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Enjoy $6 Thorned Rose Margaritas on Cinco de Mayo at Open Palette and The Parlor in Downtown Dallas

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MAPS Students Bring NASCAR Action to HPHS

People Newspapers News 5/3 12:07P Sarah Hodges

Students brought a bit of Daytona — complete with the scent of burning rubber, big wrecks and a dramatic finish — to Highland Park High School on May 3 during the Moody...

Recognition for Four Texas Monthly Editors

Texas Monthly 5/3 10:46A Texas Monthly

On April 30, the James Beard Foundation announced its 2024 Media Award nominees. For the third year in a row, taco editor Jos R. Ralat and Texas Monthly have been nominated in the Columns and...

Henry Cuellar Has Been Indicted on Charges of Bribery and Money Laundering

Texas Monthly 5/3 9:47A Matthew Choi, the Texas Tribune

U.S. representative Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) was indicted with his wife, Imelda, on Friday on charges of accepting almost $600,000 in bribes from an Azerbaijani energy company and a Mexican bank, the...

City Council on 2024-05-07 2:30 PM - May 07, 2024

UP City Council Meeting Agenda 5/3 9:06A

The agenda for City Council on 2024-05-07 2:30 PM dated Tuesday, 07 May 2024 has been published. Access it here:...

Meet the Rebel Alliance Taking On the Texas History Establishment

Texas Monthly 5/3 5:52A Michael Hardy

At a symposium organized by the newly formed Alliance for Texas History in Fort Worth last weekend, University of Houston doctoral student Shine Trabucco, who is of Taos Pueblo and Quecha descent,...

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Preservation Park Cities Launches “The Houses Of The Park Cities” Highlighting The Area’s Historic...

My Sweet Charity 5/3 8:30A Jeanne Prejean

If you ve finished reading Capote s Women and The King of Diamonds and aren t ready to start Rulebreaker , then Preservation Park Cities has a perfect perusal. The Houses Of The Park Cities * Larry...

Spring Dresses & Other Recent Faves

Brighton The Day 5/3 6:42A megan hopkins

Spring dresses, y all. I can t get enough this time of year. I love a good fall/winter dress too, but there s something about a spring/summer dress that just hits different....

JUST IN: Despite Denials, DSO President/CEO Kim Noltemy Is Leaving North Texas To Head Up LA...

My Sweet Charity 5/2 6:30A Jeanne Prejean

Kim Noltemy at 2024 Mad Hatter s Lunch It was at the recent Mad Hatter s Lunch on Thursday, April 11, that Dallas Symphony Orchestra President/CEO Kim Noltemy was asked if she was staying in Dallas....

Get to Know…Shannon Graham with The Salvation Army

Highland Park Village 5/1 11:51A Isabel Miller

JUST IN: 2024 Partners Card Leadership, Dates And Sponsorships And Retailers Signups Revealed

My Sweet Charity 5/1 8:30A Jeanne Prejean

The Family Place is kicking off May with plans for its 2024 Partners Card shopathon. Word has just arrived that Elizabeth Ward Creel and Tiffany Moon are serving as the co-chairs. Elizabeth Ward...

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MAPS Students Bring NASCAR Action to HPHS

People Newspapers Schools 5/3 12:07P Sarah Hodges

Students brought a bit of Daytona — complete with the scent of burning rubber, big wrecks and a dramatic finish — to Highland Park High School on May 3 during the Moody...

The Hillier School to Close After 56 Years of Serving Students

People Newspapers Schools 5/2 9:47A Sarah Hodges

The school, which charges a fraction of the tuition of its competitors and gives more than half its students financial aid, has been struggling for years and can no longer...

Last Day of School & Early Release Times

News & Announcements (Highland Park High School) 5/2 9:11A

The last day of school is Friday, May 24, 2024. All campuses will have an early release at the following times: Elementary Campuses – 1 p.m. MIS – 1 p.m. HPMS – 12 p.m. HPHS...

Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-10, 2024

News & Announcements (Highland Park High School) 5/2 8:46A

Celebrating the true superheroes of education! Join us in honoring the incredible teachers of HPISD during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 6-10!

Class of 2024 Graduation

News & Announcements (Highland Park High School) 5/2 8:43A

Mark your calendars! Class of 2024 is set to graduate on Friday, May 24, 2024 at SMU Moody Coliseum at 7 p.m. Congratulations to all our seniors!

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I Dip, You Dip.¡Yo Quiero! Celebrates Cinco de Mayo as the Ultimate Dip Destination with Better fo

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 5/3 9:39A Dana Cobb

No Cinco de Mayo celebration is complete without the stable of premium dips offered by ¡Yo Quiero! including their signature guacamoles , queso, salsas , and bean dips as part...

Enjoy $6 Thorned Rose Margaritas on Cinco de Mayo at Open Palette and The Parlor in Downtown Dallas

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 5/3 4:50A Culver Public Relations

Open Palette and The Parlor , both located inside Sheraton Dallas Hotel in downtown, are offering a Cinco de Mayo special to enjoy the special Thorned Rose margarita at the happy hour price of $6 all...

Fearing’s Offering Mother’s Day Luncheon

Crave DFW 5/3 9:45A Steven Doyle

Fearing s Restaurant inside The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas is offering a Mother s Day Lunch on Sunday, May 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Treat Mom to a luxe and fabulous experience in the heart of Uptown...

A Deep Dive into the World of Winemaking – The Basics of Wine Grapes

Texas Wine Lover 5/3 12:15A Amie Nemec

Some links are affiliate links meaning at no additional cost to you, this site may get a small commission if you make a purchase . Veraison Whether you are a long-time wine lover or new to enjoying...

Check Out Prime Rib at Al Biernat’s North

Crave DFW 5/2 8:12A Steven Doyle

Treat your taste buds to Prime Rib! Beloved Dallas steakhouse, Al Biernat’s North announces their limited time two-course Prime Rib Dinner Special . Start your meal with the choice of a Caesar...

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BEST of AMAZON!??????

The Sister Studio 4/30 1:19A Jennifer Reed

Happy Tuesday, friends!! I loved putting together this newsletter for y all today because this month s Amazon finds were just so, SO good!! I found so many items that are great quality and are...

TEN OF THE BEST SPRING SHIRTS

The Middle Page 4/27 4:49A Cathy Williamson

Hi, ladies! I hope you have had a great week! It s been a hectic one for sure around here! I am running a few errands today and packing because I head out tomorrow for a week. I am flying to...

Don’t Miss This!

The Sister Studio 4/25 11:27P Jennifer Reed

You guys, we made it to Friday!! The weekend is HERE, and I am so ready for it! I do feel like this week has flown by between school stuff for the kids, sports, and everything in between, it s been a...

MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS

The Middle Page 4/22 3:14A Cathy Williamson

MOTHER S DAY GIFT IDEAS Happy Monday, ladies! I hope you have had a great weekend! I have never seen as much rain, lightning, and thunder as we had on Saturday. It was wild, and it lasted all day...

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Scots Earn Top Seed in Lacrosse Playoffs

People Newspapers Sports 5/2 12:00P Todd Jorgenson

The road to the Texas High School Lacrosse League state tournament will feature some familiar landmarks for local traditional powerhouses.

Hillcrest Pitcher Uses Cerebral Approach to Thrive on Mound

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

Robert Hamman’s pitching maturity is evident in more than the tightness of his slider or the velocity of his fastball.

Rangers Blast Scots to Earn Second Seed

People Newspapers Sports 4/30 12:00A Todd Jorgenson

Jesuit Dallas capped a 30-win regular season by throttling Highland Park in a baseball playoff seeding tiebreaker on Saturday.

How Long Can Hockaday Remain at the Pinnacle of Girls Lacrosse in Texas?

People Newspapers Sports 4/25 3:00A Todd Jorgenson

As the Hockaday lacrosse dynasty has continued to build, each trophy has led to increased expectations.

Scots Lack Element of Surprise in Lacrosse Title Push

People Newspapers Sports 4/25 2:30A Todd Jorgenson

Defense leads defending champs against out-of-state powerhouses If ever Highland Park could be considered an underdog in lacrosse, last season’s

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Real Talk: Phillip Geheb

People Newspapers Real Estate 5/3 2:30A William Taylor

Preston Hollow attorney Phillip Geheb spent nearly a decade with Munsch Hardt, becoming a go-to counsel for Matthews Southwest.

The Texas Heat is Coming

VIP Realty 4/27 4:09A tom@57realty.com (Thomas Heinz)

Welcome to the Lone Star State Whether you're moving from the bustling streets of New York or the sunny coasts of California, one thing you'll notice pretty quickly is the...

When’s the Best Time to Buy a House in Dallas-Fort Worth?

VIP Realty 4/21 3:01A tom@57realty.com (Thomas Heinz)

Hey there If you’re thinking about buying a house in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and wondering when to make your move, you’re not alone. It’s one of the big questions we get...

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Latticework brings in $345M for health care investments

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/3 9:25A Holden Wilen

Latticework Capital Management, which focuses on making control investments in lower-middle market health care companies, has closed its second major fund. Read on to learn...

Delta 8, Delta 9 products under legislative scrutiny in Texas

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 4/25 1:00A Sahar Chmais

Thousands of retailers are licensed to sell hemp products in Texas. A proposed Delta 8 and Delta 9 ban could impact the billion-dollar industry in the state.

Gov. Greg Abbott announces behavioral health campus to be built in Uvalde

Spectrum Local News Health 4/23 6:13A Christine Sanchez

Construction will begin this summer and the facility is expected to open in 2025.

Seattle hospital won't turn over gender transition records in lawsuit settlement with Texas

Spectrum Local News Health 4/23 12:10A Associated Press

The hospital filed the lawsuit in response to Paxton appearing to go beyond state borders to investigate gender transition.

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May Is National Bar-B-Que Month and Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Celebrates Their Rich Tradition of Meat on...

Restaurant News 5/3 9:45A RestaurantNews.com

Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) For half a century, the tantalizing aroma of low and slow-cooked meats has been the pride of the Soulman’s Bar-B-Que menu. As May arrives,...

Live map: Here’s where grocer H-E-B is making moves in North Texas

Dallas Business Journal 5/3 9:37A Noor Adatia

To show where H-E-B is growing in North Texas, Dallas Business Journal has compiled a map of its stores in the region, including existing and upcoming ones as well as Joe V’s...

Release: NSAC Welcomes FDA’s Risk Based Approach to the Final Rule on Pre-Harvest Agricultural...

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 5/3 8:56A Laura Zaks

For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: NSAC Welcomes FDA’s Risk Based...

Celebrate National Barbecue Month with the Flavors of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

Restaurant News 5/3 5:49A RestaurantNews.com

World s largest barbecue brand to celebrate their Legit. Texas. Barbecue during the month of May Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) National Barbecue Month is right around...

Love & Lemons Cooking Club – May!

Love and Lemons 5/2 3:26A Phoebe Moore (L L Recipe Develop

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 leave a comment on the recipe s blog...