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Top Stories: ➊ – 34-Year-Old Man Dies in Shooting in Central Oak Cliff: Dallas Police (Sunday), ➋ – We Saw This Kessler Park Modern Farmhouse You Might Like (Wednesday), ➌ – NEW HOUSE UPDATE: FRAMING (Tuesday), ➍ – Family-Friendly Design (Monday), ➎ – Affordable Summer Fashion (Monday)

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54-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot in South Dallas: Police

NBC DFW Local News 6/19 12:25P

A 54-year-old man has died after he was found with gunshot wounds in an SUV in South Dallas, police say. Officers responded at about 11:50 p.m. to a shooting call in the 4900...

Dallas Police Target Road Rage Drivers, Following Six Shootings in Recent Weeks

NBC DFW Local News 6/18 5:30P Maria Guerrero

Starting Friday, drivers may notice an increased police presence along north Dallas freeways. Officers will be taking aim at rage behind the wheel. Violent confrontations...

Can Mark Cuban Name a Better Duo Than Rick Carlisle and Donnie Nelson?

Texas Monthly 6/18 10:46A Richard Justice

As stunning, awkward, and unsettling as it may have felt, the Dallas Mavericks needed a week like this. Even successful organizations need an occasional shock to the system, and this franchise could...

Report Reveals Nearly $2 Billion Cost to Maintain and Improve Damaged Dallas Sidewalks

NBC DFW Local News 6/17 6:44P Ken Kalthoff

A new report says $1.984 billion is the cost to maintain aging Dallas sidewalks and install missing segments over the next 40 years. Crumbling pathways and streets with no pedestrian space are the...

Paul Quinn College Undergoes Makeover, Adds New Academic Programs

NBC DFW Local News 6/15 4:23P Sophia Beausoleil

For the first time in 40 years, Paul Quinn College has built a new building on campus as it undergoes a major facelift. The college s president, Michael Sorrell, said they...

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Jujutsu Kaisen

Booked Solid - Dallas Public Library 6/19 5:30A Tommi Smith

How far are you willing to go in order to save the life of a stranger from a huge eldritch monster? (It’s a deep question, but never fear it s just hypothetical.) Enough to...

This Fathers Day Dont Forget Dads Role in Early Intervention

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 6/18 4:45A Dana Cobb

Early intervention (EI) is the process of delivering services and support to children from birth to three years old and their families who may have or be at risk for a developmental delay, disability,...

Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in Grapevine Featured Artist, Kristi A Zatyko

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 6/17 1:00P Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in G

Dog and Pony Show by Kristi A Zatyko Framed 28 x 22? Acrylic Dog and Pony Show is an intuitive piece that was painted simultaneously with St. George and the Dragon and The...

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rosemary beach for beginners

Style Duplicated 6/17 5:40P Jeni Mourton

Rosemary is my happy place. We have been going yearly for 5 years now. I remember our first trip with a tiny little newborn Hayes so well. We had no idea what to expect. We didn t have any real plans....

How to Update Your Home for Summer Without Breaking the Bank

Tanya Foster 6/17 6:30A Tanya Foster

Happy Friday! Since the official first day of summer is on Sunday, I thought it would be a great time to talk about how to update your home for summer. Thanks to Walmart , you can do easy and chic...

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Dallas ISD News: Custodial Services supervisor and Dallas ISD graduate is committed to serving and...

Dallas ISD 6/17 5:19A

Dallas ISD News: Custodial Services supervisor and Dallas ISD graduate is committed to serving and uplifting the Southern Dallas community The Dallas Independent School District View this email in...

Faith Family Academy Navy JROTC (NJROTC) Earns Distinguished Unit Award with Honors

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 6/16 3:51P Christine Finnegan

Faith Family Academy is honored to announce that its NJROTC unit and its 160 plus cadets have earned the Distinguished Unit Award with Honors. This is the first NJROTC unit in the country at a public...

10TH ANNUAL DALLAS SUMMER MUSICALS HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 6/15 10:49A Bubble Life

Dallas, TX (June 14, 2021) North Texas high school students, teachers, and their theater departments were celebrated in a virtual ceremony of the 10th Annual Dallas Summer Musicals High School...

Dallas ISD News: Carter High School senior leads on the court and in the classroom

Dallas ISD 6/15 10:06A

Dallas ISD News: Carter High School senior leads on the court and in the classroom The Dallas Independent School District View this email in your browser SUBMITTED STORY For Immediate Release: June...

UNT System has named Dannetta English Bland as Chief Diversity Officer

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 6/14 4:15A Taylor Mayad

Following a comprehensive national search, the University of North Texas System has announced the appointment of Dannetta English Bland as Chief Diversity Officer, effective July 19, 2021. Bland will...

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Blind Tasting with the Palate Club

Texas Wine Lover 6/19 4:17A Jeff Cope

I love blind tastings! There is no better way to tell your true opinion of a wine without being influenced by the label or other knowledge of the wine. The online wine club Palate Club allows you to...

Keeping the Faith: Soulmans Bar-B-Que Stays the Course

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 6/18 4:52A Dana Cobb

Soulmans opened its doors in Pleasant Grove, a suburb of Dallas, on October 19, 1974. Using timeless BBQ techniques and old family recipes (which they still use today), Soulmans quickly became a...

Celebrate the Dad In Your Life With Brunch And Happy Hour Specials at Open Palette

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 6/15 7:17A Culver Public Relations

Open Palette inside Sheraton Dallas Hote l is offering Father's Day specials to celebrate the Dad in your life on Sunday, June 20. Treat Dad to a special meal for breakfast or brunch with a 20 oz....

An Eater's Guide to Dallas

Eater Dallas 6/15 4:11A Amy McCarthy

Stunning charcuterie awaits at Macellaio | Kathy Tran An unofficial, highly opinionated guide to dining in the Big D Since its portrayal in the eponymous and infamous 1970s-era soap opera, Dallas has...

Norma’s Hits Her 65th Anniversary

Crave DFW 6/14 7:23A Steven Doyle

In June of 1956, Elvis Presley’s “Heartbreak Hotel” topped the charts, “The King and I,” starring Yul Brynner and Deborah Kerr was out in theaters and R.L. Thornton was mayor of Dallas. And Norma’s...

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CHIC AT EVERY AGE // HOW TO STYLE A SWIM COVER UP

Style of Sam 6/18 6:46A Sam

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TWELVE SUMMER TOPS UNDER $100

The Middle Page 6/18 3:36A Cathy Williamson

ONE // TWO // THREE // FOUR // FIVE // SIX // SEVEN // EIGHT // NINE // TEN // ELEVEN // TWELVE Happy Friday, everyone! I hope you have had a great week! I have no idea where the week went, but here...

To the pool – family favorites

Krystal Schlegel 6/17 5:50A krystal

Here are our favorite things for all things pool: Swim suits, coverups, SPF, sunglasses, water toys and more! Turn on your JavaScript to view content Supergoop sunscreen spray for kids Foam floaty...

COOL SUMMER DRESSES AND FATHER’S DAY PICKS

The Middle Page 6/15 2:48A Cathy Williamson

COOL SUMMER DRESSES AND FATHER S DAY PICKS Hello, everyone! I hope you had a great weekend and have started the week off in a positive way! I am a bit tired from the fun chaos of last week, and it s...

4th of July style for the family

Krystal Schlegel 6/14 1:15A krystal

4th of July is Luke s favorite Holiday so I always find it fun to get extra festive! Here are my 4th of July style picks including outfits, swimwear and table-settings for the whole family! List of...

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Paxton Pomykal returns to lineup following hip impingement surgery

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/19 12:13A Robbie Fuelling

FC Dallas midfielder Paxton Pomykal’s talent has never been in question.

Austin FC supporters revel in chance to cheer at first home game

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/18 12:42P Victor Jaymes

Austin FC plays its first home game Saturday June 19 at 8 p.m.

Rerouting dreams from the track to the soccer field

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/17 12:41A Stef Manisero

Representing your country in the sport you love is something most athletes can only ever dream of.

Patriots fall one game short of College World Series, but keep perspective

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/16 1:19P Robbie Fuelling

Losing stings, especially when College World Series implications are at stake.

Texas Next: Lewisville star wide receiver and future Longhorn Armani Winfield

Spectrum Local News Sports 6/15 12:07A Robbie Fuelling

Armani Winfield to finish out senior year with bright future ahead.

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This Stevens Park Estates MidCentury Is Exceptional. And Elevated.

Candy's Dirt 6/18 11:04P Nikki Barringer

Stevens Park Estates is easily one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Dallas. See More...

We Saw This Kessler Park Modern Farmhouse You Might Like

Candy's Dirt 6/16 1:01A Shelby Skrhak

“She’s beautiful,” I said to myself, slowly flipping through the photos of this Kessler Park home. See More...

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Active duty service members can now receive mental health care at Cohen Clinics in Killeen, San...

Spectrum Local News Health 6/18 11:01A Olivia Levada

A survey found that 50% of the general population sought mental health care in the military-connected community during COVID-19.

Health care workers honored with a Fiesta parade

Spectrum Local News Health 6/18 8:07A Jose Arredondo

Health care workers were honored for their efforts with a Fiesta parade.

Children's hospital in Texas ranks No. 3 in country

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/18 5:19A Sara Samora

The Houston hospital once again made the top five on U.S. News & World Report's Best Children's Hospital nationwide list, and it even moved up one spot this year.

Tenet to sell five South Florida hospitals to Steward

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/17 7:32A Brian Bandell

The two Dallas-based health care companies are expected to close a deal on five south Florida hospitals in the third quarter.

Survey finds Texans are burdened by medical debt and lack of insurance

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/16 9:51A Spencer Brewer

The rate of uninsured Texans is almost double the national average, and almost 40 percent of Texans carry some form of medical debt.

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Summer Reading

The Making of a Home 6/6 4:19P Holly K. Ross

Summer is here! Time for books that make you laugh, cry ( just a little bit), and cheer when the good guys win and lovers get their happily ever after. Check out The Pride of Galveston Series Join my...

How To Compost On a Small Scale

The Making of a Home 6/5 9:36A Holly K. Ross

Composting on a Small Scale We’ve talked about composting before, but compost is so vital to healthy plants and beautiful gardens that we are going to talk about it- again. This time, however, we are...

Grace and Parenting

The Making of a Home 6/3 6:01P Holly K. Ross

Today was an ordinary day. I made Tony breakfast and once he headed off to work I went to my balcony. On my balcony I watch the activity of my little block. I love watching the different flowers bloom...

Water Spout on the Gulf

The Making of a Home 6/1 3:44P Holly K. Ross

Today in Galveston was eventful! I should have been more afraid, but having lived through a big tornado, I was like nah that is just a little baby tornado.

Forest ranger stumbles onto garden of ancient beasts in California foothills

Live Science 5/23 1:00A

A park ranger wandering through a petrified forest in California has unearthed a trove of prehistoric fossils, including a stunningly preserved mastodon skull and the remains...