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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Armstrong PTA Over the Moon About Annual Auction Results
Organizers called the 2023 fundraiser Mission Armstrong.
Sports Switch Up
Scots tennis players traded in their rackets for paddles this fall to take on each other and members of the community in the increasingly popular sport.
HP Senior Seeks Final Chance for State Wrestling Medal
Carter Baumgartner’s wrestling matches always get Highland Park coaches out of their seats and flailing their arms — but not because of excitement.
SMU Historian Tackles U.S. New Year’s Traditions
Alexis McCrossen’s forthcoming book reveals what New Year’s has meant to Americans since George Washington was president.
Food
Kersten Rettig: Celebrate New Year’s at Home with Evan
Dallas is brimming with glamorous options for a New Year’s Eve night on the town, but if you’re more the stay home and celebrate type, Evan’s Meat Market has a brilliant selection of beef, pork, chicken, and sides that are equally glam
Crime
Preston Hollow Crime Reports for Dec. 18-24
People behaving badly found so many ways to make the naughty list in the days leading up to Christmas: vandalism, auto theft, assault, and irresponsible driving.
Favorites of 2023: The Sports Stories
Sports editor Todd Jorgenson has covered many sports this year across the Park Cities and Preston Hollow — along with the debut of our new sports newsletter, Sports Spotlight.
Favorites of 2023: Hillcrest to Harvard
A story about Andrea Tchinda Machedjou’s journey from the Dallas ISD high school to the Ivy League university is on editor William Taylor’s favorite stories of 2023 list.
Favorites of 2023: Kunthear Mam-Douglas Retraces Her Escape
A story about this escape made former deputy editor Rachel Snyder’s favorite stories of 2023.
Local Author to Host Reading at Second Chapter Bookstore
Comedic novelist and journalist Josh Hickman will be reading his most recent collection of short stories on Sunday, Jan. 14.
‘Ministry of Happiness’ Celebrates Pedestrian Bridge Opening
The Northaven Trail bridge recently opened for walkers to cross U.S. 75, and project leaders already are implementing measures to improve the infrastructure.
2023 Person of the Year: Nancy Kasten
Rabbi Nancy Kasten, chief relationship officer at Faith Commons, works to develop relationships for the interfaith nonprofit and build on ones she’s established during her 35 years in Dallas.
Scots Rebound, Roll Past Berkner in 7-6A
Highland Park opened up a double-digit lead before halftime and cruised to a 58-47 win over the Rams behind a team-high 16 points from Henry Beckett.
Favorites of 2023: Parade Proposition
A feature story about Marty Wynne’s work, which includes float decorating for the Rose Parade, made editor William Taylor’s list of his favorite stories this year.
Favorites of 2023: Food, Travel, and Lifestyle
Columnist Kersten Rettig has covered a variety of restaurants, travel destinations, and interesting people in the community this year. Here are some of her favorites.