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Park Place Lexus Plano Recognizes Frisco ISD Teachers of the Year

New Fabrication Process Makes Artificial Muscles Spring into Action

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Top Stories: ➊ – March Amazon Finds—on SALE! (Thursday), ➋ – Alcon to buy Lensar in deal worth up to $430M (Thursday), ➌ – Everyday Looks I’ve Been Wearing (Friday), ➍ – New Fabrication Process Makes Artificial Muscles Spring into Action (Friday), ➎ – A Colorful Table Setting For 10 or Just Two! (Wednesday)

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04/30/2025 - Leadership Richardson Info Session - Apr 30

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 3/31 3:44P

If you want to hear about this program, join us to learn the benefits and opportunities that come with LR.

NTFB Grant Supports Kaufman Christian Help Center in Serving More Neighbors

North Texas Food Bank 3/31 8:18A Kathleen Petty

The partner pantry added a walk-in freezer and an exterior awning to better serve the community. At one point, food at Kaufman Christian Help Center was being stored in 18 residential chest freezers....

04/05/2025 - Community Event - Free Skin Cancer Screening at Methodist Richardson Medical Center -...

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 3/28 1:39P

Join us at Methodist Richardson Cancer Center on Saturday, April 5th, for a free skin cancer screening by a board-certified dermatologist. No appointment is necessary. Click here for more information

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!

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Park Place Lexus Plano Recognizes Frisco ISD Teachers of the Year

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 3/31 5:34A Mary Jane Coker

Park Place Lexus Plano recognized Frisco Independent School District Teachers of the Year, Robert Fitzgerald and Sarah Dickerson. Fitzgerald was named Elementary Teacher of the Year and Dickerson was...

Dwell with Dignity Announces the Return of Thrift Studio, Presented by Amazon

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 3/31 2:36A Juliette DC

Dwell with Dignity , a nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives through design, announces the return of its largest fundraiser, Thrift Studio, presented by Amazon. The event kicks off with an...

Everyday Looks I’ve Been Wearing

Brighton the Day 3/28 9:39A Brighton

If you’re anything like me, you want everyday looks that feel just as good as they look. Whether I’m heading out for errands, meeting a friend for coffee, or working from home, I always try to reach...

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...

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New Fabrication Process Makes Artificial Muscles Spring into Action

UT Dallas News Center 3/28 3:00A Fifi Toure

By Amanda Siegfried March 28, 2025 Researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas have invented a new, inexpensive method for fabricating artificial muscles for potential use in robots, in...

Team Enhances AI-Driven Medical Coding Automation Platform

UT Dallas News Center 3/28 1:00A mxj142230

University of Texas at Dallas experts recently collaborated with a Texas-based health care technology company to enhance its medical coding automation platform by incorporating the most recent...

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 Best Dishes Eater Dallas Ate in March

Eater Dallas 3/31 5:24A Courtney E. Smith

The burgers at Knife are still excellent. | Courtney E. Smith A pimento cheese burger, killer crudo, and more make the list this month The amount of excellent food available in Dallas is dizzying, yet...

Hudson House Confirms Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney Stopped In Together

Eater Dallas 3/31 4:12A Courtney E. Smith

It was lights, camera, wait is that Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney at several Dallas restaurants this weekend. | Mark Von Holden/NBC via Getty Images The duo also reportedly went to Joe Leo Fine Tex...

John Tesar’s Knife Restaurant and the Highland Hotel in Dallas Just Severed Their Relationship

Eater Dallas 3/28 9:35A Courtney E. Smith

Steven Visneau The chef was anticipating a multi-million dollar renovation, but instead the restaurant will close Knife, the restaurant helmed by former James Beard semifinalist and winner of Food...

After 72 Years, the Zodiac Is Closing. These Dallas Diners Want to Say Goodbye.

Eater Dallas 3/28 3:14A Rachel Pinn

The famous strawberry popovers at the Zodiac in Neiman Marcus. | Holly Jefferson From drunkenly trying on wedding gowns to holiday tea service, devotees of the restaurant in Neiman Marcus share their...

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...

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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...

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Cowboys' best uniforms could get more shine thanks to new NFL uniform rule

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 3/31 12:06P Dallas Cowboys On SI

The Dallas Cowboys organization, who are often poked and prodded, openly hated or beloved by everyone for their play or participation in the media, have one thing that the...

Cowboys trading Micah Parsons suggested by NFL insider in shocking three-team deal

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 3/31 10:42A

The Dallas Cowboys could struggle to win if they pay Micah Parsons record-setting money, according to ESPN s Bill Barnwell . That s why Barnwell thinks they should trade...

Dallas Cowboys named 'best fit' for 'dynamic' Day 2 NFL Draft RB prospect

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 3/31 9:10A Dallas Cowboys On SI

It is no secret that the Dallas Cowboys need to bolster the running back room for the 2025 NFL season, after struggling to get anything going on the ground until the second...

Cowboys-49ers trade proposal would land Brandon Aiyuk in Dallas

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 3/31 9:06A

The Dallas Cowboys are still looking for a running mate for CeeDee Lamb in their receiving corps. Aiyuk signed a four-year, $120 million extension last offseason. As his...

Cowboys executive admits team continues to underestimate free agent market

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 3/31 8:10A Cowboys Wire

The Cowboys know they are underestimating the free agent market, but just aren t willing to change their ways.

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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.

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Mediterranean Fusion Hotspot MF Gyros and Burgers Announces Nationwide Franchise Expansion

Restaurant News 4/2 5:59A RestaurantNews.com

Mediterranean and American flavors combine in this new, fun franchise model, now open to entrepreneurs across the U.S. Sacramento, CA ( RestaurantNews.com ) MF Gyros and...

The Big Biscuit Springs into Big Flavors With NEW Menu

Restaurant News 4/2 4:38A RestaurantNews.com

Introduces sweet, spicy, and everything nice for breakfast Prairie Village, KS ( RestaurantNews.com ) The Big Biscuit ® , a popular All-American Breakfast and Lunch concept...

Taco John’s Celebrates Appiversary with Week of Freebies for Rewards Members

Restaurant News 4/2 3:24A RestaurantNews.com

Cheyenne, WY ( RestaurantNews.com ) Taco John’s ®, which has cultivated a loyal following for its bold flavors and quality Mexican fare at a great value, is celebrating its...

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Enters Fourth Year as an Official Pizza Partner of Angels Baseball

Restaurant News 4/1 11:27P RestaurantNews.com

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Proudly Reinforces Commitment to Sports and Community with Renewed Partnership Irvine, CA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Mountain Mike’s Pizza , a...

Op-ed: How Trump’s Tariffs Could Impact Your Local Restaurant

Civil Eats 4/1 11:00P Clare Reichenbach

Independent restaurants—establishments owned and operated by an individual, family, or small group rather than a larger chain or franchise—are more than places to eat. They’re...