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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Short-Term Rental Ban Awaits Council Action
The City Plan Commission voted in favor of only allowing short-term rentals in districts that typically allow lodging uses (not including single-family or multi-family residential districts), but council members will get the final say.
Jesuit, HP, Swimmers Qualify for State
Jesuit Dallas junior William Savarese advanced to the Class 6A state swimming meet in two events after dominant performances at the Region II meet on Tuesday.
HP Girls Complete Perfect Season in 7-6A
After a 14-0 district season, Highland Park will prepare for a Class 6A Region I bi-district playoff matchup against Arlington Martin next week.
Meet Highland Park’s ‘Mayor for a Day’
The Highland Park town council had a new ring leader Feb. 7: Armstrong Elementary School kindergartener Kennedy Wallace.
Society
Out & About: Dallas Arboretum’s Great Contributors Award Dinner
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden honored Laura Bush and Kay Bailey Hutchison during its Great Contributors Awards dinner on Nov. 15.
Society
Out & About: Crystal Charity Ball ‘Splendido Italiano’ Gala
The Crystal Charity Ball celebrated its milestone 70th anniversary with a grand “Splendido Italiano”-themed gala Dec. 3, complete with a fountain for tossing coins and making wishes.
Scots Pin Down 10 Regional Qualifiers
Individual milestones and team accomplishments highlighted a solid showing for Highland Park wrestlers at the District 5-6A tournament.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports Jan. 30-Feb. 5
A theater tool thief, careless drivers and more plague the Park Cities Crime Reports from Jan. 30 to Feb. 5.
Edgemere Senior Living and the Siebs: A New Chapter
Carl and Rose Marie Siebs have traveled all over the world, from Europe to Asia.
Lady Scots Get on Track With Dual Meet
The Highland Park girls opened their competitive track and field season on Feb. 3 with a dual meet against Waxahachie at Germany Park.
Voices
Kersten Rettig: A First Class Trip to New Zealand Minus the Jet Lag
“I figured if I cannot be in New Zealand, I may as well bring some New Zealand to me,” said Chef Toby Archibald.
Singer Says It’s Not ‘Too Late’ to Choose Yourself
While many will focus on the joys of love this Valentine’s Day, Highland Park native Erin Duvall looks to the other side of the coin and shares her perspective on heartbreak in her new song, “Too Little, Too Late.”
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Bullish on Sculpture
The unmistakably male buffalo statue at PlainsCapital Bank in Snider Plaza has proved to be an attention-grabber.
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The Peggy Sue Smoker Lives On, Comes to the Rescue
Peggy Sue Smoker, the 5,000-pound Oyler rotisserie smoker that cranked out tons of barbecue during her career at Snider Plaza’s Peggy Sue BBQ and her owner, Benchmark Bank, came through in a big way this holiday season.
HP LitFest Gearing UP for 27th Year
Highland Park High School is gearing up to celebrate all things language during the 27th-annual Highland Park Literary Festival “LitFest.”