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“Richardson’s Family 4th” is Tomorrow

Richardson Today 7/9 3:29A Bill Conrad

The City of Richardson is hosting its annual Family 4th Celebration on Friday, July 4, at Breckinridge Park, 3555 Brand Rd., beginning at 6 p.m. Anyone wishing to attend the...

Miss Richardson Crowned as Miss Texas

Richardson Today 7/9 3:29A Bill Conrad

Photo courtesy of BluDoor Studios Miss Richardson Sadie Schiermeyer was named the new Miss Texas and Miss Colleyville Teen Emma Fossum became Miss Texas’ Teen last weekend at the Eisemann Center....

Pet of the Week

Richardson Today 7/9 3:28A Isis Jenkins Long

Meet Powder, a gentle soul with a heart full of love. She s a sweet, friendly 5-year-old Staffordshire dog who can t resist a good treat. Her playful nature is infectious and...

Lane Closures Expected at Waterview Intersection Near UT Dallas

Richardson Today 7/9 3:28A Isis Jenkins Long

Various right and left lanes at the intersection of Waterview Parkway and Frank Johnson Drive may be closed to traffic alternately from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for sidewalk and...

Reminder: Personal Fireworks Not Allowed Within City Limits

Richardson Today 7/9 3:27A Isis Jenkins Long

Richardson firefighters are reminding residents to stay safe this holiday weekend and to be aware of the City ordinance prohibiting the sale, storage, or use of fireworks...

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Metrocrest Hospital Authority Distributes $3.3 Million to Local Nonprofits in 2025

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 7/8 3:28A Katherine Long

Metrocrest Hospital Authority Distributes $3.3 Million to Local Nonprofits in 2025 Funding supports healthcare services in Addison, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, and Coppell. Metrocrest Hospital...

Lifelong Employability Begins with Job Search Workshop in Allen

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 7/2 4:00A Martha Jane Brounoff

Do you want to achieve lifelong employability but are not sure how to go about it? If so, come join the St. Jude Career Alliance at its comprehensive, faith-based job search workshop on Saturday, July...

Fourth of July Pool Party at Fairmont Dallas Sip, Swim & Celebrate!

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 6/27 5:57A Culver Public Relations

This Fourth of July, Fairmont Dallas is turning up the heat and the beats! On Friday, July 4, from 1 PM to 5 PM, guests and locals alike are invited to kick off the holiday weekend with the ultimate...

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Engineering Students Show Smarts in Earning SMART Scholarships

UT Dallas News Center 7/10 1:00A mxj142230

Computer engineering doctoral student Victoria Gammenthaler BS’23 (left) and mechanical engineering senior Kevin Dinh have received Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation scholarships,...

CPRIT Scholar Pursues Protein Engineering To Develop Cancer Drugs

UT Dallas News Center 7/2 1:00A mxj142230

Dr. Ziwen Jiang joined UT Dallas this year as a CPRIT Scholar in Cancer Research and an assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry. His goal is to develop new therapeutic protein-based drugs...

ROTC Cadets Receive Commissions at Ceremony

UT Dallas News Center 6/27 8:46A mxj142230

By Jessica Good Two Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadets from The University of Texas at Dallas received their commissions as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserve on May...

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD parents, community members sue after 4 schools closed

CBS Dallas- Ft. Worth Education 6/27 4:40A Julia Falcon

A group of parents is suing Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD over violations they said led to school closures. The lawsuit alleged that school officials and trustees violated...

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6 Wineries Within Two Hours for Two-Night Stays from Dallas

Texas Winer Lover 7/9 4:37A Chandler Gibson

We need a break. Summer means holidays, summer weddings, kids on vacation, and don’t even get me started on the heat. Back in February, WalletHub named three cities in Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) in the...

National Tequila Day, July 24th: Ultimate DFW Guide

Crave DFW 7/8 9:06A Steven Doyle

National Tequila Day is more than an excuse to raise a glass—it’s a moment to appreciate one of the world’s most distinct spirits, born from volcanic soil, centuries of cultivation, and agave plants...

A Visit to an Old Friend: Hererra’s Cafe

Crave DFW 7/8 8:20A Steven Doyle

Herrera’s in Oak Cliff is more than a surviving restaurant—it’s the living core of a once-sprawling dynasty. Over the years, as various Herrera family members stepped away or closed their doors, the...

Texas Roots: Honoring Ysleta del Sur Pueblo at the Bullock Museum

Crave DFW 7/8 7:02A Steven Doyle

A compelling new exhibition at the Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin honors the enduring legacy of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo, a Tribal Nation whose roots stretch back thousands of years....

4th of July Restaurant Deals and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Restaurant News 7/7 12:55A RestaurantNews.com

4th of July Restaurant Deals, Perkins Griddle & Go, Twisted Egg Shack, Fatburger, and Turquoise Wine Bar lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending July 7,...

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AMAZON: Last Chance to SAVE!!??‍♀️?

The Sister Studio 7/10 4:54A Jennifer Reed

Happy Thursday, my friends! Tomorrow is the last day to shop Prime Day Deals , and there were several new promos added today that I wanted to share! I rounded up my favorites below, along with some...

THE BEST WHITE PANTS FOR SUMMER AND MORE NSALE ITEMS

The Middle Page 7/9 4:32A Cathy Williamson

Hi, ladies! Were you one of the lucky ones who got to shop the NSale yesterday? I had to wait until today ( I must not have spent as much money last year my husband will be so proud!), and my cart is...

The BEST of Prime Day!!!??

The Sister Studio 7/8 4:42A Jennifer Reed

Hi friends!! Prime Day is HERE and I have spent hours on hours scouring Amazon and cross-checking prices for the very very BEST deals! This year the beauty deals REALLY impressed me there are SO...

NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE PICKS FOR WOMEN

The Middle Page 7/8 3:25A Cathy Williamson

NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE PICKS FOR WOMEN Hi ladies! I am writing this post with a heavy heart about the events that occurred in my home state over the July 4th weekend. I can not imagine, as a...

TWELVE YEAR CANCERVERSARY

The Middle Page 7/1 3:09A Cathy Williamson

Happy July… and Happy 12-Year Cancerversary to Me! Twelve years ago today, I woke up in a hospital bed minus one tumor and two breasts—and honestly, I’ve never felt more grateful. July 1st will always...

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Tyler Smith ready to be best version of himself as Cowboys prepare for 2025 season

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 7/10 9:25A Dallas Cowboys On SI

One of the greatest players ever to wear a Dallas Cowboys uniform decided to call it a career after the 2024 season. Guard Zack Martin played 11 seasons for the Cowboys and...

From blocking DL to pushing kids, Cowboys rookie Tyler Booker's competitive fire burns

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 7/10 8:59A Dallas News

It gave everyone the chance to feel like they were in the building — even those who didn t exactly want to be, like Dallas Cowboys rookie Tyler Booker. Booker made note...

ESPN Analyst Raises Concerns Over Dallas Cowboys' Trade for WR George Pickens

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 7/10 7:55A Georgia Bulldogs On SI

An ESPN analyst has raised some concerns around the Dallas Cowboys decision to trade for wide receiver George Pickens. The NFL offseason is winding down as roster acquisitions...

Brock Purdy and Trey Lance Took Different Paths, but Their Bond Remains

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 7/10 7:49A Athlon Sports

As Purdy becomes the face of the 49ers and Lance seeks a fresh start, the former teammates continue to stay in touch.

What should Cowboys fans expect from Jaydon Blue in rookie year?

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 7/10 7:43A Dallas Cowboys On SI

After struggling to find any consistency on the ground in 2024, the Dallas Cowboys overhauled their running back group this offseason. In free agency, they signed two former...

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Focus on first responders' mental health grows as death toll rises in flood-ravaged Texas

Spectrum Local News Health 7/9 6:00A Associated Press

“We process it the best we can,” Lt. Colonel Ben Baker of the Texas Game Wardens said after taking a deep breath.

Baylor Scott & White unveils opening date for Frisco hospital

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/3 5:54A Aayush Gupta

Leaders at Baylor Scott & White Health, the largest nonprofit hospital system in Texas, have unveiled more details about a new medical center in Frisco. The new facility will...

Fort Worth co. buys 5 Texas nursing homes

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/3 1:56A Sydney Asher

Creative Solutions for Healthcare, a healthcare operator that focuses on senior living facilities, is brining "significant upgrades" to five senior living facilities across...

The GLP-1 weight loss debate: Pharmacy benefit leaders weigh in on difficult coverage decisions

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/30 7:00P Lauren Lawley Head, Writer, TBJ

Employers are grappling with the ripple effect of an increasingly popular weight loss treatment. Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are a favored treatment for...

Pegasus Park lands Silicon Valley startup focused on skin treatments

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/27 1:34A Noor Adatia

The latest company to arrive at Pegasus Park's BioLabs is known for developing high-tech dermatology treatments. California-based Cage Bio specializes in developing topical...

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CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW - SPOONS: A FAMILY STORY OF ENDURING LOSS by J. Corn

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/15 3:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Spoons by J. Corn Colorful, simple, and comforting story about missing and remembering our loved ones who have passed on. Spoons by J. Corn is a helpful childrens picture book about how we can...

Creamy Potato Salad with Bacon

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/14 11:00P Krista

Don t let the creamy dressing fool you! This Potato Salad with Bacon is a lightened up recipe, but it packs in lots of big, bold flavor with bacon, hardboiled eggs, fresh chives, and a creamy mustard...

Stuffed Spaghetti Squash: A Healthy Take on a Classic Dinner ?

Cooking Chew 8/14 11:54A Renee Groskreutz

A hearty and healthy take on a classic spaghetti dinner, this stuffed spaghetti squash is roasted until tender, filled with a savory meat sauce, and topped with gooey cheese....

BBQ Kielbasa Appetizer Recipe (Sweet & Glazed Bites!)

Cooking Chew 8/14 8:53A Renee Groskreutz

Learn how to make this easy BBQ kielbasa appetizer with just 6 ingredients. These sweet, glazed bites are perfect for parties, game day, or any gathering where you want to...

Easy 5-Minute White Bean Dip Recipe (Healthy & Creamy)

Cooking Chew 8/14 8:34A Andi Reis

Learn how to make this creamy white bean dip in just 5 minutes using simple pantry ingredients. This healthy appetizer is protein-rich and perfect for any occasion. The post...