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Top Stories: ➊ – Winter Weather Advisory (Friday), ➋ – Junior Symphony Ball Tickets go on Sale Wednesday, January 8 (Monday), ➌ – Our Favorite Bars in Dallas: Time Out Tavern (Friday), ➍ – Mahjong Molly combines passion for ancient tile game and education, runs successful teaching business in Dallas (Tuesday), ➎ – Cobram Estate Reveals Michelin Star Chef Curtis Stone as Its Official Brand Ambassador (Friday)

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Southern Methodist University names Jay Hartzell next president, effective in June

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 1/7 6:41A Julia Falcon

DALLAS Southern Methodist University has named a new president. Jay Hartzell, currently president of the University of Texas at Austin, will assume the title effective June 1...

City Council on 2025-01-10 1:30 PM - Notice of Quorum - Library Programmatic Study - Jan 10, 2025

UP City Council Meeting Agenda 1/7 4:02A

The agenda for City Council on 2025-01-10 1:30 PM - Notice of Quorum - Library Programmatic Study dated Friday, 10 January 2025 has been published. Access it here:...

Mahjong Molly combines passion for ancient tile game and education, runs successful teaching...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 1/7 12:57A Lauren Crawford

A Dallas woman turned her passion for the ancient tile game, Mahjong, into a successful teaching business. " Mahjong Molly " has been part of the recent boom of the game , while also creating personal...

Winter Weather Advisory

UP Texas News 1/3 8:04A

All of North & Central Texas will experience hazardous cold late this weekend into next week. As we prepare for the winter weather, here are some freezing temp reminders and...

Favorites of 2024: Runner Trains Youth Through SpeedKIDZ

People Newspapers News 1/2 2:00A Sarah Hodges

The story of local coach and Olympic Trials qualifier Dawn Grunnagle was one of managing editor Sarah Hodges' favorites of 2024.

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Miu Miu to Open First Texas Store at Highland Park Village

Highland Park Village 1/7 9:10A jay

16th Annual St. Andrew PROM CLOSET Dates Announced; Donation Drive Begins!

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 1/6 4:01A Elizabeth Lenart

MAKING PROM DREAMS COME TRUE: 16 th Annual St. Andrew Prom Closet: Feb. 18 March 1, 2025 Now collecting donations of dresses, jewelry, shoes, handbags, and wraps The fairy godmothers of The St....

Junior Symphony Ball Tickets go on Sale Wednesday, January 8

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 1/6 1:01A Deborah Brown

Tickets for the 67 th annual Junior Symphony Ball will go on sale Wednesday, January 8 at 10:00 a.m. Over 2,000 high school students from 35 schools are expected to attend the event set for Saturday,...

Did Marathon-Running Gambler Cheat?

People Newspapers Community 1/6 2:00A Josh Hickman

Highland Park High School grads John Leake, Michael Leake, and Andrew McElroy have made an entertaining and engrossing documentary, Double or Nothing, premiering locally at...

Steam-Powered Locomotive Learning

People Newspapers Community 1/1 1:30A Josh Hickman

With an ever-increasing focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics learning, an annual model railroad holiday exhibit has loaded up STEAM-themed features and...

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12/21 Football State Championship

The Bagpipe Online 1/7 4:20A Juliana Stimac, Executive Editor

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Robotics Team Gobbles Up the Competition in Turkey Showdown

People Newspapers Schools 1/3 1:30A Sarah Hodges

A team of young roboticists from Magikid Highland Park catapulted over the competition this November to bring home a win in the VEX IQ Robotics Competition Turkey Showdown.

Huskies Throw Hyer and Balto a Birthday Bash

People Newspapers Schools 12/31 6:00A Sarah Hodges

Hyer Huskies marked their school’s milestone 75th birthday on Dec. 6 with party hats, songs, special guests, and a look back at the legacy of HPISD’s fourth elementary.

How New Year’s Lost Many Traditions to Christmas

People Newspapers Schools 12/31 2:00A Contributor

The first mention of an American holiday tree appears in an 1836 short story, Catherine Sedgwick’s 1836 “New Year’s Day,” and the tree was a New Year’s decoration.

HPISD Hopes Legislators Up Funding, Accountability for School Finance

People Newspapers Schools 12/27 1:30A Sarah Hodges

Highland Park ISD is hoping state lawmakers increase school funding and bring more transparency to the “shell game” of school finance during the 89th Legislative Session.

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Retro Film Review: A Clockwork Orange

Crave DFW 1/7 8:11A craveDFW

Stanley Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange isn’t a film one watches; it’s a film one endures, debates, and ultimately can’t forget. Based on Anthony Burgess’s novel, this 1971 cinematic masterpiece is a...

Alta Loma Vineyard Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 1/7 12:50A Jeff Cope

L-R: Bobbye Jo & Ronnie Floyd, Gale & Ronny Burran As most people know, the Texas High Plains grows the majority of grapes in Texas. Alta Loma Vineyard has only been growing...

Our Favorite Bars in Dallas: Time Out Tavern

Crave DFW 1/3 6:19A craveDFW

Time Out Tavern , located at 5101 W Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX 75209, is a favorite neighborhood dive bar that has been serving the Dallas community since 1988. Known for its unpretentious atmosphere, it s...

2024 Texas Wine Lover Year in Review

Texas Wine Lover 12/31 8:02A Jeff Cope

It is only fitting that I publish this post on the last day of 2024 to tell you what happened with Texas Wine Lover during 2024. This year was incredibly busy for us as the...

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NEW DENIM STYLES

The Middle Page 1/4 5:07A Cathy Williamson

NEW DENIM STYLES Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season! Ours was full of family (minus a few) and friends and was a lot of fun! My poor brother (younger) ended up in the...

LOVED BY ALL!?✨

The Sister Studio 12/29 4:36A Jennifer Reed

Happy happy Sunday, my friends! I hope you all had the best time this week with your families and loved ones. I can t believe it s almost 2025! I thought it would be fun to share several of the MOST...

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Favorites of 2024: Professional Runner Trains Youth Through SpeedKIDZ

People Newspapers Sports 1/2 2:00A Sarah Hodges

The story of local coach and Olympic Trials qualifier Dawn Grunnagle was one of managing editor Sarah Hodges' favorites of 2024.

Sisterhood Fueled Hardwood Success for HP Senior Guard

People Newspapers Sports 1/2 2:00A Todd Jorgenson

If it wasn’t for her older sister, Lila Collins isn’t sure she’d even be playing basketball in the first place.

HPHS Grad Sails in Competitions Around the Globe

People Newspapers Sports 1/2 1:30A Todd Jorgenson

No matter where she’s lived, Lola Kohl has always been at home on the water — as long as she has the wind at her back.

Favorites of 2024: Lady Scots Honor Star Athlete at Tracy Wills Invitational

People Newspapers Sports 12/26 4:48A Sarah Hodges

The story of how the Lady Scots continue to honor the legacy of HPHS track and cross country standout Tracy Wills is on managing editor Sarah Hodges' favorite stories of 2024...

New Coach Looks to Elevate Perennial Postseason Success for Lady Scots

People Newspapers Sports 12/26 1:30A Todd Jorgenson

Chad Hobbs was looking for a new challenge leading an elite girls soccer program in the Dallas area, and Highland Park provided the ideal landing spot.

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How Legendairy Milk dominates niche market

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 1/1 1:02A Sahar Chmais

If you've never walked down the baby-care aisle at Target or Walmart, you may have never heard of Legendairy Milk. For many new mothers struggling with breastmilk production...

In states that ban abortion, social safety net programs often fail families

Spectrum Local News Health 12/27 3:46A Associated Press

Tennessee has a porous safety net for mothers and young children, recent research and an analysis by The Associated Press found.

Cats can get sick with bird flu. Here’s how to protect them

Spectrum Local News Health 12/27 12:45A Associated Press

The death of an Oregon house cat and a pet food recall are raising questions about the outbreak of bird flu and how people can protect their pets.

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Why Actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson Is Using This Secret to Keep His Family Well-Fed

Cooking Chew 1/8 6:19A Raul

Actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson is teaming up with meal delivery service Tovala to simplify mealtime for busy families. The post Why Actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson Is Using This Secret...

No Bean Chili Recipe

The Healthy Maven 1/7 10:00P Davida Lederle

This no bean chili recipe is packed full of flavor and protein - with no beans added! The perfect one pot meal to cook up on a cool chilly night that the whole family will...

Will Congress Pass a New Farm Bill in 2025?

Civil Eats 1/7 9:00P Lisa Held

At the end of December, during a week when most Americans were finishing holiday shopping and getting their out-of-office messages ready, members of Congress were once again...

Food Scientists Say They’ve Found a Way to Keep Eggs Fresh for Weeks

Cooking Chew 1/7 6:33A Raul

Researchers from Louisiana State University have found a way to make eggs last longer, which could help reduce food waste and improve storage efficiency. The post Food...

Taco Bell’s New Crispy Chicken Nuggets Are Good, But Wait Until You Try the Dipping Sauces!

Cooking Chew 1/7 4:43A Raul

Taco Bell launched crispy chicken nuggets, but the three ‘epic’ dipping sauces are the real highlight. Find out why you can't miss them! The post Taco Bell s New Crispy...