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Partnership that includes affiliate of Pillar Commercial picks up Preston Center office tower

Dallas Business Journal 1/20 5:18A Plamedie Ifasso

Located at 8222 Douglas Ave, One Preston Centre is 76,741 square feet and 88% leased.

Restaurant Group Acquires Highland Park Soda Fountain Location

People Newspapers Business 1/19 9:00A Rachel Snyder

The home of the former Highland Park Soda Fountain, which closed in 2018, is set to get new life. (Read time: 3.1 minutes)

SMU Basketball Game Against Wichita State Postponed Due To COVID Protocols

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 1/18 4:45A CBS Dallas / Fort Worth

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) — The current surge in COVID-19 cases is having an impact on collegiate basketball. On Tuesday, officials with the American Athletic Conference announced...

Omicron May Be Mild, But You Still Want to Avoid It

People Newspapers News 1/18 1:30A Bethany Erickson

By now, you probably know at least a dozen people in your social circle who have recently tested positive from the omicron variant of COVID-19, and most of them recovered...

Amazon May Be Planning a Galleria Store

People Newspapers Business 1/17 4:00A Staff Report

According to paperwork filed with the State of Texas, Amazon may be planning a store in the Galleria -- but what kind of store is still up for guesses. (Read time: 1.2...

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Valentine’s Day Gift Guides for Her & Him

Brighton The Day 1/20 4:51A megan hopkins

Y all, Valentine s Day is right around the corner. Are we ready?! I feel like it s sneaking up on me quickly, so I wanted to get my first Valentine s Day post up. I know gifts...

We All Scream For Lele

Dallas Tidbits 1/19 6:50A allison@gotidbits.com

You've done so much meditation and vision boarding lately, it's going to your head. Wear the good vibes when designer Lele Sadoughi comes to town to launch her newest collection at her Highland Park...

The Colorful Coated Denim I Can’t Quit

Brighton The Day 1/19 6:28A megan hopkins

When it comes to denim, I m typically a black, blue, or white girl. I tend to stick to very classic jeans that I can mix and match with everything. But some of you may...

Sherwood Wagner will serve as Honorary Chair for DSOL Presentation Ball

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 1/18 10:42P Deborah Brown

Sherwood Wagner will serve as the Honorary Chair for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League 36 th Annual Presentation Ball which will be held on Saturday, February 12 at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony...

January Instagram Round-Up

Tanya Foster 1/18 11:00P Tanya Foster

Hi everyone! How is your week going? This week I have been with my grandkids at the Happiest Place on Earth! It is the 50th year anniversary at Disney World, so it has been such a fun time. Be sure to...

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CEO’S COVID To Do List: Data Collection, Work/Life Balance

People Newspapers Community 1/17 1:30A Rachel Snyder

Many families balanced work with teaching their children at home when the COVID-19 pandemic caused schools and businesses to shutter in March of 2020.

Dallas Foundation Names Four to Board of Governors

People Newspapers Community 1/14 4:00A Staff Report

The Dallas Foundation recently announced the appointment of four new members to its Board of Governors. (Read time: 3.1 minutes)

Dallas Woman Meets with Pope

People Newspapers Community 1/10 1:30A Daniel Lalley

Scholar, Pontiff seek global harmony through climate action.

Nonprofits Receive $100,000 From Park Place Dealerships

People Newspapers Community 1/7 6:14A Staff Report

Park Place Dealerships recently awarded $100,000 to 24 local nonprofits as part of the dealerships’ season of giving campaign. A

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HP Library Now Offers ConsumerReports.org

HPTX Library 1/19 8:19A

Access a comprehensive collection of expert, unbiased product reviews 24/7.

The Search Begins

People Newspapers Schools 1/19 8:00A Bethany Erickson

When Dr. Michael Hinojosa announced he would be resigning from his post as Dallas ISD superintendent last week, the district became one of thousands now hunting for the next...

Dallas in Top 20 of STEM Job Growth Index

People Newspapers Schools 1/19 1:30A Bethany Erickson

Dallas found its way to the top 20 of an index designed to track STEM job growth — and experts say that will be very good for the local economy. (Read time: 4 minutes)

CSI: Ursuline Academy

People Newspapers Schools 1/14 2:00A Emilea McCutchan

Students become detectives in Kirsten Lindsay-Hudak’s forensics class.

W.T. White Names New Principal

People Newspapers Schools 1/13 2:23P Bethany Erickson

The new principal at W.T. White may look familiar to some -- Beth Wing has spent the last three-and-a-half years as principal at Dealey Montessori Academy. (Read time: 2.9...

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2022 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 1/16 10:34A Jeff Cope

The 2022 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition had over forty-eight judges representing various North American wine regions, and they judged 5,816 wines from nearly 1,000 wineries for the 2022 San...

Owners of The Charles Announce Formation of Duro Hospitality, Upcoming Projects

Crave DFW 1/13 7:08A Steven Doyle

Duro Hospitality, the group behind the beloved Design District hot spots The Charles, Bar Charles, and its newest hot spot Sister, is proud to formally announce the establishment of their hospitality...

9 Ways to Enjoy Escargot in Dallas

Crave DFW 1/11 3:42A Steven Doyle

by Steven Doyle Although mainly considered a French dish, escargot, which means edible snail, have been eaten for many thousands of years. Large quantities of empty shells have been found in the caves...

Flying Fish is a Catch

Crave DFW 1/11 3:05A Steven Doyle

by Steven Doyle The Flying Fish looks and feels like it has been in business since the post war era but in fact Shannon Wynne designed and opened his first casual seafood restaurant in Little Rock,...

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New Outfits and Amazon Finds

The Sister Studio 1/15 10:12P Jennifer Reed

Hi friends! This week s newsletter isn t very lengthy, but there are some GOOD finds this week! Also, FYI, Target has 30% OFF women s and men s clothing, shoes, and accessories, but it ends tonight!...

Every day Makeup routine

Krystal Schlegel 1/15 7:07P krystal

My every day makeup routine takes less than five minutes and adds the perfect bronzed glow! Here is my sun kissed list including all of the shades and steps included. All of the makeup and beauty...

Best buys of 2021

Krystal Schlegel 1/12 8:25A krystal

My most used favorite items I found or re-ordered in 2021! Turn on your JavaScript to view content Best buys of 2021: Caraway non toxic ceramic cookware set I love this cooking set and use it every...

THE JANUARY BLUES ALREADY

The Middle Page 1/12 2:47A Cathy Williamson

THE JANUARY BLUES ALREADY Hello, everyone! Well, I spoke way too soon last Friday . I said I was feeling better and thought I might be over Omicron. Not what happened at all. I honestly felt so much...

Pregnancy Favorites

Krystal Schlegel 1/9 11:10A krystal

I m currently in the third trimester of my second pregnancy! From stretch mark oil to maternity jeans, here are my pregnancy favorites Pregnancy favorites! Erbaviva stretch mark oil I slather this...

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Congratulations, Belles Honor Squads and ’21-22 Miss High Kick Ava Tiffany

People Newspapers Sports 1/19 1:30A Staff Report

Shannon Phillips, director of Highland Park High School’s award-winning Highland Belles drill team, has announced the 2021-2022 honor squads and the selection of Ava Tiffany...

High School Sports Scoreboard Jan. 15

People Newspapers Sports 1/14 6:01P Staff Report

How did local teams fare this week? Check out our high school sports scoreboard.

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HP to Host Scot Super Six Wrestling Meet

People Newspapers Sports 1/13 11:00P Todd Jorgenson

The event on Saturday will include teams from Frisco Memorial, Frisco Reedy, Little Elm, McKinney Boyd, and Plano East. (Read time: 0.9 minutes)

Alumni Welcome New Season for Lady Scots

People Newspapers Sports 1/13 11:00A Todd Jorgenson

Some familiar faces joined with some new ones to launch the Highland Park softball season with an alumni game on Jan. 8. (Read time: 0.6 minutes)

Gallery: Lady Scots vs. Crandall

People Newspapers Sports 1/12 12:23P Contributor

The Lady Scots rolled to a 49-24 road win over Crandall on Tuesday. They have won their six league games thus far by an average margin of 39 points and have allowed just 24.3...

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The Polsky Messer Team Joins Douglas Elliman

People Newspapers Real Estate 1/20 1:30A Staff Report

The dynamic duo of Harrison Polsky and Amy Messer have joined a relative newcomer to the Dallas real estate market -- Douglas Elliman Realty. (Read time: 3.4 minutes)

Real Estate Pros: Give Us Some Real Talk

People Newspapers Real Estate 1/18 6:53A Staff Report

When the market is as busy as the Dallas-Fort Worth market is, and housing inventory so dear, creating relationships with new buyers and sellers is important.

Kelly, Rouda Smith Named to Swanepoel Power 200 List

People Newspapers Real Estate 1/16 8:00A Bethany Erickson

An annual list that ranks leaders in real estate has at least two local faces, and one that has brand-new ties to Dallas real estate. (Read time: 3.8 minutes)

The Ebby Halliday Companies Exceed 2020 Total Sales Volume by (Gulp) $2 Billion

Candy's Dirt 1/15 12:01A Candy's Dirt

We can all use a little good news lately. Agreed? See More...

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Texas reports 54,407 new COVID cases, more than 12,000 hospitalizations

Spectrum Local News Health 1/18 7:12A Craig Huber

A total 489 pediatric patients now hospitalized.

Related: Texas surpasses 11,000 hospitalizations for COVID-19; 61,113 new cases reported Spectrum Local News Health, More than 10,000 now hospitalized with COVID-19 in Texas Spectrum Local News Health

Sources: Steward Health Care looking to sublease over 150K SF of Richardson space

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 1/18 6:53A Anna Butler

According to multiple sources, the Dallas-based physician-owned health care system is hoping to find someone to take down more about 150,000 square feet in Richardson.

Dermatologist provides solutions for pandemic hair loss

Spectrum Local News Health 1/17 11:30P Charlotte Scott

Dr. Jennifer Gordon is experiencing hair loss herself.

Behavioral Health Group acquires Center for Behavioral Health

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 1/14 5:38A Plamedie Ifasso

Behavioral Health Group is looking to enter new markets, and last year, the company added 36 locations to its national footprint.

Trinity Hunt announces platform investment, entrance in new health care sector

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 1/14 5:06A Catherine Leffert

The Dallas firm will build its interventional pain management platform through rapid add-on acquisitions, said Partner Mike Steindorf.

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Taking Stock And Looking Forward: Food System Overhaul

Civil Eats 12/21 9:00P The Civil Eats Editors

A version of this article originally appeared in The Deep Dish, our members-only monthly newsletter. Become a member today . As 2021 comes to an end, we take stock of another momentous year that...

NYC Is on the Cusp of Making Its Food Purchasing Sustainable. It Won’t Be Easy.

Civil Eats 12/20 9:00P Lisa Held

This January, “Hamburgers & Cheeseburgers Deluxe” will be on the menu for New York City’s public-school students just once. “If you were to look at menus that were posted five...

Fighting Food Apartheid with Lousiville’s Black Market Grocery Store

Civil Eats 12/12 9:00P Malia Guyer-Stevens

On May 31, 2020, Louisville, Kentucky was under a curfew in response to the ongoing protests following the murder of George Floyd and the killing of Breonna Taylor. As was customary for a Sunday...

A Baltimore Urban Farm Fights for Food Sovereignty in the Face of Eviction

Civil Eats 12/2 9:00P Jaisal Noor, Yes! Magazine

A 1.5-acre fenced-in plot of land in the heart of South Baltimore’s isolated Cherry Hill neighborhood currently lies barren, its fields exhausted from growing nearly 3,200...

I Joined This Grocery Co-op to Save Money. It Has Totally Reshaped My Relationship to Shopping.

Civil Eats 11/29 9:01P Gosia Wozniacka

I’m standing in a warehouse on the industrial outskirts of Portland, Oregon, tearing mounds of plastic wrap from a pallet stacked tall with hundreds of cardboard boxes of salvaged fruits and...

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