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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Crime
Police: Man Shot In Preston Center Area
Dallas police say a security guard shot May 19 in the 8200 block of Westchester Drive (the western part of Preston Center) was taken to a hospital in critical condition and later died.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports May 15-21
A blush bandit and a vehicle thief plague the Park Cities Crime Reports for May 15-21.
Dallas ISD Summer Breeze Registration Closes June 5
The program includes full-day programming through June and July for students to connect with peers, engage in rigorous tasks, accelerate learning, and improve social and emotional wellbeing.
‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ Comes to Dallas
Aaron Sorkin’s new play based on Harper Lee’s classic novel is playing until May 28 at the Music Hall at Fair Park.
Camps
Camp John Marc a Family Legacy
Started in 1991, Camp John Marc partners with area pediatric hospitals to serve children, teens, and families with chronic illnesses and other special needs.
Strong Spring Has HP Confident for Fall
As it enters a second season in District 7-6A, Highland Park hopes a repeat of its regular-season success can translate into a deeper postseason run.
Crime
Police Respond to Shooting on Central Expressway Service Road Near Park Lane
Dallas police say two were shot on the northbound North Central Expressway service road near Park Lane May 18.
Faith
Faith Friday: Temple Emanu-El Hosting Turn It! An Evening of Torah and Art
Temple Emanu-El will host Turn It! An Evening of Torah and Art from 7-9 p.m. May 25.
Flashy but Fun, Simmons Sees Green in His Major Dreams
Brooks Simmons is easy to spot on the golf course. If you don’t notice the colorful attire, you might be drawn to his funky swing.
Society
Out & About: TACA Silver Cup Award Luncheon
The Arts Community Alliance’s 45th TACA Silver Cup Award Luncheon May 3 at the Omni Dallas Hotel raised more than $700,000.
Preston Hollow Students Compete in Dallas ISD Chess Tournament
Thomas Jefferson High School and Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy hosted students from 104 schools for the district’s first multi-location elementary chess tournament.
DPD: Motorcyclist Killed In Crash on Central Expressway
Dallas police say a motorcyclist was killed May 18 after being hit by a vehicle while stalled on northbound Central Expressway at Southwestern Boulevard.
Good Shepherd Hosts 2nd-Annual Poetry Slam
Dean Gafford, Miles Hendricks, and Levi Secker took home first place for their poem, “Fast Food.”
ESD Parents Donate $2M to Endow Campus Leadership
The Parents’ Association gifted the funds to further students’ academic excellence by endowing the associate head of school position as part of the ESD 2030 strategic plan.
Hockaday Debate Wins Runner-Up at International Competition
The team members — Sanika Agarwalla, Diya Hegde, Sidney Murray, Aarnah Kurella, Ariana Wang, and Evita Nino — competed in New York City on an all-expenses-paid trip and earned a $3,500 prize.