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Lyric Stage Announces Season 31 Performances

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Lithium-ion Battery Safety

Richardson Today 4/16 9:53A Monica Rana

Lithium-ion batteries are small, yet they store a large amount of energy. They come in different shapes and sizes and are often used to power devices such as cellphones,...

Introducing NTFB’s Newest Affinity Group, Nakayoshi

North Texas Food Bank 4/16 7:51A NTFB

Nakayoshi Initiative brings together the Japanese community to close the hunger gap in North Texas. Nakayoshi Initiative is the newest cultural affinity group to join the North Texas Food Bank in its...

Volunteer Spotlight: Rodney Tanamachi Retires to a New ‘Career’ in Food Banking

North Texas Food Bank 4/15 3:15A Kathleen Petty

The former cyber security analyst and Volunteer Kernel has given over 800 hours to the North Texas Food Bank in just a few years. If Rodney Tanamachi ever feels tired while completing a pack and box...

City of Richardson Bicycle Rodeo Planned for May 11 at Huffhines Park

Richardson Today 4/12 4:10A Carlos Correa

(Richardson, TX) – The City of Richardson is holding its first Citywide Bicycle Rodeo on May 11 at Huffhines Park. Scheduled for 10 a.m.-noon, the event is an opportunity for...

04/18/2024 - Community Event - Collin College Career Fair - Apr 18

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 4/11 3:38P

Collin College would like to invite the community of Richardson to attend the upcoming Collin College Career Fair on April 18th, 2024 from 10 AM - 2 PM at the Plano Campus...

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Lyric Stage Announces Season 31 Performances

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 4/16 5:01A Juliette DC

Lyric Stage, a theatre company dedicated to the development and preservation of the musical, announces its 31 st season. The company will produce three shows at its intimate Lyric Studio Space:...

Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Debutantes Introduced at 38th Annual Presentation Ball

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 4/16 3:21A Deborah Brown

Gowns and curtseys were all the rage as 44 Symphony Debutantes took their bows at the 38th Annual Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball on Saturday, February 10 at the Morton H. Meyerson...

Bunny And Harold Ginsburg Honorary Chairing 2024 ReuNight’s Fundraising For The Family Place

My Sweet Charity 4/16 4:30A Jeanne Prejean

ReuNight* The Family Place s annual ReuNight supper that has in years past boasted a live auction of luxury packages is taking a different tack this year. With the event set for Thursday, May 9, at...

Fort Worth’s Crescent Hotel Transports Guests to a Different Side of Cowtown

Texas Lifestyle Magazine 4/16 3:41A Emily Hord

This Ain’t Texas (except that it most certainly is). Despite the perception and its occasional overlap with the truth, Texas does not adhere to a stereotype. Sure, there are plenty of places where...

Addison Kaboom Town!® Presents 40 Years of Fireworks with Town-Wide Celebration July 3

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 4/15 6:34A Kelly Hunter

For 40 years, one of the nations most impressive and unique Independence Day celebrations has been held in the North Texas town of Addison, Texas. While 4.4 square-mile Addison is only home to 17,000...

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The Shelton School Installs an Urban Bee Colony

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 4/12 4:04A Lisa Kresl

The Shelton School beehive installation occurred on Tuesday, March 25, introducing a colony of 10,000 bees to the campus. In order to enrich students' learning experiences and promote...

Total Solar Eclipse Becomes Communal Comet Experience

UT Dallas News Center 4/12 3:00A mxj142230

A gray morning over The University of Texas at Dallas campus gave way to just enough breaks in the clouds around midday for throngs of Comets to experience the total eclipse of the sun that captivated...

Investiture Ceremony To Celebrate Distinguished Professors, Donors

UT Dallas News Center 4/12 2:00A mxj142230

Dr. David Lumley (left) meets with Rust E. Reid, former trustee of the Cecil and Ida Green Foundation, after the 2019 Investiture Ceremony. Lumley is the Cecil H. and Ida M. Green Chair in Geophysics...

Dallas Academy School Will Have New Playground Thanks to $250K Donation

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 4/10 4:21A Lisa Loera

Dallas Academy School, nestled in the heart of White Rock Lake, will soon have a new addition to campus. Life-long friends of Head of School, Elizabeth Murski from the Jesuit and Ursuline Class of...

Researchers Developing Technology To Improve Offshore Wind Safety

UT Dallas News Center 4/10 2:00A mxj142230

From left: Mechanical engineering professors Dr. Todd Griffith, Dr. Mario Rotea and Dr. Jie Zhang are working to develop remote-monitoring technology for offshore wind farms as part of a federal...

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A ‘Jewel Box’ Hideaway in Fort Worth Offers Classic Tableside Service and Formidable Seafood Towers

Eater Dallas 4/16 3:00A Courtney E. Smith

A seafood tower that reaches to heaven (or Fort Worth). | The Crescent Hotel Fort Worth is wading into “low intervention” fine dining Preston Paine stepped into large shoes when he agreed to take over...

Michelle Snider Winemaker Profile

Texas Winer Lover 4/16 12:02A Jeff Cope

Kiepersol has always been a go-to winery in East Texas because of its award-winning wines made only from its estate vineyard. Besides wine, they also make wonderful spirits and they have more than...

Mirador Unveils Springtime Afternoon Tea Menu

Crave DFW 4/15 11:40A Steven Doyle

As the vibrant colors of spring take over Dallas, Mirador , the downtown culinary gem celebrated for its breathtaking views and culinary artistry, is thrilled to unveil its new Spring Afternoon Tea...

Addison’s 3rd of July Kaboom Town 2024

Crave DFW 4/15 10:02A Steven Doyle

For 40 years, one of the nation’s most impressive and unique Independence Day celebrations has been held in the North Texas town of Addison, Texas. While 4.4 square-mile Addison is only home to 17,000...

Run for the Roses as Barrel & Bones Celebrates Derby Day May 4th

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 4/15 4:28A Kelly Hunter

Since the Kentucky Derby first ran in 1875, the traditional beverage associated with the 10-furlong race has been the mint julep. And there is no better place in North Texas to sip that...

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A DRESS FIT FOR AN ISLAND TRIP OR POOL PARTY

The Middle Page 4/16 1:46A Cathy Williamson

A DRESS FIT FOR AN ISLAND TRIP OR POOL PARTY Hello, ladies! Do you all know much about Mercury in Retrograde? An explanation is that the planet Mercury appears to travel backward across the sky three...

Finds I’m LOVING this week!

The Sister Studio 4/13 10:29P Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday to you, my friends!! May your coffee be strong and your house be nice and quiet this morning! We had a busy day of kids soccer and basketball yesterday, so I m enjoying this morning when...

DAY AND NIGHT LOOK FROM A FAVORITE BRAND

The Middle Page 4/9 3:22A Cathy Williamson

DAY AND NIGHT LOOK FROM A FAVORITE BRAND Hello, everyone! Did you get a chance to see the eclipse (if you were in the path) yesterday? I didn t think it would be that big of a deal, but let me tell...

SALES ON SALES!

The Sister Studio 4/6 10:47P Jennifer Reed

Happppy Sunday, my friends! We have had a JAM packed week between a quick trip to Austin for work, playing catch up once I got back, and kids sports this week. Remi has a soccer tournament this...

You had me at Pastels! Cabi Spring 2024 Outfit Ideas

Style of Sam 4/6 10:46A Sam

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Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice named in multimillion-dollar lawsuit following Dallas crash

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/16 8:59A Kaila Garrett

Plantiffs Edvard Petrovskiy and Irina Gromova say they "suffered terrible external and internal injuries during this high-speed race."

What a first round trade could look like for Dallas Cowboys at NFL draft

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 4/16 8:42A wfaa.com

The 2024 NFL draft is knocking on the door and the Dallas Cowboys have put a lot of eggs in their roster improvement basket on the outcome. With seven total picks, the team is...

Jones: Cowboys 'hold money back' to keep stars

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 4/16 8:35A ESPN.com

Todd Archer is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Dallas Cowboys. Archer has covered the NFL since 1997 and Dallas since 2003. FRISCO, Texas -- So far in free agency, the...

2024 NFL Draft Order: Complete list of every pick from Round 1 through Round 7

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 4/16 7:15A ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports

The 2024 NFL Draft will take place from April 25-27 in Detroit, Michigan

Cowboys’ Cooks, Kendricks to battle Saints players… in cornhole

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 4/16 6:27A Cowboys Wire

From @ToddBrock24f7: Bills and Patriots players will also compete, paired up with American Cornhole League pros in a test of skills to be aired on ESPN2.

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What’s So Grand About Grand Prairie Life?

VIP Realty 4/13 2:55A tom@57realty.com (Thomas Heinz)

If searching for a new spot in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Grand Prairie deserves a good look. It offers a sweet mix of affordability, location, and community, making it a...

Moving on a Budget: Money-Saving Strategies for a Smooth Relocation

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 4/4 3:00A Hannah Pittman

Amidst towering moving boxes and the rustle of packing tape, the process of relocating often feels more like a financial burden than an exciting journey to a new home. It's a common narrative, one...

How to Determine Water Damage From a Roof Leak

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 4/4 3:00A Hannah Pittman

Imagine the subtle yet persistent drip of water echoing in the quiet of your home. Could this be a sign of a covert disaster brewing overhead? It's an all-too-common tale. What begins as an innocuous...

Beyond the NAR Settlement Headlines

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 4/4 5:58A Steve Smith

Recently, we’ve all been inundated with headlines regarding the National Association of Realtors’ agreement to end litigation of claims brought on behalf of home sellers. As part of the settlement...

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Judge fines Texas HHSC $100,000 per day over foster care failures

Spectrum Local News Health 4/16 4:38A Craig Huber

Allegations include abuse, neglect.

Houston hospital halts liver and kidney transplants after learning a doctor manipulated some...

Spectrum Local News Health 4/12 4:09A Associated Press

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is aware of the allegations, and an investigation is underway.

Ag commissioner says chickens destroyed to prevent bird flu spread being replaced

Spectrum Local News Health 4/11 5:48A Erin Davis

The disease struck about 40% of dairy cows in the Panhandle.

Study ranks Texas among worst states for quality of children’s health care

Spectrum Local News Health 4/10 5:16A Tanya Velazquez

Texas ranked 49th, following Wyoming and Mississippi, for the quality of children’s health in all 50 states.

Cariloop raises $20M with benefits for workers who care for family members

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/9 2:00A Holden Wilen

This Richardson-based company has developed a platform that helps caregivers. Now it has fresh capital to grow thanks to a $20 million round led by a Washington, D.C.-based...

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Does the Milky Way orbit anything?

Live Science 5/17 11:00P

It seems like everything orbits something in space. Moons orbit planets. Planets orbit stars. Stars orbit the centers of galaxies. But beyond that, things get a little harder...

'Playing Russian roulette with your health': Officials warn that social media trend of consuming raw...

Live Science 5/17 4:12A ben.turner@futurenet.com (Ben Tu

People shouldn t drink raw milk in an attempt to gain immunity from bird flu, health experts have warned. These warnings follow news that a bird flu subtype called H5N1 was...

Air Fryer Chickpeas

Love and Lemons 5/16 3:16A Jeanine Donofrio

Air fryer chickpeas! If you love oven roasted chickpeas, get ready: these air fryer chickpeas are even better. I ve been making them on repeat lately. Here s why: They re ready in 15 minutes. Roasting...

Wisconsin Beer Brats

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/15 11:00P Krista

These juicy, Lager-infused Wisconsin beer brats on soft, toasted buns will be your new summer cookout go-to. Topped with spicy mustard, grilled onions and tangy sauerkraut, they re the perfect excuse...

Crispy Cauliflower Tacos [with all the Fixins!]

The Healthy Maven 5/15 11:00P Davida Lederle

These cauliflower tacos are seasoned and roasted to perfection and paired with all the fixings for a delicious (and vegan!) The post Crispy Cauliflower Tacos [with all the...

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Printable Fun Facts About Peru for Kids

Kids Activities Blog 5/17 9:32P Paula Arms

Let s have some fun with Peru fun facts for kids! Are you searching for interesting facts or maybe just plain The post Printable Fun Facts About Peru for Kids appeared first...

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