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Erin Duvall on Music, Motherhood, and Coming Home
After debuting in 2009, Highland Park native Erin Duvall has returned to the music scene with new songs.
More Tree Trouble in the Bubble
Billionaire banker Andy Beal would like fellow admirers of a grand tree at Beverly Drive and Preston Road to know that he will miss the ole oak too.
Big D Reads: History Lessons
The Rev. Michael Waters drew gasps with the props he brought for a Big D Reads discussion featuring faith leaders.
The Thrill Starts With The Grille at Planet Lincoln
A massive collection of classic cars spanning decades made a brief but impressive appearance at Planet Lincoln Dallas Love Field before heading to auction.
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The Mothers Are Coming!
Our mothers, my hubby’s and mine, will soon visit. We coordinate their stays because, well, it blunts their impact.
‘Share the Shoes’ Initiative Donates Footwear to 520 Children Around The City
The Dallas Police Department and Energy Transfer joined forces for the sixth consecutive year to donate about $10,000 worth of shoes to more than 520 children across Dallas.
From Forgery to Fiction: Clay Small Leans on a Full Life in Latest Novel
From the east side of Manhattan to the art galleries of Amsterdam, novelist Clay Small has had an incredible journey.
Autumn at the Arboretum Means Lots of Orange
Somehow 100,000-plus pumpkins, gourds, and squash from Floydada, “The Pumpkin Capital of Texas,” isn’t enough orange for the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden this fall.
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Double Trouble
Recently, our daughter moved from Texas to Utah. We were crushed that she planned to take our only grandchildren, 2-year-old twins with her.
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Whistleblowing Former Park Cities Attorney Writes Nonfiction Thriller
In 2011, Ashley Yablon started working his “dream job” as general counsel at Dallas-area telecommunications company ZTE USA.
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Terms Limited, Not Love For Town
On May 17, 2022, I served my last day on our Town Council as a member, the previous two as mayor pro tem. I have reached the quite appropriate term limit of six years.
1920s-era Fire Engine/Pumper Returned to University Park
A chance encounter at a conference for firefighters prompted a 1925 American LaFrance fire engine/pumper’s return to the city of University Park in 2021.
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Don’t Take The ‘Best Day of the Year’ for Granted
Dr. Seuss teaches us that the Grinch can’t stop Christmas. We’ll need to find reassurance from somewhere else that neither a shooter (nor a referendum) can steal our July Fourth celebrations away.
Preston Hollow Neighbors Parade With Patriotic Pizzazz
North Dallas residents know how to spend Independence Day with style.
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Exercise Gal
For years, I have been trying to get in shape. I have failed miserably for several reasons. I hate to breathe hard and sweat, and I don’t look good in leggings.
The Most Important Playhouse(s) In Texas?
Visitors to NorthPark Center for Parade of Playhouses will see “the most important house in Texas” in replica form.
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No Kids Allowed
Summer is fast approaching, and families all over the country are planning beach getaways with the kiddos. My advice: leave them at home.
Tree of Tomorrow: Monarch Descendant Planted in Douglas Park
Highland Park’s Big Pecan may be gone, but its descendants keep spreading.
If You Paint It, These Friends Will Critique It
The Preston Hollow Women’s Club has added a new monthly special interest group where members provide refreshments and an easel for artwork to be displayed and critiqued.