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Top Stories: ➊ – The Chicken That Makes The Coyotes Howl On The Ranch At Las Colinas (Friday), ➋ – Workout in Style with Walmart (Wednesday), ➌ – Gallery Wall Tips (Wednesday), ➍ – My New Favorite Maxi Skirt (Saturday), ➎ – 2021 Gift Guides: Beauty-Lover (Thursday)

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Noted Texas Personal Injury Lawyer Thomas J. Henry Expands Law Practice With Irving Office

Irving- Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce News 10/25 10:44A AGruber@IrvingChamber.com (Anna

Thomas J. Henry, one of Texas’ most well-known personal injury lawyers, is expanding his presence in Dallas-Fort Worth with a new law office in Irving-Las Colinas.

Construction On Long-Awaited Revamp of Downtown Irving Now Has a Start Date

Irving- Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce News 10/25 10:36A AGruber@IrvingChamber.com (Anna

Construction on a one-mile stretch of Irving Boulevard designed to reenergize the city’s downtown will begin in November.

Avocados From Mexico, TMGcore, Dallas Capital Bank, Nexstar Media, and More Make Moves

Irving- Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce News 10/25 10:18A AGruber@IrvingChamber.com (Anna

Across North Texas, companies are promoting and hiring people for leadership positions. Dallas Innovates covers prominent personnel moves in Dallas-Fort Worth businesses and...

Medical City Healthcare Hosts “Crush the Crisis” Drug Take Back Event Across North Texas

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Top Stories) 10/23 10:15A

Medical City Healthcare hospitals hosted six drug take back events to raise awareness about the dangers of opioid misuse and encourage proper disposal of medications on...

Halloween Events in Las Colinas

Las Colinas News 10/22 5:24A Jessica Hubble

Calling all ghouls, goblins and Halloween enthusiasts! Looking for frights and fun? The spooky season is here, and Las Colinas is the place to celebrate. Check out our guide below for your next...

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4 Recipes I’ll Be Making This Week

Brighton the Day 10/26 10:30A megan hopkins

Once I find a recipe that is easy to make, relatively healthy, and that both Duncan and I love to eat, I keep it in my back pocket for those days I just don t feel like being...

Power of Prevention featured Chris Herren

Las Colinas BubbleLife iReporter 10/26 3:13A Cynthia Smoot

Former NBA player shares his journey from addiction to a joyful life in recovery... On Tuesday, September 28, GFO Home presented the Power of Prevention featuring former NBA star Chris Herren,...

2021 Gift Guides: Faith Based

Brighton the Day 10/26 3:00A Brighton Keller

Oh hey, it s me again with another gift guide! This guide was fun because I got to tap into some of my go-to items that help me stay in the Word every day like...

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Fall Outfit Round-Up & National Pumpkin Day!

Tanya Foster 10/25 6:00P Tanya Foster

Happy Tuesday and also Happy National Pumpkin Day ! You heard that right... it's a day just for pumpkins. In honor of this holiday, I have added my favorite pumpkin recipe at the bottom of this post,...

The Color Series: Fall Edition! Fashion + Beauty

Life as a Rambling Redhead 10/25 9:46A Jennifer

FALL COLOR SCHEME . the color scheme redheads live for. But for real, I ve never seen a more aesthetically pleasing post! Except for maybe the home decor color series which is coming next week I...

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ESD's Fifth Graders Partner with "Paper for Water" in Year-Long Service Project

Las Colinas BubbleLife iReporter 10/21 10:00P The Episcopal School of Dallas

Back in August, fifth-graders at The Episcopal School of Dallas were posed with the question, How can I impact my global community locally? This question was the springboard for their year-long...

ESD Current Parent, Co-CIO of Fortress Investment Delivers Inspiring Talk as Part of Endowed...

Las Colinas BubbleLife iReporter 10/20 10:00P The Episcopal School of Dallas

Last week during Special Programming Day, seniors at The Episcopal School of Dallas had the incredible opportunity to hear from Drew McKnight, Co-Chief Investment Officer at Fortress Investment and...

ESD Class of 2015 Alumni Named to Richmond Inno's Top 10 Innovators Under 25 List

Las Colinas BubbleLife iReporter 10/18 10:00P The Episcopal School of Dallas

A Class of 2015 graduate from The Episcopal School of Dallas, Christina Gordon was recently one of 10 named to Richmond Inno Under 25's 2021 list. Gordon, a Virginia Commonwealth University...

ESD Hosts Inaugural All-School Art Show Featuring Works From All Ages

Las Colinas BubbleLife iReporter 10/17 10:00P The Episcopal School of Dallas

The Jennifer and John Eagle Gallery at The Episcopal School of Dallas is home to many student artists exhibits throughout the year, from middle school 2D and 3D units from class to upper school AP...

Seven ESD Seniors Recognized by National Merit Scholarship Program, One Named Semi-Finalist

Las Colinas BubbleLife iReporter 10/14 10:00P The Episcopal School of Dallas

Of the 1.5 million entrants, some 50,000 with the highest PSAT scores qualify for recognition in the National Merit Scholarship Program each year. Last week during daily worship, The Episcopal School...

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Dallas, North Dallas, or Irving buffets?

Chowhound 10/26 4:17P Sid Post

I'm headed to Dallas and Irving. What buffets are good these days if any? A long time ago, Afrah was one I went to a few times but, it looks like they don't do buffets any...

Texas Fine Wine Dinner 2021

Texas Wine Lover 10/25 9:50P Robin Clark

October is such a fun month for a wine lover. After all, the annual harvest is wrapping up, and wineries are inviting club members out to pick up their latest stash of wines. It is Texas Wine Month,...

The Ultimate DFW (and Beyond) Chicken Fried Steak List 2021

Crave DFW 10/24 4:50A Steven Doyle

by Steven Doyle Babe s CFS Today is a day of celebration and joy as we mark the official Texas Chicken Fried Steak Day . The day’s founder, Jeffrey...

The Chicken That Makes The Coyotes Howl On The Ranch At Las Colinas

Crave DFW 10/22 3:37A Steven Doyle

by Steven Doyle The Ranch at Las Colinas is just that. It is like being invited to dinner at a giant hacienda, and all your friends are there. On a most recent visit I flipped out over the fried...

Book Review: Cactus Christmas – A Texas Wine Trail Series

Texas Wine Lover 10/22 12:44A Andrew Klein

We received the product for review and all opinions are our own. Some links are affiliate links meaning at no additional cost to you, this site may get a small commission if you make a purchase. In...

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Holiday makeup routine

Krystal Schlegel 10/24 10:04A krystal

Here are all of the bronzed and glowy products that I have been using for my Holiday ready makeup routine. This is how I did my makeup for our Christmas card photos and the colors are perfect for...

MARC JACOBS ACCESSORIES FOR HOLIDAY GIFT-GIVING

The Middle Page 10/22 3:15A Cathy Williamson

MARC JACOBS ACCESSORIES FOR HOLIDAY GIFT-GIVING Happy Friday, gang! How are all of you? I did not feel great starting on Tuesday, and by Wednesday didn t feel good at all. I was sure that I had a...

CHIC AT EVERY AGE // THE BEST BOMBER JACKET UNDER $100

Style of Sam 10/21 6:41A Sam

[show_shopthepost_widget id="4604965"] The post CHIC AT EVERY AGE // THE BEST BOMBER JACKET UNDER $100 appeared first on Style of Sam | DFW Fashion Blog .

STYLING MY FAVES FROM CABI FALL 2021

Style of Sam 10/19 8:44A Sam

It’s that time again…The cabi Fall Collection dropped and I m in love!! Additionally, I m honored to be a cabi Ambassador this season, so I am showing off my favorite pieces...

CARDIGAN AND GRAPHIC TEE PLUS MY FAVORITE CARDIGANS UNDER $100

The Middle Page 10/17 3:42A Cathy Williamson

CARDIGAN AND GRAPHIC TEE PLUS MY FAVORITE CARDIGANS UNDER $100 Oooops, I did it again! I completely messed up on my posting schedule this last week! I know you all probably don t care, but I feel like...

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World Series set to begin with Houston hosting Atlanta in Game 1

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/26 1:33A Associated Press

The Astros were 51-30 on their home turf in 2021.

Senior linebacker makes remarkable comeback after battling life-threatening injuries

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/25 4:39P Robbie Fuelling

Xavier Morris recovers from life-threatening injuries.

Texas Tech fires Matt Wells after demoralizing loss

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/25 9:27A Associated Press

Matt Wells fired from Texas Tech.

Tennis Teammates at ESD Volunteer with Buddy Up Nonprofit

Las Colinas BubbleLife iReporter 10/24 10:00P The Episcopal School of Dallas

Founded in 2008 in Ohio, Buddy Up Tennis is a program for both children and adults with Down Syndrome that combines tennis, fitness, and social activities. Each week, athletes are partnered with...

Verstappen wins F1 U.S. Grand prix, extends title chase lead

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/24 5:00P Associated Press

Verstappen wins the U.S. Grand Prix.

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When health entities act as anchor institutions, they can spur community transformation (Viewpoint)

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 10/26 12:09P Michael Horne

The current pandemic has already left an indelible mark on the health care industry. From the growth of digital health care to advances in clinical interventions, how health...

Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug PBM unveiled in another push for lower-cost medicine

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 10/26 9:06A Brian Womack

The new effort by the company backed by the Dallas Mavericks owner is aiming for transparency around drug costs.

Once approved, Texas slated to receive 1.3 million pediatric COVID-19 vaccine doses

Spectrum Local News Health 10/26 3:47A Craig Huber

An FDA panel set to discuss emergency recommendation Tuesday.

Retired pediatrician helps parents with LGBTQ children

Spectrum Local News Health 10/26 1:00A Jose Arredondo

Woman walks away from pediatrician career to assist parents with LGBTQ children as a life coach.

Dallas investor testifies in closely-watched Theranos trial

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 10/25 3:26P ACBJ staff

As the trial of Elizabeth Holmes' conduct leading her notorious blood testing start-up continues on, one Dallas-based investor testified late last week. Holmes, former CEO of...

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Delta Fresh Foods Is Bringing Food Security to Northern Mississippi

Civil Eats 10/26 10:00P Nadra Nittle

Though the Mississippi Delta is home to some of the nation’s most fertile soil , residents of the region have experienced food insecurity and poverty for generations. In fact, an estimated 77 percent...

Large Salmonella outbreak linked to onions, CDC warns

Live Science 10/21 8:22A

Consumers should throw out whole red, white and yellow onions if they don't know where they came from.

Op-ed: The Flood of Climate Disasters Has the Food System Reeling. It’s Time to Act.

Civil Eats 10/19 10:00P Twilight Greenaway

This article was produced in partnership with Edible Communities ; a version of this article appears in the Winter 2021-22 issues of local Edible magazines . If we had been told, a decade...

Growing Garlic- 5 Reasons Why You Should

The Making of a Home 10/19 7:30A Holly K. Ross

Is it possible to have a favorite herb? Maybe, but I haven t been able to choose one yet. BUT, Garlic is definitely one herb I won t ever be without. How to grow garlic and...

Fast Food and Grocery Giants Promise to Sell ‘Better’ Chicken—Is it Enough?

Civil Eats 10/13 10:00P Lisa Held

This summer, it seemed like things might be looking up for the more than 9 billion chickens that get fattened up quickly inside crowded barns before being processed into fried...