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The Winston School Annual Back-to-School Family Fair

Notre Dame School Welcomes Back Students

Summer Enrichment Camp

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Notre Dame School Welcomes Back Students

Preston Hollow BubbleLife iReporter 8/18 9:42A Elizabeth Garrison

Notre Dame School of Dallas welcomed students back after the summer break. Floors are polished and bulletin boards are decorated with bright colors and positive messages to usher students into a new...

North Texas Giving Day Nonprofit: Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance

Preston Hollow BubbleLife iReporter 8/18 5:00A Carrie Dyer

North Texas Giving Day, the largest giving day in the nation, is back on September 14, 2017! In eight years, North Texas Giving Day has generated $156 million for the community. Learn more about some...

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Sam Johnson Announces Free Annual U.S. Academy Information Forum, September 9th

Preston Hollow BubbleLife iReporter 8/17 11:19A adriennerimm_d153196

PLANO, TX On Saturday, September 9th , U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (TX-03) invites Collin County students of all ages and their families to attend his annual U.S. Service...

Operation Kindness Is Keeping North Texas Pets Fed

Preston Hollow BubbleLife iReporter 8/16 9:56A Katie Hill

Operation Kindness is helping keep bellies and houses full starting this month. North Texas original and largest no-kill animal care and adoption center is feeding pets across the metroplex with the...

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Dallas Alumnae Chapter Continues Advocacy for Womens Rights

Preston Hollow BubbleLife iReporter 8/16 9:22A Deborah Brown

Womens Equality Day will take place August 23 at Dallas City Hall Public service has always been a vital part of life for Leslie Swann, President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Dallas Alumnae...

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How to Get Moving If You Hate Working Out

Preston Hollow BubbleLife iReporter 8/18 8:00A Riley Heruska

We all know how important physical activity is. It can help you control your weight, decrease your risk of serious diseases, strengthen your body, and even improve your attitude towards life (thanks,...

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Preston Royal Purls Knitting Social

Dallas Public Library (Events) 8/18 1:56A

When: Friday, August 18, 2017 - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Where: Preston Royal Branch Library at Auditorium Come knit with us, or come to learn. Needles and yarn provided for...

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Sunday Adventures!

Dallas Public Library (Events) 8/18 1:56A

When: Sunday, August 20, 2017 - 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM Where: Preston Royal Branch Library at Auditorium Bring your family and adventure with us through stories, crafts, movies,...

The Texas Fashion Bloggers You Need to Start Following

Preston Hollow BubbleLife iReporter 8/16 10:00A Riley Heruska

With fall fashion trends on the horizon, it's tempting to embrace sweaters and boots as soon as possible. After all, retailers and magazines are more than ready to embrace autumn styles! However, we...

Toddler Storytime

Dallas Public Library (Events) 8/16 7:37A

When: Thursday, August 17, 2017 - 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Where: Preston Royal Branch Library at Auditorium Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing...

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The Winston School Annual Back-to-School Family Fair

Preston Hollow BubbleLife iReporter 8/18 10:00A Melani Pippins

Winston families gathered on Friday, August 18 for the annual Back-to-School Family Fair. Held on the Friday afternoon before the first day of school on Monday, August 21. This fun, family event is a...

Faculty and Staff Return to Campus for a Week of In-Service Activities

Episcopal School of Dallas 8/18 9:00A

Full faculty and staff returned to campus on Monday, and have been busy all week preparing for our students and the first day of school.

Join the ESDPA for Division-Specific Back-to-School Coffees!

Episcopal School of Dallas 8/17 10:00A

Parents are invited to join the ESDPA for Back-to-School Coffee sessions as the school year kicks off.

Senior Speaks on FBI Internship at Success North Dallas Conference

Episcopal School of Dallas 8/17 6:00A

ESD student Gillian Campbell '18 spent her summer interning with the Dallas division of the FBI.

Faculty and Staff Come Together to Serve at Children's Hunger Fund

Episcopal School of Dallas 8/17 5:30A

Yesterday, members of ESD's faculty and staff paused their in-service activities for a morning of community service activities with Children's Hunger Fund.

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Back To School: What's For Dinner?

Preston Hollow BubbleLife iReporter 8/14 6:37A Shelia Huffman

In spite of warm August temperatures, we are only days away from back to school. That means sports, homework, busier days and that age old question, whats for dinner? For the rest of August, lets...

JadeWaters Resort Pool Complex at The Hilton Anatole Dallas

Itty Bitty Foodies 8/7 11:23A Cheryl Collett, Itty Bitty Foodi

Dallas has its first resort hotel with a water park thanks to opening of JadeWaters at The Hilton Anatole Dallas last summer. The 3-acre water park experience can be had for hotel guests only from...

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6 Grooming Tips Your Man Needs This Summer

DFW Style Daily 8/18 5:00A Lauren Gordon

Summertime in Dallas means drinks by a hi-rise pool, road trips to the river in Austin and backyard barbecues with friends. Grooming is probably the last thing on your man’s...

NorthPark Center Hosts Exclusive Pop-In at Nordstrom x Hanes

DFW Style Daily 8/18 5:00A Lauren Gordon

This Friday, August 18 sets the launch of Pop-In@Nordstrom x Hanes. Dallas is one of eight lucky cities to host the limited time collaboration. Meet us at NorthPark Center on...

WEEKEND UPDATE

Krystal Schlegel 8/17 8:49P krystal

1. Found this classic black button down on sale last weekend at Neimans. I paired it with this leather bag and these ripped jeans . 2. Favorite outfit from the week . 3. Wanting this pretty rug from...

Best in Dallas: Catherine Lowe Shares Her Favorite Frugal Finds

DFW Style Daily 8/17 5:00A Lauren Rosenthal

We love a list and a Best in Dallas list is even better! Today, we’re sharing some local favorites from Catherine Lowe, owner of luxury stationary and papeterie store, LoweCo....

A Petite Model With Diehard Ambition

DFW Style Daily 8/16 5:00A Sydney Cooper

Welcome to Face Time. DFW Style Daily’s exclusive series goes beyond the runways to get to know top models on a personal level. Why? Because there’s so much more to one of...

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Once Again... The Jesuit Rangerettes Win Big at American Dance Drill Team Camp

Preston Hollow BubbleLife iReporter 8/13 1:23P Michelle Tedeschi

The Jesuit Rangerettes celebrate successes at the American Dance/Drill Team Officer Camp in Rockwall, TX and Line Camp in Dallas, TX. Our Dance and Social Officers both brought home All American...

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4425 Laren Ln, Dallas, TX 75244, $995,000 4 beds, 3.5 baths

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3580 sqft, 4 beds, 3.5 baths, single-family home in Dallas, TX - Preston Hollow

10806 Branch Oaks Cir, Dallas, TX 75230, $759,900 4 beds, 3.5 baths

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3733 sqft, 4 beds, 3.5 baths, single-family home in Dallas, TX - North Dallas

12060 Tavel Cir, Dallas, TX 75230, $450,000 2 beds, 2.5 baths

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2155 sqft, 2 beds, 2.5 baths, townhouse in Dallas, TX - North Dallas

10100 Regal Park Ln #122, Dallas, TX 75230, $245,000 2 beds, 2 baths

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1472 sqft, 2 beds, 2 baths, condo in Dallas, TX - North Dallas

7841 Idlewood 1 Ln, Dallas, TX 75230, $525,000 3 beds, 2 baths

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2058 sqft, 3 beds, 2 baths, single-family home in Dallas, TX - North Dallas

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Exclusive: Nation’s first airport emergency room opening at DFW International

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/18 1:13A Bill Hethcock

Smack dab in the middle of the heavily saturated North Texas market for freestanding emergency rooms and urgent care centers, Dr. Carrie de Moor found a void. And it's bigger...

How Super Bowl 45 led to a life-saving health care technology

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/17 2:01A Korri Kezar

While an ice storm didn’t freeze out fans from Super Bowl 45, held in 2011 at Cowboys Stadium, the Pittsburgh Steelers and local hospitals saw big losses. Though the Steelers...

?Workplace AED program goes beyond buying the life-saving device

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/16 9:03P Jennifer Stroschein

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 61 million Americans have cardiovascular disease, resulting in approximately one million deaths per year. Up to...

Drug industry faces 'tidal wave' of litigation over opioid crisis

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/11 6:11A By David Crow in New York

The snowballing litigation comes as President Donald Trump has pledged to officially declare the opioid crisis a national emergency in a move that would allow Washington to...

Science: Even animals respond to eclipses

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/10 3:45A Anne Stych

Altered behavior. The total eclipse that will cross North America Aug. 21 has already affected human behavior, spurring people to buy viewing glasses by the millions and...

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We have a solar eclipse coming soon! Where can I learn more about it and how can I experience this...

Booked Solid - Dallas Public Library 8/15 7:00A Business and Technology Speciali

As many of you may know, the August 21st solar eclipse is right around the corner. We have waited decades for a total solar eclipse to pass through the contiguous United...

One Word: Maynard G. Krebs

Booked Solid - Dallas Public Library 8/13 5:00A andrew.anderson

What does the G stand for? It doesn’t stand for Gilligan, although you may think of him that way because of the island named after him, and it’s just as well if you don’t...

Book Review: The Case of Alan Turing by Arnaud Delalande

Booked Solid - Dallas Public Library 8/11 5:00A Karyn Choi

Imagine Batman or Spider-man, two heroes saving the day in almost complete anonymity. Their accomplishments make headline news. People can t help but rave and appreciate the...

I remember a few years ago there was a sale of vinyl records at the central library. Did the library...

Booked Solid - Dallas Public Library 8/9 5:00A Fine Arts Specialist

Not only are there some left, you can check them out! Yes, that record sale in August of 2015 was a big fundraiser for the Friends of the Dallas Public Library, and we did...

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How Safe Is Chicken Imported From China? 5 Questions Answered

Alternet 8/18 9:00A Maurice Pitesky, The Conversatio

Under a trade deal concluded in May, China has begun exporting chicken to the U.S. Editor s note: Under a trade deal concluded in May, China has begun exporting chicken to the U.S. Critics have...

America Eats Better With Reader-Supported Independent Journalism: Support AlterNet's Food Coverage

Alternet 8/17 3:00P Reynard Loki, AlterNet

Click here for reuse options! Our food system is a minefield of health and environmental hazards. Independent media is critical to uncovering the truth. As a subscriber to AlterNet s food newsletter,...

22 Inspirational Women in Food and Agriculture

Alternet 8/17 9:00A Caroline Kamm, Food Tank

Women are crucial to the functioning of a healthy and sustainable food system. Women are crucial to the functioning of a healthy and sustainable food system. At Food Tank, we are continually inspired...

Neonics Harm Bees, Poison Drinking Water and Don't Improve Crop Yield: Why Aren't We Banning Them?

Alternet 8/16 8:30P Lucy Goodchild Van Hilten, Alter

Click here for reuse options! We know neonicotinoids kill bees. Now these pesticides are showing up in our drinking water. It’s no secret that neonicotinoids can harm bees and other insects—they’re...

5 Ways Wasting Food Hurts the Environment (and 5 Ways You Can Fix It)

Alternet 8/15 8:30P Johh Hawthorne, AlterNet

Click here for reuse options! Americans waste up to 60 million tons of food a year. It’s the secret shame of many Americans: The half-forgotten perishables in your refrigerator and pantry that are now...