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President Carter Remembered for SMU Visit, Humanitarianism
Leaders at SMU joined the chorus of tributes to the 39th president as the nation mourned the passing of the United States’ longest living chief executive.
Park Cities Sends Support to Los Angeles Wildfire Victims
“It’s like a Chick-fil-A drive through,” Ellen Kershaw said of the traffic in the alley behind her house. “It’s non-stop.”
Meyer Focused on Taxes, Border
In 2023, state Rep. Morgan Meyer, R-University Park, sponsored bills Gov. Greg Abbott credited with bringing “the largest property tax reduction in Texas history.”
Events
Dallas Young Professionals to Host CASA Party
The CASAblanca casino event benefitting child victims of abuse or neglect will take place on Feb. 7.
In Case You Missed It
‘Staubach Pass’ Honors Retired Dallas Quarterback
Katy Trail has a new addition at the crossing of Harvard Avenue honoring the legacy of Dallas Cowboy Roger Staubach.
Dog Days of Winter
The several inches of snow didn't discourage the usual gathering of the Preston Hollow Hockaday Square dog parents.
Did Marathon-Running Gambler Cheat?
Highland Park High School grads John Leake, Michael Leake, and Andrew McElroy have made an entertaining and engrossing documentary, Double or Nothing, premiering locally at the Angelica Film Center in January.
Persons of the Year
Person of the Year: Abigail Williams
“If the mind of a child is a sponge, we as a society cannot, should not, withhold one drop of water."
Steam-Powered Locomotive Learning
With an ever-increasing focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics learning, an annual model railroad holiday exhibit has loaded up STEAM-themed features and inspiration this season.
Best of
Favorites of 2024: Country Music Legends Wow Gilley’s Audience
The intimate setting and personal storytelling by Clint Black, Robert Earl Keen, Scotty McCreery, and Carly Pearce made it an unforgettable experience and one of my favorite events of 2024.
UP History Quiz
Share your quiz results on your Instagram Stories and tag us @PeopleNewspapers for a chance to be reposted!
Blog
Person of the Year, Friendship, and Fellowship
In this month’s issue we honor our Preston Hollow Person of the Year, Abigail Williams
Nonprofits
Santa’s Helpers Deliver Supplies to Shelter Dogs in Need
A big Howliday shout out to the pawsome volunteers with Forever Family Rescue who came together to deliver dog food just in time for the holidays.
Best of
Favorites of 2024: ‘Their Portraits’ Remembers Hostages
In browsing back through the dozens of photos taken, I was struck by how the artists' portraits emerged into the forefront, no matter the positioning or lighting of the photographic angle.
Community
Wycliffe Bridge Restructure to Affect Floods, Residents, Traffic
Team of civil engineers detail existing challenges which include a history of six overtopping events on Wycliff Avenue since 2022
‘Preston Hollow People’ Applauds
Natalia Salem, David Craig, Mike Radar, Linda McMahon, and Kevin Butera receive our congratulations on their achievements.
HPHS Student’s Essay Warns About Dangers of Disinformation
The world is ending. The No. 7 does not exist. Rain is a myth.
UP Library ‘Chat and Play’ Mixes Playtime, Parenting Tips
The University Park Public Library plans to offer another series of Chat and Play Workshops Wednesday mornings from Jan. 29 to Feb. 26.
Events
Flash Mob Performs at Preston Center, Snider Plaza
If you were walking through the main drag in Preston Center Plaza Dec. 6, you were treated to a surprise pop up dance group performance.