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 July 29-Aug. 4
Sneaky thieves struck stores, NorthPark Center, homes and cars in this week’s Crime Reports.
HPISD Trustees to Ask Voters to Approve Bond Package
HPISD voters will be asked to approve a $137.3 million maintenance and efficiency bond package when they go to the polls on Nov. 5.
Central Market Hatches Its Annual Chile Festival
August in Texas marks the end of summer vacation and the glorious period of time known as Hatch chile season, when we run the gauntlet between a searing hot parking lot and an ice-cold supermarket, with an igneous chile roaster standing between us, emitting the intoxicating smell of roasted chiles.
‘Preston Hollow People’ Applauds
‘Preston Hollow People’ gives a cheer for a woman-leader in accounting, a top high school soccer athlete, a St. Mark’s alum who was the 48th overall NBA Draft pick, and a high schooler who made a winning pitch to support early elementary mental health.
In Case You Missed It
What Does It Take to Get a Next Day Appointment at DPS?
When Preston Hollow mom Lisa Hardy debuted her TX FastPass website for scheduling appointments at the Texas Department of Public Safety, people at first thought it might be a scam.
In Case You Missed It
Brothers Unite Neighborhood with Flag Installations
Trinity Christian Academy high schoolers Rhett and Cort Roberts, and their brother Holt, who will start college at Auburn University in the fall, are installing American flags in homes around the neighborhood.
Dallas’ District 11 to Hold First Youth Town Hall
Dallas City Council District 11 aims to teach young residents how the city operates and connect them with their representatives during its first Youth Town Hall from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 15 at the Fretz Recreation Center, 6950 Belt Line Road.
Utah’s Mountain Magic
Everyone in Dallas goes to Colorado. It’s true. And for good reason. It’s beautiful and a literal breath of fresh air when the summer temperatures tempt even the most loyal Texan to pack up and head out of town for good.
Events
The Family Place Announces Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon Featured Speaker and Award Recipient
Actor and director Justin Baldoni will be the Keynote Speaker at this year’s Texas Trailblazers Award Luncheon, which will honor Dr. Opal Lee.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports July 29-Aug. 4
Park Cities residents may want to consider using homing pigeons after a number of packages were reported stolen and mail was misplaced in this week’s crime reports.
Meadows Museum Appoints Patricia Manzano Rodríguez as Curator
The Meadows Museum at Southern Methodist University has selected Dr. Patricia Manzano Rodríguez to be its next curator.
News
HP to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Budget
Proposed budget recommends increases in stormwater, water, sewer, solid waste collection, and building permit fees
HPISD Trustees to Consider Bond Election
The HPISD Board of Trustees will consider a resolution to call a bond election during a special meeting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at the William P. Clements Jr. Leadership Center, 6900 Douglas Ave.