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Military Service True Believer Reagan Mathes in the Navy Now
Reagan Mathes’ journey to becoming a U.S. Navy ensign began in childhood with an early fascination the Dallas native traces back to a veteran family member.
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Peacefulness on Earth, USA
“And mamma in her’ kerchief, and I in my cap, had just settled down for a long winter’s nap…” – from “The Night Before Christmas” by Clement Clarke Moore
Keeping the Faith
Beneath the wholesome surface of Will Bakke’s low-budget, faith-based movies was a filmmaker eager to explore a wilder side.
Meet Griffin Holtby: Your Friendly Neighborhood Rock Star
If someone pulls up next to you at a red light in Preston Hollow -- cigarette in hand, windows rolled down and blasting rock and roll-- that could be Griffin Holtby.
Comings and Goings
The boutique spa based in North Carolina, opened its first Texas location in Dallas. It offers signature eyebrow and facial threading, lash extensions, full-body waxing, customized facials, lash and brow tinting, and lash lifts.
Fun Holiday To-Do List
Pandemic precautions won’t prevent NorthPark Center from going overboard with Christmas decorations, though they will require making sessions and storytimes with the mall’s beloved Santa Claus virtual.
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Virtual Christmas Cheer
The holidays will look different this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but that doesn’t have to mean skipping Christmas cheer for those willing to embrace the virtual.
‘Don’t’ Dismiss Game Shows
By the time he got the pitch, Matt Mider had co-written an animated online series, an acclaimed feature film, and had multiple high-profile projects in various stages of development.
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A Very COVID Christmas
Seeing Santa this year could look a bit like visiting a jailed relative: Expect a transparent barrier to separate guests from the world’s most beloved home invader.
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Thanksgiving and Hozhoji
It’s impossible to predict, but with any luck, November will be bookended by a presidential election and the coming together of families and friends at that uniquely American holiday, Thanksgiving.
Advocating Education In The Philippines
Bud Naifeh of the Rotary Club of Park Cities couldn’t have known when he started a project to advance computer literacy and education in the Philippines just how vital those skills and resources would be in the time of COVID-19.
Homeless Teens Need Happy Birthdays, Too
Since 2001, mothers and daughters in the Park Cities have worked together to give back to their communities as members of the National Charity League (NCL).
Couple Seeks To Help Bridge Education Disparities
A Preston Hollow couple helped get technology resources for Dallas ISD students in a big way this fall by matching gifts to Teach For America DFW up to $50,000.
What Goes Into Boxcar Design?
Every holiday season for the past 33 years, Ronald McDonald House of Dallas has made model train dreams come true.
On the Fence About Cartoons?
Since attending college at the University of Texas, University Park resident Max Dillard has drawn cartoons.
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Talking Health Care For Texas’ Sake
For years, Texans have known through difficult personal experience that health care in Texas has challenges. Over the last six months, those issues have hit home for millions more.
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Natalie Dossett: Pandemic Has Changed Philanthropy, ‘For Better or Worse’
Whether it’s raising funds for Episcopal School of Dallas, Planned Parenthood, the Dallas Museum of Art, the Visiting Nurse Association, or the Ronald McDonald House, Bluffview resident Natalie Dossett said the one constant is that Dallas is a city that loves to give.
Remarkable Women
New Hope Cottage CEO Helps Children Get ‘Best Possible Start’
Teresa Lenling brings experience designing and advancing education programs as vice president of school and community engagement at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science to her new role as CEO of Hope Cottage.
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Club Does More to Stay Connected
After the pandemic forced regularly scheduled events to go virtual, the Preston Hollow Women’s Club leaders decided they needed more meetings, not fewer.
President Bush Tackles Immigration Issues With Portraits
The 43rd president has been painting again.