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Acceptitas Aids in College Consulting
Emmet Halm arrived at Harvard for his freshman year and discovered something unexpected.
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Yes, That Student Is Holding a Real Heart
Through 15 years of pig heart dissections, imaginary million-dollar spending sprees, and riveting robotics, Boone Elementary School’s Alex Smith has formulated a winning teaching philosophy.
Voices
Parent Traps
Our youngest graduated from college in May. Within days she was celebrating on vacation with family and friends.
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Society
Music of the Decades For Alzheimer’s Awareness
Vintage music, fashions, and cocktails made a comeback as The Preston of the Park Cities joined thousands worldwide for the Alzheimer’s Association’s annual observance of The Longest Day® held on the summer solstice – “the day with the most light” – to fight the mental darkness of the disease.
Society
2021 Duchesses Celebrate La Fiesta Uninterrupted
After missing out on traditional rites of passage during a year-plus of pandemic unpredictability, the 2021 La Fiesta duchesses enjoyed a whole week of fun and patriotic celebrations.
St. Michael’s Farmers Market Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this season, the award-winning Saint Michael’s Farmers Market draws in a variety of vendors to offer fun-filled Saturday mornings.
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Labor Shortage Affecting Rideshare Industry
As more people get vaccinated against COVID-19 and resume traveling, many may have noticed it’s harder and more expensive to book flights and rental cars.
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Society
‘Friendraiser’ Helps Bryan’s House
Incoming chair Lisa Petty hosted the Jubilee Society of Bryan’s House 2021-2022 Season Kickoff Friendraiser at Elizabeth W Boutique on Oak Lawn Avenue.
Favorite Places: Got To Drop By Kuby’s Every Trip Back Home
Restaurant loyalties run deep. Look at the scads of eateries that have drawn devotion for decades in the Park Cities, Preston Hollow, and environs.
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American Family Goes to the Dogs, Cats
Do you sign your pets’ names on your holiday card? Have you ever sent your dog to daycare? Do you regularly shop for cat or dog toys? Welcome to a new breed of American family.
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High School Musicians Heal With Harmonies
On the first Sunday of August, mellifluous notes from stringed instruments drifted delicately through the hallways of The Juliette Fowler Communities.
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Okerblom Offers Maternity-Focused Photography
Clients call Jayme Okerblom of Miette Photography a “baby whisperer.”
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This Is What an Eagle Scout Looks Like Now
Maya Dattatreya has been a part of Boy Scouts since 2018. Well, not exactly.
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Faith
No Substitute for ‘Presence’ in Church
Though COVID anxiety remains, I want to offer a reflection on the importance of “presence” and share why I’ve returned physically to church.
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St. Mark’s Ninja Warrior
Christian Youst has dreamed of competing on American Ninja Warrior since he was 8.
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After a Century, Scots Still Holding Court in Tennis
The dominance of the Highland Park tennis program over the past few decades is reflected in the 21 fall team championships, the numerous spring individual titles, and the dozens of alumni who have competed at the college level.
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Society
Hall of Famer Mary Clare Finney Supports Salvation Army, Equest
The 2021 Hall of Fame honoree Mary Clare Finney was named to the 10 Best Dressed list in 2013, 2014, and 2016.
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Society
Crystal Charity Ball: Ten Best Dressed
Some of the most fashionable (and busiest) ladies in Dallas philanthropy will be recognized at the annual Crystal Charity Ball 10 Best Dressed Fashion Show on Oct. 1 at Neiman Marcus at NorthPark Center.
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Chae Marsh Launches Kickstarter for Company Ring-Along
Marsh, a Park Cities mom, launched the Kickstarter for her company Ring-Along last week. The campaign will end Sept. 25.
Depth Fuels Optimism for HP Defense
Technically speaking, Highland Park has only a few returning starters from a unit that helped the Scots reach the fourth round of the Class 5A Division I playoffs last season.
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