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Coronavirus
She Was ‘Always Taking Care of People’
The family of Carol Wilson Watkins remembers a mother and grandmother who died early in pandemic in the first of our ongoing series, "Pandemic Made Personal."
(Read time: 4.1 minutes)
Glitterville Invasion
Kelly Dworkin, co-founder of Preston Center Plaza gift and party mainstay Swoozie’s, knows how to add some wacky whimsy to her holiday decorating.
(Read time: 4.1 minutes)
BookShelf
Working most often requires hours of screen time, so why not rejuvenate the mind with an action-packed book?
By Opening His Heart, an SMU Grad Hopes to Open Your Mind
Growing up Black in the Texas suburbs, Fred Leach felt the effects of magnified stereotypes, social isolation, marginalization, and unconscious biases.
(Read time: 3.9 minutes)
Comings and Goings
New shopping, new dining, and more has arrived in the area, or is coming soon.
Things to Do
Trains, Christmas shopping, Thanksgiving turkey trotting, and more a-mazing Christmas fun, all ready for your fun-loving pleasure.
(Read time: 4.6 minutes)
1980s Real Estate Was a Woman’s World
Tom Rhodes was one of the first realtors to market himself, not just his listings in the early 1980s.
(Read time: 3.9 minutes)
In Case You Missed It
First Impressions
Industry professionals: Even in a busy market, homebuyers want to fall in love
Late Bloomer Has Become a Hard-Hitter for Eagles
Chase Kennedy will graduate from the Episcopal School of Dallas next spring with a scholarship to a major college football program and a legacy as one of the top defensive linemen in school history.
(Read time: 3.9 minutes)
Society
Seller Soirée Kicks Off Partners Card Sales, Celebrates Partners
The Family Place geared up for another exciting year of Partners Card with the annual Seller Soirée.
Don’t Let Recycling Bin Get Scary
Don’t end October on a frightenedly irresponsible note.
Exhibit Explores Ancient City
An exhibit opening in October will show visitors an ancient city through the photography of Dallas’ Carolyn Brown.
Society
Supporting The Family Place More Important Than Ever
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the aftermath of a February winter storm that damaged the Family Place’s since repaired emergency shelter, Partners Card organizers say supporting the agency remains more crucial than ever.
(Read time: 3.3 minutes)
Three Cheers for Chae Marsh’s American Immigrant Story
Chae Marsh, a first-generation Korean-American, faced financial struggles, bullying, and a language barrier -- but along the way, she gained qualities that led her to entrepreneurship.
(Read time: 4.8 minutes)
Preston Hollow House of the Month: 4833 Walnut Hill Lane
Built by Sharif Munir on a fabulous Preston Hollow gated estate, this stunning traditional is nestled on 1.006 acres.
Greenhill Freshman Finds Home in the Middle
Zoe Gillen-Malveaux stands out in more ways than one.
(Read time: 4.9 minutes)
Ghosts Haunt Halloweens of Yesteryear
Bring on Halloween, a season when masks aren’t so controversial (usually).
Enjoy Homemade Treats for Hungry Ghosts and Goblins
I’m basically a kid at heart who adores celebrating holidays of all kinds, and that trait comes through at Halloween. I love everything about it – decorating, dressing up (usually in something scary), making a fuss over the little ones who come costumed to our door, and creating fun-to-eat treats.
(Read time: 6 minutes)
Self-Guided Option Best Bet for Touring Boston’s Freedom Trail
It’s October, the prime time to visit New England for fall foliage leaf-peeping.
(Read time: 4.8 minutes)
Society
Meet The BFFs That Fed 50,000
It felt like someone unplugged our lives,” recalled a hotel server whose husband was serving as a chef de partie for a well-known Dallas restaurant when the pandemic hit.
(Read time: 5 minutes)