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Juliette Fowler Communities Residents Take Top Awards at LeadingAge Texas Statewide Contest

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Top Stories: ➊ – Former SMU Football Player Plans Southern Dallas Housing (Friday), ➋ – 'We deal with a lot of people': Tattoo artists on high alert as monkeypox cases rise in Dallas County (Saturday), ➌ – Viral video shows fight between employee and passenger at DFW Airport (Friday), ➍ – The Lace Dress You Need Now! (Sunday), ➎ – Dallas City Council Passes Resolution to Minimize Abortion Ruling’s Local Impact (Monday)

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Carbon Monoxide Forces Evacuation of Oak Lawn Apartments; 3 Hospitalized

NBC DFW 8/18 6:02P Candace Sweat

Residents at an Oak Lawn apartment complex were ordered to evacuate due to elevated levels of carbon monoxide Thursday evening. Three people were transported to the hospital...

Dallas apartment complex evacuated after carbon monoxide leak

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 8/18 5:43P Julia Falcon

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - An apartment complex was evacuated Thursday evening due to a carbon monoxide leak. Dallas Fire-Rescue responded to the call to the Radius on Turtle Creek...

Greenhill ‘Legend’ Christine Eastus Died Aug. 14

People Newspapers News 8/18 6:25A Maria Lawson

She served Greenhill from 1970 until 2000 as an upper school English teacher, adviser for the school's literary magazine, and student council sponsor.

Kips Bay Decorator Show House Pauses Construction Following City-Issued Order

People Newspapers News 8/18 6:08A Maria Lawson

The Kips Bay Decorator Show House site has a “stop work order” sign outside of the property instructing the homeowners and contractors to halt construction.

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...

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Juliette Fowler Communities Residents Take Top Awards at LeadingAge Texas Statewide Contest

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 8/18 9:40A Elizabeth Lenart

Four residents from Juliette Fowler Communities were honored with top awards on August 13 in Austin, Texas, at the 32 nd Annual ArtsInspire contest, organized by the nonprofit LeadingAge Texas. First...

Foster Favorites

Tanya Foster 8/18 12:55P Tanya Foster

For something fun this Friday, I want to do a segment called Foster Favorites! This is a curated list of things that I am loving, craving and wanting. Today I want to focus on some early fall trends...

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: Kids Fishing Derby

My Sweet Charity 8/18 12:30P Jeanne Prejean

Anglers love to tell tales about the one that got away. But on the eve of Father’s Day, on Saturday, June 18, there were loads of catches to show-and-release in competition for trophies thanks to the...

MySweetCharity Opportunity: GHF YP

My Sweet Charity 8/18 5:25A Jeanne Prejean

Kelsey Cameron* According to GHF YP President/ Grant Halliburton Foundation mental health educator/Miss Texas International 2022 Kelsey Cameron , “Grant Halliburton Foundation recently launched GHF...

JUST IN: 2022-2023 AWARE Officers And Grant Recipients Announced To Fight Alzheimer’s Disease

My Sweet Charity 8/18 4:30A Jeanne Prejean

AWARE Dallas board of directors* AWARE President Dr. Holly Hull Miori has her ducks in a row for the 2022-2023 year of raising funds to fight Alzheimer’s. She’s announced the officers for the year...

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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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How Did Highland Park ISD Fare In 2022 TEA Accountability Ratings?

People Newspapers Schools 8/19 3:54A Rachel Snyder

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) Aug. 15 released 2022 A–F accountability ratings for districts and campuses, the first to be issued since 2019 because of the COVID-19...

Boone Teacher of the Year - David Estrada

Highland Park ISD News and Announcements 8/18 11:45A

Highland Park ISD celebrates eight educators, one from each of its schools, annually as campus Teachers of the Year. The recognition represents excellence in teaching. This...

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Convocation sets the stage for a strong start to the new school year

Highland Park ISD News and Announcements 8/18 4:54A

HPISD welcomed teachers and staff back for the 2022-23 school year Aug. 10 at its annual Convocation celebration featuring the theme Together Everyone.

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.

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Hilmy Cellars Revisited

Texas Wine Lover 8/19 12:19A Jeff Cope

Hilmy Cellars opened March 2012, and we enjoyed visiting the winery the next few years. But then the number of Texas wineries kept growing which required us to visit the new wineries. In December...

Potbelly Aces Back-to-School with Buy One, Get One Free Sandwiches

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 8/18 8:36A Katie Gibbons

Class is back in session for Potbelly! (NASDAQ: PBPB) (Potbelly or the Company) To celebrate the back-to-school season, Potbelly is offering an A+ deal that everyone can enjoy, whether you are taking...

Dunkin of Dallas/Fort Worth and American Red Cross Team Up to Encourage Blood Donations This August

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 8/18 4:59A Bubble Life

Dunkin of Dallas/Fort Worth and American Red Cross Team Up to Encourage Blood Donations This August Receive a voucher for a free Medium Hot or Iced Coffee and a free Classic Donut when you come to...

Waters Edge Winery & Bistro – Richmond

Texas Wine Lover 8/18 12:32A Jeff Cope

Waters Edge Winery & Bistro in Richmond is one of the franchises of Water’s Edge Wineries . If you have been visiting Texas wineries for a number of years, you may be familiar with other similar...

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...

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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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Gallery: Scots Win Ranger Invitational Water Polo Tournament

People Newspapers Sports 8/18 4:00A Chris McGathey

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

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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.

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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UP City Council OKs New, Smaller Snider Plaza Building Plan

People Newspapers Real Estate 8/18 11:08A Rachel Snyder

The University Park City Council Tuesday greenlit plans for a smaller building proposed for the southeast corner of Snider Plaza, where Peggy Sue BBQ used to be.

Open Houses to Check Out Aug. 27-28

People Newspapers Real Estate 8/18 10:00A Maddie Spera

Ready to find your dream home? We recommend these open houses.

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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...

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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Vitamin D: Sources, benefits and deficiency

Live Science 8/18 4:14A

Known as the sunshine vitamin, the body naturally produces vitamin D when it is directly exposed to sunlight and converts a chemical in your skin into calciferol (vitamin D2). As well as the sun, we...

21 of the worst epidemics and pandemics in history

Live Science 8/18 4:11A

Some of the worst epidemics and pandemics in history have doomed whole civilizations and brought once powerful nations to their knees, killing millions. While these terrible disease outbreaks still...

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Tomato Galette

Love and Lemons 8/18 4:08A Jeanine Donofrio

There are so many reasons to love this summer tomato galette, but one of the biggest is that it will make your kitchen smell amazing. I mean, it s not surprising. Roasted tomatoes create a pretty...

Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/17 11:00P Krista

This Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass is a simple dinner idea that delivers on flavor. All this fish needs is a little ghee, garlic, and lemon to create the high-quality flavor you d find at a restaurant....