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It seemed every time someone mentioned SMU on Wednesday, a smile and a twinkle in the eyes accompanied athletic director Steve Orsini.
I planned out a vacation. It was an ambitious world tour touching down in various European, Mediterranean and South American countries.
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Study: Handheld phone bans not the answer
Banning handheld cell phones in school zones have become popular new laws across North Texas.
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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.