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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Cancer Support Community North Texas Hosts Red Tie Gala
The non-profit provides mental health and social support to people living with cancer and their families across North Texas.
Scots Kick Off Season with Home Tourney
A new year means a new high school soccer season. And for the Highland Park boys, that means another edition of the season-opening HP Classic tournament.
Favorites of 2024: Runner Trains Youth Through SpeedKIDZ
The story of local coach and Olympic Trials qualifier Dawn Grunnagle was one of managing editor Sarah Hodges’ favorites of 2024.
Sisterhood Fueled Hardwood Success for HP Senior Guard
If it wasn’t for her older sister, Lila Collins isn’t sure she’d even be playing basketball in the first place.
HPHS Grad Sails in Competitions Around the Globe
No matter where she’s lived, Lola Kohl has always been at home on the water — as long as she has the wind at her back.
In Case You Missed It
DPD Details Cost of Viral Christmas Lights House
On-duty police personnel and resources assigned to the location for eight nights generated a total of over 250 hours with expenses reaching over $25K.
Crime
Preston Hollow Crime Reports Dec. 23-29
Professional athletes weren’t the only ones targeted in this week’s theft of property.
Favorites of 2024: Teens Start ZG BrightFuture
Frequent contributor Josh Hickman identified this story of teens starting a nonprofit and teaching summer classes as a 2024 favorite.
HPISD Students Put a New Twist on Tug-A-War
Highland Park ISD fifth and sixth graders added a futuristic twist to the classic tug-a-war competition when they put their robots to the test earlier this school year.
Favorites of 2024: UP Animal Lover Helps Rooster Strut His Stuff at Family Ranch
This story about a University Park rooster may make readers rethink their menus. Managing editor Sarah Hodges named it a favorite of 2024.
SMU Team Collaborates to Speed Drug Discovery
Researchers have developed a tool called SmartCADD to narrow down the chemical compounds that might be used to develop new drugs.
Steam-Powered Locomotive Learning
With an ever-increasing focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics learning, an annual model railroad holiday exhibit has loaded up STEAM-themed features and inspiration this season.
20 Under 40
Nominations Open!
Know a young adult making a difference in our community? We’d love to hear who our readers think should make the list this year.
Huskies Throw Hyer and Balto a Birthday Bash
Hyer Huskies marked their school’s milestone 75th birthday on Dec. 6 with party hats, songs, special guests, and a look back at the legacy of HPISD’s fourth elementary.