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2023 Big Tex Choice Award Winners Announced
This year's awardees include deep fried pho, Biscoff delight, and bourbon banana caramel sopapillas.
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Faith Friday: First Unitarian Church of Dallas’ Worth and Dignity Engagements
The next First Unitarian Church of Dallas’ Worth and Dignity Engagements installment will feature author, professor, and theologian Dr. Anthony B. Pinn.
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Kersten Rettig: Refresh Your Summer Skin at the Un-Spa
Beauty isn’t really my beat, but after a lot of food, travel, and sun this summer, I needed a good facial and found one in a surprising place. Short on time, I visited Heyday on Knox Henderson for a skin refresh and was impressed by the concept.
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Faith Friday: SMAA Blood Drive
Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church is hosting a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 25.
The New Face of Cleft Palate Care
For guys like Joaquin Phoenix, Stacy Keach, or Tom Brokaw, the scars from cleft lip or cleft palate surgeries only add to the allure of their individuality.
Anchor Sushi Bar Opens in Preston Royal
The sushi restaurant opened Aug. 14 in the former longtime Cantina Laredo space in the Preston Royal shopping center.
Pastor, Rabbi Author Book About Living Bravely in Difficult Times
The Rev. Neil Thomas leads Dallas’ Cathedral of Hope, southeast of Love Field.
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Faith Friday: An Afternoon of Choral Music at UPUMC
University Park United Methodist Church will host an afternoon of choral music with the church’s chancel choir and choir-in-residence, Inspirata.
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Get Out of Town: Five Restaurants Worth the Road Trip
Kersten Rettig: I’m no Michelin Guide, but I do have a spare tire and I can suggest five really amazing restaurants that are outside of Park Cities and Preston Hollow but are very much worth the drive.
In Case You Missed It
Grey Lady Lures Sea Seekers with Charming Stays
Nantucket, Mass. – Hydrangeas. Oysters. Lighthouses. This trifecta, coupled with ideal Northeastern temperatures, makes this 14-mile island off the coast of Cape Cod a dream for a summer escape.
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Faith Friday: North Dallas Shared Ministries School Uniform Distribution
North Dallas Shared Ministries is distributing school uniforms to more than 2,000 Dallas ISD students until Aug. 11.
‘The Book of Mormon’ Playing at the Music Hall
"The Book of Mormon” runs at the Music Hall, presented by Broadway Dallas, until Aug. 6.
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Keeping It Chill During the Salad Days of Summer
Christy Rost: When late summer arrives, chilled salad platters served as a main course or side dish can be a welcome answer to “What’s for dinner?”
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Kersten Rettig: Restauranteur is Migrating with Birdie’s Eastside
Jon Alexis, creator and owner of top Preston Hollow and Park Cities restaurants TJ’s Seafood, Malibu Poke, Escondido Tex Mex, and Ramble Room, is expanding again.
Jia Modern Chinese Closed in Preston Center
The Jia Modern Chinese recently closed in Preston Center after more than three years.
Why Grandma Gets Scammed
Grandma Jo said, “I knew I was getting scammed after the first $20,000, but I kept giving them money because they were the only people who called me.”
Tequila Social Opens Off Katy Trail
The restaurant at 3100 McKinnon St. is 10,000 square feet with a dog-friendly patio with seating for more than 200, with TVs, fire pits, games, and live music on the weekends.
TACA Launches Arts Accelerator
The nine-month initiative is designed to increase arts groups’ organizational capacity, teach new skills, and create plans for sustainable growth.
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Faith Friday: Prestoncrest Church of Christ Packs and Pencils Giveaway
Prestoncrest Church of Christ will give away backpacks and school supplies from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 5.