All Stories by Claudia Carson-Habeeb
News
Preston Hollow Crime Reports May 26-31
Theft of and vandalism to property kept DPD busy this week in Preston Hollow neighborhoods
News
West Nile Virus Spraying Scheduled in District 13
Weather permitting, mosquito control spraying will take place between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. on June 2–3
News
Trio to Lead 34th Annual Partners Card Fundraiser
Meredith Counce, Courtney Kerr Noonan, and Alex Snodgrass will co-chair this year's event benefiting The Family Place
Schools
The Teachers Who Stay With Us
Teachers, students, and families moved through the years as a shared project in growing up
Living
Bringing Home Hope on National Adoption Day
Dallas CASA supports children waiting for forever families
News
Preston Hollow Crime Reports May 19-24
Criminal trespassing and property thefts topped this week's crime reports
Business
Debate Continues Over Preston Royal Project
Support and opposition for a proposed $800 million mixed-use development at the southwest corner of Preston Road and Royal Lane is gaining momentum
News
How to Speak at a Dallas City Council Meeting
Residents can speak virtually or in-person at City Hall
News
Dallas Water Utilities Moves to New Online Platform
City reports customers may experience changes when accessing their accounts
News
SPCA Hosts Memorial Weekend Adoption Special
Through May 25 adoption fees for dogs and cats at the Jan Rees-Jones Animal Care Center will be reduced to $25 thanks to support from Hill’s Pet Nutrition
News
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Joins Police Recognition Walk
Throughout the week, residents were encouraged to thank a police officer for their service and visit the Dallas Police Memorial at Akard and Young Street
News
Preston Hollow Crime Reports May 12-17
Theft of property plagued Dallas PD in this week's Preston Hollow crime reports
Schools
Book Checkouts Surge Under Dallas ISD Device-Free Policy
After implementing a device-free policy in June 2025, librarians across school campuses reported fuller libraries, more browsing, and students spending additional time with print materials
News
Preston Royal Branch Library Maintenance Work Begins
Contractors will be conducting asbestos abatement on the building’s outside columns
News
Laura Bush Foundation Awards $1.1 Million in School Library Grants
The grants are intended to support school libraries with the greatest needs and encourage students to develop lifelong reading habits
Crime
Mall Savvy: Staying One Step Ahead
A recent security incident at NorthPark underscores the importance of awareness
Community
Jesuit Dallas Unveils Tinker Center Plans
Jesuit Dallas has announced the establishment of a major addition to campus, made possible by alumni family Audrey and Dan Tinker ’92
Community
Dallas CASA Parade of Playhouses Returns May 22
This year’s event is being held earlier than usual due to the FIFA World Cup beginning in Dallas in June
News
Voucher Program Has Limited Appeal for Private Schools
Many Park Cities and Preston Hollow independent schools join the program, while other top-tier institutions opt out
By
Claudia Carson-Habeeb
& Rachel Snyder