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Top Stories: ➊ – Dallas' controversial OT Tavern agrees to close amid complaints from businesses, residents (Friday), ➋ – Rhinos + Winery = Rhinory: New Fredericksburg Winery Makes a Splash in Rhino Conservation and at TEXSOM Wine Awards (Friday), ➌ – Houston Developer Moving Ahead With Plans for Turtle Creek Tower (Saturday), ➍ – Council for Life Announces Appointment of First-Ever Executive Director, Lee Anne Morris (Thursday), ➎ – Al Biernat’s Launches New Menu (Thursday)

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Report: Justice Department probing Texas' multibillion-dollar border mission

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 7/6 11:07A CBS DFW Staff

AUSTIN, Texas (CBSDFW/AP) -- The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating potential civil rights violations in Texas' multibillion-dollar border security mission that has...

Work On New High Rise At Former Site of Preston Place Condos Underway

People Newspapers News 7/6 11:00A Rachel Snyder

These days, the property that housed the former Preston Place condo building, which was the site of a deadly fire in 2017, is a construction site.

Jacki Deason Subpoenaed In Georgia Investigation

People Newspapers News 7/6 8:48A Rachel Snyder

Seven allies or advisers of former President Donald Trump were subpoenaed this week in connection with the criminal investigation in Georgia of election interference.

DSOL Debutantes Demonstrate Divot Stomp at Honor Guard Polo Cup

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 7/6 2:11A Deborah Brown

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Debutantes demonstrated the traditional halftime divot stomp at the Honor Guard Polo Cup held at the Prestonwood Polo Club in Oak Point on June 25. Divot...

Texas officials identify all but 6 of 53 migrant truck victims

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 7/6 5:46A CBS Dallas Fort Worth

SAN ANTONIO (CBSDFW.COM/AP) All but six of the 53 migrants found dead or dying in a tractor-trailer in Texas last week have been identified, officials said Wednesday. The...

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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks

Turtle Creek Lane by Jennifer Houghton 7/6 4:52P jlhoughton

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is BACK, and I’ve rounded up all of my favorite 2022 picks for you to make shopping easier! Keep scrolling to see my personal wishlist items and add them to yours before...

MySweetSchoolDaze Series Returns To Rev Up Back-To-School Drives

My Sweet Charity 7/6 12:30P Jeanne Prejean

Don’t let the kids read this one, but school rooms are returning to active status in six weeks. While summer camps and vacations are still enjoying the getaways and relaxing days, there are North...

Take a look at Savannah Bench by Christina Fitch

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 7/6 7:00A Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in G

Savannah Bench by Christina Fitch Gallery Wrap 36 x 24" Mixed Media In the summer of 2019 I spent five weeks in Savannah, GA, while working on my masters degree at Savannah College of Art and Design....

Five Minutes With Houston’s Popular Tween Model, Actor Natalie Mull

Texas Lifestyle Magazine 7/6 8:57A Emily Hord

Natalie Mull, 11, is a top model who helped launch Houston-based Francesca’s boutique clothing line for tweens called, “Franki for Girls.” Even though she loves to model, Natalie also enjoys being on...

Day At The Races Had Southern Spirit, Colorful Outfits — And A Surprising Outcome

My Sweet Charity 7/6 6:30A Glenn Hunter

Christian Corts Welcoming a packed house to the 14th annual Day at the Races at Turtle Creek Park, the Event Co-Chair and regional president for presenting sponsor Truist bank, Christian Corts , was...

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2022 Rotary Club of Park Cities Fourth of July Parade

People Newspapers Community 7/4 5:05P Rachel Snyder

More than 200 tinseled and patriotic-hued floats made their way from Highland Park town hall to Goar Park Monday for the annual Rotary Club of Park Cities Fourth of July...

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The Most Important Playhouse(s) In Texas?

People Newspapers Community 7/4 2:30A Rachel Snyder

Visitors to NorthPark Center for Parade of Playhouses will see “the most important house in Texas” in replica form.

Touchdown Club of Dallas, Runway for Rise Benefit Rise School

People Newspapers Community 7/1 5:00A Rachel Snyder

The Ashford Rise School of Dallas recently received $2.325 million from the Touchdown Club of Dallas and several of its members.

Ability Connection Partners With The Potter’s House On Summer Camp Program

People Newspapers Community 7/1 3:00A Staff Report

Ability Connection, a Dallas-based nonprofit specializing in care for all types of intellectual and developmental disabilities, recently launched a first-time collaboration...

UWorld Grants $125,000 to North Texas Organizations

People Newspapers Community 6/30 4:00A Madeline Stout

UWorld, a provider of online learning tools for high-stakes exams, awarded $125,000 in grants to seven non-profit organizations in North Texas.

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Congratulations, Class of 2022 Graduates!

People Newspapers Schools 7/6 4:00A Staff Report

Join us as we recognize our Preston Hollow schools’ classes of 2022 across each campus.

Dallas ISD Announces Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2022

People Newspapers Schools 7/5 10:00A Maria Lawson

Former superintendent Michael Hinojosa and Hillcrest High School alumnus Jerry Heidenreich are two of seven members of Dallas ISD's Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2022.

Dallas ISD Deputy Superintendent’s Last Day is August 5

People Newspapers Schools 7/5 7:00A Maria Lawson

Dallas ISD Deputy Superintendent Susana Cordova has "decided to take something somewhere else."

Related: Dallas ISD Superintendent Hinojosa’s Last Day is July 5 People Newspapers Schools

Congratulations, Highland Park High School Class of 2022

People Newspapers Schools 7/1 2:30A Rachel Snyder

More than 530 joined the ranks of Highland Park High alumni as the district celebrated the class of 2022 on May 27.

HPISD Names New Leaders For Highlander Band, HPHS Theatre Program

People Newspapers Schools 6/30 5:00A Rachel Snyder

Highland Park ISD named new leaders for the Highlander band program and the Highland Park High School theater program.

Related: Daren Jordan chosen to lead Highlander Band program Highland Park ISD News and Announcements

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Beatrice Shows Her Southern Charm

Crave DFW 7/5 11:51A Steven Doyle

photos by Joey Stewart Everyone knows that special feeling we get seeing the big blue highway sign as we cross the Texas border into swamp country — Bienvenue en Louisiane....

Airis’Ele Vineyards

Texas Wine Lover 7/5 12:50A Jeff Cope

One of the newest wineries on U.S. 290 in Fredericksburg is Airis’Ele Vineyards . The winery is owned by Bret and Chris Perrenoud along with John and Susie Bernard. If you recognize the names of Bret...

Sushi Mocki Brings the SMU Roll to Mockingbird Station

Eater Dallas 7/1 4:22A Courtney E. Smith

The Red Raider Roll at Sushi Mocki. | Sushi Mocki Plus a sexy speakeasy in Bishop Arts and the Henry brings the Hamptons to Dallas in this week’s dining intel There’s a new sushi spot coming to Dallas...

Rhinos + Winery = Rhinory: New Fredericksburg Winery Makes a Splash in Rhino Conservation and at...

Texas Wine Lover 7/1 12:32A Shelly Wilfong

The exterior of Rhinory. Landscaping coming soon! A fateful experience on a 2016 trip to South Africa gave Craig Stevens and Chesney Castleberry a heart for rhino conservation. While observing the...

2022 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 6/30 11:24P Jeff Cope

The results have been released from the 2022 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition which was held June 21-23, 2022. Our own writer Shelly Wilfong made the trip to the Finger Lakes and helped...

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Favorite flattering workout leggings

Krystal Schlegel 7/6 11:38A krystal

We are spending time this summer in Telluride and love to hike in the mornings. I ordered several pairs of the Beyond Yoga workout leggings from Bloomingdale s because I wear them daily here. If you...

Honeymoon Outfit Ideas

Color and Chic 7/5 8:55A Quincy

I will forever be daydreaming about our Italian honeymoon! It was the most incredible two weeks of my life. While you can see exactly what I wore here and here , I also wanted to pull together some...

LIGHTWEIGHT SUMMER DRESSES FROM BLOOMINGDALE’S

The Middle Page 7/5 2:00A Cathy Williamson

LIGHTWEIGHT SUMMER DRESSES FROM BLOOMINGDALE S Hello, everyone! How was your July 4th weekend? We had a very low-key one due to all of our children being gone. We did go to a couple s home for a...

Red, white and two!

Krystal Schlegel 7/1 5:02P krystal

For Lake s 2nd birthday we did a Red, White and Two theme in our backyard! It turned out so cute right before July 4th and we got to share the party with our sweet friend Colette! Lake and her friends...

HAPPY NINE YEAR CANCERVERSARY TO ME

The Middle Page 7/1 2:45A Cathy Williamson

Happy Friday and happy nine-year cancerversary to me! I am so blessed to be healthy and alive! I can t believe it s been nine years. In some ways, it seems like yesterday, and in other ways, it seems...

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Luka Doncic Nominated for Best NBA Player in 2022 ESPYS

People Newspapers Sports 7/5 9:00A Maria Lawson

For the second year in a row, this Mavericks player is up for Best NBA Player.

Ex-SMU Golfer Finding Immediate Success as PGA Tour Rookie

People Newspapers Sports 7/4 4:00A Todd Jorgenson

While awaiting his big breakthrough on the PGA Tour, Austin Smotherman focuses on building week by week.

John Isner Breaks All-Time Aces Record Against Jannik Sinner At Wimbledon

People Newspapers Sports 7/1 11:00A Rachel Snyder

Highland Park resident John Isner made it into the record books again – becoming the all-time leading ace leader in ATP Tour history at Wimbledon Friday, ESPN reported.

Reynolds Competes for DR in Pan Am Cup

People Newspapers Sports 6/30 12:00A Todd Jorgenson

Park Cities native Sophia Reynolds helped the Dominican Republic finish eighth at the recent Women’s U21 Pan American Cup volleyball tournament. (Read time: 1.2 minutes)

North’s Pro Lacrosse Career Looking Up

People Newspapers Sports 6/29 12:00P Todd Jorgenson

After becoming one of the most decorated collegiate women’s lacrosse players in history, Charlotte North is ready for the professional ranks. (Read time: 1.2 minutes)

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House of the Month: 386 County Road, Mineola

People Newspapers Real Estate 7/6 2:30A Staff Report

This picturesque East Texas ranch is only 90 miles from Dallas but feels a million miles away from the noise of the big city.

Dallas, Texas Neighborhood Tour - Little Forest Hills Model Home

VIP Realty 7/5 11:55A cecilia@viprealtyinfo.com (Cecil

Little Forest Hills is an Austin-esque neighborhood that boasts a great location in a corner of East Dallas, near White Rock Lake and Dallas Arboretum. The neighborhood's...

Open Houses to Check Out July 2-3

People Newspapers Real Estate 6/30 10:00A Maddie Spera

Celebrate the holiday early this weekend by checking out some of these incredible homes!

Related: Open Houses to Check Out June 25-26 People Newspapers Real Estate

Dallas Area Building Homes At Seventh-Fastest Growth Rate In U.S.

People Newspapers Real Estate 6/29 3:00A Rachel Snyder

The Dallas area is building homes at the seventh-fastest growth rate in the U.S. among large metro areas, according to a new report from the Inspection Support Network.

Dallas City Council Approves Four Seasons Turtle Creek Project Zoning

People Newspapers Real Estate 6/24 10:00A Rachel Snyder

The Dallas City Council recently greenlit plans for a $750 million Four Seasons high rise in the Turtle Creek neighborhood.

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Lactation expert sees new moms sticking with breastfeeding amid baby formula shortage

Spectrum Local News Health 7/2 7:00A Amber Hughes

Breastfeeding can be challenging. But with a shortage of baby formula some moms are sticking with their own supply.

Overturning Roe v. Wade: How it could impact IVF fertility treatments

Spectrum Local News Health 7/1 1:38P Samantha-Jo Roth

Some worry that abortion laws could hinder people using IVF to start or grow their families.

Fourth of July fireworks can be triggering for those with PTSD. Here's how to help

Spectrum Local News Health 7/1 5:40A Sachelle Saunders

A doctor offers ways to help.

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Love & Lemons Cooking Club – July!

Love and Lemons 7/6 6:00A Jeanine Donofrio

Our Cooking Club is a fun way to celebrate the Love & Lemons community of readers. The concept is super simple – each month, I choose a recipe. You make it, and you email me a photo. At the end of the...

SSCP Management Names New President of Its Roy’s Restaurant Concept

Restaurant News 7/6 3:13A RestaurantNews.com

Industry Stalwart and Roy s Star Deborah Hinson Set To Take the Roy s Brand to New Heights Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) In Roy’s terms, consider this a perfect fusion:...

{Skinny} Granola Cookie Wedges

Yummy Healthy Easy 7/6 1:00A Jen

{Skinny} Granola Cookie Wedges These Skinny Granola Cookie Wedges taste like a chocolate chip cookie plus granola but is in the shape of a pie. And it s low calorie all at the same time! (This post...

Viral ‘Dishwasher Safety’ Advice Hilariously Ignites Twitter Debate

Huffington Post 7/5 1:50P

Twitter users dished on their biggest dishwasher failures, from disastrously cooking salmon to cleaning rubber chickens.

Understanding Appropriations: A Look at the House Appropriations Committee FY 2023 Agriculture...

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 7/5 9:12A Laura Zaks

On June 23rd, the House Appropriations Committee marked up and approved its fiscal year (FY) 2023 Agriculture Spending bill. The full House Appropriations Committee markup and approval followed the...