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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HP Boys, Girls Hoopers Fall at McKinney
McKinney took both games of a basketball doubleheader against Highland Park on Tuesday.
Ylang 23 to Host Free Photos with Santa
Santa Claus will be at the jewelry store from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Guests will also be offered cappuccinos and gourmet holiday cookies.
Society
Out & About: Arboretum Great Contributors Award Dinner
The Dallas Arboretum presented its Great Contributors Award to Admiral William H. McRaven, a former University of Texas System chancellor, retired U.S. Navy four-star admiral, and New York Times best-selling author.
Voices
How to Hanukkah: Latkes, Jelly Doughnuts, Brisket, Challah Bread
December is “the” holiday month when we are collectively allowed to indulge a bit more in food and beverage associated with holidays. It’s a time to gather around food, the universal connector.
Society
‘Masterpieces in the Making’ for 71st Anniversary Gala
Organizers are working to bring “Masterpieces in the Making” to this year’s Crystal Charity Ball.
Peck, Morse Top HP All-District Honorees
While finishing as co-champions in District 7-6A as a team, Highland Park earned plenty of individual accolades along the way.
SMU Professor Talks Kennedy Assassination Memoir
Darwin Payne, who was a 26-year-old reporter at the Dallas Times Herald at the time of the president’s assassination, discussed his memoir during a Nov. 16 event at SMU.
Society
PH Resident Contributes to TWU Dallas ‘Dream Big!’ Campaign
Neva Cochran of Preston Hollow, who’s also a TWU alumna, nutrition author, and communications consultant, is a donor of Texas Woman’s University’s comprehensive $125 million Dream Big campaign for its Dallas campus.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports Nov. 21-25
A hoverboard thief, reckless drivers, and public drunks appear in the Park Cities Crime Reports for Nov. 21-25.
Neo-Nazis Spotted Near Temple Emanu-El
A group was seen holding signs and flags at the corner of Hillcrest Road and Bandera Avenue on Nov. 25.
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Hold Black Friday Demonstration
A video on social media shows some protesters lying on the ground and others chanting “Free, free Palestine” at the shopping center on Nov. 24.
Gerstle Tackles a Second Kips Bay Project
Melissa Gerstle was responsible for the enchanting outdoor entry of this year’s Kips Bay Decorator Show House in Old Preston Hollow’s Sunnybrook Estates.
‘Chicago: Teen Edition’ Gets Star Power
A Highland Park alumna with experience performing in the Broadway revival of Chicago returned to the Park Cities to prepare students for their recent run of Chicago: Teen Edition.
In Case You Missed It
After Early Surge, Dragons Eliminate HP
Southlake Carroll unleashed a series of big plays on the ground and through the air during a decisive 45-14 victory over the Scots on Friday.
Surging Scots Look to Extinguish Dragons
The powerhouse programs, who have combined for nine state championships in the past two decades, will meet on Friday in a 6A Division II Region I semifinal.