﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss xmlns:a10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>Staff &amp; Reader Submitted</title><link>https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/community/colleyville_reporter</link><description>Staff &amp; Reader Submitted</description><item><link>https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/community/colleyville_reporter/library/35662172/key/352027593/Reigning_MLV_Champions_Dallas_PULSE_Celebrate_Landmark_First_Year_In_North_Texas</link><author>Mary Jane Coker</author><category>Lifestyle</category><title>Reigning MLV Champions Dallas PULSE Celebrate Landmark First Year In North Texas</title><description>&lt;h1 dir="ltr" align="center"&gt;&lt;font size="4"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 13px;"&gt;Season Tickets and New Flex Plans Available Now, with 2027 MLV Schedule and Dallas PULSE Mascot Reveal on the Horizon&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Dallas PULSE gears up for its highly anticipated second season in Major League Volleyball (MLV) after a historic inaugural season that ended with a championship victory. Since the championship, PULSE players and staff have continued to connect with fans across North Texas, building excitement for the return of professional womens volleyball to Comerica Center in January 2027.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Since the teams debut on October 16, 2025, Dallas PULSE has given North Texas plenty to celebrate during its historic debut inaugural season. The January 10 home opener set the tone, drawing 2,900 fans with an 87% show rate  the team's best-performing match. The 2026 postseason ended with a championship victory over the Omaha Supernovas on May 9 at Comerica Center in Frisco, with 3,100 fans there to witness the historic moment. Dallas PULSE made MLV history as the first expansion team to win a championship in its first season.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;The 2027 MLV season is quickly approaching and we are engaging all channels to make sure PULSE fans are energized and ready to go when the action returns, said Dallas PULSE President and CEO Grady Raskin. As we celebrate an unbelievable first year as Dallas PULSE, were reminded of the incredible support from our fans right here in Dallas-Fort Worth and look forward to building on that momentum as we return to the court in January."&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Throughout the preseason, PULSE players and staff have continued to grow the fan base and connect with the North Texas community with a MLV Championship Trophy Tour. The tour has brought the championship trophy to high schools across North Texas, fan events and even on the mound at Globe Life Field, where PULSE players Kaylee Cox and Kelsie Payne threw out the ceremonial first pitch on September 23.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Season tickets are officially on sale for fans looking to experience all the action as the reigning MLV champions return to their home court. This season, a brand new half-season flex plan is available, where fans can secure tickets for seven home games throughout the season. Those interested in either option can visit &lt;a title="DallasPulseVB.com" href="https://provolleyball.com/teams/dallas-pulse"&gt;DallasPulseVB.com&lt;/a&gt; to secure their spot. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;The excitement will continue to build in the months ahead, with the 2027 MLV Draft Day on November 23 and the debut of the official Dallas PULSE mascot in December. These milestones will give fans new ways to connect with the team as the countdown to the upcoming season begins.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;As the team prepares to defend its championship title, fans can stay connected to all things Dallas PULSE by signing up for the team's monthly newsletter. Subscribers will be among the first to receive updates on the 2027 MLV season schedule, single-game ticket availability, special events and preseason player activations. Fans can sign up for the newsletter &lt;a title="HERE" href="https://provolleyball.com/news/2025/10/join-the-dallas-pulse"&gt;HERE.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;b&gt;About Dallas PULSE&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Dallas PULSE is North Texas womens professional volleyball team and the reigning Major League Volleyball Champions. Playing at Comerica Center in Frisco, Dallas PULSE echoes the energy, and heart of Dallas-Fort Worth  home to one of the nations largest and most passionate volleyball communities. Following a championship-winning inaugural season, Dallas PULSE continues to build momentum on and off the court while helping grow the game of volleyball across North Texas. For more information, visit &lt;a href="http://dallaspulsevb.com/"&gt;DallasPulseVB.com&lt;/a&gt; or follow @DallasPULSEVB on social media for schedule updates, roster announcements, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;b&gt;About Major League Volleyball&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Major League Volleyball (MLV) is the premier professional volleyball league in the United States, designed to provide the sport and its athletes with the major league platform they deserve. Founded on a player-first philosophy, MLV combines elite competition, significant investment in athlete development, experienced professional sports ownership and a commitment to the long-term growth of volleyball across the country. As the league enters its fourth season in 2027, MLV has expanded to 12 teams from coast-to-coast in some of the top media markets in the nation. It will continue to create top-level, lasting opportunities and memories for players, coaches and local communities while leading the way in solidifying the future of professional volleyball in North America. For more information, visit &lt;a href="http://mlvb.com/"&gt;MLVB.com&lt;/a&gt; and follow the league on &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/mlv/"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/majorleaguevb"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://x.com/mlvolley"&gt;X&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/@majorleaguevolleyball"&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561119122/2026_mlv_trophy_sharing.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561119183/screenshot_2026-09-29_at_12.50.32pm.png?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:43:33 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/community/colleyville_reporter/library/35662172/key/352023741/The_Stewpot_to_Host_Common_Ground_Concert_Featuring_Americana_Legend_Mary_Gauthier</link><author>Juliette DC</author><category>Lifestyle</category><title>The Stewpot to Host Common Ground Concert  Featuring Americana Legend Mary Gauthier</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Nov. 19&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; concert, held under the stars in The Stewpot courtyard, will support mission to help those experiencing homelessness and hardship&lt;/i&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;WHAT:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.thestewpot.org/"&gt;The Stewpot&lt;/a&gt;, a Dallas-based mission serving people experiencing hardship or homelessness, will host an intimate evening with Grammy-nominated Americana singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier under the stars in its South Dallas courtyard. The public event will feature live music and an opportunity for neighbors from all walks of life to gather on common ground in support of fellow community members.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;WHO:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Known for personal, confessional songs including Mercy Now and I Drink, Mary Gauthier brings compassion and honesty to stories of struggle, connection and hope. Her album &lt;i&gt;Rifles &amp; Rosary Beads&lt;/i&gt; earned a Grammy nomination for Best Folk Album, and artists including Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton and Jimmy Buffett have recorded her songs. Her new album &lt;i&gt;Reckoning&lt;/i&gt; reflects her patient, private optimism.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;WHEN &amp; WHERE:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Thursday, Nov. 19, 5:309 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;5:307:30  Doors open, food available for purchase&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;7:30 p.m.  Concert starts&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Stewpot, 1610 S. Malcolm X Blvd, Dallas, TX 75226&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;VISUALS:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Outdoor community concert on The Stewpot campus, home to the organizations food pantry, homeless services and other community outreach.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Live performance by Mary Gauthier (non-flash photography allowed)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;TICKETS:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Tickets are $55 plus fees and available to the public at thestewpot.org/mary. Proceeds support The Stewpots mission to love and serve our neighbors so they can overcome homelessness and poverty. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;WHY IT MATTERS:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Stewpots Common Ground gatherings bring people together through art, music and shared experiences. On Nov. 19, the courtyard will welcome longtime friends of The Stewpot, first-time visitors, and members of The Stewpot's own community for an evening of music and connection.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Stewpot loves and serves our Dallas neighbors, helping them overcome homelessness and poverty. Founded more than 50 years ago as a mission of First Presbyterian Church of Dallas to feed people on the streets in downtown Dallas, The Stewpot has grown to provide comprehensive services and a community of support to people experiencing hardship and homelessness.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;To learn more, visit &lt;a href="https://www.thestewpot.org/"&gt;thestewpot.org&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561115241/marygauthier_davidmcclisterphoto_2026-1654.jpeg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:08:20 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/community/colleyville_reporter/library/35662172/key/352084142/Nutcracker_Tea_Party_Register_TODAY</link><author>Camille Dux</author><category>Lifestyle</category><title>Nutcracker Tea Party! Register TODAY!</title><description>&lt;div&gt;
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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span&gt;The Holiday season is right around the corner, and Epicenter for the Arts is offering some exciting classes and events that are sure to get you in the Holiday spirit! &lt;/span&gt;Celebrate Christmas in a fun and special way this season!&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div align="center"&gt;&lt;img class="CToWUd a6T" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&amp;ik=0710328ed5&amp;attid=0.1&amp;permmsgid=msg-a:r225718124990349137&amp;th=1a135cc6d592c8ee&amp;view=fimg&amp;fur=ip&amp;permmsgid=msg-a:r225718124990349137&amp;sz=s0-l75-ft&amp;attbid=ANGjdJ-EFYDaSGmTIpx592i212UiUDwtydt11zHj3GYHqQ6vIq-8nr-P_eU_Lo9PBUEF6jfmkY02Bz5CTVChRmOgb9UBD3WdgJQFhAqQXuwCu8wjYWutZMsjD8mpDGg&amp;disp=emb&amp;realattid=ii_mv6tbyyl0&amp;zw" alt="nutcracker tea (2).png" width="389" height="389" align="center" data-image-whitelisted="" data-bit="iit" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span&gt;On Saturday, December 5th from 10:30am-&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;12:00pm&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;, dancers 3-7 years old are invited to spend a special morning with their Moms at the Epicenter for their Nutcracker Tea Party! Students will learn a Nutcracker-themed dance, there will be a special appearance from the Sugar Plum Fairy, and Moms and Daughters will enjoy tea and treats together. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;The $60 participation fee covers all supplies for &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Moms&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; and &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Daughters &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;both. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;Space will fill up quickly so reserve your spot today through their website at &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.epiarts.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.epiarts.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791990389384000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0KKMWKnfRumKaDEdb9MotS"&gt;&lt;span&gt;www.epiarts.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;. Registration is also accepted by emailing &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:info@epiarts.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;info@epiarts.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt; or calling &lt;a href="http://colleyville.bubblelife.com/tel:(817)%20778-8828" target="_blank"&gt;817-778-8828&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif"&gt;It wouldn't feel like Christmas time without a little Nutcracker in the mix! Join in on the fun and have your dancer welcome the Christmas season in a memorable way. You can reach Epicenter's office staff with any questions by calling &lt;a href="http://colleyville.bubblelife.com/tel:(817)%20778-8828" target="_blank"&gt;817-778-8828&lt;/a&gt;, or by emailing &lt;a href="mailto:info@epiarts.com" target="_blank"&gt;info@epiarts.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;em&gt;About Epicenter for the Arts: Epicenter is located in Southlake, TX, and was founded in 2013 by Michelle and Alec Brogan. They were recently voted Best of Southlake's Dance Studio in 2026 by readers of the 76092 magazine, and have hundreds of students that enter their doors on a weekly basis. Their mission is to train leaders and legends in the arts by focusing on creativity, excellence, community, and ministry. Epicenter can be contacted by phone at &lt;a href="http://colleyville.bubblelife.com/tel:(817)%20778-8828" target="_blank"&gt;(817) 778-8828&lt;/a&gt; or their website&lt;a href="http://dlglkk51.r.us-east-2.awstrack.me/L0/http:%2F%2Fwww.epiarts.com%2F/1/010f01938d5b45e7-01f34eea-c2af-4d67-93c5-5dc397a9af3e-000000/LnoEurrAThRyuTlGqJ4tUiHcb8A=187" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://dlglkk51.r.us-east-2.awstrack.me/L0/http:%252F%252Fwww.epiarts.com%252F/1/010f01938d5b45e7-01f34eea-c2af-4d67-93c5-5dc397a9af3e-000000/LnoEurrAThRyuTlGqJ4tUiHcb8A%3D187&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791990389384000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2tnkOln5Z_KyR8jwr8oIkS"&gt; www.epiarts.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#888888"&gt; &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:53:46 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/community/colleyville_reporter/library/35662172/key/352028522/Make_the_Most_of_the_State_Fair_of_Texas</link><author>Culver Public Relations</author><category>Lifestyle</category><title>Make the Most of the State Fair of Texas</title><description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;span&gt;There are only a few days left to get your State Fair fix!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; The &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://bigtex.com/"&gt;&lt;span&gt;State Fair of Texas&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt; is in its final days, bringing Big Tex, classic fair food, midway rides, live entertainment, creative exhibits, and plenty of Texas-sized fun to Fair Park. Make your last-minute fair getaway even easier with &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.marriott.com/offers/state-fair-of-texas-offer-OFF-245477/DALDH-sheraton-dallas-hotel"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Stay and Play at the State Fair of Texas&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt; at &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/daldh-sheraton-dallas-hotel/overview/"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Sheraton Dallas&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;, giving fairgoers a convenient place to stay before or after a full day at the fairgrounds.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Located in the heart of downtown Dallas, Sheraton Dallas puts guests within easy reach of Fair Park and the rest of the city. After sampling your way through the fair, take a break from the crowds and return to the hotel to relax, grab a drink, or continue the fun at &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.draftsportsbarandlounge.com/"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Draft Sports Bar &amp; Lounge&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;. With only a few days left, now is the time to gather your crew, pick your must-try fair foods, and make one more trip to see Big Tex before the gates close.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561478614/draft_sports_bar_lounge.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="427" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Book your stay at &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.sheratondallas.com"&gt;&lt;span&gt;www.SheratonDallas.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt; and make your State Fair visit one to remember. Sheraton Dallas Hotel is located at 400 North Olive Street, Dallas, Texas 75201.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561148270/sheraton_dallas_3.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:36:57 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/community/colleyville_reporter/library/35662172/key/352029663/Coppell_XC_Posts_Strong_Times_in_Final_Meet_Before_District</link><author>Patricia Chi</author><title>Coppell XC Posts Strong Times in Final Meet Before District</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Coppell Cross Country returned to Pike Middle School on Saturday, Oct. 3, to compete in the Byron Nelson Last Minute Meet after rain altered the teams original plans to race at the Jesuit XC Classic.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;While many of Coppells runners did not compete, about half of the team took advantage of one final opportunity to race a 5K before the District 7-6A Championship.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Cooler temperatures and rain made for favorable racing conditions, and Coppell finished the meet with &lt;b&gt;17 season-best or personal-record times&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Varsity Boys&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Diego Morales continued his strong return to racing, finishing ninth in the Varsity Boys race with a time of &lt;b&gt;16:24&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;His performance was about 20 seconds faster than the 16:44 he ran on the same course the previous week.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Isaiah Assefa also turned in a strong performance, running &lt;b&gt;16:41 to finish 14th&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Easterwood Wins Varsity Girls Race&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Maya Easterwood led the way for Coppell in the Varsity Girls race, &lt;b&gt;winning in 18:01&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Easterwood finished 25 seconds ahead of the second-place runner in just her second race of the season. After returning to competition last week, she once again looked strong and comfortable on the course.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;JV Boys Finish Fourth&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Coppell JV Boys finished fourth as a team.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Baron Schott led the Cowboys with a ninth-place finish, followed closely by Austin Shelby in 10th. Oscar Martin, Alexander Marks and Calvin Wolf rounded out Coppells top five runners.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;JV Girls Compete Well&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Akshara Darisipudi was the top finisher for the Coppell JV Girls as the Cowgirls competed against a strong field.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For many of Coppells runners, Saturday provided one final chance to race, gain experience and build confidence before championship season begins.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Looking Ahead to District&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Coppell now turns its attention to the &lt;b&gt;District 7-6A Championship on Monday, Oct. 12, at Myers Park in McKinney&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;After months of training and another week that produced numerous personal and season-best performances, the Cowboys and Cowgirls will spend the coming week preparing for their biggest meet of the season.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Cowboys and Cowgirls will use the coming week to prepare for District and their return to Myers Park.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Were proud of their efforts, and well keep pushing forward until the next race!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact Information&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For more details or to support Coppell High Schools Cross Country program, please contact:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Patricia Chi&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;chi.patricia@gmail.com&lt;br /&gt;(469) 831-3709&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561473704/279a4033.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561473721/279a4813_1.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:05:30 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/community/colleyville_reporter/library/35662172/key/352029382/BOOK_REVIEW_HANGING_BY_A_THREAD_SEWING_STUDIO_MYSTERIES_2_by_Dorothy_Howell</link><author>KAREN SIDDALL</author><category>Lifestyle</category><title>BOOK REVIEW: HANGING BY A THREAD (SEWING STUDIO MYSTERIES, #2) by Dorothy Howell</title><description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hanging By A Thread&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;b&gt;Sewing Studio Mystery, #2&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;b&gt;by&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Dorothy Howell&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;b&gt;A baffling murder, multiple storylines, and engaging characters make this second in the series a winner!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Hanging By a Thread&lt;/i&gt; is the second book in author Dorothy Howell's cozy series, the &lt;i&gt;Sewing Studio Mysteries,&lt;/i&gt; and along with the murder of an abhorred local gold digger, there are multiple subplots of interest to unwind. This robust story caught my attention from the start, and I was quickly drawn into life in Hideaway Grove. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The main character, Abbey Chandler, a recent arrival to town after her high-pressure life in LA imploded, is good-hearted and willing to help her friends and business acquaintances out any way she can. She is swamped with work, mostly favors for others, including Janine, the town's flighty tourism manager, as she prepares for an important upcoming women's conference. Meanwhile, Abbey is trying to build her fledgling tote bag business and juggle volunteers for her charitable project making pillowcase dresses for young girls in Africa. It was exhausting, given what she had on her plate, but I could relate to her load, as could many other readers who have pitched in to make things happen. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The murder sets off the small-town gossip mill, and along with the fear of a killer on the loose, local business owners are scrambling, worried the failure of the sheriff to solve the case will impact the lifeblood of the tourist-dependent economy. Abbey's friend and local business owner, Anna, was most often the herald of imminent doom, spreading any and all rumors, no matter how outlandish. It got to the point where Abbey had to talk to her about the impact of her gossip, but someone needed to have an honest "Come to Jesus" with the woman. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The murder victim is a perfect target, almost universally disliked for her well-discussed and dissected shady past behavior. Not a soul sheds a tear on her behalf, and the sheriff appeared to drag his feet on the investigation. Even with Aunt Sarah directly in his sights, he makes zero effort to drag her in for questioning. However, Abbey, believing she needs to solve the crime herself to save Aunt Sarah, puts off talking to her aunt for far too long. Still, I loved where the story goes with the resolution of the murder. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Other intriguing subplots were winners with me and will have me anxiously awaiting future books in the series. Abbey and Zack's relationship teeters between romantic and antagonistic. Props to Abbey for refusing the flowers; she was way more understanding of how Zack spoke to her than I would have been. Caitlin's personal saga will be one to watch, too, with her perceived future and past dreams so at odds, and a third party in the wings with his own unrequited hopes for a future with her. The baffling mystery at the toy shop also makes a great side story, especially given the suspect's lovely reputation and personality. Tidbits about Abbey's projects and business are sprinkled throughout for the craft-minded among us to enjoy. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;With multiple storylines and an engaging array of characters, I recommend HANGING BY A THREAD to cozy mystery readers, especially fans of the previous book and those who enjoy craft-themed stories or tales featuring small businesses. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving an Advanced Review Copy from the author through &lt;a href="https://guatemalapaula.blogspot.com/2023/10/virtual-book-tour-giveaway-hanging-by.html" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;i&gt;Great Escapes Virtual Book Tours.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561144153/hanging_by_a_thread_3.png?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:32:17 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/community/colleyville_reporter/library/35662172/key/352020181/Park_Place_Land_Rover_DFW_To_Host_Pet-Friendly_Meetup_With_Adoptable_Dogs_On_October_17</link><author>Mary Jane Coker</author><category>Lifestyle</category><title>Park Place Land Rover DFW To Host Pet-Friendly Meetup With Adoptable Dogs On October 17</title><description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Park Place Land Rover DFW will host a Land Rover Meetup on Saturday, October 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Land Rover owners and car enthusiasts alike are invited to show off their vehicles.  &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;The meetup will also welcome four-legged friends, with attendees encouraged to bring their dogs along for the event. Rowlett-based nonprofit Friends of Rescue Animals will be on-site with dogs available for adoption. A 2025 Park Place Season of Giving grant recipient, Friends of Rescue Animals is a 100% volunteer-operated nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of homeless pets in North Texas.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Food and beverage will also be available for purchase from Honey Lus Food Craft Coffee Truck, along with plenty of treats and photo opportunities for the furry friends in attendance.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Meetups bring together people from all over North Texas and we always look forward to seeing who turns out and what vehicles are brought for display, said Kara Connor, Community Engagement Manager at Park Place Dealerships. We hope to see lots of four-legged adventure partners tagging along and encourage attendees to take a moment to connect with our nonprofit partner, Friends of Rescue Animals.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Those interested in attending and displaying their vehicle at the Land Rover DFW Meetup can &lt;a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxmTxGE-IzNITYcAyLolDkvNyKWWG-nA4Eo5hGqcA-s2B39A/viewform"&gt;RSVP here.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;b&gt;About Park Place Dealerships&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Park Place Dealerships was founded in 1987 and employs more than 1,400 members. Park Place Dealership operates three collision centers, an auto auction, and nine full-service dealerships representing luxury brands including Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volvo, Land Rover, Acura, and Sprinter Vans. For more information, visit parkplace.com.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561141150/defender_meet_october_stokes_42.jpeg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561141194/defender_meet_october_stokes_12.jpeg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561141100/defender_meet_october_stokes_19.jpeg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561141122/defender_meet_october_stokes_25.jpeg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561141133/defender_meet_october_stokes_2.jpeg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561141172/defender_meet_october_stokes_23.jpeg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561141644/defender_meet_october_stokes_17.jpeg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:19:47 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/community/colleyville_reporter/library/35662172/key/352022144/Texas_AM_University_College_of_Dentistry_in_Dallas_shares_some_tips_about_daily_mouthwash</link><author>Stephanie Patrick</author><category>Lifestyle</category><title>Texas A&amp;M University College of Dentistry in Dallas shares some tips about daily mouthwash</title><description>&lt;div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;
&lt;p class="Paragraph SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span class="TextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;span class="TextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="Paragraph SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;&lt;span class="TextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;span class="TextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;M&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;outhwash&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;, also called&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt; mouthrinse&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;, &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;can be a &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;good boost &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;to &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;a&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt; daily &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;oral &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;healthcare &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;routine. While it never replaces daily brushing and flossing, rinsing &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;does reach &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;areas difficult for a toothbrush.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="EOP Selected SCXW237125477 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class="Paragraph SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;&lt;span class="TextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;But&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt; do you really need &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;mouthwash? &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;Maybe not, &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;said&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt; Dr. John Safar, clinical &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;faculty &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;in comprehensive dentistry &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;at &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a class="Hyperlink SCXW237125477 BCX8" href="https://dentistry.tamu.edu/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW237125477 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink"&gt;Texas A&amp;M University College of Dentistry&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span class="TextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"&gt; in Dallas.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="EOP Selected SCXW237125477 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class="Paragraph SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;&lt;span class="TextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="TextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;Those &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;with excellent oral health do&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;nt&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt; necessarily need a mouthwash if plaque is well controlled and they have no other &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;oral health issues, &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;he said&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;But &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;some &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;r&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;inses &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;can &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;help re-&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;mineralize enamel and pro&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;tect against cavities.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="TextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="EOP Selected SCXW237125477 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class="Paragraph SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;&lt;span class="TextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;If you are &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;unsure,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt; ask your dentist&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="EOP Selected SCXW237125477 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class="Paragraph SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;&lt;span class="TextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;To &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;fight&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt; against gingivitis and &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;reduce plaque, choose a therap&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;eutic &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;mouthwash with &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;ce&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;ty&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;l&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;pyridinium&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt; chloride &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="TextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;or essential &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;oils; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;a&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;ll &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;are &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="TextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;chemical &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;compounds &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;that kill &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;bacteria&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;Its&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt; found in many over-the-counter &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;products&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;, but dentists also &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;pres&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;cribe mouthwashes &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="TextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"&gt;with chlorhexidine &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="TextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;for bad breath &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;to target &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;the &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;volatile &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;sulfur compounds &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;and to guard against tooth &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;decay&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237125477 BCX8"&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="EOP Selected SCXW237125477 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561140632/mouthwash_2.jpeg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561140671/safar_john_compdent_2026.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561140542/mouthwash_woman.jpeg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:44:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/community/colleyville_reporter/library/35662172/key/352004863/Dallas_Hua_Yun_Chinese_Orchestra_at_Library-FREE</link><author>Tom Keener</author><category>Lifestyle</category><title>Dallas Hua Yun Chinese Orchestra at Library-FREE</title><description>&lt;p&gt;The ancient Chinese believed music could purify people's minds.  Test that theory one yourself while enjoying traditional Chinese music with the &lt;b&gt;Dallas Hua Yun Chinese Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 9, at the Allen Public Library, no tickets nor reservations.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The free concert will feature multiple soloists on traditional Chinese instruments that include plucked, mouth-blown, and bowed string. The soloists are Dan Wang with "Sheng", Yuxin Mei with "Pipa," and Daniel Chen with "Erhu", "Gaohu", and "Banhu.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dedicated to Sino-American cultural exchange, Dallas Hua Yun Chinese Orchestra is the most prominent Chinese music group in the DFW metroplex. Under the direction of James Wang, the band features a variety of traditional Chinese instruments. The concert will feature multiple soloists on traditional Chinese instruments that include plucked, mouth-blown, and bowed string. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The orchestra, which has held an annual concert at the University of Texas at Dallas since 2014, promotes Chinese traditional music education and inspires the pleasure of Chinese music with international audiences.  It serves the community through many local events such as the Plano AsiaFest, Crow Museums Chinese Spring Festival, and other venues. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Serving as conductor, Dan Wang was a national competition winner and renowned player of Sheng (a traditional Chinese polyphonic pipe wind musical instrument), she started a professional conductor career in Tianjin Opera and Dance Theatre.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dr. Yuxin Mei, the Pipa soloist, is the founder and director of Chinese Ensemble at University of North Texas and garnered a PhD in music from UNT.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Daniel Chen, the first chair of Huayun Chinese Orchestra, is a hugely talented performer for all two stringed instruments.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Sponsored by the Allen Public Library, the concert is free.  The library is located at 300 N. Allen Dr.  Call 214-509-4911.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561464394/dallaschinese7.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/community/colleyville_reporter/library/35662172/key/352022891/BOOK_REVIEW_NARCISSI_by_Babette_Fraser_Hale</link><author>KAREN SIDDALL</author><category>Lifestyle</category><title>BOOK REVIEW: NARCISSI by Babette Fraser Hale</title><description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Narcissi&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;by&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Babette Fraser Hale&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Compelling story, immersive storytelling!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Narcissi&lt;/i&gt; by Babette Fraser Hale is a novel about a charming Texas travel writer and blocked novelist who finds himself adrift after the 'cut and run' dissolution of his second marriage. Cole Burnett loves people and learning their stories, but he is especially drawn to women, and they're drawn to him. Told as a thread of connected stories beginning in 1980, they trace his wanderings across Texas in search of his next column and through life, connecting with friends, some of them women, who become his lovers. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Cole is a magnet for interesting people, which serves him well as a writer but also distracts him from his career needs and goals. He writes a popular travel column for a statewide magazine, connecting with folks from all walks of life and circumstances. When he finds himself 'cut loose' midlife, he has a wide net of acquaintances to turn to. Still, he is an unsettled wanderer trying to fill an emptiness inside that his steadfast dedication to his career and craft doesn't. Many of his encounters with friends, readers, and subjects of a current project are women who respond to Cole unlike anyone else they've ever met. For the most part, he is not the pursuer but the pursued, and he willingly drifts into relationships, casual in his mind but inspiring unsubstantiated hope in many of his partners. Each one leaves an indelible mark on their beings. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Author Babette Fraser Hale crafts a mesmerizing, immersive story about these lonely people seeking connection, and I couldn't look away from the choices they make. I was completely caught up in Cole's life and the lives of the women in it, thirsty for each new vignette when someone from his past was revisited. The title and the narcissus flowering at the homestead near his country place with Julia felt absolutely perfect. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I recommend NARCISSI to readers of contemporary fiction.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving an Advance Review Copy from the author through &lt;a href="https://karensiddall.wordpress.com/2026/10/08/book-campaign-narcissi-a-novel-by-babette-fraser-hale/" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Lone Star Literary Life Book Campaigns.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561148483/1788969476.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:04:18 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/community/colleyville_reporter/library/35662172/key/352023634/Game_On_Happy_Hour_at_Draft_Sports_Bar_Lounge</link><author>Culver Public Relations</author><category>Food &amp; Dining</category><title>Game On: Happy Hour at Draft Sports Bar &amp; Lounge</title><description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Football is back, the temperatures are (finally) cooling down, and happy hour just got a whole lot more fun. At &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.draftsportsbarandlounge.com/"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Draft Sports Bar &amp; Lounge&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt; inside &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/daldh-sheraton-dallas-hotel/overview/"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Sheraton Dallas&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;, fall nights are made for cold local brews, big games, and a little friendly competition. Grab a drink and find your spot in front of one of the many TV screens, challenge your friends to a video game showdown, or settle in with a group and let the good times roll. Whether youre cheering on your favorite team, catching up with coworkers, or simply looking for an excuse to get out of the house, Draft has plenty of ways to keep the evening going.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561475571/image5.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="427" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;span&gt;And when watching the game isnt enough, its time to grab the mic. Drafts &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/usa/texas/dallas/activities/private_karaoke_lounge_experience-XAQXSA?property=DALDH"&gt;&lt;span&gt;private Karaoke Room&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt; lets your group take the party off the sidelines and onto the stage, with no strangers required for your rendition of your favorite throwback.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561475532/image4.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;span&gt;From game-day drinks and local brews to video games and private karaoke, Draft brings together everything you need for a fun fall night with your crew!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561475942/image2.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="427" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Sheraton Dallas Hotel is located at 400 North Olive Street, Dallas, Texas 75201. For more information or to book a stay, visit &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.sheratondallas.com"&gt;&lt;span&gt;www.SheratonDallas.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;. To learn more about private events, contact the sales team at &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:DALDHOutletmanagers@marriott.com"&gt;&lt;span&gt;DALDHOutletmanagers@marriott.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt; or call 469-371-1486.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561114790/image1.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561114701/image3.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561114723/image4.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561114784/image5.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561114734/image2.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:00:09 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/community/colleyville_reporter/library/35662172/key/352026373/Plano_Doctors_Prep_for_World_Spine_Day_2026_Provide_Tips_for_Better_Back_Health</link><author>Krista Simmons</author><category>Lifestyle</category><title>Plano Doctors Prep for World Spine Day 2026, Provide Tips for Better Back Health</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Dallas Neurosurgical &amp; Spine doctors Jeremy Denning, MD, and Krishna Satyan, MD, are gearing up for World Spine Day, by providing tips for better back health. World Spine Day, which is observed annually on Oct. 16, aims to raise awareness of spine pain and related conditions.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Back pain is widely reported as the leading global cause of disability and one of the worlds most common medical conditions. Lower back pain alone affects more than 619 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;These are staggering statistics and something that we want to help change, says Dr. Denning. There are a lot of things that you can do at home to reduce pain and improve back health  small changes that can make a big difference.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dr. Denning and Dr. Satyan are both fellowship-trained and board-certified neurosurgeons in Plano. They agree that one of the most common causes of back pain is also one that can often be addressed at home without medical intervention: poor body mechanics. Body mechanics is the coordinated use of muscles, bones and the nervous system to maintain posture, balance and efficient movement. Improper body mechanics can lead to back pain, stress, stiffness and even chronic conditions such as degenerative arthritis.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Maintaining proper body mechanics is key to maintaining good back health, and body mechanics covers a wide variety of things, notes Dr. Satyan. For example: your sleep position. If you sleep on your stomach, you can cause your neck to twist, straining your neck and musculature. In addition, it can lead to increased strain on your lower back. Instead, try sleeping on your back or your side to keep your spine more aligned.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Another potential body mechanics issue is related to the prolonged use of cell phones, tablets or other handheld electronic devices. This issue affects people of all ages and is becoming more and more prevalent amongst younger generations, says Dr. Satyan.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;When we hunch over our electronic devices for extended periods, it puts a lot of pressure on the muscles and ligaments in our necks and backs, which can lead to discomfort, chronic pain and even permanent changes in posture, says Dr. Satyan. Sit or stand up straight and take regular breaks to stretch and move around.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Instead of using handheld electronic devices, whenever possible, Dr. Satyan recommends using a computer. To be most effective, he suggests one that sits on a flat surface with an eye-level screen.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you have the option, try using an eye-level computer screen, whenever possible. When youre looking straight at the screen instead of down, theres less pressure on your back and neck.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;When viewing a computer screen, Dr. Denning recommends changing positions every so often. This will also help improve back health.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If youre sitting at a computer for long periods of time, you need to be able to change positions every so often to help prevent back pain and stiffness, says Dr. Denning. Consider using a Swiss exercise ball, instead of a chair, or try a stand-up desk. If those arent an option for you, then just stand a little more, whenever you can. Once an hour, every hour-and-a-half or so, stand up, stretch and walk around for a minute or two. If you need an excuse for walking around, use that time to get a glass of water. This also helps you to stay hydrated, and proper hydration is one of the most important things you can do for your health.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dr. Denning explains that while staying hydrated helps with back health and overall health, different people need different amounts of water. When determining how much water to drink, a wide variety of variables need to be carefully considered, such as personal activity levels, weight, existing medical conditions and salt intake.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Staying hydrated helps keep the muscles, organs, joints and even the discs in your back healthier, says Dr. Denning. But different people need different amounts of water to be properly hydrated. You dont want too much or too little  you need just the right amount, and the right amount is different for everyone. If you arent sure how much you need, talk with your doctor or nutritionist.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Both doctors agree that dedicating regular time to stretching and exercise can also help ensure better back health.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Exercise strengthens bones and muscles and helps increase blood flow and oxygen throughout your body, including your back. Both core strengthening and cardiovascular exercise are important for maintaining good back health. Focus on the extensor muscles, which are the muscles that hold the body upright, notes Dr. Satyan. Start out small, so you dont overdo it, and consider asking a friend to join you. It can be more fun and help keep you motivated.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For people who arent sure where to start, Dr. Denning recommends neck rolls and shoulder rolls.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Theyre easy to do and can be done virtually anywhere, he says. You can also try side planks or face-down planks. I try to do these in my office in between patients, a few times a day. It doesnt have to take up a lot of your time or be overly involved. Just a little more movement here and there can go a long way toward improving your back health, both short- and long-term.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;About the doctors:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Both doctors are board certified by The American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Denning is a neurosurgeon with Dallas Neurosurgical &amp; Spine and chief of the neurosurgery department at Baylor Scott &amp; White Medical Center  Plano. Dr. Satyan is a neurosurgeon with Dallas Neurosurgical &amp; Spine and the director of skull base surgery at Baylor Scott &amp; White Medical Center  Plano.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561476342/denning_may_2025_wip_1.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/community/colleyville_reporter/library/35662172/key/352005960/TWU_concludes_historic_Dream_Big_campaign_with_six-day_festival</link><author>Kathy Beazley</author><category>Lifestyle</category><title>TWU concludes historic Dream Big campaign with six-day festival</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://twu.edu/"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Texas Womans University (TWU)&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/a&gt;will celebrate the successful conclusion of &lt;b&gt;Dream Big&lt;/b&gt;, its historic first-ever comprehensive fundraising campaign, with a &lt;b&gt;week of public festivities in Denton, Dallas and Houston&lt;/b&gt;. Launched in celebration of TWUs 125th anniversary, by years end the campaign will significantly surpass its original goal of $125 million&lt;b&gt;, raising $191 million to date&lt;/b&gt; to expand student opportunity, fuel academic and research innovation, and support the universitys continued growth.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Festival highlights include TWU history exhibits, two original stage productions, interactive mural and video projects, a history-flavored cooking demonstration, a Paup Lecture on womens sports and a special gymnastics exhibition, among a host of other activities.  The festival will also include a groundbreaking celebration for the upcoming&lt;b&gt; athletic complex named in honor of TWU alumna Dr. Dawn S. Chaney&lt;/b&gt;, as well as the unveiling of a &lt;b&gt;new campus art installation &lt;/b&gt;inspired by the supporters of the Dream Big campaign. Most events are free.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;b&gt;&lt;u&gt;WHEN/WHERE&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;OCT. 19-24, 2026&lt;br /&gt; Texas Womans University &lt;/b&gt;(Denton, Dallas and Houston)&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Full schedule: &lt;a href="https://events.twu.edu/event/dream-big-festival?utm_source=chatgpt.com"&gt;https://events.twu.edu/event/dream-big-festival&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;br /&gt; FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;i&gt;Make your mark on TWU&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;i&gt;:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;OCT. 19: Community Mural &lt;/b&gt;(Student Union at Hubbard Hall - South Stairwell, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) &lt;br /&gt; Help paint a community mural designed by TWU students. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;b&gt;OCT. 22-23&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;b&gt;125th Celebration Photo Wall &lt;/b&gt;(Student Union at Hubbard Hall,  6-8 pm on Oct. 22;  4-6 p.m. on Oct. 23)&lt;br /&gt; Add a printed photo of a favorite TWU memory to an interactive logo wall and participate in a special anniversary video montage.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;br /&gt; TWU history up close (and tasty)&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;i&gt;:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;OCT. 19-24&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;b&gt;125 Years of Pioneering New Trails&lt;/b&gt; (Exhibit at the Blagg-Huey Library - 1st-2nd floors)&lt;br /&gt; Explore the universitys fascinating history through an intriguing collection of photographs, letters, and other treasures.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;OCT. 19-24&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;b&gt;125 Years of Academic Evolution &lt;/b&gt;(Exhibit at the Blagg-Huey Library - Den)&lt;br /&gt; Trace TWUs academic journey from the original four courses to todays five colleges.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;OCT. 20: Special Collections and University Archives Open House&lt;/b&gt; (Blagg-Huey Library - 2nd floor, 1-4 p.m.)&lt;br /&gt; Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at rare books, WASP artifacts, and university history.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;b&gt;OCT. 22: A Taste of TWU History &lt;/b&gt;(Neva Hudiburgh Cochran Wellness Kitchen, 10:30-noon)&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/b&gt;Join TWU Libraries and the Department of Nutrition &amp; Food Sciences for a culinary demonstration inspired by the universitys renowned cookbook collection.&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;i&gt;&lt;u&gt;Big ideas and bold conversations&lt;/u&gt;:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;OCT. 19-24&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;b&gt;Research Symposiums | Graduate Open Houses |TEDxTWU Salon  &lt;/b&gt;(See website for event details)&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; OCT. 20: The Next Play: Leadership in Womens Sports &lt;/b&gt;(Student Union at Hubbard Hall - Southwest Ballroom, &lt;br /&gt; 7 p.m.)&lt;br /&gt; This special installment of TWUs acclaimed Paup Lecture Series explores leadership and the business of womens sports. Dallas Sports Commission executive &lt;b&gt;Monica Paul&lt;/b&gt; will headline the conversation, joined by two-time FIFA Womens World Cup champion &lt;b&gt;Brandi Chastain&lt;/b&gt; and Dallas Trinity FC president and founder &lt;b&gt;Charlie Neil&lt;/b&gt;. &lt;a href="https://events.twu.edu/event/nancy-p-and-thaddeus-e-paup-lecture-series-the-next-play-leadership-in-womens-sports"&gt;Tickets required.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;i&gt;&lt;u&gt;Dream Big becomes public art&lt;/u&gt;:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;OCT. 17: Dreams Sculpture Opening&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/b&gt;Three new large-scale sculptures commemorating the impact of the Dream Big campaign, created by noted artist Bianca Beck, will make their debut as a permanent campus art installation near the amphitheater along North Bell Avenue. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;i&gt;&lt;u&gt;A new era for Pioneer athletics&lt;/u&gt;:&lt;/i&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;OCT. 23:&lt;/b&gt; &lt;b&gt;Dr. Dawn S. Chaney Athletics Complex Groundbreaking&lt;/b&gt; (Pioneer Soccer Park- Entrance, 11 a.m.) &lt;br /&gt; TWU will celebrate the upcoming construction of a new athletics complex named in recognition of a transformational $10 million gift from three-time TWU alumna and philanthropist Dr. Dawn S. Chaney. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;u&gt;Pioneer athletics in action&lt;/u&gt;: &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;OCT. 23&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;b&gt;Special Gymnastics Practice Viewing Party&lt;/b&gt; (Dance-Gymnastics Lab Building - 3rd Floor, 2 p.m.)&lt;br /&gt; Experience an action-packed, up-close look at TWUs 14-time national champion gymnastics program. &lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;OCT. 23&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;b&gt;Artistic Swim Exhibition&lt;/b&gt; (Pioneer Hall Pool, 3 p.m.)&lt;br /&gt; TWUs top-ranked artistic swimming team will present a thrilling swim exhibition. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;b&gt;OCT. 21&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;b&gt;Goals, Beats, Eats&lt;/b&gt; (Pioneer Soccer Park, 5-6 p.m.)&lt;br /&gt; Enjoy limited edition giveaways, music, free food trucks and games, plus cheer the Pioneers as they take on Lubbock Christian. Stick around for a post-game contest with a $2,500 scholarship prize!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;OCT. 23-24&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;b&gt;Pioneer Volleyball&lt;/b&gt; (Kitty Magee Arena - 6 p.m. on Oct. 23;  2 p.m. on Oct. 24)&lt;br /&gt; Cheer the Pioneers as they face Lubbock Christian and Midwestern State, at matches featuring special fan experiences. Volleyball Tailgate at 5 p.m. on Oct. 23 at Pioneer Hall. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;u&gt;Pioneers on stage&lt;/u&gt;: &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;OCT. 21-25&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;The Night Witches&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;i&gt; &lt;/i&gt;(Redbud Theatre - evening and matinee performances)&lt;br /&gt; This TWU-original work is inspired by the legendary all-female Soviet bomber pilots of World War II. &lt;a href="https://twu.edu/theatre/purchase-tickets/"&gt;Tickets&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;b&gt;OCT. 22-24&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;The Suffragist&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;i&gt; &lt;/i&gt;(Margo Jones Performance Hall -evening and matinee performances)&lt;br /&gt; A new musical about Alice Paul explores the fight for womens voting rights. &lt;a href="https://twu.edu/music/concerts-and-performances/"&gt;Tickets&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;u&gt;125 years of art and artists&lt;/u&gt;:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;OCT. 23: Alumni Art Show and Reception &lt;/b&gt;(Fine Arts Annex - East and West Galleries, 5-7 p.m.)&lt;br /&gt; Celebrate TWUs visual arts legacy at a reception featuring two anniversary exhibitions: the &lt;b&gt;Distinguished Alumni Invitational Exhibition&lt;/b&gt; (Sept. 28-Oct. 24), showcasing work by more than a dozen accomplished alumni artists, and the &lt;b&gt;TWU Visual Arts Juried Alumni Exhibition&lt;/b&gt; (Sept. 28-Oct. 24), featuring emerging, mid-career and established alumni working across a range of media. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;u&gt;Honoring local history&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;i&gt;:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;OCT. 20&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;b&gt;Quakertown Memorial Ribbon Cutting &lt;/b&gt;(near the East Campus Pavilion, 10 a.m.-10:30 a.m.)&lt;br /&gt; TWU will dedicate a new memorial honoring Quakertown, the historic Black neighborhood displaced in the 1920s, with historical storytelling and the unveiling of a commemorative exhibit.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;u&gt;Houston and Dallas celebrations:&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;OCT. 19: Past &amp; Present Unite: Celebrating 125!&lt;/b&gt; (TWU Dallas  noon-1 p.m.)&lt;br /&gt; Celebrate 125 years of TWU with food, fun, photo opportunities and Pioneer pride.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;OCT. 20: Rise &amp; Dream Breakfast: Celebrating 125 Years of TWU&lt;/b&gt; (TWU Houston  8-11 a.m.)&lt;br /&gt; Start the day with breakfast and a celebration of TWUs past, present and future.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For the complete festival lineup, visit: &lt;a href="https://events.twu.edu/event/dream-big-festival?utm_source=chatgpt.com"&gt;https://events.twu.edu/event/dream-big-festival&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;u&gt;ABOUT TWU: &lt;br /&gt; &lt;/u&gt;&lt;/b&gt;Texas Womans University is the nations largest woman-focused university system with campuses in Denton, Dallas, and Houston. Founded in 1901, TWU has built a reputation on contributions in nursing, healthcare, education, the arts and sciences, and business. TWUs inclusive culture prioritizes experiential learning, leadership, service, discovery, and health and well-being, and national media have recognized the university as a top college for student-parents, veterans, and social mobility. In 2024, TWU eclipsed a $125 million goal in its ongoing fundraising effort, DREAM BIG, which supports programming, equipment, scholarships, and faculty. To learn more about the campaign or the university, visit dreambig.twu.edu or twu.edu, or connect with TWU on Facebook &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/TexasWomansUniversity"&gt;@TexasWomansUniversity&lt;/a&gt;, Instagram &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/txwomans/"&gt;@txwomans&lt;/a&gt;, Twitter &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/txwomans"&gt;@txwomans&lt;/a&gt;, and LinkedIn &lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/school/texaswomansuniversity/posts/?feedView=all"&gt;@texaswomansuniversity&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561469333/mascot_and_faculty_640x480.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:03:58 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/community/colleyville_reporter/library/35662172/key/352006893/October_is_Breast_Cancer_Awareness_Month</link><author>Culver Public Relations</author><category>Lifestyle</category><title>October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month</title><description>&lt;p class="m_-6188587862879034627MsoPlainText"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;img id="m_-6188587862879034627Picture_x0020_2" class="CToWUd" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&amp;ik=4312416a24&amp;attid=0.0.1&amp;permmsgid=msg-f:1877957273273293142&amp;th=1a0fd830b0d0d956&amp;view=fimg&amp;fur=ip&amp;permmsgid=msg-f:1877957273273293142&amp;sz=s0-l75-ft&amp;attbid=ANGjdJ8h4JTQCjw-IhXQajk5obCrtTvH09W38d_OfyLtzrw1BWVmKPDjv8svP4AtpNkBbKxksusKZarwirxJj0MTjIX25IjchBFXNYTN7KfpUdnmP4TDBB9PCyIlgKc&amp;disp=emb&amp;zw" alt="" width="376" height="76" data-image-whitelisted="" data-bit="iit" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="m_-6188587862879034627MsoPlainText"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt; &lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="m_-6188587862879034627MsoPlainText"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span&gt;October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="m_-6188587862879034627MsoPlainText"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-specific death among Texas women&lt;b&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="m_-6188587862879034627MsoPlainText"&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;span&gt;By Dr. Monica Juarez-Gonzalez, WellMed at Oak Cliff&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="m_-6188587862879034627MsoPlainText"&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="m_-6188587862879034627MsoPlainText"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer and second leading cause of cancer death among Texas women and the leading cause of cancer-specific death among Texas women. It accounts for 31 percent of all new female cancer cases each year. An estimated 24,258 Texas women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2026 and an estimate 3,840 are expected to die from breast cancer this year. &lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="m_-6188587862879034627MsoPlainText"&gt;While it primarily affects women, about one percent of cases occur in men. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it's important to understand your risk, recognize potential symptoms and stay current with recommended screenings.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="m_-6188587862879034627MsoPlainText"&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="m_-6188587862879034627MsoPlainText"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Mammograms, x-rays of the breast, are especially important because they may detect breast cancer when there are no apparent symptoms. When symptoms of breast cancer develop, they may include:&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="m_-6188587862879034627MsoPlainText"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span&gt;         &lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li class="m_-6188587862879034627MsoPlainText"&gt;&lt;span&gt;New lump in breast or underarm (armpit)&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class="m_-6188587862879034627MsoPlainText"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Changes in size or shape of breast&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class="m_-6188587862879034627MsoPlainText"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Thickening or swelling in parts of the breast&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class="m_-6188587862879034627MsoPlainText"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Pulling in of the nipple or pain in the nipple area&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class="m_-6188587862879034627MsoPlainText"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Pain in any area of the breast&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class="m_-6188587862879034627MsoPlainText"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Nipple discharge other than breast milk, including blood&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class="m_-6188587862879034627MsoPlainText"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Irritation or dimpling of breast skin&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class="m_-6188587862879034627MsoPlainText"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Redness or flakiness in nipple area or breast&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p class="m_-6188587862879034627MsoPlainText"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt; &lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="m_-6188587862879034627MsoPlainText"&gt;&lt;span&gt;For women at average risk, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends a mammogram every two years beginning at age 40 through age 74. Those with a family history or other risk factors may need earlier or more frequent screening.&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="m_-6188587862879034627MsoPlainText"&gt;Although breast cancer screening cannot prevent breast cancer, it can help find breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat.  It is a good idea to talk with a doctor about potential benefits and risk factors that come with various types of screenings such as mammograms.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class="m_-6188587862879034627MsoPlainText"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791386069342000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2399wg4Hkib99hDQNEeGWj"&gt;Find a Health Center&lt;/a&gt; is a helpful tool for finding local mammography centers. Check to see that the imaging facility you choose is certified and accepts your insurance. Many organizations offer free mammograms and breast screenings.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="m_-6188587862879034627MsoPlainText"&gt;&lt;span&gt;The health and medical professionals at WellMed advise talking with your doctor to discuss health history, recommended preventive screenings and any symptoms you may be experiencing. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a timely reminder that staying informed and prioritizing routine screenings can play an important role in protecting your health.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class="m_-6188587862879034627MsoPlainText"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;span&gt;Monica Juarez-Gonzalez, DO&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;span&gt;, practices family medicine with WellMed at Oak Cliff. She is board-certified by ABFM and uses a holistic care approach. Her grandfather inspired her to pursue a career in medicine. Watching him positively impact the lives of others as a "Curandero" encouraged her to follow in his footsteps. Dr. Juarez-Gonzalez believes in getting to know her patients' social, emotional and spiritual lives and physical conditions to fully understand their health state. She is drawn to family medicine because she can provide quality continuity of care across the life spectrum.  She strongly believes in treating everyone with kindness, respect and dignity. She also believes in extending care to the less fortunate through yearly mission trips&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span&gt;.&lt;i&gt; Following medical school at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Dr. Juarez-Gonzalez completed her residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center.&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="m_-6188587862879034627MsoPlainText"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt; &lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="m_-6188587862879034627MsoPlainText"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span&gt;Resources:&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li class="m_-6188587862879034627MsoPlainText"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.cdc.gov/breast-cancer/statistics/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/statistics/index.htm" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.cdc.gov/breast-cancer/statistics/?CDC_AAref_Val%3Dhttps://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/statistics/index.htm&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791386069342000&amp;usg=AOvVaw26YwB1hpa76M18stwmSvoN"&gt;Breast Cancer Statistics | Breast Cancer | CDC&lt;/a&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class="m_-6188587862879034627MsoPlainText"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.cdc.gov/united-states-cancer-statistics/publications/breast-cancer-stat-bite.html" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.cdc.gov/united-states-cancer-statistics/publications/breast-cancer-stat-bite.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791386069342000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0s2TZIVJQUdQf68pSbjaGU"&gt;U.S. Cancer Statistics Breast Cancer Stat Bite | U.S. Cancer Statistics | CDC&lt;/a&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class="m_-6188587862879034627MsoPlainText"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dshs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/tcr/Statistics/cancer-in-texas-2025-report.pdf" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.dshs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/tcr/Statistics/cancer-in-texas-2025-report.pdf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791386069342000&amp;usg=AOvVaw30_oKN9XCKKV-MKx4eD1uX"&gt;https://www.dshs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/tcr/Statistics/cancer-in-texas-2025-report.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class="m_-6188587862879034627MsoPlainText"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.cdc.gov/breast-cancer/about/men.html?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/men/index.htm" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.cdc.gov/breast-cancer/about/men.html?CDC_AAref_Val%3Dhttps://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/men/index.htm&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791386069342000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Nw7SYGIgbn2__HSL8VrT7"&gt;About Breast Cancer in Men | Breast Cancer | CDC&lt;/a&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class="m_-6188587862879034627MsoPlainText"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.cdc.gov/breast-cancer/screening/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/basic_info/screening.htm" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.cdc.gov/breast-cancer/screening/?CDC_AAref_Val%3Dhttps://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/basic_info/screening.htm&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791386069342000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2__6brxPLmcVaWtZaFFlGK"&gt;Screening for Breast Cancer | Breast Cancer | CDC&lt;/a&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class="m_-6188587862879034627MsoPlainText"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.cdc.gov/breast-cancer/symptoms/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/basic_info/symptoms.htm" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.cdc.gov/breast-cancer/symptoms/?CDC_AAref_Val%3Dhttps://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/basic_info/symptoms.htm&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791386069342000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0j4k6FrjR4QdGFzSrAybPB"&gt;Symptoms of Breast Cancer | Breast Cancer | CDC&lt;/a&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class="m_-6188587862879034627MsoPlainText"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/breast-cancer-screening#bcei-recommendation-title-area" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/breast-cancer-screening%23bcei-recommendation-title-area&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791386069342000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3wm1CPzyCjtaDG0HZNknja"&gt;Recommendation: Breast Cancer: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce&lt;/a&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p class="m_-6188587862879034627MsoPlainText"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561465053/logo_wellmed_dfw_sa_august_2022_2.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561465092/photo_monica_juarez-gonzalez_md_-_wellmed_at_oak_cliff_2026_1.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:19:44 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/community/colleyville_reporter/library/35662172/key/352001961/BOOK_REVIEW_ROCKET_GIRL_KICK_JOHNSON_MYSTERY_1_by_Diane_Vallere</link><author>KAREN SIDDALL</author><category>Lifestyle</category><title>BOOK REVIEW: ROCKET GIRL (KICK JOHNSON MYSTERY, #1) by Diane Vallere</title><description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Rocket Girl&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Kick Johnson Mystery, #1&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;by&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Diane Vallere&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A riveting space race mystery in a nostalgic Dallas setting.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Rocket Girl&lt;/em&gt; is the first book in Diane Vallere's delightfully nostalgic &lt;em&gt;Kick Johnson Mystery&lt;/em&gt; series, set in an exciting, booming 1960s Dallas, Texas, during the first year of the Kennedy administration. Kathleen "Kick" Johnson, a recent widow, soon discovers her new life as a single woman is an unfair, uphill battle without a male head of the household. Banking, credit, and major appliance purchases were suddenly beyond her reach, and ready funds were soon to run out. While Trudy, her older sister, urged her to return to her old job at the airplane parts firm and find another husband there, Kick longed for independence and equity as she charted her own course for the future. Thinking she may have finally found her niche as a math aide at the top-secret Center for Rocket Science Research, Kick's dream career is almost over before it has even begun when she stumbles across the body of one of the research engineers. Things get even dicier when Kick discovers the murdered man may have had a connection to her late husband, who died in a tragic workplace accident at the airplane parts firm. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Kick is an engaging, sympathetic main character, thrust into the unpleasant realities of women's financial plight in the 60s. Equality for women has come a long way when comparatively viewed, yet there are still ridiculous constraints and prejudices at play today. Kick flourished under her older sister's care and sacrifices, and while she is aware of this on a superficial level, it takes deep consideration to understand what this meant for Trudy. Her older sister had, in effect, given up her teenage and young adult years to provide a secure home for her when their widowed mother had passed away at an early age. The sisters' relationship is evolving, and the changes are painful for both young women. Still, they keep returning to each other to work through their feelings and shape their shared vision for the future. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Growing up, Kick's interests and strengths lay in science and math, uncommon for girls of the era, so they were ignored or discouraged rather than nurtured. It was satisfying to watch this character blossom as she found a comfort zone with the people and in the tasks supporting the NASA missions. It may be surprising to some to note the racial integration among the female staff then, though the directors and managers were solidly all white males. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The plot gets edgy right away with Kick experiencing the financial discrimination against women and the quick discovery of a murder victim at her new workplace. With the divisive political climate and the rocket center's absolute need for secrecy in their work, rumors of stolen plans and traitors add another layer of mystery and danger. Kick doesn't know who she can trust as she investigates a secret connection between the dead man and her late husband, whom she's coming to realize kept his own secrets. As she gets closer to the truth, she also gets closer to a new relationship with a handsome, friendly engineer also working at the rocket center. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The 1961 Dallas setting is fresh and still nostalgic, with the author imbuing the city with the excitement and explosive growth of an up-and-coming urban center. Mentions of real locations and historic figures were fun, though some were sobering, as they couldn't help but foreshadow the tragic history to come two years later. The author creates a solid framework of clues that sharp-eyed armchair detectives will enjoy putting together, and the final resolution proves highly satisfying. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I recommend ROCKET GIRL to readers of historical mysteries. &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;For this and other book reviews, visit by blog, &lt;a href="https://karensiddall.wordpress.com/2026/10/05/book-review-rocket-girl-kick-johnson-mystery-1-by-diane-vallere/" target="_blank"&gt;Boys' Mom Reads!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561461790/rocket_girl.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:45:27 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/community/colleyville_reporter/library/35662172/key/352001354/Breakthrough_T1D_Announces_New_Territory_Executive_Director</link><author>Juliette DC</author><category>Lifestyle</category><title>Breakthrough T1D Announces New Territory Executive Director</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Breakthrough T1D North Texas Area has announced Lindsay Pittard as its new territory executive director for the Dallas, Fort Worth and Oklahoma Chapters of Breakthrough T1D. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;With more than 20 years of nonprofit and community leadership experience, Pittard brings a strong track record of strategic leadership, territory management, fundraising, corporate partnerships and community engagement. Her career has centered on bringing people, organizations and resources together to advance mission-driven work and create meaningful community impact.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Most recently, Pittard served as Vice President of Operations &amp; Strategy for the Womens Business Council  Southwest (WBCS), providing executive oversight across certifications, business development, community partnerships, events, programs and communications. She supervised key organizational initiatives including relationship cultivation of more than 80 corporations, 1,400 women-owned businesses and numerous community organizations, delivering more than 50 events annually.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Her career includes leadership experience with ALSAC/St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital and the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, where she developed extensive expertise in peer-to-peer fundraising, corporate engagement, community relations and nonprofit leadership. During her time with ALSAC, Pittard played a key role with the Minden St. Jude Auction, supporting the town of Minden, Louisiana, through a significant milestone as the auction raised more than $1 million for the first time under her leadership. The memorable achievement reflected the power of strong community relationships, dedicated volunteers and a shared commitment to the St. Jude mission.  &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Pittards career has been defined by a passion for bringing people together around a shared purpose. She said, Im incredibly honored to join Breakthrough T1D and to have the opportunity to continue serving the North Texas and Oklahoma communities. Throughout my career, Ive seen the extraordinary impact that happens when passionate people, businesses and communities come together around a shared mission.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;A proud Louisiana State University graduate, Pittard has called the Dallas-Fort Worth area home for many years. She lives with her husband, Andrew, a native of DFW, their two children, Jackson and Charlotte, and their two-year-old dog, Winston.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;She joins Breakthrough T1D at its busiest time of year with events set for the next couple of months. The community is invited to join Breakthrough T1D at any of these events to support the organizations fundraising efforts.  &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Oct. 10  &lt;a href="https://www2.breakthrought1d.org/site/TR/Walk/NorthernTexasandOklahomaTerritory?pg=entry&amp;fr_id=10896"&gt;Lubbock Walk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Nov. 7  &lt;a href="https://www2.breakthrought1d.org/site/TR/Walk/NorthernTexasandOklahomaTerritory?pg=entry&amp;fr_id=10727"&gt;Dallas Walk&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://www2.breakthrought1d.org/site/TR/Walk/NorthernTexasandOklahomaTerritory?pg=entry&amp;fr_id=10762"&gt;Oklahoma City Walk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Nov. 8  &lt;a href="https://www2.breakthrought1d.org/site/TR/Walk/NorthernTexasandOklahomaTerritory?pg=entry&amp;fr_id=10763"&gt;Tulsa Walk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Nov. 14  &lt;a href="https://www2.breakthrought1d.org/site/TR/Walk/NorthernTexasandOklahomaTerritory?pg=entry&amp;fr_id=10731"&gt;Fort Worth Walk&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://www2.breakthrought1d.org/site/TR/Walk/NorthernTexasandOklahomaTerritory?pg=entry&amp;fr_id=10714"&gt;Durant, OK Walk &lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Nov. 19  &lt;a href="https://www.breakthrought1d.org/dallasfortworth/events/breakthrough-t1d-dallas-luncheon-2026/"&gt;Dallas Luncheon&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dec. 1  &lt;a href="https://www.breakthrought1d.org/dallasfortworth/events/breakthrough-t1d-dallas-mahjong-2027/"&gt;Dallas Mahjong&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;About Breakthrough T1D: &lt;/b&gt;Founded in 1970 as the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation (JDF) and renamed the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) in 2001, the organization rebranded in 2024 as Breakthrough T1D to reflect a bold commitment to improving the lives of both children &lt;i&gt;and adults&lt;/i&gt; living with type 1 diabetes. As the leading global organization driving T1D research, advocacy, and community engagement, Breakthrough T1D accelerates progress toward cures and better treatments while making everyday life easier for everyone affected. The North Texas and Oklahoma Chapter, based in Dallas, hosts major fundraising events across the region, including the annual luncheon in Dallas, galas in Dallas, Fort Worth, Tulsa and Oklahoma City as well as community walks in The Colony, Fort Worth, Lubbock, Durant, Tulsa, and Oklahoma City. Visit &lt;a href="https://www.breakthrought1d.org/dallasfortworth/"&gt;https://www.breakthrought1d.org/dallasfortworth/&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://www.breakthrought1d.org/oklahoma/"&gt;https://www.breakthrought1d.org/oklahoma/&lt;/a&gt;, email &lt;a href="mailto:northtexasoklahoma@BreakthroughT1D.org"&gt;northtexasoklahoma@BreakthroughT1D.org&lt;/a&gt;, or call 214-373-9808.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561466060/lindsay_pittard.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:19:09 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/community/colleyville_reporter/library/35662172/key/352026160/Park_Place_Dealerships_Opens_Applications_for_Season_of_Giving</link><author>Carolyn Alvey</author><category>Lifestyle</category><title>Park Place Dealerships Opens Applications for Season of Giving</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Park Place Dealerships has launched the 6th Annual Season of Giving, offering up to a total of $100,000 in grants to nonprofits across Dallas-Fort Worth. Eligible organizations are invited to apply at &lt;a href="http://parkplacecares.com/"&gt;parkplacecares.com&lt;/a&gt; through October 23. Grant recipients will be announced the week of November 16. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;To be considered, nonprofit organizations must meet the following criteria:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Support one of Park Place Cares four pillars of giving: Education, Medical Research, Childrens Advocacy, or the Arts&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Serve at least one of the following counties: Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton, Ellis, Grayson, Parker, Rockwall, Kaufman, Hunt, Hood, Wise and Johnson&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Havent already received donations or in-kind support from Park Place in 2026&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Submit application no later than October 23, 2026 &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Season of Giving gives us an opportunity to learn about nonprofits doing meaningful work throughout North Texas and support them through grants, said Kara Connor, Community Engagement Manager at Park Place Dealerships. Over the past five years, weve seen how that support can help organizations serve their communities. Weve also built relationships that continue well beyond the grant itself, and we look forward to meeting this years applicants.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Since 2020, Park Place has donated half a million dollars to 103 nonprofits supporting causes that align with Park Place Cares pillars.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Among the 19 organizations selected in 2025 was Fort Worths Adriana's Angels, which provides emotional support to children and families facing a childhood cancer diagnosis. The nonprofit used the Season of Giving grant to create Surprise! Packs for children in the hospital. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Frisco Fastpacs also received a grant to further the organization's mission of providing weekend meal packs to at-risk children who rely on supplemental food assistance. Frisco ISD was able to provide 250 weekend meal packs, and 1,875 meals to at-risk children within the school district.  &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Families to Freedom received funding to help provide safe transportation for individuals who are escaping domestic violence. Park Place continued this partnership in 2026 by holding a Car Seat Drive across all 11 dealerships, collecting new and gently used car seats for Families to Freedom to use. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Evergreen Life Services, which serves and advocates for adults with intellectual disabilities, also received grant funding. Park Place strengthened this partnership during National Volunteer Week in April, when Members went beyond financial support and participated in a hands-on backyard makeover. &lt;a href="https://www.parkplace.com/season-of-giving-recipients.htm#recipient"&gt;See the full 2025 list here.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Park Place Dealerships was founded in 1987 and employs more than 1,400 members. Park Place Dealership operates three collision centers, an auto auction, and nine full-service dealerships representing luxury brands including Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volvo, Land Rover, Acura, and Sprinter Vans. For more information, visit parkplace.com.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561474761/2026_sog.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:59:52 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/community/colleyville_reporter/library/35662172/key/352009470/Coppell_High_School_Engineering_Opens_New_Space_to_Students_and_Community</link><author>Patricia Chi</author><title>Coppell High School Engineering Opens New Space to Students and Community</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Coppell High Schools Engineering Booster Club welcomed students, parents and community members on Sept. 26 for an afternoon gathering in the schools newly opened engineering space.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For many parents, it was their first opportunity to see the new facility and learn more about what Coppells engineering students are doing throughout the year.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The reaction from families was especially exciting. Many parents said they had not realized Coppell High School had such an impressive space dedicated to engineering. Several commented on the quality of the classrooms and equipment, with some even comparing the facility to what they might expect to see at a private school.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The new space gives Coppells engineering students more room to design, build, collaborate and prepare for competitions. With students participating in programs such as &lt;strong&gt;Technology Student Association (TSA) and Robotics&lt;/strong&gt;, having adequate space is an important part of giving them opportunities to put what they learn in the classroom into practice.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Engineering Booster Club appreciates Coppell ISDs investment in providing a space where these programs can continue to grow.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bringing Parents, Teachers and Students Together&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Sept. 26 event was also an opportunity for families to meet the teachers and learn more about the engineering program.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Mr. Garner, Mr. Brown and Mr. Price spent the afternoon visiting with parents and giving tours of the new space. Families were able to see where students work on projects, prepare for competitions and turn their ideas into something they can actually build and test.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Students were an important part of the afternoon as well. TSA student leaders shared their own experiences with parents and younger students, including freshmen who are just beginning to discover the opportunities available through Coppell Engineering.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Having students talk about their experiences gave families a chance to hear directly from those who participate in the program and learn more about what TSA, Robotics and other engineering activities can offer.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Most importantly, the afternoon brought together students, teachers, parents and community members who share an interest in supporting Coppells engineering programs.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Supporting Coppell Engineering&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Engineering Booster Club works alongside teachers and families to support Coppell High Schools Engineering, TSA and Robotics programs.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This year, the Booster Club hopes to raise &lt;strong&gt;$6,000$8,000&lt;/strong&gt; to help provide additional resources and opportunities for students. Support from parents, local businesses, sponsors and the Coppell community play an important role in helping the club reach that goal.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Booster Club is grateful to everyone who attended the event and to the parents, volunteers and sponsors who continue to support Coppell Engineering.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We are excited to see the new engineering space filled with students and look forward to seeing what they will &lt;strong&gt;design, build and accomplish this year.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Get Involved&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Interested in supporting the Coppell High School Engineering Booster Club through &lt;strong&gt;sponsorship, volunteering or other opportunities&lt;/strong&gt;?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Visit: &lt;a href="https://www.chsengineeringboosters.com/join-ebc.html"&gt;https://www.chsengineeringboosters.com/join-ebc.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For additional information, please contact:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Patricia Chi&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Coppell High School Engineering Booster Club&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:chi.patricia@gmail.com"&gt;chi.patricia@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;(469) 831-3709&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561462303/20260926_122636_1.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561462320/20260926_115814_1.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561462381/20260926_114728.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561462370/20260926_114714.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561462741/20260926_121249.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561462713/20260926_114759_1.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561462763/20260926_115717.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561462752/20260926_114638.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561462791/20260926_114611.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561462702/20260926_114619.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561462724/20260926_114626.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561462780/20260926_114645.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561462730/20260926_114702.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561468444/20260926_114723.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:10:57 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/community/colleyville_reporter/library/35662172/key/352009874/Coppell_High_School_Engineering_Opens_New_Space_to_Students_and_Community</link><author>Patricia Chi</author><title>Coppell High School Engineering Opens New Space to Students and Community</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Coppell High Schools Engineering Booster Club welcomed students, parents and community members on Sept. 26 for an afternoon gathering in the schools newly opened engineering space.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For many parents, it was their first opportunity to see the new facility and learn more about what Coppells engineering students are doing throughout the year.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The reaction from families was especially exciting. Many parents said they had not realized Coppell High School had such an impressive space dedicated to engineering. Several commented on the quality of the classrooms and equipment, with some even comparing the facility to what they might expect to see at a private school.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The new space gives Coppells engineering students more room to design, build, collaborate and prepare for competitions. With students participating in programs such as &lt;strong&gt;Technology Student Association (TSA) and Robotics&lt;/strong&gt;, having adequate space is an important part of giving them opportunities to put what they learn in the classroom into practice.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Engineering Booster Club appreciates Coppell ISDs investment in providing a space where these programs can continue to grow.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bringing Parents, Teachers and Students Together&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Sept. 26 event was also an opportunity for families to meet the teachers and learn more about the engineering program.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Mr. Garner, Mr. Brown and Mr. Price spent the afternoon visiting with parents and giving tours of the new space. Families were able to see where students work on projects, prepare for competitions and turn their ideas into something they can actually build and test.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Students were an important part of the afternoon as well. TSA student leaders shared their own experiences with parents and younger students, including freshmen who are just beginning to discover the opportunities available through Coppell Engineering.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Having students talk about their experiences gave families a chance to hear directly from those who participate in the program and learn more about what TSA, Robotics and other engineering activities can offer.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Most importantly, the afternoon brought together students, teachers, parents and community members who share an interest in supporting Coppells engineering programs.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Supporting Coppell Engineering&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Engineering Booster Club works alongside teachers and families to support Coppell High Schools Engineering, TSA and Robotics programs.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This year, the Booster Club hopes to raise &lt;strong&gt;$6,000$8,000&lt;/strong&gt; to help provide additional resources and opportunities for students. Support from parents, local businesses, sponsors and the Coppell community play an important role in helping the club reach that goal.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Booster Club is grateful to everyone who attended the event and to the parents, volunteers and sponsors who continue to support Coppell Engineering.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We are excited to see the new engineering space filled with students and look forward to seeing what they will &lt;strong&gt;design, build and accomplish this year.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Get Involved&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Interested in supporting the Coppell High School Engineering Booster Club through &lt;strong&gt;sponsorship, volunteering or other opportunities&lt;/strong&gt;?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Visit: &lt;a href="https://www.chsengineeringboosters.com/join-ebc.html"&gt;https://www.chsengineeringboosters.com/join-ebc.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For additional information, please contact:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Patricia Chi&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Coppell High School Engineering Booster Club&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:chi.patricia@gmail.com"&gt;chi.patricia@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;(469) 831-3709&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561450934/20260926_122636_1.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561450973/20260926_115814_1.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561450041/20260926_114728.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561450013/20260926_114714.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561450063/20260926_121249.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561450052/20260926_114759_1.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561450091/20260926_115717.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561450002/20260926_114638.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561450024/20260926_114611.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561450080/20260926_114619.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561450030/20260926_114626.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561450074/20260926_114645.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561450243/20260926_114702.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3561450210/20260926_114723.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:10:57 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://colleyville.bubblelife.com/community/colleyville_reporter/library/35662172/key/352008351/Coppell_High_School_Engineering_Opens_New_Space_to_Students_and_Community</link><author>Patricia Chi</author><title>Coppell High School Engineering Opens New Space to Students and Community</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Coppell High Schools Engineering Booster Club welcomed students, parents and community members on Sept. 26 for an afternoon gathering in the schools newly opened engineering space.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For many parents, it was their first opportunity to see the new facility and learn more about what Coppells engineering students are doing throughout the year.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The reaction from families was especially exciting. Many parents said they had not realized Coppell High School had such an impressive space dedicated to engineering. Several commented on the quality of the classrooms and equipment, with some even comparing the facility to what they might expect to see at a private school.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The new space gives Coppells engineering students more room to design, build, collaborate and prepare for competitions. With students participating in programs such as &lt;strong&gt;Technology Student Association (TSA) and Robotics&lt;/strong&gt;, having adequate space is an important part of giving them opportunities to put what they learn in the classroom into practice.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Engineering Booster Club appreciates Coppell ISDs investment in providing a space where these programs can continue to grow.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bringing Parents, Teachers and Students Together&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Sept. 26 event was also an opportunity for families to meet the teachers and learn more about the engineering program.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Mr. Garner, Mr. Brown and Mr. Price spent the afternoon visiting with parents and giving tours of the new space. Families were able to see where students work on projects, prepare for competitions and turn their ideas into something they can actually build and test.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Students were an important part of the afternoon as well. TSA student leaders shared their own experiences with parents and younger students, including freshmen who are just beginning to discover the opportunities available through Coppell Engineering.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Having students talk about their experiences gave families a chance to hear directly from those who participate in the program and learn more about what TSA, Robotics and other engineering activities can offer.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Most importantly, the afternoon brought together students, teachers, parents and community members who share an interest in supporting Coppells engineering programs.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Supporting Coppell Engineering&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Engineering Booster Club works alongside teachers and families to support Coppell High Schools Engineering, TSA and Robotics programs.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This year, the Booster Club hopes to raise &lt;strong&gt;$6,000$8,000&lt;/strong&gt; to help provide additional resources and opportunities for students. Support from parents, local businesses, sponsors and the Coppell community play an important role in helping the club reach that goal.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Booster Club is grateful to everyone who attended the event and to the parents, volunteers and sponsors who continue to support Coppell Engineering.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We are excited to see the new engineering space filled with students and look forward to seeing what they will &lt;strong&gt;design, build and accomplish this year.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Get Involved&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Interested in supporting the Coppell High School Engineering Booster Club through &lt;strong&gt;sponsorship, volunteering or other opportunities&lt;/strong&gt;?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Visit: &lt;a href="https://www.chsengineeringboosters.com/join-ebc.html"&gt;https://www.chsengineeringboosters.com/join-ebc.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For additional information, please contact:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Patricia Chi&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Coppell High School Engineering Booster Club&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:chi.patricia@gmail.com"&gt;chi.patricia@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;(469) 831-3709&lt;/p&gt;
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