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"Expression of Gratitude" Chosen As Theme For 19th Annual Art On The Plaza Competition

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FEMA closing North Texas Disaster Recovery Centers for Juneteenth holiday

NBC DFW 6/18 9:22A NBCDFW Staff

FEMA is closing its Disaster Recovery Centers in Texas on June 19 to observe the Juneteenth federal holiday . The disaster recovery centers exist to provide one-on-one help to...

Netflix House to Open at Galleria Dallas in Fall 2025

People Newspapers News 6/18 7:14A Aadhya Yanamadala

Imagine sifting through fabrics and hats, spending money like a Regency-era noble, before sipping from ornate porcelain, nibbling on pastel-colored macarons, and indulging in...

Storm Debris Collection Update

UP Texas News 6/18 6:17A

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to work diligently to clear storm debris from the May 28 storm. Our sanitation staff has already collected over...

Netflix set to open fan experience in Galleria Dallas

NBC DFW 6/18 6:11A Lucy Ladis

Netflixed announced Tuesday it will open two permanent fan experience locations in 2025. The first two locations will be in Dallas and King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Netflix...

Glen Powell’s Next Star Turn, Plus Two More Can’t-Miss Releases From Texans This July

Texas Monthly 6/18 4:30A Josh Alvarez

FilmTwistersIn theaters July 19In a whirlwind two years, Glen Powell who was born and raised in Austin has appeared in Top Gun: Maverick, the rom-com Anyone But You, and Hit Man, a Netflix film...

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"Expression of Gratitude" Chosen As Theme For 19th Annual Art On The Plaza Competition

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 6/18 5:00A Emily Watson

DALLAS Texas artists 18 years of age and older have until Sept. 5 to submit one original work of art and vie for the $5,000 grand prize in the 19 th annual Catholic Foundation Art On The Plaza...

Break With The Usual: Wednesday’s Federal Holiday Means No Mail Nor In-Person Banking

My Sweet Charity 6/18 8:30A Jeanne Prejean

Folks have gotten pretty used to federal holidays that fall on a Monday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day and Veteran s Day) translating into a...

NETFLIX HOUSE COMING TO GALLERIA DALLAS IN FALL 2025

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 6/18 3:26A Kelly Hunter

Galleria Dallas is always evolving, opening its doors to new retailers and restaurants and installing updates throughout the 1.9 million square foot venue. Now, the shopping center announces a new...

How I Make The Brighton Salad

Brighton The Day 6/18 4:00A megan hopkins

Never have I ever gotten more questions about something in my DMs than this salad. It s actually funny. I ve started calling it The Brighton Salad because I ve been making it...

A Gentle Reminder: Don’t Forget To Date Your Event On The MySweetCharity Calendar

My Sweet Charity 6/17 8:30A Jeanne Prejean

MySweetCharity* Whether you re in The Hamptons finally reading Capote s Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era , in the mountains prepping for Kevin Costner s Horizon: An...

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Finish an Exam Early? Why Not Write a Song?

People Newspapers Schools 6/17 3:00A Sarah Hodges

When Highland Park High School sophomore Madi Furgeson had an extra 20 minutes after she finished her Spanish test, she used the time to write a song based on the lyric...

The Golden Dozen: Troop 4905 Salutes Senior Girl Scouts

People Newspapers Schools 6/14 2:30A William Taylor

If this year’s commencement feels a bit more ‘golden’ than usual, credit Girl Scout Troop 4905’s seniors.

Board of Trustees Approve 2% Raise

News & Announcements (Highland Park High School) 6/12 11:44A

At the regularly scheduled school board meeting on June 11, the Board of Trustees approved the district's budget for the 2024-25 school year. The budget includes a 2 percent...

Franklin Academy Teacher Awarded Heart of Teaching Grant

People Newspapers Schools 6/12 4:48A Aadhya Yanamadala

Christine Foggia from Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy Middle School was one of 16 Dallas ISD special education teachers selected to receive a Heart of...

Hockaday Filmmakers Impress Judges With Health-Focused Movies

People Newspapers Schools 6/12 3:00A Grace Chandler

The Hockaday School students Anu Akingbade and Anika Kapoor aim to inspire others through filmmaking and storytelling.

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What You Need to Know About Travel Insurance for Extreme Sports

Crave DFW 6/18 6:02A craveDFW

Traveling is often an exhilarating experience, especially for adventure enthusiasts who seek adrenaline-pumping activities like skydiving, scuba diving, or skiing in remote...

Netflix House is Bringing Massive Entertainment Venue to Galleria Dallas

Crave DFW 6/18 5:42A craveDFW

Galleria Dallas is always evolving, opening its doors to new retailers and restaurants and installing updates throughout the 1.9 million square foot venue. Now, the shopping center announces a new...

Big Al’s Smokehouse Has Been a Family Affair for 50 Years

Eater Dallas 6/18 3:30A Courtney E. Smith

The Big Al’s crew (l to r: pitmaster Pedro Garcia, owner Lauren Weiner, general manager Jonathan McZeal) | Big Al’s Smokehouse This barbecue joint has made some changes over the years — like adding...

Angela Chapman Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 6/18 2:19A Jeff Cope

Lost Oak Winery has been an award-winning winery since its opening in 2006. That was in large part due to winemaker Jim Evans and his vast experience in the Texas wine industry. There is a new...

4 Vacation Ideas for Wine Lovers

Texas Wine Lover 6/18 1:55A Guest

Wine vacations allow wine enthusiasts to enjoy the wine-tasting art while traveling to some of the most beautiful destinations in the world. During your holidays, you ll learn how wine is made and...

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DENIM-ON-DENIM

The Middle Page 6/16 4:05A Cathy Williamson

DENIM-ON-DENIM Hello, ladies! Are you all sick of the heat yet? Summer has just started, but it already feels like July and August. I say that because last week was super hot in Dallas, but I have to...

TARGET CUTENESS!!!!!!??????

The Sister Studio 6/14 3:55A Jennifer Reed

Happy Friday, my friends! I cannot believe the weekend is here, and we leave for our family trip tomorrow. I am seriously so excited I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve! I will be spending all day long...

MATCHING SUMMER LOOK

The Middle Page 6/11 6:27A Cathy Williamson

MATCHING SUMMER LOOK Hello! It feels like it s been a minute since I ve been here. Life has been super busy lately with traveling and family. It s all been good, but I am a homebody and always so...

Wahooooo!! This is GOOD!????????

The Sister Studio 6/7 3:28A Jennifer Reed

TGIF, my friends! We made it to the weekend! I am so, so looking forward to this weekend because I m headed to Fort Worth with my girlfriends. It s been so long since we ve all gotten some quality...

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Jesuit Grad Aims to Make Olympic Splash

People Newspapers Sports 6/13 12:00A Todd Jorgenson

William Savarese, a former standout swimmer at Jesuit Dallas, will compete in the U.S. Olympic Trials this weekend in Indianapolis.

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Celina, Texas Pros and Cons - Moving To DFW Metroplex

VIP Realty 6/14 9:38A rs@viprealtyinfo.com (VIP Realty

Celina, Texas Pros and Cons One of the best things about living in a smaller city north of Dallas such as Celina is that it's a complete community in and of itself. A small...

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Soil sampling underway in Houston as Fifth Ward residents hope to unearth answers

Spectrum Local News Health 6/8 8:30A Dylan Scott

Residents in a northeast Houston neighborhood have been living in what the city has designated a “cancer cluster."

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Ming dynasty shipwrecks hide a treasure trove of artifacts in the South China Sea, excavation...

Live Science 6/18 9:46A

Divers have retrieved more than 900 artifacts from two centuries-old shipwrecks hiding in the depths of the South China Sea. In October 2022, researchers discovered the...

Huge earthquake 2,500 years ago rerouted the Ganges River, study suggests

Live Science 6/18 6:57A sascha.pare@futurenet.com (Sasch

A huge earthquake that shook southern Asia 2,500 years ago abruptly changed the course of the Ganges River, new research suggests. The earthquake was previously unknown to...

Fair Park First board votes to reinstate its CEO

Dallas Business Journal 6/18 6:47A

The Fair Park First board approved reinstating its CEO Brian Luallen after a lengthy closed meeting Monday.

Hummus

Life at the Table 6/18 3:41A Chef Sandra Lewis

It’s time to ditch store-bought hummus and make your own. Making this super simple dish at home means experiencing vibrant flavor unmatched by store-bought versions. Honestly,...

Grilled Corn on the Cob

Love and Lemons 6/18 3:00A Jeanine Donofrio

Grilled corn on the cob is one of the highlights of summer. It s sweet and juicy, with a satisfying crunch and smoky char from the hot grill grates. It ll be on the menu at every BBQ and cookout I...