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Council Celebrates 40th, Woman’s Garden Turns 25
A Woman’s Garden at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is turning 25.
HP Girls Race to Third in Round Rock
The Highland Park girls finished third in the team standings against elite competition at the McNeil Invitational cross country meet on Saturday.
UP City Council Approves FY2023 Budget
The University Park city council recently approved the fiscal year 2023 budget, a related ordinance levying the fiscal year 2023 property tax rate, and more.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports Sept. 19-25
Pricey accessories pilfered, car break ins, and more plague the Park Cities Crime Reports for Sept. 19-25.
EarthX to Celebrate Half Earth Day With Immersive Film Premiere
EarthX and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra are working together for the U.S. premiere of The Way of the Rain — The Hope for Earth through a performance combining orchestra, chorus, film, art, and spoken word.
SMU Alumni Pledge $15 Million to Ford Stadium End Zone Project
SMU may not have kept the Iron Skillet, but SMU alumni couple Bill Armstrong and Liz Martin Armstrong announced they earmarked a $15 million gift toward the Garry Weber End Zone Complex at Gerald J. Ford Stadium during a pep rally Sept. 23 ahead of Saturday’s SMU-TCU rivalry game.
Society
North Texas Giving Day Raises $62.6M
The 14th annual North Texas Giving Day raised $62,656,273 for more than 3,000 local nonprofits Sept. 22.
Season Opening Snapshots
Fall doesn’t arrive in the Park Cities until Scots football begins.
Highland Belles Celebrate ’40 Years of Fringe’
The Highland Belles celebrated “40 Years of Fringe” by gathering Belles, both past and present, at Highland Park High School.
Scots Make Magical Night for Allen, Stafford, Team, Fans
Fans enjoyed on Sept. 9 a perfect night for football on the quaint tree-lined streets of University Park where Highlander Stadium is nestled.
Faith
Faith Friday: SMAA Hosting Blessing of the Animals
Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church is gearing up for a fun event for everyone and their dogs…or other pets. The Blessing of the Animals is set for 4-5 p.m. Oct. 2 in the west parking lot of the church at 8011 Douglas Avenue.