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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NorthPark Center to Refinance, Make Capital Improvements
A $650 million loan is expected to close March 15.
HPHS Students Transport Audiences ‘Into the Woods’
Audiences traveled ‘Into the Woods’ with Highland Park High School theater students Mar. 1 through 3 during the school’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s classic musical.
HPISD Sends Message to Parents Regarding Staff Member Resignation
HPISD Superintendent Mike Rockwood sent a message to Raider parents Feb. 28 following reports that a paraprofessional at Highland Park Middle School resigned on Feb. 22 after being accused of possessing obscene material.
Author Speaks About Strength, Resilience at LitFest
We are stronger than we know, and at our best when we come together for the greater good, author Kristin Harmel told about 80 community members during the Highland Park Literary Festival’s keynote address on Feb. 22.
Big Man on Campus: Norris Stands Out on Offensive Line for Longhorns
Tyler Norris remembers his first varsity football game as a 14-year-old freshman at W.T. White. At 270 pounds, he looked the part, but mentally, he was anxious and uncertain if he could handle the pressure.
Panthers, Bears Seek TAPPS Hoops Crowns
Parish Episcopal and Ursuline will each look to cap their basketball seasons with titles this week at the TAPPS state tournament in Waco.
UP City Council Recognizes Community Members
The University Park City Council honored the contributions of three community members during its Feb. 20 meeting.
Election
Mayor and UP City Council Candidates to Run Unopposed
Tommy Stewart will continue his service as University Park’s mayor for two more years, and four candidates are running unopposed for seats on UP’s city council.
Rise School Sets Students Up for Success
The young students at the Ashford Rise School of Dallas were on the move in February during transportation week.
Two Run for HP Mayor, Six Run for Town Council Member
Will C. Beecherl and Sam Tamborello are the mayoral candidates, and the Town Council member candidates are Marc Myers, Lydia Novakov, Don Snell, Leland White, Alan Friedman, and Bob Tabesh.
Crime
Preston Hollow Crime Reports Feb. 19-25
Car burglars, thieves, and unwelcome guests plague this week’s Preston Hollow Crime Reports.
Remarkable Women
Award-Winning Pianists Inspire Their Students at SMU
She’s won the top prizes at national and international piano competitions, but for this music educator at SMU, nothing is more exciting and rewarding than being in the classroom with her students.
WTW Rally Falls Short in Playoff Defeat
Despite a valiant comeback, W.T. White fell to The Colony 61-59 on Tuesday, eliminating the Longhorns in the third round of the 5A Region II playoffs.