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
HP Shuts Down Lone Star in 12-5A Opener
Highland Park cruised to a 46-25 win over Frisco Lone Star in its District 12-5A girls basketball opener on Tuesday.
Sports
Gophers Hold Off Late Rally by Scots
After riding an offensive surge to three wins in tournament play the weekend of Dec. 6-7, Highland Park returned home and suffered a 53-50 defeat against Class 6A power Grand Prairie on Monday.
Food
New York Bakery Opens in University Park
Maman, a New York-based, French-inspired café and bakery, has opened in The Plaza at Preston Center.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports Dec. 1-7
Frosty weather didn’t put a chill on criminal activity in this week’s Park Cities Crime Reports.
Community
Collection of Memories Helps Bradfield Mark Centennial Year
Bradfield parent teacher association president Kamela Aboussie was cleaning out junk in the school’s cabinets when she found a treasure.
News
No DART in Highland Park?
Highland Park voters are slated to decide in May whether to continue the town’s membership in the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system.
News
UP Council Honors Snider Plaza Favorite
The University Park city council celebrated a local restaurant and advanced several major infrastructure items during its Dec. 2 meeting, beginning with a proclamation honoring the 30th anniversary of Half Shells.
Community
Support UP Businesses With Miracle Mile Holiday Passport
Grab your Miracle Mile passport now through Jan. 15 to support local businesses and score holiday discounts and promotions!
Community
Toy Drive Honors Heaven’s 27
This holiday season, spread a little extra holiday cheer by participating in a toy drive to honor the legacies of Heaven’s 27.
Sports
HP Volleyball Coach Receives Coach of the Year Honor
The Lady Scots volleyball team is celebrating another big win, and this one belongs to its coach.
Schools
Congratulations National Merit Semifinalists
People Newspapers salutes the 2026 National Merit Semifinalists from schools we cover for achieving a status earned by fewer than 1 percent of high school seniors nationwide.
Sports
HP Athletes to Continue Careers in College Programs
Twenty-two HP seniors were recognized for finalizing their collegiate athletic plans during a National Signing Day ceremony on Nov. 12.
Sports
Rangers Race Past HP in Playoff Shootout
Frisco Lone Star ended Highland Park’s season with a dazzling offensive display on Friday in the Class 5A Division I state quarterfinals.
Sports
Parish Holds Off Lions for TAPPS Crown
Parish Episcopal won an unexpected defensive battle against Plano Prestonwood on Friday in the TAPPS Division I championship game.
Community
Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Honors 2026 Debutantes
This holiday season, the DSOL celebrated the 2026 debutantes with a dinner at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center.