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Pumpkin Pie Must Wait; This Cake Keeps Us Cool
Where did summer go? It seems like yesterday I was planning menus and decorating for Independence Day, and now a new school year is under way.
In Case You Missed It
Randall, Defense Push Scots Past Hawks
The Highland Park offense answered some questions, while the defense showcased its considerable potential during Thursday’s season opener.
Ebeke, WTW Silence Panthers in Opener
Behind 182 yards and two touchdowns by Ben Ebeke, W.T. White cruised to a 30-6 victory over neighborhood rival Hillcrest on Thursday.
Highland Park Considers Stormwater Rate Increase
The Highland Park Town Council discussed doubling stormwater rates to fund necessary capital improvements during an Aug. 20 work session.
UP Residents Give Input on Survey, May Be Asked for More
Almost all University Park residents who completed a recent survey said they were satisfied with the city’s quality of life. And city council members suggested at an Aug. 20 meeting that they ask for resident input again, this time about solutions to Snider Plaza’s parking crunch.
Nonprofits Make Their North Texas Giving Day ‘Elevator Pitches’
Several participating nonprofits provided quick explanations on why donors should support them.
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Give ’Till It Helps: White Rock Rowing Makes Its Pitch for Your Support
Help Dallas youths pave a bright future towards college and beyond by donating to White Rock Rowing.
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Give ’Till It Helps: Twelfth Step Ministry Makes Its Pitch for Your Support
Twelfth Step Ministry hosts 48 Twelve Step recovery meetings a week for 18 different “Anonymous” groups.
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Give ’Till It Helps: Turtle Creek Association Makes Its Pitch for Your Support
The Turtle Creek Association (TCA) is a nonprofit dedicated to being the primary guardian, advocate, and champion that leads in preserving, enhancing, and protecting the Turtle Creek Corridor.
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Give ’Till It Helps: The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of North Texas Makes Its Pitch for Your Support
The Society is a network of trained volunteers who seek to grow in personal holiness and, from that, reach out to neighbors in need, befriend them, and help them in a myriad of ways.
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Give ’Till It Helps: The Senior Source Makes Its Pitch for Your Support
Even though aging looks different for everyone, we all deserve to age with dignity and purpose.
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Give ’Till It Helps: The Family Place Makes Its Pitch for Your Support
Help end family violence with a gift on North Texas Giving Day.
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Give ’Till It Helps: Rainbow Days Makes Its Pitch for Your Support
Over the last 11 years, Rainbow Days has raised more than $534,000 from generous community members through North Texas Giving Day events to support vital programs benefiting local children and youth.
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Give ’Till It Helps: Preservation Park Cities Makes Its Pitch for Your Support
Support for Preservation Park Cities (PPC) is essential in celebrating and preserving the unique architecture, history, aesthetics, and cultural traditions of the Park Cities.
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Give ’Till It Helps: Make-A-Wish North Texas Makes Its Pitch for Your Support
Supporting Make-A-Wish North Texas transforms lives by granting the wishes of children with critical illnesses.
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Give ’Till It Helps: KidneyTexas Makes Its Pitch for Your Support
Over the last 25 years, KidneyTexas has donated more than $4.7 million to support projects that help North Texas patients living with the tremendous physical, financial, and emotional toll brought on by kidney disease.
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Give ’Till It Helps: Interfaith Family Services Makes Its Pitch for Your Support
nterfaith Family Services helps single mothers who are facing homelessness.
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Give ’Till It Helps: Grant Halliburton Foundation Makes Its Pitch for Your Support
Grant Halliburton Foundation was established in 2006 in memory of a Dallas teen who battled depression and bipolar disorder for several years before his suicide at the age of 19.
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Give ’Till It Helps: Genesis Women’s Shelter and Support Makes Its Pitch for Your Support
Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support was founded to help women and children experiencing domestic violence by formulating our services to address their unique experiences holistically.
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Give ’Till It Helps: Friends of Katy Trail Makes Its Pitch for Your Support
The Katy Trail is a treasured greenspace destination for Dallas citizens and visitors.