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Hockamasks Help Refugees
A couple of Hockaday School students responded to the pandemic by creating a nonprofit and giving it a four-word name that tells perhaps half its story.
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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.
Telehealth Replaces Many In-Person Appointments
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has prompted more people to use telehealth visits, rather than in-person appointments, for non-emergency medical advice.
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COVID-19 a Once in a Generation-Type Pandemic
To assess health risks while attending a gathering in Dallas County, begin by counting the people in the room.
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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.
Voices
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.
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Abbott: No Lockdown Coming, Despite COVID Spike
The last time case numbers were this high, Abbott closed bars and urged Texans to avoid summer holiday gatherings. This time, he's staying the course, relying on a 2-month-old blueprint to claw back reopenings regionally based on hospitalizations.
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Dallas County Reports 656 New Positive COVID-19 Cases
As professionals encourage the public to be more cautious in light of the continued rise in COVID-19 cases, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reminding everyone to use the time change to remember to check for vehicle recalls.
Society
Support Family Place, Local Businesses With Partners Card
From the tornado that hit North Dallas last year to the COVID-19 pandemic this year, Partners Card organizers have learned to adapt to help meet the community’s needs.
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Dallas ISD, TEA Launch Dashboards To Track COVID-19 Cases
Regardless of whether Dallas ISD parents chose to keep children at home, learning virtually, or felt confident in sending them to school, they were nearly universal in asking for some easy way to track how many cases the district had.
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Patriot Pride: TJ Athletes Stay Strong Despite Setbacks
Wins on the scoreboard are nice, but for coaches and athletes at Thomas Jefferson, it’s a victory these days just to keep playing.
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A Boy’s Take on Masks: Be Nice
I am a fourth grader, but even fourth graders have opinions about things.
Election
Dallas ISD Puts $3.7 Billion Bond To Voters in November
When Dallas ISD debuted its potential 2020 bond package months ago, it was ambitious. It made waves. It attracted national attention. It was $3.7 billion.
Society
Virtual Event Helps DIFFA/Dallas Fund AIDS Organizations
DIFFA/Dallas’ party plan had to change, but the giving kept on going.
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A Doctor’s Take on Getting Back Open
Want to get museums and performance venues going again? Keep those masks on and invest in better ventilation.
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Dallas Arts Organizations Lose Nearly $68M
Furloughs surpass 1,200 as leaders scratch up funding, explore new ways to reengage with their audiences.
Delayed Contemporary Exhibit Finally Opens With Timely Touches
The Dallas Museum of Art, reopen after closing in March for the pandemic, has introduced two new curators and a contemporary art exhibit.
Cattle Baron's Ball
American Cancer Society at Risk of Cutting Cancer Research Funding By 50%
With the American Cancer Society at risk of cutting cancer research funding by 50% this year amind the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers say supporting Cattle Baron’s Ball is more critical than ever.
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COVID-19 Scoots 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball Online
The American Cancer Society’s largest single-night fundraiser is scooting online because of the COVID-19 pandemic.