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Top Stories: ➊ – 5 New Restaurants Opening in Dallas (Monday), ➋ – 4 Recent Restaurant Closures Dallas Diners Need to Know (Monday), ➌ – Dallas County Reports First Human Case of West Nile Virus in 2020 (Friday), ➍ – A Bright Beauty on Belclaire in the French Streets (Sunday), ➎ – Beauty And The Beach, Why Port Aransas Is The Comeback Kid Of The Gulf Coast (Tuesday)

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AMC Plans To Open 100+ About U.S. Theaters By August 20, Including Several North Texas Locations

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 8/13 1:34A CBS Dallas / Fort Worth

NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) AMC Theaters has announced that it plans to reopen approximately two-thirds of its U.S. locations by September 3. And 100+ U.S. theaters, including more than half-a-dozen in...

Texas High School Football Coaches Say Statistics Show Teams Can Play Safely During Pandemic

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 8/11 2:59P CBS Dallas / Fort Worth

NORTH TEXAS (CBDSFW.COM) Duncanville High School senior Roderick Daniels has spent the last several months grinding for fall football. The star receiver, committed to Baylor...

Laughter League offers FREE interactive, educational circus experience for kids

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 8/9 9:34A Kathy Beazley

On Sunday, August 16, 10:00 a.m ., Laughter League, in partnership with Bishop Arts Theatre Center and the Dallas City of Learning, will bring Circo Metropolis , a free interactive, educational circus...

City Council on 2020-08-11 12:00 PM - Aug 11, 2020

UP City Council Meeting Agenda 8/7 4:36A

The agenda for City Council on 2020-08-11 12:00 PM dated Tuesday, 11 August 2020 has been published. Access it here:...

Dallas County Reports First Human Case of West Nile Virus in 2020

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 8/6 7:20P

Dallas County Health and Human Services reported Thursday the first human case of West Nile virus this year in Dallas County is a resident of Highland Park in the 75205 ZIP...

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Kendra Scott Celebrates National Nonprofit Day with 108 Philanthropy Events

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 8/12 5:44A ewalsh

Since starting her company in 2002, Kendra Scott has been committed to giving back. The brands flagship program Kendra Gives Back , invites local charities and individuals to host in-store shopping...

Take a look at Sunset in the Canyon by Ruth Francis

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 8/11 2:00P Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in G

SUNSET IN THE CANYON Gallery Wrap 20 x 16? Acrylic The actual color of the sunset that evening was so vivid. It was fire red. But strangely it lacked the normal orange color that you see in the...

Texas Womens Foundation Announces Virtual Viewpoints: Celebrating Black Philanthropy

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 8/11 6:40A Juliette DC

Texas Women's Foundation invites the community to its Virtual Viewpoints: Celebrating Black Philanthropy program on Thursday, August 20, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. This informative program is free, but...

Discover the Power of Prevention featuring Laura Baugh

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 8/11 4:32A Cynthia Smoot

On September 16, Recovery Resource Center will present a morning with former LPGA golfer, Laura Baugh. Just recently celebrating her twenty-third year sober, Laura Baugh will share her experiences as...

Kathy Fielder Boutique Offers Kids Face Masks Theyll Actually Wear

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 8/10 12:10P Cynthia Smoot

Masks. Yes, kids need to wear one. Kathy Fielder Boutique is offering great masks for kids in terms of fit, style, and color. Convincing kids to wear masks can be a challenge, so parents want to...

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But…What Comes Next Changes Everything

Erin Schreyer's Leadership Life Legacy Blog 8/6 6:07A Erin Schreyer

As I type this, my son is in the midst of military leader training. As opposed to the lazy days of summer where fun and relaxation could be prioritized, he is now running in the heat, pushing his...

Safe Places

The MOAT Blog (Park Cities Resident Kay Wyma) 8/1 4:33A Kay

A friend touched base yesterday, checking in to see how we re doing. She was such an encouragement as she entered into our sphere while welcoming me into hers. We laughed, we...

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Park Place Cares gives students backpacks with school supplies

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 8/12 10:15A David Alvey

Back to School is an exciting time for students. But the 2020-21 school year is especially fraught with uncertainty. Many parents in Dallas County are struggling financially from the economic impact...

The University Park Public Library Offers New Services

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 8/7 11:51A Sharon Perry

The University Park Public Library is open and ready to serve our residents with new services. Whether you prefer to drop by in person or you like the convenience of our curbside service, we offer a...

Uplift Education Will Provide State-Funded Incentive Pay to High-Performing Teachers through...

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 8/3 4:00A Local News

Uplift Education was awarded to be in the first cohort of the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program to provide state-funded incentive pay to high-performing teachers. Uplift anticipates 136 of...

Related: Uplift Education Will Provide State-Funded Incentive Pay to High-Performing Teachers Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter

Elementary Principal Update

armstrong.hpisd.org 8/10 10:09A

HPISD Additional Reopening Information: Elementary Level

armstrong.hpisd.org 8/10 10:07A

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4 Recent Restaurant Closures Dallas Diners Need to Know

Eater Dallas 8/10 7:24A Amy McCarthy

Mille Lire closed in June after a tumultuous year. | Mille Lire/Facebook A running round-up of the city’s dearly departed eateries Dallas’s dining scene moves at a lightning-fast pace, which means...

5 New Restaurants Opening in Dallas

Dallas Observer (Openings & Closings) 8/9 11:00P

Here’s your roundup of restaurants that have recently opened and closed in Dallas and the surrounding cities. Peggy Sue’s BBQ has closed, CultureMap reports. It’s been an...

Six Dallas Restaurant Openings Diners Need to Know About Right Now

Eater Dallas 8/5 7:00A Brittanie Shey

Ngon Vietnamese Bistro serves up comfort food on Greenville Avenue | Ngon / Facebook Score creative tacos, spicy seafood, and more at these new spots Dallas is home to literally hundreds of...

Reveal for 2020 DFW Restaurant Week

Crave DFW 8/4 7:25A Steven Doyle

DFW Restaurant Week 2020 officially kicks off the week of Aug. 31–Sept 6 (we have the full list below), with most restaurants extending participation for additional weeks, through Sept. 27. Select...

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Middle School 7on7 League Play in Sept

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 8/12 10:00A Shawn Smith

Texas Elite 7on7 will have Middle School 7on7 League night starting Sept 21st in Dallas. This is open to all Middle School teams in current 7th or 8th Grade. More info on 7on7 Football League night is...

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Greenwich Manor Of Empire State Builder Asks $8.295M

Second Shelters 8/12 10:55P Amy Puchaty

Paul Starrett, the man behind the Empire State Building among many other New York icons, created one of his own at 29 Hillside Road in Greenwich, Connecticut. And it could be yours to the tune of...

Beauty And The Beach, Why Port Aransas Is The Comeback Kid Of The Gulf Coast

Second Shelters 8/11 12:30A Amy Puchaty

Port Aransas is a beachy Texas town due east of Corpus Christi. It sits on the quiet shores of Mustang Island. And for those looking for a beach home, it’s the comeback kid of the Gulf Coast . ...

A Bright Beauty on Belclaire in the French Streets

Candy's Dirt 8/9 1:01A Shelby Skrhak

The tagline for luxury builder Ellen Grasso and Sons Homes is A house that feels like home, and it s so true for this beautifully classic Highland Park home at 4536 Belclaire Ave. See More...

Brilliant In Buckhead By Stokesman Luxury Homes

Second Shelters 8/6 7:46A Amy Puchaty

Living in the South comes with its perks, including some of the best builders around. And this Buckhead stunner by Stokesman Luxury Homes is just that – a brilliant display of modern Southern living,...

Beverly Drive Estate Up for Bid by Concierge Auctions In Cooperation With Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s...

Candy's Dirt 8/6 1:01A Shelby Skrhak

Completely reimagined by L.A.-based design firm Maienza-Wilson in 2015, 3204 Beverly Drive located in exclusive Highland Park will auction online next month via Concierge Auctions in cooperation with...

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How Halo Health Systems digitizes the medical drug and device trial process

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/13 4:54A Kevin Cummings

Whether it’s creating a vaccine or even developing a new treatment for a common condition, clinical trials of drugs and medical devices are a costly and lengthy process. And...

Construction Update 7.7.20

Katy Trail Dallas 8/7 4:46A Lauren Whitson

Yesterday more than 40 trees were planted along the Katy Trail, and that’s not even the half of it! We... Read More The post Construction Update 7.7.20 appeared first on Katy...

Taysha Gene Therapies $95M Series B brings biotech to the clinic

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/5 7:17A Kevin Cummings

After announcing its launch with a large Seed round in April, a Dallas-based biotech startup has landed one of the largest funding rounds of the year so far to grow and bring...

Dallas health insurance startup Take Command Health lands $2M funding round

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/5 4:57A Kevin Cummings

The pandemic has exposed a number issues in the country’s health care system. And this has created the opportunity for a local startup developing a solution to grow during the...

Related: Dallas startup focused on insurance, Take Command Health, raises $2M Dallas Business Journal (Health Care)

DFW Coronavirus Tracker: Collin County reports a record-high case total

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/5 4:23A Jozelyn Escobedo

Collin County reported its highest coronavirus case total to date on Tuesday, with 318 new cases. The county's previous high was 180 new cases on July 6. The county also...

Related: DFW Coronavirus Tracker: Dallas County reports 518 new cases and 7 deaths Dallas Business Journal (Health Care)

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Just What the Doctor Ordered: Produce Prescriptions are More Important—and Popular—Than Ever.

Civil Eats 8/12 10:00P Andy Hirschfeld

Since 2019, the VeggieRX produce prescription program in Chicago has offered food-insecure residents with diet-related illnesses free local produce every week. Patients receive prescriptions from...

Farming is an Act of Social Justice at Woven Roots Farm

Civil Eats 8/11 10:00P Lise Metzger

The first community supported agriculture (CSA) pickup of the 2020 summer season at Woven Roots Farm in Tyringham, Massachusetts, was a joyous event. Pickup procedures were different, to be sure:...

Fort Worth Summer Bucket List

Eat this Fort Worth 8/5 10:58A Josie

We ve just about made it through the weirdest summer ever. Just because it s hot as heck doesn t mean we we still can’t enjoy ourselves. Our family has been doing our best to keep busy despite the...

Social Distancing On Clean Air Action Day

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/4 4:00A Bernice Butler

Due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. Clean Air Action Day, the annual celebration of environmental awareness put on by Air North Texas will be observed differently this year. The City of Dallas...

And Now for Some Good News: 20 Inspiring Food and Agriculture Stories

Civil Eats 8/2 10:00P The Civil Eats Editors

To say that 2020 has been a rough year so far is the most extreme of understatements. We are living through a global pandemic taking lives, forcing us apart, and wreaking havoc on the economy and the...

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