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Study Examines Whether Policy Intervention Could Combat Ransomware

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09/09/2025 - Ribbon Cutting - Associa - Sept 9

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 8/18 9:34P

Help us welcome Associa to the Richardson community! This event is free and open to the public

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08/28/2025 - TexTalk: Raise Money-Smart Kids: The Path to Financial Confidence

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 8/18 11:01A

Do you want your kids to grow into financially confident adults who make smart money choices? Join youth money expert John Lanza, creator of The Money Mammals and author of...

09/10/2025 - Small Business Community Happy Hour & Networking

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 8/15 7:45P

Presented by Join us and fellow business pros for drinks, apps and all the swings you can handle at Golf Ranch in Richardson! Come out and network, relax and have some fun - no golf skills required!...

08/28/2025 - RYP Happy Hour - Aug 28

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 8/13 8:17P

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08/28/2025 - Community Event - 15th Annual Richardson Real Heroes Awards Celebration

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 8/13 8:17P

https://www.richardsonrealheroes.com/awardscelebration Don t miss this uplifting event celebrating our 2025 Annie Award recipients for exemplary volunteer service, along with our 2025 nominees. Their...

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CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW: GRANDMA YOGINI by Raven Howell, illustrated by Alexander Santos

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 8/11 3:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Grandma Yogini by Raven Howell Illustrated by Alexander Santos This talented grandma is full of surprises! Grandma Yogini is a new childrens picture book by Raven Howell and illustrated by...

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Study Examines Whether Policy Intervention Could Combat Ransomware

UT Dallas News Center 8/19 2:00A mxj142230

As ransomware attacks become more common and complex — and costly to the crimes’ targets — a University of Texas at Dallas researcher is examining how policymakers might combat cybercriminals. Dr....

Summer Research Platform Spurs Undergrads’ Love of Discoveries

UT Dallas News Center 8/19 12:00A mxj142230

Hundreds of students participated in a daylong symposium at The University of Texas at Dallas, where they presented research on topics ranging from disease screening to sound-sensing systems. The...

Innovator Joins UTD To Advance Integrated Circuit Simulation

UT Dallas News Center 8/15 3:00A mxj142230

Dr. Ron Rohrer, UT Dallas’ first faculty member to be supported by the Governor’s University Research Initiative, is one of the leading experts in the field of circuit simulation. Dr. Ron Rohrer, an...

What Is Best Time To Consume Electricity, Cut Carbon Emissions?

UT Dallas News Center 8/14 1:00A mxj142230

Shifting electricity consumption to times when the grid has a greater supply from alternative energy sources could help reduce carbon dioxide emissions significantly, according to a new University of...

UTD Global Expands University’s Academic Outreach

UT Dallas News Center 8/7 3:00A mxj142230

Dr. Poonam Kumar is the director of UTD Global, which will use online and hybrid platforms to strengthen global partnerships and bring educational experiences to learners worldwide. UTD Global, a new...

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Brian Cheeseborough Winemaker Profile

Texas Winer Lover 8/19 12:10A Jeff Cope

Many wineries in Texas have tasting rooms where you can stop in to taste and enjoy their wines. Others don’t have a tasting room and instead make custom wine for local...

Chop House Burger: Downtown’s Gold Standard

Crave DFW 8/14 12:54P Steven Doyle

In a city full of burgers, Chop House Burger sets the bar. The signature build—a juicy, medium-cooked Black Angus patty, white truffle sauce, shaved red onion, vine-ripened tomato, and crisp...

Carter Creek and South Coast Wineries Win Medals at 2025 Sunset International Competition

Texas Winer Lover 8/12 12:31A Jeff Cope

Press Release Carter Creek Winery and South Coast Winery , both owned by family-operated Carter Hospitality, earned distinction among the best in the West, bringing home...

Urban Cookhouse Now Open in Prosper

Crave DFW 8/11 9:31A Steven Doyle

Urban Cookhouse is set to debut its first Texas outpost at the Gates of Prosper on Monday, August 11. The popular “Buy Local. Eat Urban,” concept was originally introduced in Alabama. Owned and...

Bam’s Vegan is Comfort Food Reinvented

Crave DFW 8/11 7:23A Steven Doyle

Bam s Nachos Bam’s Vegan has emerged as one of the most thoughtful and flavorful forces in North Texas’ plant-based dining scene, and its growth tells a story of passion, community, and a clear vision...

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25+ Affordable Workwear Outfits??

The Sister Studio 8/17 4:03A Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday, my friends! We survived the first week of school over here it was a whirlwind!! I hope everyone had a wonderful week. I put together 25 different workwear outfits for you today: these...

THE RICH SHADE EVERY FALL WARDROBE NEEDS: CHOCOLATE BROWN

The Middle Page 8/16 5:31A Cathy Williamson

THE RICH SHADE EVERY FALL WARDROBE NEEDS: CHOCOLATE BROWN Happy Saturday! What a whirlwind of a week this has been for me. We got back from Montana on Monday and went straight into work mode. I don t...

Your Weekly Dose of Outfit Inspo!??

The Sister Studio 8/8 1:24A Jennifer Reed

TGIF, my friends! I can t believe the end of summer (at least for us!) is here. My kids start school next week and I feel like this summer has truly gone by in the blink of an eye. I ve been trying to...

WHY EVERY WOMAN OVER 50 NEEDS A GREAT T-SHIRT DRESS

The Middle Page 8/6 8:50A Cathy Williamson

Why Every Woman Over 50 Needs a Great T-Shirt Dress (Now and Into Fall) Let s talk about one of the most underrated pieces in a woman s wardrobe: the t-shirt dress . If you re over 50 and living in...

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Texas Tech transfer running back Quinten Joyner sustains season-ending knee injury

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/19 6:07A Associated Press

Joyner is a Southern California transfer who went to high school in Texas.

No. 19 Texas A&M's Marcel Reed determined to prove he's more than just a runner

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/19 3:52A Associated Press

Reed started last season as Conner Weigman’s backup before earning the job in October

Micah Parsons contract dispute: Troy Aikman sends warning to Jerry Jones, Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 8/19 2:41A Herd Nation

Micah Parsons and the Cowboys remain at odds with one another through his contract dispute and, with that, his trade request. However, with sway on both sides, there’s one...

Cowboys 5 Things to Watch in Preseason Game 2 vs. Ravens

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 8/19 2:17A Athlon Sports

The Dallas Cowboys have returned from a three-week training camp in Oxnard, Calif. and welcome the Baltimore Ravens to AT&T Stadium Saturday for their second preseason game....

Michael Irvin Recalls Dallas Cowboys' Infamous 1994 'White House' Where Players 'Could Do Whatever...

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 8/19 2:00A People

The Hall of Fame receiver is one of many former players who look back on the team s debauchery in the early 90s in America s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys

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Best Neighborhoods in Keller, Texas

VIP Realty 8/14 4:29A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Best Neighborhoods in Keller, Texas Keller, Texas—a picturesque suburb in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex—offers a small-town charm with all the amenities of a big city...

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Texas health officials declare end of measles outbreak

Spectrum Local News Health 8/18 5:50A Katharine Finnerty

Ninety-nine people were hospitalized, and two school-aged children died in the measles outbreak that began in late winter.

North Texas hospitals spent billions on uncompensated care in 2024

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/15 1:51A Davie Nguyen

Dallas-Fort Worth's strong and diverse health care sector is on full display in the new edition of our hospitals list — along with its caring nature. Dive into the data and...

Sticker shock is coming for employer health plans in 2026. Here's why.

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/14 8:43A Andy Medici

An increasingly popular class of drugs is just one of the factors fueling the sticker shock.

Advocates worry drug overdoses will rise due to federal cuts

Spectrum Local News Health 8/12 4:15A Geraldine Torrellas

Overdose deaths declined between 2023 to 2024 and advocates attribute this to naloxone distribution.

Tips for easing back to school anxiety in kids

Spectrum Local News Health 8/10 7:32A Nicole Clark, PhD

For many kids, going back to school triggers anxiety and even depression. But for parents, there are strategies to help your kids adjust.

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BOOK REVIEW: SKYLARK (THE SEAL SAGA, #1) by Megan Michelle

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/28 7:27A KAREN SIDDALL

Skylark The SEAL Saga, #1 by Megan Michelle Gripping military action and slow-burn romance! Skylark is the first book in author Megan Michelles new military action romance series, The SEAL Saga,...

Shockwave Therapy in Veterinary Medicine: Helping Pets and Horses Heal.

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/28 7:11A Douglas Stramel, DVM, CVPP, CVMA

Shockwave Therapy in Veterinary Medicine: Helping Pets and Horses Heal Introduction When our animals are hurt or in pain, we often look for the fastest and safest way to get them back to comfort. One...

Colleyville Garden Club "Gardens of Gold" Daffodil Bulbs

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/28 7:00A Carol Wollin

COLLEYVILLE GARDEN CLUB Gardens of Gold Daffodil Bulb Sale Brighten your spring and help beautify Colleyville! For the third year in a row, the Colleyville Garden Club invites you to join our...

The Easy Corn Dip I’m Making for Labor Day

Love and Lemons 8/28 4:26A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

I have one goal over Labor Day weekend: to enjoy ALL the summer produce! Though fall is just around the corner, tomatoes, zucchini, and my favorite—fresh sweet corn—are still...

Pan Seared Salmon with Creamy Dijon Sauce

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/27 11:00P Krista

This easy Pan Seared Salmon recipe is a flavorful dinner that takes just 30 minutes to make! Topped with a creamy Dijon sauce for a delicious finish you ll love how simple yet elegant this meal is!...