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Skybox Datacenters Marks 10 Years
In a room festooned with golden balloons and glowing signs, employees, customers, and partners raised flutes of champagne to celebrate Skybox Datacenters’ ten-year anniversary in late May.
MAPS’ Playhouse ‘More Than Just a Jungle Gym’
Yvette Hightower’s Moody Advanced Professional Studies environmental architecture class at Highland Park High School is closing the academic year by building a playhouse for Dallas CASA’s Parade of Playhouses.
Shenandoah Place Renovation to Preserve Oglesby’s Modernist Design
The Shenandoah Place condominiums, a 14-unit complex on Hillcrest Avenue, was built in 1980 by influential Dallas modernist architect Enslie “Bud” Oglesby.
Society
Dallas Black Dance Theatre to Host Annual BIG Dance
The event, themed "Motown Sound," will bring glamour, music, and philanthropy wrapped up as a vibrant dance party.
Former Dancers Fondly Remember Bill Atkinson
For 54 years, Bill Atkinson and his wife, Ann Etgen, trained generations of ballerinas in their studio on Hillcrest Avenue.
Society
Sky Ranch Benefactor Mack Pogue Remembered, Honored
After a 2006 fire destroyed the main ministry building at the Sky Ranch in Van, Mack Pogue helped the camp rebuild.
HP Senior Athletes Span Globe for College Competition
Highland Park has a lengthy history of producing college-ready pitchers and shortstops, and both are part of this year’s class of signees.
New HP Indoor Drumline Brings Home Championship
Last year, Highland Park didn’t have an indoor drumline. This year, its performers brought home a championship.
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For Harris, Retirement Leaves a Therapeutic Legacy
Jay Harris has 28 state championship rings, two Hall of Fame plaques, one teacher of the year award, and too many cherished memories to count.
Power of Community Helps Neighbors in the Dark
In the wake of May 28's storm, power was patchy and hotel rooms booked fast, but there was no shortage of helping hands in the Park Cities.
Destructive Storms Deplete Community’s Blood Supply
Carter BloodCare is urging all eligible donors — especially those with blood type O negative — to help replenish the community blood supply by donating this week.