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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United to Learn Brings Interactive Lessons to Students
Jesuit senior Jack Reynolds fielded questions from Preston Hollow Elementary students during their interactions with a visiting petting zoo.
Society
Art for Advocacy Event Benefits Children of Dallas
The City’s sanitation department announcement indicates the recycling guidelines and services are specifically for residents living within the City of Dallas
Events
UP Public Library Opens Family Place Play Area
Young bookworms and their families are invited to explore the space during an open house from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 9.
Side Dish a New Thanksgiving Crowd Pleaser
With feast preparations right around the corner, there can’t be enough recipe sharing.
Add a Step to Your Charleston, S.C. Vacation
With its many layers of history, attractions include guided home tours, museums, and an array of dining options.
Lady Scots Run to Top 10 Finish at State
The Highland Park girls finished eighth in the team standings at the Class 5A state cross country meet on Saturday in Round Rock.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports Oct. 28-Nov. 3
Thieves, burglars, and reckless roadsters create chaos in this week’s Park Cities Crime Reports.
UP Better Suburb Than HP, Ranking Says
University Park ranked second — 12 spots higher than Highland Park — in 2024 rankings of the best suburbs in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area from Niche.com.
In Case You Missed It
Garage Barber Makes House Calls
Highland Park High School senior Ashton Pham-Davis is a cornerback on the varsity football team, an Eagle Scout, and vice president representing the brass section of the Highlander Band.
Bradfield Students Blaze New Trails at CAMP READ-A-LOT
Bradfield Broncos broke records at this year’s CAMP READ-A-LOT themed Reading Rodeo, raising more than $155,000 for their school during a week of page-turning fun and friendly competition.
Lions Roar Back, Topple ESD in Thriller
St. Mark’s ended a decade-long losing streak to rival ESD with a 28-27 comeback win on Friday at Hunt Stadium.
Scots Surge Past Spartans in Home Finale
Highland Park shut down Burleson Centennial early and cruised to a 42-14 win on Friday at Highlander Stadium.
PCBC Withdraws from Southern Baptist Convention
Seeking autonomy, Park Cities Baptist Church members have voted to end their affiliation with the SBC.
Noteworthy Neighbors
Preston Hollow Skeletons Go Bump in the Night
Alta Vista Lane has long been a go-to spot for die-hard trick-or-treaters
In Case You Missed It
Enter If You Dare: Haunted Driveway Brings Scares to Amherst Avenue
There were some scary good Halloween decorations in University Park this year, but the best may have been the Haunted Driveway on Amherst Avenue.