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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Camps
Hockaday Sophomore a Body-Positive Influencer
When it came time for her Girl Scout Gold Award project, The Hockaday School student tackled the issue by starting Beautiful Body through Beautiful Mind – Inside and Out, a camp to educate the younger generation about mental health and body image.
Lady Panthers Cruise in Playoff Opener
The Hillcrest girls shut out West Mesquite in the Class 5A Region II bi-district round on Tuesday.
UP Closes Founding Chapter of City Library
University Park lost its first – and only – library director when Sharon Perry Martin retired after more than 11 years of service.
New Orleans Inspired Restaurant to Open in Snider Plaza
Jack & Harry’s, a New Orleans-inspired restaurant and bar, will open at 6844 Snider Plaza on Friday, March 29.
Fire in 3500 Block of Normandy Extinguished; Block Remains Temporarily Closed
Highland Park police sent an alert at 2:59 p.m. on March 26 asking residents to avoid the 3500 block of Normandy to preserve space for emergency personnel responding to a structural fire in the area.
Easter in Turtle Creek Park Returns on Easter Sunday
For more than 50 years, the event has brought more than 6,000 members of the community to the historic greenspace.
UP 7-Eleven Sells Lucky $5M Lottery Ticket
The winner opted to remain anonymous, according to a March 25 Texas Lottery press release.
Bachman Skate Park to Break Ground March 28
The facility, also the city’s first large-scale, professionally designed skateboarding space, will be 45,600 square feet.
Comings and Goings
The restaurant, which brings a blend of traditional Izakaya-inspired cuisine within its modern interior, opened Jan. 6.
Defensive Jesuit Blanks SGP in Playoffs
Jesuit used a collective effort to stifle South Grand Prairie and preserve a 1-0 win in a Class 6A Region I bi-district playoff soccer game on Tuesday.
Douglas Bar and Grill to Close March 30
Douglas serves BBQ staples and prime steaks, with a mix of southern favorites. It will continue taking Easter holiday orders through March 27.
HP Runs, Jumps to Tracy Wills Team Title
The Highland Park girls easily defended their team championship at the annual Tracy Wills Invitational track and field meet on Saturday at Germany Park.
PH Artist Opens New Studio Showroom
The 1,500-square-foot studio is located near the Dallas Design District and showcases Tom Hoistma’s paintings and latest sculpture collection, “Heart of the Matter,” inspired by the October 2019 tornado.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports March 18-24
Thieves, poor parkers and deviant drivers run amok in this week’s Park Cities crime reports.
Society
Turtle Creek Association Hosts Azalea Luncheon
The event will begin with at 11 a.m. with a champagne reception and will feature a fashion showcase by European sportswear boutique Betty Reiter.