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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Scots Start Fast, Cruise Past Vikings
Highland Park rolled to a commanding early lead during a 61-13 triumph against overmatched Irving Nimitz on Thursday.
Hockaday Installs New Head of School
The Hockaday School installed Dr. Laura Leathers as its Eugene McDermott Head of School on Sept. 5.
Scots Earn Postseason Wins in Water Polo
It was a double dose of history for Highland Park in the bi-district round of the water polo playoffs on Tuesday.
Scots Pass First Playoff Test in Tennis
Highland Park followed up another unbeaten run through the District 7-6A team tennis schedule with a playoff victory on Tuesday.
HPHS Theatre Produces ‘Chicago: Teen Edition’
Highland Park High School’s Theater students are bringing Broadway-style “razzle dazzle” to the Palmer Auditorium for the run of “Chicago – Teen Edition” this week.
Thousands Gather At Temple Emanu-El Amid War in Israel
More than 2,000 gathered in Temple Emanu-El’s Olan Sanctuary Oct. 10 for a gathering hosted by the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas in support of Israel as that country’s war with Hamas escalates.
Society
Out & About: Kips Bay Decorator Show House President’s Dinner
The evening brought the nation’s design industry elite to the Brook Hollow Golf Club, where they raised more than $300,000 to fund after-school programs for more than 11,000 children at 10 locations throughout the Bronx. The evening also benefited the Crystal Charity Ball and Dwell with Dignity.
Crime
Preston Hollow Crime Reports Oct. 2-8
A vehicle vandal, reckless drivers, and not-so-sneaky shoplifters appear in the Preston Hollow Crime Reports for Oct. 2-8.
Medical City Dallas Opens New Abdominal Transplant Clinic
The $6 million clinic places pancreas, liver, and kidney patients along with physicians in the same unit. This comes as part of a $23 million expansion of the hospital’s transplant program.
Dallas ISD Encourages Responsible Use of AI
District chief technology officer Sean Brinkman says this will help students learn to use artificial intelligence responsibly as it becomes increasingly relevant across society.
Fitness Meets Nostalgia – ‘Recess Fitness Club’ Expands
In response to the COVID-induced gym closures, personal trainers Taylor Metzger and Evan Duncan transformed Taylor’s backyard into a creative fitness haven, crafting innovative backyard-themed exercises that evoked the nostalgia of childhood recess.
Lady Scots Keep Sweeping Through 7-6A
With two weeks remaining in the regular season, another District 7-6A volleyball title is well within reach for Highland Park.
Turtle Creek Tour of Homes Showcases Urban Neighborhood’s ‘Elevated Lifestyle’
The Turtle Creek Association’s annual Tour of Homes returns in person with opportunities to see four significant homes in the picturesque Turtle Creek area.
Voices
Future-Proof Your Home with These Design Tips for Aging-in-Place
Today, more Americans than ever are interested in aging-in-place, whether that means making renovations to their current home, finding a home that is wheelchair-accessible, or building a new home.