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Highland Park ISD Place 4 Trustee Sworn In
After a nearly month-long delay caused by a recount request, Highland Park ISD place 4 trustee Jae Ellis took the oath of office at the June 14 meeting.
TEA Issues New Guidance About Library Materials
The American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked 729 challenges to library, school, and university materials and services, resulting in more than 1,597 individual book challenges or removals in 2021 – the highest number since ALA began its tracking 30 years ago.
UP Names New Assistant City Manager
Shanna Sims-Bradish will begin as University Park’s assistant city manager July 5, taking over from Lea Dunn, who is retiring.
Voices
Peggy Sue’s Market Serves Up Legendary BBQ
It’s been a while since there has been a barbecue restaurant on the SMU side of town.
Society
No Horsing Around, But a Pegasus? That’s Perfect
Henry, a bejeweled horse borrowed for this year’s Dallas-themed Mad Hatter’s Tea on April 20, may have been a ‘mane’ attraction as he walked into the Dallas Arboretum.
Faith
Faith Friday: Preston Hollow Presbyterian Hosts Pride Potluck, Celebration Service
Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church members, visitors, and staff gathered for a pride potluck and celebration service June 12.
Society
Pop Fizz Clink! A WiNGS Fling Overflows With Empowerment
Pop Fizz Clink! A WiNGS Fling, a champagne-inspired brunch presented by Ebby Halliday Foundation, delighted the senses while raising funds to help WiNGS fight poverty, impact generations, and empower women through life-altering changes.
Highland Park Education Foundation Awards $1.5M to HPISD
The Highland Park Education Foundation June 14 presented a check for more than $1.5 million raised through the annual Mad for Plaid campaign to Highland Park ISD for teacher and staff salary support for the 2021-2022 school year.
Society
Dallas’ Cotes Du Coeur Raises Record $5.5M For American Heart Association
Winemakers, wine connoisseurs, celebrity chefs, and foodies came together for the sold-out 2022 Dallas Côtes du Coeur at the Omni Dallas Hotel.
Open Houses to Check Out June 18-19
It's a good time to be looking for a new house in Park Cities or Preston Hollow! Even if it's just to escape this brutal heat wave, pop into these gorgeous homes for a tour, and maybe even make a purchase.