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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Crime
Preston Hollow Crime Reports Dec. 16-22
Motor vehicle thefts and porch pirates topped this week’s Preston Hollow crime report.
HPISD Earns Top Rating for Financial Management
Highland Park ISD has earned top marks in the 2023-24 report from the state’s financial accountability rating system.
UP City Council Returns Rosedale to One-Way Street
The University Park City Council repealed an ordinance that opened Rosedale Avenue between Snider Plaza and Dickens Avenue to two-way traffic during its Dec. 17 meeting.
Nonprofits
Santa’s Helpers Deliver Supplies to Shelter Dogs in Need
A big Howliday shout out to the pawsome volunteers with Forever Family Rescue who came together to deliver dog food just in time for the holidays.
New Year, New E-Bike Regulations
Teens too young to get behind the wheel of a car will also not be able to drive electric bicycles under new regulations that take effect on Jan. 1 in the Park Cities.
Best of
Favorites of 2024: ‘Their Portraits’ Remembers Hostages
In browsing back through the dozens of photos taken, I was struck by how the artists’ portraits emerged into the forefront, no matter the positioning or lighting of the photographic angle.
In Case You Missed It
2024 Person of the Year: Mike Rockwood
Superintendent Mike Rockwood has been at the helm of Highland Park ISD for less than 24 months, but his team’s achievements have already shaped the district for years to come.
In Case You Missed It
Fans Say It’s Been a Great Season, We’re Proud of Our Team
Scots fans said they were disappointed by Saturday’s 32-20 loss to Smithson Valley in the state title game, but not in their team or its remarkable season.
Rangers Hold Off Scots in 5A Title Game
Highland Park’s quest for a seventh state championship fell short against Spring Branch Smithson Valley on Saturday at AT&T Stadium.
Scots vs. Rangers: Inside the Box Score
Smithson Valley controlled the clock and held Highland Park in check after halftime in Saturday’s 5A Division I title game.
SMU To Celebrate Commencement Convocation
More than 600 students from SMU’s undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs will be honored Saturday, Dec. 21 in Moody Coliseum.
In Case You Missed It
Jump Seat Coach Propels SMU Riding Team
Bringing the talents of each rider together as a team is key to Persons’ success
Community
Wycliffe Bridge Restructure to Affect Floods, Residents, Traffic
Team of civil engineers detail existing challenges which include a history of six overtopping events on Wycliff Avenue since 2022
Real Talk: Lindsay Wilson
Influenced, in part, by childhood memories of a residential designer her mom used in Little Rock, Lindsay Wilson chose her major midway through her freshman year at the University of Arkansas.
