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Park Place Dealerships Awards $100,000 to 21 Non-Profits

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University Park Announces New Director of Human Resources

People Newspapers News 11/19 4:10A Colton Stroud

University Park has selected Talia Gregory, who has more than 20 years of comprehensive Human Resources experience, as the city's new Director of Human Resources.

Bakers, Pastry Chefs Decorate for a Cause

People Newspapers News 11/19 3:29A Claudia Carson-Habeeb

The 14th annual Gingerbread Stroll returns to Highland Park Village, and will benefit Community Partners of Dallas.

Coastal Getaways, Treetop Hideaways, Snowcapped Landscapes

People Newspapers Business 11/19 2:00A Claudia Carson-Habeeb

Shifts in vacation destinations aren’t unusual among Dallas’ jet-setting crowd looking to escape the Texas heat.

Cedar Creek Lake A Top Choice for Second Home Buyers

People Newspapers Business 11/19 1:30A Claudia Carson-Habeeb

Lakefront living comes with fun-filled days of wakeboarding, jet skiing, and sunset barbecues.

HPISD Staff to Receive First Bond Benefits in December

People Newspapers News 11/15 5:25A Sarah Hodges

HPISD teachers and staff will receive $1,400 stipends next month thanks to the $137.3 million bond passed by voters on Nov. 5.

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Panthers, Rangers to Begin Playoff Push

People Newspapers Sports 11/14 3:00A Todd Jorgenson

Five-time defending TAPPS Division I state champion Parish Episcopal will start its postseason run in a rare spot — as the underdog.

Bookend Bears: Ursuline Volleyball Duo Has Sights Set on First State Title

People Newspapers Sports 11/14 1:30A Todd Jorgenson

Sophia Thornburg had already given her verbal commitment to play college volleyball at Notre Dame, following her family’s deep roots at the school.

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Park Place Dealerships Awards $100,000 to 21 Non-Profits

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 11/20 4:06A Carolyn Alvey

North Texas non-profits are kicking off the holiday season with a little more cheer, thanks to $100,000 in Season of Giving grants from Park Place Dealerships. The dealership group selected 21...

Kaleidoscope Park to Host Holiday Tree Lighting Friday, Nov. 22

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 11/19 2:04A Kelly Hunter

Since its opening last month, Kaleidoscope Park , the 5.7-acre signature park in Frisco, has become a must-visit destination for families in Collin County. This will certainly be true on Friday, Nov....

BOOK REVIEW: OUR LADY OF THE OVERLOOK by R.L. Carpentier

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 11/19 1:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Our Lady of the Overlook by R.L. Carpentier Twisting tale of deception, long-held secrets, and murder in the rural Catskill Mountains of New York. Our Lady of the Overlook is the twisty new murder...

2024 Gift Guides for Him

Brighton the Day 11/19 5:50A Brighton

If you ve ever shopped for a man, you know how challenging it can be. I tried to keep this in mind when putting together my gift guides for him. I don t know about you, but trying to find anything my...

Coastal Getaways, Treetop Hideaways, Snowcapped Landscapes

People Newspapers Life 11/19 2:00A Claudia Carson-Habeeb

Shifts in vacation destinations aren’t unusual among Dallas’ jet-setting crowd, with Aspen maintaining its top spot for chionophiles escaping the Texas heat.

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12 Essential Chinese Restaurants in DFW

Eater Dallas 11/19 1:44A Courtney E. Smith

BJ Fish Soup in Plano. | B2J Fish Soup Where to get dim sum, hotpot, skewers, clay pot rice, and hearty soups The Metroplex’s Chinese food scene is a colorful fireworks display of flavors from...

Merrill Grove Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 11/19 12:06A Jeff Cope

This month’s featured winemaker profile is Merrill Grove of Red Road Vineyard & Winery located in Naples, Texas. The East Texas winery has been making award-winning wines for many years and was one of...

Celebrate Drinksgiving at Fish City Grill and Half Shells Nov. 29-30

Crave DFW 11/18 6:47A craveDFW

Fish City Grill and Half Shells , renowned for their top-notch seafood and vibrant atmosphere, are adding some extra joy to Thanksgiving with an extended happy hour special. While the holidays are a...

13 Terrific Dallas Restaurants That Open on Mondays

Eater Dallas 11/18 4:43A Courtney E. Smith

Passing plates at the Saint. | Kathy Tran This can be the toughest day of the week to dine out Mondays are historically the least popular day of the week to eat out, even before this winter’s labor...

BeeMaRosa Vineyard & Winery

Texas Wine Lover 11/13 11:14P Jeff Cope

BeeMaRosa Vineyard & Winery is located in Belton, Texas, and is conveniently looked right off I-35. The winery opened on March 1, 2023. I visited the winery and met tasting...

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DON’T MISS THIS!??‍♀️?

The Sister Studio 11/18 5:16A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Monday you guys! I surprised Kyle this weekend with celebrating his birthday in New Orleans with some of our friends, and we had the BEST time. I hope everyone s week is off to a good...