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Top Stories: ➊ – 115 Men Arrested In Tarrant County Online Sex Trafficking Sting (Monday), ➋ – Seven ESD Seniors Recognized by National Merit Scholarship Program, One Named Semi-Finalist (Friday), ➌ – The Vuori Joggers I Can’t Stop Wearing (Saturday), ➍ – Meet Dallas’ New Debutante: Sister (Monday), ➎ – Van Gogh Artwork Looted by Nazis to Be Auctioned in New York (Friday)

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Van Gogh Artwork Looted by Nazis to Be Auctioned in New York

NBC DFW 10/15 9:17A Karen Matthews

What to Know The watercolor Wheatstacks by Vincent van Gough was seized by the Nazis during World War II and is expected to fetch $20 million or more according to Christie s...

Let’s lock UP to reduce crime and protect property! (Part II)

UP Texas News 10/15 6:29A

Additional information aimed at keeping University Park a safe place to live and work In the October Arbor we included a few quick things you and your...

City Council on 2021-10-19 5:00 PM - Oct 19, 2021

UP City Council Meeting Agenda 10/14 11:02P

The agenda for City Council on 2021-10-19 5:00 PM dated Tuesday, 19 October 2021 has been published. Access it here:...

Grab Your Wallets: NorthPark Adds New Shopping Experiences

People Newspapers Business 10/13 3:00A Staff Report

Just in time to get a leg up on that Christmas shopping, NorthPark Center has added some new merchants to embellish your shopping experiences. (Read time: 5 minutes)

North Texas Businesses Reviewing Competing Federal And State COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 10/12 12:21P News From CBS Channel 11 KTVT –

DALLAS FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) At Southwest Office Systems in Fort Worth, there is no company requirement their 42 employees get vaccinated against Covid-19. Vince Puente who...

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The Vuori Joggers I Can’t Stop Wearing

Brighton The Day 10/16 4:00A Brighton Keller

Where do I even begin with the Vuori Performance Joggers?! They re the PERFECT jogger in every way. From comfort to style to function, they literally check all the boxes! You...

Those Van Goghs at the DMA? They’ve never been together before. Ever.

Art&Seek 10/15 11:23A Jerome Weeks

? 1. Why is Van Gogh and the Olive Groves not just another bunch of oil paintings on display? Yes, they re a bunch of van Gogh paintings on display, and as Nicole Myers, the Dallas Museum of Art s...

Fall Staples from Nordstrom

Brighton The Day 10/15 8:49A Brighton Keller

Every fall and winter I have a sweater and/or a pair of boots that I end up wearing over and over and over again. Usually, these items are something I find at Nordstrom...

7 Practical Truths to Reach for When Mom Guilt Hits Hard

Brighton The Day 10/15 4:44A Brighton Keller

Y all, I am SO excited about today s blog post. I ve been following She Works His Way for years now and became a member so I could be surrounded by amazing women who are...

Gifts for the Home with Walmart

Tanya Foster 10/15 1:00A Tanya Foster

Hello and TGIF! We finally made it to the weekend - YIPPEE! Can you believe we are halfway through October? This means that it's time to start thinking about the holidays already. Eek! My advice is...

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Search on For Passengers of 9/11’s Flight 49

People Newspapers Community 10/16 1:03P Bethany Erickson

On 9/11, 38 international flights descended in Gander, Newfoundland, and the 7,000 passengers aboard those flights immediately doubled the population of the small town. One...

HP Celebrates Reopening of Douglas, Fairfax Parks

People Newspapers Community 10/16 10:42A Rachel Snyder

The town of Highland Park celebrated the re-opening of Douglas and Fairfax Parks Saturday. (Read time:

WhatsApp? Technology Keeps Ministry Going

People Newspapers Community 10/15 4:00A Amber Billops

As the coronavirus pandemic spread globally and businesses began shifting to remote work or shutting down, whether temporarily or permanently, Orphan Outreach Marketplace took...

Trains at NorthPark Railcar Orders Open Now

People Newspapers Community 10/12 10:42A Staff Report

For many, the holiday season just wouldn't be complete without a visit to the Trains at NorthPark exhibit -- and it's time to own your own little piece of it. (Read time: 2.1...

Neighbors on the Move: New Gigs for Williams, Kleinman, and the Rawlings

People Newspapers Community 10/11 4:00A Bethany Erickson

Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Preston Hollow’s Todd Williams to the Texas Commission on Community College Finance.

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Calling All Father Figures: Mentoring Opportunities Available

People Newspapers Schools 10/16 12:45P Staff Report

Dallas ISD is looking for dads -- and father figures -- to take advantage of opportunities to be mentors and leaders on local campuses with a Dads Draft Day Oct. 23. (Read...

Bill and Kim Shaddock Commit $6M to SMU Cox School of Business

People Newspapers Schools 10/15 2:05P Rachel Snyder

A $6 million from Kim and Bill Shaddock will establish Shaddock Hall as part of SMU’s renovation of the Cox School of Business. (Read time: 2.3 minutes)

Seven ESD Seniors Recognized by National Merit Scholarship Program, One Named Semi-Finalist

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 10/15 3:00A The Episcopal School of Dallas

Of the 1.5 million entrants, some 50,000 with the highest PSAT scores qualify for recognition in the National Merit Scholarship Program each year. Last week during daily worship, The Episcopal School...

Crowning Queen Delaney and King Kevin

People Newspapers Schools 10/15 6:02A Staff Report

The week may have had a rainy start, but nobody -- nobody -- rains on the Hillcrest homecoming parade and festivities.

Third-Annual Pin It On Ceremony Celebrates Bond Between ESD's Ninth and Fifth Graders

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 10/14 3:00A The Episcopal School of Dallas

Three years ago during The Episcopal School of Dallas's plans of uniting as One Campus, One Community, student advisory leaders brainstormed a way to unite the three divisions. The result? A ceremony...

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2021 Lone Star International Wine Competition – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 10/14 12:37P Jeff Cope

The Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association hosted the 38th Annual Lone Star International Wine Competition (LSIWC) on October 6-7 in Grapevine, Texas. The competition is the oldest wine competition...

2022 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Results – Texas Wineries

Texas Wine Lover 10/12 2:09P Jeff Cope

The 13th Annual San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Wine Competition was held from October 4-6, 2021. The award-winning wines were selected by an impressive panel that judged over 900 entries. Over 300...

Grilling Grannies Make Smokin Appearance At Upcoming Festival

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 10/12 8:22A Cynthia Smoot

Four fiery ladies will be featured in a unique competition at the World Food Championships event in Dallas this November, but they will not be whipping up your stereotypical granny cooking. Instead,...

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William Chris Vineyards Opens 2021 Artist Blend Label Contest

Texas Wine Lover 10/8 12:18P Jeff Cope

William Chris Vineyards (WCV) has announced they are accepting submissions for the Annual 2021 Artist Blend Label contest which runs through October 31, 2021. During the submission window, artists can...

Catch Specials At Sheraton Dallas Hotel For Red River Rivalry Weekend Oct. 8-9

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 10/7 12:48P Culver Public Relations

Sheraton Dallas Hotel is pouring up specials for the Red River Rivalry Showdown this weekend. Guests in town for the game, locals who need a venue to watch the showdown on TV, or those who are only...

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CARDIGAN AND GRAPHIC TEE PLUS MY FAVORITE CARDIGANS UNDER $100

The Middle Page 10/17 3:42A Cathy Williamson

CARDIGAN AND GRAPHIC TEE PLUS MY FAVORITE CARDIGANS UNDER $100 Oooops, I did it again! I completely messed up on my posting schedule this last week! I know you all probably don t care, but I feel like...

RIBBED KNIT DRESS

The Middle Page 10/13 3:02A Cathy Williamson

RIBBED KNIT DRESS Hello, my friends! I hope you all are doing well! I am sorry that I am off schedule this week but I have a great excuse. My son and daughter-in-law who live in Ohio came in on Friday...

SHOPBOP SALE

Style of Sam 10/13 1:00A Sam

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The Classic Bridal Jewelry I’m Loving for All Things Wedding

Color and Chic 10/11 11:24A Hoang-Kim

One aspect of the wedding I m so excited about is my bridal jewelry! I have been a fan of earrings for the longest time. I started competing in pageants in my early teens and earrings were always a...

Pumpkin Pics + Target Finds

The Sister Studio 10/9 11:20P Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday, friends! We are at a cabin in Oklahoma about to eat breakfast and then pack up and head home. We had a nice little, much needed weekend away! Earlier in the week, the kids and I took...

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High School Football Scoreboard: Oct. 16

People Newspapers Sports 10/15 8:29P Staff Report

How did local teams fair this week? Check out our high school football scoreboard.

HP Offense Clicks in Rout Over Bulldogs

People Newspapers Sports 10/15 6:16P Todd Jorgenson

The Scots parlayed a fast start into their first blowout victory of the season, rolling past McKinney North 59-24 on Friday. (Read time: 3.9 minutes)

Gallery: Highland Park vs. McKinney North

People Newspapers Sports 10/15 6:15P Contributor

After a string of seesaw tussles and close calls, Highland Park could breathe a little easier on Friday, rolling past McKinney North 59-24.

Gallery: Highland Park Tennis vs. Cleburne

People Newspapers Sports 10/15 11:44A Chris McGathey

The Scots rolled to a 10-0 win over Cleburne on Tuesday in the bi-district round of the playoffs, then followed that up with an identical 10-0 shellacking of Hallsville on...

Scots Double Up on District XC Titles

People Newspapers Sports 10/15 10:00A Todd Jorgenson

Highland Park showcased its depth by sweeping the boys and girls team titles at the District 13-5A cross country meet on Thursday. (Read time: 1.5 minutes)

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These Ebby Halliday Companies VP Are Helping Keep a Legacy Alive

Candy's Dirt 10/16 1:01A Shelby Skrhak

Carolyn Rosson (left) and Malinda Brownlee Howell at the Ebby Halliday Companies Home Office Training Center in Plano The great thing about being a 76-year old company is the automatic credibility and...

Developer Acquires Forest Lane Office Campus

People Newspapers Real Estate 10/14 12:03P Rachel Snyder

Centurion American Development Group acquired a 20-acre site on Forest Lane west of U.S. Highway 75 that includes the former CompuCom Systems headquarters and surrounding...

Go Here: Open Houses to Check Out Oct. 15-17

People Newspapers Real Estate 10/14 10:15A Maddie Spera

Ready to find your dream home this weekend? Check these out! (Read time: 4.1 minutes)

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Briggs Freeman Announces Partnership With Peerage Realty Partners

People Newspapers Real Estate 10/13 6:47A Staff Report

A Dallas real estate fixture since 1960, Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International announced Wednesday that Toronto-based Peerage Realty Partners had acquired a "substantial...

Park Cities House of the Month: 3508 McFarlin Boulevard

People Newspapers Real Estate 10/7 6:00A Staff Report

Step inside this stunning, redesigned 5,730-square-foot estate on an oversized 90-foot lot in an ideal location.

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Giving Thanks for Better Health

Advance ER 10/15 2:05A

How Gratitude For Your Health Can Improve Your Health It s the season of giving giving to our community and loved ones but also showing thanks for what we have. After almost...

Verily, part of Google parent, to open operations hub in DFW, could hire 115 in little more than...

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 10/14 7:58A Brian Womack

Verily expects to hire as many as 115 employees by the end of 2022 -- with the capacity to expand.

Judge bars United from putting unvaccinated workers on leave

Spectrum Local News Health 10/14 12:26A Associated Press

The restraining order expires Oct. 26.

Parents and students sue multiple North Texas school districts

Spectrum Local News Health 10/13 7:04A Ashley Claster

Families living in four different North Texas school districts are suing their schools on a federal level due to COVID safety.

Survivors try to pull breast cancer screening rates out of pandemic slump

Spectrum Local News Health 10/13 12:19A Brian Scott

Annual mammogram rates fell by nearly 90% during the pandemic, experts fear, putting countless patients at risk of not catching problems early.

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Fast Food and Grocery Giants Promise to Sell ‘Better’ Chicken—Is it Enough?

Civil Eats 10/13 10:00P Lisa Held

This summer, it seemed like things might be looking up for the more than 9 billion chickens that get fattened up quickly inside crowded barns before being processed into fried...

5 Reasons Rosemary Should Grow In Your Garden

The Making of a Home 10/12 3:03P Holly K. Ross

What s your favorite herb? This is probably the question I am asked most often. I couldn t pick a favorite herb- possibly a Top 10 list, but never a favorite. Rosemary is an...

Dividing Perennials- Now Is The Time

The Making of a Home 10/7 7:20A Holly K. Ross

Fall- the perfect time to divide perennials in the South. Fall is a great time of the year to thin out perennials that grew over the summer season. In the lives of perennials,...

Lettuce Get Planting! How To Grow Lettuce In Texas

The Making of a Home 10/6 8:21A Holly K. Ross

Growing Lettuce in Texas and Varieties of Lettuce That Grow Well In The Heat Why Grow Lettuce There are some nasty rumors going around about lettuce. I hear that it is really...