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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Sparkle and Shine in Our Coloring Book Contest!
It’s that time of year again! We’re accepting entries through July 16 for our annual Fourth of July coloring book contest.
Window Treatments, Part 2
If you’re trying to decide between hard and soft window treatments, consider the following.
Society
Party Hopping
Enjoy this roundup of photographs from local galas, fundraisers, and luncheons.
Virtual Visitation: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents
Virtual visitation helps children stay connected with both parents, even across distances.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports June 9-15
Criminals were out for expensive sunglasses in this week’s Park Cities Crime Reports.
Events
Mark Armstrong to Give Legacy in Flight Luncheon Keynote
Mark Armstrong, son of Apollo XI astronaut Neil Armstrong, will give the keynote address at The Legacy in Flight Luncheon on Oct. 1 at The Frontiers of Flight Museum.
La DoubleJ Coming to Highland Park Village
Lifestyle brand La DoubleJ will open its second United States location in Highland Park Village this fall.
Compass in Bloom Features Student Grown Produce
Each grade level sold different products, from the kindergarten students selling soaps and candles to the third graders providing jams and sparkling water.
Announcements
Nina Rosoff
Nina Rosoff died peacefully on June 8, 2025, surrounded by her beloved and loving family.
15 Graduating Seniors Accepted Into Fine Arts Programs
Fifteen students were celebrated for their admission both to a college or university and to one of their school’s fine arts programs during Highland Park ISD’s Fine Arts Signing Day.
Physics Students Put Their Knowledge to the Test
The stakes were high and the supplies limited during Highland Park High School’s annual Boat Regatta.
News
DPD Hits Highest Staffing Level in Eight Years
The police force is at its highest staffing level in eight years at 3,215 officers
In Case You Missed It
Miracle Mile Updates Underway; Golf Cart Shuttle Available
City staffers expect the closure of Lovers Lane to continue through the end of the summer. A golf cart shuttle is available to help customers navigate traffic.
Spry UP City Council Considers Fondren Renovations
If you think University Park’s city leaders have been looking younger recently, it’s not because you’re getting older.
Happenings on the Hill
Talk about going out on top. R. Gerald Turner’s tenure as SMU’s president concludes as the university wraps up its ambitious SMU Ignited: Boldly Shaping Tomorrow capital campaign three years ahead of schedule.