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David Del Solar Shares Light Through Art as The Cottonwood Art Festival Featured Artist

A Taste of Luxury at Fairmont Dallas Pyramid Restaurant for DFW Restaurant Week

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Top Stories: ➊ – Cowboys lose another OL as former Super Bowl starter suffers head injury (Thursday), ➋ – The Village Dallas Launches Limited-Time Taste of Summer Culinary Program (Monday), ➌ – The Chargers trade package that could poach Cowboys' Micah Parsons (Thursday), ➍ – Cowboys’ Micah Parsons requests trade from team on social media (Friday), ➎ – Council Goals Workshop Available for Viewing (Friday)

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08/28/2025 - Member Orientation

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 8/4 2:54P

Whether you re a new member, need a quick refresher, or just curious about what the Richardson Chamber has to offer, our Member Orientation is the perfect place to start! Join...

09/11/2025 - Women in Leadership Quarterly Luncheon

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 8/4 2:54P

Presented by Influence that resonates in business and beyond True influence isn t about titles it s about presence, clarity, and connection. At this Women in Leadership Luncheon, entrepreneur and...

10/07/2025 - RISD Principal for a Day

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 8/1 3:15P

Now accepting applications! Click here to apply: s.risd.org/principalday Don t miss this unique opportunity to experience school leadership in Richardson ISD! Shadow a campus principal Engage with...

David Del Solar Shares Light Through Art as The Cottonwood Art Festival Featured Artist

Richardson Today 8/1 11:20A Jarrod Cheatham

International painter, David del Solar, captures the beauty of light to elevate landscapes into inspiring sceneries of hopeful art. David del Solar will be sharing light through art as the Fall...

US75 HOV Tech Lane Construction Begins Monday, Aug. 4

Richardson Today 8/1 11:19A Jarrod Cheatham

TxDOT will begin construction on the next phase of the US 75 Tech Lanes Project Monday, Aug. 4, with work expected to continue through summer 2026. Crews will start by restriping the southbound HOV...

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A Taste of Luxury at Fairmont Dallas Pyramid Restaurant for DFW Restaurant Week

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 8/1 5:50A Culver Public Relations

Experience elevated dining in the heart of downtown Dallas as Pyramid Restaurant at Fairmont Dallas proudly participates in DFW Restaurant Week 2025 for the entire month of August. Known for its...

Local Company Taking their Expertise International to Build Homes

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 8/1 4:47A Carolyn Alvey

A team of 20 employees from Farmers Branch-based Expo Home Improvement will travel to Siguatepeque, Honduras August 2-9 to build five homes for five local families in need. Known for transforming...

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UT Dallas reverses decision to cut track programs after feedback from community

CBS Dallas- Ft. Worth Education 7/31 7:08A Julia Falcon

Just a few days after announcing it would cut track and field programs , the University of Texas at Dallas is reversing the decision. A letter from the university's president...

Here's where to get free backpacks, school supplies, immunizations in North Texas before classes...

CBS Dallas- Ft. Worth Education 7/29 7:17A CBS Texas Staff

With the first day of school quickly approaching, some school districts and organizations are holding events to help North Texas children get ready. Events include backpack...

Study: How Online Language Choices May Signal Self-Harm Risk

UT Dallas News Center 7/25 3:00A mxj142230

EDITOR’S NOTE — This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. Signs...

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Sweet Treats & Tail Wags: SusieCakes Celebrates Summer with a Dog-Friendly Dessert Collection

Crave DFW 8/4 9:19A Steven Doyle

SusieCakes is turning up the charm—and the tail wags—this summer with its new Dog Days of Summer collection, available now through August 31 at all SusieCakes locations. The limited-edition lineup...

The Village Dallas Launches Limited-Time Taste of Summer Culinary Program

Crave DFW 8/4 5:49A Steven Doyle

The Village Dallas introduces Taste of Summer, a new limited-time culinary and cocktail program, now available through the end of the season. Curated by Executive Chef Eduardo Osorio alongside the...

Zatar in Deep Ellum Offers Tranquility & a Great Dining Experience

Crave DFW 8/1 9:04A Steven Doyle

Zatar Lebanese Tapas & Bar , located on Commerce Street in the heart of Deep Ellum , brings an intimate and ingredient-forward approach to Middle Eastern dining. Specializing in mezze—the Lebanese...

Retro Movie Review: Charade (1963)

Crave DFW 8/1 5:56A Steven Doyle

In Stanley Donen’s Charade , Paris becomes the stage for murder, mistaken identity, and a whirlwind of charm and duplicity. Released in 1963 but as beguiling as ever, Charade...

Café Momentum Wraps Up Summer with Final Sunday Supper Concert Featuring the Funky Knuckles

Crave DFW 7/31 10:02A Steven Doyle

Café Momentum, the acclaimed non-profit restaurant and culinary training facility, will host the final event of its Sunday Supper Concert Series for the summer season on August 10 from 5 to 7 p.m....

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Vacation Looks and SO MUCH MORE!

The Sister Studio 7/22 3:15A Jennifer Reed

Happy Tuesday, my friends! I hope everyone s week is off to a great start. I m sitting here sipping my coffee and decided to up all my favorite finds as of late for you! I went on a girls trip to...

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Cowboys' George Pickens Scouts 'Great' Brian Schottenheimer Offense

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 8/4 8:11A Athlon Sports

If there s one thing we know about the Dallas Cowboys offense under Brian Schottenheimer, it s that they will run the football...a lot. With training camp in full swing in...

Proposed Raiders trade package for Micah Parsons sends $11 million starter to Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 8/4 6:47A The Sporting News

A proposed trade package that would land Micah Parsons with the Las Vegas Raiders sends a defensive starter to the Dallas Cowboys.

Jerry Jones doesn't seem too worried about getting Micah Parsons' deal done right away

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 8/4 6:29A Yahoo Sports

Jerry Jones has waited out other holdouts in the past.

Packers have the assets to pursue an elite defensive star and still stay on track with their...

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 8/4 6:00A AtoZ Sports

The Green Bay Packers are not active to trade for veteran players. While Brian Gutekunst is much more willing than his predecessor Ted Thompson to sign free agents and claim...

Bears predicted blockbuster trade pairs Montez Sweat with Cowboys lethal 52-sack monster

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 8/4 5:07A The Sporting News

Micah Parsons is wanting out of Dallas. The Bears could pull off a deal, securing Parsons.

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UT Southwestern again named region's top hospital by US News

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/30 7:35A Paul Livengood

U.S. News has a new list of the best hospitals in North Texas and across the state. Hospitals are ranked overall and by specialty.

Dallas County reports 1st heat-related death of 2025

Spectrum Local News Health 7/25 8:39A Katharine Finnerty

Dallas County Health and Human Services on Thursday said the person who died was a man in his 60s with unknown pre-existing medical conditions.

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Eating Healthy While Traveling: A Comprehensive Guide for On-the-Go Nutrition

Fit Men Cook 8/5 9:24P Kevin Curry

Let s be real eating healthy while travelling is a big deal. You re always on the move, your schedule is, to say the least, full, and a lot of the time, the food around you...

Love & Lemons Cooking Club – August!

Love and Lemons 8/5 6:54A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Our Cooking Club is a fun way to celebrate the Love & Lemons community of readers. The concept is super simple—each month, I choose a recipe. You make it, and you leave a...

Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Comprehensive Guide to Foods and Benefits

Fit Men Cook 8/5 4:41A Kevin Curry

There was a time when I looked healthy but felt like hell. I had muscle. I had energy on the outside. But inside, my mind was foggy, my skin was flaring, and I kept waking up...

Classic Frozen Margarita Recipe

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/3 11:00P Krista

Step away from the bottled margarita mix! This Classic Frozen Margarita recipe tastes SO much better than the restaurant and it s easy to make at home. You don t need to rent one of those giant frozen...

The Crowd-Pleasing Dinner I Make Every August

Love and Lemons 8/3 4:08A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

Everyone goes crazy for corn and tomatoes in August, but there’s one unsung veggie that’s at its peak right now too… Eggplant! I’m planning to cook with it as much as I can...