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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Society
Chi Omega Christmas Market Returns for 47th Year
The Chi Omega Christmas Market is coming back early for its 47th year and moving to a new location. The market will be held Sept. 26-28, 2024, at Dallas Market Hall.
Ursuline Academy, Dallas’ Oldest School, Celebrates 150 Years of Sisterhood
Ursuline celebrated its 150th birthday with party hats, songs, several birthday cakes, and games.
Remarkable Women
Gardenuity Brings Horticulture to Customers
Donna Letier and Julie Eggers are the co-founders of Gardenuity, a brand focused on making gardens and garden experiences accessible to anyone.
‘We Strangers’ Premieres at SXSW
Park Cities native Emily Ruhl is one of the film’s executive producers.
High Tail it to Denver for a Rocky Mountain High
Kersten Rettig: Denver is an easy flight from Dallas Love or DFW, making a long weekend exploring the city a breeze, but there’s so much to do in the area you might want a few more days.
Remarkable Women
Professional Runner Trains Youths Through SpeedKIDZ
When Dawn Grunnagle got her first job at a yogurt shop, her goal was to earn $125 to replace her imitation Keds with a pair of Nike Air Max.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports March 4-10
Fraudsters, hackers, shoplifters and joyriders are up to no good in this week’s crime reports.
Goar Park Improvements Could Come With a New Name
University Park staff shared feedback from community committees on improvements to Goar Park and the possibility of changing its name to ‘Centennial Park’ during a March 5 city council meeting.
Highland Park Students on a Mission To Provide Books for Africa
ENTEBBE, Uganda – I took a deep breath as the car approached the home. This would be the first time I stood face-to-face with a project meant to change 33 kids’ lives forever.
Former Teen Model Ruhl Now A Movie Producer
Sometimes you have to take risks to fulfill your creative ambitions, such as when Emily Ruhl used her college fund to finance a movie.
General
HP Tops Legacy in Home Tournament Finale
Highland Park gained some momentum heading into the District 7-6A baseball schedule by winning its last game at the Scotland Yard Classic tournament.
Could HP Cap Turnaround with 7-6A Title?
Having already solidified a playoff spot, Highland Park is now chasing a District 7-6A boys soccer title.
Voices
My American Girl Store Adventure
Alice Hodges: The first thing you experience when you walk into the store is awe. It makes you feel like a doll inside a dollhouse.
Society
Out & About: KidLinks Symphony of Chefs
Chairs Beanie and Martin Newman and honorary chairs Justin Box and Luke Rogers were behind the chef-driven culinary experience.