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Big Brothers Big Sisters Issues Call for Mentors
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star is celebrating National Mentoring Month by bringing attention to the need for mentors to help ensure positive outcomes for young people in North Texas.
Obituaries
Dallas Native (and TJ Grad) Meat Loaf Dies at 74
Michael Aday, better known to his fans as rock singer Meat Loaf, died Thursday, his family announced on Facebook. He was 74.
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Coronavirus
CEO’S COVID To Do List: Data Collection, Work/Life Balance
Many families balanced work with teaching their children at home when the COVID-19 pandemic caused schools and businesses to shutter in March of 2020.
Dallas Foundation Names Four to Board of Governors
The Dallas Foundation recently announced the appointment of four new members to its Board of Governors.
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Dallas Woman Meets with Pope
Scholar, Pontiff seek global harmony through climate action.
Nonprofits Receive $100,000 From Park Place Dealerships
Park Place Dealerships recently awarded $100,000 to 24 local nonprofits as part of the dealerships’ season of giving campaign.
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Faith Friday: And Little Children Led Them All
The children of First United Methodist Church-Dallas portrayed the story of Jesus' birth during the church's family-friendly early Christmas Eve service complete with narrators, a bright shining star, Magi, camels, angels, and of course, the baby Jesus.
20 Under 40
20 Under 40 Nominations Close Friday
Know of a young professional under 40 making an impact in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow? Don’t forget to nominate them for our 20 Under 40 special section by the end of the day Friday, Jan. 7.
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Favorites of 2021: The Pandemic Made Personal
After the nation (and the state) passed the one-year anniversary of the start of the pandemic, a reader posed a question: What if we started telling the more personal stories from the pandemic?
Favorites of 2021: Celebrating 40 Years
In October 1981, People Newspapers was born, and in 2021, we celebrated turning the big 4-0.
Favorites of 2021: The Forest Lane Mural
If you've driven down Forest Lane at any time, you've probably noticed a blocks-long mural along one wall.
Favorites of 2021: A Student Talks Masks
As the school year began, there was not yet a vaccine for the youngest students returning to the classroom -- and there was a great deal of legal wrangling around whether school districts could require masks.
Voices
Resolution Revelations
Creating my list of New Year’s resolutions nags at me like a petulant child, and with four kids, I am familiar with the feeling.
Faith Friday: You Gotta Have Faith
Vacation Bible School. Pride celebrations. New pianos. Carnivals. Worship during a pandemic. Holiday celebrations.
Voices
Favorites of 2021: Shortchanged of History
Over the summer, as the Texas legislature debated House Bill 3979, the discussion about Critical Race Theory -- and what it was -- hit home for many.
Favorites of 2021: A ‘Come From Away’ Story
As we continue our look back at our favorite stories of 2021, we're going to share the stories and pieces you named as your favorites, too.
Dallas CASA Receives $50,000 From ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods recently presented $50,000 to Dallas CASA to support the organization’s advocacy for abused and neglected children in protective care in Texas.
Favorites of 2021: The Quick Response That Saved Lives
Less than 8% of people who suffer cardiac arrest outside a hospital survive. The story of one of those survivors - Kevin Gregory - was one of People Newspapers senior account executive Kim Hurmis's favorites from the year.
From Dallas to Ljubljana, Dončić Spreads Holiday Cheer
He may call Dallas home these days, but Luka Dončić didn't forget his Slovenian roots during the holiday season.
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Best of
Favorites of 2021: The Cat’s Out of the Bag
Throughout the two-week holiday season, we'll be sharing some of our favorite stories from 2021 -- and some of yours as well.