Park Cities Online Local News

Friday, April 19, 2019Previous (Apr 18)Next Send to Friend

5th Annual Boots & Blessings Gala benefiting Allys Wish

Lakehill Hosts Admission Coffee on April 24

Upcoming Events » see the full calendar

Apr 19 Fri

One Day in the Holocaust: April 19, 1943
9:30 AM -
5:00 PM
Apr 19 Fri

Movement Disease Support Group
11:15 AM -
12:15 PM
Apr 20 Sat

Kidd Springs Recreation Center EGGSciting Hunt
10:00 AM -
12:00 PM

Login to Personalize Your News - Follow contributors for customized updates. Click the "Follow" links next to contributors and on business and organization pages to create your own custom news.

Top Stories: ➊ – Dallas restaurant and Park Cities fave hires new celebu-chef from L.A. (Friday), ➋ – Dallas Businessman Breaking New Ground To Help Impoverished Families — At Last! (Wednesday), ➌ – Highland Park High School Cheer Announces Varsity Captains (Monday), ➍ – Easter Gifts and Baskets (Saturday), ➎ – Homes Are The Footprints of Our History (Sunday)

News » indicates external link

5th Annual Boots & Blessings Gala benefiting Allys Wish

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 4/18 11:17A Cynthia Smoot

The Fifth Annual Boots & Blessings Gala took place on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Austin Ranch to benefit Allys Wish. The Flower Mound-based organization grants wishes to mothers battling terminal...

Dallas Businessman Breaking New Ground To Help Impoverished Families — At Last!

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 4/17 1:17A CBS Dallas / Fort Worth

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) Improving school performance, by tackling the challenges poor students face outside of the classroom. That s the driving principle behind At Last! The Dallas based non-profit is...

Children's Hope Dinner Featuring Jason Witten Raises More Than $400,000 for Orphan Outreach

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 4/16 2:00P The Lovell Group

The recent 6 th Annual Childrens Hope Dinner benefiting Orphan Outreach was a tremendous success, raising more than $400,000 for the non-profit ministrys programs serving thousands of orphaned and...

Dallas Arboretum Hosts Artscape Fine Art and Craft Show on April 27-28

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 4/16 8:22A Juliette DC

On April 27 and April 28, the Dallas Arboretum presents Artscape, a juried fine art and fine craft show and sale, where more than 90 outstanding artists from around the country showcase their art in...

Celebrating Easter With Over 1,000 West Dallas Neighbors

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 4/16 5:31A Mercy Street

With over 26,000 residents in the 75212 (West Dallas) zip code and a plethora of nonprofits, what does Mercy Street see as one of the most effective ways to reach our neighbors? Collaboration. The...

Lifestyle » indicates external link

Community Is Invited to Holy Week Services at Central Christian Church

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 4/17 4:44A Shelia Huffman

Holy Week Celebrations began Palm Sunday at Central Christian Church with the procession of Palms at the 11 a.m. service. Rev. Cara Gilger delivered the message "We Make the Path by Walking." Morning...

JUST IN: Wednesday’s Room To Grow Luncheon And Fashion Reveal Moves Indoors At NorthPark

My Sweet Charity 4/16 8:30A Jeanne Prejean

Nancy Gopez and Kristi Bare (File photo) Room To Grow Co-Chairs Kristi Bare and Nancy Gopez bit the fundraising bullet earlier today. Instead of holding the Dec My Room luncheon Wednesday at NorthPark...

Splattered With Love

Dallas Tidbits 4/16 4:10A jenny

You're the queen of wearing an oxford cloth buttoned all the way up your neck with ripped up jeans and dirty-on-purpose Golden Gooses. Keep surprising 'em by finishing your proper sundress with Miron...

Park Cities Historic And Preservation Society’s Saturday Historic Home Tour Is On “Come Rain Or...

My Sweet Charity 4/12 10:30A Jeanne Prejean

While others are hedging their bets about Saturday outdoor activities, the Park Cities Historic And Preservation Society has stayed the course will carry on with its 2019 Historic Home Tour from 10...

JUST IN: HP Mayor Margo And Bill Goodwin To Serve As 2019 Celebrating Women Honorary Co-Chairs

My Sweet Charity 4/11 12:30P Jeanne Prejean

Margo and Bill Goodwin (File photo) 2019 Celebrating Women Chair Laura Downing and her Underwriting Chair Cheryl Joyner are being very cagey about their plans for the Baylor Scott and White Dallas...

Neighborhood Voices » indicates external link

Peace: Within our Grip, If We Just Let Go

Erin Schreyer's Leadership Life Legacy Blog 4/8 8:43A Erin Schreyer

I have a son who will be getting his driver’s learning permit this summer. As a mother, I’m so excited for him to enter this new phase of independence and responsibility. At the same time, it...

Education » indicates external link

Lakehill Hosts Admission Coffee on April 24

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 4/18 5:50A Gigi Ekstrom

Lakehill Preparatory School is hosting an Admission Coffee and Conversation for prospective parents on Wednesday, April 24, at 8:30 a.m. The Coffee will be held at Lakehills newly renovated Main...

Related: Lakehill Artists Claim State Awards Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter, Create Your Perfect Summer at Lakehill Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter

April Showers Bring Weatherman to Shelton

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 4/15 5:00A Anne Thomas

April showers bring May flowers, as the saying goes. April also brought WFAA Channel 8 News meteorologist Jesse Hawila to Shelton Schools Lower School Primary classes. Hawila spoke to first and...

My Parish Moment - Emily Nielson '19

Parish Episcopal School 4/15 4:30A Heather Behrens

Senior Emily Nielson finds her voice on the page and in the classroom at Parish. Hear more about her story in this My Parish Moment.

Lakehill Seventh Graders Participate in Grand Rounds

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 4/12 9:31A Gigi Ekstrom

Receive a patient file. Research and determine your diagnosis and treatment approach. Present your findings to a group of Attendings and be prepared to answer their questions. This experience is...

Panther Sports Highlights - April 1-7, 2019

Parish Episcopal School 4/12 11:00A Ekaterina Simonsen

Golf competes in TAPPS District Tournament, boys' lacrosse celebrates their senior night with a win, girls' lacrosse posts a big district win, softball racks up hits and runs, and tennis plays tune up...

Related: Panther Sports Highlights - March 25-30, 2019 Parish Episcopal School

Food & Dining » indicates external link

Burning Rice’s Sizzling Bowls Will Soon Land in Richardson

Eater Dallas 4/19 4:00A Amy McCarthy

Plus, more Dallas dining intel Welcome to AM Intel, a daily round-up of easily digestible Dallas dining details that every local needs to know. Looking for more intel about where to eat and drink in...

Gaga for Lala’s Mexican Cafe

Crave DFW 4/15 5:09A Steven Doyle

A life without Mexican food is no life at all. This is one of the many mottos that Lala’s Mexican Café holds dear. Owner Michelle Mireles has put a unique spin on this category de cuisine and is...

More Food & Dining stories

Fashion » indicates external link

Mad Hatter’s Tea Celebrates Its 31st Year With: The Golden Age of Hollywood ?

DFW Style Daily 4/10 5:00A Alyssa Huynh

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party has become one of the most popular events in the city, driving the most elite women of Dallas MAD across town! This year Mad Hatter’s Tea theme is The...

Against The Grain Begins A New Chapter

DFW Style Daily 4/10 5:00A Tyler Hicks

Against The Grain Productions was born from passion and necessity. Co-founder Tammy Nguyen Lee noticed something dire when she looked around Dallas, something she had to...

Sports » indicates external link

Highland Park High School Cheer Announces Varsity Captains

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 4/15 2:00P aetmassey_a3553

HPHS Cheer is proud to announce its 2019-2020 Varsity Squad Captains! Congratulations to: Sarah Womble, Caroline Massey, and Meg Ruk

Related: Highland Park High School Varsity Football Captains and Player Committee Announced Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter

HP Lady Scots Soccer Headed to State Tournament!

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 4/15 10:39A Laura Franks

In a thrilling matchup, the HP Lady Scots defeated Frisco Independence to take the 5A region II Championship on Saturday, April 13th. The Scots took the field in a continued downpour after a 4 hour...

Related: Lady Scots Soccer Defeat Wakeland; Move on to Round #4 in State Playoffs Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter

Real Estate » indicates external link

Own the Castle That Was The Backdrop For ‘Game of Thrones’ Red Wedding

Second Shelters 4/18 7:30A Bethany Erickson

Are you the ultimate “Game of Thrones” fan? Are you sure? See More...

What Can I Get For $1 Million In … Holland, Michigan?

Second Shelters 4/18 4:30A Amy Puchaty

This week we see just how far our money will go in Holland, Michigan. See More...

3429 Rankin St #1, Dallas, TX 75205, $729,950 3 beds, 3 baths

Trulia - Park Cities 4/17 9:00P

2500 sqft, 3 beds, 3 baths, townhouse in Dallas, TX - 75205

6301 Westchester Dr, Dallas, TX 75205, $1,625,000 3 beds, 5 baths

Trulia - Park Cities 4/17 9:00P

4312 sqft, 3 beds, 5 baths, single-family home in Dallas, TX - 75205

6211 W Northwest Hwy #604, Dallas, TX 75225, $325,000 2 beds, 2 baths

Trulia - Park Cities 4/17 9:00P

1130 sqft, 2 beds, 2 baths, condo in Dallas, TX - North Dallas

Health & Fitness » indicates external link

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas to open 10 medical centers

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/11 3:18A Anne Stych

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas will partner with multinational health company Sanitas USA to open 10 primary-care medical centers in Dallas and Houston. Construction...

Texas Neurology signs on for space near Mockingbird Station

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/10 10:00A Anne Stych

Texas Neurology, a diagnostic patient care practice for patients with neurological disorders, has signed a 15-year lease for more than 40,000 square feet on the first floor of...

Center for Psychological Services: Entrepreneurial Opportunity Contest finalist

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/10 3:39A The Business Journals Content St

Company description: CFPS is a multidisciplinary behavioral health care practice focusing on families and children in North Texas communities. CFPS offers psychological...

Foreman Therapy Services: Entrepreneurial Opportunity Contest finalist

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/10 3:39A The Business Journals Content St

Company description: Foreman Therapy Services (FTS) is a healthcare staffing company providing physical, occupational and speech therapists to home health agencies across the...

More Health & Fitness stories

EatGreenDFW News » indicates external link

Colorado Bend State Park Sierra Club Outing

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 4/19 5:00A Bernice Butler

The Sierra Club is leading a tent campout adventure for all ages and abilities from April 26 through 28 at Colorado Bend State Park (CBSP), a four-hour drive through the hill country from Dallas to...

EarthxFilm Promises Advocacy and Inspiration

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 4/18 8:00A Bernice Butler

As an extension of EarthX (formery Earth Day Texas), the third annual EarthxFilm, held from April 19 through 28, showcases films and emerging media that explore conservation,...

Ag Census: More Latinx Farmers Own Their Land. Could They Make the Food System More Sustainable?

Civil Eats 4/14 11:00P Muna Danish

It wasn’t until 2009, when Javier Zamora was in his 40s and living in California, that he started to consider farming as a career. After moving to the U.S. from Mexico in 1985 and working in the...

Ninth Annual EarthX Covers a Lot of Ground

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 4/12 4:00A Bernice Butler

EarthX, the worlds largest Earth Day Celebration, held from April 26 to 28 at Fair Park, in Dallas, brings together an international gathering of concerned environmental citizens, educators,...

The folks behind Wild Acre Brewing want to open their own restaurant and brewery

DFW.com Chowtown 4/11 7:38A By Carla Jimenez cjimenez@star

Almost three years after Wild Acre Brewing opened its brewery and taproom, the founders behind the local beer think now is the time to open a full food-service restaurant. The...