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Investiture Ceremony Celebrates New Endowed Professors, Chairs

Texas lawmakers react to arrests during pro-Palestinian protests at UT Austin

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Tequila Dinner at Barrel & Bones
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Sammons Jazz: Artistic Director’s Concert
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9th Annual “No Place Like Home”
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05/17/2024 - Community Event - Golf Tournament

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 5/1 2:02P

Richardson Woman s Club will hold the Club s 17th annual Golf Tournament on May 17, 2024. This is a fundraiser that benefits the Club s philanthropies of grants to non-profit...

4th person arrested in connection to Irving double murder, suspect still wanted

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Local News 5/1 10:05A S.E. Jenkins

IRVING Irving police arrested a fourth person in connection to a deadly double shooting investigation . Escarleth Mejia is accused of hindering the apprehension of a known...

Restaurant chain Steak and Ale postpones North Texas comeback

Dallas Business Journal 5/1 6:57A Krista Summerville

The restaurant chain had said it was returning to the area in 2024 with a location in Grand Prairie some time in 2024. But now those plans have been altered.

Gaza protest encampment set up at University of Texas at Dallas campus

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Local News 5/1 4:56A Steven Rosenbaum

RICHARDSON -- Protesters at the University of Texas at Dallas set up an encampment on campus Wednesday morning, joining the nationwide demonstrations over the war in Gaza. The...

05/11/2024 - Community Event - Taste of Richardson

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events 4/30 12:30P

The Taste of Richardson will be held at the Renaissance Richardson Hotel located at 900 East Lookout Drive on Saturday, May 11th. Come enjoy cuisine from great local...

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JUST IN: 2024 Partners Card Leadership, Dates And Sponsorships And Retailers Signups Revealed

My Sweet Charity 5/1 8:30A Jeanne Prejean

The Family Place is kicking off May with plans for its 2024 Partners Card shopathon. Word has just arrived that Elizabeth Ward Creel and Tiffany Moon are serving as the co-chairs. Elizabeth Ward...

North DFW Events May 2024

Richardson Family eGuide 5/1 8:28A Valerie

This issue is loaded with lots of local events and activities! Download this week s issue here Let us know what you think:) Be sure to share this guide with friends and...

Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show Letters Hit Mailboxes With Tickets, Sponsorships Available...

My Sweet Charity 5/1 6:30A Jeanne Prejean

While the Equest Blue Ribbon Ball crowd is recovering from Saturday night s fundraiser at the Hilton Anatole, Lisa Loy Laughlin is shifting roles from being the interim Equest executive director to...

April Best Sellers

Brighton the Day 5/1 4:00A megan hopkins

April best sellers are here! We re taking a look at some of the looks from the past month that you loved. From my looks in the Bahamas to my favorite half zip pullover at the...

UPDATE: From Unwanted To TV Star, Operation Kindness’ Little Girl Is FOX 4’s “Pet Of The Week”

My Sweet Charity 4/30 6:30A Jeanne Prejean

As reported on MySweetCharity , a couple of months ago a fella drove up to Dallas Animal Services to drop off a mom and her kids. A couple on the way into DAS took in two of the youngsters. But the...

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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...

Distinguished Alumni, Supporters Honored at 20th Awards Gala

UT Dallas News Center 4/26 2:00A mxj142230

Honorees at the 2024 UT Dallas Awards Gala include (from left) Derrick D. Morgan BA’99; Richard Kurjan MA’82; Sejal Desai MBA’99; Dr. Navzer Engineer MS’02, PhD’04; Elaine Padovani PhD’77; Charmaine...

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...

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Celebrate Mom, Dad, and Grads with Ono Hawaiian BBQ!

Restaurant News 5/1 9:08A RestaurantNews.com

( RestaurantNews.com ) WHAT: Looking for the perfect gift for Moms, Dads, and Grads? From May 1st until June 16th, Ono Hawaiian BBQ is gifting customers a $10 bonus...

Chick N Max Headed to Southwestern Missouri Thanks to Multi-Unit Deal with Subway Veteran

Restaurant News 5/1 8:46A RestaurantNews.com

Home of the Better Chicken Sandwich to enter the Springfield market with three restaurants Wichita, KS ( RestaurantNews.com ) Chick N Max – a next generation fast casual...

Juice It Up! Introduces Three Hydration-Boosting Blends as Temperatures Heat Up

Restaurant News 5/1 8:00A RestaurantNews.com

Juice It Up! Launches Mango Lychee, Blueberry Pomegranate, and Strawberry Guava Blends Leading Smoothie, Juice and Superfruit Bowl Chain Releases Delightful Blends Line...

Back By Popular Demand, Ruby Slipper Reintroduces Fan Favorites

Restaurant News 5/1 7:16A RestaurantNews.com

New Orleans-style brunch brand introduces limited-time menu items celebrating beloved flavors New Orleans, LA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Today marks the 16th anniversary of the...

Ramble Room Launches Late Spring Menu Additions

Crave DFW 5/1 6:39A Steven Doyle

photos by Joey Stewart Ramble Room , the classic American restaurant from Dallas restaurateur Jon Alexis is embracing spring with lighter dishes on the menu. The spring menu additions include starters...

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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...

TEN OF THE BEST SPRING SHIRTS

The Middle Page 4/27 4:49A Cathy Williamson

Hi, ladies! I hope you have had a great week! It s been a hectic one for sure around here! I am running a few errands today and packing because I head out tomorrow for a week. I am flying to...

Don’t Miss This!

The Sister Studio 4/25 11:27P Jennifer Reed

You guys, we made it to Friday!! The weekend is HERE, and I am so ready for it! I do feel like this week has flown by between school stuff for the kids, sports, and everything in between, it s been a...

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...

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Why does Will McClay says Cowboys need 2024 impact from Mazi Smith, frustrating 2023 draft class?

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 5/1 8:47A Fort Worth Star-Telegram

No members of the 2023 draft class became starters as rookies. Most disappointing was NT Mazi Smith, who was in on just 28 percent of the snaps.

NFL power rankings: Which teams are up, down after draft?

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 5/1 7:44A USA TODAY

NFL power rankings following the 2024 draft ( previous rank in parentheses ): 1. Kansas City Chiefs (1): They got the tackle prospect (Kingsley Suamataia) they needed in Round...

Why did Cowboys give $245,000 guaranteed to an undrafted rookie at non-need position?

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 5/1 6:56A Fort Worth Star-Telegram

The Cowboys won a bidding war for the services of 6-foot-7, 270-pound Brevyn Spann-Ford, giving him a $20,000 signing bonus and $225,000 guaranteed.

Terms for Mike Tyson's fight with Jake Paul include heavier gloves, shorter rounds

Spectrum Local News Sports 5/1 5:57A Associated Press

The fight has been sanctioned as a competitive boxing match rather than an exhibition, and the rounds will be shorter and the gloves will be heavier.

Four Cowboys ink free agent deals following NFL draft

Dallas Cowboys News Yahoo Sports 5/1 5:18A Oil City News

While no University of Wyoming players heard their names called in this year s NFL Draft, the brown and gold will be represented in the pros next season. Offensive tackle...

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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...

The Texas Heat is Coming

VIP Realty 4/27 4:09A tom@57realty.com (Thomas Heinz)

Welcome to the Lone Star State Whether you're moving from the bustling streets of New York or the sunny coasts of California, one thing you'll notice pretty quickly is the...

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...

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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.

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Decadent Brownies

Life at the Table 4/30 4:17A Chef Sandra Lewis

Brownies: A Beloved American Dessert Why do you love brownies? Notice I didn’t ask IF you loved brownies. I assume you love them like most other people planet. Ask anyone for...

The Best Dishes Eater Dallas Ate in April

Eater Dallas 4/30 3:30A Courtney E. Smith

This month brings a German hot dog, potato pizza, whole-hog dinner, and more The amount of excellent food available in Dallas is dizzying, yet mediocre meals somehow keep worming their way into our...

Ranchero Sauce

Love and Lemons 4/30 3:00A Jeanine Donofrio

This ranchero sauce is zesty, spicy, tangy, and fresh. It s the star component in my homemade huevos rancheros (recipe coming soon!), but this punchy sauce is good for so much more. Use it to make...

New School Meal Standards Could Put More Local Food on Students’ Lunch Trays

Civil Eats 4/29 11:00P Lisa Held

Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) finalized long-anticipated changes to the nutrition standards that regulate school meals. Among the changes that attracted...

Sweet Potato Hash

The Healthy Maven 4/29 11:00P Davida Lederle

Enjoy a filling and savory breakfast with this sweet potato hash recipe! Easily made as a side dish or a The post Sweet Potato Hash appeared first on The Healthy Maven .