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Study: Baby Talk Boosts Infant Vocalization in Autistic Children

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Top Stories: ➊ – Countdown to the season opener: Day 13 Mel Renfro (Friday), ➋ – 9 HUGE gambles NFL teams are taking this season, Brian Robinson Jr. to the 49ers (Friday), ➌ – 3x Super Bowl champion rips Cowboys as 'Jaguars with better marketing' (Saturday), ➍ – Trevon Diggs' cryptic tweet has Cowboys fans optimistic about injury status (Saturday), ➎ – Cowboys initial 53-man roster projection: Recent 1st-rounder cut, Diggs activated from PUP (Saturday)

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09/23/2025 - 38th Annual Golf Classic

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 8/26 4:44P

Presented by Gear up for the annual Richardson Chamber Golf Classic! Join your community for a day of networking, camaraderie, and friendly competition. Spots are limited, so don t miss out reserve...

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

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!...

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Easy Travel Style

Tanya Foster 8/26 9:00A Tanya Foster

With Labor Day weekend only two days away, I know many of you are headed out of town. You all know that I love traveling. The key to traveling well is all about what you pack. Mersea is my go-to for...

Join Dream Center Dallas in Celebrating Hope and Community at the 5th Annual Gala

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 8/22 7:43A Culver Public Relations

On Thursday, October 3, 2025, from 7:009:00 p.m. , Dream Center Dallas will host its 5th Annual Fundraising Gala at the Renaissance Hotel Legacy West, 6007 Legacy Dr, Plano, TX 75024 . This gala will...

New Friends New Life Announces 2025 ProtectHER Award Recipients

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 8/22 5:39A Elizabeth Lenart

PROTECTHER AWARD RECIPIENTS TO BE HONORED AT ANNUAL STAND FOR HER LUNCHEON FEATURING LUCY LIU Individual Luncheon Tickets Available Today! New Friends New Life (NFNL) announces the 2025 ProtectHER...

September is Animal Pain Awareness Month

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 8/22 3:21A Douglas Stramel, DVM, CVPP, CVMA

When Pets Hurt: Shining a Light on Animal Pain Every September, the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM) leads a powerful initiative: Animal Pain Awareness Month . This campaign...

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Study: Baby Talk Boosts Infant Vocalization in Autistic Children

UT Dallas News Center 8/27 3:00A mxj142230

Dr. Pumpki Lei Su studies language development and caregiver-child interactions in autistic children. She describes parentese and her latest study in a YouTube video. Check out the video by clicking...

Transforming Campus Aims To Elevate Comet Experience at Start of Fall Semester

UT Dallas News Center 8/22 3:35A mxj142230

By Stephen Fontenot The ever-evolving campus of The University of Texas at Dallas has been prepared for an influx of new and returning students for the fall semester with a series of upgrades,...

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...

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Neighborhood Pizza: Franki’s Pizza & Pasta

Crave DFW 8/28 9:42A Steven Doyle

Franki’s Pizza & Pasta , located on Marsh Lane at Forest in Dallas, is a local neighborhood pizzeria where the focus is firmly on delicious, authentic Italian fare. The moment you walk in, the...

Meat Church’s First Ever BBQ Sauce

Crave DFW 8/28 9:19A Steven Doyle

Meat Church, the Texas-based BBQ brand founded by pitmaster Matt Pittman , has expanded its product line with the introduction of its first BBQ sauce, Holy Cola . Known primarily for its rubs and...

Into the Wild Heart of Alaska: Kenai, Denali, and Beyond

Crave DFW 8/28 9:02A Steven Doyle

Where glaciers meet tundra, and every appetite finds its pla ce. Alaska’s Kenai and Denali regions invite travelers into landscapes that shift from tidewater glaciers to alpine tundra, each step...

Raise a Glass to Negroni Week: The Negroni You Didn’t See Coming Recipes

Crave DFW 8/28 5:22A Steven Doyle

While the Negroni has been a worldwide classic for decades, it remains a major cocktail trend today. Each year, we celebrate during Negroni Week , which this year runs September 22–28. Whether you...

Dallas Chef Henry Johnson, of EVELYN in New Season of Hell’s Kitchen

Crave DFW 8/28 5:11A Steven Doyle

Chef Henry Johnson, Executive Chef at EVELYN in Dallas’ Design District , will represent Texas on the upcoming season of Gordon Ramsay’s hit culinary competition Hell’s Kitchen . Season 24, themed “...

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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...

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Reclaimed Land: Cowboys look to re-sign former camp star Colts poached in 2023

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 8/28 4:01A Cowboys Wire

The Cowboys got outsmarted in 2023, with the Colts poaching the Florida A&M standout. Now Dallas looks to bring Isaiah Land home.

Cowboys roster moves indicate freshly-added $8.5M defender will play a lot vs Eagles

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 8/28 2:49A Cowboys Wire

The Cowboys have stripped their roster of CBs who have been with them all summer, meaning Diggs availability for Week 1 is a necessity.

Cowboys news: The 2025 Dallas roster is taking shape

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 8/28 1:00A SB Nation

The latest news surrounding the Dallas Cowboys.

Micah Parsons drama grips US Open as John McEnroe drops burning question during live commentary

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 8/28 12:48A Hindustan Times

On Tuesday, ESPN had the McEnroe brothers on commentary duty for Zverev s US Open campaign opener. During the second set, Patrick was heard talking about the upcoming college...

Hello, Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott? Your legacy is calling

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 8/28 12:05A USA TODAY Sports

Quarterback Dak Prescott is closing in on several Cowboys franchise records as he enters Year 10. Is this the year he finally reaches a Super Bowl?

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DBJ to shine spotlight on burgeoning life science sector, $5 billion pediatric hospital campus

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/25 1:30A Will Anderson

Health care is a huge part of the Dallas-Fort Worth economy, but it's a sector being buffeted by major changes. That's why DBJ is hosting the Future of Healthcare event on...

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.

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'Aging clocks' tell you how much 'older' you are than your chronological age. How do they work?

Live Science 8/29 3:00A Patrick Sullivan

If you want to know your chronological age, simply count the candles on your next birthday cake. Calculating your biological age, though, is a little more complicated....

Loughareema: The 'vanishing lake' in Northern Ireland that mysteriously drains and refills itself...

Live Science 8/29 2:00A Sascha Pare

QUICK FACTS Name: Loughareema, or The Vanishing Lake Location: County Antrim, Northern Ireland Coordinates: 55.157034137386944, -6.1079272599514285 Why it's incredible: The...

Scientists cram an entire computer into a single fiber of clothing — and you can even put it through...

Live Science 8/29 1:00A Keumars Afifi-Sabet

Scientists have incorporated key computing components into a single, flexible fiber that you can run through your washing machine. The researchers hope to one day weave...

Shokz OpenRun Bone Conduction headphone range provides premium sound quality, and spatial awareness...

Live Science 8/29 12:00A Paul Brett

If you're a runner, cyclist or outdoor enthusiast, and like to listen to music while active, using a pair of the best headphones can potentially be dangerous. They are more...

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,...