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The future of addiction treatment is personal

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/31 7:00P The Orchard on the Brazos

For many people, the phrase "addiction treatment" still conjures images of sterile, institutional facilities built around rigid rules and one-size-fits-all programs. But as the behavioral health industry has evolved, so have expectations around...

Leap Distributors Levels Up in Dallas: Names Dave Ascani Chief Financial Officer

Allen BubbleLife iReporter (Lifestyle) 7/27 10:00P Krista Simmons

Leap Distributors has named Dave Ascani chief financial officer (CFO). As CFO, Ascani will manage the companys finances and serve as an integral part of the executive management team. Dave Ascani is a...

AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: WHITEOUT by R.S. Burnett

Allen BubbleLife iReporter 7/23 3:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Whiteout by R.S. Burnett A riveting psychological thriller set in Antarctica as the world teeters on the edge of destruction. Whiteout by R.S. Burnett is the riveting tale of a researcher who...

Job Search Workshop in Allen Stresses Successful Career Strategies Need Ongoing Technology Updates

Allen BubbleLife iReporter 7/22 4:00A Martha Jane Brounoff

The St. Jude Career Alliance, a faith-based ministry that offers hope, guidance, and practical tools for job seekers, will offer its next quarterly job search workshop on Saturday, August 1, 8:45 AM...

Texas Womans University to unveil permanent sculpture by artist Bianca Beck

Allen BubbleLife iReporter (Lifestyle) 7/22 12:17A Kathy Beazley

In celebration of its 125th anniversary, Texas Womans University has selected Portland-based artist Bianca Beck to create a site-specific, permanent outdoor installation marking the universitys 125th...

AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: THE NIGHTMARE (KILLER INSTINCT/JOONA LINNA, #2) by Lars Kepler

Allen BubbleLife iReporter 7/21 3:00A KAREN SIDDALL

The Nightmare Killer Instinct/Joona Linna, #2 by Lars Kepler Narrated by Saul Reichlin Two seemingly unrelated murders and a professional hit man, who is stalking a young political activist, make...

CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW: BOBBY BIN'S BUSY DAY by Rina Croft

Allen BubbleLife iReporter 7/20 3:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Bobby Bins Busy Day by Rina Croft Follow an unsung hero through his busy day of trash removal and recycling. Bobby Bins Busy Day by Rina Croft is a vividly illustrated, interesting, and fun peek...

The MacKenzie-Childs Barn Sale is Here!

Tanya Foster 7/15 8:00P Tanya Foster

Happy Thursday! Let's kick off the weekend with one of the biggest home sales of the year. The MacKenzie-Childs Barn Sale is going on now through July 20 , with up to 60% OFF thousands of their...

Measles vaccination rates for Texas kindergarteners inch up slightly after outbreak last year

Spectrum Local News Health 7/13 5:30A Lauren Rangel

Over 2,200 cases of measles spread across the country last year, including 762 in Texas.

Developer seeks rezoning for mixed-use project near Tarleton State Fort Worth

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/13 1:45A Seth Bodine

A Fort Worth developer is seeking city approval to transform more than 100 acres in a fast-growing corridor, with plans that could include major retailers and a hospital.

Texas reports 48 cases of 'explosive' diarrhea illness

Spectrum Local News Health 7/9 5:35A Barbara Fox

Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by a parasite.

Texas adds rare genetic disorder to newborn screening

Spectrum Local News Health 7/9 5:15A Marcine Graham

Texas babies born as of June will now be tested for additional rare genetic disorders.

Texas Health to make major addition to Frisco hospital campus

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/8 1:41A Plamedie Ifasso

Texas Health Resources plans to expand its campus in Frisco as it continues to invest across Collin County. The latest project could support as many as 150 new jobs. Read on to learn more.

Texas health experts monitor sewage waste for public health threats during World Cup

Spectrum Local News Health 7/7 4:00A Marcine Graham

Dr. Phillip Huang, the director of Dallas County Health and Human Services, says he has seen some traces of illness.