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La Fiesta Soars Past $8 Million Mark with 2017 Season Gifting

Shelton Sings for Peace

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Top Stories: ➊ – So What's Up With This Texas Texting and Driving Ban? (Thursday), ➋ – Survey Result: The Most School-Spirited Elementary in Park Cities (Tuesday), ➌ – HP POLICE BLOTTER: September 11-17 (Monday), ➍ – The Ultimate Autumn Activity List for the DFW Area (Wednesday), ➎ – La Fiesta Soars Past $8 Million Mark with 2017 Season Gifting (Friday)

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City of Dallas Launches Public Engagement Process for First Cultural Plan in Over a Decade

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 9/23 5:00A Augustine Jalomo

This month, the City of Dallas, through its Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA), is launching a year-long process to create a cultural plan. The Dallas Cultural Planour first since 2002will analyze the...

La Fiesta Soars Past $8 Million Mark with 2017 Season Gifting

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 9/22 1:00P La Fiesta

La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas continued its support of Park Cities charitable organizations with a donation of $462,750 to 15 selected beneficiaries. The year-end contribution brings La Fiestas...

Related: La Fiesta Check Presentation to HP Arts Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter

Tens Of Millions Of Dollars Remain In Past Dallas Bond Programs

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 9/22 2:07P CBS Dallas / Fort Worth

DALLAS (CBS11) From streets to improvements at Dallas City Hall, records show there are still lots of incomplete projects listed in past bond programs, including one from 11...

Plus Size Model Search Coming To Dallas

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 9/22 9:29A CBS Dallas / Fort Worth

NEW YORK, New York (CBSDFW.COM) A nationwide plus size or size inclusive model search is making a stop in Big D next month. This project is giving a voice to millions of American women who represent...

So What's Up With This Texas Texting and Driving Ban?

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 9/21 9:00A Riley Heruska

As most of us probably know, Texas implemented a "no texting and driving" law that went into effect on September 1. It seems pretty straightforward, right? No more quick messages to friends while...

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Some of Emmy Winners You Need to Check Out

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 9/22 9:00A Riley Heruska

Last Sunday, CBS aired the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards, and there were dozens of great shows mentioned. However, with our busy schedules, we dont have time to watch them all. So, which ones do you...

Sold-Out Luxury And Supercar Showcase Drives Home A Whopping $30K For Salesmanship Club Of Dallas’...

My Sweet Charity 9/22 4:30A Ellery the Elf

Out at the Four Seasons Resort And Club Dallas at Las Colinas, a whopping 2,500 people gathered on Saturday, September 9, to enjoy some of the world s most exotic, luxury, and high-performance...

Sarah Hardin to Serve as Honorary Chair of DSOL Fashion Notes Luncheon

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 9/21 9:28A Deborah Brown

Averitt Family Members Co-Chair Event The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League will celebrate past, present, and future ladies of The League at the Fashion Notes Luncheon and Style Show on Monday, October...

Think Pink: October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 9/21 5:10A Shelia Huffman

The women of Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) are turning fellowship hall pink for the October meeting of Disciples Women to help encourage breast cancer awareness and early detection. ...

2017 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Team Handed Out A Whopping $462,750 To 15 Park Cities...

My Sweet Charity 9/21 4:30A Jeanne Prejean

Rebecca Gregory and Nancy Monning As the sun was slowly switching place with a perfect full moon on Thursday, September 7, the North Texas Food Bank ’s Harvest underwriters were gathering at Mud Hen...

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Wake Up, World!

Erin Schreyer's Leadership Life Legacy Blog 9/11 5:14A Erin Schreyer

While driving to a tennis match recently, traffic was abruptly halted. I was on the beltway around the city in the morning commuter rush, so I expected delays, but this was a complete stop. I couldn t...

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Shelton Sings for Peace

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 9/22 9:00A Anne Thomas

Students from Shelton School joined others around the world September 21st in observing the United Nations International Day of Peace. Montessori schools worldwide banded together for a special Sing...

Parish Episcopal School students take unique approach to military history lesson

Parish Episcopal School 9/21 10:18A

What does it look like? How does it feel? Parish students answer those questions in a military history class.

Sixth Grade Students Making a Difference in the Community

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 9/20 11:46A Melani Pippins

With the recent devastation to our neighbors in the south, there is an overwhelming desire to want to help without the knowledge of where to begin. Often, helping begins in our own backyard....

Survey Result: The Most School-Spirited Elementary in Park Cities

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 9/19 9:00A Riley Heruska

A few weeks ago, we asked our Park Cities BubbleLife members to give a shout out to the most school-spirited elementary they know. Today, we're announcing the results. And the winner is... Hyer...

Related: Vote for the Most Spirited Middle School Near You! Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter

Gene E. Phillips Activity Center opens at Parish Episcopal School

Parish Episcopal School 9/19 6:33A

Parish Episcopal School opens the doors to new possibilities and a Limitless future.

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Getting ready for Le Dîner en Blanc

Itty Bitty Foodies 9/19 9:46A Cheryl Collett, Itty Bitty Foodi

I'm looking for a white outfit for the upcoming Le Dîner en Blanc event on October 7th, 2017. What is Dîner en Blanc? Most people have never heard of exclusive soiree because it's the city's kept...

Easy Packed Lunch Ideas Your Kids Might Actually Like

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 9/13 9:00A Riley Heruska

Packing lunches for school kids is never easy, especially if you're packing for picky eaters. It's often tempting to just send kids off and let them fend for themselves in the school lunchline. The...

A New Butcher Shop Brings Texas Wagyu Beef and a Killer Patio to the Park Cities

Dallas Observer - Restaurants 9/11 11:00P

The old-school butcher shop revival has arrived in the Park Cities. After Deep Cuts opened in North Dallas last year and Burgundy Pasture Beef debuted its retail outlet,...

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Iconic Moments With Manolo Blahnik In Honor Of His Movie Premiere

DFW Style Daily 9/22 9:18A Milan Merlo

Premiering today in theaters worldwide, Manolo: the Boy Who Made Shoes for Lizards is an in-depth portrait of master shoe designer Manolo Blahnik and a behind-the-scenes look...

Best Friends Holly Peyton And Hannah Francis Launch Drifters Vintage

DFW Style Daily 9/21 5:00A Elena Alvarez

Autumn is the ideal time to fill the voids in our wardrobe left by your cutoffs with vintage goodies. Cue: Drifter’s Vintage. The Curated vintage shop was created by best...

StyleCon Taps Into Dallas’ Millennial Market

DFW Style Daily 9/19 5:00A Amber LaFrance

Calling all fashion and beauty lovers! The first-annual StyleCon is hitting Dallas this Saturday, Sept. 23. An army of young fashion and beauty obsessees will descend upon...

The Anti-Aging Ingredient You Should Know About: Marine Collagen

DFW Style Daily 9/15 6:00A Milan Merlo

When it comes to skincare, collagen is the basically the holy grail and a new formula hitting the markets is already making waves in the beauty industry. Marine collagen is...

Best In Dallas: Kelcher Entertainment Group Owners Dish on Dallas’ Best Filet, Old Fashioned, And...

DFW Style Daily 9/14 5:00A Kali Ah Yuen

The list goes on and on with another addition to Best in Dallas! Today, the native Dallasites behind uniquely crafted food and drinks of restaurants throughout the metroplex,...

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Lakehill Varsity and Middle School Football Open Seasons with Strong Wins

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 9/15 7:10A Gigi Ekstrom

The Lakehill Varsity Warrior football team ran their record to 2-0 on Friday with a 58-12 victory over Savoy. The Varsity Warriors were led by Ben Palmer and Gerard Franklin , who combined for...

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7733 Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX 75225, $695,000 2 beds, 1 bath

Trulia - Park Cities 9/22 9:00P

1182 sqft, 2 beds, 1 bath, single-family home in Dallas, TX - 75225

7246 Lupton Cir, Dallas, TX 75225, $1,675,000 3 beds, 3 baths

Trulia - Park Cities 9/21 9:00P

4500 sqft, 3 beds, 3 baths, single-family home in Dallas, TX - North Dallas

3538 Granada Ave, Dallas, TX 75205, $1,125,000 4 beds, 5 baths

Trulia - Park Cities 9/21 9:00P

3924 sqft, 4 beds, 5 baths, single-family home in Dallas, TX - 75205

4224 Belclaire Ave, Dallas, TX 75205, $3,495,000 5 beds, 7 baths

Trulia - Park Cities 9/21 9:00P

6600 sqft, 5 beds, 7 baths, single-family home in Dallas, TX - 75205

4113 Colgate Ave, Dallas, TX 75225, $1,699,000 5 beds, 5 baths

Trulia - Park Cities 9/21 9:00P

4723 sqft, 5 beds, 5 baths, single-family home in Dallas, TX - 75225

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Tenet Healthcare stock rises on news of possible sale

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/14 6:11A Korri Kezar

Facing shareholder pressure, for-profit hospital chain Tenet Healthcare Corp. (NYSE: THC) could be considering a sale. Citing “people familiar with the matter,” the Wall...

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The Best Gourmet Desserts Can be Found at Tango Bakery

Features 9/24 12:36P Liz Berry

Where else? In Garland, Texas, of course! Tango Bakery and Latino Ballroom | 2751 S. Garland Avenue | Garland, Texas 7541 I know already some might be thinking: Garland and Gourmet in the same...

A Great Local Day in Garland, Texas

Features 9/24 5:59A Liz Berry

Every day is a day for discovery and learning but this was especially true on Saturday in Garland, Texas. It was the day of the annual Live Well Go Green Health Expo. It was the day of the Chinese...

Take a Peek at How Green Energy Living Looks

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 9/21 7:00A Bernice Butler

The 2017 DFW Solar Tour will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 7, by the nonprofit North Texas Renewable Energy Group. The public is invited to visit select innovative homes and buildings...

Coca-Cola Sucks Wells Dry in Chiapas, Forcing Residents to Buy Water

Alternet 9/20 4:13A Martha Pskowski, Truthout

People sometimes walk two hours a day to get water. The water is disappearing in San Felipe Ecatepec, an Indigenous town three miles outside of San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, in southern Mexico....