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Top Stories: ➊ – Dallas firm eyes 're-imagining of University Park' through luxury multifamily development (Sunday), ➋ – PCCI: Park Cities ZIP Code Among 12 In County To Reach Herd Immunity (Saturday), ➌ – Follow Along For Election Night Results (Saturday), ➍ – High School Students, Parents Weigh Options After Graduation (Monday), ➎ – Lake’s Baptism Day (Sunday)

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North Texas School Districts Facing Possible Lawsuits Over Mask Policies

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 5/7 2:28P News From CBS Channel 11 KTVT –

FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) Parents in at least three North Texas school districts filed court petitions this week connected to mask policies that remain in place for students,...

State Vaccine Efforts Shift

People Newspapers News 5/7 7:00A Bethany Erickson

After President Joe Biden announced that the country would begin a shift from mass vaccination efforts to more tailored options in more neighborhoods, Texas health officials...

Texas Lawmakers Propose Electricity Market Bailout After Winter Storm

People Newspapers News 5/7 5:00A Staff Report

Lawmakers argue that spreading costs through the whole market — which will get passed through to consumers’ bills — is necessary to stabilize the state’s electricity market...

Dallas Love Field Launches COVID-19 Testing, Vaccine Site

People Newspapers News 5/7 2:53A Staff Report

The City of Dallas Department of Aviation and MCI Diagnostic Center have partnered to bring a COVID-19 testing and vaccine site to Dallas Love Field.

Dallas Police Ask For Help Locating Missing Man

People Newspapers News 5/6 5:07P Staff Report

Dallas police are asking for the public's help in finding a man who was last seen between Inwood Road and West Mockingbird Lane early Thursday morning.

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Alto Goes Artsy: Alto And Gray Malin Team Up For Art Cars

People Newspapers Life 5/7 9:00A Staff Report

Drivers in Dallas, Houston, and Los Angeles may notice the work of renowned photographer and Dallas native Gray Malin thanks to a collaboration with ridesharing company Alto.

Enjoy Italy All Day at Caffé Lavazza

People Newspapers Life 5/7 8:07A Kersten Rettig

In Italy, shopkeepers and businesses take Riposa, a rest, in mid-afternoon to recharge with an espresso, and few bites of pastry. Now that Caffé Lavazza has opened in Dallas...

Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in Grapevine Featured Artist, Sara Joseph

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 5/6 1:00P Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in G

Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary Framed 36 x 24? Polymer Clay on Multimedia Board This work attempts to capture the moment in time when, in an instant, everything pertaining to man changed. It was the...

Related: Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in Grapevine Featured Artist, Jill Danahey Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter

Graduation Gifts & Sales Alert

Tanya Foster 5/6 12:00P Tanya Foster

Yay for the Class of 2021! Students get to graduate in person this year - yippee. This means it’s time to start gathering ideas of what to give the graduate! It's important to get the perfect gift to...

2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Raffle’s Six Luxury Packages Revealed

My Sweet Charity 5/6 4:30A Jeanne Prejean

Double Down Against Cancer* The Cattle Baron’s Baronesses had a lovely day on the Four Season’s golf course Monday for the CBB Golf Tournament . Luckily, the final team played the 18 th hole before...

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Central Market Seeking Shoppers Who Sheltered From the Storm

People Newspapers Community 5/6 12:08P Staff Report

It won't be long before the Central Market at Preston Road and Royal Lane will reopen after being shuttered for more than a year after an EF3 tornado barreled through Preston...

Pajamas For Seniors Hosting Mother’s Day Tea and Drive-Thru

People Newspapers Community 5/6 3:00A Staff Report

Pajamas for Seniors is gearing up for a Mother’s Day tea and drive through from 10-11:30 a.m. Friday at the Preston of the Park Cities at 5917 Sherry Lane.

2021 Pool Passes On Sale in the Park Cities

People Newspapers Community 5/3 1:26P Rachel Snyder

School’s almost out and summer’s almost here. That means it’s time to get your pool passes lined up for the season!

United We Stand: Parade Scheduled

People Newspapers Community 5/3 2:30A William Taylor

A year after its COVID-19 cancelation, the Rotary Club of the Park Cities expects the Fourth of July Parade to return this summer.

Finding Grace at Taco Bell?

People Newspapers Community 4/30 5:00A William Taylor

The King James Version wording of this text came to mind as I thought about how Deirdre Hairston has described her ejection by police from Mass in March for refusing to wear a...

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HP ranked among the Best U.S. and Texas High Schools

Highland Park ISD News and Announcements 5/7 9:58A

U.S. News released its 2021 high school rankings, and HPHS earns a spot on the national and state lists.

Sotello, Luna Among Principal of the Year Nominees

People Newspapers Schools 5/6 6:30A Staff Report

Hillcrest High School principal Joseph Sotello is among six secondary Dallas ISD principals nominated for Principal of the Year, and Nathan Adams Elementary principal Adrian...

Happenings on the Hill

People Newspapers Schools 5/6 2:30A William Taylor

Maybe this spring’s graduation speaker wouldn’t mind if audience members look at their phones and “swipe right” instead of listening closely to her commencement address on May...

AcDec teams win at state meet

Highland Park ISD News and Announcements 5/5 10:42A

HPHS teams took first place in three events and second place in one event at the UIL 5A Academic State Meet May 1, and team members earned a total of seven individual honors.

Related: Scots and Lady Scots gymnastic teams place in top 10 at state meet. Highland Park ISD News and Announcements

HPHS Student Nominated In DSM High School Musical Theatre Awards

People Newspapers Schools 5/4 11:09A Staff Report

Highland Park High School John Paul Berry is among the nominees for a best actor award for the 10th-annual Dallas Summer Musicals High School Musical Theatre Awards (DSM...

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How to Wash and Dry Wine Glasses

Texas Wine Lover 5/6 11:46P Jeff Cope

Some links are affiliate links meaning at no additional cost to you, this site may get a small commission if you make a purchase . This post has been a long time in coming. Way back when we started...

Potbelly Sandwich Shop Celebrates Nurses with National Nurses Week Deal

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 5/5 5:40A Jessica Tcholakov

To celebrate National Nurses Week, Potbelly Sandwich Shop is offering a free cookie or a free regular fountain drink to nurses with the order of any entrée from Thursday, May 6 through Wednesday, May...

Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott Scores a Big Stake in Drew Brees’s Sports Bar Chain

Eater Dallas 5/4 6:18A Brittanie Shey

Dak Prescott | Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images Plus, Eataly debuts a new all-day cafe this week and more DFW dining intel Welcome to AM Intel in the time of coronavirus, a round-up of the city’s...

Eataly Dallas to Debut New Caffè Lavazza on First Floor, Opens May 6 at 5 p.m.

Crave DFW 5/3 6:39A Steven Doyle

NEW YORK, NY AUGUST 02: Atmosphere at the Eataly Downtown NY Ribbon Cutting on August 2, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Eataly Downtown) On May 6, 2021 at 5 p.m,...

Texas Fine Wine Media Event

Texas Wine Lover 4/30 1:18A Robin Clark

Denise Clarke, a Certified Wine Educator and Sommelier, helped facilitate a Texas Fine Wine media event last week at Spicewood Vineyards. Texas Fine Wine is comprised of four Texas Hill Country...

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Chic at Every Age // Curateur Summer 2021

Style of Sam 5/7 1:00A Sam

[show_shopthepost_widget id="4452129"] The post Chic at Every Age // Curateur Summer 2021 appeared first on Style of Sam | DFW Fashion Blog .

FARM RIO- THE MOST FUN AND COLORFUL PRINTS

The Middle Page 5/4 2:43A Cathy Williamson

FARM RIO-THE MOST FUN AND COLORFUL PRINTS Hello, friends! I hope you all had a great weekend! Mine was exactly as I hoped it would be, very low-key. Our biggest event was helping my mom switch her...

Lake’s Baptism Day

Krystal Schlegel 5/2 10:35A krystal

Filled with love and family, Lake s baptism day was so special! We are so grateful that our friend and pastor Matt Tuggle was able to marry us and baptize Lake. We began at Highland Park United...

Vacation Style Guide

Krystal Schlegel 4/29 11:07A krystal

After our vacation, thought it would be fun to share a what to pack for Florida packing list! Here are a few effortlessly stylish pieces to have for a beach destination! Turn on your JavaScript to...

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Fawcett, Rutledge Run Fourth at State

People Newspapers Sports 5/8 12:00A Todd Jorgenson

Highland Park senior Cameron Fawcett narrowly missed a medal in two events on Friday at the Class 5A state track and field meet in Austin.

Panthers Blank Adamson in Playoff Series

People Newspapers Sports 5/7 12:00P Todd Jorgenson

With two shutouts in less than 24 hours, Hillcrest cruised past Adamson and into the second round of the Class 5A Region II baseball playoffs.

Rangers Top Rival for Rugby State Title

People Newspapers Sports 5/7 10:00A Todd Jorgenson

For the first time in more than a decade, Jesuit brought home a state rugby championship when it defeated rival Strake Jesuit on May 1 in Houston.

HP Recipients Among DUC Rowers With Varsity Letters

People Newspapers Sports 5/7 3:00A Todd Jorgenson

Earning a varsity letter through sports or other school-sanctioned extracurricular activities has carried honor and prestige for generations.

HP, Jesuit Eye Rematch at State Tourney

People Newspapers Sports 5/6 12:00A Todd Jorgenson

Local rivals Highland Park, ESD, and Jesuit are once again semifinalists at this weekend's Texas High School Lacrosse League state tournament.

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Webinar on COVID Impact on Evictions Offered May 11

People Newspapers Real Estate 5/7 4:03A Staff Report

The Institute for Urban Policy Research, in partnership with the Texas Tenants Union, will provide a webinar to explore the impact of eviction protections on tenants in Dallas...

Home Alone? Dallas-Fort Worth Ranks Third for Solo Buyers

People Newspapers Real Estate 5/6 11:04A Bethany Erickson

If you like it, you can put a keyring on it. A recent study by the wellness publication eachnight found that Dallas-Fort Worth ranks third when it comes to having properties...

Go Here: Open Houses To Check Out May 8 and 9

People Newspapers Real Estate 5/6 10:00A Staff Report

You know what Mom needs? A whole new house. Call it the ultimate Mother's Day present -- and we have plenty to choose from in this week's look at open houses in the Park...

Meet William Caruth, Dallas’ Original Real Estate Mogul

People Newspapers Real Estate 5/6 9:00A Staff Report

If you've been anywhere in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow, there's a good chance you've stood on land that was owned by the Caruth family at some point.

Luxury Design Firm Announces Rebranding

People Newspapers Real Estate 5/5 10:58A Staff Report

The makeovers Botond Laszlo's company provides are still marvelous, but he thinks a rebranding better reflects how much his firm - and clientele - have evolved.

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Texas pediatric care providers urged to prepare to vaccinate kids 12-15

Spectrum Local News Health 5/8 2:16A Craig Huber

Pfizer could be administered to kids 12-15 soon.

Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders’ trainer believes in biblical approach to health and fitness

Spectrum Local News Health 5/6 12:48A Robin Richardson

Trainer of Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders big on faith and fitness.

Beloved Dallas pharmacy Dougherty's creates life-saving prescriptions with state-of-the-art...

Spectrum Local News Health 5/5 2:51A Stacy Rickard

It's creates customized sterile and non-sterile medications.

Texas reports 1,264 new COVID-19 cases as vaccine supply outstrips demand

Spectrum Local News Health 5/3 4:45A Craig Huber

25 additional deaths reported as well.

‘Melanoma Monday’ kicks off Skin Cancer Awareness Month

Spectrum Local News Health 5/3 3:14A Craig Huber

Roughly 200,000 melanoma cases will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year.

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Book Release! Compliments to the Chef is LIVE!

The Making of a Home 5/7 1:04A Holly K. Ross

Today is the DAY! Compliments to the Chef is live and available at Amazon . It is a Kindle book but you don t have to own a kindle to read it. The Kindle App is free and will work on any device such...

Why Ken Meter Is on a Mission to Build Community Food Webs

Civil Eats 5/6 10:00P Nancy Matsumoto

In 1910, farmers earned 40 cents for every dollar in sales. Today, they only earn a penny from each dollar, the result of a drastic consolidation of farm ownership centered on a few big commodity...

Taking Ancient, Wild Crops from Field to Table

Civil Eats 5/5 10:00P Lindsay Campbell

Seeds sizzle inside a frying pan and a knife hits its cutting board as Rob Connoley works. At his restaurant, Bulrush , the St. Louis chef takes locally grown, hunted, and foraged ingredients and...

This Muppet-faced frogmouth is the 'most Instagrammable bird' on Earth

Live Science 5/4 8:20A

Researchers scoured more than 27,000 bird photos on Instagram to see which ones consistently got more likes than expected. The big winner was the owl-like frogmouth.

So What Happens When You Write A Book?

The Making of a Home 5/4 4:44A Holly K. Ross

So many things and, at the same time, not so much. Compliments to the Chef goes live on Friday and once I completed the editing and formatting there isn t much to do. Except marketing- which is super...