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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55 Seventy Hopes To Be Destination For All Things Wine
Highland Park alumnus, serial entrepreneur, and wine enthusiast Tommy Shuey has opened a new, member-only wine club in Preston Center.
Legal Troubles Vex Vandelay CEO Hunter Pond
Legal battles are on the “menu” for Vandelay Hospitality Group CEO Hunter Pond.
Scots Split Games at Opening Tournament
After starting with two wins, Highland Park dropped its final three games at the 380 Invitational baseball tournament over the weekend.
HP Rally Falls Short in Playoff Defeat
Plano held off Highland Park 61-54 in a Class 6A Region I area round playoff game at Moody Coliseum, ending HP’s eight-game winning streak and its season.
HP Soccer Teams Sweep Past MacArthur
Highland Park remained undefeated atop the District 7-6A girls soccer standings with a 4-1 road win over Irving MacArthur on Friday.
Voices
Kersten Rettig: Restaurant Openings, Closings, and Awardees
It’s been a minute since we’ve had a restaurant scene update. Let’s jump right in.
Lauro Honored as 7-6A Girls Hoops MVP
A perfect run through the District 7-6A girls basketball schedule led to numerous individual postseason accolades for Highland Park.
Hackberry Creek Renovation Design to Commence
This design will include Hackberry Creek corridor improvements, roadway improvements at Beverly Drive and Miramar Avenue, and transforming the Prather Park tennis court to a pickleball court.
Society
Community Partners of Dallas Announces New President, CEO
Joanna Clarke will assume the position June 1.
Sudie L. Williams, George B. Dealey Schools Recognized as Top in DFW
Children at Risk, a research and advocacy organization dedicated to addressing the root causes of poor public policies affecting children, recognized two Preston Hollow-area public schools as DFW’s top schools.
General
UP City Council Mulls “Miracle Mile” Plans
The University Park city council and city staff explored options for the stretch of Lovers Lane between the Dallas North Tollway and Douglas Avenue known as the Miracle Mile at the Feb. 21 city council meeting.
Faith
Faith Friday: Prestoncrest Church of Christ Fajita Fundraiser
Prestoncrest Church of Christ’s youth group is hosting a fajita fundraiser lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 26 at the church at 6022 Preston Crest Lane.
Voices
Editor’s Inbox: Mustangs, Dinos, and Mardi Gras
Unlike SMU paleontologist Louis L. Jacobs, I’ve never visited New Orleans on Fat Tuesday to see one of the exquisite suits of Chief Shaka Zulu, an internationally recognized master of Black Masking suit design.
Batters Up: Scots Hope Experience Will Fuel Improvement on Diamond
Injuries and inconsistency might have derailed Highland Park’s hopes for a deep playoff run last season, but those struggles could yield some dividends this spring.
SMU Names First Female Meadows Museum Director
Amanda W. Dotseth will assume the permanent role of the Linda P. and William A. Custard Director of the Meadows Museum March 1.