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SERVPRO Team Shaw Bolsters Growth with Two Major Acquisitions in 2025

Comets Giving Days Ends on High Note with $1.1 Million Total

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US-75 at I-635 in Dallas shut down due to investigation involving police

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Local News 4/23 1:34A Julia Falcon

A portion of US-75 in Dallas heading into Richardson is shut down due to an investigation involving police. Northbound US-75 at I-635 shut down Wednesday morning. Traffic was...

06/04/2025 - Women in Leadership - Jun 4

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 4/17 5:45P

From navigating the challenges of immigration to overcoming traumatic events, Olia Bosovik knows what it takes to rise against the odds. Now a successful financial advisor, she s on a mission to help...

06/13/2025 - Annual Bowling Tournament - June 13

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 4/17 8:11A

The Richardson Chamber s Annual Bowling Tournament is back and better than ever! The event provides businesses the opportunity to network with organizations in the area,...

06/06/2025 - Community Event - Ability Connection Member Formal

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 4/16 4:08A

Ability Connection has been supporting and advocating for Texans with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1953. We provide the highest quality care for our...

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SERVPRO Team Shaw Bolsters Growth with Two Major Acquisitions in 2025

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 4/23 4:48A Jennifer Halstead

SERVPRO Team Shaw Expands Again in 2025 SERVPRO Team Shaw , one of the largest franchises in the country, continues to make waves in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market under the leadership of...

Southlake Tennis Center Celebrates 25 Years of Serving the Community with May 10 Anniversary Event

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 4/22 8:28A Marlea Maschmeyer

Southlake Tennis Center (STC) , a beloved fixture in the Southlake community and one of the premier public tennis facilities in the country, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a fun-filled day...

Junior Symphony Ball Shatters Records with Party at Gilley's

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 4/22 5:27A Deborah Brown

Junior Symphony Ball Shatters Records with Party With a Purpose at Gilleys Dallas $580,500 raised for Music Education and Outreach Programs The J unior Symphony Ball (JSB) Party With a Purpose...

Feel All of the Action! High-Tech Immersive D-BOX Seating Available @ Galaxy Theatres Grandscape

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 4/22 4:29A Culver Public Relations

Galaxy Theatres Grandscape is now offering an unforgettable experience with its exclusive D-BOX motion seats installed just in time for summer blockbuster season. D-BOX is an immersive seating...

Best Things to Do in DFW with Kids This Week (April 22 – 29, 2025)

Richardson Family eGuide 4/22 5:21A Family eGuide

Spring is springing in North Texas and so are the events! We ve done the work and rounded up all the best things to do in DFW with kids this week in our latest issue. Flip...

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Comets Giving Days Ends on High Note with $1.1 Million Total

UT Dallas News Center 4/23 2:00A mxj142230

Nearly 130 UT Dallas groups united for Comets Giving Days and raised more than $1 million for the University’s causes. The University of Texas at Dallas received a record 3,141 gifts and raised more...

UTD Has Spot in Heart for Purple Heart Recipients, Earns Designation

UT Dallas News Center 4/23 12:00A mxj142230

Robert Vasquez (right), commander of DFW Mid-Cities Chapter #1513, Military Order of the Purple Heart, presented the Purple Heart University designation to Marijke Gray, director of the Military and...

UTD Mourns Loss of Nanotech Pioneer, Researcher Dr. Ray Baughman

UT Dallas News Center 4/21 4:00A mxj142230

Dr. Ray H. Baughman, a pioneer in the field of nanotechnology and a pillar of scientific discovery and innovation at The University of Texas at Dallas for more than 23 years, died April 18 at the age...

Researchers To Create AI Tool for Studying Political Conflicts

UT Dallas News Center 4/18 3:00A mxj142230

The frequency, type and geographical location of political conflict events can provide critical information to corporations and governments on where it’s safe to operate. But a large-scale tracking of...

Investiture Ceremony To Honor Distinguished Professors, Supporters

UT Dallas News Center 4/16 2:00A mxj142230

From left: Dr. Rudi Fasan, a Robert A. Welch Distinguished Chair in Chemistry; Dr. A. Dean Sherry; Dr. Daniela Raciti; and Dr. Gabriele Meloni. Meloni was honored as Fellow, Dean and Cindy Sherry...

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Chic Dallas Restaurants Suitable for a Dream Wedding

Eater Dallas 4/24 5:25A Courtney E. Smith

Throw a very large wedding reception inside Mister Charles. | Douglas Friedman From rustic to fancy, these spots offer all sorts of decor and food options Wedding season is upon us, and happily, the...

2025 Los Angeles International Wine Competition – Texas Results

Texas Winer Lover 4/23 10:52P Jeff Cope

The 90th anniversary Los Angeles International Wine Competition (LAIWC) has released its 2025 results. The wine competition judging took place April 1-3 in Los Angeles. The...

How Are Winemaking and Education Historically Linked?

Texas Winer Lover 4/23 10:02P Gus Hall

Winemaking and education might seem like two different worlds. One is growing grapes and making wine. The other is about books, learning, and classrooms. But if you look...

Five Days of Cinco? Mexican Sugar Is Bringing the Party

Crave DFW 4/23 6:59A Steven Doyle

Get ready to party, because Mexican Sugar is pulling out all the stops for Cinco de Mayo with a five-day celebration you won’t want to miss. From May 1 through May 5, each day...

The Top Tex-Mex Restaurants in Dallas

Eater Dallas 4/23 5:51A Courtney E. Smith

Doce Mesas | Krista McKay Media Where to find the city’s best fajitas, enchiladas, nachos, and more No matter the time of year, there’s nothing more comforting than a big bowl of queso and a frosty...

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MY FAVORITE SPRING BLAZERS

The Middle Page 4/22 2:16A Cathy Williamson

MY FAVORITE SPRING BLAZERS Hello, ladies! I hope you all had a blessed Easter weekend! After we got back from St. Barts last Monday night, the week was a total blur! I had a lot to catch up on,...

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...

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NFL Draft scenarios for K-State's top 3 prospects

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 4/24 11:18A EMAW Online

Headlined by cornerback Jacob Parrish, K-State could have three players selected in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Tetairoa McMillan draft odds: Will it be the Jaguars or Cowboys?

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 4/24 9:48A New York Post

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2025 NFL Draft order: Full list of picks for all 7 rounds, 257 picks

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 4/24 9:13A USA TODAY Sports

There will be 257 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. Here s a look at the full draft order as the action begins Thursday.

Cowboys may be a sneaky candidate to jump ahead of the Saints in the NFL draft

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 4/24 9:10A Saints Wire

The Saints have been linked to Ashton Jeanty throughout the draft process. Could a team trade ahead of New Orleans to steal him?

Rumored Broncos-Cowboys Trade Involving Courtland Sutton Debunked as ‘Fake News'

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 4/24 9:00A Athlon Sports

An NFL insider reported that a trade between the Denver Broncos and Dallas Cowboys involving Courtland Sutton was fake news.

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Frisco, Texas Top Attractions & Things to Do

VIP Realty 4/15 11:54A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Frisco, Texas Top Attractions & Things to Do If you're looking for a city that perfectly blends suburban comfort with big-city excitement, Frisco, Texas should be at the top...

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First confirmed case of measles in Dallas-Fort Worth child, health officials say

Spectrum Local News Health 4/23 9:48A Kaila Garrett

There has been a confirmed case of the measles involving a student at Willow Spring Middle School, according to Collin County Health Care Services.

Spring allergies are back. Here's how to check pollen levels and keep from sneezing

Spectrum Local News Health 4/19 5:14A Associated Press

The severity of your allergies can depend on where you live, what you’re allergic to and your lifestyle.

Bird flu detected in 4 mammal species in Texas Panhandle

Spectrum Local News Health 4/17 4:36A Christine Sanchez

The virus was found in foxes, raccoons, striped skunks and domestic cats in six counties.

The healthcare industry challenge: Cutting costs without compromising care

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/17 4:03A BOK Financial

Medical providers across the country are in the midst of a financial struggle, faced with ever-rising costs and operational complexities that threaten their viability and can...

RFK Jr.'s mixed message about the measles outbreaks draws criticism from health officials

Spectrum Local News Health 4/16 2:36A Associated Press

Kennedy has not been regularly briefed in person on the outbreak by his own infectious disease experts at the CDC at least through March 21.

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Light & Easy Crockpot Summer Vegetable Soup

Cooking Chew 6/17 9:27A Andi Reis

This slow-cooker vegetable soup is proof that summer meals can be effortless and full of flavor. Just toss, simmer, and serve. The post Light & Easy Crockpot Summer Vegetable...

Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Love and Lemons 6/17 3:42A Jeanine Donofrio

This double chocolate zucchini bread is moist, fudgy, and delicious. In the summertime, it s my favorite way to satisfy a chocolate craving. It tastes just as decadent as a...

Yum! Brands Appoints Chris Turner as Chief Executive Officer Effective October 1, 2025

Restaurant News 6/17 2:38A RestaurantNews.com

Chris Turner David Gibbs will serve as an adviser to Yum! Brands until the end of 2026 Louisville, KY ( RestaurantNews.com ) Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) today announced...

Homemade Basil Pesto

Joyful Healthy Eats 6/16 11:00P Krista

This Homemade Basil Pesto recipe is made with pecans instead of pine nuts to give it some extra body, but it s got the same great herby flavor that makes pesto so vibrant and delicious! I could...

Tom Collins Cocktail

Love and Lemons 6/15 3:39A Jeanine Donofrio

It s probably not surprising that I love a Tom Collins cocktail. This sparkling gin drink is only one step removed from homemade lemonade, after all. Made with gin, fresh...