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Society
Women’s Rights Icon Cecile Richards Speaks at Awards Event
Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas hosted the 31st annual Dallas Awards in unique style on Sept. 23.
@Properties Dallas Ready For Take-Off
Residential brokerage giant @properties signaled its Dallas franchise’s readiness to take off in North Texas markets with an aviation-themed launch party complete with invitations made to look like first-class plane tickets from Chicago to Dallas.
Mural Painter Has Fond Memories of Preston Hollow Elementary
Katie Mayborn Fuerst credits art teacher’s influence for inspiring her career.
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Snider Plaza Redevelopment Project Proceeding ‘With Caution’
After weeks of legal maneuvering, developer Jim Strode was still proceeding “with caution” on the redevelopment of the southeast corner of Snider Plaza where Peggy Sue BBQ used to be, his lawyer said.
Crime
Music Teacher Deemed a Sex Offender
A 43-year-old Flower Mound music instructor accused of sexually abusing a then-15-year-old girl pleaded guilty to sexual assault of a child.
(Warning: This story contains disturbing details)
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Voices
Turkey Time
Each year, the day after Thanksgiving, I make a series of peeved pledges. I will not cook another Thanksgiving dinner, decorate a table, or wash dishes again.
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SMU Alum Turns Entrepreneur
Hunter Rice founded sendit, a SnapChat add-on for playing augmented reality games.
(Read time: 4.8 minutes)
Society
Dogs Matter Eases Foster Care Dilemma
When Taylor Stensrud faced a life-altering dilemma, Dogs Matter was there.
A Designer’s Guide to Selecting the Best Tiles for Your Bathroom
One of the reasons choosing tiles for your bathroom can be so tricky is that there are many options, but not all of them will still look current in a few years.
Philanthropy
Habitat Dallas Changes Lives
What’s Nekemia Brown’s favorite space in the Habitat for Humanity home she bought in 2020?
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Elm Thicket/Northpark Celebrates Hispanic Heritage, National Night Out
A busy few days of celebrations saw Elm Thicket/Northpark community residents observe Hispanic Heritage Month and National Night Out.
Mom’s Gift Inspires Versatile Thanksgiving Dessert
I can feel the excitement of this year’s holiday season building. During these final weeks before Thanksgiving, I’m grateful all our family remained healthy this year and that some of us may be able to share our Thanksgiving dinner together around the dining table.
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Parish Episcopal Partners with United to Learn for Dave’s Day of Service
More than 350 Parish Episcopal School community members gathered on Oct. 2 to honor someone with a heart for service — by committing to an entire day of doing good.
Philanthropy
What is Philanthropy?
Bob Hopkins’ new book defines love of humanity with scores of stories.
Real Talk: Molly Branch
In 2010, after a 20-year career in global advertising and marketing, Molly Branch transitioned full-time into the Dallas real estate industry.
I’m Still Standing!
House hunting in 1981 reveals what has changed, what hasn’t.
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Christ the King Catholic Earns Blue Ribbon Status Again
Those blue ribbons seen tied on trees out front of Christ the King Catholic School (CKS) on Colgate Avenue at Preston Road signal a significant achievement.
What Makes a Home?
D Magazine Partners CEO — and Highland Park resident — Christine Allison may publish D Home but says it’s not the grand houses that make the Park Cities home.
The Future of Work
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced ongoing conversations about the merits of working remotely instead of in the office.
Happenings on the Hill
Linda P. and William A. Custard committed $3 million, and the Meadows Foundation matched that to establish the Custard Institute for Spanish Art and Culture at the Meadows Museum.