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New Friends New Life Announces 2021 ProtectHER Award Recipients

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 9/28 7:16A Elizabeth Lenart

American Airlines and Dr. Monique W. Morris were announced as the 2021 ProtectHER Award recipients at the New Friends New Life Annual Luncheon Launch Party, hosted by New Friends New Life on September...

Big Cowboys Win Means Massive Shopping Spree For Some

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 9/28 11:53A News From CBS Channel 11 KTVT –

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) When the Cowboys win big like they did last night, it’s good for more than their record. It also has an impact on the North Texas economy. And there s...

West Nile Virus Case Reported in Local ZIP Code

People Newspapers News 9/28 10:57A Staff Report

Dallas County Health and Human Services Tuesday reported a case of West Nile Virus in a resident of the 75225 ZIP code. (Read time: 1.2 minutes)

Dallas Ethics Reform Plan

NBC DFW 9/27 2:30P Ken Kalthoff

A Dallas Ethics reform plan was released Monday in the wake of several recent corruption cases. Former City Council Member Dwaine Caraway went to prison after pleading guilty...

Proposed House Redistricting Shifts Allred’s District

People Newspapers News 9/27 8:34A Bethany Erickson

An early proposed map of Texas congressional districts shows a shift in Rep. Colin Allred's district that would likely take most of District 32 out of Preston Hollow and the...

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The Layton Ladies Revealed Women’s Auxiliary Of Equest Luncheon Raffle Items At Highland Park...

My Sweet Charity 9/28 12:30P Jeanne Prejean

Ranger and Louise Griffith There was a new fellow hanging out in front of the Carolina Herrera salon in Highland Park Village the evening of Thursday, September 16. His name was Ranger and he along...

Even The Troutt Verandah Dressed Up For Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Circle Patron Dinner

My Sweet Charity 9/28 4:30A Jeanne Prejean

The plan called for the group photo of the 2021 Crystal Charity Ball ten best dressed ( Marybeth Conlon , Tiffany Divis , Jennifer Dix , Cate Ford , Cara French , Libby Hegi , Kim Hext , Karla...

What’s Popular in my LTK

Tanya Foster 9/28 1:00A Tanya Foster

Hello and happy Tuesday! I cannot believe that this is the last week of September. Time is flying! Before you know it, we will be celebrating Christmas. Speaking of which, I am releasing holiday gift...

How To Style White Booties

Brighton The Day 9/27 11:00P alyssa McDaniel

Hi Friends! Today lets talk booties. Specifically, white booties. I m currently working on re-vamping my booties guide. Today, I thought that white booties should have their...

Oak Cliff's Vicky Gouge is Ready to DASH to Help Local Children - and You Can Too!

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 9/27 5:54A Judy Porter

Ready to Dash for A Good Cause? Volunteers for Dash for the Beads 2022 Sought NOW for February 2022. When you see the Dash for the Beads in the press this year know that Oak Cliff resident Vicky Gouge...

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Preston Hollow Couple Announces New Grandchild

People Newspapers Community 9/28 7:52A Staff Report

A certain Preston Hollow couple is pretty over the moon at the addition of their newest grandchild. (Read time: 1 minute)

Virtually Be In the Room Where It Happens

People Newspapers Community 9/27 4:00A Staff Report

As this pandemic moved past the 18-month mark in Dallas County, we recognized a need in our community — one that had remained unfilled throughout the first wave, second wave,...

HP Tudor Featured in Turtle Creek Association Tour of Homes

People Newspapers Community 9/23 12:00P Staff Report

A classic Tudor in Highland Park will also be featured in the Turtle Creek Association’s 20th anniversary virtual tour of homes. (Read time: 2.6 minutes)

‘Mastermind of NorthPark Center’s Artistic Landscape Architecture’ Judy Cunningham Dies at 68

People Newspapers Community 9/21 9:00A Rachel Snyder

This year, NorthPark will have to switch from summer to fall landscaping (which typically includes hundreds of pumpkins and gourds) without the help of Judy Cunningham, the...

You Don’t Have to Wait to Give for North Texas Giving Day

People Newspapers Community 9/20 9:42A Staff Report

The 2021 Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas Giving Day follows another record-setting year, where more than 106,000 donors raised $58.8 million for more than 3,000...

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National Merit Commended Students announced

Highland Park ISD News and Announcements 9/28 6:00A

Congratulations to 28 HPHS students for being named 2022 National Merit Commended Students by the College Board.

HP Scots vs. the Sherman Bearcats Friday, Oct. 1

Highland Park ISD News and Announcements 9/27 4:11A

Ticket information and an updated online link for purchasing varsity football tickets for Friday's game are now available.

Happenings on the Hill

People Newspapers Schools 9/27 2:30A William Taylor

Austin Hickle had something of an epiphany last summer: If college campuses were going to return successfully to on-campus learning in fall 2020, student engagement would be...

Donation establishes La Fiesta Legacy Fund

Highland Park ISD News and Announcements 9/24 10:48A

Endowment gift will support the most urgent needs of Highland Park ISD.

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Student Achievements: Celebrate These

People Newspapers Schools 9/24 2:30A William Taylor

Preservation Park Cities presented 2021 Highland Park High School graduates (from left) Emery Medlock, Kendall Ferguson, and Robert White with $1,000 scholarships.

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Sicilian Wines from Vento di Mare

Texas Wine Lover 9/28 12:53A Jeff Cope

We received the product for review and all opinions are our own. Vento di Mare is a producer 18 miles from the western coast of Sicily. The wines produced are from both indigenous grapes, such as...

A Swanky New Dessert Shop Arrives in Downtown Dallas This Week

Eater Dallas 9/27 7:23A Brittanie Shey

Gelateria Zero Gradi opens this weekend with a three-day celebration. | Zero Gradi/Facebook Plus, Welcome to AM Intel, a (mostly) daily round-up of easily digestible Dallas dining details that every...

Heres to Another Nine Years! Lakewood Brewing Company Hosts 9th Annual Anniversary Bash

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 9/22 8:09P Lindsey Lyons

Lakewood Brewing Company is celebrating nine years of awesome craft beer with live music, food trucks, and 32 beers on tap and to go, along with other attractions this Saturday. This years event, back...

October Texas Wine Month Celebrations

Texas Wine Lover 9/21 12:44A Jeff Cope

October is Texas Wine Month, and this is the time you can get all your friends to join in and realize what you already know, Texas wine is great! A number of wineries and businesses are having special...

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Popular Dessert Shop Sweet Daze Permanently Closes Its Doors

Eater Dallas 9/20 7:20A Brittanie Shey

Sweet Daze, the bakery known for its photogenic treats, has closed up shop in Richardson. | Sweet Daze Dessert Bar /Facebook Plus, boba shop Happy Lemon opens in Richardson and more DFW dining intel...

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Chic at Every Age // Curateur Welcome Box

Style of Sam 9/28 4:23A Sam

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BLAZER AND JEANS

The Middle Page 9/24 3:22A Cathy Williamson

BLAZER AND JEANS Happy Friday! I hope you all have had a great week! Not much has gone on this week. Sometimes, I feel like a loser when I start to write because I realize how boring my life is. What...

3 Simple Ways to Add Fall Touches To Your Home

Color and Chic 9/23 3:36P Hoang-Kim

Fall is upon us and I love adding a few simple fall touches to our home to spruce things up! You don t have to go overboard or put pumpkins everywhere if that s not your thing. Here are 3 simple ways...

TARGET DISCOUNT CODE!

The Sister Studio 9/21 9:23P Jennifer Reed

You guys, I have been SO EXCITED about us getting a discount code for TARGET ! They ve never given one to an influencer EVER! Bonus, they have lots of promos going on right now so a lot of clothes...

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L’ORÉAL PARIS MIDNIGHT SERUM

The Middle Page 9/21 3:18A Cathy Williamson

Hey, everyone! I hope you all are doing well today and had a great weekend! It got super hot again in Dallas this weekend, but the rest of this week looks so much better! I have switched all of my...

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Forty Years of Witnessing Greatness Never Gets Old

People Newspapers Sports 9/28 2:30A Todd Jorgenson

Highland Park’s athletic legacy of unprecedented success and unmatched tradition dates back multiple generations.

The legendary football journey of Highland Park’s Randy Allen

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/27 6:39A Robbie Fuelling

Coach Allen has well over 400 wins.

Gallery: Hillcrest vs. Mesquite Poteet

People Newspapers Sports 9/26 9:37A Chris McGathey

The Panthers suffered a 35-28 loss to Mesquite Poteet at Franklin Stadium, meaning Hillcrest will need to repeat its late-season surge from a year ago in order to return to...

Pirates Stifle Late Rally by Hillcrest

People Newspapers Sports 9/25 12:00A Todd Jorgenson

Despite a valiant fourth-quarter comeback, Hillcrest’s bid for its first District 6-5A Div. II victory fell short on Friday. (Read time: 1.7 minutes)

Gallery: Highland Park Volleyball vs. Greenville

People Newspapers Sports 9/24 6:00A Chris McGathey

After wins against Crandall, Greenville, and West Mesquite, the Lady Scots have swept their last seven volleyball matches overall. They will continue district play on Friday...

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How to Incorporate Second-hand Furniture and Decor Into Your Home’s Interior Design

People Newspapers Real Estate 9/23 12:59P Contributor

The eight designers selected to participate in Dwell With Dignity's pop-up fundraiser, Thrift Studio, this year are sharing their tips on how to incorporate second-hand...

AIA Dallas Home Tour Offers Virtual and In-Person Options

People Newspapers Real Estate 9/23 12:17P Staff Report

The AIA Dallas Tour of Homes, Dallas’ only citywide home tour and the area’s only tour curated exclusively by architects, is back Saturday and Sunday, October 23-24. (Read...

Go Here: Open Houses to Check Out Sept. 25-26

People Newspapers Real Estate 9/23 10:00A Maddie Spera

Looking for that new home? We have some open houses to check out this weekend. (Read time: 4.1 minutes)

Related: Go Here: Open Houses to Check Out Sep. 18 and 19 People Newspapers Real Estate

Dwell With Dignity’s Thrift Studio Flashes Some Sales Friday, Saturday

People Newspapers Real Estate 9/23 8:00A Staff Report

If you still haven't had the opportunity to head to Dwell With Dignity's 14th annual Thrift Studio, you better get a move on -- the whole thing wraps up Saturday. (Read time:...

Ebby Offers Local Expertise, International Reach

Candy's Dirt 9/18 1:01A Candy's Dirt

Ebby Halliday Realtors and its sales associates possess a unique understanding of the global real estate market. See More...

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Survey: U.S. vaccination gap between white adults, minorities has closed

Spectrum Local News Health 9/28 9:20A Ryan Chatelain

The gap between whites and minority groups who have been vaccinated for COVID-19 has been virtually erased, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.

Texas Education Agency mask mandate policy triggers federal probe

Spectrum Local News Health 9/22 4:07A Craig Huber

U.S. Department of Education announced investigation in a four-page letter.

Texas surpasses 60,000 COVID-19 deaths

Spectrum Local News Health 9/20 5:44A Craig Huber

Case numbers are slowly improving.

Supporting Healthy Lung Function

Advance ER 9/19 11:10P

Tips to Keep Your Lungs Healthy Whether you have a chronic respiratory condition or not supporting your lung health is vital especially amid the ongoing COVID-19 epidemic. Our...

Insulin price capped at $25 for insured diabetics, but burden of cost for supplies remains

Spectrum Local News Health 9/17 12:16A Stacy Rickard

Texas became the 19th state to sign legislation to lower insulin costs, enacting a co-pay cap at $25 for insured individuals.

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The Blessing of ADHD From An Adult Living Happily With It

The Making of a Home 9/20 6:54A Holly K. Ross

ADHD & Adulting So, I may have mentioned in previous posts that I have returned to college to finish that psych degree that I started 30 years ago. I am loving the classes and...

Investing In Yourself

The Making of a Home 9/16 4:20P Holly K. Ross

Here I sit, 48 years old and entering the second act of my life. To do this, I have enrolled in a digital marketing boot camp with UT at Austin. I am creating this post as a class project. Turns out,...

The Next Chapter for Farm to School: Milling Whole Grains in the Cafeteria

Civil Eats 9/9 10:00P Hannah Wallace

Nan Kohler founded the milling company Grist & Toll in Pasadena, California in 2013 and her freshly milled flours have been a hit with bakers, chefs, and locavores ever since. But her abiding wish is...

Daily Encouragement: Psalm 18:

The Making of a Home 9/9 12:37A Holly K. Ross

We know a God who is listening- even if it looks like he is not. Join the fun! Sign up for all the goodies! I love sharing about my passions including faith, love, romance and my Savior. As much as I...

Psalm 18- Encouragement for the Soul

The Making of a Home 9/7 11:55P Holly K. Ross

With the world going crazy around us, how comforting that we have a rock who is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow! Psalm 18 For the director of music. Of David the servant of the Lord. He sang...