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Top Stories: ➊ – John’s Backyard Grill: Dallas’ Unassuming Flavor Haven (Friday), ➋ – Dallas Area ZIP Code Ranked Top 5 in the U.S. (Wednesday), ➌ – Cute Holiday Style + The Best Sales!? (Friday), ➍ – World-Class Wine Competition Expands Horizons: Texas International Wine Competition (TXIWC) Partners with Rodeo Austin and Welcomes Amateur Winemakers in Historic 10th Year (Wednesday), ➎ – Richardson group helps moms during hustle and bustle of the holiday season (Wednesday)

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12/12/2025 - Community Event - Beer & Carols at OHB

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 12/12 12:14A

This Friday night is one of our favorite annual traditions, and we are so excited to host it for the first time in Richardson! Our friends from Wilshire Baptist Church will be here to fill the taproom...

Richardson group helps moms during hustle and bustle of the holiday season

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Local News 12/10 6:18A Bo Evans

Gifts, wrapping paper, holiday bows it's certainly starting to feel a lot like Christmas in Richardson. And while that season can bring a lot of joy, for many moms, it can...

Richardson Chamber Grand Reopening Celebration Thursday

Richardson Today 12/8 1:52A Jarrod Cheatham

411 Belle Grove Dr. Admission: Free for members; nonmembers $20 Thursday, Dec. 11 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Richardson Chamber of Commerce invites the public to celebrate the holidays and the reopening of...

Annual Toy and Food Drive Continues

Richardson Today 12/8 1:51A Jarrod Cheatham

The Fire Department’s annual Toy and Food Drive continues through Monday, Dec. 15 and benefits the clients served by Network of Community Ministries. Collection bins are set up at 11 municipal...

Christmas Parade Held in Richardson

Richardson Today 12/6 7:05A Carlos Correa

Families in Richardson lined up along Plano Road this morning for the 53rd Annual Christmas Parade. This year’s theme was “Holidays Around the World” with the parade benefiting the Network of...

Related: City’s Annual Christmas Parade Rolls Tomorrow Morning Richardson Today

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Barbara Bush Wows Planned Parenthood Audience

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 12/15 2:00A Lou Ann York

Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas celebrated 90 years of trusted healthcare, education, and advocacy in a morning loaded with star power at the 35 th Annual Planned Parenthood Dallas Awards on...

BOOK REVIEW: THE TWELVE SUSPECTS OF CHRISTMAS (A PROVENCE MYSTERY) by Ana T. Drew

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 12/12 12:00A KAREN SIDDALL

The Twelve Suspects of Christmas A Provence Mystery by Ana T. Drew A long-forgotten cold case may add up to murder! The Twelve Suspects of Christmas is a spin-off cozy mystery set in the Provencal...

BOOK REVIEW: THE GREENLEAF MURDERS (HISTORIC HOMES MYSTERY, #1) by R.J. Koreto

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 12/11 12:00A KAREN SIDDALL

The Greenleaf Murders Historic Homes Mystery, #1 by R.J. Koreto Was it the passion for the old family home that led to murder? The Greenleaf Murders is the first book in R.J. Koretos new cozy...

BOOK REVIEW: SNOWFALL by Jennifer Patricia O'Keeffe

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 12/11 12:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Snowfall by Jennifer Patricia OKeeffe Has an anxiety-ridden librarian met her perfect match during a snowstorm? Snowfall by Jennifer Patricia OKeeffe is a fun romance novella about an anxious...

BOOK REVIEW: THE STARLIGHT MINT SURPRISE MURDER (CHRISTMAS COOKIES) by Marla A. White

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 12/9 2:00A KAREN SIDDALL

The Starlight Mint Surprise Murder Christmas Cookies by Marla A. White Mels attempt at starting over leads to an attempt on her life! After an on-the-job injury leaves Emmeline Mel ORourke unable...

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UT Dallas Partners with Tech Mahindra on AI Innovation

UT Dallas News Center 12/9 8:20A mxj142230

UT Dallas students will have internship and artificial intelligence research opportunities through a new partnership with Tech Mahindra. The University of Texas at Dallas has partnered with Tech...

To Slang or Not To Slang? That Is the Question for Marketing Pros

UT Dallas News Center 12/4 1:00A mxj142230

Being named Dictionary.com’s Word of the Year for 2025 might give the slang term “67” some street cred, but how effective are such slang words when used in marketing? A University of Texas at Dallas...

Brain Scans May Signal Which Therapy Tactics Work Best for Youths

UT Dallas News Center 12/4 12:00A mxj142230

Psychology researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas’ Center for BrainHealth are performing simultaneous brain scans on pairs of young adult subjects to examine activity patterns for signs that...

Researchers Create AI Tool To Help Sight-Impaired Programmers

UT Dallas News Center 12/3 1:00A mxj142230

Computer science doctoral student Yili (Angel) Wen demonstrates an AI-assisted tool that makes it possible for visually impaired computer programmers to create, edit and verify 3D models...

O’Donnell Foundation Gift Expands Dallas County Promise Partnership

UT Dallas News Center 12/2 11:00P mxj142230

Two major initiatives at UT Dallas will benefit from an $8 million gift from the O’Donnell Foundation. The Early Inspire Fund will create programming for eighth- and ninth-grade students from...

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John’s Backyard Grill: Dallas’ Unassuming Flavor Haven

Crave DFW 12/12 9:03A Steven Doyle

If you’re driving along Davenport Road in far north Dallas and see a Chevron, it might be easy to pass right by. But behind the everyday gas pumps and convenience store sits John’s Backyard Grill , a...

Pezuña Blanca: A Narrative of Tequila, Craft, and Character (Recipe)

Crave DFW 12/12 8:32A Steven Doyle

Joey Stewart It s a crowded field of tequilas that span global mass-market brands and small-batch artisanal labels, yet Pezuña Blanca stands apart as a spirit rooted in tradition, terroir, and a clear...

Rudy’s Chicken Still Strong after 50 Years

Crave DFW 12/12 7:44A Steven Doyle

Rudy’s Chicken has been a cornerstone of South Dallas dining for nearly fifty years, a place where the food alone defines its enduring reputation. Founded in 1975 on the corner of Lancaster and...

Garden Restaurant in Garland for a Delicious Take on Dim Sum

Crave DFW 12/12 6:27A Steven Doyle

Dallas has a reliable roster of dim sum houses, but every so often a new find shakes up the familiar landscape. Garden Restaurant in Garland is exactly that sort of discovery—quietly operating under...

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Sevy’s Grill to Close After Nearly 30 Years, Plans to Find a New Home

Crave DFW 12/12 4:36A Steven Doyle

After nearly three decades, a Dallas dining institution near Preston Center will be closing its doors. Sevy’s Grill , a fixture on the 8200 block of Preston Road and a longtime favorite of the city’s...

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Cute Holiday Style + The Best Sales!?

The Sister Studio 12/12 2:51A Jennifer Reed

TGIF, my friends!! We are one week out from Christmas break, and I can t wait!! I found some REALLY great items this week, including this $10 cozy pullover , affordable holiday party outfit ideas,...

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Cooper Flagg becomes youngest player to score 42 points but laments Mavericks' overtime loss to...

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/16 2:09A Associated Press

Flagg topped the previous mark of 37 set by LeBron James on Dec. 13, 2003 — in a 140-133 loss to the Utah Jazz on Monday night.

From no offers to the College Football Playoff, Cashius Howell has had an incredible rise

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/16 1:58A Associated Press

On Saturday, he’ll lead seventh-seeded Texas A&M against 10th-seeded Miami in the Aggies’ College Football Playoff debut.

Texas A&M promotes Holmon Wiggins to offensive coordinator

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/16 1:42A Associated Press

Wiggins will take over for Collin Klein, who was recently hired as Kansas State’s coach following the retirement of Chris Klieman.

Texas Rangers address needs by signing catcher Danny Jansen and reliever Tyler Alexander

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/16 1:37A Associated Press

The addition of Jansen on a $14.5 million, two-year contract pairs him with returner Kyle Higashioka to give the Rangers a veteran catching duo.

Rantanen, Duchene, Johnston each have goal and assist as Stars beat Kings 4-1

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/16 1:29A Associated Press

Oskar Back scored his first NHL-winning goal for the Stars, who are second in the overall standings.

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Dallas Area ZIP Code Ranked Top 5 in the U.S.

VIP Realty 12/10 2:58A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Dallas Area ZIP Code Ranked Top 5 in the U.S. In late 2025, a national relocation-tracking service named Lavon’s 75166 ZIP code the No. 5 hottest ZIP code in the entire United...

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Delayed care to 2 Black pregnant women highlights maternal health disparities

Spectrum Local News Health 12/3 3:21A Associated Press

While maternal mortality rates for white, Hispanic and Asian women fell in 2023, the rate for Black women barely budged.

$50 million rehab hospital coming to Denton

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 12/3 12:39A Trevor Mickle

An Alabama developer is investing nearly $50 million to build a specialized medical facility in Denton that will serve patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries and...

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Chaos, Collaboration, and Courage: A Look Back at 2025

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 12/16 7:13A Laura Zaks

NSAC Winter Meeting 2025, Washington, DC A Year Like No Other As 2025 comes to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on a year that reshaped the food and farm policy landscape: from major disruptions...

12 Great Cookbooks to Gift in 2025

Love and Lemons 12/15 5:01A Jeanine Donofrio

Every year, I buy cookbooks to give as holiday gifts. They re some of my favorite presents for people who love to cook. Filled with bright photography, mouthwatering recipes,...

French Onion Chicken

Joyful Healthy Eats 12/14 10:00P Krista

This French Onion Chicken recipe transforms the classic soup into a delectable main dish, with jammy caramelized onions, tender pan-fried chicken, and lots of melty gruyere. It s a dream dinner that...

Cinnamon Rolls

Love and Lemons 12/14 2:10A Jeanine Donofrio

This cinnamon roll recipe is my family s favorite holiday breakfast! Easy and delicious, it makes the best cinnamon rolls I ve tried. They have a soft dough filled with a rich...

USDA Staffing Crisis: Rural Development Staff Cuts Leave Rural Communities Behind

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 12/12 5:07A Rebecca Schewe

Photo credit: Zoe Richardson via Unpslash This post examines the devastating loss of experienced staff within US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development and the consequences for the...