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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Ursuline, Parish Take Home Tennis Titles
Thanks to its depth in doubles, Ursuline claimed the 6A girls team title at the TAPPS state tennis tournament, which concluded on Tuesday in Waco.
Society
Out & About: Broadway Dallas Gala
More than 350 Dallas leaders, philanthropists, and art lovers came together for the gala, which featured a full performance of Moulin Rouge! The Musical and raised $870,000.
General
Grant Halliburton Young Pros Hosting Bet on Hope Casino Night
Grant Halliburton Foundation Young Professionals or GHF YP, will host its first fundraiser, Bet on Hope: Casino Night from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. April 20 at The Hall on Dragon (1500 Hall St.).
Society
Out & About: House of DIFFA Jacket Auction Collection Preview
House of DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS) recently hosted a preview of the luxury jacket auction collection ahead of the main event May 13.
Society
Out & About: Crystal Charity Ball Theme Reveal Party
Art collectors Betsy and Jim Sowell opened their home for the reveal party, where ball chair Angie Kadesky and decorations chair Kim Hex revealed the “Masterpieces in the Making” theme.
New Beginnings on Television, Tropical Salad on the Table
Springtime is filled with new beginnings. In North Texas, pale green leaves unfurl on trees and bushes, green sprigs of grass overtake dry winter lawns, and mounds of pink, red, and white azaleas burst into bloom, lining walkways, boulevards, and gardens.
Mother-Daughter Duo Opening Sugar & Sage Bakery
Alison and Ashley Sage Weinstein are gearing up to open a bakery on Lovers Lane across from Highland Park High School this month with the help of some well-known chefs.
Camps
Summer Camps Bolster Essential Life Skills
As parents, we work fast and furious with college advisers to help our children get that competitive edge, get into that prestigious college, land the perfect job, and be successful in all they do.
Chapman Leads HP Boys at Regional Meet
Highland Park will send its entire boys gymnastics team, as well as four girls, to state after a strong showing at the Region I meet.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports April 10-16
A delivery scammer, window breaks, and a bicycle thief plague the Park Cities Crime Reports for April 10-16.
Hockaday Athletes Finalize Commitments
Fifteen Hockaday seniors across nine sports were honored for their college commitments during a recent ceremony at the school.
UP Elementary Principal Announces Retirement
University Park Elementary principal Candi Judd will retire effective at the end of the 2022-2023 school year after about seven years as principal and more than 30 years in education.
Sunderman’s CUES Automates Employee Recognition Program
In his latest venture, minor league baseball player turned entrepreneur Nick Sunderman aims to help other businesses consistently celebrate employee successes.
Voices
Letter to the Editor
I think we should fine people who are littering from their cars. I have seen multiple drivers roll down their windows and dump trash out.
Scots Rally to Top Rangers in Thriller
Highland Park passed one of its biggest tests of the lacrosse season on Friday with a thrilling 9-7 road win over defending state champion Jesuit Dallas.