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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UP Taking 2023 Citizen of the Year Nominations
The search for the city of University Park’s 2023 Citizen of the Year is underway.
Taylor Frank Named President of Eiseman Jewels
Taylor Frank will take over as president of Eiseman Jewels, which will celebrate 60 years this fall.
Voices
Kersten Rettig: Celebrate Mom With a Picnic in a Park
There’s something about dining in the open air that’s sophisticated and simple at the same time.
Faith
Faith Friday: Blessing of the Pets at Northaven UMC
Northaven United Methodist Church will host a Blessing of the Pets at 2 p.m. April 30.
House of the Month: 14250 Chaparral Lane, Roanoke
Just 20 minutes from Dallas and Fort Worth, the multi-use Roanoke Ranch is ideal for corporate retreats and as a vacation home, event space, private workspace, and more.
Crime
Preston Hollow Crime Reports April 17-23
A pilfered package, reckless drivers, and car burglars appear in the Preston Hollow Crime Reports for April 17-23.
HP Duo Falls in Semis in 6A State Tennis
The Highland Park tandem of Leo Hall and Carl Newell reached the semifinals before falling at the UIL state tennis tournament on Tuesday in San Antonio.
Crime
Former Dallas ISD Employee Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charges
A Dallas County District Attorney’s office spokesperson confirmed John Lentz pleaded guilty to child pornography charges.
Kevin Lee to Join Haynes and Boone After Graduation From SMU
SMU law student Kevin Lee, whose journey has taken him from being unhoused after a snowstorm left the home he shared with his mother as a teenager in Pittsburgh uninhabitable to studying at SMU’s Dedman School of Law, graduates May 13. Afterward, he’s secured a job as a business litigation lawyer at Dallas law firm Haynes and Boone.
HP Sophomore Making Solo Trip to State
Highland Park sophomore Brooks Simmons will make his second appearance at the UIL state golf tournament next month.
DUC Brings Home Gold from State Regatta
Dallas United Crew, which includes several athletes from the Park Cities, shined at the recent Texas State Rowing Championships in Waco.
Obituaries
Ted Bernstein Dies at 90
Holocaust survivor and Temple Emanu-El member Ted Bernstein died April 19 at 90.
Northaven Trail to Celebrate This Weekend
Celebrate Your Northaven Trail will include biking, dog walking, an open house, and prairie rewilding.
After Three Fires (So Far) Valley View Demolition Continues
More than a year after the closure of Valley View Mall’s last remaining tenant, an AMC theater, demolition of what’s left of the building has gained added urgency.
Lady Scots Ready for Postseason Return
After a record-setting regular season, Highland Park began its softball playoff run this week with a Class 6A Region I bi-district series against Arlington Martin.