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Escondido Tex-Mex Patio: Bringing Tex-Mex Back to Preston Royal this Winter

Following a Beto O’Rourke Event, Conservatives Boycott the Wrong Big Al’s

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Top Stories: ➊ – East Dallas Residents Concerned After Camera Exposes Home Vandals (Wednesday), ➋ – Security guards shoot driver attempting to hit them at northwest Dallas club (Sunday), ➌ – The Biggest Patio in Preston Hollow Will Open This Winter Serving Tex-Mex (Thursday), ➍ – Yaser Said faces automatic life sentence in prison after saying he didn't kill his 2 daughters (Tuesday), ➎ – Preston Hollow’s Getting a “Hidden” Tex-Mex Restaurant (Thursday)

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Yaqub Talib turns himself in after fatal shooting of youth football coach Mike Hickmon

CBS DFW 8/15 7:27A Annie Gimbel

LANCASTER, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) Yaqub Talib, 39, the man suspected of shooting and killing youth football league coach Mike Hickmon on Aug. 13, is in-custody. Talib, who's...

Hundreds of Doses of Monkeypox Vaccine Available for Eligible Adults at South Dallas Clinic

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 8/15 12:47A

More than 300 doses of the monkeypox vaccine are available for eligible adults at a clinic in South Dallas. Abounding Prosperity Inc. and its HOPE Health and Wellness Center...

Security guards shoot driver attempting to hit them at northwest Dallas club

DFW Scanner 8/14 10:02A dfwscanner

The Dallas Police Department responded to a shooting at the Pandora Men s Club around 12:55am overnight. They located a driver with a gunshot wound. Detectives say a group of...

Dallas County Grand Jury Declines to Indict Former Paramedic for Kicking, Hitting Man

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 8/12 6:11P The Dallas Morning News

A former Dallas Fire-Rescue paramedic who kicked a downed, unarmed man won’t face charges after a Dallas County grand jury declined to indict. The grand jury considered a...

Portion of Lakeside Drive Closed For Reconstruction Project

Peoples Newspapers News 8/12 11:52A Rachel Snyder

The town of Highland Park’s contractor, Axis Contracting, began lane closures on Lakeside Drive between Armstrong Avenue and Beverly Drive as part of the Lakeside Drive...

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JUST IN: Congresswoman Eddie Bernie Johnson To Receive The Family Place’s Texas Trailblazer Award

My Sweet Charity 8/15 4:30A Jeanne Prejean

Eddie Bernice Johnson* Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson is taking her victory lap before stepping down from 30 years of representing the 30 th Congressional District of Texas. The latest accolade...

Designing A Pool Bar

IBB Design 8/15 1:36A Shay Geyer

We used a bright, bold, and happy lemon tree patterned wallpaper as our jumping off point for this pool bar. The room features a The post Designing A Pool Bar first appeared...

The Lace Dress You Need Now!

Tanya Foster 8/14 1:07P Tanya Foster

Happy Monday! I know that many kids are headed back to school today, so if that is your child I hope it all goes well! Even though we are back to school, it is definitely still summertime. Today let's...

Garland Community Event Saturday August 20 at 9AM

Preston Hollow BubbleLife iReporter (Lifestyle) 8/13 11:58P Liz Berry

FOOD FOR HUMMINGBIRDS AND PEOPLE. BRING A NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM. [canned goods; milk that is packaged for non-refrigerated shelf life; boxes of raisins, etc. Think homeless without a stove or...

Tips for Traveling with Just a Carry On

BubbleLifestyles 8/12 10:03A

It is possible to travel with just your carry on. Here are some travel hacks to packing light. CHECK THE WEATHER Research what the weather will be like in the place you are traveling to. Packing for...

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‘Miss Linda’ and the Little Yellow Chair

People Newspapers 8/9 4:00A Josh Hickman

When Linda Altick started teaching at Wesley Prep some 45 years ago, she could not have foreseen the story of educational success and expansion to come.

HPISD Picks English-Language Arts Materials For 2022-23

People Newspapers 8/8 5:00A Rachel Snyder

Highland Park ISD will start the 2022-2023 school year with new English language arts materials for grades K-8.

Prestonwood Christian Academy School System Announces New Director of Specialized Learning

Preston Hollow BubbleLife iReporter (Education) 8/3 1:17A Katie McDonald

Prestonwood Christian Academy (PCA) School System announced that Mr. Rob Kelton has been appointed as Director of Specialized Learning. Kelton comes to PCA from Parish Episcopal School. Prestonwood...

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Escondido Tex-Mex Patio: Bringing Tex-Mex Back to Preston Royal this Winter

Crave DFW 8/15 5:27A Steven Doyle

Jon Alexis, owner of TJ’s Seafood at the same intersection, is bringing Tex-Mex back to Preston Royal this winter with Escondido Tex-Mex Patio. The new restaurant is set to open winter 2022 at 5950...

Following a Beto O’Rourke Event, Conservatives Boycott the Wrong Big Al’s

Eater Dallas 8/15 4:36A Courtney E. Smith

Attendees at a Beto O’Rourke event in Austin in June 2022. | Sergio Flores/Getty Images The event was in Waxahachie, but a Dallas restaurant is facing GOP wrath Call it a case of mistaken identity....

Lavaca Bluffs Vineyard & Winery Revisited (Again)

Texas Wine Lover 8/12 1:29A Jeff Cope

I always love doing a Revisited blog post from before so we can see how a winery has changed since I last visited. This time the post is revisiting Lavaca Bluffs Vineyard & Winery located in Lolita....

Proud to Pumpkin at Dunkin

Preston Hollow BubbleLife iReporter (Food/Dining) 8/12 12:29A Bubble Life

Proud to Pumpkin at Dunkin: Introducing Smooth Pumpkin Sippin, Limited-Time Bakery Line-Up, and Brand-New Dunkin Refresher DALLAS/FORT WORTH (August 12, 2022) Fall isnt just a season, its a lifestyle,...

The Biggest Patio in Preston Hollow Will Open This Winter Serving Tex-Mex

Eater Dallas 8/11 4:40A Courtney E. Smith

Tex-Mex is coming to Preston Hollow in the biggest way. | Eater Plus brunch all day in Plano, a new brewpub in the Cedars, and Lakewood Brewing gets a makeover in your AM dining intel Jon Alexis, the...

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What to Wear to Work and on the Weekend – 7 Different Outfits!

Color and Chic 8/15 5:20A Hoang-Kim

Ever wake up in the morning, walk into your closet and think, I have nothing to wear? That s where investing in classic pieces you can wear again and again comes in handy. If you have essential pieces...

BURGUNDY AND TAN

The Middle Page 8/12 3:01A Cathy Williamson

ONE // TWO // THREE // FOUR // FIVE // SIX // SEVEN // EIGHT // NINE // TEN BURGUNDY AND TAN Happy Friday! This week went by so fast! Guess what happened to me yesterday? I...

Cozy Fall Aesthetic Shopping Checklist

Color and Chic 8/11 2:00A Quincy

Even though it s still in the high 90s outside here in Texas, once the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale ends I m always immediately ready for fall. I think it has something to do with shopping and styling...

AN AFFORDABLE BLACK DRESS WORN TWO WAYS

The Middle Page 8/9 3:25A Cathy Williamson

Hello! I hope you guys are all good! I ended up having a fever over the weekend. I haven t had a fever in thirty years! I had about three days of not feeling good, but thankfully that is over. Today,...

Modern Living Room Ideas

Color and Chic 8/9 2:00A Quincy

I haven t made a mood board since my parents house was being built! I ve actually missed them, so I wanted to bring them back starting with modern living room ideas. Our living room is one of my...

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Ferreira's brace leads Dallas to 4-1 victory over San Jose

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/14 7:29A Associated Press

Jesús Ferreira scored twice in the first half and FC Dallas breezed to a 4-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday.

Seager 26th HR matches career high as Rangers beat M's 7-4

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/14 5:30A Associated Press

The Texas Rangers finally snapped a long losing streak against the surging Seattle Mariners.

Related: Taveras career-high 5 RBIs, Rangers beat Astros 8-4 in 10 Spectrum Local News Sports

Julio Rodriguez returns to lineup, Mariners beat Rangers

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/13 6:30A Associated Press

Seattle took over the first wild-card position in the American League by beating the Rangers.

Lightning suspected in blaze that destroyed former Longhorn, NFL safety Earl Thomas' Texas home

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/12 6:27A Craig Huber

Thomas was home at the time but managed to escape the fire.

Lady Scots Sweep Red Oak in 25th Meeting

People Newspapers Sports 8/11 2:00A Todd Jorgenson

Continuing a season-opening tradition that dates to 1997, Highland Park swept Red Oak to open the volleyball season on Tuesday.

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What Makes a House a Home?

People Newspapers Real Estate 8/11 4:00A Rachel Snyder

Personal touches make a house a home. We asked real estate agents, builders, and interior design professionals who live and work in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow...

Open Houses Aug. 13-14

People Newspapers Real Estate 8/10 10:00A Maddie Spera

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these beauties that are newly on the market!

Seritage Plans To Sell Valley View Project Site

People Newspapers Real Estate 8/9 10:54A Rachel Snyder

More than three years after hosting a kickoff for the start of a mixed-use development project there, one of the largest owners at the former Valley View Mall site is selling...

Getting The Most Out of Outdoor Spaces Takes Proper Planning

People Newspapers Real Estate 8/4 2:30A Contributor

When thinking about turning your backyard into an outdoor oasis, here are a few ideas to consider before you start calling contractors.

Dallas 10th Most Popular Destination For Relocating Homebuyers

People Newspapers Real Estate 8/3 10:46A Rachel Snyder

The Dallas-Fort Worth area remains a popular destination for homebuyers, though not as many people moved to the area from out of town as last year.

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'We deal with a lot of people': Tattoo artists on high alert as monkeypox cases rise in Dallas...

Spectrum Local News Health 8/13 12:40P Michael Lozano

Dallas County officials issued an emergency declaration on Aug. 5.

Father of 2 battles cancer, hopes to encourage families to vaccinate

Spectrum Local News Health 8/11 12:34P Lourdes Vazquez

Texas has the largest number of U.S. teens not protected against HPV.

Blood pressure project could hold keys to better health

Spectrum Local News Health 8/10 3:47P Dylan Scott

Using advancements in modern technology, researchers are developing a first-of-its-kind graphene e-tattoo.

Biden signs bill expanding health care for veterans exposed to toxins

Spectrum Local News Health 8/10 11:00A Justin Tasolides

President Biden called the bill the most significant expansion ever of benefits for veterans exposed to toxins.

Tips for designing patient-centric health care facilities

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/7 7:00P OAC

Ask a group of people what they believe the most expensive area of a health care facility is, and you likely will get answers like surgery, laboratories and screening rooms....

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French Martini

Joyful Healthy Eats 8/14 11:00P Krista

This is another one of my favorite cocktails that is almost too easy to make. A French Martini is fruity, fun, and refreshing. Cocktail hour starts now! If you re looking for an after-dinner treat,...

Tabbouleh

Love and Lemons 8/14 3:31A Jeanine Donofrio

Herbs are arguably my favorite fresh ingredients, so it should come as no surprise that I love tabbouleh. Alternatively spelled tabouli or tabouleh, this Middle Eastern salad consists of finely...

‘Catastrophic Failure’ At Research Center Kills About 21,000 Fish

Huffington Post 8/13 12:22P

University of California, Davis is investigating what led to the deaths of tens of thousands of fish, including chinook salmon.

Antikythera mechanism: Ancient celestial calculator

Live Science 8/12 11:00P

The Antikythera mechanism is an ancient shoebox-sized device that is sometimes called the world s oldest computer for its ability to perform astronomical calculations. Discovered by sponge divers off...

I Scream Gelato Strikes Sweet Franchise Deal for First Units in North Dallas

Restaurant News 8/12 9:48A RestaurantNews.com

The brand is expanding quickly since its start in 2019 and is still accepting franchise partners. Prosper, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Gelato fans in Texas have reason to...