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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Little Mayor Fills Top Job in UP
Eva Rugg may be a second grader at Bradfield Elementary, but she wasn’t too little to be a big help at the May 20 University Park City Council meeting.
In Case You Missed It
Parent Appeals Forfeiture of HP Soccer Championship
If the UIL’s State Executive Committee accepts her argument, its decision would both restore Highland Park’s title and alter no pass no play policies across Texas.
Preston Hollow Crime Reports May 13-18
Theft of property from homes and vehicles plagued this week’s crime news.
‘Preston Hollow People’ Applauds
Regina Montoya and Paul Coggins for being honored with CASA’s Caroline Rose Hunt Cherish the Children Award and Chris Heinbaugh and Jeanne Johnson Phillips for their appointments to the Board of Directors of the Dallas Economic Development Corporation.
Camps
Rock Climbing Camp Rocks!!
Last summer, I went to music camp, tennis camp, Roblox camp, and Minecraft camp.
Society
DIFFA Dreamstate Wows Guests at Annual Gala
Surprise guest Erykah Badu presents B. Åkerlund the Candy Long Excellence in Fashion Award
HP Board Honors Student Athletes, Leaders
It’s been a winning year for Highland Park ISD both on and off the field, and May 13 was a busy evening of recognitions for the district’s board of trustees.
Camps
My Child Is at Sleep Away Camp: What About Me?
You’ve spent weeks preparing, labeling clothes, triple-checking packing lists, and reassuring your camper that they’ll have the best time ever. And now, the house is quiet. So… what to do?
Where to Start with Window Treatments: Drapes and Curtains
Choosing window treatments can be a daunting part of the interior design process, but with these guidelines and tips, it can also be fun.
Announcements
Shilo Brooks Named President of Bush Presidential Center
Brooks, who will begin his duties on September 2, 2025, succeeds Ken Hersh, who previously announced his intention to retire after nine years in this role.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports May 12-18
Thieves, burglars, and vandals had bad intentions and, in one case, worse aim in this week’s Park Cities crime reports.
Real Talk: Lee Koons
Lee Koons and his wife, Shelby, live in his childhood home in University Park, making their boys the fifth generation to live on Purdue Street and attend Highland Park Presbyterian Church.
New Ranger Family Finds a Second Home in University Park
Soon after MLB player Joc Pederson signed a 2-year contract with the Rangers in December 2024, he and wife, Kelsey, began looking for a new family home in University Park.
Scheffler Takes Third Major Title at PGA
The former HP standout remains on top of the golf world after cruising to his third career major win on Sunday at the PGA Championship in Charlotte.
Youth Advisory Commission Gives UP Council Annual Update
Senior officers in University Park’s Youth Advisory Commission told city leaders about their work volunteering at community events, attending the Youth Town Hall, and learning from city staffers during the University Park city council’s May 6 meeting.