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Family Compass receives Texas Bar Foundation grant for Families First project

Study Drives Home Theory on Link Between ZIP Code, Alzheimer’s Risk

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“Eisemann Center Presents” 2024-25 Season Announced

Richardson Today 5/10 11:31A Jarrod Cheatham

Shows scheduled for the 2024-25 “Eisemann Center Presents” season were announced this week, with tickets on sale and the first performance scheduled for Sept. 21. The season...

Aquatics Master Plan Survey Opens

Richardson Today 5/10 11:29A Jarrod Cheatham

An online survey seeking input on the City s aquatic facilities opened this week and will be available through July 5. The survey is part of an Aquatics Master Plan currently...

Deadlines Near to Purchase Wildflower! Resident Tickets

Richardson Today 5/10 11:26A Jarrod Cheatham

Discounted single-day passes are available until next Friday at 5 p.m. for next weekend s annual Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival. However, if you don t by them online,...

Council Appoints Members for New Commissions Focused on Engagement and Mobility

Richardson Today 5/10 11:25A Jarrod Cheatham

Members of the City’s two newest citizen advisory groups were appointed and sworn in at Monday’s City Council meeting. The Community Inclusion and Engagement Commission and...

State, Federal Housing Grants Reviewed by City Council

Richardson Today 5/10 11:23A Jarrod Cheatham

At Monday’s City Council meeting, City staff provided a look at trends affecting housing affordability in North Texas and gave an overview of various approaches to address...

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VNA’s 2024 Celebrity Chef Aaron “Ultimate BBQ Pitmaster” Franklin Was Smoking Hot

My Sweet Charity 5/10 12:30P Jeanne Prejean

After years of culinary chefs holding court in the VNA with tours of the kitchen and presentations in the main room, its Celebrity Chef fundraiser went for a different feel — barbecue. Paula Lambert...

A Look at What I Wore This Week

Brighton the Day 5/10 6:31A megan hopkins

Ready for another look at what I wore this week? I was preparing for a trip to the beach with my family all week, so most of these looks are athleiure and comfortable. This...

Wings Of Spring Was Heads And Tails As Literacy Achieves Assesses Future Priorities

My Sweet Charity 5/9 12:30P Glenn Hunter

Change has been afoot at Literacy Achieves , whose mission is teaching English and life skills to non-English-speaking adults and their young children. Vicki Keifer and Patrick Means and Laura...

Family Compass receives Texas Bar Foundation grant for Families First project

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 5/9 7:21A Kyla Lynch

Family Compass, the only agency in North Texas solely dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect, is delighted to announce that the Texas Bar Foundation has awarded the organization a grant of...

Building Strong Immunity in Kids: Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 5/9 3:00A Hannah Pittman

As parents, we all want our children to be healthy and strong. One of the best ways to achieve this is by building a strong immune system in kids. A robust immune system not only helps protect them...

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Study Drives Home Theory on Link Between ZIP Code, Alzheimer’s Risk

UT Dallas News Center 5/9 4:00A mxj142230

Dr. Kristen Kennedy (left) and Dr. May Yuan are investigating how environmental complexity, the brain’s spatial representation system and the brain degradation associated with Alzheimer’s are...

For New Grad, Callier Has Always Been at Her Side, in Her Heart

UT Dallas News Center 5/8 3:00A mxj142230

Megan Cantwell stands next to a photo of her younger self (right) at the Callier Center for Communication Disorders in Dallas. Cantwell, who received a cochlear implant from the team at Callier and UT...

Comets Get Ready for Launch of Spring Commencement Ceremonies

UT Dallas News Center 5/3 2:00A mxj142230

More than 5,100 students are expected to participate in the 13 school ceremonies and the doctoral hooding during spring commencement, which begins May 10. On May 10, U.S. Space Force Capt. Jessica...

Investiture Ceremony Celebrates New Endowed Professors, Chairs

UT Dallas News Center 5/1 3:00A mxj142230

Eight outstanding faculty members at The University of Texas at Dallas were honored April 18 during the 2024 Investiture Ceremony at which their new endowed titles were officially announced before...

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Everything is Bigger in Texas, Including It’s Exploding Art Scene

Crave DFW 5/10 7:57A Steven Doyle

Barbier-Mueller Collection Dallas Travelers seeking an unexpected art scene may not know that Texas boasts some of the most renowned art collections and exhibitions in the world, captivating, seasoned...

The Top Reasons Why Your Restaurant Should Buy Things in Bulk

Crave DFW 5/10 1:09A Steven Doyle

In the competitive world of the restaurant business, managing costs without compromising on quality is a balancing act that can make or break success. Buying in bulk is a...

A Deep Dive into the World of Winemaking – How Red Wine Is Made

Texas Winer Lover 5/10 12:25A Amie Nemec

Red wine can only be made from grapes that have red or purple skin. The grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness to ensure the best flavors and quality. A boutique winery and anyone making high-end...

May Flavors at SusieCakes

Crave DFW 5/9 7:41A Steven Doyle

May flavors await at SusieCakes . Known for its simplicity, timelessness, and irresistible taste, the SusieCakes menu is sure to satisfy sweet cravings. Whether it s a special occasion or just a...

14 Delightful Dallas Patios

Eater Dallas 5/9 3:09A Rachel Pinn

Jose | Kevin Marple We look forward to patio season all year long Eating outdoors, when the weather accommodates it, is a Dallas tradition. Fortunately, there’s a bevy of excellent Dallas bars and...

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EMBRACING THE ELEGANCE OF BLACK SUNDRESSES

The Middle Page 5/9 1:39A Cathy Williamson

EMBRACING THE ELEGANCE OF BLACK SUNDRESSES Hi! I hope you all have had a good week thus far! I must admit that I can t travel and recover quite as fast as I used to. Do you all feel like this after a...

Jen-A-Peño is HERE!!! My Chomps box is LIVE!

The Sister Studio 5/5 5:40A Jennifer Reed

JEN-A-PEÑO IS HERE!!! You guys!!! I cannot even express to y all how excited I am about this! Today is the day, my Chomps limited edition Jen-a-peño box is HERE !!! They gave us their biggest discount...

BREAK OUT THE SUMMER DRESSES // FEATURING JULIA AMORY

The Middle Page 5/4 4:53A Cathy Williamson

BREAK OUT THE SUMMER DRESSES // FEATURING JULIA AMORY Hello, ladies! I hope you have had a fantastic week! Mine has been a whirlwind! I left last Sunday for Scottsdale, Arizona, on a retreat with the...

BEST of AMAZON!??????

The Sister Studio 4/30 1:19A Jennifer Reed

Happy Tuesday, friends!! I loved putting together this newsletter for y all today because this month s Amazon finds were just so, SO good!! I found so many items that are great quality and are...

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Cowboys haven’t done much to address biggest offseason need

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 5/10 9:08A Cowboys Wire

Despite their glaring hole at defensive tackle, the Dallas Cowboys haven t addressed their need at the position this offseason. | From @BenGrimaldi

Danny Stutsman projected to the Dallas Cowboys in 2025 NFL Mock Draft

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 5/10 8:00A Sooners Wire

Fox Sports projects Danny Stutsman to the Dallas Cowboys in a 2025 NFL Mock Draft.

First Look: Dallas Cowboys Rookie Mini Camp, Tyler Guyton 'Gets To Work'

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 5/10 7:11A Cowboys Country

FRISCO- The Dallas Cowboys get a first-look at their 2024 rookie class on Friday and Saturday. Cowboys first-round NFL Draft selection Tyler Guyton is already showing off his...

Cowboys depth chart 2024: Quarterbacks heading into OTA's

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 5/10 6:44A Cowboys Country

As the Dallas Cowboys prepare for the upcoming season, one notable aspect remains unchanged -- quarterback depth. With each quarterback on the roster entering the final year...

Former Tiger Cut by One NFL Team, Drawing Interest From Others

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 5/10 6:19A The Clemson Insider

A former Clemson wide receiver was cut by one NFL team this week, though he is reportedly drawing interest from other teams in the league. Martavis Bryant was released by the...

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Six Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Home

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 5/6 5:22A Steve Smith

Are you in the market for a new home? Exciting times lie ahead! However, the journey to homeownership can be fraught with pitfalls if you’re not careful. From overlooking crucial details to making...

Protect Your Investment: Hire a Buyer’s Agent

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 4/29 10:16A Steve Smith

In these challenging times, when making one of your most important financial decisions, it’s more important than ever to align yourself with a trusted real estate agent who can provide the necessary...

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Your Mental Health: Recent pattern of violence against women casts light on toxic masculinity

Spectrum Local News Health 5/9 6:08A Nicole Cross

One out of four women will be the victim of a violent crime, according to the CDC.

Workers often forfeit hundreds of dollars on a popular workplace benefit

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/9 5:58A Andy Medici

Workers are losing out on hundreds of dollars in flexible spending account money.

Dallas-based Steward Health Care files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/6 10:48A Ryan Lynch

The for-profit, physician-owned system — and 166 of its affiliated debtors — filed May 6 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.

Latticework brings in $345M for health care investments

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/3 9:25A Holden Wilen

Latticework Capital Management, which focuses on making control investments in lower-middle market health care companies, has closed its second major fund. Read on to learn...

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Unlock Dessert Bliss in 10 Minutes with This Easy Oreo Fluff Recipe!

Cooking Chew 5/10 11:30A Renee Groskreutz

Today, we re diving into a dessert that s as fun to make as it is to eat Oreo fluff. This creamy and whimsical dessert is a favorite The post Unlock Dessert Bliss in 10...

Twin Peaks Caps off Q1 2024 with New Restaurants, Agreements, Menus and Acclaim

Restaurant News 5/10 8:40A RestaurantNews.com

The ultimate sports bar leads off the year with notable achievements Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Twin Peaks Restaurants scored early and often in the first quarter of...

A Deep Dive on the Senate’s Farm Bill Proposal: the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 5/10 8:36A Laura Zaks

On May 1, 2024 after months of stalled farm bill negotiations on both sides of Capitol Hill Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) released a detailed section-by-section...

How People Power Local Food Systems

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 5/10 6:52A Laura Zaks

Editor’s Note: This blog post is the second in a series highlighting how recent supply chain investments were unique and pivotal in expanding infrastructure to respond to growing farmer demand,...

Kids Eat Free on Mother’s Day at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

Restaurant News 5/10 6:10A RestaurantNews.com

World s largest barbecue brand treats moms on Sunday, May 12th Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is celebrating Mothers this weekend with a Legit....