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Juliette Fowler Communities Partners with Bezos Academy to Open Tuition-Free, Full-Day Preschool

Sheraton Dallas Offers Pride and Joy Couples Retreat Package For Pride Month

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Top Stories: ➊ – Parents Push for Boone Annexation (Monday), ➋ – Comment: NSAC Responds to House Agriculture Committee Markup of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act (Friday), ➌ – FOUR SUMMER DRESSES + MEMORIAL DAY SALES (Friday), ➍ – Dallas Experiences Power Outages, Disaster Declaration Following Storm (Tuesday), ➎ – J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon Move To A Bigger Venue Due To Honorees Ashlee And Chris Kleinert Draw (Tuesday)

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Park Cities Uses the Power of Community to Help Neighbors in the Dark

People Newspapers News 5/29 11:09A Sarah Hodges

In the wake of Tuesday morning’s storm, power has been patchy and hotel rooms have booked fast, but there’s been no shortage of helping hands in the Park Cities.

Juliette Fowler Communities Partners with Bezos Academy to Open Tuition-Free, Full-Day Preschool

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 5/29 5:19A Elizabeth Lenart

With space for 60 children, Bezos Academy Dallas - Lakewood marks the sixth Bezos Academy preschool announced in the Dallas area Juliette Fowler Communities (JFC), one of the oldest organizations in...

Destructive Storms Deplete Community’s Blood Supply

People Newspapers News 5/29 7:21A Sarah Hodges

Carter BloodCare is urging all eligible donors – especially those with blood type O negative – to help replenish the community blood supply by donating this week.

Ten Folksy Ways to Insult Your Fellow Texan (or Any Other Deserving Soul)

Texas Monthly 5/29 4:52A David Courtney

In Talking Texan, we explore the diverse dialects, interesting idioms, and unique linguistics of the Lone Star State. Texans like to think of themselves as being somewhat apart from the rest of the...

YouTube’s “Tío” Will Teach You How to Make Your Favorite South Texas Dishes

Texas Monthly 5/29 3:30A Ryan Cantu

With the possible exception of U.S. congressman Vicente Gonzalez, no local celebrity turns heads in the Rio Grande Valley as much as cook and YouTuber Arnie Segovia. It s a Sunday in March, and...

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Sheraton Dallas Offers Pride and Joy Couples Retreat Package For Pride Month

Park Cities BubbleLife iReporter 5/29 5:10A Culver Public Relations

Sheraton Dallas Hotel in downtown Dallas is spreading the joy for Pride Month in June with their Pride and Joy Couples Retreat Package. The hotels Pride and Joy Couples Retreat Package includes a...

North Texans Wake Up To 2024 Post-Memorial Day Ravaging Winds, Flooding And Lights Out For 600K

My Sweet Charity 5/29 8:30A Jeanne Prejean

After little Valley View in Cooke County got slammed this past Saturday , residents throughout North Texas’ major communities were sent scrambling for cover before dawn Tuesday. By the time folks...

J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon Move To A Bigger Venue Due To Honorees Ashlee And Chris...

My Sweet Charity 5/28 12:30P Jeanne Prejean

Chris and Ashlee Kleinert In 1964 when the late Erik J. Jonsson was sworn as Dallas major, Ashlee Hunt and Chris Kleinert were just toddlers. It would be years later that Ashlee and Chris would meet...

Evenflo Xplore Wagon vs. Radio Flyer City Luxe Wagon

Brighton The Day 5/28 9:57A megan hopkins

As my kids get older, it s become more and more of a struggle getting them in and out of places. I was on the hunt for something that was easy but not a full-on stroller. A...

JUST IN: Kansas City Chiefs First Lady Tavia Hunt To Chair 2026 Sweetheart Ball

My Sweet Charity 5/28 4:30A Jeanne Prejean

Gracie Hunt and Tavia and Clark Hunt (File photo) While Clark Hunt is accepting pats on the back for being named the 2024 H. Neil Mallon Awardee , his wife Tavia Hunt has also had some news of her...

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Thomas Jefferson HS Siblings Head to Midwest Universities

People Newspapers Schools 5/29 10:25A John Anderson

Seniors and siblings D’Erik and Dwayne Nelson are both planning to further their education at colleges in the Midwest after graduation.

Mermaid Out of Water Story Takes Grace Academy Actors to St. Mark’s

People Newspapers Schools 5/29 3:00A William Taylor

Little actors from Grace Academy brought a big show to the Decherd Hall stage at St. Mark’s School of Texas this spring.

‘Stressed Out’ Young Poets Earn ‘Jackpot’ of Praise

People Newspapers Schools 5/29 2:30A William Taylor

Beaches or mountains? The young poet opened with a question — exploring in her verses such themes as forbidden love, opposite attraction, and gender contrasts.

Letter to the Editor: Another Bond Election?

People Newspapers Schools 5/28 4:00A Contributor

When I was getting ready to have repairs done on my college car my grandfather said, “Watch out, you don’t put good money in after bad.” So, I sold my car. It hurt but it...

Congratulations, HPHS Class of 2024

People Newspapers Schools 5/26 5:51A Sarah Hodges

Highland Park High School celebrated the graduation of 550 students on May 24 at SMU’s Moody Coliseum.

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Celebrate Dad with Something Fresh and New at Truluck’s

Crave DFW 5/29 8:53A Steven Doyle

Father’s Day is the time to recognize all that Dad does by surrounding him with everything he loves. That means family, of course, but also all of his favorite dishes. Treat him to showstopping...

Speakeasy Train Rolling Through Grapevine!

Crave DFW 5/29 7:12A Steven Doyle

Summer is right around the corner and Grapevine Vintage Railroad is announcing the inaugural Lone Star Speakeasy Special , a fantastic way to welcome Summer’s arrival in...

2024 Texas Wine Auction

Texas Wine Lover 5/29 3:47A Guest

By Wendy Hatfield On Saturday, May 4 th the Texas Wine Auction Foundation held its third annual Texas Wine Auction gala at the beautiful Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa in Johnson City. I was...

Wine Etiquette 101: What Not To Do When Drinking In a Casino

Texas Wine Lover 5/29 12:04A Guest

Casinos are the new clubs! Rather than going to a nightclub for some drinks and fun, people are turning to casinos as their source of nighttime entertainment. They’re classier establishments with much...

Free Whataburger Today on App

Crave DFW 5/28 9:02A Steven Doyle

Today is National Burger Day, and Whataburger is celebrating by offering its customers a free burger or triple reward points exclusively on the Whataburger Rewards App. This offer is available at all...

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SAVINGS??, SALES, & MORE!??????

The Sister Studio 5/27 3:08A Jennifer Reed

Hi my friends! On this Memorial Day, we honor and remember all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their bravery and selflessness will never be forgotten. Thank you for your...

FOUR SUMMER DRESSES + MEMORIAL DAY SALES

The Middle Page 5/24 6:25A Cathy Williamson

FOUR SUMMER DRESS + MEMORIAL DAY SALES Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Can you get over that summer is here? I feel like it was just Christmas! I love summer, but not when it is 110 degrees in Dallas!...

My Favorite Home Decor From Wayfair’s Memorial Day Clearance!

Color and Chic 5/20 7:15A Hoang-Kim

I m so excited to be partnering with Wayfair to share some of my favorite home decor from their Memorial Day Clearance. We have purchased so many items from Wayfair for our home, including some big...

WHITE SUMMER SKIRTS

The Middle Page 5/19 5:54A Cathy Williamson

Hi! I hope you are having a great weekend! We flew to Montana on Thursday and will head home tomorrow. We came to buy some furniture for a little place we bought in Deer Lodge at Rock Creek Cattle...

Amazon, Target ??, and MORE! ??????

The Sister Studio 5/19 3:58A Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday, my friends!! We had a busy day of kids sports yesterday, and are going to take it easy today and rest up for the kids last week of school next week! I think my entire house is counting...

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Playing Through Injuries, Spieth Trying to Regain Traction

People Newspapers Sports 5/23 9:43A Todd Jorgenson

The former Jesuit Dallas standout has remained competitive on the PGA Tour and continued to flash signs of greatness. He’s still ranked among the top 25 golfers in the world.

Gribble Keeps Grinding, Wherever His Golf Career Takes Him

People Newspapers Sports 5/23 9:18A Todd Jorgenson

During the first four months of this year, Cody Gribble played in golf tournaments in Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, the Dominican Republic, Panama, and Colombia.

Champions Bring Home a Win at This Year’s Buddy Bowl

People Newspapers Sports 5/20 6:33A Sarah Hodges

Records were broken and champions crowned in this year’s action-packed seventh annual Buddy Bowl.

Scots QB Competition Heats Up in Spring

People Newspapers Sports 5/17 12:00A Todd Jorgenson

Highland Park, which will move to Class 5A next season, has shown intensity and featured depth at several positions in spring practice.

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Welcome to Coppell, Texas: Your New Hometown Awaits

VIP Realty 5/26 10:34A tom@57realty.com (Thomas Heinz)

Hey there If you’re on the hunt for a spot in Texas that perfectly blends community warmth with the perks of city living, let me take a moment to rave about Coppell. This...

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Aetna helps Dallas employers support employee wellbeing, provide health care

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 5/27 7:00P Darren Bruton

For the first time, the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex surpassed 8 million residents between 2022 and 2023. It marked the largest population increase of any U.S. metropolitan...

ALS advocacy takes center stage in Texas

Spectrum Local News Health 5/25 9:35A Dylan Scott

There are nearly 3,000 Texans living with ALS

Tips to avoid heat-related illness this Memorial Day weekend

Spectrum Local News Health 5/24 5:13A Christine Sanchez

Heat-related illnesses include heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, sunburn and heat rash.

Children’s Bereavement Center working on the mental health of those affected in Uvalde

Spectrum Local News Health 5/24 4:00A Amber Hughes

Children, parents and first responders are treated at the bereavement center to heal from the tragedy that struck Uvalde two years ago.

Daily marijuana use outpaces daily drinking in the U.S., a new study says

Spectrum Local News Health 5/22 5:34A Associated Press

Research shows that high-frequency users are more likely to become addicted to marijuana and more likely to develop cannabis-associated psychosis.

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Stu’s Stew: Shrimp with White Beans in a Lemony Broth

Cooking Chew 5/29 5:13A Andi Reis

This NYT adaptation of a simple but tasteful shrimp and white bean stew is a weeknight win. Bright with clear lemony broth and onion flavor, add toasty bread to round out this...

Pesticide Industry Could Win Big in Latest Farm Bill Proposal

Civil Eats 5/28 11:00P Lisa Held

“As a doctor, I am concerned about eroding protections for those most affected by dangerous pesticide exposures—the workers who apply them,” said Representative Yadira Caraveo...

45 Easy Summer Dinner Ideas

Love and Lemons 5/28 4:00A Jeanine Donofrio

If you re looking for new summer dinner ideas, you re in the right place! Below, you ll find 45 of my best summer dinner recipes. They include easy weeknight pastas, fresh summer salads, quick grilled...

Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies

The Healthy Maven 5/27 11:00P Davida Lederle

This recipe for Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies is made with just 3 simple ingredients and in only 1 bowl! A The post Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies appeared first on The Healthy...

Strawberry Bruschetta

Joyful Healthy Eats 5/26 11:00P Krista

This fruity strawberry bruschetta with a creamy goat cheese spread is an easy summer appetizer for your next party. A tangy balsamic reduction drizzle and fresh basil make them irresistibly...