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updated: Wed Jul 16, 2008 09:26 pm

University Park News

Local news for University Park, TX continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Wednesday | Dallas Morning News

Orsini feeling at home

It seemed every time someone mentioned SMU on Wednesday, a smile and a twinkle in the eyes accompanied athletic director Steve Orsini.

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Related Topix: University Park (Pennsylvania State University System), Dallas, TX

Wed Jul 09, 2008

Dallas Observer

Ticket to Paradise

I planned out a vacation. It was an ambitious world tour touching down in various European, Mediterranean and South American countries.

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Related Topix: Cake, Baked Goods, Life, Dessert, Food, Dining, Pork, Meat

Mon Jul 07, 2008

WFAA-TV Dallas

Geriatric care managers help families meet seniors' needs

Kay Paggi says her job title could be less confusing if she just called herself "a surrogate daughter." She's a geriatric care manager - that is someone who steps in to help overwhelmed sons and daughters with ...

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Related Topix: Family, Elderly, Healthcare Law, Law

Sat Jul 05, 2008

The Dallas Morning News

Ask the Editor: This week: Mockingbird Lane toll system, Bush...

Nicolas Boyle of University Park writes to raise several questions about our coverage of the proposal to create a toll system on Mockingbird Lane.

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Related Topix: Highland Park, TX, US Politics, Dennis Kucinich, US News, Opinion

Thu Jul 03, 2008

Dallas Morning News

University Park to start July 4 off with a bang with Firecracker Fun Run

By TOMI MAXTED / Special Contributor to The Dallas Morning News Tomi Maxted is a freelance writer in Dallas.

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Related Topix: Dallas Metro, Dallas, TX, Highland Park, TX, Dallas County, TX

Wed Jul 02, 2008

NBC5i.com

N. Texas Boxer Kicked Off Olympic Team Fights To Return

There is turmoil on the U.S. Olympic team and North Texan boxer Luis Yanez is in the center of the storm.

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Related Topix: Texas, Sports, Summer Sports, Olympics, Olympic Summer Games, Luis Yanez, Palestine, TX

Dallas Morning News

North Texas growth in 2007: slower, but still healthy, report shows

North Texas added 131,000 people in 2007, fewer than in years past but healthy growth nonetheless, according to a report released Thursday.

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Related Topix: Forney, TX, Royse City, TX, Collin County, TX, Rockwall County, TX, Texas

Mon Jun 30, 2008

Dallas Morning News

Mary Jacobs: The clean, green feel of living simply

Freelance writer Mary Jacobs may be reached at maryjacobs44@ yahoo.com. A few years ago, Sophia would have counted me among her "rich" friends.

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Related Topix: Opinion, Dallas, TX

Sat Jun 28, 2008

NBC5i.com

Raccoons Raid University Park Home

A family in University Park woke to find several uninvited guests in their kitchen feasting on their cat's food.

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Thu Jun 26, 2008

WFAA-TV Dallas

Study: Handheld phone bans not the answer

Banning handheld cell phones in school zones have become popular new laws across North Texas.

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Related Topix: Rowlett, TX, Highland Park, TX, Irving, TX, Highland Village, TX

Tue Jun 24, 2008

Dallas Morning News

A Park Cities doctor's surprisingly simple routine for glowing skin

In her thriving aesthetic-medicine practice, Park Cities physician Lynley McAnalley has made a micro-specialty of injectibles - from wrinkle-relaxing Botox to dermal fillers such as Restylane, Radiesse and ...

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Related Topix: Dallas, TX

Sun Jun 22, 2008

Texas Gigs

Fancy new Chick-fil-A opens in fancy University Park area of Dallas

Chick-fil-A opened an "In-Line" restaurant concept in at 6423 Hillcrest Avenue in the Hillcrest Village shopping center on May 21, featuring an expanded menu with more beverages and desserts as well as the ...

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Related Topix: Dallas Metro, Life, Food, Dining, Fruits

Fri Jun 20, 2008

Texas Gigs

UPDATED: Garland to host public hearing over cell phones in school zones

At its upcoming meeting at 7 p.m. on June 17, the Garland City Council will look into the following: Pegasus News staffer J. Alex Bentley was once caught talking on his phone in a banned school zone.

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Related Topix: Highland Park, TX, Garland, TX, Dallas Metro, Rowlett, TX

Wed Jun 18, 2008

Business Wire

Severe Storm Hits Oncor's Service Area

A major storm is moving through Oncor ' s service area today, leaving downed power lines and power outages in its wake.

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Related Topix: Weather, Dallas Metro, Dallas, TX, Dallas County, TX, Highland Park, TX

Mon Jun 16, 2008

Denton Record-Chronicle

Employers offer incentives to cut workers' gas costs

Taylor McCuistion has plenty to smile about these days: He has cut his gasoline bill and his commute time each week by working one fewer day.

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Related Topix: Southlake, TX, Dallas Metro

Sat Jun 14, 2008

Neighbors Go

Neighbors Choice: Best School Volunteer

Volunteerism is at the heart of University Park residentJulie Kupp' s life, and her involvement in Highland Park ISD is no different.

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Related Topix: Highland Park, TX, Dallas Metro, Kids, Family

Sat Jun 07, 2008

Odessa American Online

Vacation Bible School kicks off

Screaming in church has never been so much fun. Loud, upbeat music calls energetic children to jump and spin around while yelling key phrases of the song they sing - "Yes, Jesus loves me." It's all part of the ...

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Related Topix: Odessa, TX, Kids, Family

Sun Jun 01, 2008

The Dallas Morning News

Personalized memorials offer comfort after a loss from cancer

By NANCY CHURNIN / The Dallas Morning News nchurnin@dallasnews.com How do you show your love for someone who has died? We talked to families and friends of people who died of cancer.

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Related Topix: Dallas Metro, Dallas, TX, Entertainment, Drama, Television

Fri May 30, 2008

The Dallas Morning News

Man's body discovered in North Dallas fire

By EMILY TSAO / The Dallas Morning News etsao@dallasnews.com A body was discovered in a duplex as firefighters battled a blaze in North Dallas this morning.

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Related Topix: Dallas Metro, Dallas, TX

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