Events
From school fundraisers and gallery openings to community festivals and neighborhood get-togethers, this is where you’ll find everything happening in and around the Park Cities and Preston Hollow. Whether you’re looking to make weekend plans or support a local cause, our events calendar keeps you connected to the heart of your community
More from Events
Wesley Prep Brings Community Into Classroom
Each spring, as part of their Community Helpers Program, Wesley Prep invites guests to campus for in-house field trips. This year included visits from the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department, Dallas Fire Rescue, Woodhill Dental, and the Dallas Zoo.
News
News Digest
Hot Dallas data includes heat map, Proposition U deadline, police training plan, council ballot
Home
Crespi Estate Returns to Market With More Land, Higher Price
Historic ‘Greater than Gatsby’ property boasts presidential neighbors
Jesuit’s Beucler Wins 200 Regional Crown
Jesuit Dallas sprinter Harlan Beucler is heading to the Class 6A state track and field meet as a medal contender in the boys 200 meters.
Site Readings
May Site Reading
Need more Easter treats? Check out these sweet reads from People Newspapers’ May Site Reading Column.
Society
Party Hopping
Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball, Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center.
Local Family Brings BBQ Back to Lovers Lane Neighborhood
Ten50 BBQ’s new store is slated to open in early May and will serve craft barbecue and classic sides all made on the premises.
Schachtel Claims TAPPS Golf Title Again
Alcuin senior Adysn Schachtel capped her decorated high school career with another TAPPS 2A state championship in Glen Rose.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports April 14-20
The Easter Bunny wasn’t the only one bouncing around the Park Cities in this week’s crime reports.
In Case You Missed It
JSB’s Party With a Purpose Shatters Records
On February 1, 2,850 sophomores, juniors, and seniors from over 25 schools came together for a sold-out celebration at Gilley’s Dallas — marking the largest turnout in JSB history.
Dallas Names New Police, Fire-Rescue Chiefs
Dallas officials have named Daniel Comeaux the next Dallas Police Chief and Justin Ball the next Chief of Dallas Fire-Rescue.
Slick Back Your Hair And Grab Your Saddle Shoes!
Highland Park fifth through eighth graders brought the hit musical Grease to the stage in April in a lively production filled with vintage style and some new twists.
HPISD Cannot Regain State Soccer Title, Trustees Say
Highland Park ISD’s board of trustees has “turned over every stone,” but has found no grounds to challenge the forfeiture of the Class 5A Division II boys soccer title, board members wrote in a Friday afternoon email.
Ellis Departs HPISD Board, Stays Committed to Community
Outgoing Highland Park ISD board of trustees member Jae Ellis responded in writing to questions from People Newspapers about his achievements as a board member, decision not to run again, and future plans.
Camps
Sun, Fun, and Growth: The Magic of Summer Camp Adventures
A good overnight summer camp experience can be one of the most impactful events in a child’s life.