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Top Stories: ➊ – Man shot at while driving home in central Oak Cliff (Thursday), ➋ – Would-be rapist runs away after attack near east Oak Cliff DART station is interrupted (Friday), ➌ – Clerk shot, killed in overnight robbery (Friday), ➍ – Dallas-born boho clothing line gets a proper storefront in Oak Cliff (Friday), ➎ – Drawings reveal more deck plan details (Monday)

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10 Signs That Prove Dallas is Home

100.3 Jack FM 9/27 3:50P 100.3 Jack FM – Dallas, TX

Dallas Home to more than 1 million people, making up the 4th largest metropolitan area in the US. Here are 10 tell-all signs to prove you call The Big-D home. 1. You know that...

Drawings reveal more deck plan details

WFAA.com (Latest News) 9/26 2:57P Demond Fernandez

Some new conceptual drawings of a proposed deck park in Oak Cliff are generating a lot of support and criticism.

Local Oktoberfest Events Tout Brats and Pints to Celebrate the Munich Tradition

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 9/26 1:00A Rita Cook

Oktoberfest is a Munich, Germany, tradition and has been since the early 1800s. So it is no surprise that with Texas large German population, the Dallas-Fort Worth area is also keen to enjoy a good...

Bike Rodeo – Nov 5 (8AM – 10AM)

You Plus Dallas 9/24 9:33A Bike Friendly Oak Cliff

Join BFOC for Oak Cliff s first Bike Rodeo on Nov. 5th from 8AM to 10AM at the 10th street parking lot at Cliff Temple Baptist Church (125 Sunset Ave, Dallas). The Bike Rodeo will be in conjunction...

Dallas-born boho clothing line gets a proper storefront in Oak Cliff

CultureMap Dallas 9/23 5:59A Julia Bunch

After nearly five years as an online-only boutique, Winter Lennon has opened a storefront in Oak Cliff filled with lacy tunics, scarves, and bohemian dresses. Owner and creative director Lindsay...

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Toddler Storytime

Dallas Public Library (Events) 9/27 7:27P

When: Friday, September 30, 2016 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Where: North Oak Cliff Branch Library Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump...

Larger than the Meyerson Organ?

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 9/27 9:37A Nicole Dickerson

The 132-rank Memorial Organ at Tyler Street Church will be featured in a concert of classical and contemporary music on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at 6 PM. The church is located at 927 W. Tenth Street,...

Hispanic Heritage Month! Afterschool Art for Kids

Dallas Public Library (Events) 9/27 1:26P

When: Thursday, September 29, 2016 - 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Where: North Oak Cliff Branch Library Kids and their families explore their creativity as our crafty librarians help you...

I heard that the Dallas History & Archives Division on the 7th floor of the Central Library recently...

Booked Solid - Dallas Public Library 9/27 5:00A Texas History Specialist

The Dallas History Archives Division had a grand re-opening last month on Saturday, August 20, the result of an extensive renovation of the 7th floor of the J. Erik Jonsson...

Things To Do On Tuesday, September 27. // Ride Out.

Central Track 9/26 10:00P Central Track Staff

Now that Apple has 86'd the headphone jack on its iPhones, and opted for Bluetooth earbuds, some folks have taken to converting their old headphones into jewelry . That's one way to embrace the...

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This Week in Dallas ISD: Sept 23 edition

The Hub (Dallas ISD) 9/23 8:16A Gene Davis

Another Friday marks the end of another great week in Dallas ISD! The TEA announcing that more schools received academic distinctions, 16 of our seniors being named National...

Science and Safety the Focus of St. Elizabeths in Oak Cliff

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 9/21 10:15A Judy Porter

Science and Safety the Focus of St. Elizabeths St. Elizabeth of Hungary School, tucked away at 4019 S. Hampton Road in Oak Cliff, has a rather unique safety feature: the principal is a former Dallas...

Salazar Elementary inicia el mes de la Herencia Hispana (video)

The Hub (Dallas ISD) 9/21 11:09A Messaging and Marketing

Arturo Salazar Elementary School inició el mes de la Herencia Hispana con un evento muy festivo. El mes de la Herencia Hispana, del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre, es un...

Community celebrates historical marker unveiling at Harllee

The Hub (Dallas ISD) 9/20 11:08A Gene Davis

More than 200 community members came together at N.W. Harllee Early Childhood Center on Sept. 17 to celebrate the unveiling of the Official Texas Historical Marker for the 10th Street Historical...

Junior League of Dallas Awards 54 Dallas ISD Teachers Through Grants for Innovative Teaching...

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 9/19 7:13A Sara Cram

The Junior League of Dallas (JLD), along with presenting sponsor Texas Instruments (TI), awarded 54 Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD) educators with grants of up to $2,000 each through...

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2nd Annual Oak Cliff Blessing of the Animals

Winnetka Heights 9/26 4:57A Chris White (Communications Chai

Sunday, October 2 from 12:30 pm. to 4:30 p.m. Tyler Street United Methodist Church, 927 West 10th Street This free community-wide event celebrates our companion animals,...

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Featured Mexican Recipes: Chicken Enchiladas, Classic Beef Tamale Pie, Sarah's Stuffed Jalapeños

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 9/21 2:55P Saffie Farris

Today, I am surfing around for Mexican dishes and came up with these. Sarah's Stuffed Jalapeños - Featured from bubbleliferecipebox.com If you like it hot, you don't want to...

An Eater's Guide to Dallas

Eater Dallas 9/20 4:56A Amy McCarthy

Since its portrayal in the eponymous and infamous 1970s-era soap opera, Dallas has seen an incredible amount of change. The home of Neiman Marcus, the legendary State Fair of Texas, and America's...

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MUST HAVE COLOR FOR FALL

Krystal Schlegel 9/26 8:00P krystal

My favorite color for Fall (besides black of course) is dark red. I love the look of the bordeaux color for Fall and how it can be worn as a neutral. I ordered this bordeaux blouse from Neiman Marcus...

FALL FINDS UNDER $100

Krystal Schlegel 9/26 1:14P krystal

1. This bordeaux sweater looks so cozy and oversized. 2. I just got this color on my nails and I m obsessed. 3. These jeans are perfect to wear with booties. 4. This open back tee comes in black and...

How To Crush The Velvet Trend This Fall

DFW Style Daily 9/26 5:00A Cassandra Gaston

With the Texas weather finally cooling down to usher in fall, we are dying to break out our fall wardrobe! This season, it’s all about velvet. Whether it’s a small statement...

EARLY FALL OUTFIT

Krystal Schlegel 9/25 8:00P krystal

I love anything lace up and wore this light sweater and comfortable suede pumps for an easy early Fall outfit idea. We just got in San Fransisco and I m officially in the mood for Fall. I ordered ...

A weekend in San Fransisco and Napa

Krystal Schlegel 9/24 9:59P krystal

We did our research before this trip. Here is a little weekend Napa to San Fransisco city guide: I mentioned last week that Luke and I were going to San Fransisco then Napa and if you follow along on...

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Colorado Boulevard’s Grand Dame: Preservation Dallas Showcases Historic English Tudor

Candy's Dirt 9/27 8:19A CandysDirt.com Contributor

By Donovan Westover Special Contributor Whether to or from home, the drive gets pretty dicey on Colorado Boulevard east of the Stevens Park Golf Course. See More...

Is it OK to overpay for a house?

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 9/26 5:52A Rochelle Mortensen

Bidding wars. Houses selling over appraised value. Sales prices that end up well over the list price. Weve all heard the tales of woe from buyers in North Texas lately. In...

It’s My Mansion: North Oak Cliff Traditional Offers Lots of Charms for Under $200K

Candy's Dirt 9/19 9:05A Leah Shafer

There s been a lot of attention lately to our North Texas real estate market—it s one of the hottest in the nation, if not the hottest. See More...

Is your pool losing its sparkle?

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 9/19 3:45A Rochelle Mortensen

Does your pool sparkle in the summer sun like an oasis? Or do you find yourself cringing when you look at the bottom of the pool. That is, when you can see it. With summer...

2728 Dutton Dr, Dallas, TX 75211, $101,000 2 beds, 1 bath

Trulia - Oak Cliff 9/18 9:00P

1036 sqft, 2 beds, 1 bath, single-family home in Dallas, TX - Oak Cliff

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Dr. Disappointment will see you now: Texas physician morale lowest in nation

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/23 9:43A Bill Hethcock

Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be doctors. Texas physicians are the most burned out in the nation, according to a new report conducted by Irving-based physician...

A CEO’s perspective on how to handle stress and depression

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/23 1:30A Dana Manciagli

According to a recent study by Harvard Medical School, 18 percent of employed Americans between the ages of 15 and 54 reported that they had experienced symptoms of a mental...

Southwestern Medical Foundation adds 13 trustees

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/21 8:44A Evan Hoopfer

Southwestern Medical Foundation announced last week it elected 13 new trustees at the most recent board meeting. The new trustees are elected to a three-year term and eligible...

2016's #3 Healthiest Employer: Texas Health Resources

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/21 6:40A Anna Butler

Texas Health Resources is one of the biggest faith-based health care system’s in the United States, and its wellness program, Be Healthy, boasts even bigger results. In 2015,...

2016's #2 Healthiest Employer: Hill & Wilkinson General Contractors

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/21 6:39A Anna Butler

Over the past two years, Hill & Wilkinson General Contractors (H&W) has been able to avoid raising employee premiums while the market experienced an average increase of 8-10...

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Do you know the difference between grass fed, pasture raised, organic and free range?

Tree Hugger 9/27 9:58A Melissa Breyer

A new survey finds that animal welfare labels affect buying decisions, but few people actually know what they mean.

In Rwanda, Craft Beer Opens the Door to Female Empowerment

Alternet 9/27 9:00A Samantha Cowan, TakePart

Click here for reuse options! The country’s first microbrewery will be female owned and operated. Rwandan entrepreneur Josephine Uwineza is accustomed to challenging the...

What the Bayer-Monsanto Merger Means to the Future of Agriculture

Alternet 9/26 8:30P Katherine Paul, AlterNet

Click here for reuse options! Two former Justice Department officials called the merger a five-alarm threat to our food supply and to farmers around the world. It’s been about...

Consumers Urged to Avoid Buying Salmon to Let Depleted Fisheries Recover

Alternet 9/26 8:00P Dr. David Suzuki, AlterNet

Click here for reuse options! Coastal ecosystems and wildlife are impacted by disappearing salmon. Salmon have been swimming in Pacific Northwest waters for at least seven...

Fabien Cousteau Tells Story of 'Last Frontier' at Waxahachie Chautauqua

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 9/26 10:13A Adrienne Cohen

We are the only oasis in space that we know of, said the grandson of legendary ocean explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau on Saturday, September 24, in Waxahachie. That oasis, he added, exists because of...

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