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Coronavirus
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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The Floral Frog is Hopping into Homes
University Park mom of four, Sarah Jaudes, has blossomed into a floral entrepreneur.
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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.
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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Coronavirus
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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Tequila Day Has Arrived
Apparently, July 24 is National Tequila Day which is almost every day in every Mexican restaurant in Texas. We have a few stand out options for celebrating the big day.
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Coronavirus
Remembrance Tree Planted for Respiratory Therapist Lost to COVID-19
A respiratory therapist who colleagues said will always be remembered for her compassion was honored with a tree-planting ceremony Friday at Medical City Dallas.
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Greenhill Announces 2021 Distinguished Alumni
The Greenhill School Alumni Board announced this summer that it had chosen to honor a lawyer, a novelist and scholar, and a noteworthy current alumnus who helped guide the school through a pandemic as recipients of the group’s annual alumni awards.
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Society
Legacy Collective Grants Benefit the Family Place, Other Nonprofits
The Legacy Collective recently awarded four additional grants from its Texas Disaster Relief Fund, including to the Family Place.
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Faith
Faith Friday: First United Methodist Church Hosts ‘Say Their Names’ Memorial
The First United Methodist Church downtown is hosting the Say Their Names Memorial to remember those who have died as a result of systematic racism.
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