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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Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports Aug. 18-24
Thieves, porch plunderers, and reckless roadsters ran amok in the Park Cities in this week’s Crime Reports.
Get a Sneak Peak at Football Season
Find out more about the faces on the field this year and what to expect from area teams in People Newspapers’ football previews. The previews are available inside the September issues of Park Cities People and Preston Hollow People, which will be delivered to homes this week.
Support the Highland Belles This Football Season
The award-winning drill team will kick off the first game of the season on Aug. 29 with its 43rd annual spaghetti supper, raffle, and online auction.
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Proud of His Cameroonian Heritage, Ebeke Forges Success
Ben Ebeke might be a quick study, or maybe he’s just smart. Whatever the reason, he’s picked up the complexities of football faster than most.
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2025 Highland Park Opponents
Will Highland Park make it to another state championship game? Take a look at this year’s opponents to make your prediction.
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Scots’ Runner-up Finish Fuels This Year’s Hunger
Almost nine months later, Highland Park still feels the sting of coming so close and falling just short.
Schools
Dallas ISD Implements Athletic Event Safety Guidelines
Requirements apply to all district athletic facilities, including pools, gymnasiums, stadiums
Stick With Band or Graduate With Honors?
The Highland Park ISD board of trustees has approved policy changes that will make it possible for high-performing students to explore their interests in the arts and athletics without taking a GPA hit.
Schools
Program Allows Free Meals for All Students to Continue
CEP allows eligible schools to serve free meals to all students regardless of income
SMU Recognizes Connection to University Park
There are some new recruits wearing Mustangs jerseys, but these team players are known more for their communication skills than their speed down the stretch and shoulder tackles.
Announcements
Robin Alexandria Galloway and Samuel Morgan Stewart to Wed in March Ceremony
The Honorable Donna Galloway and Mr. Neal Galloway of Stuttgart, Arkansas, is pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Robin Alexandria Galloway, to Samuel Morgan Stewart, son of Mrs. Diana and Mr. Eric Johnsen Stewart of Dallas, Texas.
Society
Party Hopping
Join us as we take a look back at some standout moments from community celebrations to fundraising events.
Cafeteria Manager Retires Leaving Legacy of Love
Joan Bayes knew as soon as she started managing the busy Highland Park High School cafeteria in 1991 that the role would be a perfect fit.
Evan’s Meat Market Has Closed
A neighborhood staple known for its premium meats, Louisiana-inspired po’boys, Cajun sides, and warm hospitality, has closed.
UP Residents Can Resume Normal Water Use
Repairs to the booster pump station at Germany Park are complete, and University Park residents no longer need to limit their water use, the city of University Park wrote in an Aug. 20 email.