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Top Stories: ➊ – DSOL Introduces Debutantes at 32nd Annual Presentation Ball Announcement Party (Wednesday), ➋ – The Best Beaches to Visit in Texas (Friday), ➌ – DUC High School Rowers Shine on National Stage, Claim Silver Medal (Tuesday), ➍ – Demolition of aging mall makes way for $500M initial phase of Dallas Midtown corporate magnet (Friday), ➎ – 6327 Glendora Ave, Dallas, TX 75230, $2,120,000 4 beds, 2.5 baths (Sunday)

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Rocks Digital Celebrates Local Search and Social Media Day this Week in Addison, Texas

Preston Hollow BubbleLife iReporter 6/26 4:41A LIssa Duty

The sixth annual Rocks Digital Marketing Conference kicks off their celebration of Local Search and Social Media Day on June 29 in Addison, Texas. Anticipation for the 2017 Local Search Day and...

Theft

Northaven Park Neighborhood Association 6/26 7:10A sandy

Section 9, Theft. 6-24-17, 9pm-9am. Suspect removed tires and wheels from vehicle. 3723 Vinecrest, Russell Hickey. IR#143039, posted npna.org

Demolition of aging mall makes way for $500M initial phase of Dallas Midtown corporate magnet

Dallas Business Journal 6/23 9:47A Candace Carlisle

It's been five years since Scott Beck and the Dallas-based family-owned company Beck Ventures acquired the majority of Valley View Center with the idea of transforming the...

Related: Dallas developer Scott Beck to begin Valley View Center demolition this week Dallas Business Journal

Las Vegas real estate investment firm puts $27M bet on hotel, upgrade in Dallas

Dallas Business Journal 6/23 1:54A Candace Carlisle

A Las Vegas-based real estate investment and management firm, The Siegel Group Nevada Inc., has purchased the former Regency Hotel along LBJ Freeway in North Dallas. The...

Access to Art is Always in Style at NorthPark Center

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 6/21 10:32A

At NorthPark Center, art is as important as shopping. Photo Credit: NorthPark Center This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.

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Creative Quest CODE

Dallas Public Library (Events) 6/25 7:24P

When: Tuesday, June 27, 2017 - 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Where: Preston Royal Branch Library at Auditorium In partnership with Hack My Future this program is open to teens who want to...

Baby Basics Storytime

Dallas Public Library (Events) 6/23 3:01P

When: Monday, June 26, 2017 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Where: Preston Royal Branch Library at Auditorium For babies and their caregivers, learn simple rhymes, songs and books to...

Dallas Children's Theater

Dallas Public Library (Events) 6/23 12:59P

When: Monday, June 26, 2017 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Where: Preston Royal Branch Library at Auditorium Dallas Childrens Theater is offering a free, 60-minute workshop on this...

The Best Beaches to Visit in Texas

Preston Hollow BubbleLife iReporter 6/23 7:00A Riley Heruska

Our state isn't exactly known for its crystal clear waters or white sandy beaches, but that doesn't mean the beaches aren't worth checking out. With the intense heat of July bearing down on us, it's...

Potatoland and the Fable of Thunder and Lightning

Dallas Public Library (Events) 6/23 10:59A

When: Sunday, June 25, 2017 - 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM Where: Preston Royal Branch Library at Auditorium Join local author Nell Taylor as she reads her new children's book Potatoland...

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Four Boats Win Bids to USRowing's National Championships; One Finishes Fifth Overall!

Episcopal School of Dallas 6/23 8:00A

ESD Crew earned four bids to the national championships; a sophomore finished fifth fasted in the USA!

A Look at Junior Convocation

The Roundup (Jesuit) 6/19 5:19A Eduardo De Leon '19

Photos by Carl Quist 19 and William Roberts 19 Every year, the Junior Convocation is a place where the junior class gets a platform to receive their hard-worked achievements. Since many students claim...

Ranger Track and Field Continues the Season at Area Meet

The Roundup (Jesuit) 6/19 4:03A Matthew Cornwall '18

Ten athletes from the Jesuit track and field team competed at the UIL Area Meet at Williams Stadium in Garland on April 20th. These athletes qualified for this meet after placing in the top four in...

Journey as Immigrants: Challenges Shape Top 2017 Conrad High Graduates

Preston Hollow BubbleLife iReporter 6/15 8:53P akilamoctobe_g256857

Link to original article can be found here . While almost every school's top graduates share the characteristic of academic prowess, fewer are likely to have the vision and...

New Kindergarten Openings Available

Preston Hollow BubbleLife iReporter 6/14 10:48A Gigi Ekstrom

Lakehill Preparatory School Are you still searching for a school for your elementary school age son or daughter? Would your child benefit from a low student-to-teacher ratio and small class size? We...

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Texas Tomatoes: Ripe And Ready For Summer

Preston Hollow BubbleLife iReporter 6/19 4:42A Shelia Huffman

You say tomaato, I say tomauto. Whatever! The brightly colored, highly anticipated round, red fruit is all over Dallas and is bursting with summer flavor. There is something about Texas and...

Poll Results: Preston Hollow's Favorite Place to Grab a Drink

Preston Hollow BubbleLife iReporter 6/16 10:00A Riley Heruska

A few weeks ago, we asked our Preston Hollow/North Dallas BubbleLife members to tell us where we should go to get great drinks. Today, we're announcing the results! And the winner is... Village...

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The Only Sandals You’ll Need This Summer Based On Your Personality Type

DFW Style Daily 6/24 4:00A Elena Alvarez

Summer is upon us! It s time to stow away those winter shoes and flaunt your freshly pedicured toes in the season s hottest sandals. We’ve hand-picked the only summer sandals...

Swimsuit Prep: Get Your Mind Into Shape First

DFW Style Daily 6/20 5:00A Natonya Medford

You look at your calendar and realize your special beach trip is two weeks away. Before you scramble through Pinterest looking for quick recipes or tricks to lose those extra...

Attention Fashion Girls: Tiffany & Co. x Lady Gaga’s HardWear Collection Is Fire

DFW Style Daily 6/20 5:00A Amber LaFrance

Back in February, we let you in on a little secret, international pop superstar and fashion icon Lady Gaga was readying her jewelry collab for a monster Super Bowl reveal....

Best In Dallas: Founder of Diva Down Productions Ki Ki J Shares Her Dallas Faves

DFW Style Daily 6/19 5:00A Lauren Gordon

We love a list and a Best In Dallas list is even better! Today, broadcast professional and social media specialist Ki Ki J is here to share her Dallas faves. Read on for her...

WEEKEND UPDATE

Krystal Schlegel 6/16 8:41A krystal

This weekend we are checking into a local hotel for a little Dallas staycation! So excited to relax and unwind just in time for Summer. I ll be posting the details on Instagram tonight. 1. I ve been...

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DUC High School Rowers Shine on National Stage, Claim Silver Medal

Preston Hollow BubbleLife iReporter 6/20 9:43A Lisa Miller

Dallas United Crew - The sport of rowing tends to be dominated by coastal teams in the Northeast and the West. Yet, believe it or not - Dallas United Crew, rowing from White Rock Lake, sent four boats...

Related: White Rock Rowing Athletes Rank 4th and 7th at US Youth Nationals Preston Hollow BubbleLife iReporter

Texas Stix Earn Berth to the Connie Mack World Series!

Preston Hollow BubbleLife iReporter 6/20 5:03A kima_x953552

Texas Stix Becomes 1 of 17 Teams Nationwide to Compete in Farmington Next to the College World Series or the MLB World Series, the opportunity to play in the Connie Mack World Series is one of the...

NBA Player Phil Pressey '10 Finds Love of Coaching With ESD Basketball Camp

Preston Hollow BubbleLife iReporter 6/13 10:53A The Episcopal School of Dallas

An array of neon basketball shoes cover the baseline. Campers watch Phil Pressey demonstrate the next drill while cones are zig-zagged in front of them. They begin dribbling towards half court, trying...

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10853 Camellia Dr, Dallas, TX 75230, $2,095,000 5 beds, 6 baths

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6035 sqft, 5 beds, 6 baths, single-family home in Dallas, TX - North Dallas

10111 Daria Dr, Dallas, TX 75229, $4,100,000 4 beds, 5 baths

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7031 sqft, 4 beds, 5 baths, condo in Dallas, TX - Preston Hollow

3656 Princess Ln, Dallas, TX 75229, $424,500 3 beds, 2.5 baths

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2162 sqft, 3 beds, 2.5 baths, single-family home in Dallas, TX - Preston Hollow

10010 Harwich Dr, Dallas, TX 75229, $529,000 3 beds, 2.5 baths

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2127 sqft, 3 beds, 2.5 baths, single-family home in Dallas, TX - Preston Hollow

6340 Brookshire Dr, Dallas, TX 75230, $1,795,000 5 beds, 5.5 baths

Trulia - North Dallas 6/25 9:00P

5890 sqft, 5 beds, 5.5 baths, single-family home in Dallas, TX - North Dallas

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Health care plan roils Senate

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/23 5:03A Betsey Guzior

The release of a draft of the Senate's healthcare reform plan Thursday was met with immediate protests and skepticism from lawmakers worried about cuts to Medicaid and Planned...

Related: Senate health care bill released Dallas Business Journal (Health Care)

Clues to McConnell's secret healthcare bill

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/16 5:02A Betsey Guzior

Forces are lining up for and against the Senate's healthcare reform bill while details remain out of the public eye. The Washington Post reports that Senate Majority Leader...

Mental illness acceptance, aging baby boomers swell company's growth

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/15 9:13P Bill Hethcock

Increasing societal acceptance of the realities of mental and behavioral health is swelling demand for this company’s services. The company focuses primarily on senior...

Personalized approach infuses Dallas-based provider with growth

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/15 9:07P Bill Hethcock

Through a mix of acquisitions, organic growth and diversification into other services, specialty infusion provider Paragon Healthcare Inc. has almost tripled its revenue in...

Access to quick, efficient revenue growth? Dallas firm fits the bill

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/15 9:03P Jason Roberson

It seems as if Access Healthcare is growing revenue as fast as it processes health care billing codes. The company, which focuses on back office revenue cycle management, grew...

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The Unsettlers by Mark Sundeen

Booked Solid - Dallas Public Library 6/24 5:00A Mark Draz

Mark Sundeen is a reporter interested in telling the stories of people carving out alternative ways of making a meaningful living in American society. In his 2011 book The Man...

I’m an amateur naturalist. How can I get more involved in the local ecological scene?

Booked Solid - Dallas Public Library 6/22 7:00A Business and Technology Speciali

What a great question! The Dallas Public Library has so many nature programs going on this summer for naturalists of all ages. The Podcast on Natural Dallas, the P.O.N.D., is...

Texas Mysteries

Booked Solid - Dallas Public Library 6/18 5:00A Humanities Specialist

“Reading gives us some place to go when we have to stay where we are.” -Mason Coole Wishing for an adventure this summer, a chance to look at the great State of Texas and get...

I’ve noticed that the 3rd floor has displays for observances of the different months. What’s going...

Booked Solid - Dallas Public Library 6/16 6:00A Humanities Specialist

Many events are recognized and observed each month and the month of June is well known for being Pride Month, a celebration of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender...

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Bee App coming! And Pollinator Webinar coming!

Features 6/24 4:58A Liz Berry

In keeping with National Pollinator Week (June 19-25) I thought this rainy morning that I would write about two related developments: The creation of a Bee App by the Center for Food Safety that is...

Burleson Aquaponics Farm Gains 'Naturally Grown' Certification

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 6/22 5:57A Adrienne Cohen

DFW Aquaponics Farms, LLC, with headquarters in Burleson, has become the first Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) aquaponics farm in Texas. The farm is only the 10 th aquaponics grower in the United...

North Oak Cliff

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 6/22 5:00A Bernice Butler

The Connected Communities of West Jefferson and West Davis by Amy Martin Natural Awakenings DFW Edition and GreenSourceDFW.org are partnering in a new series called Green...

Flamingle in Garland Texas on National Pink Flamingo Day!

Features 6/22 2:56A Liz Berry

Don Featherstone and wife Photo courtesy Plastics News Pink Flamingo Day was declared in 2007 by Dean Mazzaralla, the mayor of Leominster, MA to honor the work of Don Featherstone, creator of the...

Rep. Chellie Pingree: We Must Act to Protect Integrity of the Certified Organic Label

Civil Eats 6/21 11:00P Chellie Pingree

As a longtime farmer, I work hard to ensure that food I sell with a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) certified organic logo lives up to that label’s stringent standards....