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St. Mark’s alumnus Keven McAlester made the list of Oscar nominees this week for his documentary, “Last Days in Vietnam.” [Dallas Morning News]

Two Preston Hollow natives are training for a three-week expedition to the summit of Mt. McKinley, the tallest peak in North America. [NeighborsGo]

Westbound LBJ between Hillcrest and Montfort reduces to one lane from 7 p.m. Saturday to noon Sunday for weekend construction. That includes the westbound on-ramps from Hillcrest and Preston. [LBJ Express]

Oso Food and Wine, which we featured in our January issue, is now open for lunch Monday-Friday, and Tiff’s Treats offers a special cookie deal to celebrate its 16th anniversary. [Dallas Eater]

Because of a donation from local business and community leaders, local junior high students can see the film “Selma” for free Jan. 17-19 at theaters, including AMC NorthPark and Studio Movie Grill on Northwest Highway. Just show an ID and current report card at the box office. [CultureMap]