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N. Texas COVID-19 Hospitalizations Could Trigger Tighter Restrictions & Halt to Elective Surgeries

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 12/2 9:46P Meredith Yeomans

North Texas could hit a dangerous milestone Thursday that could trigger new closures and restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the novel coronavirus. Wednesday marked...

Dallas NorthPark Center Santa Doing Virtual Visits This Christmas To Support Pediatric Patients

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 12/2 3:44P CBS Dallas / Fort Worth

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) Five-year-old Lauren Melton is as excited for Christmas as most kids. But, this year, it will be different. She’s spending some of the holiday season at Children’s Medical Center...

Grand Prairie Mayor Pro Tem Jim Swafford Passes Away From COVID-19 At 84

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 12/1 9:51A CBS Dallas / Fort Worth

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) The City of Grand Prairie announced its Mayor Pro Tem Jim Swafford died from COVID-19 Tuesday, Dec. 1, while hospitalized at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center. He...

City Council on 2020-12-01 5:00 PM - Dec 01, 2020

UP City Council Meeting Agenda 11/30 10:45P

The agenda for City Council on 2020-12-01 5:00 PM dated Tuesday, 01 December 2020 has been archived. Access it here:...

Final Push for Salvation Angel Tree Adoptions

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 11/30 11:12A

Monday marks the final, big push for adoptions in the annual Salvation Army Angel Tree program. The last day to go online and adopt is Tuesday . At last tally, 20,000 angels...

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JUST IN: 2021 Aware Affair Is “Tastefully” Heading To Dallas’ Most Beautiful Outdoors

My Sweet Charity 12/2 11:30A Jeanne Prejean

Whoa! The Dallas Arboretum is going to be as busy as an accountant right around the middle of April. On the heels of the Mad Hatter’s announcement yesterday about its fundraising slated for the...

Take a look at Red Rocks by Kiki Zais

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 12/2 3:25A Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in G

Red Rocks by Kiki Zais Gallery Wrap 30 x 40 Mixed media on Cradled wooden board In awe, I was inspired by the majestic strength of the Red Rocks. Arches National Park in Utah, is one of the most...

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The perfect holiday dress for no matter where you go

Tanya Foster 12/1 11:00P Tanya Foster

Happy Hump Day! Can you believe it's December? Are you a little burned out from all the sale alerts? Me too! But, we've learned that the last date to ship and get it to your loved ones for Christmas...

Teach For America DFW PTA Announces Home For The Holidays: Holiday House Engineering Contest

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 12/1 7:14A ewalsh

The Teach For America DFW PTA (Partners of Teachers and Alumni) is partnering with the Perot Museum and Texas Instruments to help local families kick-off Winter Break in a safe, creative and delicious...

Trains at Northpark GIVEAWAY

Park Cities Family eGuide 12/1 11:43A Valerie

In a year that has challenged all, The Trains at NorthPark will still bring joy by the carload starting November 14, 2020, hauling holiday hope for families through January 3, 2021. Benefiting Ronald...

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8 Days of Thankful Done

The MOAT Blog (Park Cities Resident Kay Wyma) 11/25 10:40A Kay

Today is day 8 of 8 Days of THANKFULness (like the 12 Days of Christmas, but instead of gifts, calling out things for which to be grateful that begins the letters in...

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Coronavirus Creates Risks For Families This Holiday Season

The Bagpipe Online 12/2 7:35A Lauren Surgent, Reporter

With coronavirus cases surging again, medical experts are urging Americans to avoid gathering to celebrate the holidays. “You may have to bite the bullet and sacrifice that...

David Dobrik Survives Increasingly Harsh YouTube Environment

The Bagpipe Online 12/2 4:02A Alexis Jackson, Reporter

David Dobrik is an ex-Viner, perfumer, app creator and YouTuber, best known for his 4-minute and 20-second vlogs he uploads three times a week. Dobrik started his YouTube...

Support High School Students Return To Learn At Texans Can Academies Through GivingTuesday

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 12/1 5:18A Culver Public Relations

Texans Can Academies aims to remove any obstacles and fulfill the needs of each one of their high school students in order for them to focus on their education to move on to brighter futures. Many of...

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School of Science & Engineering Magnet Named #1 STEM High School in the Nation

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 11/30 6:55A Lisa Gilliam

Dallas ISDs School of Science & Engineering Magnet (SEM) has been named by Newsweek as the top STEM High School in the Nation for 2020 out of all private and public high...

Theater Performs Shrek The Musical Via Live Stream And In Person

The Bagpipe Online 11/30 4:47A Elle Polychronis, Reporter

Donkey, played by junior Isabel Cali, is trying to convince Shrek, played by senior JP Berry, to be his friend by singing Don t Let Me Go during Shrek the Musical rehearsal on Nov. 18. Later in the...

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Eataly Dallas to Open in NorthPark Next Week

Dallas Observer - Food News 12/1 10:00P

The long-awaited Eataly Dallas — the first location in the state for the Italian food megacenter — is set to open at noon Dec. 9. Eataly Dallas will mark the seventh location...

Draft Sports Bar & Lounge Reopens At Sheraton Dallas Hotel With Tailgating Specials

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 12/1 10:03A Culver Public Relations

Planning a get-together with your friends just got way easier! Need a spot to watch the next big game? Sheraton Dallas Hotel has reopened the doors at Draft Sports Bar & Lounge, located within the...

Feast Your Taste Buds On These Holiday Dishes And Cocktails At Hyatt Regency Frisco-Dallas Hotel

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 11/24 9:29A Culver Public Relations

Copper & Steel Table and Bar at Hyatt Regency Frisco-Dallas Hotel is spreading the holiday cheer to their guests with their limited-time holiday menu items, which includes their take on Holidays in a...

12 Cuts Brazilian Steakhouse Celebrates the Season with Festive New Offerings

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 11/20 6:20A Sharon Adams

The popular Brazilian Steakhouse Announces Thanksgiving Feast Dine-In, Catering or Curbside Pick-Up Receive a Bonus on Gift Cards | Reserve your Holiday Party Private Dining Now! 12 Cuts Brazillian...

Everything You Need to Know About Eataly’s Much-Anticipated Dallas Debut

Eater Dallas 11/20 3:49A Amy McCarthy

So much salumi awaits | Eataly [Official Photo] When it’s opening, what the COVID-19 safety protocols are, and what to buy at this beloved Italian market Next month, much-anticipated Italian market...

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Holiday Shopping at Walmart

Stephanie Taylor Jackson 11/29 12:46P Steph Taylor Jackson

I’m teaming up with Walmart today to share the best gifts for the whole family. I used the gift finder on walmart.com to identify the perfect gifts for everyone in my life....

Gifts for her under $100

Krystal Schlegel 11/24 10:29P krystal

Great gift ideas she is sure to love for under $100. Turn on your JavaScript to view content Great gift ideas for her under $100: Eberjey sleep shirt I wore this super soft sleep shirt before during...

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Classic and comfortable

Krystal Schlegel 11/22 6:09P krystal

Here are a few classic and comfortable closet essentials I ordered from Nordstrom that I think you will also get a lot of use out of! Nordstrom made closet essentials: Cashmere turtleneck sweater This...

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Game On! Scots Varsity Tennis Captures 5A State Title

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 11/23 9:12A HP Tennis

New Look ScotsSame Results. Highland Park Tennis Team Captures Record 21st State Championship The Scots Varsity tennis team looked a lot different this year as they took the courts. While the...

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Ebby Halliday Companies Moves to Brand New Digs at Legacy Park in Plano

Candy's Dirt 12/2 10:37A Joanna England

The founder and namesake of Ebby Halliday Companies is memorialized in the new Legacy Business Park office in Plano It s hard to talk about the Ebby Halliday Companies and not emphasize that for the...

Forget Snow, Head To A Luxe Hawaii Estate This Winter Instead

Second Shelters 11/30 7:19P Amy Puchaty

Maui is still open for business. And despite all the lockdowns and closures closer to home, it’s a great place to get away and spend the holiday season. Set up camp in one of these finds built for...

This Company Is Like an Upscale Airbnb for Huge Ranches

Second Shelters 11/27 12:24A Mary Cate Long

Withers Ranch near Ft. Davis, TX (Photos courtesy of Explore Ranches ) Buying property in West Texas is no small feat. In fact, it is often (quite literally) a huge decision. The sprawling ranches...

A Timeless Treasure For Turkey Day In Plymouth, Massachusetts

Second Shelters 11/25 7:35P Amy Puchaty

Turkey Day is upon us. And with that in mind we take you to a timeless Plymouth estate that epitomizes Thanksgiving at home. For those who are unfamiliar, Plymouth is a picturesque coastal town in...

Live Like A Kardashian for $7.998 million

Second Shelters 11/25 5:06A Elaine Raffel

This Studio City Italian Renaissance property was a KUWTK establishing shot stand-in. In the world of reality television, it’s not always easy to tell what’s real and what’s fake. Case in point:...

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North Texas tech firm with over 500 employees merges with Florida firm

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 12/2 8:18A Brian Womack

A sizable Dallas company is merging with a Florida firm in a deal involving hundreds of employees. Abeo Management Corp., which provides financial management services and...

DFW CORONAVIRUS TRACKER: North Texas reports fifth straight day of rising hospitalizations

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 12/2 3:03A Jozelyn Escobedo and Jake Harris

This story is available as part of a content partnership with WFAA-TV. For more local news, visit WFAA.com. North Texas marked its fifth straight day of rising...

Dallas insurance startup eyes nationwide expansion with new acquisition

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 12/1 6:33A Kevin Cummings

Following a $50 million Series B earlier this year, Dallas-based startup Bestow is planning to expand its services nation wide with the acquisition of a licensed insurance...

Vacant hospital in Dallas sells to Houston health care company

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 12/1 2:25A Ryan Salchert

The property was home to Walnut Hill Medical Center until 2017.

Nationwide lab adds new facility in Dallas, eyes over 100 hires

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 11/27 12:00A Catherine Leffert

MCI Diagnostic Center runs more than 2,000 tests, including COVID-19 and antibody testing.

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Can Local Food Feed Big Cities? Yes, if We Cut Down on Meat

Civil Eats 12/1 9:00P Lisa Held

This has been a banner year for local food. As the pandemic disrupted large-scale food processing and national and international supply chains , many consumers turned to local-food options like...

Release Day! A Marine for Christmas is LIVE!

The Making of a Home 12/1 2:14A Holly K. Ross

Today is the day! You can find the book on Amazon This is my first fiction book to self-publish and I am excited to see how this goes. All Dixie ever wanted was a home in the country with a family of...

Talk About It! The Biggest Hurdle in a Marriage

The Making of a Home 11/23 5:00A Holly K. Ross

On this Marriage Monday, I want to talk about the biggest hurddle you have had to overcome in your marriage. For me and my love, it has been communication. I am betting, that this has been yours. Even...

In Search of a ‘Regenerative’ Thanksgiving Turkey

Civil Eats 11/22 9:00P Twilight Greenaway

On a sunny day in October, Heidi Diestel holds her iPad up to offer me a good look at a flock of pastured turkeys at Diestel Family Ranch . When they see her at the fence, the large, black-feathered...

The Power Is Yours

The Making of a Home 11/20 11:20A Holly K. Ross

Thank God! My healing, your healing is not in anyway dependent upon the one who did the wounding! Think about that a minute. Your healing is not in anyway dependent upon the one who did the wounding....