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Investiture Ceremony Celebrates Accomplished Faculty, Donors

SERVPRO Team Shaw Bolsters Growth with Two Major Acquisitions in 2025

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Top Stories: ➊ – Lower drug prices and new insurance rules? What Trump’s exec order and “big, beautiful bill” mean for employers (Tuesday), ➋ – 6 teenagers hospitalized in crash following Richardson police chase (Tuesday), ➌ – Health experts seeing an increase in colon cancer in young people (Thursday), ➍ – Bending Branch Winery Debuts Wines Aged in Texas White Oak (Tuesday), ➎ – Socorro Tequila and Duro Hospitality Unveil Exclusive Socorro Tequila (Tuesday)

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05/14/2025 - Small Business Community Happy Hour & Networking - May 14

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 4/28 5:10P

RCC registration/cancellation policy: Reservations with payment are required and will not be refunded unless cancelled three days prior to event. Substitutions will be accepted until noon the day of....

05/20/2025 - Ribbon Cutting - Texas Health Breeze Urgent Care - May 20

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 4/24 10:30P

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

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,...

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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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Investiture Ceremony Celebrates Accomplished Faculty, Donors

UT Dallas News Center 4/25 1:00A mxj142230

The University of Texas at Dallas honored its latest endowed chairs and professors along with their supporters at an investiture ceremony before honorees’ families, colleagues and friends April 17 in...

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...

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Sip, Savor & Celebrate at Cinco de Mayo Cocktails + Live Mariachi at The Mexican

Crave DFW 4/29 8:57A Steven Doyle

Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner, and there s no better place to celebrate than at The Mexican , where flavor, culture, and celebration come together for one unforgettable day. On Sunday, May 5...

Fords Gin Event at Midnight Rambler

Crave DFW 4/29 8:03A Steven Doyle

Fords Gin , the collaboration between 10th-generation master distiller Charles Maxwell and gin expert Simon Ford, is hosting an event to celebrate the recent launch of their Negroni Sessions vinyl, a...

Keith Lee Is the Latest Dallas Influencer to Get Into Matcha

Eater Dallas 4/29 6:17A Courtney E. Smith

The Vanilla Vacation matcha soft serve at Junbi Matcha in Richardson. | Junbi Matcha Of course, he does it a little differently than everyone else For the terminally online (like us), it feels like...

Bring the Heat This Cinco de Mayo with Ghost Tequila

Crave DFW 4/29 6:01A Steven Doyle

Cinco de Mayo is all about bold flavor, lively celebration, and cocktails that bring people together—and nothing turns up the heat like Ghost Tequila . This infused tequila blends smooth 100% agave...

Visiting Charleston Taylor Estate: An Experiential Winery Opens in Johnson City

Texas Winer Lover 4/29 1:58A Jeff Cope

A new winery has opened in Johnson City with some unique features at a Texas winery that I have never seen before. Considering I have visited over 540 Texas wineries in the...

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THOUGHTFUL GIFT IDEAS FOR MOTHER’S DAY

The Middle Page 4/27 3:49A Cathy Williamson

Celebrating Mother s Day: Thoughtful Gift Ideas for all of the mamas Hello, ladies! I hope you all have had a great weekend. I hosted my mom s 85th birthday dinner at our home on Friday night. It was...

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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,...

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Jaydon Blue jersey number has special meaning for former Cowboys fan favorite

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 4/29 9:06A Dallas Cowboys On SI

The Dallas Cowboys needed to add some firepower to their running back corps, and they believe they did just that with Jaydon Blue. Blue was taken in the fifth round of the...

Cowboys' Schotty Fires Brutal Warning Shot

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 4/29 7:59A Athlon Sports

The Dallas Cowboys head coach s latest comments about his running back room should be taken as a reality check for free-agent signings Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders.

Broncos Trade Idea Ships Out Courtland Sutton to Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 4/29 7:18A Athlon Sports

A Denver Broncos trade idea has them sending wide receiver Courtland Sutton to the Dallas Cowboys to team up with Dak Prescott.

Ex-Cowboys quarterback announces release with inspirational message on X

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 4/29 7:11A

The Dallas Cowboys quarterback room will likely feature Dak Prescott and Joe Milton III this season. The Cowboys made a trade to get Milton and upgrade their backup...

Teams with the biggest remaining question marks + George Kittle gets PAID | Inside Coverage

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 4/29 6:51A Yahoo Sports

Frank Schwab, Jori Epstein and Charles Robinson break down the biggest remaining question marks across the NFL.

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Baylor Scott & White-leased medical complex in Plano bought by LA firm

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/25 6:55A Aayush Gupta

A Los Angeles-based real estate investment firm has acquired a medical complex in Plano. The 49,228-square-foot property was first developed in 2022 and is fully leased.

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...

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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...

Support for Farmer-Led Research Hinges on SARE Funding

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 6/13 5:32A Nick Rossi

Cover crop, diakon radishes. Photo credit: Edwin Remsberg Recently, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC), alongside 100 food, farm, conservation, and rural organizations, delivered a...

Southwest Spice Blend

Joyful Healthy Eats 6/12 11:00P Krista

This Southwest Spice Blend is a kitchen must have, adding flavor to everything from shrimp and chicken to ribs. It s smoky, savory, and just a little bit spicy! If you know anything about me by now,...

10 Easy Father’s Day Grilling Recipes

Love and Lemons 6/12 2:52A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Father s Day is coming up this weekend! To celebrate, my family is getting together for a backyard cookout (complete with my favorite Father s Day side dish—see yesterday s...

Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Bites (Nobu Copycat)

Joyful Healthy Eats 6/11 11:00P Krista

This recipe for Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice is a Nobu copycat that s sure to impress! It s easy to make, crispy little sushi rice cubes topped with avocado and a tender spicy ahi tuna mixture that s to die...