Preston Hollow News

Seniors in the Arts

Thu, 17 May 2012 12:27:50 -0500

(The Fourcast (Hockaday)) RUNNING THE SHOW Stage manager senior Kendall consults St. Mark s drama teacher Rod Blaydes about the script. Photo by Mary Clare Playing the bow on the double bass, senior Dunni, a four-year Upper School Orchestra member, has plucked her final tune...

The Perfect Tan Without the Sun

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:15:28 -0500

(NorthPark Center) Victoria Snee Summer is right around the corner and that means most of us will be showing a lot more skin once the weather starts to heat up. We know that gorgeous golden glow we all want comes with a cost—skin cancer. With self tanners on the...

Apple Innovator Tom Kelley Visits The Lamplighter School

Thu, 17 May 2012 10:23:49 -0500

(The Lamplighter School) School's mission and open-classrooms reflect Kelley's philosophy on innovation and creativity

Juniors follow tradition, receive rings

Thu, 17 May 2012 09:44:26 -0500

(Eagle Online (ESD)) BY Shelby Conine Section Editor The Junior Class received their class rings on May 17 in a ceremony in the chapel. Father Swann followed tradition in telling the history of the ring, which was given to him by Donald Henning, [ ]

Beidel smashes Smartboard, fulfills lifelong dream

Thu, 17 May 2012 09:40:00 -0500

(Eagle Online (ESD)) By Crawford Kob Section Editor With a steely glare in his eyes and a triumphant yell on his lips, math department head Mike Beidel swung a thick hammer into the plastic shell of a lifeless Smartboard. [ ]

The Facebook is the most important IPO to EVER hit the StockMarkets – But not for the reasons you think

Thu, 17 May 2012 09:33:53 -0500

(Mark Cuban's Blog) The Facebook IPO is the most important IPO to hit the stock market in ..forever. Not because of its size in dollars. Not because of the gap up it may experience in its first day of trading. Nope. Its the most important IPO ever because: 1. It could...

GRIP Mediterranean Grill Set to Open in July

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:48:21 -0500

(The Dallas Socials) Tweet Get a GRIP The Chanaa brothers, the brains behind Terra Mediterranean Grill and Ali Baba Mediterranean Grill, are opening up a new fast casual concept called GRIP. This restaurant will feature pita wraps, salads and other great items that will...

BubbleLife Media Launches New Websites, Reader Features and State-Of-The-Art Device-Adaptable Format

Thu, 17 May 2012 05:14:42 -0500

(Preston Hollow BubbleLife iReporter) BubbleLife has a new look and feel, more reader-friendly features and a state-of-the-art design to bring you the most comprehensive neighborhood news from communities across North Texas. The new design is featured on all BubbleLife Media sites in a...

Hazardous materials teams respond to more white powder envelopes in Dallas

Thu, 17 May 2012 04:21:10 -0500

(Dallas Morning News (Crime)) Dallas Fire-Rescue responds to the Frank Crowley Courts building this morning after a suspicious envelope was discovered. (Tom Fox/Staff Photographer) A day after federal authorities announced a $150,000 reward for leads to get to the bottom of the...

John Wiley Price facing three challengers for Dallas County Commissioner Court District 3

Thu, 17 May 2012 04:13:48 -0500

(Pegasus News) Bennie Brown, Betty Culbreath, and Micah B. Phillips are all hoping to unseat Price. Three African American Democrats are among the three challengers seeking to unseat veteran District 3 Dallas County Commissioner, John Wiley Price, in the upcoming...

Community Service News: Gifts, Boards, Interns, and a Site

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:00:00 -0500

(Episcopal School of Dallas) Service is one of ESD's four Founding Tenets, and community service is an integral part of the ESD experience. Recent achievements include: Primer Donates Flower Boxes to Habitat for Humanity After a science lesson in the Quarry on May 10, the Primer...

ESD Unites Student Support Services in New Department

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:00:00 -0500

(Episcopal School of Dallas) Beginning with the 2012-13 school year, the Episcopal School of Dallas will unite its counseling and learning support services, creating the Emotional Wellness and Learning Support Services Department. Dr. Andy McGarrahan, who has been a highly...

John Wiley Price facing three challengers for Dallas County Commissioner Court District 3

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:45:31 -0500

(North Dallas Gazette) By Jacquinette Murphy, NDG Contributing Writer Three African American Democrats are among the three challengers seeking to unseat veteran District 3 Dallas County Commissioner, John Wiley Price, in the upcoming Dallas County Democratic Primary set...

Dallas ISD restructuring starts at the top

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:08:38 -0500

(WFAA (Local News)) DISD's new superintendent Mike Miles was brought in to shake things up at the Dallas Independent School District and he continues to do so, starting at the top.

Jesuit Mixed Doubles Success

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:30:05 -0500

(The Roundup (Jesuit)) Jesuit has had a long and rich history with their tennis program by winning state titles but never winning a mixed doubles tournament until this January at the Keller Classic Invitational. Zack Vander Heiden, who is a freshman at Jesuit, and Nina...

SodaStream soda maker

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:39:54 -0500

(Itty Bitty Foodies) IttyBittyFoodies have donned our superhero thinking caps to find ways to reduce our carbon footprint in the kitchen and we re doing it with a SodaStream soda maker. We never drink soda at home but we do consume about 10 litres of sparkling water a...

Slideshow: Sheraton Dallas North completes renovation

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:42:47 -0500

(Dallas Business Journal) The Sheraton Dallas North Hotel by the Galleria has completed a $17 million renovation. Dallas-based Michelle Meredith & Associates designed the interior, which touched the reception area, lobby, common areas, restaurant, ballroom and health club....

A Taste of Texa-Mexico

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:38:31 -0500

(NorthPark Center) Anthony Wilkinson When people look for a Tex-Mex restaurant in Dallas, they often wind up circulating around some of the same places. Sometimes we get tired of looking at the same menu and want a little variety on some of the classic Tex-Mex dishes...

Robotics for the Curious Computer Scientist

Wed, 16 May 2012 06:27:44 -0500

(Preston Hollow BubbleLife iReporter) By Bob Pospick Aspiring students are invited to spend a week at the 2012 Physical Computing Summer Camp where experienced instructors will teach the physical side of computing. Students will discover how easy it is to make their high performance 3π...

Economics of Remodeling

Wed, 16 May 2012 06:10:41 -0500

(Preston Hollow BubbleLife People & Places) Considering a home construction or remodel project? A few things you may ask yourself are: “Is this project necessary right now, and is it a wise investment?” “Is it something I can do on my own, or do I need to hire a licensed contractor?” “Are...