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Verdigris Ensemble's Student Leadership Cohort Inspires New Generation of Artists in North Texas

Memorial Day Weekend Sale Roundup!

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Top Stories: ➊ – PC-TAG Awards Teacher of the Year (Sunday), ➋ – Mike Collier Wins Democratic Nomination For Lieutenant Governor and Will Face Uphill Battle Against Dan Patrick (Wednesday), ➌ – Homeowners in Dallas-Fort Worth Upgrading Countertops (Wednesday), ➍ – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Easily Defeats George P. Bush in GOP Primary Runoff (Tuesday), ➎ – HPISD Place 4 Trustee Recount Called Off During Count, Original Results Stand (Friday)

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Verdigris Ensemble's Student Leadership Cohort Inspires New Generation of Artists in North Texas

NBC DFW 5/28 5:45A Kimberly Richard

Verdigris Ensemble’s Student Leadership Cohort takes students from the concert hall to the board room. Established last fall, the new educational initiative was developed to help students understand...

Florida education expert named new dean at SMU’s Dedman School of Law

Dallas Business Journal 5/27 8:26A Allen Pusey

An associate dean at the University of Florida's Levin School of Law who has ties to Texas has been selected to guide the school beginning in August.

HPISD Place 4 Trustee Recount Called Off During Count, Original Results Stand

People Newspapers News 5/27 6:00A Rachel Snyder

Highland Park ISD place 4 trustee candidate Tyler Beeson, who challenged incumbent Jae Ellis for the seat, called off the recount process Thursday during the vote-counting...

Local Personal Style Expert Bobbi Schwartz Releases Budget-Saving Shopping Guide

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 5/26 1:00A Brynn Bagot Public Relations

Dallas-based personal style expert Bobbi Schwartz has released Chic Casual Dressing: The Budget Guide, the second book in her Style Essentials series. The first book in the series, Build Your Ultimate...

Mama’s Pizza To Open In Forestwood Shopping Center

People Newspapers Business 5/26 4:00A Rachel Snyder

Mama’s Pizza, a Fort Worth-based pizza chain of more than 50 years, is opening a Dallas location this spring in the Forestwood Shopping Center.

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Memorial Day Sales 2022

Brighton The Day 5/27 9:00A Brighton Keller

Happy Memorial Day weekend! There are so many great sales happening this weekend from some of my favorite brands, including Athleta, Madewell, J.Crew, and Serena Lily. I ve...

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Summer entertaining essentials and kitchenware // Memorial Day Savings with The Home Depot

The Decor Diet 5/27 4:25A The Decor Diet

Memorial Day is just around the corner and I m looking forward to grilling in the backyard and gathering around the dining table with friends and family. It s my favorite time...

Faith Friday: Tiferet Israel Welcoming New Rabbi

People Newspapers Life 5/27 3:00A Staff Report

Tiferet Israel, among the oldest synagogues in North Texas, is charting a new course.

Getting Ready for Outdoor Entertaining

Brighton The Day 5/26 10:28A megan hopkins

It s that time of year! Outdoor entertaining is one of my absolute FAVORITE things about summer. There s just something about enjoying food and drinks (or mocktails for me...

Madewell Spring/Summer Finds

Brighton The Day 5/26 9:05A Brighton Keller

Happy (almost) Memorial Day weekend, y all. I can t believe we re already to the end of May. I swear it feels like this month just started. I don t know if it s because I m...

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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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Highland Park Celebrates Class of 2022

People Newspapers Schools 5/28 3:48A Rachel Snyder

More than 530 Highland Park High School seniors crossed the stage at the school’s graduation ceremony Friday at the Moody Coliseum.

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End of School Year message from Superintendent Dr. Tom Trigg

Highland Park ISD News and Announcements 5/27 11:03A

What an incredible year it has been for HPISD students, staff and families.

HP ties for top spot at UIL Academic State Meet

Highland Park ISD News and Announcements 5/27 10:55A

The Highland Park High School Academic Team tied for first place at the UIL 5A Academic State Meet after final results were tabulated May 25. It is believed to be the first...

Dallas ISD Breaks Ground on Tom Gooch Elementary Renovations

People Newspapers Schools 5/27 9:43A Maria Lawson

Tom Gooch Elementary will see some renovations, and the district held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate.

Safety and security are top priorities in HPISD

Highland Park ISD News and Announcements 5/27 8:52A

Highland Park ISD schools have undertaken several measures in recent years to make schools safer, according to HPISD Police Chief Mark Rowden.

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Parr Vineyards – Mason, TX

Texas Wine Lover 5/27 7:32A Jim Baker

Just off the square in Mason are two wineries in the same building. Our first winery visit of the two was Parr Vineyards where we were fortunate to catch Robert Parr in the tasting room with Dilek,...

Two Texas Wineries Win at Two Rosé Wine Competitions

Texas Wine Lover 5/26 12:58P Jeff Cope

2022 Experience Rosé Wine Competition Wedding Oak Winery was awarded a Double Gold medal and a 97-point score for its 2021 Castanet rosé at the 2022 Experience Rosé Wine Competition . Judging took...

Peek Inside Cafe Duro, the Most Charming New Spot in Lower Greenville

Eater Dallas 5/26 7:44A Courtney E. Smith

Cafe Duro is officially the cutest spot on Greenville Avenue. | Stephen Karlisch Plus Ida Claire’s CBD cockail menu, a big expansion for Bishop Cider, and more Dallas dining intel Right next door to...

Two Dallas-Area Starbucks Locations Join National Union Organizing Movement

Eater Dallas 5/26 5:38A Courtney E. Smith

The national wave of unionizing hits two Dallas-area Starbucks locations. | Jill Toyoshiba/Kansas City Star/Tribune News Service via Getty Images The organizing committees state the coffee giant...

Wine & Food Week Returns for a Full Week

Texas Wine Lover 5/26 12:40A Jeff Cope

The week-long Wine & Food Week returns to The Woodlands June 6 – 12 with an entirely new event lineup to celebrate 18 years of all things wine and food. Featuring hundreds of wines, scores of...

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Summer glow makeup routine

Krystal Schlegel 5/27 9:07A krystal

Here are all of the makeup products I use from Nordstrom for a pretty bronzed summer glow!! Bronzed summer glow makeup routine: To prep the skin I start with the Saint Laurent blur primer in Gold....

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...

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New HPHS Tennis Coach Named

People Newspapers Sports 5/28 4:18A Staff Report

Tylir Jimenez has been promoted to head coach of the Highland Park High School tennis program, the school district announced Saturday.

With 6A Schedule Looming, Scots Make Strides in Spring

People Newspapers Sports 5/27 4:00A Todd Jorgenson

Storer, HP building depth and experience to prepare for upcoming season

Why Rodney Webb Left Coaching After the Best Season of His Career

People Newspapers Sports 5/27 2:30A Todd Jorgenson

The new HPISD athletic director stepped away from the sidelines for ‘a unique opportunity’

Top Tandem: HP Doubles Team Caps Dominant Spring with State Title

People Newspapers Sports 5/26 2:30A Todd Jorgenson

Longtime Scots coach Holden set to retire after final spring championship

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)

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Dallas City Council Greenlights Knox Street Project

People Newspapers Real Estate 5/26 1:23P Rachel Snyder

A large, mixed-use project to bring luxury residential units, restaurant, retail, office space, and green space, as well as a hotel to the Knox Street area near Highland Park,...

Open Houses to Check Out May 28-29

People Newspapers Real Estate 5/26 10:00A Maddie Spera

Have some free time this weekend? Fill it by exploring these stunning homes. Saturday 6838 Prestonshire Lane, Dallas. Exquisite single-owner

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Homeowners in Dallas-Fort Worth Upgrading Countertops

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 5/25 5:53A Jamie Spence

Counter Considerations Considering new countertops for your kitchen or bath? Many homeowners in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex are doing the same! Whether you are upgrading for your own enjoyment or...

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...

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.

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Strawberry Margarita

Love and Lemons 5/28 2:01A Jeanine Donofrio

What better way to kick off summer than with a strawberry margarita?! It s fruity, it s refreshing, and it s SO darn fun. And despite its impressive appearance (check out that ruby red color!), it s...

Keto diet for beginners: Meal ideas, safety & expert tips

Live Science 5/28 2:00A

Originally designed to treat medication-resistant epilepsy in children, the ketogenic diet has become popular in recent years due to evidence that it can help with weight loss. Whatever the reason you...

CRP Signup: Scraping the Bottom of the Barrel

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 5/27 6:16A Laura Zaks

Photo credit: USDA For more than 35 years, the Farm Bill’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) has paid farmers and landowners to take highly erodible and other environmentally sensitive lands out of...

Restaurant Industry Veteran Opening First DFW Area Mici Italian in Frisco

Restaurant News 5/27 4:39A RestaurantNews.com

The Denver-based Italian concept is opening the doors to its Frisco location in late May, with about a dozen more in the region to follow, said franchise owner Carlos Smith....

California Water Regulators in the Dark on Oil Field Wastewater Risks

Civil Eats 5/26 10:00P Liza Gross, Inside Climate News

California is heading into its dry season after one of the driest winters on record, preceded by a brief reprieve from the worst drought in its history. No wonder water managers in the Central...