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
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Rees Achieves National Doubles Ranking
Briana Rees, a former HP tennis standout, has made an immediate impact as a freshman this season at Hillsdale College in Michigan.
Nonprofits
Chi Omega Christmas Market Announces 2025 Beneficiaries
Beneficiaries include Beacon Hill Preparatory Institute, Broadway Dallas, Community Partners of Dallas, Connecting Point of Park Cities, Make-A-Wish North Texas, New Friends New Life, Sleep in Heavenly Peace TX-Dallas/Ft Worth, SPCA of Texas, and The Magdalen House.
Intersection of Oak Lawn Avenue and Preston Road Affected by Construction
Traffic around the Ashley Priddy Memorial Fountain near the intersection of Armstrong Avenue, Oak Lawn Avenue, Lakeside Drive, and Preston Road will be impacted by storm water main repair work beginning on Thursday, April 10.
‘Preston Hollow People’ Applauds
Christiana Adesanya and Elle Myers, two members of Hockaday’s Class of 2025, who received Girl Scout Gold awards, the highest achievement within the Girl Scouts of the USA.
Hunter Lacey Makes a Place for Creation
During a recent opening-day visit to Creation Studio off Southwestern Boulevard, founder and executive director Hunter Lacey explained her mission to empower adults with disabilities to become working artists and diversify the arts by sharing their artwork with the public.
Entrepreneurship Students Dive Into ‘Shark Tank’ Competition
Who says you have to swim with the sharks to soar like an eagle?
‘Grease: School Version’ Coming to MIS/HPMS
Performances of ‘Grease: School Version’ are at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, 4 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, in the McCulloch Intermediate School/Highland Park Middle School auditorium, 3555 Granada Ave.
Crime
Preston Hollow Crime Reports April 1-6
Stolen property and motor vehicle thefts topped this week’s crime reports.
Community
Paint Hues Reflect Dallas Artist’s Colorful Journey
JD Miller partnered with Phil Romano of Macaroni Grill, Fuddruckers, and EatZi’s to open Samuel Lynne Galleries, named after Romano’s son and Miller’s daughter
5 Steps to a Charming Child’s Bedroom
Designing a room for your child can be a great opportunity to show your creativity, but it also presents some unique challenges.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports March 31-April 6
A hip-hop hustler and trash can thief feature in this week’s Park Cities crime reports.
UP Plans Summertime Street Improvements
While the kids get a summer holiday from school, the city of University Park will get to work maintaining and improving city streets.
Friends of Northaven Trail to Host Fundraiser
Friends of Northaven Trail will be hosting their second annual adults-only fundraiser to support the Northaven Trail wildflower program on April 12 at Jonathon’s Forestwood Restaurant.
‘It’s Okay To Not Be Okay’
Noemi Tsai felt isolated when she was diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder and depression.
‘Happy’ Moments, Sneaky Therapy Happen on a Horse
In her daily life, Highland Park High School graduate Sara “Happy” Waterman deals with the challenges caused by Down syndrome. But on a horse, she’s a champion.