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Food Drive Organizers Encourage People to Vote During Rally in South Dallas

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 10/24 6:25P Melissa Harrison

Less than two weeks before Election Day, community leaders in South Dallas are encouraging residents to get out and vote.

Orchid Giving Circle at Texas Womens Foundation Distributes $202,000 in Grants

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 10/21 8:37A Juliette DC

Orchid Giving Circle at Texas Womens Foundation held a virtual Grantee Celebration on October 16 featuring its members, its grantees and a special dance performance. The Giving Circle celebrated its...

Dallas Children's Advocacy Center Kicks-Off Holiday of Hope Giving Program Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 10/20 9:27A ewalsh

Dallas Childrens Advocacy Center (DCAC) is proud to announce the kickoff of its annual Holiday of Hope giving program , amidst the change and pressures of the current COVID-19 pandemic. The holidays...

Teach For America DFW PTA Hosts 1st Annual Brains and Baking Virtual Event

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 10/20 9:19A ewalsh

The Teach For America DFW PTA (Parents, Teachers and Alumni) is proud to announce its first annual Brains and Baking Virtual Family Gathering , led by Michelle Kinder. During this one-hour virtual...

Nonprofit Veteran Joel Durbin Joins The Concilio as Chief Impact Officer

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 10/19 8:14A Juliette DC

Seasoned nonprofit veteran Joel Durbin recently joined The Concilio as the Chief Impact Officer responsible for the organizations programming. Durbin comes to The Concilio with more than 15 years in...

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St. Hermes, or something like that

Style Duplicated 10/24 7:57A Paige

Designer inspired Tees have become a big time player in our casual outfit rotation. You guys went nuts over these when we posted them to our liketoknowit app , and rightfully so! You can snag these...

JUST IN: Hamon Charitable Foundation Provides Children’s Medical Center Foundation With A $7.5M...

My Sweet Charity 10/23 8:30A Jeanne Prejean

The late Nancy and Jake Hamon were the poster couple of Texas legends. Jake made his money as an independent wildcatter and Nancy was the hostess who set the bar in these parts. An invitation to a...

Firecrackers, Grasshoppers and Cracked Ice; or, No Ducks Were Harmed During the Making of This Film

Booked Solid - Dallas Public Library 10/22 1:12P Andrew Anderson

I know what you re thinking: “Election day is right around the corner. What can I do to prepare myself?” But something about the look on your face tells me that what you...

Fall Capsule Wardrobe

Tanya Foster 10/22 1:00P Tanya Foster

T.G.I.F. - I thought Friday would never get here. Do you all have anything planned for the weekend? We're planning on going to the Dallas Arboretum to view 'The Art of the Pumpkin' display. Let's talk...

Friendship & Partners Card: The perfect shopping combination!

Tanya Foster 10/22 1:00A Tanya Foster

There is nothing like shopping with friends! This is why today I teamed up with my dear friend Alicia Wood of Alicia Wood Lifestyle to discuss friendship and Partners Card . What is Partners Card?...

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Dallas ISD News: Dallas ISD COVID-19 Update: Oct. 21

Dallas ISD 10/21 12:18P

Dallas ISD News: Dallas ISD COVID-19 Update: Oct. 21 The Dallas Independent School District View this email in your browser NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: Oct. 21, 2020 Dallas ISD COVID-19...

Texans Can Academies Provides 24/7 Counseling Services To Support The Mental Health Of Students

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 10/14 6:22A Culver Public Relations

After months of uncertainty, social isolation and economic hardships, it is important now more than ever to examine mental health among teens. In this American Psychological Association article , it...

Dallas ISD News: Mariachi connects this outstanding educator with her students, the community, and...

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Dallas ISD News: Mariachi connects this outstanding educator with her students, the community, and beyond The Dallas Independent School District View this email in your browser SUBMITTED STORY For...

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Soulmans Bar-B-Que Teams Up with Carter BloodCare for an Unprecedented Season of Giving

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 10/19 8:56A Dana Cobb

Two beloved North and East Texas institutions have announced a partnership in the true spirit of giving this holiday season. With a united front, Soulmans Bar-B-Que and Carter BloodCare are appealing...

FALL In Whiskey Love With Open Palette's New Local Apple Cocktail

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 10/16 11:48A Culver Public Relations

Just in time for temperatures to start dropping in Dallas, Open Palette has stirred up a new cocktail that tastes like fall in a cup. Meet the Local Apple! One of Open Palettes bartenders crafted...

Farm to Table Event brought neighbors together at Bonton Farms

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 10/15 12:34P Sharon Adams

Buke Dube and Chipo Size came together to curate A Farm-To-Table Soirée , an event spotlighting some of Dallas Black-owned event industry vendors at Bonton Farms. The evening was beautiful and clear...

Savage Burrito Born to Bring Something Deliciously Different to DFW

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 10/13 6:50P Suzanne Flodin

Brand embraces bold flavors, made-from-scratch goodness and community spirit To be bold, you need to dare to do things differently. It was in this spirit that Savage Burrito was created, a brand that...

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Nordstrom Under $50 GIFTS!

The Sister Studio 10/25 12:40A Jennifer Reed

Tee (size small) // Jeans // Booties // Similar Booties Tee (small) // Leggings I technically created this post to share some Nordstrom Under $50 Gift Ideas (shown below), but thought I d also...

Express Family and Friends Sale

The Sister Studio 10/25 12:03A Jennifer Reed

Top (xs) // Jeans // Similar Headband The Express Family and Friends SALE is currently going on, which means you can get 50% OFF pretty much everything if you sign into or create an Express account....

Favorite white tee

Krystal Schlegel 10/22 8:03A krystal

A question I get often is what is your favorite white tee? The ultimate closet staple The one I reach for most is the Anthony Thomas Melillo crew neck . I fell in love with the brand ATM years ago and...

Cygnet Living

Krystal Schlegel 10/20 3:47P krystal

How sweet are these matching sweaters from Cygnet Living! She makes the most thoughtful classic pieces that are beautifully monogrammed! personalized wool sweater c/o Cygnet Living // etsy...

BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR

The Middle Page 10/19 1:55A Cathy Williamson

BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR Happy Monday, everyone! I hope you had a great weekend! Today is my annual breast cancer awareness post. Most of you that have been following me for a while know that I don t...

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Texans Can Academies Hosts Annual Golf Classic To Benefit Disadvantaged High School Students

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 10/15 11:12A Culver Public Relations

Texans Can Academies hosted another successful annual Dallas Cares for Kids Golf Classic. The tournament took place on October 5, 2020, at Las Colinas Country Club and serves as one of the premier...

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Kaleidoscope Color Or Stately Brick Stunner, You Choose In North Oak Cliff

Candy's Dirt 10/24 11:04P Amy Puchaty

Our Steal: Mark Bloom with Net Worth Realty has listed 628 Tenna Loma Court for $524,900. See More...

Fabulous Fall Patios

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 10/23 7:56A nikiatebby

Looking for the perfect place to enjoy this fall weather? We’ve got you covered. Backyard patios are the ideal spot to cozy up with a blanket, sit by the fire, light up the grill – or all three....

East Kessler Contemporary Luxury Lease

Candy's Dirt 10/17 12:05A Karen Eubank

Finding a luxury lease in Oak Cliff is a rarity, so I was thrilled when this East Kessler Contemporary popped into view. See More...

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Employer health plans find savings through data-driven insights and personalization

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 10/20 10:06A Jim Molis

Employers are turning to applications that are both patient-centric and consumer-friendly to engage all employees, not only the sickest, in improving their health. Though just...

VC firm eyes skin health startups with new nine-figure fund

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 10/20 9:02A Kevin Cummings

Going back to its roots, VC firm Gore Range Capital is looking to invest in skin health startups with its new fund.

New funding brings Dallas health care startup MediBookr's total to $3.3 million

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 10/20 8:20A Kevin Cummings

With COVID-19 causing employers and health systems to look for ways to keep care costs down, a local startup has received new funding to accelerate its pandemic growth....

THE INTERVIEW: Villanova’s Peter Donohue on leadership during the pandemic

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 10/19 3:12A Hilary Burns

Despite having about 5,000 students living on campus this semester, Rev. Peter Donohue says Villanova University is disquietingly ... quiet.

Colleges point to drops in freshmen as enrollment picture worsens during pandemmic

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 10/15 2:51A Hilary Burns

New data indicates the enrollment declines at U.S. colleges and universities this semester are worse than initially expected, with the fallout from Covid-19 taking a...

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The Pandemic Has Given Organics a Big Boost—but Most Profits Aren’t Flowing to Small Producers

Civil Eats 10/22 8:00P Gosia Wozniacka

When COVID-19 forced communications consultant Kyle Freund and his wife to work from home this spring, the Madison, Wisconsin couple and their 5-year-old daughter began seeking out organic produce...

God Cares About Who You Vote For

The Making of a Home 10/17 6:14A Holly K. Ross

These words have been rolling around in my head, my gut, and my heart for weeks. I have been listening to people, all kinds of people and I have been pondering the reasons people give to what they do...

What To Look At In Galveston

The Making of a Home 10/15 4:30P Holly K. Ross

I have the pleasure of living in the East End Historical District in Galveston. This is the original spot where the city grew up first. We even have ruins that a pirate called home. With such an old...

Today’s Beauty

The Making of a Home 10/14 3:10P Holly K. Ross

There is beauty in every day. Here s a bit from today

Where To Eat In Galveston, Texas

The Making of a Home 10/14 4:40A Holly K. Ross

So, I want to tell you about my favorite restaurant in Galveston. But then again, I don’t. I like knowing the local spots and if any more people find out about this gem, then I will have to wait...

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