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George W. Bush Presidential Museum Re-Opening
The George W. Bush Presidential Museum permanent exhibit (including steel from the World Trade Center, a full-scale replica of the Oval Office, and the Decision Points Theater) will fully re-open to the public May 25.
Voices
History Lessons: What Railroads Can Teach Us About Texas’ Electric Grid
"We’re stronger together than we are on our own. I may be a fourth grader, but making sure we all have electricity all the time should be a really big goal. But we’re a really big state, that does really big things. So we can do this, too."
UP Taking Nominations For Citizen of the Year
The city of University Park is taking nominations for the 2021 Citizen of the Year award until June 1.
Camps
Camp Summit Focuses on Abilities Rather Than Disabilities
Camp Summit, committed to serving people of various abilities and ages, never turns a camper away, not even in a pandemic.
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After ‘Overwhelming Week,’ Dr. Tiffany Moon Tells Students ‘We Must Lead With Love’
Anesthesiologist and Real Housewives of Dallas cast member Dr. Tiffany Moon told Dallas ISD students Tuesday as part of a virtual panel discussion for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage month that “we must lead with love.”
82-Year-Old Studies Economics, Asian Environments at Harvard
Even skeptics of the phrase, “It’s never too late,” may have to reconsider when Barbara Ingram speaks those words.
Don Henley Embroiled in Anti-Trust Case
Not to air his dirty laundry, but Preston Hollow's Don Henley has found himself among several artists embroiled in an anti-trust case that has been bouncing around the courts for years.
Philanthropy
Dallas CASA Hosts Virtual Cherish The Children Awards, Auction
Dallas CASA honored the North Texas Cares Funders Collaborative with the 2021 Caroline Rose Hunt Cherish the Children Award for the group’s dedication to helping nonprofits and Dallas children during the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Dallas Foundation Announces $1.2M In Grants To 34 Nonprofits
The Dallas Foundation recently announced more than $1.2 million in grants to 34 local organizations.
Benefit Concert For Central Commons
Central Commons is planning a benefit concert to raise money in hopes of preserving the historic Central Christian Church at 4711 Westside Drive.
Camps
Behaving Properly at Twirlarama Proves Too Much To Bear
I was no stranger to summer camps growing up. My favorite was attending Bill Allen’s “Twirlarama” with The Farmers Branch Bomberettes when I was 10 to 12.
Four Ways to Address Migrant Crisis
SMU Dedman School of Law’s Natalie Nanasi researches and teaches on issues relating to immigrant women and children and has volunteered at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, which houses more than 1,500 teens apprehended at the southern border.
Voices
The Mad Housewife Returns
For years I wrote for Preston Hollow People – until I went into overdrive as a mom and took some time off.
Community
Mural Painted by ‘70s Teens Still Unites Neighbors
Volunteers maintain Forest Lane wall art 45 years after debut
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Bethany Erickson
Tornado
Central Market Seeking Shoppers Who Sheltered From the Storm
It won't be long before the Central Market at Preston Road and Royal Lane will reopen after being shuttered for more than a year after an EF3 tornado barreled through Preston Hollow.
Pajamas For Seniors Hosting Mother’s Day Tea and Drive-Thru
Pajamas for Seniors is gearing up for a Mother’s Day tea and drive through from 10-11:30 a.m. Friday at the Preston of the Park Cities at 5917 Sherry Lane.
2021 Pool Passes On Sale in the Park Cities
School’s almost out and summer’s almost here. That means it’s time to get your pool passes lined up for the season!
July Fourth
United We Stand: Parade Scheduled
A year after its COVID-19 cancelation, the Rotary Club of the Park Cities expects the Fourth of July Parade to return this summer.
Faith
Finding Grace at Taco Bell?
The King James Version wording of this text came to mind as I thought about how Deirdre Hairston has described her ejection by police from Mass in March for refusing to wear a mask at Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
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Despite Online Kerfuffle, Few Protest At Holy Trinity
For all the social media furor, few attended planned protests at Holy Trinity Church, where police had removed a North Texas politician’s daughter after she refused to wear a mask at Mass.