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Top Stories: ➊ – 12-Year-Old: ‘You Killed A Really Good Man’ After Father Murdered In Believed Dallas Road Rage Incident (Thursday), ➋ – Protests Erupt In Park Cities (Monday), ➌ – Dallas Man Accused of Assaulting Officers With Crutch During Capitol Riot (Friday), ➍ – UP, HPISD Starting Pilot Program For Spring 2021 Athletic Season (Thursday), ➎ – Craving Spring: 5 Fashion Trends to Look Forward to (Thursday)

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Forest Park Medical Defendants To Be Sentenced in March

People Newspapers News 3/3 1:30A Bethany Erickson

A flurry of defendants who pleaded guilty to various fraud charges related to the now-defunct Forest Park Medical Center will be sentenced in mid-March, court documents show.

Abbott: ‘Time to Open Texas 100%’

People Newspapers News 3/2 9:17A Bethany Erickson

He'd been hinting at it for a week, but Tuesday afternoon in Lubbock, Gov. Greg Abbott declared victory on COVID-19.

Contactless Store Opens At Dallas Love Field

People Newspapers Business 3/2 9:04A Rachel Snyder

Hudson Nonstop – the first Hudson airport retail store of its kind featuring Amazon’s Just Walk Out Technology – opened last week at Dallas Love Field.

Dallas Love Field Again Wins ASQ Award

People Newspapers News 3/2 8:00A Staff Report

For the third year in a row, Dallas Love Field earned the Airport Service Quality Award for North American airports that serve between 15 and 25 million passengers per year,...

TxDOT Approves Northaven Trail Pedestrian Bridge Over U.S. 75

People Newspapers News 3/2 6:07A Bethany Erickson

Runners, cyclists, and walkers wishing to take Northaven Trail to the White Rock Creek Trail will soon be able to within the next two years.

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How to Dress in Subtle Luxury with Nordstrom

Tanya Foster 3/3 11:00P Tanya Foster

Hello! Today, let's look at how to dress in subtle luxury. If you've been following me for a while, then you know that when it comes to designer pieces, I love simplicity. I would rather splurge on an...

Rescue Pets Get Help at Home with CBD Hemp

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 3/3 6:28A Dana Cobb

With the monumental spike in rescue pet adoptions and foster applications during the pandemic, many people became first-time pet rescue owners and realized the unique nature of adjustment with rescue...

Take a look at Moments by Kelly Gowan

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 3/3 3:00A Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in G

Moments Gallery Wrap 30 x 40 Layers of resin, with texture and gold leaf on Birchwood Canvas Video URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxhybM4aqSY Moments is a part of a new resin mixed media series...

Related: Take a look at Buddha by Kiki Zais Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter

The Dallas Marriott Downtown

In DFW and Beyond 3/3 5:14A indfwfamily

The Dallas Marriott Downtown Right in the middle of Downtown Dallas is the Dallas Marriott Downtown. The hotel is the prime venue for travelers and families who want to take a break from their daily...

Mid-Week Musings | Vol. 13

Tanya Foster 3/2 11:00P Tanya Foster

Happy Wednesday! We are halfway through the week. It always goes by way faster than you think! So on today's volume of Mid-Week Musings I want to focus on what's in my cart. These are items that I...

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Advocacy Through Art

People Newspapers Community 2/26 4:00A Rachel Snyder

Artist and Estee Lauder executive Donald Robertson and his family only moved to the Park Cities from California in January, but he’s already using his talents to help the...

John Roach Dies At 87

People Newspapers Community 2/24 9:25A Rachel Snyder

Former Cowboys quarterback and University Park mayor from 1988 to 1992 John Roach died Feb. 18 at 87 but leaves an enduring legacy.

Letters to the Editors

People Newspapers Community 2/24 1:30A Staff Report

About the Police Log, the continuing use of euphemisms “Ne’er do well,” “rogue,” “troublemaker,” “scoundrel,” “delinquent,” “miscreant,” etc.

If You Build It, They Will Crumb

People Newspapers Community 2/23 11:00A Staff Report

Thanks to COVID-19 precautions, Girl Scouts teams won’t get to show off their engineering skills as part of the Galleria Dallas Cookie Box Creations contest this year - but...

Oh, We Did …

People Newspapers Community 2/19 7:30A Bethany Erickson

Princess Diana may have had a great deal to do with the way wedding gowns looked in the summer of 1982, but in 1981, she was anxiously awaiting her wedding, just like the...

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AcDec team wins state title, advances to nationals

Highland Park ISD News and Announcements 3/3 6:19A

The HPHS Academic Decathlon team won its fourth consecutive Texas State AcDec Championship Feb. 27, securing a spot to compete in the National AcDec competition in April.

COVID-19 Update

Highland Park ISD News and Announcements 3/2 12:05P

HPISD is aware of Governor's Executive Order that goes into effect Wed., March 10.

Protests Erupt In Park Cities

The Bagpipe Online 3/1 5:33P

Gallery | 6 Photos University of Texas student speaks in front of a crowd during a peaceful protest at Lakeside Drive. She, along with her brother, organized the protest in midst of the country...

The History Of Race In Dallas: Highland Park’s Past, Present And Future

The Bagpipe Online 3/1 9:11A Jeneta Nwosu, Staff Editor

“I said, ‘So, it’s a separate school system, in the middle of this other school system?’ It was unreal to me. People in Dallas are just used to this now. But to an outsider, I...

The History Of Race In Dallas: Black Movements, Part Two

The Bagpipe Online 3/1 5:39A Jeneta Nwosu, Staff Editor

“Where the process was messy, often explosive and ragtag in other cities, it was neat, corporate, carefully managed and efficiently repressive in Dallas.” Jim Schutze, The...

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The Mask Mandate: Should Texas Wineries Still Require Staff and Guests to Wear Masks

Texas Wine Lover 3/3 6:45A Robin English-Bircher

On Tuesday, March 2, 2021, Governor Abbott lifted all COVID restrictions in the state. He said, “It is clear from the recoveries, vaccinations, reduced hospitalizations, and safe practices that Texans...

Reddy Vineyards – Pioneers of Texas-Grown Wines Celebrate the Texas High Plains AVA

Texas Wine Lover 3/2 11:52P Jeff Cope

Subada and Vijay Reddy Texas just celebrated Texas Independence Day on March 2nd and Reddy Vineyards , a pioneer of Texas grape growers, exudes Texan pride. Reddy Vineyards is located in the Texas...

Soulmans Bar-B-Que Offers Homemade Goodness To-Go this Easter

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 3/2 7:55A Dana Cobb

Easter is a time for feasting and families everywhere are looking to celebrate the arrival of spring without the fuss. As a family-owned company for more than 40 years, Soulmans knows that keeping...

Enjoy a Wine & Wildflower Journey in the Texas Hill Country!

Texas Wine Lover 3/1 11:46P Jeff Cope

The most popular wine region in Texas is the Texas Hill Country, and the largest association of wineries in that region is Texas Hill Country Wineries . The association of over 50 wineries hosts...

Top four places to enjoy tiramisu at Dallas

Crave DFW 3/1 4:11A Steven Doyle

by Jeff Holder Dallas is synonymous to cowboys, assassination spot of Kennedy, Highland Park Village and some alluring online casinos . When it comes to Texas cuisine, people only think of the...

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Classic Easter outfits for littles

Krystal Schlegel 2/27 7:40P krystal

Here are my top picks for classic Easter outfits for littles if you are on the hunt for your baby bunnies! My outfit 1 : oversized button down shirt // Citizen jeans // gucci loafers // letter...

The Secret To Great Hair (w/Pantene)

Stephanie Taylor Jackson 2/25 1:09P Steph Taylor Jackson

This post was written in partnership with Pantene ! I am back again with a new Pantene product that I am loving. If you’ve followed my blog over the years, then you know my love for Pantene runs...

New Free Assembly Collection

Stephanie Taylor Jackson 2/23 1:59P Steph Taylor Jackson

Today I rounded up a few must shop items from the new Free Assembly collection at Walmart! I love how easy going and approachable this line is. Think elevated essentials that...

Discovering Verishop

Krystal Schlegel 2/20 7:22P krystal

If you are not yet familiar with Verishop , I wanted to share! I discovered the very cool site back in 2019 and love it for the selection of hard to find beauty brands and loungewear. They carry a lot...

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HP’s Hosch Takes 5A Breaststroke Title

People Newspapers Sports 3/2 5:21P Todd Jorgenson

Lindsey Hosch’s eye-opening regional time suggested she’s the best 5A breaststroke swimmer in Texas. Her breathtaking performance at the state meet proved it.

Turnovers Doom HP in Season-Ending Loss

People Newspapers Sports 3/2 4:05P Todd Jorgenson

The Scots fell to Kimball 57-48 in a Class 5A Region II semifinal on Tuesday, ending their season in the same round when they lost to Lancaster a year ago.

Lakehill's Katie Rich is the 2020 National Horseman All-American Champion

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 3/2 6:48A Jacqui Nickell

Lakehills own Katie Rich ('23) has been awarded the 2020 National Horseman All-American Champion in Junior Exhibitor Pleasure Driving and the 2020 American Saddle Horse Association Saddleseat...

Highland Park Lady Scots Soccer

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 3/2 4:15A kellyvalenti_e179369

The HP Lady Scots soccer team is back in action with a busy slate of games. The 9-0 Lady Scots are ranked #4 in Texas 5A girls soccer and #1 in the Dallas Morning News area 5A teams. They continue...

Top Scot: Visinsky Named District MVP

People Newspapers Sports 3/2 9:00A Todd Jorgenson

After crushing the District 13-5A competition this season, Highland Park was rewarded with plenty of individual accolades on the all-district team.

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Real Talk: Kelley Christian

People Newspapers Real Estate 3/1 1:30A Staff Report

Originally from the Phoenix area, Kelley Christian, now of Rogers Healey and Associates, arrived in Dallas to attend SMU, earning her bachelor’s in 2003.

Elevate Your Mood With A Home In Lake Highlands

Candy's Dirt 2/27 11:05P Amy Puchaty

Our Splurge: Cindy O Gorman with Ebby Halliday Preston Keller has listed 10023 Windledge Drive for $699,900. Whether it’s pandemic fatigue or the recent freeze, we can see why some Dallas homebuyers...

From Humble Beginnings to Humble Brags as Collin County Leader

Candy's Dirt 2/27 12:01A Shelby Skrhak

Ebby Halliday Realtors first began expanding “into the boonies” in the early 1970s. See More...

Beck Ventures Forms JV to Develop Upscale Apartments With McNutt, Frankfurt

People Newspapers Real Estate 2/24 9:18A Bethany Erickson

The partnership that forms Anthem Development, it seems, is a chance for history to come full circle.

ATW Corporation moves its headquarters to prestigious Greenhill Towers in Addison, TX

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 2/22 8:07A Dana Cobb

Richardson-based ATW Corporation is moving its headquarters to Addison, Texas. The company has leased a full floor at Greenhill Towers for a total of 26,127 square feet. ATW is the most diversified...

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Dallas-Fort Worth hoteliers' response to lifting mask mandate 'runs the gamut'

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/3 8:36A Bill Hethcock

Dallas-Fort Worth hotel and hospitality professionals are generally hopeful that lifting mask mandates and rolling back COVID restrictions on capacity in restaurants, bars,...

Texas is diverting thousands of COVID-19 vaccine doses away from Dallas County, Judge Jenkins says

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 3/1 7:41A Michael McCardel, Jason Whitely

"Dallas County has received from the federal government, but the state has shorted us 56,000 doses," said Judge Jenkins on Sunday’s Inside Texas Politics.

Why Is PCR Testing in COVID-19 Diagnosis Important?

Advance ER 2/28 9:55P

Diagnosing COVID-19 Through PCR Testing Advance ER now offers PCR testing for Covid19. with results available in minutes. This rapid Covid PCR testing uses Polymerase Chain...

DFW-based Six Flags sees financial results hit hard by pandemic

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 2/24 8:44A W. Scott Bailey

The Texas-based company sustained a net loss of more than $420 million as attendance at its parks all but vanished.

On-demand dental service startup expands to Dallas

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 2/24 6:39A Kevin Cummings

Kare Mobile is looking to expand nationwide with $250,000 in new funding. And it's eyeing Dallas for its first stop in Texas.

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New Donations to Black-Led Food and Land Groups Aim for True Reparations

Civil Eats 2/22 9:00P Ruth Terry, YES! Magazine

Last December, nonprofit executive director Malik Yakini received an unexpected call. The caller, a woman who resides in California, said she wanted to direct a sizeable portion of her inheritance to...

One Perfect Spot for Kids- Lehnis Train Museum, Brownwood, Texas

The Making of a Home 2/13 9:59A Holly K. Ross

When thinking of perfect places to tote a trio of grandkids on a road trip, Brownwood, Texas might not be the first place that pops in your head. However, Brownwood does have a lot to offer. One of...

Where to Eat in Galveston- Darlene’s Shrimp Shack

The Making of a Home 2/11 2:26A Holly K. Ross

If you are driving down 61 st street along Offats Bayou, you will see Darlene’s Shrimp Shack (a food truck) sitting pretty next to Aunt Margie’s Bait Shop and a shrimp boat named Darlene. If you are...

What To Do With A Critic?

The Making of a Home 2/10 4:46A Holly K. Ross

I have known for a good many years that you had to have thick skin when raising children. You know the saying, Three things don t lie: drunks, children, and yoga pants. Kids will speak out the truth...

It’s National Homemade Soup Day- Recipe!

The Making of a Home 2/4 3:31A Holly K. Ross

I am a huge fan of soup. It is the first meal I made solo at the age of five. Yes, I was five- you can read all about it here. My mom made this soup frequently and she taught me how. Soup comes in so...