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SMU Joining ACC
SMU accepted an invitation to join the Atlantic Coast Conference in all sports, University President R. Gerald Turner announced Sept. 1.
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Ex-HP Golfer Grows the Game Through Passion, Philanthropy
Michelle Edgar had a decorated career at Highland Park, but her contributions to golf might be even greater these days.
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Loncar Home on Arcady Avenue on the Market
The former home of Dallas attorney Brian Loncar, known for his TV moniker “the Strong Arm,” in Highland Park is on the market for $8.5 million.
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Gold Award Winners: 8 Area Students Earn Girl Scouting’s Highest Honor
In June, the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas presented Gold Award pins to several girls from Preston Hollow area schools.
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Drive for Five: Parish QB Aims to Keep TAPPS Dynasty Rolling
Sawyer Anderson knew what he was getting into. But was he ready?
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Another Historic Highland Park Home Razed
Less than 24 hours before demolition began Aug. 21, an estimated 30-40 neighbors in the 4400 block of Fairfax Avenue gathered among yards decorated with signs that read “Preserve Our Street,” “Restore 4415,” and “Keep the Trees” for a block party to raise awareness about the historic home.
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Kips Bay Show House Returns to Old Preston Hollow
The fourth-annual event in Dallas will be located at 9446 Hathaway Street in Sunnybrook Estates.
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New Sound System Brings More Speakers to Highlander
Fans at Highlander Stadium will notice a new sound system this fall amid the Friday night lights, thanks to fundraising from the Highland Park Sports Club.
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Cindy Brinker Simmons Earns Highest ITA Award
The Wipe Out Kids' Cancer founder and Preston Hollow neighbor was named by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association as this year's David A. Benjamin awardee.
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Grey Lady Lures Sea Seekers with Charming Stays
Nantucket, Mass. – Hydrangeas. Oysters. Lighthouses. This trifecta, coupled with ideal Northeastern temperatures, makes this 14-mile island off the coast of Cape Cod a dream for a summer escape.
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After 30 Years, Empire Baking is Still Rising
North Texas has never been known for its bread, except when bread is the oft-used metaphor for money.
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Out & About: Parade of Playhouses Closing Party
Dallas CASA July 27 hosted a closing party for the designers, builders, and sponsors involved in the nonprofit’s signature fundraiser.
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La Madeleine Coming to Preston Center
The company says construction is underway at 6109 Berkshire Lane where Einstein Bros. Bagels used to be, near Westchester Drive's intersection.
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Scholarship Supports SMU Human Rights Studies
Just over 50 years after 12-year-old Santos Rodriguez was fatally shot by a Dallas police officer July 24, 1973, SMU will soon announce the next recipient of the Santos Rodriguez Memorial Endowed Scholarship.
Crime
DPD: Police Pursuit of Stolen U-Haul Ends In Shootout
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia said a suspect was shot and taken into custody with "non-life-threatening injuries" after shooting at an officer involved in a pursuit of a U-Haul truck that'd been reported stolen in northwest Dallas near Love Field. No officers were injured.
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Scots Hire Turner to Coach Boys Soccer
Last year, Scott Turner was an assistant at Lake Highlands, which was a shootout loss away from advancing to the Class 6A state tournament.
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Kersten Rettig: First Look at Mister Charles
Mister Charles is in the former Highland Park Soda Fountain Building, a beloved fixture on Knox Street. Developers kept the façade of the building intact, a far less cost-effective approach than tearing it down and starting over.
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Sadoughi Group Invests in Pro Volleyball
A Preston Hollow entrepreneur plans to bring professional volleyball to North Texas as part of a new league with some high-profile investors.
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ESD Announces Lutken Eason Outdoor Education Endowment
The Episcopal school announced an anonymous gift to endow and name the outdoor education program honoring Peter Lutken and Eddie Eason.
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ESD Student’s Book Available at Interabang
Episcopal School of Dallas student Valentina Calderon’s book Unipaw’s Adventures: The Friends of the Forest, initially published on Amazon in 2021, is available at Interabang Books.