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Philanthropy
Dallas Arts District Foundation Awards Nine Local Artists With Financial Refuge Among Crisis
The Dallas Arts District Foundation is a nonprofit that supports the city's artistic, educational and commercial endeavors through its donations and design programs.
UPDATES: HP Athletic Events Rescheduled
Here’s where we stand for Highland Park sports postponed by the winter weather, with more changes likely in the coming days.
Oncor: Controlled Outages Stopped, Many Remain Without Power
As temperatures remain below freezing, power slowly begins to come back online, and many Texans are under boil water notices, here’s what you need to know today.
Society
Looking Ahead
To support Dallas neighbors experiencing or at risk of homelessness, the 13th annual Stewpot Alliance Soup’s On! Luncheon and Art Sale must go on, but virtually, of course.
The Thaw – and Reliable Electricity – Will Be Slow Coming
For many in Dallas, it's been days since they've had a reliable source of power. A winter storm (two, actually) that was predicted to bring below-zero and single-digit temperatures this week brought everything to a crawl.
Boil Water Notice Issued For UP
The ongoing winter storm has caused widespread water main breaks and broken pipes in the Park Cities, and led to a warning from University Park officials that a boil water notice may become necessary.
Coronavirus
COVID Vaccinations On Hold For Now
With all the power outages and history-making winter weather, the pandemic has taken second place in attention this week.
Philanthropy
A Virtual Trip to Writer’s Garden Symposium
The 14th annual A Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium and Luncheon benefiting the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden and A Woman’s Garden took a virtual approach Nov. 17 with the theme, “Near or Far … There Is No Place Like Home.”
PC Hope Coming to Your Door
After a year in which hope seemed in short supply, a community task force aims to boost public awareness about mental health resources available for students and families.
Hosch Leads Blue Wave to State Swim Meet
Hosch is the meet’s top 5A qualifier in the 100 breaststroke after winning the Region III title with a new school-record time.
HPISD Trustees Talk TEA Waivers For Inclement Weather Days
The Highland Park ISD board of trustees Tuesday approved submitting a waiver to the Texas Education Agency for the Feb. 11 virtual learning day because of inclement weather.