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Callier Center To Receive $1.2 Million from Crystal Charity Ball

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

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Top Stories: ➊ – What I Wore this Week (Saturday), ➋ – LAST DAY Sephora Spring Savings Event 2025 Must-Haves (Sunday), ➌ – Measles exploded in Texas after stagnant vaccine funding. New cuts threaten the same across the U.S. (Sunday), ➍ – Steelers trade T.J. Watt for Dak Prescott? Analyst paints wild trade scenario (Saturday), ➎ – Study: Austin among top healthiest cities in U.S., other Texas cities lag behind (Tuesday)

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Volunteer Spotlight: The Youngs are Committed to Fighting Hunger

North Texas Food Bank 4/14 5:00A Kathleen Petty

Estelita and Philip Young give back at NTFB and its partner agencies. Whether they’ve spent the morning putting together Food 4 Kids bags or sorting produce for a partner agency, Estelita and Philip...

Good Samaritans of Garland Adds Climate-Controlled Storage with NTFB Grant

North Texas Food Bank 4/14 4:41A Kathleen Petty

The NTFB partner pantry used its $14,000 grant, enabled by the Hillcrest Foundation, to expand its capacity to accept donations and support neighbors with food. An additional 10,000 pounds of...

04/24/2025 - Ribbon Cutting - Texas Health Breeze Urgent Care - Apr 24

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 4/9 8:15P

Help us welcome Texas Health Breeze Urgent Care to the Richardson Chamber Community with a ribbon cutting! The event is open to the public.

Celebrating NTFB’s Volunteers

North Texas Food Bank 4/8 6:29A NTFB

NTFB s Community Engagement Team hosted a partner agency bus tour as part of National Volunteer Month. In celebration of National Volunteer Month, North Texas Food Bank s Community Engagement Team...

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...

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LAST DAY Sephora Spring Savings Event 2025 Must-Haves

Tanya Foster 4/13 6:00A Tanya Foster

Today is the last day of the Sephora SALE ! It's no secret that I LOVE makeup, skincare, hair care and all things BEAUTY ! So when this SALE comes along, I get so excited to stock up on my favorites...

What I Wore this Week

Brighton the Day 4/12 4:27A Brighton

This week’s looks are all about spring style that feels easy and wearable. From throw-on-and-go dresses to cozy layers, these pieces are proof you don’t have to choose comfort or cute you can totally...

Style Focus: Florals And Patterns

Tanya Foster 4/10 10:34A Tanya Foster

Happy Friday! Can you believe Easter is only a week away? In case you missed it, here is my Easter edit with all things Easter related. If you're still looking for something to wear, you may find it...

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...

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Callier Center To Receive $1.2 Million from Crystal Charity Ball

UT Dallas News Center 4/11 2:00A mxj142230

Speech-language pathologist Jeniece Ray MS’18 works with a grateful patient at the Callier Center for Communication Disorders. The Crystal Charity Ball’s $1.2 million award will help Dallas children...

UTD Earns National Recognition for Cybersecurity Research, Education

UT Dallas News Center 4/4 3:00A mxj142230

Dr. Kamil Sarac (left) works with computer science graduate student Adithya Chintala at a meeting of students in the Computer Security Group and CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service program at UT...

Comet Causes Take Center Stage for 9th Annual Giving Days

UT Dallas News Center 4/4 12:00A mxj142230

Temoc, the official mascot of UT Dallas, is ready to bring Comets together for the University’s largest giving celebration of the year, beginning April 9. On April 9 and 10, supporters of The...

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...

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Chef Stephan Pyles at The Seeker in Stephenville

Crave DFW 4/14 6:31A Steven Doyle

If you’re craving a unique culinary escape that blends cultural richness, modern luxury, and intimate experiences, mark your calendar for May 2–4, 2025 . The Interstate Inn in Stephenville, Texas, in...

Mariano’s Margaritas + Cinco de Mayo

Crave DFW 4/14 5:45A Steven Doyle

A North Texas legend in Tex-Mex dining, Mariano’s Hacienda is making festive waves this year by opening on a day it’s usually closed. On Monday, May 5, 2025 , Mariano’s...

An Eater’s Guide to Dallas

Eater Dallas 4/14 5:04A Courtney E. Smith

Kafi BBQ in Irving marries Texas-style barbecue with Persian influences. | Kathy Tran What to eat and drink when you’re in Big D Since its portrayal in the eponymous and infamous 1980s soap opera,...

Cryptocurrency and Anonymous Betting: The Pros and Cons

Crave DFW 4/14 2:17A Steven Doyle

Once upon a time, placing a bet meant showing up in person. You exchanged cash for chips, felt their weight, glanced around the room — and committed. But today, the chip is...

11 Swanky Tea Services in Dallas

Eater Dallas 4/11 6:31A Courtney E. Smith

The Hotel Swexan has made afternoon tea a fixture. | Harwood Hospitality Group Put your pinkies up at these Dallas French bistros, bakeries, and hotels, which host the hottest tea services in town...

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SO??MANY??GOOD DEALS!!!?

The Sister Studio 4/14 3:57A Jennifer Reed

Happy Monday, my friends! I m sitting here with my coffee, thinking about the week ahead. I hope all of you have a wonderful start to the week today, and that this week is a week of new beginnings,...

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER: EASTER DRESSES (THAT WILL WORK ALL SPRING LONG

The Middle Page 4/11 6:00A Cathy Williamson

Yes, I’m that person rolling in fashionably late with Easter dress ideas, but hear me out! If you’re still staring at your closet wondering what to wear for church or brunch this Sunday, I’ve got you...

5 Beauty Must haves: All Amazon!?

The Sister Studio 4/11 4:58A Jennifer Reed

Happy Friday, my friends! We made it to the weekend, wahoo!! I wanted to do something a little different today and sing praises to 5 Beauty Products that I looooove from Amazon . These are all...

Target’s Weekly WOW List!!!??

The Sister Studio 4/8 4:38A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Tuesday my friends! We had the gloomiest weather over the weekend, but the sun is back out today and it s making me so happy! I hope everyone is having a great start to their week! I...

Such good SAVINGS!!!?

The Sister Studio 4/4 3:21A Jennifer Reed

Cheers, my friends we made it to Friday! I hope everyone has had a great week so far and has fun weekend plans. It s supposed to rain here most of the weekend, so I m just hoping for some sunshine at...

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No holdout yet for Micah Parsons, who attends Cowboys' 1st voluntary workout

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 4/14 5:40A Yahoo Sports

Micah Parsons should soon be one of the NFL s highest paid players.

2025 Draft Wildcard: Cowboys don't need this position now, but will soon

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 4/14 5:32A Cowboys Wire

The Dallas Cowboys have at least four immediate needs heading into the 2025 NFL draft but a lurking need at TE could wiggle itself into the mix

Wild NFL stat shows Dallas Cowboys' desperate need for WR2

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 4/14 4:20A Dallas Cowboys On SI

With the 2025 NFL Draft approaching, each day closer to the event, it feels that the Dallas Cowboys have their priorities set for their first pick. It s no secret the team...

In Year 20, the Spurs' Chris Paul starts all 82 games. And he made some history in the process

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/14 3:19A Associated Press

Sunday's game made Paul the first player to ever make 82 starts this deep into a career.

Cowboys trade proposal would land game-changing All-Pro for 2 draft picks

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 4/14 3:18A

The Dallas Cowboys have not made many big additions this offseason, but there is still time to change that. The team could swing a blockbuster trade with the Miami Dolphins....

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Measles exploded in Texas after stagnant vaccine funding. New cuts threaten the same across the...

Spectrum Local News Health 4/13 3:41A Associated Press

Immunization programs nationwide have been left stagnant and this helped set the stage for the measles outbreak and fueled its spread.

Premier’s 100 Top Hospitals 2025

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/9 12:00A

These are the top hospitals in America, according to Premier’s 100 Top Hospitals rankings for 2025, which is based on clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, patient...

Texas measles outbreak includes multiple cases at a day care in Lubbock

Spectrum Local News Health 4/8 5:10A Associated Press

Case count and hospitalization numbers in Texas have climbed steadily since the outbreak began.

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,...

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First-Rate Restaurants in Richardson

Eater Dallas 4/18 3:31A Courtney E. Smith

Dim sum for days at Kirin Court. | Kirin Court Because eating well doesn’t need to mean leaving the ‘burbs Gone are the days when suburbanites had to trek out to the city for good food. Take...

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Love and Lemons 4/17 2:21A Jeanine Donofrio

This strawberry spinach salad is perfect for spring and early summer. It starts with a base of fresh spinach—one of the first vegetables to appear at my farmers market each...

Waldorf Chicken Salad

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/16 11:00P Krista

Waldorf chicken salad is all about contrasts: crispy, crunchy, and creamy textures, and sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Perfect for lunches, picnics, meal prep or even a light dinner, this recipe is...

USDA’s Regional Food Business Centers Caught in Federal Funding Freeze

Civil Eats 4/15 10:00P Lisa Held

For the past five years, Patra and David Wise have been growing their farm business, Native Wise , to sell vegetables, wild rice, and honey to their local community in...

Crab Eggs Benedict

Life at the Table 4/15 3:46A Chef Sandra Lewis

Crab Eggs Benedict: A Coastal Twist on a Brunch Icon What do you get when a New York classic takes a seaside vacation? You get crab eggs Benedict—brunch elegance with a...