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Jim Whorton Gets a New Ride
High-wheeler Jim Whorton may have put away his bike, but that won’t stop him from riding in this year’s Park Cities Fourth of July Parade.
Spirit is Ageless Art & Writing Contest Returns
The contest offers a chance for adults 55 and older to submit artwork in many forms, including poetry, sculpture, and painting.
UD Brings Chamber Music to Museum of Biblical Art
On the recommendation of a neighbor, I discovered convenient, free spring and fall concerts performed by music professors and teachers and followed by a reception with light refreshments, perfect for families, music lovers, or a sophisticated date night.
Preston Hollow Applauds
We congratulate Tom Luce, Oliver Burke, Lorreine Govea, Maria Hernandez, Lucero Sanchez, and Diana Torres for their distinguished honors.
People Newspapers Bookshelf
Local authors offer an array of subjects in their recently published books.
In Case You Missed It
Film Takes Audiences Back to ‘When Dallas Rocked’
A new documentary prompts a welcome time warp for baby boomers and an eye-opening revelation for millennials and Gen Zers who think nothing cool ever happened in Dallas.
Nonprofits
Wilkinson Center Hosts ‘Stock Up for Summer’ Campaign
Wilkinson Center is hosting its annual Stock Up for Summer campaign from May 1 to August 31, with a goal of raising $175,000, making 252,000 meals, and collecting 2,500 volunteer hours to benefit 6,000 children.
Martha Jackson: Community Matters More Than Elections
I absolutely love this community. I love that we show up for each other—at games, graduations, grocery store run-ins, and even the occasional street construction meltdown.
‘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.
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.
Community
Featherbrained Plot: The Birds of Central Market
Hundreds of grackles with long, pointed beaks and beady eyes sitting on the wires at Lover’s Lane and Greenville Avenue.
Moms Are Stronger Together
For moms with children in school, May is basically December without the wrapping paper — AP exams, class parties, banquets, sports, graduations — it’s one long exhausting sprint to the finish line.
Plushie Project Prompts Connections
Horns the candy-loving dragon and Snoopy, a monster with big orange ears who rolls instead of walks, only used to exist on paper.
How Graham Harvey Connected with His Character
In the middle of filming 'The Last Rodeo,' one of Graham Harvey’s cousins was injured in a car accident.
Faith
Christ the King Breaks Ground on Expansion Project
Construction recently started on the multi-phased renovations that will revitalize a historic faith institution that has long served the community.
Community
Animals Find Forever Homes at Mega Adoption Event
NBC, Clear the Shelters, Telemundo 39 partner for animal adoption event
Wesley Prep Brings Community Into Classroom
Each spring, as part of their Community Helpers Program, Wesley Prep invites guests to campus for in-house field trips. This year included visits from the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department, Dallas Fire Rescue, Woodhill Dental, and the Dallas Zoo.
In Case You Missed It
JSB’s Party With a Purpose Shatters Records
On February 1, 2,850 sophomores, juniors, and seniors from over 25 schools came together for a sold-out celebration at Gilley's Dallas — marking the largest turnout in JSB history.