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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HP, Hillcrest Grapplers Head to State
Highland Park will send an impressive contingent of eight wrestlers, including three freshmen, to the Class 5A state tournament this weekend.
In Case You Missed It
Rangers, Blue Wave Swimmers Seek Gold
Jesuit Dallas swimmers earned their first team title since 2012 at the Class 6A Region II meet on Feb. 8 in Lewisville.
Pitching, Defense Critical for HP to Become a Hit in New Softball District
Realignment might have dropped Highland Park to Class 5A in softball, but it still didn’t do the Lady Scots many favors.
Where to Get Your Mardi Gras Gumbo Fix
Whether you’re going to celebrate Mardi Gras, or you just want to enjoy a hot bowl on a cold day, here are some area restaurants that serve gumbo.
Community
Dallas Animal Services to Host Late Night Doggie Date Night
“Late Night Doggie Date Night” gives residents additional time to bond with adoptable pets
DART Reps Ask for UP City Council’s Support
Dallas Area Rapid Transit representatives told the University Park City Council during a Feb. 4 meeting that DART is working to better meet the city’s needs, and asked the council to adopt a resolution to maintain the agency’s funding.
‘Preston Hollow People’ Applauds
We congratulate Allie Beth Allman, Curtis C. Farmer, Dale Petroskey, and Wesley Prep second graders.
Hillcrest, WTW Girls Advance in Playoffs
After scoring just nine points in the first half, Hillcrest rallied past Woodrow Wilson for a 32-27 win on Monday.
HP Girls Surge Past Emerson in Playoffs
Highland Park stifled Frisco Emerson early, then held on late for a 42-37 girls basketball bi-district playoff victory on Monday in Allen.
Musings on Travels, Tastes, and Valentine’s Day Apple Tarts
This month’s Valentine dessert was inspired by my visit to France for a Paris Fashion Trip.
Feb. 14 Occasions Worthy of Dinner Reservations
This year, Valentine’s Day is on a Friday, which means restaurants are going to be slammed, and, if you’re not quick about it, you might find yourself at home with a pot of chili mac and a bitter wife.
Lady Scots Roll Past Wranglers in Opener
Highland Park started its season in style, rolling past West Mesquite 11-1 in six innings in a nondistrict softball opener on Monday.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports Feb. 3-9
Careless cruisers, troublemakers, and thieves created some chaos in this week’s Park Cities crime reports.
HP Dominates in Lacrosse Season Opener
Highland Park made a statement in its first lacrosse game of the season by blasting Dripping Springs 20-0 on Sunday at Highlander Stadium.