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The Senior Source’s Beat The Heat Is Providing AC Units And Extra Help For Sweltering Seniors

Dallas Pride Announces Allison Ponthier as Headliner; Celebrates 40 Years with Festival and Parade

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Top Stories: ➊ – Register Today for the Wine Business Management (WBM) Online Certificate from the Wine Business Institute at Sonoma State (Friday), ➋ – Dallas police investigating reports of sexual assault on the Katy Trail (Friday), ➌ – Dallas Police Investigating Reports of Assault on Katy Trail (Thursday), ➍ – The Texas House Has Voted to Impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton (Saturday), ➎ – Dalllas United Crew Celebrates Another Banner Year (Thursday)

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American Bar Association Honors Texas Monthly With Silver Gavel Award

Texas Monthly 5/31 6:34A Texas Monthly

The American Bar Association announced on May 24 that a Texas Monthly story by Michael Hall was among nine winners of the 2023 Silver Gavel Awards for Media and the Arts. The award is meant to...

Voter Fraud Is Rare. But 15 Illegal Votes in Laredo Have Thrown the City Council Into Turmoil.

Texas Monthly 5/31 6:08A Ryan Cantu

As recently as a few years ago, most city council meetings in Laredo were less exciting than Loter a Night at the retirement home two blocks from city hall. At least the Loter a cards had risqu...

All Hail the Alligator Gar, a Giant and Primordial River Monster

Texas Monthly 5/31 5:14A Stefan Lovgren

When Kirk Kirkland was a teenager in East Texas in the 1980s, alligator gar were trash fish. Anglers used the dismissive term to refer to species that ate the fish they were interested in catching....

Twenty Years of Uchi: How One Restaurant Changed Austin’s Dining Scene Forever

Texas Monthly 5/31 4:00A Jessica Dupuy

As an Austinite in the food and wine industry, people often ask about my favorite restaurants in town. My standard answer has long started, Other than Uchi . . . Considering the perpetually booked...

Political stand-off at Texas Capitol between Republican leaders over property tax relief bills

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 5/31 3:49A Jack Fink

A war of words has erupted on Twitter between Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick over how to provide Texans with property tax relief, creating a political standoff at...

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FAN EXPO Dallas Features Once-in-a-Lifetime After-Hours Parties and Special Experiences for...

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 5/31 3:52A Dana Cobb

FAN EXPO Dallas rolls out the red carpet all weekend long from June 9 th through June 11 th During the three-day pop culture extravaganza that is FAN EXPO Dallas , the fun doesn't end when the show...

Nonprofits Support Human Trafficking Survivors

People Newspapers Community 5/31 5:00A Maria Lawson

Texas ranks second in the U.S. in human trafficking – a statistic Chad Frymire and Bianca Davis often cite.

The Senior Source’s Beat The Heat Is Providing AC Units And Extra Help For Sweltering Seniors

My Sweet Charity 5/31 4:30A Jeanne Prejean

The thermometer is inching its way upward to a North Texas heat wave. Experts are literally sweating it out that this year’s summer could be a record-breaking scorcher. While some will while away the...

Take a look at Independence by Stephanie Lawhorn

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 5/30 7:00A Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in G

Independence by Stephanie Lawhorn Gallery Wrap 16 x 20 Acrylic We could learn something from a white heron: Be still. Be patient. Make careful steps in life. Walk independentlynot seeking approval...

How I Organize Our Family Calendar

Brighton The Day 5/30 10:54A megan hopkins

There are few things I love more than a fresh month and an empty calendar. Even though technology has made it so easy to put all of your appointments, to-dos, and tasks on a...

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Congratulations, W.T. White High School Class of 2023

People Newspapers Schools 5/31 9:36A Hope Smith

A sea of orange sat in rows at Alfred J. Loos, ready to receive their diplomas and begin the next chapter of their lives.

Related: Congratulations, Thomas Jefferson High School Class of 2023 People Newspapers Schools

Dr. Mike Rockwood shares first message as HPISD Superintendent

armstrong.hpisd.org 5/30 7:27A

This is his first official week as the district's new leader after spending the past several weeks getting to know the HPISD community.

St. Mark’s 4th Graders Win National Vocabulary Contest

People Newspapers Schools 5/30 6:24A Maria Lawson

The team scored a perfect 200 points in the last of three competition meets for the WordMasters Challenge, an annual national vocabulary competition among nearly 125,000...

Early Voting Opens for Dallas ISD District 2 Trustee Runoff

People Newspapers Schools 5/30 6:19A Maria Lawson

The runoff is between Jimmy Tran and Sarah Weinberg. Election Day is June 10, with early voting from May 30 to June 6.

Alumni Association Celebrates Poole, Van Amburgh, Young, Pierce, Boone

People Newspapers Schools 5/29 5:00A William Taylor

A cheerleader, a football player, and a dual-sport star walked the halls of Highland Park High School before earning recognition as 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award honorees.

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Crown Hill Winery: Wine with a View

Texas Wine Lover 5/31 12:33A Amie Nemec

One of the newest Texas wineries in the Hill Country is Crown Hill Winery . During a day of multiple winery stops, we turned south off Highway 290 onto 1623 in Stonewall. We passed Adega Vinho and...

TEXAS DAIRY QUEEN OPERATORS COUNCIL IS LOOKING FOR THE BIGGEST DQ FAN IN THE LONE STAR STATE

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 5/30 5:08A Mary Jane Coker

Does the Biggest DQ Fan Live in Dallas/Fort Worth? For more than seven decades, Texans have been enjoying the delicious Treats & Eats® at DQ® restaurants. Memories have been made with family and...

2023 Sage’s Symposium

Texas Wine Lover 5/29 10:58P Shelly Wilfong and Jeff Cope

Michael McClendon and Wes Jensen Sage’s Vintage’s 6 th annual Symposium took place June 22-23 in Nacogdoches. Titled “Crushing Boundaries,” the Symposium gave Sage’s Vintage clients and guests an...

What’s Happening with Longhorn Cellars?

Texas Wine Lover 5/27 1:02A Amie Nemec

Born and raised in San Antonio, Deanna studied nursing and became an RN. She worked in Telemetry, Cardiac, and Intensive Care for seven years until she shifted gears to become the clinical coordinator...

Sheraton Dallas Offers Pride and Joy Package and Special Pride Cocktail For Pride Month in June

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 5/26 9:50A Culver Public Relations

Sheraton Dallas Hotel in downtown Dallas is spreading the joy for Pride Month in June with their Pride and Joy Package. The hotels Pride and Joy Package includes a bottle of champagne and buffet...

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MASTERING MONOCHROME: 3 STEPS TO PUT TOGETHER A STUNNING OUTFIT

Style of Sam 5/31 8:39A Sam

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May’s Amazon FAVES!

The Sister Studio 5/29 9:47P Jennifer Reed

This month s ALL THINGS AMAZON newsletters is HERE and it may be one of the best ones yet! I ve rounded up lots of adorable summer dresses, skirts, tops, home decor, swimsuits, coverups, accessories...

MEMORIAL DAY

The Middle Page 5/26 3:11A Cathy Williamson

ONE // TWO // THREE // FOUR // FIVE // SIX // SEVEN // EIGHT // NINE // TEN Happy Memorial Day, Ladies! What is everyone up to this Memorial Day weekend? I am headed to LA with my...

CROPPED BLAZER

The Middle Page 5/23 3:28A Cathy Williamson

CROPPED BLAZER Hello, ladies! How is everyone doing? Are you surviving Maycember ? Maybe you haven t had a crazy month, but mine has been pretty wild. I remember when my kids were in school, and May...

GRAB YOURS HERE!

The Sister Studio 5/20 10:06P Jennifer Reed

YOU GUYS, I am SO EXCITED! Our Gimme Brush launch is HERE ! These are the only brushes you ll ever find at our house; we LOVE them! So you can imagine how excited we are to launch our very own color...

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Hockaday Runs Away With Two Titles at SPC Spring Meet

People Newspapers Sports 5/31 2:30A Todd Jorgenson

With three individual gold medals, Hockaday distance runner Margaret Thompson was the star of the recent SPC track and field championships in Fort Worth.

Dalllas United Crew Celebrates Another Banner Year

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 5/25 4:13A Lisa Miller

Dallas, TX - Dallas United Crew (DUC), celebrated on May 20th at their season ending banquet, dubbed Bow Ball a play on the name of the rubber guard that protects the point on the bow of a racing...

The Story Behind Preston Hollow’s New Pro Franchise

People Newspapers Sports 5/24 4:00A Todd Jorgenson

Seven years after the American Ultimate Disc League expanded into the Dallas-Fort Worth market, it remains a niche sport with a following that’s devoted yet small by...

HP Golfer Surges in Final Round at State

People Newspapers Sports 5/23 12:00P Todd Jorgenson

Highland Park sophomore Brooks Simmons narrowly missed a medal while placing fourth at the Class 6A state golf tournament.

Frazar Rediscovers Success as Champions Tour Newcomer

People Newspapers Sports 5/22 4:00A Todd Jorgenson

Eight years ago, a whole golf career’s worth of injuries had finally caught up to Harrison Frazar. He was ready to walk away for good.

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House of the Month: 4255 Cochran Chapel Road

People Newspapers Real Estate 5/26 2:30A Staff Report

Enjoy the unmatched timeless and quality craftsmanship of this exquisite 11,056-square-foot French estate nestled on two gated acres of private grounds.

Valley View Demolition is Complete

People Newspapers Real Estate 5/23 11:15A Maria Lawson

Property owner Scott Beck held a press conference May 23 to announce the first phase of development for the site — a six-story structure that will include 26,000 square feet...

Real Talk: Valerie Dillon

People Newspapers Real Estate 5/22 2:30A Rachel Snyder

Longtime Highland Park-based real estate agent Valerie Dillon recently joined Rogers Healy and Associates.

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 5/21 from 2:00-4:00

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 5/18 9:21A Michele Balady Beach

OPEN HOUSE ON SUNDAY 5/21 from 2:00-4:00 3970 High Summit Dr. Dallas, TX 75244 If you're looking for a home that's both spacious and stylish, this four bedroom, two bathroom property is sure to...

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Pharmerica to add North Texas space in 2024, filing shows

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/31 9:29A David Moreno

Pharmerica appears to be readying new space in Dallas-Fort Worth in 2024, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

What to know about the Texas prison where Elizabeth Holmes is serving her 11-year sentence

Spectrum Local News Health 5/31 2:05A Associated Press

Holmes was convicted of fraud last year for duping investors who contributed hundreds of millions of dollars in the failed Silicon Valley startup.

Marijuana expansion effort peters out at Texas Capitol

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/30 3:52A Sahar Chmais

A bill that showed an inkling of promise earlier in the state legislative session now appears to be dead, and it likely will be another two years before Texans can hope for...

Using activism to cope with traumatic grief: A Uvalde parent's story

Spectrum Local News Health 5/27 4:00A Nicole Cross

Kimberly Mata Rubio has honored her daughter’s life with action, even when it hurt.

Fort Worth's Jet Health names new CEO

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/25 6:18A David Moreno

Fort Worth-based home health, hospice and personal care services provider Jet Health Inc. has appointed Larry Nabb as its new CEO.

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Pasta alla Penne

Life at the Table 5/31 6:47A Life At The Table

Pasta alla Penne: A Symphony of Flavors in Vodka Sauce Wondering what’s for dinner tonight? Pasta is always a simple, delicious and quick answer Try my Pasta alla Penne recipe...

Suspected Russian spy whale is looking for love in all the wrong places

Live Science 5/31 4:52A

Russia's suspected beluga whale spy, Hvaldimir, wearing a harness that read "Equipment of St. Petersburg" in 2019. (Image credit: JORGEN REE WIIG/NORWEGIAN DIRECTORATE OF...

The Best Dishes Eater Dallas Ate in May

Eater Dallas 5/31 3:30A Courtney E. Smith

Soul Bird opened a Dallas location for some life-changing chicken. | Courtney E. Smith A life-changing chicken sandwich, spicy poke, and strawberry shortcake are on the list The amount of excellent...

The 21 Best Father’s Day Gifts For Foodies

Love and Lemons 5/30 12:32P Ad Thrive

I started looking for a Father s Day gift for Jack last week, and I had so much fun browsing and coming up with ideas that I thought I d put together a gift guide to share with you! Below, you ll find...