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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Sports
Lady Scots Hope First Volleyball Title Won’t be the Last
Highland Park has come close before. But making history takes a special combination of talent, strategy, resilience, and performance.
Living
The Reality of Pig Butchering Scams
If you receive an unexpected message from a stranger offering investment advice, delete it immediately.
Living
Reflecting as a Community — 2025 in the Park Cities
This year, our streets wore green ribbons — gentle reminders of the heartache that touched our community when six young girls from our neighborhood were lost at Camp Mystic and when others succumbed to the quiet despair of suicide.
Business
Late Burger House Co-Owner Left ‘The Most’ Memories
As the oldest continuously operating restaurant in the Park Cities, it has the most history of selling the most unpretentious menu items prepared by some of the most beloved restaurant owners and staff.
News
Blue Carpet Centennial, Janet Jackson Magic
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas celebrated its 100th anniversary, with civic leaders, philanthropists, and local celebrities flocking to Fair Park for the event
Schools
MIS Students Warm Hearts With ‘Frozen Jr.’
There was magic both on and off the stage during the December production of Frozen Jr. at McCulloch Intermediate School.
Living
SMU Study Explores How Imagining Regret Can Drive Action
A new study suggests that imagining how you might feel after skipping a flu shot might be key to actually getting one.
Community
Former President Bush Leads Warrior Ride Pack
Gathering coincided with George W. Bush Institute veteran advocacy events
Crime
Preston Hollow Crime Reports Dec. 22-28
The fraudulent use of identification cards and credit cards made headlines during the busy holiday shopping week.
Crime
Preston Hollow Crime Reports Dec. 16-21
Theft of property including several motor vehicles plagued this week’s crime report.
Events
Favorites of 2025: Pioneer Woman Shares Recipes, Stories
Managing editor Sarah Hodges learned to cook from the Pioneer Woman. This article about Ree Drummond’s talk at the George W. Bush Presidential Center was one of her favorites of 2025.
Schools
Taking the WrAP
Highland Park ISD has introduced a new tool to help students sharpen their writing skills — the WrAP, short for Writing Assessment Program, by ERB.
Schools
HPHS Teachers Create Best in Class Hype Video
Highland Park’s sports teams scored some wins this season, but when it comes to hype videos, they’ve all been outplayed.
News
AI Trash Trucks Spill the Dirt on City Code Violations
Goal set to spot code violations such as illegal dumping, overgrown lots, graffiti
Sports
HP Guard’s Perimeter Prowess Has Given Defenses Nightmares
A year ago, Highland Park guard Canon Wyatt was known primarily for his pinpoint perimeter accuracy on the basketball court.