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
More from Events
Dr. Mike Rockwood Named Lone HPISD Superintendent Finalist
The Highland Park ISD board of trustees March 27 named Lake Dallas ISD Superintendent Dr. Mike Rockwood as the lone finalist for the top job in Highland Park ISD.
HPISD’s New Digitarium Offers Constellation of STEAM Resources
Highland Park ISD’s Pierce Planetarium’s new expansion offers a whole new world of immersive, digital educational resources.
Marker Commemorates MLK’s 1966 Speech at SMU
Members of SMU’s student senate invited the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. to speak on campus in 1966.
McGough, Rangers Advance in Playoffs
Noah McGough’s tiebreaking goal in the closing minutes lifted Jesuit Dallas to a 2-1 win over Arlington Sam Houston in the 6A soccer playoffs on Friday.
Stammel, Webster Continue Mound Mastery
Highland Park has earned four straight shutouts to start 7-6A play. The hitting has been impressive, but the pitching has been sensational.
Lady Scots Roll Past Lamar in Playoffs
Highland Park earned its 13th consecutive win by shutting out Arlington Lamar 5-0 in a Class 6A Region I bi-district game on Friday in Mansfield.
HP Surges Past Irving in 7-6A Softball
Highland Park continued its offensive onslaught against the rest of District 7-6A during a pair of softball victories this week.
Ruff, Morris Power Hillcrest Past WTW
Hillcrest used a five-run fourth inning to pull away for an 11-1 victory over rival W.T. White in a District 11-5A baseball game on Friday.
Voices
Food News: Chicken, Cookies, CAVA, and More
Food writer Kersten Rettig outlines some of the latest menu updates and restaurant openings in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow.
Not Just Dance: Preston of the Park Cities Residents Enjoy a Green Day
Young students from the McLane School of Irish Dance in Richardson came to the senior living community and put on a St. Patrick’s Day performance capable of making those who missed it green with envy.
Faith
Faith Friday: Congregation Tiferet Israel Hosts Annual Dallas Kosher Chili Cookoff
Congregation Tiferet Israel hosted the annual Dallas Kosher Chili Cookoff March 19.
Lady Scots Take Momentum Into Playoffs
As usual for the state’s most decorated program, Highland Park seems to be peaking just as the girls soccer playoffs roll around.
UP City Council OKs Contract For Curtis Park Playground Equipment
The University Park City Council March 21 approved a $472,563 contract with Whirlix Design to replace the playground equipment at Curtis Park.
Real Talk: Meg Beaird
Preston Hollow resident Meg Beaird, a former pediatric nurse, turned to real estate, becoming an agent 11 years ago.
Crime
Preston Hollow Crime Reports March 13-19
An abandoned car, unwelcome guests, and a few car burglaries appear in the Preston Hollow Crime Reports for March 13-19.