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Philanthropy
Do Good and Shop at the Same Time at Thrift Studio
Dwell with Dignity will host their most anticipated event, Thrift Studio, Aug. 27 – Sept. 25. The event offers plenty of home goods shopping and benefits the non-profit’s mission.
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Coronavirus
George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Closes Amid Rising COVID Cases
Amid rising COVID-19 cases in the Dallas area, the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum on the SMU campus is closed until further notice.
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Faith
Faith Friday: North Dallas Shared Ministries School Supply Distribution
Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church is asking for volunteers to help North Dallas Shared Ministries distribute school supplies to Dallas ISD students Saturday.
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40th Anniversary
Photographic Memories: One Journalist’s Favorite Pics
Chris McGathey has been shooting photographs for People Newspapers for 13 years, more than a quarter of the company’s history.
Events
Family Place Rededicates Safe Campus After Winter Storm Uri Damage
Several months after its Safe Campus suffered damages during Winter Storm Uri, the Family Place rededicated its repaired building on July 14.
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Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society: New Name, Same Mission
The Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society may have changed its name to Preservation Park Cities, but its mission is the same.
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July Fourth
Congratulating the July 4 Coloring Book Contest Winners
We had a bumper crop of entries in our Fourth of July Coloring Contest, and now we can celebrate the winners.
40th Anniversary
Photographic Memories: One Journalist’s Favorite Pics
Chris McGathey has been shooting photographs for People Newspapers for 13 years, more than a quarter of the company’s history.
Faith
Faith Friday: First Baptist Dallas VBS
First Baptist Dallas hosted Vacation Bible School July 19-23.
July Fourth
Gallery: 2021 Rotary Club of Park Cities Fourth of July Parade Recap
Patriotic Park Cities paradegoers took to the usual parade route for the Rotary Club of Park Cities' Fourth of July parade this year.
Obituaries
Mary Anne Sammons Cree’s ‘Extraordinary Life’ Celebrated
You may not know the name Mary Anne Cree, but you know Mary Anne Cree. You’ve seen her (and her family’s) touches on the culture and lives of Dallas for years, in the Texas Discovery Gardens Butterfly House, Rosine Hall at the Dallas Arboretum, Santiago Calatrava’s Wave perched at the main entrance of SMU, and countless other ways.
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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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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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Voices
Cole’s Ministry: Feeding Dallas, Souls
True story: Jay Cole saved me from becoming a bridezilla.
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Interabang Books, Gracelyn’s Hope Support Vogel Alcove
Interabang Books and Gracelyn’s Hope are fundraising for a field day for the children at Vogel Alcove.
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Faith
Faith Friday: Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Hosts VBS
Our Reedemeer Lutheran Church hosted The Holy Ten Commandments 2021 Vacation Bible School the week of June 7-12.
Voices
Cheeky Beaches Need Sunscreen
Summer may have meant a chance to vacation finally, but that doesn't mean you should forget to cover your assets. (Read time: 3 minutes)
Dallas CEO Urges Help for India
The CEO of Dallas-based multimillion-dollar textile business Nextt still has family and friends in Jaipur, India, a 3.1 million-resident city recently devastated by the pandemic.
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Park Cities Historic Preservation and Society Receives Spirit of Preservation Award
The Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society recently received a Spirit of Preservation Award by Preservation Dallas along with Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones for preserving the Elbert Williams home at 3805 McFarlin Boulevard.
Faith
Faith Friday: Park Cities Baptist Church VBS On The Lawn
Park Cities Baptist Church hosted Vacation Bible School on the lawn June 23-25.