Community
Latest (Page 11)
Calling All Soccer Enthusiasts!
FIFA World Cup 26 is in its preparation stages, with Dallas positioned as one of the most significant host cities for the tournament. And Preston Hollow soccer fans are positioned to show off their local pride.
Dogs Celebrate End of Summer With Splash Bash at Holmes Aquatic Center
A sprinkling of rain may have wet some fur, but it didn’t dampen spirits at Doggie Splash Day, the best day of the year for water-loving pups.
Philanthropy
Dallas Mavericks Unveil Renovated City Basketball Court
Mavericks players Dwight Powell and Caleb Martin joined CEO Rick Welts and Uptown Dallas Executive Director Kelem Butts for the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 17.
Events
Game, Set, Celeb Match Takes Court at Dirk’s Nowitzki’s Tennis Bash
Guests enjoyed lively on the court competition and players were entertained with skillful shots and lighthearted banter during a festive day of tennis and philanthropy.
Hill Country Flood 2025
Sniffing Out Hope: Canine Heroes
Rescue dog Kaya searches for a disaster victim trapped under the rubble
Nonprofits
Where to Give on North Texas Giving Day
Browse NorthTexasGivingDay.org to learn about the needs across our region and to make a gift to a nonprofit or cause area you care about.
Letters to the Editor
Thank you Park Cities People and Mueller Family Law for the delightful Fourth of July gifts!
Events
Preston Royal Library to Celebrate National Hobbit Day
Guests can enjoy a costume contest, Lord of the Rings-themed crafts, and other Middle-earth-inspired activities
Missing Turns and Finding Our Way
I spent a full week in July crisscrossing Delaware and Maryland with my son for lacrosse tournaments and realized the trip was not about getting everything right — it was about being present.
‘Park Cities People’ Applauds
Highland Park graduates Charles Nelson, who plans to attend Duke University, and Brooks Simmons, who plans to attend the University of Texas, who have been selected for the 16th Annual Byron Nelson International Junior Golf Awards Scholarship.
DCAC Announces 18th Annual Art for Advocacy Theme
DCAC Announces 18th Annual Art for Advocacy Theme
Nonprofits
Community Nonprofits Make Their North Texas Giving Day ‘Elevator Pitches’
Grateful For Your Generosity
Nonprofits
SPARK! Dallas: Nell Bush
Nell Bush, a child development specialist from Highland Park, learned about the creative opportunities SPARK! Dallas provides for children and teens through her friend Meg Bittner, who became executive director three years ago.
Nonprofits
Texas Women’s Foundation: Debra Hunter Johnson
Preston Hollow’s Debra Hunter Johnson, who describes her career as consulting at the intersection of people, data, and culture, has supported Texas Women’s Foundation “with my time and resources for close to 15 years.”
Nonprofits
Ronald McDonald House Dallas: Vanessa Fuquay
Vanessa Fuquay, a philanthropy consultant and community volunteer from Preston Hollow, got involved with Ronald McDonald House Dallas a few years ago while serving on the TRAINS at NorthPark Committee.
Preston Hollow Rotarians Roll Up Their Sleeves Across Town
Members of the Rotary Club of Preston Hollow have been leaning into their motto of “Service Above Self” with projects ranging from cleanups and cooking to scholarships and camps.
Nonprofits
Rainbow Days: Kyle Coots
As co-founder and managing director of Miramar Equity Partners, Kyle Coots leads a family office that invests in small- to medium-sized businesses.
Nonprofits
Nexus Family Recovery Center: Emily Wickard
Emily Wickard, the founder and CEO of Avara, was still in her first 30 days of sobriety when her sponsor brought her to speak at Nexus nine years ago.
Nonprofits
Make-A-Wish® North Texas: Dr. Gary Donovitz
Dr. Gary Donovitz, a physician and biomedical entrepreneur, speaks about one of his favorite nonprofits with a sense of wonder.
Nonprofits
The Junior League of Dallas: Lindsay Davis
As Lindsay Davis explains it, she lives in East Dallas, works in the Park Cities, and serves in Preston Hollow.