Voices
Chick Trip
Sojourns with sassy sorts are like a facelift for my emotions. Post recovery, it’s still me, but better – happier. After a pause for the pandemic, my all-star friends resumed our galavants with 72 hours of middle age crazy in Steamboat Springs. It was our version of The Hangover, but rated PG13 rather than R.
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Letter to the Editor
I was disheartened by this paper’s reporting of the community’s views on masks in the last edition.
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Meet Dallas’ New Debutante: Sister
The much-anticipated sister restaurant to The Charles has made her debut and it’s as fabulous as you’d expect it to be.
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Sweet Road Trip Alabama: Explore The Black Belt
Summer’s end sends many of you east on I-20 to get kids settled into college in Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia.
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Eataly Unveils New Sculpture
Eataly inspires, it’s a visual feast. And thanks to some new art, it’s even moreso.
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Parent Traps
Our youngest graduated from college in May. Within days she was celebrating on vacation with family and friends.
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The Root of All Irresponsibility?
The impact of the pandemic upon college students who work to pay for education expenses is going to present some tricky choices and temptations.
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The Charles is Getting a Sister
The Charles restaurant ownership group, Duro Hospitality, announced today that its first venture outside of the Design District will open later this month.
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Preston Royal Library Friends: Vote Yes To Rezone
Without the proposed rezoning on Forest Lane, Preston Royal library patrons will wait longer for an improved library, supporters say.
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No Substitute for ‘Presence’ in Church
Though COVID anxiety remains, I want to offer a reflection on the importance of “presence” and share why I’ve returned physically to church.
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A Shot in the Arm for Small Business Advertising Would Boost Local Economies
A little-noticed initiative by Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, and six other senators would boost local jobs, accelerate sales and improve economies. The Local Journalism Sustainability Act, S. 2434, is designed to help local news media support their newsgathering missions.
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