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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Society
Out & About: A Writer’s Garden Barbie Party
Jolie and Bart Humphrey opened their home for a Barbie-themed party Aug. 29 leading up to A Writer’s Garden Symposium and Luncheon in November.
Society
Frontiers of Flight Hosting ‘A New Frontiers’ Gala
A record-setting astronaut will be the guest speaker for the Oct. 7 gala at the museum, and community builder and leader Toni Brinker will host.
Forest Forward Exhibit Opens at NorthPark
“Forest Forward: The Future is Here” is on display in the NorthCourt area, on level one between Nordstrom and Macy’s, and explores the $75 million plan to restore the Forest Theater and ignite a healthy and thriving South Dallas.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports Sept. 11-17
A construction site crook, purse pilferers, and more plague the Park Cities Crime Reports from Sept. 11-17.
In Case You Missed It
The Story of MIANONNA
In authentic Italian cuisine, community is perhaps the key ingredient.
UPPD: Woman Dead After Crash on Northwest Parkway
University Park police say a 34-year-old woman died after crashing her car into a tree in the median area between Northwest Highway and Northwest Parkway early Sept. 16.
In Case You Missed It
St. Mark’s Graduate Strives to Right Wrongs
While studying art and architecture in Florence in 1996, Robert Edsel began asking questions about World War II.
Jesuit Rally Falls Short Versus Wildcats
The Rangers fell to Lake Highlands 28-14 on Friday, leaving Jesuit staring up at the Wildcats in the chase for the District 7-6A title.
Scots Return to Form, Roar Past Tigers
Playing an overmatched Irving squad was beneficial on multiple fronts for Highland Park on Friday.
Voices
Kersten Rettig: Pony Up With a Mustang-Made Beer
SMU football fans have something big to cheer about, and I’m not talking about the team’s new home in the ACC. Rather, it’s the Pony Pils from Lakewood Brewing Company that’s been flying off the shelves of stadium coolers, convenience stores, and supermarkets since it launched in August.
Voices
Kersten Rettig: Reasons Cheeseburgers Are Worthy of a National Holiday
Normally I try to avoid writing about made-up food holidays, but National Cheeseburger Day on September 18 is a little more relevant this year with the recent passing of Jimmy Buffett, songwriter of the ultimate elegy to food: “Cheeseburger in Paradise.”
Faith
Faith Friday: Orchestra of New Spain 2023-2024 Season Begins at Zion Lutheran Church
Orchestra of New Spain’s 2023-2024 season begins 6 p.m. Oct. 1 at Zion Lutheran Church at 6121 E. Lovers Lane.
Goal Getter: World Traveler Abel Finds Hockey Home in Dallas
Ellie Abel does not hail from an athletic family. She’s never lived in a traditional hockey hotbed. So perhaps it’s fitting that the most pivotal call of her college recruiting process came when she was in Cancun.
Scots Look to Bounce Back Against Tigers
Highland Park will have a second chance to earn its first District 7-6A win on Friday against winless Irving
HP Posts Two Wins to Start District Play
Highland Park’s quest for a second consecutive District 7-6A volleyball title is off to a promising start.