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Top Stories: ➊ – Read These Books Before Their Movie Adaptations Hit the Big Screen (Thursday), ➋ – Tips for Repairing Your Sun-Damaged Skin (Monday), ➌ – Martin Lawrence Galleries Announces a Fall Auction Season Like No Other (Saturday), ➍ – Signing Real Estate Docs: Doting I's and Crossing T's (Saturday), ➎ – The Top 5 Hotels to Check Out for an Awesome DFW Staycation (Tuesday)

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Get Your Tickets to the 2018 Okrapalooza in Dallas Today

Preston Hollow BubbleLife iReporter 8/17 12:00P Anna Mazzocchi

Okra is a classic staple to any Southern table, and thank goodness for that. The delicious vegetable is one of the most versatile out there, and people have caught on to that over the years so much so...

Announcing 17th Annual Tees and Tiles Charity Golf and Mah Jongg Tournament Open for Registration

Preston Hollow BubbleLife iReporter 8/16 2:56P Lisa Rothberg

Announcing 17 th Annual Tees and Tiles Charity Golf and Mah Jongg Tournament Open for Registration Event to benefit Americas fallen heroes and families and support youth...

Dallas Children's Advocacy Center Presents Aim for Advocacy on Aug. 24

Preston Hollow BubbleLife iReporter 8/16 1:00P Anna Mazzocchi

Aug. 24 presents a fantastic opportunity for you to come out and participate in a fun and supportive event benefiting the Dallas Childrens Advocacy Center. The Dallas...

Apps That Can Help You Take Care of Your Mental Health

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

We've all heard about apps like Headspace and MyFitnessPal , but what other resources exist in your phone ? There are dozens of apps available that can help you become a healthier, happier person....

Reception for Ryan Ekmark Aug. 21 at AC Hotel by Marriott Dallas by the Galleria

Art News DFW 8/16 7:05A webmaster

AC HOTEL AND RESIDENCE INN DALLAS BY THE GALLERIA HOSTS RECEPTION FOR FRISCO ARTIST, RECOVERED CALLING Every month, the new dual-branded AC Hotel and Residence Inn Dallas by the Galleria features the...

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Cosmetic Corner: Blemish Banishers

Galleria Dallas 8/17 4:59A Lauren DePasquale

Back-to-school season is great. New classes, new school supplies and a new you! But, as fun as this season of new can be, it can also be stressful, and stress can lead to breakouts. Luckily, acne isn...

Read These Books Before Their Movie Adaptations Hit the Big Screen

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

The book is always better than the movie. If youre a reader, you probably want to get your hands on the written word before you buy tickets to watch the film adaptation. There are several big movies...

Addicted to Shopping? Here Are 5 Ways to Cut Back and Buy With Purpose

Preston Hollow BubbleLife iReporter 8/15 1:00P Riley Heruska

If you're a self-labeled "shopping addict," you're not alone. Recent studies show that about 20 million Americans have an addictive, unhealthy relationship with shopping. The rise of online sales has...

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Recovered Calling Art Reception (August 21)

I Live in Dallas 8/15 6:36A Lifestyle Writer

Every month, the new dual-branded AC Hotel and Residence Inn Dallas by the Galleria features the story of a local entrepreneur in a series called Entrepreneur of the Month. The hotel has selected...

Friends Share Passion for Equality

Preston Hollow BubbleLife iReporter 8/14 2:23A Deborah Brown

Advocacy for womens rights and equality have been a lifetime endeavor for Betty Richie and JoAnn Jenkins. Each grew up in nurturing homes and married men who treated them as equals. As they entered...

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5 Fantastic Colleges in Texas You Might Not Know About

Preston Hollow BubbleLife iReporter 8/17 9:00A Riley Heruska

If your child is a junior or senior in high school, youre probably spending a great deal of time discussing higher education. There are 176 different colleges in Texas, which can make the application...

ESD's Inservice Tradition Continues: Faculty and Staff Spend Morning Serving Others

Episcopal School of Dallas 8/15 12:00P

For the second year in a row, ESD's faculty and staff volunteered at Children's Hunger Fund in honor of the community and ESD's Founding Tenet of Service.

Tricks for Easing Your Kids Back Into Their School Schedules

Preston Hollow BubbleLife iReporter 8/14 8:00A Riley Heruska

For most families, school starts within the next two weeks. Summer is drawing to a close, and with that change comes a new schedule for parents and kids alike. This switch can be difficult, especially...

Peter Lutken's August Sky Watch

Episcopal School of Dallas 8/11 10:00A

Mr. Lutken's Sky Watch notes the Perseid Meteor Shower, August 11-13, and other things to see.

August 13 News for Lower School Parents

Episcopal School of Dallas 8/10 11:00A

Information for Lower School parents for the week of August 13.

Related: August 13 News for Upper School Parents Episcopal School of Dallas, August 13 News for Middle School Parents Episcopal School of Dallas

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5 New Trader Joes Products You Have to Try

Preston Hollow BubbleLife iReporter 8/17 7:00A Anna Mazzocchi

Trader Joes remains a favorite grocery store for so many people around the country. Who can argue with inexpensive, high-quality food and specialty items made exclusively for their store cookie...

How to Sneak More Veggies Into Your Kid's Diet

Preston Hollow BubbleLife iReporter 8/16 2:00P Riley Heruska

Every parent wants to encourage their child to eat healthy foods, but sometimes, picky eaters can be unbelievably stubborn. If your child refuses to touch anything green, here are some techniques you...

Cookbooks With Delicious Recipes for People on the Keto Diet

Preston Hollow BubbleLife iReporter 8/10 11:00A Riley Heruska

Ever since the early 2000s, the ketogenic diet's popularity has increased dramatically. More and more people are embracing a low-carb, high-fat lifestyle, which is why we wanted to look into some of...

Soft Serve Crowned With Edible Gold Is En Route to Dallas

Eater Dallas 8/10 7:27A Amy McCarthy

Japanese chain Nobibi tops its cones with plenty of over-the-top ingredients Nobibi, a Japanese-inspired ice cream chain known for its over-the-top garnishes, will bring its fancified soft-serve to...

Joël Robuchon Prix Fixe Dinner Available Aug 10-11 at Lark on the Park in Dallas

Crave DFW 8/10 4:34A cravedfw

In honor of Joël Robuchon s passing, Lark s Chef Ryan Barnett is dedicating this weekend s prix fixe menu to the famed chef and restaurateur. This will be a hard core, authentic French menu. Robuchon...

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5 New Store Openings for Summer Shopping

DFW Style Daily 8/7 5:00A Lisa Petty

A new season means new shops to break our wallets! After achieving the perfect tan, head over to these new air-conditioned shops in town and indulge in a little retail...

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Is Apple developing a health-monitoring chip?

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/16 3:48A Anne Stych

Recent Apple job listings suggest the company is exploring the development of a custom processor to interpret health data gathered by sensors inside its devices, CNBC...

Methodist Health System plans medical center in Midlothian

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/16 1:27A Bill Hethcock

Dallas-based Methodist Health System plans to build a 190,000-square-foot, full-service acute care hospital and a 45,000-square-foot medical office building in fast-growing...

?Bleak new estimates in drug epidemic: A record 72,000 overdose deaths in 2017

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/16 12:43A Margot Sanger-Katz

Analysts pointed to two major reasons for the increase: A growing number of Americans are using opioids, and drugs are becoming more deadly.

In-store veterinary clinics plan ambitious expansion

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/14 2:30A Anne Stych

A national chain of veterinary centers that has partnered with Walmart on 20 co-located clinics says it plans to expand to more than 1,000 locations in the next five years. ...

Allergic to penicillin? Probably not, study says

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/13 2:24A Anne Stych

Most people who think they have a penicillin allergy really don’t, and that mistaken belief could lead to them being prescribed less-effective, more expensive medications if...

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Takeover Thursday: Hampton-Illinois Branch

Booked Solid - Dallas Public Library 8/16 6:11A Hampton-Illinois Branch

Hello! We re the staff of the Hampton-Illinois Branch. We ve taken over the Library s social media channels today. (Don t worry it s a friendly takeover!) We want you to know...

I’m looking forward to the cooler weather that is hopefully, just around the corner, and am...

Booked Solid - Dallas Public Library 8/14 5:00A Downtown Branch

While you can find fun outdoor experiences any time of year in all Texas regions, exploring the outdoors in the fall is a great time for avoiding the extreme heat of Texas...

What A Singular Man Was This…

Booked Solid - Dallas Public Library 8/11 5:00A catherine.ritchie

Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990) was a force of nature the world s stage at times seemed inadequate in handling the breadth and depth of his artistic reach. Composer of both...

I was recently engaged in a battle of wits with someone, and just before he lost he mentioned that...

Booked Solid - Dallas Public Library 8/7 5:00A History and Social Sciences Spec

Congratulations on your witty victory! This ancient adage about avoiding antagonistic activities in Asia is actually an acute abridgment of abundant affirmation across the...

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Trammell Crow Invests in Sustainable Energy

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/16 3:00P Bernice Butler

A Tropical Energy Experiment Looms Large in Our Future Trammell S. Crow Dallas Philanthropist and founder of EarthX, Trammell S. Crow, is putting his money where his mouth is and helping to move the...

How to Sneak More Veggies Into Your Kid's Diet

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/16 2:00P Riley Heruska

Renewing a Vision for Rural Prosperity

Civil Eats 8/14 11:00P Mary Berry

“We see the hideousness and the destructive-ness of …the kind of mind that can accept and even applaud the ‘obsolescence’ of the small farm and not hesitate over the possible political and cultural...

Inflammation and What to Do About It

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/14 5:00A Bernice Butler

The term inflammation can be confusing. Sometimes, inflammation is described as a good friend that aids the healing process in our body. Other times, it is described as the enemy that invades and...

Celebrate Our Western Heritage

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/9 2:00P Bernice Butler

The 90th North Texas Fair and Rodeo will take place from August 17 through 25 in Denton, with nine exciting nights of country music, first-class professional and youth rodeos, livestock shows, a kid...