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White Castle to open its first Texas restaurant in the DFW area. Here's where and when.

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Local News 8/21 8:35A Steven Rosenbaum

Fast food lovers, rejoice! Crave Cases and chicken rings are coming soon to North Texas. Ohio-based burger chain White Castle announced Thursday that it is opening its first...

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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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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Award-Winning Teacher Inspires Students with Interactive Science

UT Dallas News Center 8/21 2:00A mxj142230

Emma DeVine BS’19, MAT’21 teaches hands-on science in her classroom, including the study of the metabolism of the fruit fly. DeVine introduced fruit fly experiments to her students after her...

Computer Science PhD Student, Communications Staff Earn Honors

UT Dallas News Center 8/21 12:00A mxj142230

Charles Averill BS’23, a computer science PhD student at The University of Texas at Dallas, won the student research competition at an international conference for his solution to a longstanding...

Dr. William Nichols Joins UTD as Dean of Undergraduate Education

UT Dallas News Center 8/20 3:00A mxj142230

Dr. William Nichols aims to build upon UTD’s interdisciplinary approach to education. “We’ve developed the idea that we need specialists in single fields, but the reality is that in society the...

Chart Your Course, Comets: A UTD Guide for Start of Fall Semester

UT Dallas News Center 8/20 12:00A mxj142230

The fall semester will begin Monday, Aug. 25, and the last day of classes will be Tuesday, Dec. 9, at UT Dallas. The University of Texas at Dallas is getting ready for the fall semester, which begins...

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....

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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...

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Dallas Baptist baseball program will become affiliate member of Pac-12 in 2027

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/21 8:41A Associated Press

The Patriots played four seasons in Conference USA and won regular-season championships in 2023 and 2025 and the league tournament in 2024.

No. 16 SMU prepares for encore after smashing ACC debut that included playoff spot

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/21 6:31A Associated Press

Coach Rhett Lashlee senses it coming off an 11-3 season, and with SMU ranked in The Associated Press preseason poll at No. 16.

Micah Parsons contract dispute: Jerry Jones reveals latest holdup in discussions with Dallas Cowboys...

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 8/21 3:14A Inside Hilltopper Sports

The contract negotiations between star pass rusher Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys continues to drag on. Now, Cowboys owner and president Jerry Jones has shared where the...

Kyle Higashioka has a 3-run double in the 9th to help the Rangers beat the Royals 6-3

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/21 2:41A Associated Press

Higashioka's double gave Texas its first lead since the first inning.

Micah Parsons is still a spectator at Cowboys practice as he awaits a contract extension

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/21 2:41A Associated Press

Barring a trade, Parsons' options are limited.

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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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Domestic violence cases against men are on the rise

Spectrum Local News Health 8/20 9:54A Valencia Jones

Advocates say too many male victims of domestic violence are afraid to speak out about their abuse.

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.

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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!...