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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Faith
Faith Friday: SMAA Blood Drive
Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church is hosting a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 25.
ESD Alum’s Invention Promotes Contact Sports Safety
F.J. Hogg doesn’t remember suiting up as a linebacker for Washington and Lee University in the conference championship game in January 2022 — the day he suffered a career-ending concussion.
Scots to Host Plano East in Scrimmage
With only a week left until the regular-season opener, there’s not much time left for Highland Park to fine-tune and prepare.
In Case You Missed It
New Sound System Brings More Speakers to Highlander
Fans at Highlander Stadium will notice a new sound system this fall amid the Friday night lights, thanks to fundraising from the Highland Park Sports Club.
Crime
Preston Hollow Crime Reports Aug. 7-13
Reckless drivers, not-so-sneaky shoplifters, and car burglars plague the Preston Hollow Crime Reports for Aug. 7-13.
Highland Park ISD Back to School 2023
Highland Park ISD students returned to class Aug. 15.
The New Face of Cleft Palate Care
For guys like Joaquin Phoenix, Stacy Keach, or Tom Brokaw, the scars from cleft lip or cleft palate surgeries only add to the allure of their individuality.
HP Girls Run to Victory in Season Opener
The Highland Park girls started the cross country season in fast form by winning a team title at the Plano ISD Invitational meet on Saturday
Bruce Wood Dance Announces New Season
The dance company, directed by Gayle Halperin of University Park, will feature in-person dance productions, intensives, and artistic collaborations in its 2023-2024 season.
Beth Van Duyne Visits Ventana
Rep. Beth Van Duyne visited the senior living community on July 31.
Dallas ISD Buses Introduce Safety Technology Upgrades
Parents and guardians will also be able to see their students’ bus route and live location when they download Edulog. Other features include the ability to receive push notifications with information about delays, route changes, and arrival times.
Medical City Dallas Names New CMO
Dr. Alan Harmatz started Aug. 16.
Anchor Sushi Bar Opens in Preston Royal
The sushi restaurant opened Aug. 14 in the former longtime Cantina Laredo space in the Preston Royal shopping center.
Voices
Special Spaces: Casitas a Smart Option For Adding Room, Property Value
Translated as “small house” in Spanish, casitas are smaller, self-contained structures on a property or estate, separate from the main home.
Pastor, Rabbi Author Book About Living Bravely in Difficult Times
The Rev. Neil Thomas leads Dallas’ Cathedral of Hope, southeast of Love Field.