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The Super Bowl of Giving by Dave Scullin, CEO

Allen BubbleLife iReporter 8/15 4:00A Christine Rogers
No part of the country supports their community more than Texans, especially those here in North Texas. And now its time to gear up for this years Super Bowl of giving event coming up on September...

The Top 5 Hotels to Check Out for an Awesome DFW Staycation

Allen BubbleLife iReporter 8/14 6:00P Anna Mazzocchi
Staycations can be just as much fun as getting out of town, especially in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. There are plenty of fun hotels and mini-getaways around us that make for a wonderful end of summer...

Looking to Adopt a Furry Friend? Try These Local Organizations

Allen BubbleLife iReporter 8/14 2:00P Anna Mazzocchi
I can say with 100% certainty that bringing a furry friend into your home is one of the best things you will ever do! My dogs at home are members of the family and bring so much joy to our lives every...

How Sitting in Daily Traffic Affects Your Mental Health

Allen BubbleLife iReporter 8/14 10:00A Riley Heruska
Sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic is a surefire way to put anyone in a bad mood, but what scientists have found is that spending time in traffic on a regular basis may negatively impact your mental...

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The Midnight Assassin

City of Allen Event Calendar 8/15 7:00P
Event date: August 16, 2018 Event Time: 07:30 PM - 11:59 PM Location: 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, TX 75013 Description: Skip Hollandsworth, author of "The Midnight Assassin,"...

Economic Development Corporation

City of Allen Event Calendar 8/14 7:00P
Event date: August 15, 2018 Event Time: 06:00 PM - 11:59 PM Location: One Allen Center 700 Central Expressway S, Suite 210 Allen, TX 75013

5 Subscription Services Every Busy Mom Will Love

Allen BubbleLife iReporter 8/14 7:00A Anna Mazzocchi
Subscription services have become increasingly popular in recent years, and there is no doubt why. The convenience, variety, and simplicity of the entire experience is incomparable. With the effect of...

Facing Separation or Divorce?

Allen BubbleLife iReporter 8/14 4:08A Marcy Law
Are you experiencing the pain of separation or divorce? You are not alone. DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life's most difficult...

City Council Workshop

City of Allen Event Calendar 8/13 7:00P
Event date: August 14, 2018 Event Time: 06:00 PM - 11:59 PM Location: 305 Century Parkway Allen, TX 75013 Description: The Workshop is held in the Council Conference Room in...
Related: City Council Regular City of Allen Event Calendar

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Tricks for Easing Your Kids Back Into Their School Schedules

Allen BubbleLife iReporter 8/14 8:00A Riley Heruska
For most families, school starts within the next two weeks. Summer is drawing to a close, and with that change comes a new schedule for parents and kids alike. This switch can be difficult, especially...

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Cookbooks With Delicious Recipes for People on the Keto Diet

Allen BubbleLife iReporter 8/10 11:00A Riley Heruska
Ever since the early 2000s, the ketogenic diet's popularity has increased dramatically. More and more people are embracing a low-carb, high-fat lifestyle, which is why we wanted to look into some of...

The Best Stores for Saving Money on Groceries

Allen BubbleLife iReporter 8/8 8:00A Riley Heruska
We all know that different grocery stores offer different deals and discounts. Sometimes it's cheaper to buy your meat at one place and your veggies at another, or maybe you know just where to get...

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5 New Store Openings for Summer Shopping

DFW Style Daily 8/7 5:00A Lisa Petty
A new season means new shops to break our wallets! After achieving the perfect tan, head over to these new air-conditioned shops in town and indulge in a little retail...

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JC Campagna Returns

Allen Americans News 8/9 8:43A Tommy Daniels
Allen, Texas  – The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Minnesota Wild, and Globe Life, are happy to announce that the team has signed forward JC Campagna to a new contract...

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Allergic to penicillin? Probably not, study says

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/13 2:24A Anne Stych
Most people who think they have a penicillin allergy really don’t, and that mistaken belief could lead to them being prescribed less-effective, more expensive medications if...

One third of women say drug abuse causes family troubles

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/10 2:42A Anne Stych
The number of Americans who say drug abuse has caused trouble in their families is at a historic high, a likely byproduct of the of the nation’s worsening opioid crisis,...

What's the optimum level of exercise for good mental health?

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/10 2:24A Anne Stych
Exercising too little is bad for your mental health, while working out obsessively could be even worse. But there's a level that’s just right, new research found.  The study,...

Women worry more about health care costs than men

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/9 2:33A Anne Stych
Women are more worried about the rising cost of health insurance than men and are more concerned that they won’t have access to affordable health care in the future. A new...

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Renewing a Vision for Rural Prosperity

Civil Eats 8/14 11:00P Mary Berry
“We see the hideousness and the destructive-ness of …the kind of mind that can accept and even applaud the ‘obsolescence’ of the small farm and not hesitate over the possible political and cultural...

Inflammation and What to Do About It

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/14 5:00A Bernice Butler
The term inflammation can be confusing. Sometimes, inflammation is described as a good friend that aids the healing process in our body. Other times, it is described as the enemy that invades and...

Celebrate Our Western Heritage

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/9 2:00P Bernice Butler
The 90th North Texas Fair and Rodeo will take place from August 17 through 25 in Denton, with nine exciting nights of country music, first-class professional and youth rodeos, livestock shows, a kid...

The Best Stores for Saving Money on Groceries

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/8 8:00A Riley Heruska
We all know that different grocery stores offer different deals and discounts. Sometimes it's cheaper to buy your meat at one place and your veggies at another, or maybe you know just where to get...

Now Is the Time to Snag Your Tickets to the Dallas Lights Fest

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/8 5:00A Riley Heruska
On Saturday, October 13, something special is going to happen in Anna, Texas. Thousands of families will gather at the LG Motorsports Park for a night full of live music, dancing, and of course,...

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Your Parent’s Favorite Band

Design Mom 8/15 3:45P Design Mom
The other day, I heard Billy Joel s For The Longest Time playing in a store, and had a total flashback to childhood. I was in 3rd or 4th grade and we were on a road trip where my dad played Billy Joe...

Red Nose, Aching Heart by The Pioneer Woman

Confessions of a Pioneer Woman - Ree Drummond 8/15 7:23A The Pioneer Woman
I posted this photo a few days ago. Ladd took the pic when I was hugging Paige goodbye after we d gotten her all moved in at college. It was wonderful and difficult, happy and bittersweet. I ve had a...

Smith Library Storytimes Resume Aug. 28

In the Loop Kids (Education) 8/14 9:00A Judy Truesdell
Wylie's Smith Public Library will resume its many age-appropriate storytimes on Aug 28, 2018. Weekly themes may be found on the Storytime page at WylieTexas.gov/library. Here's the schedule: Family...

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