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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Park Cities Teen Sharpens Fencing Skills on World Stage
While millions watched swimmers, gymnasts, and runners at the 2016 Rio Olympics, 9-year-old Silas Choi became fixated on fencing.
Voices
Kersten Rettig: Jim Severson Keeps Hope in His Heart
The 65-year-old chef/owner was diagnosed with stage IV prostate cancer 16 years ago and was given three-to-five years to live.
Scholarship Namesake Mary Dillard Still an Inspiration
Though she hasn’t taught in Highland Park ISD since 2000, Mary Katherine Harris Dillard remains an avid fan of her former students.
HP Girls Stay Perfect in District Play
The jump in classification hasn’t looked difficult thus far for Highland Park, which continues to make a strong case as a District 7-6A title contender.
Sharpshooting Scots Ground Cards in 7-6A
Another offensive showcase by Highland Park led to an 82-34 romp over Irving MacArthur as the Scots extended their District 7-6A winning streak to five games.
UP City Council OKs Parking Lot Lighting Near HPHS
The University Park City Council Jan. 3 approved an ordinance to allow for parking lot lighting for the lots along Lovers Lane and Hyer Street near Highland Park High School in hopes of better accommodating student athletics and other activities.
Faith
Faith Friday: SMAA Hosting Epiphany Lessons and Carols Service
Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church will host an Epiphany lessons and carols service at 4 p.m. Jan. 22.
Seasons 52, Dreamscape Close at NorthPark
Seasons 52, a grill and wine bar restaurant known for healthy menu items, and Dreamscape, a virtual reality experience inside the AMC have both closed at NorthPark Center since the start of the new year.
HP Town Council Reviews Financial, Investment Reports to Start 2023
The Highland Park Town Council spent its first study session of 2023 reviewing the financial and investment reports for the period ending Sept. 30, 2022.
Society
PH Neighbor Named Catch Up & Read President, CEO
Carol Pierce Goglia previously served as president and strategic impact advisor at United to Learn.
One Dead After Crash on LBJ Freeway Near Hillcrest Road
Dallas police and fire officials say the driver of a FedEx 18-wheeler died in a crash that happened about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday on eastbound LBJ Freeway near Hillcrest Road.
Soccer Season to Kick Off at HP Classic
The three-day, round-robin event at Highlander Stadium will include three games apiece for boys and girls teams on the first weekend of the regular season.
New Ownership For Amore Italian
Bill Sheahan, who took over Snider Plaza Antiques in Dec. 2019 after Allan and Martha Woodcook retired, assumed ownership of the space housing the restaurant on Jan. 1.
Crime
Preston Hollow Crime Reports Dec. 26-Jan. 1
Construction site thieves, under-the-influence shoppers, and a stolen license plate appear in the Preston Hollow Crime Reports for Dec. 26-Jan. 1.
Koch Appointed to County Criminal District Court
J.J. Koch, former Dallas County Commissioner for District No. 2, will serve in this new role until Dec. 31, 2024, or when his successor is elected.