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Top Stories: ➊ – A Deep Dive on the Senate’s Farm Bill Proposal: the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024 (Friday), ➋ – An Underground Joint in Dallas Goes Legit, and Its Barbecue Has Never Been Better (Friday), ➌ – HPISD announces new AD and MIS/HPMS and HPHS principals (Tuesday), ➍ – Meet East Dallas - A free event showcasing East Dallas businesses (Thursday), ➎ – Highland Park All Alumni Spring Happy Hour (Monday)

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The River Otter Is Making Its Way West

Texas Monthly 5/13 5:00A Rose Cahalan

Latin Name: Lontra canadensisSize: 2.5 to 5 feet longTexas Habitat: The eastern half, with occasional sightings elsewhereFreelance photographer Kellye Mixon Bussey was birdwatching on Galveston s East...

Today in Barbecue History: The First Written Mention of Aaron Franklin’s Brisket

Texas Monthly 5/13 4:00A Daniel Vaughn

Twenty years ago, and five years before Franklin Barbecue opened in Austin, Aaron Franklin s brisket got its first newspaper coverage. He and his wife, Stacy, had held a backyard barbecue in Austin,...

Oh, the Things An At-home IV Therapist Will See

Texas Monthly 5/13 3:00A Sasha von Oldershausen

Jon Barnhill, who is 35, owns the drip-therapy business IV Bird. He provides at-home hydration treatment for Austin s wellness enthusiasts and hard partiers.I was a firefighter paramedic before this....

Colleen Hoover Is a Wildly Successful Author. Why Did She Stop Writing?

Texas Monthly 5/13 3:00A Lauren Larson

High above the crowd in the ballroom of the Statler Hotel, in downtown Dallas, the dark curtains that hide the balcony ripple and part. The writer Colleen Hoover s head emerges directly under a...

Opal Lee receives honorary doctorate degree from SMU

NBC DFW 5/12 8:39A NBCDFW Staff

Dr. Opal Lee , received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Southern Methodist University at the University’s May 11 commencement ceremony. Lee is a civil rights icon who championed...

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NEW FRIENDS NEW LIFE ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND NEW OFFICERS FOR AUXILIARY BOARDS

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 5/13 5:09A Elizabeth Lenart

New Friends New Life (NFNL) announces the induction of three new board members: Fallyn Jones , senior vice president, Citigroup Inc.; Laura Nieto , managing director of corporate responsibility,...

Reese Gould: A Special Artist

People Newspapers Community 5/13 2:30A Contributor

Reese Gould has become familiar to many in the Park Cities, whether riding his bike and delivering Jersey Mike’s sandwiches, or for the prodigious drawings and paintings he...

A Gentle Reminder: Mother’s Day Is Not Limited To Birth Moms

My Sweet Charity 5/11 8:00P Jeanne Prejean

MySweetCharity* Today is the day when mothers and grandmothers are celebrated with brunches, cards, gifts and hugs. But there’s another group of women who rather dread this annual date. For the ones...

VNA’s 2024 Celebrity Chef Aaron “Ultimate BBQ Pitmaster” Franklin Was Smoking Hot

My Sweet Charity 5/10 12:30P Jeanne Prejean

After years of culinary chefs holding court in the VNA with tours of the kitchen and presentations in the main room, its Celebrity Chef fundraiser went for a different feel — barbecue. Paula Lambert...

A Look at What I Wore This Week

Brighton The Day 5/10 6:31A megan hopkins

Ready for another look at what I wore this week? I was preparing for a trip to the beach with my family all week, so most of these looks are athleiure and comfortable. This...

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HPISD Announces New Athletic Director, Campus Leadership Changes

People Newspapers Schools 5/9 10:32A Sarah Hodges

The district announced on May 7 that Highland Park High School principal Jeremy Gilbert has been named the new HPISD Athletic Director. Highland Park Middle School principal...

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Hillcrest Responds to Antisemitic Bullying Allegations

People Newspapers Schools 5/6 9:59A Maria Lawson

Hillcrest High School is partnering with the American Jewish Committee, Anti-Defamation League, and Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum following allegations of...

Freshman To Compete in International Science, Engineering Fair

People Newspapers Schools 5/6 3:00A Sarah Hodges

A Highland Park High School freshman has found a way to detect the most prevalent and costly type of hospital-acquired infection before symptoms start. And her method only...

Fashion-Forward Friends Find Way to Swap More Affordably

People Newspapers Schools 5/6 2:30A Grace Chandler

Ursuline Academy senior Livia Lange aims to make a difference for her fashion-swapping peers with a new resale website, LivToBe.com.

Lance Currie Elected New Dallas ISD Trustee

People Newspapers Schools 5/5 7:46A Maria Lawson

He was elected to represent District 1, which represents northwest Dallas and parts of Preston Hollow, on the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees with 3,128 votes.

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Play Together with Game Night Every Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at Punch Bowl Social

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 5/13 4:26A Kelly Hunter

Punch Bowl Social is recognized as the perfect place to gather for fun. Now, the festive place to play celebrates a resurgence in board games by inviting all gameplayers in to celebrate its weekly...

Sea Breeze Fish Market & Grill to Host Gerard Bertrand Wine Dinner May 20

Crave DFW 5/13 7:51A Steven Doyle

Gérard Bertrand is a family winery known for its strong commitment to sustainable development, innovation and excellence in its wines that come from the vines of the Château de Villemajou in the south...

Texas Wine Country Experience the Adventure of a Lifetime

Texas Wine Lover 5/12 7:28P digitalguider

Texas wine country offers an experience that s as unique and bold as the state itself. Imagine yourself cruising down scenic highways, windows rolled down, and the warm Texas...

Everything is Bigger in Texas, Including It’s Exploding Art Scene

Crave DFW 5/10 7:57A Steven Doyle

Barbier-Mueller Collection Dallas Travelers seeking an unexpected art scene may not know that Texas boasts some of the most renowned art collections and exhibitions in the world, captivating, seasoned...

The Top Reasons Why Your Restaurant Should Buy Things in Bulk

Crave DFW 5/10 1:09A Steven Doyle

In the competitive world of the restaurant business, managing costs without compromising on quality is a balancing act that can make or break success. Buying in bulk is a...

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My Paula’s Choice Promo is HERE!!

The Sister Studio 5/13 4:03A Jennifer Reed

It is a HAPPY Monday today because I m sooo, SO excited about the Paula s Choice code that I have for us today!! It is truly an incredible deal and I ll share all the details below. I have a ton of...

EMBRACING THE ELEGANCE OF BLACK SUNDRESSES

The Middle Page 5/9 1:39A Cathy Williamson

EMBRACING THE ELEGANCE OF BLACK SUNDRESSES Hi! I hope you all have had a good week thus far! I must admit that I can t travel and recover quite as fast as I used to. Do you all feel like this after a...

Jen-A-Peño is HERE!!! My Chomps box is LIVE!

The Sister Studio 5/5 5:40A Jennifer Reed

JEN-A-PEÑO IS HERE!!! You guys!!! I cannot even express to y all how excited I am about this! Today is the day, my Chomps limited edition Jen-a-peño box is HERE !!! They gave us their biggest discount...

BREAK OUT THE SUMMER DRESSES // FEATURING JULIA AMORY

The Middle Page 5/4 4:53A Cathy Williamson

BREAK OUT THE SUMMER DRESSES // FEATURING JULIA AMORY Hello, ladies! I hope you have had a fantastic week! Mine has been a whirlwind! I left last Sunday for Scottsdale, Arizona, on a retreat with the...

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ESD Surges to Stunning Lacrosse Title

People Newspapers Sports 5/13 12:00A Contributor

ESD upset Highland Park in the semifinals before bringing home its sixth championship in program history on Sunday.

Scots, Eagles Set for Semifinal Rematch

People Newspapers Sports 5/9 3:00A Todd Jorgenson

Two weeks after a thriller to close the regular season, rivals Highland Park and ESD will meet again in the THSLL state tournament.

Family Reunion: HP Baseball Siblings Thrive in Rare Opportunity to Team Up

People Newspapers Sports 5/9 2:30A Todd Jorgenson

Carter and Cole Flashnick have always shared a passion for baseball, worked out together, and supported one another.

Jesuit, Hillcrest Advance in Playoffs

People Newspapers Sports 5/5 12:00A Todd Jorgenson

Jesuit set up a second-round showdown in the playoffs against defending Class 6A state champion Flower Mound.

Scots Earn Top Seed in Lacrosse Playoffs

People Newspapers Sports 5/2 12:00P Todd Jorgenson

The road to the Texas High School Lacrosse League state tournament will feature some familiar landmarks for local traditional powerhouses.

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Real Talk: Phillip Geheb

People Newspapers Real Estate 5/3 2:30A William Taylor

Preston Hollow attorney Phillip Geheb spent nearly a decade with Munsch Hardt, becoming a go-to counsel for Matthews Southwest.

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Baylor Scott & White to close Flower Mound rehab facility

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/13 9:43A Seth Bodine

The closure of the facility off Cross Timbers Road in Denton County is expected to result in dozens of potential job loses. The facility operator says it will try to help...

Your Mental Health: Recent pattern of violence against women casts light on toxic masculinity

Spectrum Local News Health 5/9 6:08A Nicole Cross

One out of four women will be the victim of a violent crime, according to the CDC.

Workers often forfeit hundreds of dollars on a popular workplace benefit

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/9 5:58A Andy Medici

Workers are losing out on hundreds of dollars in flexible spending account money.

Dallas-based Steward Health Care files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/6 10:48A Ryan Lynch

The for-profit, physician-owned system — and 166 of its affiliated debtors — filed May 6 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.

Latticework brings in $345M for health care investments

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/3 9:25A Holden Wilen

Latticework Capital Management, which focuses on making control investments in lower-middle market health care companies, has closed its second major fund. Read on to learn...

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Why are auroras different colors?

Live Science 5/13 10:23A

Last week, a huge solar flare sent a wave of energetic particles from the Sun surging out through space. Over the weekend, the wave reached Earth, and people around the world...

Play Together with Game Night Every Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at Punch Bowl Social

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 5/13 4:26A Kelly Hunter

Punch Bowl Social is recognized as the perfect place to gather for fun. Now, the festive place to play celebrates a resurgence in board games by inviting all gameplayers in to celebrate its weekly...

Dickey’s Barbecue Celebrates National Police Week

Restaurant News 5/13 8:08A RestaurantNews.com

The world s largest barbecue brand shows their appreciation to officers with a smokin Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is excited to be treating...

Instant Pot Mongolian Beef

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/12 11:00P Krista

This 30-minute Instant Pot Mongolian beef with fresh broccoli is a one-pot twist on a classic take-out meal. The sweet n savory sauce with hints of spice throughout make it the perfect Asian-style...

Air Fryer Asparagus

Love and Lemons 5/12 2:30A Jeanine Donofrio

This air fryer asparagus recipe is one of the quickest, easiest spring side dishes. It calls for 5 basic ingredients, and it s ready in under 10 minutes. I love that even though it s that simple (5...