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Starting the Week Right: Things Everyone Should Do on Sunday Nights

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Top Stories: ➊ – HP POLICE BLOTTER: August 6 - 12 (Monday), ➋ – 5 New Trader Joes Products You Have to Try (Friday), ➌ – Suspect in custody after shooting, crash in Highland Park (Tuesday), ➍ – Rangers great Michael Young tosses University Park estate to new owner (Monday), ➎ – Food delivery driver finds woman with gunshot wound dumped in Highland Park (Tuesday)

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Dallas suburb with worst commute in Texas drives week's top stories

CultureMap Dallas 8/18 5:00A Stephanie Allmon Merry

Editor's note: A lot happened this week, so here's your chance to get caught up. Read on for the week's most popular headlines. 1. Dallas suburb stalled by worst commute in Texas, new ranking shows....

Get Your Tickets to the 2018 Okrapalooza in Dallas Today

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 8/17 12:00P Anna Mazzocchi

Okra is a classic staple to any Southern table, and thank goodness for that. The delicious vegetable is one of the most versatile out there, and people have caught on to that over the years so much so...

City Council on 2018-08-21 5:00 PM - Aug 21, 2018

UP City Council Meeting Agenda 8/17 12:12A

The agenda for City Council on 2018-08-21 5:00 PM dated Tuesday, 21 August 2018 has been published. Access it here:...

Dallas Children's Advocacy Center Presents Aim for Advocacy on Aug. 24

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 8/16 1:00P Anna Mazzocchi

Aug. 24 presents a fantastic opportunity for you to come out and participate in a fun and supportive event benefiting the Dallas Childrens Advocacy Center. The Dallas...

Apps That Can Help You Take Care of Your Mental Health

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 8/16 10:00A Riley Heruska

We've all heard about apps like Headspace and MyFitnessPal , but what other resources exist in your phone ? There are dozens of apps available that can help you become a healthier, happier person....

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Starting the Week Right: Things Everyone Should Do on Sunday Nights

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 8/18 7:00A Riley Heruska

If youre like most people , you dread Sunday evenings. Theyre the calm before the weekday storm, and rather than using them to prepare, wed rather relax and watch TV. Interestingly, Business Insider...

Read These Books Before Their Movie Adaptations Hit the Big Screen

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 8/16 8:00A Riley Heruska

The book is always better than the movie. If youre a reader, you probably want to get your hands on the written word before you buy tickets to watch the film adaptation. There are several big movies...

Addicted to Shopping? Here Are 5 Ways to Cut Back and Buy With Purpose

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 8/15 1:00P Riley Heruska

If you're a self-labeled "shopping addict," you're not alone. Recent studies show that about 20 million Americans have an addictive, unhealthy relationship with shopping. The rise of online sales has...

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'It's a classic:' Highland Park Soda Fountain shutting down soon

WFAA.com (Features) 8/14 1:04P

The Highland Park institution was opened 106 years ago by the original owners.

Friends Share Passion for Equality

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 8/14 2:23A Deborah Brown

Advocacy for womens rights and equality have been a lifetime endeavor for Betty Richie and JoAnn Jenkins. Each grew up in nurturing homes and married men who treated them as equals. As they entered...

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Back to School Bracket

The MOAT Blog (Park Cities Resident Kay Wyma) 8/17 4:29A Kay

It s that time of year again the time when a day evaporates in an hour with lazy and hazy being quickly replaced by crazy days. Summer is over. In recognition of all that vies...

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Life Lessons on Expectations

Erin Schreyer's Leadership Life Legacy Blog 8/9 7:45A Erin Schreyer

Thank you to those who have been following Good Word Project since we launched in January. It s been truly amazing to see how God has given each of our four writers different perspectives on the same...

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5 Fantastic Colleges in Texas You Might Not Know About

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 8/17 9:00A Riley Heruska

If your child is a junior or senior in high school, youre probably spending a great deal of time discussing higher education. There are 176 different colleges in Texas, which can make the application...

Tricks for Easing Your Kids Back Into Their School Schedules

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 8/14 8:00A Riley Heruska

For most families, school starts within the next two weeks. Summer is drawing to a close, and with that change comes a new schedule for parents and kids alike. This switch can be difficult, especially...

Considering Private School? Don't Miss the 23rd Annual Dallas Private School Preview

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 8/14 3:00A Katie Townend

On Sunday afternoon, September 9, 2018 , more than 100 private day and boarding schools from across the United States will gather at The Hockaday School for the annual...

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5 New Trader Joes Products You Have to Try

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 8/17 7:00A Anna Mazzocchi

Trader Joes remains a favorite grocery store for so many people around the country. Who can argue with inexpensive, high-quality food and specialty items made exclusively for their store cookie...

How to Sneak More Veggies Into Your Kid's Diet

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 8/16 2:00P Riley Heruska

Every parent wants to encourage their child to eat healthy foods, but sometimes, picky eaters can be unbelievably stubborn. If your child refuses to touch anything green, here are some techniques you...

Cookbooks With Delicious Recipes for People on the Keto Diet

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 8/10 11:00A Riley Heruska

Ever since the early 2000s, the ketogenic diet's popularity has increased dramatically. More and more people are embracing a low-carb, high-fat lifestyle, which is why we wanted to look into some of...

The Best Stores for Saving Money on Groceries

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 8/8 8:00A Riley Heruska

We all know that different grocery stores offer different deals and discounts. Sometimes it's cheaper to buy your meat at one place and your veggies at another, or maybe you know just where to get...

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5 New Store Openings for Summer Shopping

DFW Style Daily 8/7 5:00A Lisa Petty

A new season means new shops to break our wallets! After achieving the perfect tan, head over to these new air-conditioned shops in town and indulge in a little retail...

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Do You Have Your Highland Park High School Cheer Poster?

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 8/14 7:16A Lisa Bedford

The Highland Park High School Varsity Cheerleaders and Scotsmen hit the streets today to pass out their 2018 poster! If you missed them, get yours today and show your support! Contact Jennifer at ...

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Highland Park High School Cheerleaders Take Top Honors At NCA Camp

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 8/7 5:35A Lisa Bedford

Congratulations to the Highland Park High School Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshman cheerleading squads. These squads participated in the National Cheerleaders Association Summer Camp in Rockwall...