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North Texas Irish Festival Celebrates Celtic Culture in Dallass Fair Park March 3-5

The Mocky Horror Picture Show roasts 'Super Mario Bros.'

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Flick Fest for LitFest: 12 Mighty Orphans
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Art From The Heart / Open Art Event & Reception
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Feb 14 Tue

JD Miller’s annual Valentine’s Day LIVE painting
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Meet Highland Park’s ‘Mayor for a Day’

People Newspapers News 2/7 9:28A Maria Lawson

The Highland Park town council had a new ring leader Feb. 7: Armstrong Elementary School kindergartener Kennedy Wallace.

North Texas Irish Festival Celebrates Celtic Culture in Dallass Fair Park March 3-5

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 2/7 1:31A Kathy Beazley

The North Texas Irish Festival returns to Dallass Fair Park March 3-5, bringing with it all the music, dance and culture that this exciting, family-friendly event in the rich tradition of Irish and...

The 1619 Project: The Conversation Continues on Screen

The Daily Campus News 2/7 4:54A Jordyn Harrell

"The 1619 Project" received much criticism and praise for its research about the beginning of slavery in United States. Now, it's a docu-series on Hulu. The post The 1619...

The Dallas Open: The One Day the Female’s Have To Shine

The Daily Campus News 2/6 7:55A Giovanna Scroggins

Two SMU Women's Tennis players compete in the Dallas Open with hope to have their own women s tournament one day. The post The Dallas Open: The One Day the Female’s Have To...

Shoppers upset about new paid parking spots at Fort Worth's University Park Center

WFAA (Local News) 2/4 1:23A

The shopping center has rolled out paid parking, known as Up Front Plus Parking spots, in its parking lot along South University Drive.

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Lady Scots Roll Again, Secure 7-6A Crown

People Newspapers Sports 2/3 4:51P Todd Jorgenson

Highland Park clinched a District 7-6A title and a top seed in the upcoming Region I girls basketball playoffs on Friday by defeating Irving Nimitz.

HP Soccer Teams Draw With Pearce

People Newspapers Sports 2/3 4:44P Todd Jorgenson

Highland Park got its first major challenge in District 7-6A girls soccer action on Friday, finishing in a 1-1 tie against Richardson Pearce.

Lady Scots Feel Prepared for Jump to 6A in Softball

People Newspapers Sports 2/3 1:30A Todd Jorgenson

Highland Park lost two-thirds of its regular starting lineup to graduation and is transitioning to the 6A classification in softball for the first time since 2015.

Speaking the Truth: ESD Senior Following Family Legacy Into College Soccer

People Newspapers Sports 2/1 4:00A Todd Jorgenson

Soccer is a sport of goals, and Truth Byars has achieved most of hers, ever since spending countless hours on the sidelines watching her two older sisters.

HP, Jesuit Swimmers Take District Titles

People Newspapers Sports 1/30 11:00P Todd Jorgenson

Highland Park won the boys team title while the girls finished second at the District 7-6A swimming meet at Loos Natatorium.

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Take a look at Luminous Glow by Monica Cascio

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 2/7 5:00A Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in G

Luminous Glow by Monica Cascio Gallery Wrap 20 x 30" Oil on Canvas This particular stallion is named Elegante, and I think his name is quite fitting. He is an Andalusian, which is a breed of horse...

Related: Art From The Heart at Giddens Gallery in Grapevine SMU BubbleLife iReporter

The Mocky Horror Picture Show roasts 'Super Mario Bros.'

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 2/6 2:34P Stephanie Patrick

Tickets are $14 at The Texas Theatre in Oak Cliff. Computer animated The Super Mario Bros. Movie debuts April 7 in theaters, and in its honor Dallas-based comedy troupe Mocky Horror Picture Show will...

Kersten Rettig: A First Class Trip to New Zealand Minus the Jet Lag

People Newspapers Life 2/6 8:13A Kersten Rettig

"I figured if I cannot be in New Zealand, I may as well bring some New Zealand to me," said Chef Toby Archibald.

January Best Sellers

Brighton the Day 2/6 4:23A Brighton Keller

Wrapping up another month with some pieces and products you loved most! I m finally at that point postpartum where I feel comfortable getting back into jeans (as you can tell)...

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‘Black Cowboys’ Exhibit Open in Fair Park Until April 15

People Newspapers Life 2/3 9:29A Maria Lawson

The exhibit offers insight into the legendary cowboy, a clearer picture of the Black West, and a more diverse portrait of thee American west by revealing stories that are...

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Texas Fine Wine’s 2023 Retrospective & Perspective

Texas Wine Lover 2/7 11:30P Shelly Wilfong

Photo Credit: Neal Addy A retrospective is designed to provide a look back at the past. The four wineries in Texas Fine Wine did just that at last week’s Retrospective & Perspective event at Spicewood...

Fall in Love at Romantic Sunday Brunch & Valentine’s Day Dinner at Villa Azur Dallas

Crave DFW 2/7 5:24A Steven Doyle

The pressure is on to secure Valentine’s Day reservations in Dallas, for those looking for a fabulous and extravagant meal to share with their special someone, we recommend this Victory Park...

CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR WITH TWO NEW TREATS FROM DAIRY QUEEN

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 2/6 6:09A Mary Jane Coker

Its not too late to ring in the New Year or restart the whole thing entirely by celebrating with two new great tastes, only at DQ restaurants in Texas. Say hello to the Triple Truffle Blizzard ®...

White Rock Coffee Opens in Rosewood Court

Crave DFW 2/6 10:03A Steven Doyle

White Rock Coffee is officially open at Rosewood Property Company’s Rosewood Court. The local coffeehouse offers freshly roasted coffee and cold brew, handmade pastries and lunches to tenants and the...

Eater Dallas Is Seeking New Contributors

Eater Dallas 2/6 3:17A Courtney E. Smith

A dish to order (or not?) at Carbone Dallas. | Major Food Group Come work with us Are you obsessed with cocktails, coffee that isn't Starbucks, ramen, tacos, or just about anything else in Dallas’...

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