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SMU Announces the Passing of Philanthropist Nancy Dedman
A graduate of SMU and a consistent supporter of higher education, Dedman and her family have played a significant role in shaping the University for more than 75 years.
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Castle Gap Jewelry Founder Dies At 102
Maxine Bennett, who co-founded Castle Gap Jewelry in 1973 and worked in the longest-running shop in the Plaza at Preston Center alongside her family for nearly 50 years, died July 19, 2022, at 102.
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HPISD Mourns Beloved’ Mama Drama,’ Leader of Fine Arts
Longtime Highland Park ISD educator Linda Raya, known affectionately as “mama drama” and the “fearless” leader of HPISD fine arts, left behind a storied legacy in the district that spans more than 40 years.
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Pioneering Dallas Media Figure Jocelyn White Dies At 68
Longtime Dallas media figure Jocelyn White died April 18 at the age of 68.
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HPISD Mourns Beloved ‘Mama Drama’ Linda Raya
The Highland Park ISD community is mourning beloved educator Linda Raya, known affectionately as “mama drama.”
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John Roach Dies At 87
Former Cowboys quarterback and University Park mayor from 1988 to 1992 John Roach died Feb. 18 at 87 but leaves an enduring legacy.
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St. Mark’s Administrator Dies After Long Battle With Cancer
Katy Booras Rubarth, who joined the St. Mark's School of Texas family first as a parent and later as a member of its adminstrative team, died Feb. 4 after a long battle with cancer, the school said.
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Greenhill Mourns Passing of ‘Legend’ Staff Member
Greenhill School is mourning the loss of one of its legends after retired food services manager Lorene Richardson died Saturday.
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Former HPISD Board President Leslie Long Melson Dies at 65
Former Highland Park ISD board president Leslie Long Melson died Jan. 24 at age 65.
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Alicia Landry Dies at 91
Alicia Landry, wife of longtime Cowboys football coach Tom Landry, died Thursday. She was 91.
Coronavirus
Preston Hollow’s Charley Pride Dead at 86
Country Music Television has reported that Preston Hollow's own music legend, Charley Pride, died of COVID-19 Saturday. He was 86.
