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Cowboys insider reports Micah Parsons delay has cost team

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 3/27 7:17A

The Dallas Cowboys are in need of a significant bounce-back year after a dismal 2024 campaign. The franchise s three-year playoff streak was broken amid a 7-10 season that saw...

Cowboys Draft-Day Trade Could Hinge on Ashton Jeanty

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 3/27 5:23A Athlon Sports

Ashton Jeanty is still clearly sitting near the top of the Dallas Cowboys wish list, but could another team s selection of the running back force a draft day trade?

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What to Look for in Apartment Investments

VIP Realty 3/14 7:31A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

What to Look for in Apartment Investments Investing in apartment buildings and multi-family properties can be a lucrative venture for real estate investors looking to generate...

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Alcon to buy Lensar in deal worth up to $430M

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/27 1:23A Sydney Asher

The companies will come together to advance robotic laser technology in cataract surgery; improving precision, reducing patient comfort, and providing faster recovery time....

Texas measles outbreak expected to last for months, though vaccinations are up from last year

Spectrum Local News Health 3/21 6:54A Associated Press

Pharmacies across the U.S., especially in Texas, are seeing more demand for MMR shots.

Nestlé recalls some Lean Cuisine, Stouffer's meals

Spectrum Local News Health 3/19 3:15A Lydia Taylor

The company is asking consumers to return the products to the retailer from where it was purchased.

Inc. 5000 standout Archer Review taps new CEO

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/14 5:20A Alexa Reed

The McKinney-based provider of medical and nursing exam prep, which ranks near the top of the Inc. 5000, has a new leader at the helm.

Lamar County reports 4 measles cases linked to West Texas outbreak

Spectrum Local News Health 3/14 4:11A Christine Sanchez

The individuals had traveled to Gaines County, health officials say.

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How to choose an air purifier: Everything we have learned from years of testing.

Live Science 4/3 3:00A

Quick list — Price — Key specs — Air filters — Independent certifications — Design — Maintenance costs We all have a vague idea of what the ideal air purifier should be like....

NASA's daredevil solar spacecraft survives 2nd close flyby of our sun

Live Science 4/3 2:00A

NASA's Parker Solar Probe has successfully completed its second close flyby of the sun , the space agency announced earlier this week. The car-sized spacecraft swooped within...

World's first light-powered neural processing units (NPUs) could massively reduce energy consumption...

Live Science 4/3 1:30A

A light-powered computer chip designed to drive artificial intelligence (AI) data centers and make high-performance computing (HPC) more sustainable has entered production. In...

This rare bacterial infection triggers pus-filled sores in the lungs and brain

Live Science 4/3 12:00A emily.cooke@futurenet.com (Emily

Disease name: Nocardiosis Affected populations: Nocardiosis is a rare but potentially deadly infectious disease caused by bacteria in the genus Nocardia . Nocardiosis is an...

Morento MR5866 smart air purifier review

Live Science 4/2 6:00A

If you type "air purifier" in Amazon's search bar, chances are you will see the Morento MR5866 Smart Air Purifier as one of your top choices. This unassuming appliance has...