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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Tanzanian American Chamber Opens in North Dallas
The office will serve as a base to promote trade and tourism between Tanzania and the U.S.
Make It Intentional and Fun
Ten years ago, Brad Holley knew very little about pools. Today, he’s design director at Pure Design Group, a luxury outdoor living design firm with extensive experience in Preston Hollow and the Park Cities.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports May 13-19
A vengeful pedestrian, greedy thieves and careless drivers run amok in this week’s Park Cities crime reports.
HP Installs Mayor, Town Council Members
Will C. Beecherl is returning for his second term as mayor. Town Council members Leland White, Marc Myers, Don Snell, and Lydia Novakov are returning, and Alan Friedman is new to the council.
Society
Introducing Our First Society Digital Magazine
Comb through the pages of our first digital society magazine, and you’ll wonder how charitable tea, luncheon, and gala attendees have time for anything else.
Champions Bring Home a Win at This Year’s Buddy Bowl
Records were broken and champions crowned on May 18 in the action-packed seventh annual Buddy Bowl.
The Sweetest Social Enterprise in Town Is Super Duper
Sitting around the dinner table listening to anecdotes from Ellie’s day at work, the Crosland family would laugh and cry at her joyful and sometimes heart-rending experiences as the program assistant for a nonprofit that helps adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD).
Troop 72G Introduces Three More Female Eagle Scouts
Three area girls have earned the Eagle Scout rank, Boy Scouting’s highest. Doing so typically takes several years and requires earning 21 or more badges plus completing a project.
HP Secures Runner-Up Finish in Class B
Highland Park reached the championship game in the Class B bracket, earning a runner-up finish at the lacrosse state tournament on May 12.
Scots QB Competition Heats Up in Spring
Highland Park, which will move to Class 5A next season, has shown intensity and featured depth at several positions in spring practice.
Camps
C.O.R.E. Skills Camp Promotes Summertime Learning
With more than 46,000 special education students in Dallas County, the demand for innovative and impactful life skills programs has increased as educational systems have evolved.
Crime
UPPD Investigating Burglary of Preston Road Pharmacy
The University Park police department is investigating a burglary of Preston Road Pharmacy that occurred early the morning of May 16.
HPISD Appoints New Bradfield Elementary Principal
HPISD’s board of trustees approved the appointment of Aimee Hilton, assistant principal of Cheatham Elementary in Allen ISD, as the new principal of Bradfield Elementary during a meeting on May 14.
They’re Here … And We Don’t Want Them!
Hunters, you’re in luck! It’s open season on hammerhead flatworms in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow.