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PlainsCapital Empowers Dallas Students with Financial Literacy Lessons

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Top Stories: ➊ – Addison firefighters extricate driver involved in serious crash (Sunday), ➋ – Tax Assessments are Arriving. Wondering About Your Property’s Value? (Thursday), ➌ – Trash Bash Canceled Due to Weather Forecast (Friday), ➍ – Graduation Gifts (Thursday), ➎ – Class 1 ISO Rating Reaffirmed (Friday)

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05/01/2024 - Business Network - May 1

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 4/24 4:21P

Join us every Wednesday at the IQ HQ for the Richardson Business Network Breakfast, fostering connections among local professionals. Whether you re a seasoned entrepreneur or...

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05/23/2024 - Lake Highlands Chamber Welcome Happy Hour

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 4/24 4:21P

Join us in welcoming the Lake Highlands Chamber to the Richardson Chamber family!

State Farm Volunteers Take Over Network of Community Ministries

Richardson Today 4/24 9:43A Carlos Correa

April is National Volunteer Month, and today more than 60 employees with State Farm Insurance are spending the day at Network of Community Ministries helping neighbors in...

City of Richardson Obtains Very Low Interest Rates on Latest Bond Issuance

Richardson Today 4/24 4:17A Jarrod Cheatham

Competitive 3.86% and 3.81% true interest costs attributed to “Triple A” credit rating from Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s. The City of Richardson held an order period for...

08/08/2024 - Community Event - Seasoned Conversations Navigating Truth Series - Aug 8

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 4/24 1:20A

Seasoned Conversations is a free Navigating Change Truth Series. We aim to educate, equip, and empower through straightforward conversations with industry experts about...

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PlainsCapital Empowers Dallas Students with Financial Literacy Lessons

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 4/24 10:00A Michelle Buckalew

Students at Chapel Hill Preparatory School recently received invaluable lessons in finance during special classes led by local PlainsCapital Bank employees. In partnership with Junior Achievement of...

Festival of Joy to bring sights, sounds and flavors of India to Klyde Warren Park this Saturday

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 4/24 9:40A Taylor Mayad

Experience the sights, sounds and flavors of India at the fifth-annual Festival of Joy this Saturday (April 27) at Klyde Warren Park! Celebrating Indian culture and spirituality, the free event kicks...

Dallas Families and Children Invited to Council for Lifes Family Fun for Life

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 4/24 8:00A Council for Life

DALLAS, TX Families and children of all ages are invited to Council for Lifes second annual Family Fun for Life on May 5, 2024 . This free event will be held at the SMU Armstrong Fieldhouse and will...

Gear Up for Summer in Style at Black Gold Harley-Davidson® Fashion Show!

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 4/23 9:18A Saffie Farris

Calling all motorcycle enthusiasts! Get ready to kick off the riding season in style at Black Gold Harley-Davidson®'s Summer Riding Gear Fashion Show on Saturday, April 27th, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM...

AWARE Meeting Featured Kristen Kennedy, PhD and Chandramallika Basak, PhD - AWARE Grant Recipients

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 4/23 5:59A Sharon Adams

The AWARE membership meeting and luncheon featured speakers Kristen Kennedy, PhD and Chandramallika Basak, PhD, both at the University of Texas at Dallas Center for Vital Longevity and AWARE Grant...

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Callier Cares Luncheon Inspires Support for Children, Families

UT Dallas News Center 4/24 1:00A mxj142230

From left: Sara and David Martineau, honorary chairmen of the Callier Cares Luncheon; Angela Shoup BS’89, MS’92, PhD’94 and luncheon chairman Laura Downing. The University of Texas at Dallas Callier...

Texas Womens Foundation's April 30 Event Features ABC's Deborah Roberts, Cynt Marshall & Honorees

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 4/23 6:34A Juliette DC

Texas Womens Foundation has announced its Leadership Forum & Awards Celebration on April 30, 2024, at the Omni Dallas Hotel (555 S. Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202). This day of learning, leadership and...

Researchers Develop Way To Provide Asthma Attack Early Warnings

UT Dallas News Center 4/19 1:00A mxj142230

A University of Texas at Dallas researcher and his international colleagues have developed an algorithm that might one day provide early medical alerts about the onset of asthma attacks or other...

Grad Programs Get High Marks in U.S. Rankings; Audiology No. 3

UT Dallas News Center 4/17 3:00A mxj142230

Stephanie Williams AuD’08 works with a patient at the Callier Center for Communication Disorders. UT Dallas audiology doctoral students develop clinical skills at the Callier Center, which is one of a...

The Shelton School Installs an Urban Bee Colony

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 4/12 4:04A Lisa Kresl

The Shelton School beehive installation occurred on Tuesday, March 25, introducing a colony of 10,000 bees to the campus. In order to enrich students' learning experiences and promote...

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Bar Ditch Winery

Texas Winer Lover 4/25 12:11A Laurinda Thomas

Have you ever wondered what recording a podcast episode is like, especially one that is being recorded at one of your favorite places…a winery? Yeah, me too! I recently had the pleasure of watching...

Celebrate a Cajun Cinco de Crawfish at Cajun Market at Bourbon Street Bar & Grill

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 4/24 9:07A Kelly Hunter

Celebrate the calendars most spicy holiday, Cinco de Mayo at North Texas most beloved Cajun outpost. The Cajun Market at Bourbon Street Bar & Grill in Bedford is bringing a bit of the bayou to a...

Celebrate Cinco in Style at Cantina Laredo

Richardson BubbleLife iReporter 4/24 8:55A Kelly Hunter

Cantina Laredo realizes that Cinco de Mayo celebrations can happen anywhere. So while the restaurant will be resplendent in its party best, it is also preparing a collection of tasty treats that can...

Treat Mom to Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet & Boat Bar at José

Crave DFW 4/24 10:42A Steven Doyle

José invites moms craving their Mexican food fix to join them for Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 12 . Celebrate the special woman in your life with a relaxing brunch on the patio, letting the...

Puttshack Launches Putt For Prizes

Restaurant News 4/24 9:01A RestaurantNews.com

Online Game Launches on April 18 for Guests to Win Exclusive Puttshack Prizes Addison, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Puttshack, the only upscale, tech-infused mini golf concept...

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MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS

The Middle Page 4/22 3:14A Cathy Williamson

MOTHER S DAY GIFT IDEAS Happy Monday, ladies! I hope you have had a great weekend! I have never seen as much rain, lightning, and thunder as we had on Saturday. It was wild, and it lasted all day...

A DRESS FIT FOR AN ISLAND TRIP OR POOL PARTY

The Middle Page 4/16 1:46A Cathy Williamson

A DRESS FIT FOR AN ISLAND TRIP OR POOL PARTY Hello, ladies! Do you all know much about Mercury in Retrograde? An explanation is that the planet Mercury appears to travel backward across the sky three...

Finds I’m LOVING this week!

The Sister Studio 4/13 10:29P Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday to you, my friends!! May your coffee be strong and your house be nice and quiet this morning! We had a busy day of kids soccer and basketball yesterday, so I m enjoying this morning when...

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Just a Bit Outside: Terrance Brooks is gone, what is Sark going to do now?

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 4/25 3:24A OrangeBloods

Forget the Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys or anyone else preparing for their draft, it is Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian who is now on the clock. Sark put himself on the...

Rangers star Corey Seager hit by pitch, leaves game because of shin contusion

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/25 12:53A Associated Press

The 2023 World Series MVP was struck on the back leg by an 0-2 pitch from reliever Austin Voth that bounced in the dirt in front of the plate.

García and Carter hit back-to-back homers and Rangers beat Mariners 5-1

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/25 12:38A Associated Press

The homer snapped Texas’ 25-innings home scoreless streak. The Rangers were shut out by the Mariners on three hits on Tuesday.

Defending champion Golden Knights beat Stars 3-1 to take 2-0 series lead home to Vegas

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/25 12:08A Associated Press

Jack Eichel and defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas got exactly what they anticipated, and withstood that early hard push in Game 2 by the Stars.

Dallas Cowboys NFL draft picks 2024: Round-by-round selections

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 4/24 11:08P Detroit Free Press

Here is a 2024 NFL draft pick-by-pick breakdown for the Dallas Cowboys in the event hosted in downtown Detroit, April 25-27.

Related: Packers NFL Draft Picks 2024: Full list of Green Bay’s draft picks for every round Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports

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When’s the Best Time to Buy a House in Dallas-Fort Worth?

VIP Realty 4/21 3:01A tom@57realty.com (Thomas Heinz)

Hey there If you’re thinking about buying a house in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and wondering when to make your move, you’re not alone. It’s one of the big questions we get...

Tax Assessments are Arriving. Wondering About Your Property’s Value?

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 4/18 10:41A Steve Smith

Many homeowners are expressing surprise – if not outright shock – upon receiving their annual statement from the local tax appraiser’s office. Now’s an excellent time to take a look at the difference...

Spring into Action: The Spring Housing Market and the Ebby Halliday Companies Spring Home Tour are...

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 4/17 6:32A Steve Smith

15004 Bellbrook Drive | Addison | $2,650,000 | Open Sunday, April 21, 3 – 5 p.m. As the days grow longer and the flowers bloom, the spring housing market also heats up. This Sunday, April 21, offers...

What’s So Grand About Grand Prairie Life?

VIP Realty 4/13 2:55A tom@57realty.com (Thomas Heinz)

If searching for a new spot in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Grand Prairie deserves a good look. It offers a sweet mix of affordability, location, and community, making it a...

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Delta 8, Delta 9 products under legislative scrutiny in Texas

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/25 1:00A Sahar Chmais

Thousands of retailers are licensed to sell hemp products in Texas. A proposed Delta 8 and Delta 9 ban could impact the billion-dollar industry in the state.

Gov. Greg Abbott announces behavioral health campus to be built in Uvalde

Spectrum Local News Health 4/23 6:13A Christine Sanchez

Construction will begin this summer and the facility is expected to open in 2025.

Seattle hospital won't turn over gender transition records in lawsuit settlement with Texas

Spectrum Local News Health 4/23 12:10A Associated Press

The hospital filed the lawsuit in response to Paxton appearing to go beyond state borders to investigate gender transition.

Emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom

Spectrum Local News Health 4/19 1:11A Associated Press

Complaints that pregnant women were turned away from U.S. emergency rooms spiked in 2022 after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

Judge fines Texas HHSC $100,000 per day over foster care failures

Spectrum Local News Health 4/16 4:38A Craig Huber

Allegations include abuse, neglect.

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20 Great Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Love and Lemons 4/25 3:59A Jeanine Donofrio

Mother s Day is right around the corner! If you need gift ideas—especially for a mom who likes to cook—you re in the right place. Below, I ve rounded up my picks for the best Mother s Day gifts. They...

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Coming to Wyoming With New One-Unit Deal

Restaurant News 4/25 2:27A RestaurantNews.com

The Soon to be Famous chicken franchise recently signed a Multi-unit deal with Michael Hickerson, an OG Layne s Chicken Fingers Employee. Cheyenne, WY ( RestaurantNews.com ) ...

Copycat Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken

The Healthy Maven 4/24 11:00P Davida Lederle

Enjoy this delicious copycat recipe for Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken a flavorful and veggie-packed entree that honestly tastes The post Copycat Panda Express Kung Pao...

Banana Chocolate Chip Bread

Joyful Healthy Eats 4/24 11:00P Krista

This freshly baked banana chocolate chip bread is everything you need start your mornings on a sweet note. It s fluffy, warmly spiced with cinnamon, and pairs perfectly with your favorite cup of...

Giant prehistoric salmon had tusk-like teeth, just like a warthog's

Live Science 4/24 8:00A

A massive prehistoric salmon had tusk-like teeth that protruded from either side of its snout, a new study finds. Capable of reaching 8.8 feet (2.7 meters) in length by some...

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32 Fun Sea Animals That Start With L [Plus Facts]

Confessions of Parenting- Fun Games, Jokes, and Mo 4/25 5:49A Michele Tripple

Today, we re launching into a luminous journey to learn about the lovely and lively sea animals that start with L. The ocean s layers are filled ... Read more The post 32 Fun...

Fun Owl Facts for Kids to Print & Play

Kids Activities Blog 4/24 7:37P Monica S

We put together a list of facts about owls in two printable pages; each owl drawing corresponds to the owl The post Fun Owl Facts for Kids to Print Play appeared first on Kids...

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21 Silly, Wacky & Easy Crazy Hair Day Ideas for School

Kids Activities Blog 4/24 7:32P Arena

You ve got to see these crazy hair day ideas for school! From unicorns to mermaids to bug-infested grass, we ve found some The post 21 Silly, Wacky Easy Crazy Hair Day Ideas...

Toilet Roll Octopus Craft For Kids – Wiggly Octopus Friends

Kids Activities Blog 4/24 7:31P Michelle McInerney MollyMoo

This toilet paper roll octopus craft is fun and easy to make. It s great for younger kids and older kids. The post Toilet Roll Octopus Craft For Kids Wiggly Octopus Friends...