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W.T. White Graduate to Attend West Point This Fall
Hamersen Bekele came to the U.S. from Ethiopia as a middle schooler in the spring of 2019.
Retirement Goal: See the Whole Country
Scott Kline, 59, plans to run at least one marathon in every state.
Society
Looking Ahead
As a wife, sister, daughter, and colleague, Doreen Griffith understands firsthand “how caring for yourself is often last on your to-do list.”
Ghosts Haunt Halloweens of Yesteryear
Bring on Halloween, a season when masks aren’t so controversial (usually).
Park Cities Coaching Finds Niche With Aspiring Athletes
As much as Carter Clements enjoyed competing in soccer, tennis, or track as a teenager in Virginia, he had the heart of a coach.
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Student Achievements: Five To Celebrate
Student co-chairs for the Junior Symphony Ball (JSB) presented Dallas Symphony Orchestra League (DSOL) president Anne Ligon with a $238,432 check.
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Long Wait: New Facilities Have Helped Boost Longhorns, Panthers
When W.T. White High School football coach Tony Johnson first arrived on campus four years ago, his players lifted weights in a double-wide trailer with holes in the floor.
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Neighbors on the Move: New Gigs for Williams, Kleinman, and the Rawlings
Todd Williams gets a gubernatorial appointment, former Dallas city council member Lee Kleinman gets a new gig, and the Rawlings head up the Dallas Education Foundation's annual campaign.
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Home Run: Decorated Distance Runner Returns to Bears
Becky Wade Firth has run marathons around the world, but her serendipitous return to Ursuline Academy finds her covering new ground.
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Pandemic Perspectives
Like many of us, Tony Johnson took advantage of some downtime during the COVID-19 pandemic to reflect.
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‘Ice Cream Perfected’
A traditional Indian dessert recipe passed down through generations has spread from a Preston Hollow family’s kitchen to stores nationwide.
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House of the Month: 1 Vanguard Way
Float above the everyday in this modern treehouse, designed by internationally acclaimed Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects.
Hillcrest Teen Launched His ‘Chef Z’ Baking Brand Last Year
At 14, Zachary Moskowitz, also known as “Chef Z,” has created his baking empire with an online café, cooking classes, and popular social media channels showcasing his culinary talents.
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Philanthropy
United to Learn, United to Launch
At the beginning of every school year, for the past five years, United to Learn has helped Dallas ISD students and teachers get off to a good start by making sure they have the supplies they need.
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Okerblom Offers Maternity-Focused Photography
Clients call Jayme Okerblom of Miette Photography a “baby whisperer.”
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For the Love of the Games: More Than Just Scores
Since its founding, People Newspapers has been dedicated to the community and placed particular focus on the great unifier: sports.
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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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Young Roster Building Foundation at Greenhill
A program in need of stability during its rebuilding effort got the opposite during Tony Banks’ debut season at Greenhill School, through no fault of the new head coach.
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Sido, Panthers Look to Continue Momentum
Thirteen starters return, but one significant departure still has 2021 feeling like the start of a new era at Hillcrest.
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Experienced Eagles Look to Soar in SPC
Even in a five-game makeshift season with no championship aspirations, the stakes were high for ESD in 2020.
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