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This Is Why Teal Pumpkins Are Popping Up in Neighborhoods

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This Is Why Teal Pumpkins Are Popping Up in Neighborhoods

The Colony BubbleLife iReporter 10/23 6:00A Riley Heruska

Since black and orange are the undisputed colors of the Halloween season, it's always a little strange to see bright teal make an appearance on people's lawns. These colored pumpkins aren't just a...

Right Now in Texas, You Can Start Voting in the 2018 Midterms

The Colony BubbleLife iReporter 10/22 5:00A Riley Heruska

There are officially less than fifteen days until the next election, and you can cast your vote right now. Early voting in Texas opened up on October 22 and will run until November 2. If you want to...

Related: Need Transportation to a Voting Location? These Rideshare Apps Can Help The Colony BubbleLife iReporter

10 Places to See the Nutcracker This Year in DFW

The Colony BubbleLife iReporter 10/19 6:00A Riley Heruska

Although it might seem far too soon to start thinking about your holiday entertainment plans, tickets for the most celebrated Christmas ballet are already on sale (and are going quickly). If you're...

Why You Should Adopt a Cat This Fall and Where You Can Find One

The Colony BubbleLife iReporter 10/18 4:00A Riley Heruska

Every year, approximately 3.4 million cats enter animal shelters across the nation. Roughly 70 percent of these adoptable cats end up euthanized while only a third are taken into new homes. As sad as...

Stuck in the Middle: Finding affordable homes for sale in North Texas

Dallas Business Journal 10/16 10:03P Jason Wheeler

Dallas Business Journal reporter Korri Kezar has done a lot of driving this year. She's driven to Flower Mound, Garland, Frisco, McKinney, Grapevine, Plano, Irving-Las...

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Family Events 2018 October 19-25

The Colony Family eGuide 10/17 10:11A Valerie

Find special events in the North DFW suburbs of Flower Mound, Lewisville, Highland Village, Carrollton, Coppell, Grapevine, The Colony, and more! Our newsletter primarily includes free and affordable...

7 Horror Movies to Watch If You Hate Scary Movies

The Colony BubbleLife iReporter 10/15 7:00A Riley Heruska

When it comes to horror movies, not everyone can stomach high levels of gore or terror. Many of us don't see the point in watching a movie that will haunt our nightmares for weeks to come, even if...

Don't Read These Scary 2018 Novels When You're Home Alone

The Colony BubbleLife iReporter 10/11 3:00A Riley Heruska

Everyone knows that this is the best month for stories that send chills racing up your spine. Although you could just stick with a classic read from Stephen King, there are a handful of fantastic...

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Prestonwood Christian Academy Celebrates Seven Seniors Recognized in National Merit Competition

The Colony BubbleLife iReporter 10/18 1:32A Katie McDonald

Congratulations to the seven Prestonwood Christian Academy seniors who placed in the 2018 National Merit competition. Matthew Buttry (Plano) and Karen Sculley (Plano) were named National Merit...

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Where to Eat Standout Sichuan Cuisine in Dallas

Eater Dallas 10/23 7:00A Amy McCarthy

Feast on mapo tofu, hot pot, dan dan noodles, and more Spicy, comforting, and always satisfying, restaurants serving mouth-numbing Sichuan cuisine aren’t exactly abundant in Dallas-Fort Worth. While...

John Tesar Pays Tribute to Anthony Bourdain at New Plano Steakhouse

Eater Dallas 10/22 4:02A Adele Chapin

The Dallas chef and Bourdain went way, way back Chef John Tesar is readying the second outpost of his award-winning steakhouse Knife, set to open at Plano mall The Shops At Willow Bend, and the...

Whistle Britches’ New Location Brings Buttery Biscuits to Plano

Eater Dallas 10/19 4:03A Adele Chapin

Omar Flores just opened up an outpost at the Shops of Willow Bend Omar Flores’ fried chicken and biscuits debuted this week in Plano: the chef opened his second Whistle Britches at The Shops at Willow...

Authentic Cantonese BBQ pork Chau mein

Chowhound 10/19 3:30A demigodh

My favorite Cantonese restaurant is Lucky City BBQ in Plano. If you go I strongly recommend the wonton soup which tastes just like I had in Hong Kong. Can't speak to the Cha...

The Halal Guys’ Expansion in Dallas Continues

Eater Dallas 10/18 4:05A Adele Chapin

North Dallas will soon see a second location of the NYC-based chain NYC-based chain The Halal Guys continues expanding at rapid clip in the Dallas area. The restaurant is beloved for its...

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Blushington’s Picks Up Beauty Cult Favorites, Just In Time For Fall

DFW Style Daily 10/17 5:00A Amber LaFrance

It’s safe to say that the brilliant team behind beauty mecca Blushington Makeup Lounge has its finger on the pulse of what’s hot in the beauty world. We stopped by the Oak...

A Night For The Stars Beauty GALA With Founder Trish Hill

DFW Style Daily 10/16 10:40A Lauren Smola

Some are “thrilled” at October’s arrival due to the plethora of costume parties, cooler weather, spooky décor. However, The Trish Hill Foundation’s October excitement stems...

Korean Designer Lie Sangbong Brings His Collection To Dallas

DFW Style Daily 10/15 9:20A Grecia Gonzalez

We have a one-of-a-kind fashion designer strutting into Dallas this week! The one only Lie Sangbong is one of Korea’s most prominent fashion designers. Lie will take the...

Age Of The Supermodel: Behind The Scenes With Donna DeMari

DFW Style Daily 10/12 10:35A Lauren Smola

Photo of Linda Evangelista by Donna DeMari Imagine having the opportunity to see what no one else has seen before, besides Donna DeMari of course. In the year 1991, being...

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WATCH: The Colony pulls off hook-and-ladder to upset state-ranked Frisco Lone Star

Fort Worth Star-Telegram (College Sports) 10/20 10:00A By Brian Gosset bgosset@star-t

The Colony head coach Rudy Rangel pulled out his trick bag late Friday night against Frisco Lone Star, a district battle with first-place on the line. With his Cougars...

Q&A With Steve Martinson, Head Coach of the Allen Americans

The Colony BubbleLife iReporter 10/19 2:00A Allen Americans

Today, were proud to host Steve Martinson, the star coach of the Allen Americans, here on BubbleLife. As the hockey season picks up and the first home game approaches this weekend, we wanted to hear a...