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Steve Brown is Featured Speaker for Economic Summit

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 8/17 6:11A Deborah Brown

The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce Announces Steve Brown as Featured Speaker for Economic Summit Steve Brown , Real Estate Editor of The Dallas Morning News , has been announced as a featured...

Your Wednesday Morning Headlines, August 17th, 2022

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 8/17 2:40A CBS Dallas Fort Worth

First Day of School for the last couple of districts left in our area, Desoto ISD threats put several elementary schools on 'temporary hold', Keller ISD pulls controversial...

Comings and Goings

People Newspapers Business 8/17 2:30A Staff Report

The restaurant concept known for seasonal menus with local ingredients, extensive craft cocktails, and beer will open its fourth North Texas location in August.

Dallas City Council Passes Resolution to Minimize Abortion Ruling’s Local Impact

People Newspapers News 8/15 8:20A Maria Lawson

The Dallas City Council approved a resolution proposed to direct city staff to limit government resources used for abortion-related investigations.

2 hospitalized after shooting in parking lot at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 8/14 5:17P CBS Dallas Fort Worth

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Two people were hospitalized Sunday following a shooting in the front entrance parking lot at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee. Several ambulances have been...

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David Jacobs To Succeed Roger Gault As Center For BrainHealth Advisory Board Chair With Lindsay...

My Sweet Charity 8/17 12:30P Jeanne Prejean

It’s not every day that the Center for BrainHealth ’s Advisory Board has a change in leadership. In fact in the past there have only been three former board chairs — Ka Cotter , Debbie Francis and...

MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Contribution Ticket

My Sweet Charity 8/17 8:30A Jeanne Prejean

Kim Quinn (File photo) According to 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Contribution Ticket Chair Kim Quinn , “NorthPark Center, Inspirato and Dolce&Gabbana are graciously providing fabulous...

Equest Blue Ribbon Ball Bubbled With Champagne, Scootin’ Boots And Posing Ponies

My Sweet Charity 8/17 4:30A Jeanne Prejean

Wall of bubbles Guests at Equest s Blue Ribbon Ball were welcomed to Texas Horse Park on Saturday, June 4, by the hosts themselves — including a few of the four-legged variety. The occasion was the...

IT Cosmetics Special Offer!

Tanya Foster 8/16 12:57P Tanya Foster

Today is your lucky day! QVC just launched a new bundle featuring some of my favorite IT Cosmetics products . Right now, get the SPF 40 CC Cream Oil Free Setting Powder with a Luxe Brush for only...

Grovel Alert: Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show

My Sweet Charity 8/16 12:30P Jeanne Prejean

Shannon Graham (File photo) If you had plans for checking out Highland Park Village’s fall fashions at the 2022 Equest Luncheon and Fashion Show on Tuesday, October 4, you’d better make sure that you...

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Whistleblowing Former Park Cities Attorney Writes Nonfiction Thriller

People Newspapers Community 8/9 2:30A Contributor

In 2011, Ashley Yablon started working his “dream job” as general counsel at Dallas-area telecommunications company ZTE USA.

Terms Limited, Not Love For Town

People Newspapers Community 8/8 2:30A Contributor

On May 17, 2022, I served my last day on our Town Council as a member, the previous two as mayor pro tem. I have reached the quite appropriate term limit of six years.

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Mandarin-speaking St. Mark’s Student Ready for China

People Newspapers Schools 8/17 4:00A Dillon Wyatt

St. Mark’s School of Texas’ Hilton Sampson is headed to China this fall to show off his skills with a triple-bearing yo-yo and the Mandarin language.

HPISD Receives “A” Rating from Texas Education Agency

Highland Park ISD News and Announcements 8/16 9:51A

TEA releases state accountability ratings.

Pencil in Cistercian Preparatory for a Robotics Championship

People Newspapers Schools 8/16 4:00A Emilea McCutchan

Cistercian Preparatory School’s robotics students learned about the importance of teamwork and resilience as they overcame technical difficulties on their way to win the...

Student Achievements

People Newspapers Schools 8/15 2:30A Rachel Snyder

The award-winning Highland Belles drill team, celebrating four decades this year, will host its annual spaghetti supper and online auction/raffle fundraiser on Aug. 26 ahead...

Bellomy honored as Howie Award recipient

Highland Park ISD News and Announcements 8/12 7:40A

HPMS educator/HPISD Lead Librarian named the 2022 Howie Award honoree, recognizing her exemplary spirit to service in the community.

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Fischer & Wieser Culinary Adventure Wine

Texas Wine Lover 8/16 11:48P Jeff Cope

Das Peach Haus is a beloved gift shop having sauces, condiments, and preserves for many years. Mark Wieser opened Das Peach Haus in a restored 1870 log cabin in 1969. He teamed up with Case Fischer in...

Brunch at Neiman Marcus Cafe in NorthPark

Crave DFW 8/16 11:03A Steven Doyle

by Steven Doyle Brunch could very well be the best part of a weekend. It is lingering, it is friend-filled, you may day drink without despair and the food. The food is definitely a central focus since...

15% Early Bird Discount for Texas International Wine Competition

Texas Wine Lover 8/16 1:10A Jeff Cope

It is time to enter your wines for the Texas International Wine Competition (TXIWC) which is being held in February 2023. It is time now because you can use the promo code earlybird15 for a 15%...

il Bracco, an Italian-Inspired Restaurant to Open Houston Location on Monday, August 15

Crave DFW 8/15 6:29A Steven Doyle

il Bracco , the much-anticipated Italian-inspired neighborhood restaurant and bar will open their first Houston location on Monday, August 15 at the corner of Post Oak and San Felipe. Located at...

Following a Beto O’Rourke Event, Conservatives Boycott the Wrong Big Al’s

Eater Dallas 8/15 4:36A Courtney E. Smith

Attendees at a Beto O’Rourke event in Austin in June 2022. | Sergio Flores/Getty Images The event was in Waxahachie, but a Dallas restaurant is facing GOP wrath Call it a case of mistaken identity....

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CHOCOLATE BROWN BOYFRIEND BLAZER

The Middle Page 8/16 3:06A Cathy Williamson

CHOCOLATE BROWN BOYFRIEND BLAZER Hi there! I hope you all are doing well! My house is full, and it s been so fun to have my son, daughter-in-law, and kids here. There is never a dull moment or...

Kiehl’s Retinol Comparison & Other Favorites!

Color and Chic 8/16 2:00A Quincy

You all know what a fan I am of Kiehl s Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum . I ve been using it for the past year, and now I m testing the new Kiehl s Fast Release Wrinkle-Reducing Night Serum ....

What to Wear to Work and on the Weekend – 7 Different Outfits!

Color and Chic 8/15 5:20A Hoang-Kim

Ever wake up in the morning, walk into your closet and think, I have nothing to wear? That s where investing in classic pieces you can wear again and again comes in handy. If you have essential pieces...

BURGUNDY AND TAN

The Middle Page 8/12 3:01A Cathy Williamson

ONE // TWO // THREE // FOUR // FIVE // SIX // SEVEN // EIGHT // NINE // TEN BURGUNDY AND TAN Happy Friday! This week went by so fast! Guess what happened to me yesterday? I...

Cozy Fall Aesthetic Shopping Checklist

Color and Chic 8/11 2:00A Quincy

Even though it s still in the high 90s outside here in Texas, once the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale ends I m always immediately ready for fall. I think it has something to do with shopping and styling...

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HP Holds Off Colleyville Heritage in 5

People Newspapers Sports 8/17 12:00A Todd Jorgenson

Highland Park secured its second home victory of the season in a five-set thriller over Colleyville Heritage on Tuesday.

First Time’s a Charm: Scots Win Tourney

People Newspapers Sports 8/16 12:00A Todd Jorgenson

Highland Park made quite a splash during the first week in program history, winning the varsity boys title at the Ranger Invitational water polo tournament.

Hudson Paces Lady Scots at Plano Opener

People Newspapers Sports 8/15 12:00A Todd Jorgenson

A fast start to the cross country season saw four Highland Park girls finish in the top 10 at the Plano ISD Invitational on Saturday.

Lady Scots Sweep Red Oak in 25th Meeting

People Newspapers Sports 8/11 2:00A Todd Jorgenson

Continuing a season-opening tradition that dates to 1997, Highland Park swept Red Oak to open the volleyball season on Tuesday.

Scheffler Eyes FedEx Cup Playoff Title

People Newspapers Sports 8/11 12:00A Todd Jorgenson

As the top-ranked player in the world, Scottie Scheffler will be the favorite to claim his first title in the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup playoffs.

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Why Interior Designers Are Embracing English Style With Modern Design

People Newspapers Real Estate 8/17 2:30A Margaret Chambers

English style has been making a comeback lately. I think it’s because English furniture is a little bit simpler than French or Italian-style furniture, so it mixes well with a...

What Makes a House a Home?

People Newspapers Real Estate 8/11 4:00A Rachel Snyder

Personal touches make a house a home. We asked real estate agents, builders, and interior design professionals who live and work in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow...

Open Houses Aug. 13-14

People Newspapers Real Estate 8/10 10:00A Maddie Spera

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these beauties that are newly on the market!

Seritage Plans To Sell Valley View Project Site

People Newspapers Real Estate 8/9 10:54A Rachel Snyder

More than three years after hosting a kickoff for the start of a mixed-use development project there, one of the largest owners at the former Valley View Mall site is selling...

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'We deal with a lot of people': Tattoo artists on high alert as monkeypox cases rise in Dallas...

Spectrum Local News Health 8/13 12:40P Michael Lozano

Dallas County officials issued an emergency declaration on Aug. 5.

Father of 2 battles cancer, hopes to encourage families to vaccinate

Spectrum Local News Health 8/11 12:34P Lourdes Vazquez

Texas has the largest number of U.S. teens not protected against HPV.

Blood pressure project could hold keys to better health

Spectrum Local News Health 8/10 3:47P Dylan Scott

Using advancements in modern technology, researchers are developing a first-of-its-kind graphene e-tattoo.

Biden signs bill expanding health care for veterans exposed to toxins

Spectrum Local News Health 8/10 11:00A Justin Tasolides

President Biden called the bill the most significant expansion ever of benefits for veterans exposed to toxins.

Austin Public Health confirms 9 cases of monkeypox in Travis County

Spectrum Local News Health 8/6 11:45A Ashley Valenzuela

The Austin-Travis County Health Authority has confirmed there are nine confirmed monkeypox cases here in Travis County.

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Comment: NSAC Praises Introduction of the Farmers Market & Food Bank Local Revitalization Act of...

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 8/17 9:26A Laura Zaks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Comment: NSAC Praises Introduction of...

Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill Celebrates Opening First Texas Restaurant in Frisco

Restaurant News 8/17 8:36A RestaurantNews.com

Rapidly growing fast-casual concept to host ribbon-cutting ceremony and give away free pita sandwiches to the first 50 guests in line on Aug. 25 Frisco, TX (...

Eggs Up Grill Continues Explosive Growth, Signs Largest Development Agreement in Brand History

Restaurant News 8/17 6:06A RestaurantNews.com

Pictured left to right: Ron Donaldson, Jr., Ron Donaldson, and Avery Donaldson Former Subway, Checkers Franchisee Alliance Food Group signs 30-location agreement in metro...

TikTok’s Notorious Pink Sauce Extends Shelf Life With Help From a Dallas Company

Eater Dallas 8/17 5:50A Polly Anna Rocha

Dave’s Gourmet LLC Dave’s Gourmet, makers of Dave’s Insanity Sauce, are stepping in to revive Pink Sauce and make it legit By now, most people have moved on from the extremely meme-able controversy...

On The Border Celebrates a New Restaurant Opening in Cedar Hill, Texas

Restaurant News 8/17 12:49A RestaurantNews.com

The Tex-Mex brand delivers BOLD and NEW near its original 1982 Dallas-Fort Worth location Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina , the world’s...