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Top Stories: ➊ – CC Young Senior Living Announces New Partnership with The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNT (Thursday), ➋ – PC-TAG Awards Teacher of the Year (Sunday), ➌ – Students with disabilities show off football skills in 2022 HP Buddy Bowl (Friday), ➍ – NorthPark Gold Gift Coin Program Temporarily Suspended (Friday), ➎ – Texas Womens Foundation Honored Seven Women at its Leadership Forum and Awards Celebration (Wednesday)

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Easily Defeats George P. Bush in GOP Primary Runoff

People Newspapers News 5/24 3:58P Contributor

Embattled incumbent Attorney General Ken Paxton beat out Land Commissioner George P. Bush on Tuesday in the Republican primary runoff as Texas GOP voters picked a beleaguered...

May 24 Primary Runoff Election Results

People Newspapers News 5/24 2:00P Rachel Snyder

Voters headed to the polls Tuesday to choose their candidates in the primary runoff elections.

Jewish Family Service Announces Keynote Speaker Change for Luncheon

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 5/24 8:47A Bubble Life

Jewish Family Service Announces Keynote Speaker Change for Luncheon on Wednesday, May 25: HELEN HUNT to replace Kristin Chenoweth An award-winning actress, accomplished writer, director and producer,...

FBI Reveals Plot to Assassinate George W. Bush

People Newspapers News 5/24 12:25P Rachel Snyder

An Iraqi man based in Ohio is accused of being linked to a plot to assassinate former President George W. Bush, going as far as traveling to Dallas “to conduct surveillance of...

Ohio man charged with aiding and abetting plot to kill former President George W. Bush

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 5/24 9:16A Raegan Scharfetter

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) -- An Iraqi citizen living in Columbus, Ohio has been charged with aiding and abetting a plot to murder former United States President George W. Bush,...

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Brand Spotlight: Maurices

Tanya Foster 5/25 1:00A Tanya Foster

I always love to keep my eye out for new brands. When I find a brand that I love, you all are the first to know. Today I want to introduce you to Maurices ! They have so many versatile, cute and...

Rag & Bone – Sales Support Associate

Highland Park Village 5/24 4:59P Isabel O'Neill

Bump-Friendly Dresses at Every Price Point

Brighton The Day 5/24 8:54A Brighton Keller

Y all, I m finally to the point in this pregnancy where I ve got to be selective with the clothes I wear. I ve mentioned on here before that I m not a big fan of maternity...

State Fair Reveals 2022 Commemorative Theme Art: ‘Taste of Texas’

People Newspapers Life 5/24 8:00A Staff Report

For 136 years, food has been a focal point of the annual State Fair of Texas. Get your tastebuds ready now – opening September 30, the 2022 State Fair-themed “Taste of Texas”...

AYA Medical Spa Offers Exclusive Specials During the Month of June

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 5/24 1:00A Brynn Bagot Public Relations

Looking to have a perfect, stress-free summer vacation? AYA Medical Spa is prescribing you with a little vitamin sea and self-care with its June specials! Offered throughout...

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Honoring Fathers

People Newspapers Community 5/23 4:00A Greg Nielsen

The 46th-annual Father of the Year Luncheon, which honors fathers by raising funds for charities and scholarships, will be June 8 at the Frontiers of Flight Museum.

The Tennis Syndicate

People Newspapers Community 5/23 2:30A Michele Valdez

In North Texas, female tennis lovers play in a league known as Tennis Competitors of Dallas (TCD).

Donors Needed For Dak (And Others)

People Newspapers Community 5/20 12:00P Rachel Snyder

Highland Park Middle School teacher and coach Adam Lopez is used to overcoming challenges when it comes to sports but is now facing a challenge of a different sort in finding...

Dallas CASA Hosts Cherish the Children Luncheon

People Newspapers Community 5/19 8:00A Emilea McCutchan

WFAA-TV anchor Cynthia Izaguirre and Dallas Maverick CEO Cynt Marshall spoke before a sold-out crowd of 400 at Dallas CASA's Cherish the Children luncheon May 6 about their...

Festival of Joy Returning to Klyde Warren Park

People Newspapers Community 5/17 11:00A Rachel Snyder

Promising a fun-filled day of bright colors, a parade, vegetarian feast, music, dance, yoga, crafts, and other cultural activities, the

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Veterans of Foreign Wars Patriots Pen Contest - Grapevine VFW Post Winners at HPMS

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 5/24 6:19A the press retriever

At Highland Park Middle School, Mrs. Janiks 8th grade TAG students wrote patriotic essays for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Patriots Pen contest, and 18 of the 65 student essays were selected to be...

Parish Head of School Resigns, Interim Named

People Newspapers Schools 5/24 6:00A Rachel Snyder

Parish Episcopal School’s board of trustees May 19 accepted the resignation of former head of school Dave Monaco shortly before his anticipated retirement at the end of the...

Buddy Bowl brings community together

Highland Park ISD News and Announcements 5/23 11:45A

Students, teachers, parents and community members came together May 21 for the 6th annual HP Buddy Bowl to enjoy a friendly game of football that included festive...

Girls golf finishes 4th at state tournament

Highland Park ISD News and Announcements 5/23 9:20A

The Lady Scots golf team finished fourth, just two points behind the third-place team, at the 2022 UIL 5A Golf State Championship Tournament.

HPMS students compete at national archery tournament

Highland Park ISD News and Announcements 5/23 8:43A

The HPMS Archery team made history with its debut appearance at the National Archery Tournament May 12-14 in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Tyler Bower of Wintergrass Vineyard and Winery Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 5/24 12:44A Jeff Cope

Wintergrass Vineyard and Winery is a new winery that has opened in Cleburne and it did not take long to start gaining fans of its wines. The winemaker behind those wines is co-owner Tyler Bower. We...

Reddy Vineyards

Texas Wine Lover 5/20 1:00A Jeff Cope

Reddy Vineyards has long been known as one of the pioneering and premier grape growers in Texas led by Dr. Vijay Reddy who started growing grapes in 1997. Since 2019, the vineyard started making its...

Dotson-Cervantes – Voca, TX

Texas Wine Lover 5/19 1:01A Jim Baker

Our second stop in our Mason County winery tour was to Dotson-Cervantes in Voca. We met Alphonse Dotson and Martha Cervantes years ago at William Chris Vineyards where they were selling their Gotas de...

Dare To Discover Our Outdoors By Dining Al Fresco with Open Palette at Sheraton Dallas

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 5/18 5:24A Culver Public Relations

Open Palette's second Al Fresco Dining Experience event which includes all-you-can-eat BBQ, beer, wine and live music is this Saturday, May 21 from 2pm to 6pm. Open Palette is located inside Sheraton...

Cassaro Winery Corsicana

Texas Wine Lover 5/18 12:25A Jeff Cope

Cassaro Winery in Ovilla, Texas is located south of Dallas and since 2019 when they first opened, owners John and Jill Matthews have been expanding constantly. Their location in Ovilla is well-known...

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Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint Review

Color and Chic 5/24 10:28A Quincy

Part of my job is sharing the best beauty products on the market with you, and after testing countless foundations, the Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint remains one of my holy grail. It’s basically a...

SUMMER COTTON DRESSES

The Middle Page 5/24 3:19A Cathy Williamson

SUMMER COTTON DRESSES Hi and Happy Monkeypox Season! I dressed so inappropriately for it in these photos. I should have worn this Farm Rio banana dress for the opening season! I m sorry, but I couldn...

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THE PERFECT SUMMER BLAZER

The Middle Page 5/20 2:36A Cathy Williamson

THE PERFECT SUMMER BLAZER Happy Friday! What a blur this week has been. It will take me some time to catch up on my sleep after my adventures in babysitting ! I ve talked to more grandmothers who say...

Deals on Deals on Deals!

The Sister Studio 5/19 10:03P Jennifer Reed

Wahooooo! The weekend is HERE! I feel like this week flew by! Last weekend I went to Savannah for my girlfriend s bachelorette celebration and we had the best time; the weather was glorious! There...

Business Casual Attire for Women

Color and Chic 5/19 1:14P Quincy

A lot has changed since early 2020, including the standards for workwear. If you’re not already back in the office, you likely will be soon, which is why I wanted to do a business casual attire for...

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Rutledge, Other HP Spring Signees Lauded

People Newspapers Sports 5/20 12:00A Todd Jorgenson

Decorated sprinter John Rutledge was recognized for signing with the University of Texas alongside three other senior athletes on Thursday. (Read time: 1.2 minutes)

Gallery: Lacrosse Clinic

People Newspapers Sports 5/19 7:00A Contributor

Boys and girls from western and southern Dallas were introduced to the sport of lacrosse May 14, as Park Cities resident and professional athlete Ryan Brown hosted a community...

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Biediger Earns Bronze at State Tourney

People Newspapers Sports 5/18 12:00A Todd Jorgenson

In her second appearance at the state tournament, Biediger tied for third place, while HP came in fourth in the team standings. (Read time: 0.9 minutes)

Nelson Near-Miss Keeps Spieth Confident

People Newspapers Sports 5/16 12:00A Todd Jorgenson

As Jordan Spieth’s quest for a hometown title at the AT T Byron Nelson eluded him again, at least the former Jesuit standout is getting closer. (Read time: 3.9 minutes)

Coppell Stifles Rangers in Playoff Sweep

People Newspapers Sports 5/15 5:00P Todd Jorgenson

For the second straight year, Jesuit’s baseball season ended the same way, with a loss to Coppell in the second round of the playoffs. (Read time: 1.7 minutes)

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Pros and Cons of Living in Plano, Texas - Moving to Plano

VIP Realty 5/20 5:06A cecilia@viprealtyinfo.com (Cecil

Every once in a while, people entertain the idea of having a fresh start away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Having the ideal location in mind will allow you to plan...

Open Houses to Check Out May 21-22

People Newspapers Real Estate 5/19 10:00A Maddie Spera

Escape the heat this weekend by ducking into these open houses. And if you find your dream home in the process? So be it.

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Dallas Architecture Forum To Host Panel Discussion on Single-Family Housing

People Newspapers Real Estate 5/19 10:00A Staff Report

The Dallas Architecture Forum will host a virtual panel discussion about challenges and opportunities for single-family housing in Dallas May 25.

Rogers Healy Seeks To License 1,000 New Realtors With ‘License Launch’ Program

People Newspapers Real Estate 5/19 6:00A Staff Report

Rogers Healy and Associates Real Estate is looking to find and train 1,000 new realtors by covering the cost of real estate school for qualified candidates across Texas.

Vacation Home Design: Three Tips for Creating the Ultimate Getaway

People Newspapers Real Estate 5/19 2:30A Margaret Chambers

If you’re like many urbanites, you’ve always dreamed of having another place to escape to, such as a mountain cabin, lake house, or beach house.

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Dallas hospital can temporarily resume gender-affirming care

Spectrum Local News Health 5/12 12:12P Spectrum News Staff

The ruling comes as part of a legal case the clinic’s founder, Dr. Ximena Lopez, filed against Children’s Health of Dallas.

Texas joins multi-state amicus brief to ban child gender-affirming procedures

Spectrum Local News Health 5/12 4:14A Craig Huber

Supports Alabama’s Vulnerable Child Protection Act.

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Dickey’s Named to 2022 Fast Casual Top 100 “Movers and Shakers” List

Restaurant News 5/24 8:58A RestaurantNews.com

World s biggest barbecue restaurant concept recognized in No. 5 spot of innovative restaurant brands Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Fast Casual recently announced the...

Swig Prepares to Bring Acclaimed Dirty Soda to More of The Sooner State

Restaurant News 5/24 6:48A RestaurantNews.com

Industry-changing soda retailer will open new Norman drive-thru near popular Legacy Park in June Norman, OK ( RestaurantNews.com ) Swig – an industry-changing soda concept –...

Three Bean Salad

Love and Lemons 5/24 5:02A Jeanine Donofrio

Like macaroni salad and potato salad, three bean salad takes me right back to my childhood. It was something I ate at potlucks, picnics, and even the occasional school lunch. I remember liking the...

Everything You Need to Know About Dining and Drinking at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport

Eater Dallas 5/24 3:15A Amy McCarthy

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport | Shutterstock As travelers slowly return to the skies, here’s where to eat at Dallas-Fort Worth’s busiest airport One of the world’s busiest airports,...

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Expands to Pittsburgh, Bringing 5 Locations

Restaurant News 5/24 12:25A RestaurantNews.com

Franchising duo Henry Wang and Erik Mansmann are bringing the hometown chicken finger restaurant to their city. Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Layne’s Chicken Fingers ,...