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‘Rumor Mill’
Singer-songwriter Gable Hea often approaches the wall of one of Dolly Parton’s offices in Nashville, Tennessee, a plastic-bagged letter in hand.
STAAR Results Are In. How Did HPISD Fare?
Parents statewide got their first look at their 3-8 grade students’ State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test results last week.
Limits Set For Street, Sidewalk Work in Snider Plaza
The scope of work on sidewalks and streets in Snider Plaza will be reduced to exclude the northern two blocks based on where the city of University Park has authorization from property owners to work.
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.
Voices
Special Spaces: Casitas a Smart Option For Adding Room, Property Value
Translated as “small house” in Spanish, casitas are smaller, self-contained structures on a property or estate, separate from the main home.
Pastor, Rabbi Author Book About Living Bravely in Difficult Times
The Rev. Neil Thomas leads Dallas’ Cathedral of Hope, southeast of Love Field.
Home Plate Lessons Offered to Children in Need
After a baseball clinic ran a year ago for Vogel Alcove proved a hit, Parish Episcopal high school team members entered this summer with even more confidence and readiness.
Three Area Students Earn Girl Scouting’s Highest Honor
In June, the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas presented Gold Award pins to these girls from the Park Cities.
New Scots Athletic Director Embraces Traditions, Legacy
As Lonnie Jordan sees it, transitioning into athletics administration doesn’t mean he’s done coaching. He just won’t be on the sidelines anymore.
Society
Georgia and Marc Lyons to Receive Catholic Foundation Award
The couple will be honored during The Catholic Foundation Award Dinner Feb. 10 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel.
Society
Out & About: Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair
The fair featured more than 150 vendors inside the Automobile Building and Centennial Hall at Fair Park.
Southwestern Medical Foundation 2023-2024 Board Named
Board Chair Jere W. Thompson Jr. will continue in his role. Tucker Bridwell, Ken Hersh, Dr. Joan Buchanan Hill, Christopher Kleinert, Marshall Payne, and Jennifer Scripps are new trustees.
New Stores Open in Highland Park Village
Highland Park Village recently welcomed two new stores.
Crime
DPD: Officer Shot, Injured on Northwest Highway
The officer, who was shot in the 2400 block of Northwest Highway, was taken to a local hospital with “non-life-threatening” injuries and the vehicle was recovered, according to the Dallas Police Department.
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.
In Case You Missed It
After 30 Years, Empire Baking is Still Rising
North Texas has never been known for its bread, except when bread is the oft-used metaphor for money.
Meet HP’s New Town Administrator
Tobin Maples' lifelong career interest has been in municipal leadership.
Anti-Defamation League: White Supremacy Rising
White supremacist groups distributed more propaganda in Texas than in any other state last year, with 534 incidents – or 8% of the national total, according to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).
In Case You Missed It
Out & About: Parade of Playhouses Closing Party
Dallas CASA July 27 hosted a closing party for the designers, builders, and sponsors involved in the nonprofit’s signature fundraiser.