Preston Hollow
White, Jefferson, Hillcrest Graduates Celebrate Resiliency in a Hard Year
After a challenging year for graduating seniors, the prevailing theme at commencement ceremonies for Hillcrest High School, Thomas Jefferson High School, and W.T. White High School was resilience.
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Perot, Dallas Afterschool Team Up to Provide Wonder Kits
The fun and engaging Wonder Kits are designed to help counter summer learning loss and spark interest in science and future STEM careers.
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Palmer’s Hot Chicken Coming To Preston Hollow
Palmer’s Hot Chicken is planning to open their second location in Preston Hollow this winter.
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Dwell with Dignity to Host 14th Thrift Studio
Dwell with Dignity will be hosting their highly anticipated 10th Thrift Studio event starting Aug. 27 through Sept. 25.
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Cancer Support Community North Texas To Host Second Red Tie Gala
Cancer Support Community North Texas is planning for its second-annual Red Tie Gala this fall.
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Plan Would Level Peggy Sue, Lane Florist, Logos Sites
The existing structures at 6600-6606 Snider Plaza — including where Peggy Sue BBQ used to be, Lane Florist is, and where Aman Jewelry, Logos bookstore, and a tailor used to be before moving to new locations in the plaza– would come down to make way for a new three-story building if developer Jim Strode’s plan wins city council approval.
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UTSW Warns Of COVID-19 Numbers Like Worst Periods of Pandemic If Trends Continue
A recent report from UT Southwestern showed hospital volumes in North Texas have risen 89% over the past two weeks and their model projects hospitalizations could reach levels similar to the beginning of 2021 — the worst of the pandemic — by October if the pace of vaccinations remains the same.
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Getting Schooled on Neighborhoods
When you shop for a home — and you’re a family, or thinking of starting one — schools become a factor in that decision. We’ve created a handy map to help you visualize the schools closest to your dream home or neighborhood.
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Texas Lawmakers File Bill To Prevent Big 12 Exodus
A group of Texas lawmakers filed legislation Friday that would prohibit Texas public colleges and universities from switching their affiliations with collegiate athletic conferences without approval from the Legislature.
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Former Employee Sues Vandelay Hospitality Group
A former employee is suing restaurant group Vandelay Hospitality alleging the “company’s culture has become shot through with racism, sexism, homophobia and outright disdain for its employees and guests.”
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Dallas County Officials Urge Extreme Caution for Unvaccinated Individuals
After an extended period in the yellow “proceed with caution” level, rising case counts and hospitalizations due to COVID-19 have spurred county health officials to recommend unvaccinated individuals move back to the orange “extreme caution” level.
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