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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Hill Country Flood 2025
Siblings Deliver Lemonade Stand Funds to Kerr County
Siblings Charlotte, Walker, and Olivia Norwood have gone a long way and made a big difference thanks to their little lemonade stand at the corner of Southwestern Boulevard and Hillcrest Avenue.
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PH Residents Oppose Changes to Trash Pickup
Grassroots efforts gain traction, including a petition with over 9,600 signatures, the appearance of protest yard signs, and a dedicated opposition website
Events
Preston Royal Library to Celebrate National Hobbit Day
Guests can enjoy a costume contest, Lord of the Rings-themed crafts, and other Middle-earth-inspired activities
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Patriots, Trojans Aim To Improve
Four wins might not seem like much. But for Thomas Jefferson, those 2024 victories — one of which was awarded retroactively by forfeit — matched its total from the past seven years combined and resulted in the team’s best season in almost a decade.
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Fans Bring Home Blue Back Seats, Lifetime of Memories
Looking for the best seat in Highlander Stadium? It could be in a neighbor’s garage, office, bedroom, or courtyard.
St. Mark’s 6 Takeaways Trip Greenhill
The Lions grabbed four interceptions and pounced on two fumbles to run away from Greenhill.
Got Milk? Apparently Not: A Nutty Take on Beverages
Milk is the perfect food. As babies — although we weren’t consulted — we relied on milk to grow and develop. In case you didn’t know, milk is rich in protein, calcium and Vitamin D. The source is natural and derives from (mostly) contended cows.
Randall, Defense Lead Scots Past Jesuit
The Scots used four interceptions to complement a stellar offensive performance by Buck Randall during a 42-14 win over Jesuit on Friday.
HP to Close Blocks of Mockingbird, Auburndale
Highland Park will fully close the 3400 block of Mockingbird Lane and 5500 block of Auburndale Avenue to through traffic from Monday, Sept. 15, to Friday, Sept. 19, while the town completes critical utility and drainage work.
HPISD Board Approves Tax Rate Reduction
HPISD’s Board of Trustees voted to reduce the district’s tax rate to $0.8347 per $100 valuation on Aug. 26, a 3.71% reduction from last year’s rate of $0.8669.
Society
Party Hopping
Join us as we take a look back at some standout moments from community celebrations to fundraising events.
Mad for Plaid Campaign Raises $1.8 Million for HPISD
The Highland Park Education Foundation presented a $1.8 million gift to Highland Park ISD during the Aug. 26 board meeting.
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HP, Jesuit Itching for Full Game Action
Scots and Rangers glad for chance to play complete games in Week 3 of the 2025 season.
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Black, Hillner Lead Youthful but Promising Knights
The future is now for Covenant, which will see freshmen and sophomores comprise about two-thirds of its roster this year.
They’re Adorable! (Unless You’re an Avid Gardener)
They’re cute. They’re cuddly. And their fluffy tails, perky ears, and twitchy noses have given Park Cities residents even more reasons to say “aww” this summer.