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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Sutterfield Earns TTFCA Hall of Fame Nod
Former Highland Park cross country coach and administrator Jerry Sutterfield received another well-deserved accolade this month.
Trova to Pop its Last Cork
The charming, award-winning Preston Center wine shop and restaurant will close its doors for good Jan. 18.
HP Coach Marzuola Pins Dual Win No. 800
As he continues to add to his remarkable legacy, longtime Highland Park wrestling coach Tim Marzuola reached another milestone last week.
Area Schools Remain Closed, Sports Cancelled
Highland Park ISD, Dallas ISD, and other Dallas area schools have announced that they will remain closed on Friday due to continued inclement weather and mobility issues for staff.
Dog Days of Winter
The several inches of snow didn’t discourage the usual gathering of the Preston Hollow Hockaday Square dog parents.
Changing With Age: Should I Be Concerned It’s Dementia?
The holidays prompt many of us to spend time with our extended family – sometimes including relatives you may not have seen in years.
HPISD Has No Plans to Adopt State Instructional Materials
Highland Park ISD should rely on the expertise of its teachers, not the state’s controversial Bluebonnet Learning instructional materials, to continue delivering an exceptional education to students, parents told the district’s Board of Trustees during a State of the District meeting on Jan. 7.
How Ex-Jesuit Standout Became a Record-Breaking Unicorn
Doug Robinson points out the fluidity in each stride, how Henry Beckman minimizes the contact between his feet and the ground when he runs.
Society
Cattle Baron’s Ball Committee Celebrates Holidays
The women celebrated the season and kicked off a new year for the American Cancer Society’s largest single-night fundraiser during a holiday party on Dec. 14 at the home of Sarah and Brandon Hall.
HPISD Closes Jan. 9 for Winter Weather
All Highland Park ISD campuses and facilities will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 9, due to the potential for inclement weather and mobility issues for staff.
UP City Council Recognizes Hockaday Student’s Initiative
Rabel McNutt’s petition to display “In God We Trust” in the City Council Chamber was approved by Council members.
Nonprofits
The Hockaday School Teaches Science With a Purpose
Students partner with Joppy Momma’s Farm to test soil and water
Support the Homeless During Inclement Weather
Most Dallas residents can crank up their heaters later this week, but that’s not an option for the area’s homeless.
Crime
Preston Hollow Crime Report Dec. 30-Jan. 5
Motor vehicle thefts, burglaries, and the use of firearms topped this week’s crime report.