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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.
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