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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Dallas Open Set to Serve SMU Swan Song
The ATP Tour event is returning to the Park Cities for a third and final year beginning Saturday, with more than 60 professional players in action.
Residents Give Input on Planned HP Village Dior Cafe
The opening of the café would be offset by the closing of Highland Park Village’s Starbucks, and would have the net result of less overall activity and more available parking, Masterplan president Dallas Cothrum said.
New District Features Road Trips for HP
New opponents in the eight-team District 7-5A will include Burleson Centennial, Cleburne, Joshua, Midlothian, Red Oak, Tyler, and Lufkin.
Jesuit Stays, WTW Shifts in Realignment
As other schools brace for dramatic changes in every new UIL realignment cycle, Jesuit Dallas and its rivals have embraced stability.
HP Honors Ex-Standouts Kershaw, Young
The legendary pitchers, who were recognized during a ceremony on Wednesday, will have their jerseys retired at Scotland Yard this spring.
Crime
Preston Hollow Crime Reports Jan. 22-28
Fraudsters, car burglars, and reckless drivers appear in the Preston Hollow Crime Reports for Jan. 22-28.
Trending on TikTok This January – #SMURush
Videos documenting the experience of sorority rush at SMU were trending on TikTok this January.
Seven Presidential Leadership Scholars from Dallas
The program, which is a collaboration among the presidential centers of George W. Bush, William J. Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Lyndon B. Johnson, allows scholars to learn about leadership through the presidential experiences of the four former presidents.
Dallas ISD Hosts 10th-Annual STEM Expo This Weekend
The event, which will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will allow students to investigate, design, and create real-world science, technology, engineering, and math activities and projects.
Compass School Hires New Director of Advancement
Katie Townend Doherty, who has spent the last 15 years as upper school admission division director at Hockaday, will start June 1.
Lacrosse Alumnae Excel for College Programs
The best season in Highland Park girls lacrosse history isn’t etched in the record books, because it barely happened.
Artist’s Latest Series Inspired by 2019 Tornado
When Tom Hoitsma walked down Lavendale Avenue after the October 2019 tornado, he saw rubble, destruction, and the material for his next art series.
HP Hits Target During Archery Tournament
Highland Park was the runner-up in the team standings as the school’s growing archery club hosted its inaugural tournament over the weekend.
Philanthropy
Girl Scout Cookie Season is Upon Us
Kersten Rettig: The Girl Scouts is a great organization that provides real-world learning and leadership experiences for girls. My daughter was a Girl Scout and can, to this day, create a hella good campfire thanks to a weekend at Camp Bette Perot 14 years ago.
Society
Family Compass Announces Antwone Fisher as Luncheon Speaker
“Antwone will truly inspire as he shares his journey from a challenging and abusive childhood to the man he is today,” Family Compass CEO Ona Foster said. “His conversation with returning emcee Calvert Collins-Bratton is sure to engage and uplift our luncheon guests.”