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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Could Paid Parking Ease Snider Plaza’s Parking Woes?
The Snider Plaza Employee Parking Task Force has suggested that paid parking could be a solution to the plaza’s parking crunch. It will meet with business owners, property owners and residents to gain feedback before making a final recommendation to the UP city council.
How UP Almost Became Part of Dallas
Dallas’ vision for the future included creating a system of parks, erecting a new city hall and auditorium, and stretching its streets and boulevards far north of the city. But that wasn’t going to be possible unless Preston Hollow, University Park, and Highland Park joined with it, becoming part of Dallas.
Stars Lining Up For Brothers Henry and Brandon Cohanim
Two of the most successful concepts in the West Village are owned and operated by brothers who are years from celebrating their 30th birthdays.
ESD, Hockaday Defend SPC Lacrosse Titles
ESD kept its streak alive in convincing fashion, claiming its ninth consecutive SPC boys lacrosse championship on Sunday.
Celebrities, Champions Stay on Course
It was about competition, but also camaraderie, this weekend at the annual Invited Celebrity Classic
Late Struggles Cause HP to Miss Playoffs
Highland Park lost its last four home games of the season, which left the Lady Scots without a return to the Class 6A Region I softball playoffs.
Scots Shine at Regionals, Head to State
Highland Park was the runner-up in the boys team standings and placed third among girls teams at the Region I gymnastics meet in Garland.
20 Under 40
Joseph Kim – 20 Under 40
Joseph Kim was one of the first North Korean minor refugees to come to the U.S. under the 2004 North Korean Human Rights Act, which became law during President George W. Bush’s tenure.
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Frances Cannon Mitchell – 20 Under 40
She serves as a founding board member of The Compass School of Texas, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, independent school located on West Northwest Highway.
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Brian Oates – 20 Under 40
Brian Oates is a Jackson Walker “lifer,” meaning he joined the firm upon law school graduation and has been there since.
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Michael Thompson – 20 Under 40
Michael Thompson’s first job was as a camp counselor in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee, through the mayor’s summer program for teens. Now, he’s the executive director of Workforce Dallas, a hands-on approach to workforce development.
Society
Preston Hollow Resident to Lead Texas Women’s Foundation
Texas Women’s Foundation has named Preston Hollow resident Karen Hughes White as its new president and CEO.
Starbucks to Open in McCartney’s Former Space
Starbucks will open a new location this fall at 6407 Hillcrest Ave., the space formerly occupied by McCartney’s University Spirit, a Starbucks spokesperson confirmed.
Real Talk: Lori Mann
People Newspapers first met Lori Mann at a networking event for those interested in the retirement community industry.