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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News
Park Cities Faith Leaders Call on Residents to Support DART
Ahead of votes in both Highland Park and University Park regarding continued membership in Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), a group of Park Cities interfaith clergy are calling on residents to support the transit agency.
Food
Speaking of Tasty: The Lingua Franca of Food
The Thursday night after Dallas’ four-day ice and snow-related shutdown, 57,000 other people in my neighborhood and I decided to go for Mexican food.
Home
Superb First Impressions: Essential Items for the Perfect Foyer
Foyers and entryways are important areas of the home that often go overlooked. Not only are they a landing strip where you transition from public to private life, but they also set the mood and color scheme for the whole house.
Business
IKEA To Open At Shops at Park Lane Soon
The popular Swedish furniture retailer also known for serving up meatballs, has an opening date for its store planned at the Shops at Park Lane.
Community
Change on the Menu For Holmes Aquatic Center
Poolgoers in University Park will see change on the menu in the 2026 season at the Holmes Aquatic Center.
News
May Municipal Elections Take Shape in the Park Cities
The candidate filing period for municipal races in the Park Cities has passed. The May 2 elections will bring changes to local government, as well as the opportunity to weigh in on Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) membership.
Crime
Preston Hollow Crime Reports Feb. 23-March 1
Property stolen from Preston Hollow vehicles topped this week’s crime reports.
Schools
HPISD to Restrict Personal Laptops for Next School Year
Highland Park ISD students will no longer be able to use personal laptops on campus during the school day starting in the 2026-2027 school year to comply wth a new state law.
Living
A Senior’s Guide to Staying Sharp
An enhanced perspective, increased wisdom, and elevated self-confidence often come to mind when we think about how growing older affects our emotional and intellectual well-being.
Schools
Finding History in the Hallways
Greenhill School redefines remarkable women during its diamond anniversary
News
Election Results in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow
Voting hours in Dallas County were extended to 9 p.m. on Tuesday amid confusion about the requirement that voters head to their assigned precinct on Election Day.
News
HP Town Council Discusses Horse-Drawn Carriages
The Highland Park Town Council reviewed how much horse-drawn carriage vendors ponied up to the city in 2025 during a study session on March 3.
News
Proven Leader Fills Key Town of HP Role
Experienced municipal leader Letecia McNatt has been appointed director of policy development and strategic initiatives for the Town of Highland Park.
News
Proven Leader to Fill Key Town of HP Role
HP Announces New Director of Policy Development and Strategic Initiatives.