Voices
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.
(Read time: 2.9 minutes)
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.
(Read time: 3.9 minutes)
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.
(Read time: 3.4 minutes)
Grown Ups (and Masks) Should Keep Kids Safe
Fifth grader (and People Newspaper’s youngest intern) John Erickson explains his feelings about his return to school.
(Read time: 3.8 minutes)
Why Don’t Public Schools Have the Same Choice?
Texas private schools are allowed to make decisions based on keeping their students and staff healthy. Why aren’t public schools allowed to do the same?
(Read time: 2 minutes)
When Food Heals the Heart
Sitting on a sparse chair beside the eight-year-old’s bed, Chef Miguel Blasini was covered in a ubiquitous blue mask, gloves, and gown, trying to connect with the boy who was recuperating from a bone marrow transplant.
(Read time: 7.7 minutes)
Just Call Me “Flo”
If I came face to face with the Pope, I could not tell a lie.
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New Eats to Beat the Heat
It’s pretty wacky that Dallas has so many new restaurants popping up this time of year, but there are. We think these two are definitely two of the very best to open recently.
(Read time: 6.9 minutes)
Second Pandemic School Year Leaves Many Parents Feeling Worried
How do you plan for a school year with so many pandemic variables?
(Read time: 11 minutes)
Cole’s Ministry: Feeding Dallas, Souls
True story: Jay Cole saved me from becoming a bridezilla.
(Read time: 3.5 minutes)
With Tokyo on Horizon, UP Columnist Recalls 1996 Games
Pressley Peters, who worked as a media relations staffer during the 1996 Olympic Games, says this year’s Olympic athletes deserve a roaring crowd of spectators.
(Read time: 7 minutes)