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Top Stories: ➊ – Two local headquarters will anchor Preston Center mixed-use project (Friday), ➋ – ‘Nobody Should Get Away With Murder’: Family Continues Search For Answers After Father Killed In Suspected Road Rage Shooting In Dallas (Saturday), ➌ – Family, Friends Renew Calls for Justice 2 Months After Deadly Dallas Road Rage Shooting (Saturday), ➍ – JUST IN: Crystal Charity Ball’s 10 Best Dressed Fashion Show Plans Revealed With Interesting Changes In Place (Wednesday), ➎ – Flyer criticizes Highland Park school trustee candidate for supporting Black Lives Matter (Thursday)

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Bills Take Aim at Local Control, Finances, and Ratings for Districts

People Newspapers News 4/19 4:00A Bethany Erickson

Several bills filed in the Texas legislature could spell trouble for public school districts.

Family, Friends Renew Calls for Justice 2 Months After Deadly Dallas Road Rage Shooting

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 4/17 4:46P Yona Gavino

Friends and family renewed calls for justice Saturday in the death of a University Park father who was fatally shot in February on a Red Bird highway. Dallas police are still...

‘Nobody Should Get Away With Murder’: Family Continues Search For Answers After Father Killed In...

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 4/17 4:17P CBS Dallas / Fort Worth

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) A search for answers continued in South Dallas Saturday as a family and community want information related to the shooting death of a University Park father. Dallas police...

NorthPark Center In Dallas Evacuated Due To Water Main Leak

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 4/17 10:45A CBS Dallas / Fort Worth

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) Crowds at NorthPark Center in Dallas were left confused Saturday afternoon after being forced to evacuate while alarms wailed. Police say it was due to a...

Luxury Brand Stores Opening Soon in Plano's Legacy West

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 4/16 10:00P Meredith Yeomans

Shopping malls have taken an especially hard hit during the pandemic. On the flip side, outdoor shopping centers are flourishing. Legacy West in Plano isn’t just surviving, it...

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Dwell with Dignity Thrift Studio LIVE is returning in 2021

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 4/19 4:00A Susan Friedman

Successfully launched virtually last year as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dwell with Dignitys Thrift Studio LIVE is returning in 2021! This year, it will be a hybrid experience with options to...

The Spring Showcase Sale | Diamonds Direct

Tanya Foster 4/18 7:30A Tanya Foster

Mother's Day is quickly approaching and you know what every gal loves - DIAMONDS! Get 20% off during the Diamonds Direct Spring Showcase Sale! Now through April 24, you can enjoy an extended inventory...

Loving Garland Green and PERMACULTURE

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 4/18 1:57A Liz Berry

Permaculture Principle 11: Use Edges and Value the Marginal When we founded Loving Garland Green in October of 2013, we set the permaculture principles as our ideals to aim for as stewards of the...

VolunteerNow Announces 50 for 50 Challenge to Celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 4/16 10:52A Kristi Bare

As the leader in contacting volunteers with nonprofit service opportunities for the past 50 years, VolunteerNow© announces a daily challenge to celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week. There is not a...

Texans Can Academies hosts COVID-19 vaccination drive to ensure student and staff safety

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 4/16 8:32A Texans_Can_Academies

Successful vaccination event hosted in collaboration with The Caring Foundation of Texas Care Van ® A recent vaccination clinic at the Texans Can Academies - Dallas Oak Cliff campus marked yet...

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April Hope: Fertile Ground

People Newspapers Community 4/19 2:30A Len Bourland

We are set for the most beautiful spring ever in Dallas. April Fools!

Spring Shopping Stroll Coming Back To Highland Park Village

People Newspapers Community 4/17 12:42P Staff Report

Spring is back in bloom at Highland Park Village.

Katy Trail Spring Support Campaign Begins

People Newspapers Community 4/14 5:00A Staff Report

The Katy Trail's annual support outreach, the Spring Support Campaign, kicked off Tuesday with Gwen and Doug Parker serving as the campaign’s honorary chairs.

St. Vincent de Paul Pharmacy Expands Coverage

People Newspapers Community 4/14 4:00A Rachel Snyder

The Society of St. Vincent de Vincent de Paul’s charitable pharmacy, the first of its kind in Texas, recently expanded eligibility for its services.

HPDPS Chief Up For Challenge

People Newspapers Community 4/13 2:30A Rachel Snyder

Highland Park Department of Public Safety (HPDPS) Director Paul Sandman knew he wanted to get into law enforcement when he was 20 years old.

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HPHS Cross country captain named Athlete of the Year

Highland Park ISD News and Announcements 4/16 9:36A

Congratulations to HP senior Cameron Fawcett for earning top recognition from TGCA.

Wesley Prep Fourth-Graders Become Podcast People

People Newspapers Schools 4/16 2:30A Madelaine Woodhouse

After four years of producing books, Wesley Prep’s Common Ground Experiment took a digital turn for the pandemic.

Notre Dame School PROM 2021

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 4/15 7:15A Elizabeth Garrison

Prom is back! After taking a year hiatus, we were thrilled to offer Notre Dame School Prom 2021. On April 9, students in our Upper School program donned their best dress, picked up their dates and...

Flyer criticizes Highland Park school trustee candidate for supporting Black Lives Matter

Dallasnews.com (Education) 4/15 10:57A Talia Richman

Two candidates are running for the school board seat in the affluent, mostly white district

Yes, Award Shows Are Fun, But They’re Quickly Losing Relevance

The Bagpipe Online 4/15 8:44A Lucy Gomez, Copy Editor

Award shows were once a television highlight, showcasing the biggest names in Hollywood dressed head to toe in designer brands accepting awards for achievements in music,...

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Two Texas Wineries featured at DSOLs Savor the Symphony

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 4/19 2:41A Deborah Brown

Two Texas wineries will be featured at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Leagues annual Savor the Symphony. The fundraiser will be held as a hybrid event ticket holders can enjoy the event in person at...

2021 Sage’s Symposium Preview

Texas Wine Lover 4/16 1:10A Jeff Cope

This year marks the 4th Annual Sage’s Symposium held by Sage’s Vintage in Nacogdoches. The event will be held on Tuesday, May 18th, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sage’s Vintage. These are the incredible...

Beloved Southern Dining Destination Ellen’s Plots a Major DFW Expansion

Eater Dallas 4/15 6:31A Brittanie Shey

Ellen’s is expanding to North Dallas Plus, the Biscuit Bar lands in Coppell and Globe Life Park starts slinging oat milk soft-serve Welcome to AM Intel in the time of coronavirus, a round-up of the...

29th Annual Gulf Coast Winegrowers Field Day in Cat Spring Rescheduled for May 7, 2021

Texas Wine Lover 4/15 12:37A Jeff Cope

The Gulf Coast Winegrowers Association (GCWA) 29 th Annual Field Day, postponed in February due to COVID-19 has been rescheduled for May 7th from 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Cat Spring Agricultural...

Flying Fish Celebrates National Crawfish Day

Crave DFW 4/13 7:50A Steven Doyle

Flying Fish , the fast-casual seafood eatery with multiple Dallas locations is celebrating National Crawfish Day (Saturday, April 17), with a free t-shirt giveaway with the purchase of 5 lbs of...

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Mother’s day gift ideas

Krystal Schlegel 4/19 4:59A krystal

Mother s day is coming up! (May 9th) Here are a 25 special gift ideas for your mama, to drop a hint to your family or to treat yourself with! I think a little framed photo or...

New Walmart Finds

The Sister Studio 4/17 11:38P Jennifer Reed

It s been awhile since I ve done an actual Walmart blog post, but these items are too good not to share! I ordered this Free Assembly Dress in two colors; I love the flow-y fit and that it can be...

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Scots Stifle Falcons in 13-5A Showdown

People Newspapers Sports 4/16 1:00P Todd Jorgenson

Calvin Williams and Highland Park moved into a tie atop the District 13-5A standings with a victory over North Forney.

Staunton, HP Gymnasts Reach State Meet

People Newspapers Sports 4/16 12:00A Todd Jorgenson

After a strong performance at regionals, both the HP boys and girls squads qualified for the state meet beginning April 27 in Euless.

HP Runner Fawcett Earns Top TGCA Honor

People Newspapers Sports 4/15 12:00A Todd Jorgenson

The Texas Girls Coaches Association recently named HP senior Cameron Fawcett the 2020 Class 5A/6A Cross Country Athlete of the Year.

Ursuline Runner Vopni Signs With Baylor

People Newspapers Sports 4/14 12:00P Staff Report

The senior was recognized on Wednesday during a ceremony alongside classmates Allison Wilbert, Joy Liu, and Kaitlyn Vess.

ESD Honors Athletes for College Choices

People Newspapers Sports 4/14 12:00A Todd Jorgenson

ESD recognized 16 senior athletes across six sports this week for their college commitments to 14 different institutions.

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Ebby Halliday Companies Agents Capitalize on a Crazy Q1 2021

Candy's Dirt 4/17 1:01A Candy's Dirt

There’s nothing like a little good news to help keep morale up for the troops. See More...

This Kessler Woods Contemporary Is Unlike Anything Else

Candy's Dirt 4/16 11:04P Nikki Barringer

When I asked Ebby Halliday’s Aja Shroll what her favorite thing about the house at 1645 Nob Hill Drive is, she said the street and then she invited me out to take a look. See More...

Astra Development Sells Prime Property in Melissa to Homebuilders for Development

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 4/15 7:19A Suzanne Flodin

92-acre parcel near W. Melissa Road and U.S. Highway 75 will create more than 400 new home sites in growing city Astra Development is pleased to announce that an entity affiliated with its company...

Go Here: Open Houses To Check Out April 17 and 18

People Newspapers Real Estate 4/15 10:00A Staff Report

In the market for a home in the Preston Hollow area or the Park Cities? We have a few you should check out this weekend -- but move fast.

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Dallas Architecture Forum Hosts Prominent Architect

People Newspapers Real Estate 4/15 3:00A Staff Report

As the country takes a great look at equity and what that looks like, one organization is bringing a prominent voice for equity in architecture to town -- virtually.

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Why You Need to Be Honest with Your ER Doctor

Advance ER 4/12 12:15A

Telling Your ER Doctor the Full Truth The relationship between a physician and their patient (no matter how new or old) is extremely important especially when you enter an...

Dallas announces at-home vaccination program starting April 13

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/8 11:08A Elizabeth Wiley (WFAA)

The city is partnering with the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas to reach residents lacking transportation or access to vaccine hubs and pharmacies.

Meet Our Honorary Chairs

Katy Trail Dallas 4/8 9:17A Lauren Whitson

The Katy Trail s annual support outreach, our Spring Support Campaign, kicks off TODAY! This year, we are so pleased to... Read More The post Meet Our Honorary Chairs...

Dallas-Fort Worth named a top market for emerging life science

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/8 2:58A Bill Hethcock

Dallas-Fort Worth has been identified as a top emerging market for life sciences, according to a new report by commercial real estate firm JLL. DFW ranks eighth on the list of...

Forest Park fraud prosecutor: ‘It comes down to greed and arrogance’

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/7 12:27P Bruce Tomaso

"DFW just has a lot of bad actors. Ninety-nine percent of doctors and others in the health care industry do their jobs well. They care about patients and patient finances. But...

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A Sneak Peak- Compliments to the Chef

The Making of a Home 4/18 1:00A Holly K. Ross

As she rolled the last crate in, she shucked out of her black chef’s coat. Hopping out in just her skinny black jeans and black tank, she turned to shut the doors. “Need any help?” came a deep sexy...

A Food Program for Women and Children Is About to Get More Federal Support

Civil Eats 4/12 10:00P Lisa Held

Patricia Collins lives in Georgetown, South Carolina, and works at a grocery store. The 58-year-old’s own children are adults, but she’s now raising her 3-year-old...

Dallas’ Allata Engages Team in Fun Pizza-Making Class

Life at the Table 3/30 7:18A Life At The Table

When the COVID-19 pandemic caused everyone to shelter in place, Dallas tech firm Allata s productivity didn t miss a beat because they were already used to working remotely...

ebay’s First Virtual Internship Program Gets Cookin’ with a Life At The Table Virtual Cooking Class

Life at the Table 3/30 5:09A Life At The Table

Recognized as one of the best places to work, ebay , a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world is committed to fostering an...

It’s Time to Reinvent Food Banks, Says Expert Katie Martin

Civil Eats 3/23 10:00P Liesl Schwabe

Over the last year, food banks have been pivotal in keeping millions of Americans fed. But long before the pandemic, it was already clear that the emergency feeding system in the U.S. wasn’t working....