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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Parish Honors 12 Future College Athletes
Parish Episcopal’s football dynasty continues to produce college-level athletes, as the school’s National Signing Day ceremony on Wednesday can attest.
UP Approves Purchase of First Electric Vehicle
The 2023 Nissan Leaf costs $26,888.05 and will be used by the parks superintendent to travel between the city’s various parks to monitor maintenance and special projects.
Ursuline Athletes Reveal College Choices
Ursuline’s National Signing Day ceremony included recognition for nine seniors who have finalized their college athletic plans.
Site Readings
March Site Reading
The groundhog didn’t see his shadow, so hopefully that means springtime is officially upon us. Celebrate by catching up on some of our recent online content featured in our March Site Reading.
Society
DIFFA Dallas Hosts House of DIFFA: Royalty Untamed
The black-tie gala hosted by DIFFA Dallas is hosted each spring and features a runway show, fashion and art. This year’s event is anticipated to bring more than 1,500 guests to the Sheraton Dallas Hotel on April 27.
Society
Out & About: Dallas CASA Young Professionals CASAblanca
The sold-out, red-carpet event featured live music from the Special Edition Band, dancing, a silent auction, and casino games such as blackjack, craps, and roulette.
HPHS Student Council Hosts Race to End Racism Forum
Students from about 40 area schools discussed probing questions on race, diversity and discrimination on Feb. 6.
American Stars Thrill Fans at Dallas Open
SMU’s final edition of the Dallas Open should feature some intriguing matchups this weekend for the tournament’s biggest clashes.
HP Seniors Ready to Be College Athletes
More than a dozen Highland Park seniors recognized during a ceremony on Wednesday to commemorate National Signing Day.
American Girl at The Shops at Park Lane to Open March 2
The brand will celebrate its new, 14,720-square-foot store with a ribbon cutting at 9:45 a.m. American Girl’s previous Dallas location opened at the Galleria in 2007.
Crime
Preston Hollow Crime Reports Jan. 29-Feb. 4
Drunk drivers, shoplifters, and reckless drivers appear in the Preston Hollow Crime Reports for Jan. 29-Feb. 4.
Bradfield Learners Tackle Tricky Questions During School Science Fair
About 100 kindergarteners through fourth graders shared their projects during the Bradfield’s science fair on Feb. 2. Community volunteers judged the projects, and students enjoyed popsicles while the winners were revealed during afternoon assemblies.
Children at Risk Highly Ranks Sudie L. Williams Academy
The school was named number one in the elementary school category and number two in the middle school category.
Society
Action Allies United Hosts Lunar Accords Gala
The event will be held Feb. 24 at the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, with State Rep. Salman Bhojani of House District 92 as the keynote speaker.
