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Park Cities First Responders Commemorate 9/11 Anniversary
First responders from the Park Cities gathered Friday morning at the flagpole on SMU’s historic main quad -- the same place SMU President R. Gerald Turner noted the community had gathered 20 years ago -- to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks.
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Meal Pack Event Seeks To Turn 9/11 Anniversary Into Day of Service
The 9/11 Day organization, a nonprofit which seeks to turn the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks into a day of service, is partnering with Communities Foundation of Texas to host a meal pack event for the North Texas Food Bank.
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HP To Spray For Mosquitoes Thursday-Saturday
The town of Highland Park will conduct nightly mosquito ground spraying measures Sept. 9-11 east of Preston Road because of a positive West Nile Virus case in one trap on the east side of town.
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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.
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Dallas To Spray for Mosquitos Tuesday, Wednesday
Dallas will be spraying for mosquitos in the Preston Hollow area Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Find out where.
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Coronavirus
Healthcare Workers Mark 18-month Mark of Pandemic in Texas
It's been 18 months since the first case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in Texas, and healthcare workers across the state marked the solemn event with five minutes of silence Friday.
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Turtle Creek Association Hosting Virtual Home Tour
The Turtle Creek Association will take virtual visitors on a tour of five residences on the 2021 Turtle Creek Association Tour of Homes.
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Faith
Faith Friday: Recording Artist Kendall Payne Leads Worship at PH Presbyterian
Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church’s new Worship at Five music leader, a recording artist whose work has been featured in film and TV shows, began singing when she was 12.
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Register for Doggie Splash Day
Get your dog registered for a doggone fun time at the Holmes Aquatic Center.
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Partnership Supports Local Nonprofits
The Dallas Foundation, Communities Foundation of Texas, and Lyda Hill Philanthropies partnered with Catchafire, which is an organization that matches skilled volunteers with nonprofits, to bring virtual support to more than 300 nonprofits in North Texas.
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Philanthropy
State Fair of Texas Grant Cycle Opens for Fall 2021
The State Fair of Texas 2021 grant cycle is open - here are the details.
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Highland Belles Hosting Spaghetti Supper, Online Auction/Raffle
The Highland Belles drill team will host their annual spaghetti supper and online auction/raffle Sept. 3.
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Faith
Faith Friday: SMAA Kicks Off 75th Anniversary Events
Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church is celebrating its 75th anniversary in a big way.
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Clayton Dabney For Kids With Cancer Launching ‘Angels Among Us’ Campaign
Clayton Dabney for Kids with Cancer will commemorate Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September with its second annual “Angels Among Us” campaign led by Dallas Co-chairs Jenny Saphier and Chad Barrett.
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Katy 5K Returning To Reverchon Park
The annual Katy 5K is coming back September 9 after going virtual last year.
Faith
Faith Friday: Common Space
Central Christian Church is no more, but the campus at 4711 Westside Drive will remain home to various church groups, activities, and other tenants after the Central Commons nonprofit raised the money to close on it in early July.
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Faith
Faith Friday: HPUMC Donation Strikes A Chord
Jack and Dianne Adleta didn’t get to celebrate the 100th anniversary of their flooring company last year as planned. Still, they hope what they helped Highland Park United Methodist Church accomplish instead will have a much more lasting impact.
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Tributes
‘Heart of Eiseman Jewels’ Louise Eiseman Dies at 91
Eiseman Jewels co-founder and chairman Louise Eiseman died this week at 91 of natural causes at her home in Preston Hollow.
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Events
Hatch Chiles Celebrated Over Dallas Skies
How does one celebrate one's 2th year of the Hatch Chili Festival? With a drone show, of course.
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