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Grant Halliburton Foundation Raises $300,000 at 16th Annual Beacon of Hope Luncheon

Researchers’ 3D-Printing Formula May Transform Future of Foam

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04/26/2025 - Ribbon Cutting - Belt & Main - Apr 26

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 4/3 2:53P

Join us as we welcome Belt & Main to the Richardson Chamber community!

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04/23/2025 - WIL Social - Apr. 23

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 4/3 2:53P

WIL Social at The Warren Center Come and enjoy a wonderful volunteer opportunity creating interactive books, stories, songs for families to use in their home to help their child with developmental...

04/26/2025 - RYP - Happy Hour at the Symphony - Apr 26

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 4/1 5:42P

Join us for a happy hour at the Richardson Symphony Orchestra! Come out to connect with other young professionals before we watch the season finale with music from Sibelius &...

Volunteer Spotlight: Alan Anselman Aims to Improve His Community by Fighting Hunger

North Texas Food Bank 4/1 3:00A Kathleen Petty

The retired professional wants to use his free time to help others. Before retiring in January 2024, Alan Anselman started making plans. “I knew that when I retired, I didn’t want to sit home and do...

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.

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Easy Home Decor Updates

Tanya Foster 4/3 8:14A Tanya Foster

Do you ever wonder if your house needs a little refresh? The answer is YES and this is the perfect time to focus on some home decor updates. Today I want to share a few home pieces and some tips on...

Grant Halliburton Foundation Raises $300,000 at 16th Annual Beacon of Hope Luncheon

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 4/2 8:06A Juliette DC

Grant Halliburton Foundation hosted its 16th annual Beacon of Hope Community Luncheon on March 25 at the Omni Dallas Hotel. Nearly 600 guests gathered in support of the Foundations mission, helping to...

III Forks to Open New Flagship Location in Addison's Village on the Parkway on Tuesday, April 8

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 4/2 7:14A Kelly Hunter

III Forks is working to reinvent the steakhouse, and the new iteration of the brand will debut in Addisons Village on the Parkway when the restaurants new flagship location opens on Tuesday, April 8,...

BOOK REVIEW: WHEN THE ACTOR INSPIRED CHAOS AND BLODDSHED by Nicholas Litchfield

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 4/2 3:00A KAREN SIDDALL

When the Actor Inspired Chaos and Bloodshed by Nicholas Litchfield The riveting tale of an actor unwittingly drawn into an obsessed directors dangerous vision for an action/adventure cult film. ...

5 Bible Verses I Keep Coming Back to When I Need Encouragement

Brighton the Day 4/2 6:34A Brighton

A while back, I shared these Bible verses on stories—and so many of you screenshotted them that I knew I needed to elaborate. These are the verses I return to again and again when I need the reminder...

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Researchers’ 3D-Printing Formula May Transform Future of Foam

UT Dallas News Center 4/2 3:00A Fifi Toure

By Veronica Gonzalez April 2, 2025 From seat cushions to mattresses to insulation, foam is everywhere — even if we don’t always see it. Now, researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas have fused...

From Chess Champion to Quantum Innovator, Physicist Is on Top of Her Game

UT Dallas News Center 4/2 1:00A mxj142230

By M.E. Clary At the age of 12, Dr. Bei Zeng was already the top chess player in her province in China, a prodigy in a family deeply rooted in the game. By the time she turned 17, after witnessing...

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...

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Charleston Taylor to Open in Johnson City

Texas Winer Lover 4/3 4:35A Jeff Cope

Press Release Set to soft open on April 11, Charleston Taylor winery is more than just a brand, it’s a generational experience. Named for the owners children, the winery is...

Y Knot Vineyard Grower Profile

Texas Winer Lover 4/2 9:13A Laurinda Thomas

With the looming threat of water shortages in the Texas High Plains, many row crop farmers are shifting to also growing grapes, since grapes require less water. In this...

Here Are the Dallas 2025 James Beard Award Finalists

Eater Dallas 4/2 7:05A Courtney E. Smith

Illustration by Lillie Allen Leading the pack is a major award for Chad Houser of Cafe Momentum The James Beard Awards, often referred to as “the Oscars of food,” are among the most prestigious awards...

5 Things You Need to Know about Wines in Texas

Texas Winer Lover 4/2 6:20A Gus Hall

Texas is one of the most attractive parts of the world to taste wines and have the best time. With its century-long history of winemaking, a rich selection of wines, and excellent service, the area...

5 Budget Places to Travel for Wine

Texas Winer Lover 4/2 6:19A Gus Hall

Taking wine trips is considered luxury entertainment. Logically, it is associated with high cost and inaccessibility for trips on a limited budget. Yet, this is not...

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WHY FRINGE IS A MUST-HAVE TREND FOR SPRING

The Middle Page 4/2 3:49A Cathy Williamson

WHY FRINGE IS A MUST-HAVE TREND FOR SPRING Hello ladies! Are you in full Spring fever mode? I am so excited about Spring. However, it s been super rainy this month and already pretty darn warm. That s...

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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Dallas Cowboys sneakiest 2025 NFL free agency signing

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 4/3 12:04P ClutchPoints | Dallas Cowboys Ne

The Dallas Cowboys go into every season with the hope of winning the NFC East title and making a long run in the playoffs. The Cowboys won the NFC East crown in 2023 and while...

2025 NFL schedule: Home and away matchups for all 32 teams

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 4/3 12:00P Yahoo Sports

While the official dates and times for the 2025 NFL season won’t be released until later this spring, we do know who your favorite team will be playing and where.

Crazy Prescott-to-Browns trade rumor gets doubled down on.. could the Cowboys even do it?

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 4/3 11:15A Cowboys Wire

The lull between free agency and the draft is apparently too much for some to bear without losing their minds.

Cowboys predicted to pass up on crucial need to draft Shemar Stewart

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 4/3 7:41A

The Dallas Cowboys have plenty of needs to address in the upcoming NFL Draft. The Cowboys are likely not going to see Ashton Jeanty available when they are on the clock at...

Cowboys' Micah Parsons hit with 'out there' diss amid contract talks

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 4/3 6:54A ClutchPoints | Dallas Cowboys Ne

The Dallas Cowboys paid Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb before last season, and this time around, Micah Parsons seems to be up next. Parsons is looking to have a big payday after...

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Healthcare finance trends for 2025

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/3 3:32A Commerce Bank

Healthcare leaders enter 2025 facing a host of pressing imperatives. They need to promote sustainable financial health, address patient affordability and financial experience,...

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.

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Colossal's de-extincted 'dire wolf' isn't a dire wolf and it has not been de-extincted, experts say

Live Science 4/9 4:36A sascha.pare@futurenet.com (Sasch

In an announcement on Monday (April 7), scientists revealed to the world that they have "brought back" long-extinct dire wolves with genetic engineering. Researchers with the...

Easy Sprinkle Cookies Recipe with Cream Cheese

Cooking Chew 4/8 12:29P Renee Groskreutz

This soft and buttery sprinkle cookies recipe uses cream cheese for the perfect chewy bite. Fun to make and easy to customize for holidays and parties. The post Easy Sprinkle...

Boston Cream Pie Cookie Cups (Mini Dessert Recipe)

Cooking Chew 4/8 12:27P Renee Groskreutz

These Boston Cream Pie Cookie Cups are soft, creamy, and topped with ganache. An easy cake mix dessert that’s perfect for parties and holiday trays! The post Boston Cream Pie...

Flaky, Gooey, Glazed: This Raspberry Cream Cheese Ring Is Everything

Cooking Chew 4/8 12:20P Andi Reis

Buttery crescent dough wrapped around tart raspberry filling and sweet cream cheese, baked to golden, gooey perfection. Finished with a vanilla glaze this easy, homemade...

This Comforting Side Dish Is My Favorite Part of Easter Dinner

Love and Lemons 4/8 6:57A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

My husband Jack and I don’t usually see eye to eye when it comes to holiday side dishes. He’d take creamed spinach over a spinach salad any day, and I’m team salad all the...