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City Pauses Plan to End Alley Garbage Pick Up
Tolbert postponed implementing the plan until there is more community engagement about the changes
‘Park Cities People’ Applauds
Young Park Cities residents fundraise with coffee cake and lemonade sales, an HP grad takes on the cooking competition in MasterChef, and a financial advisor donates his time and knowledge to basketball campers.
‘Preston Hollow People’ Applauds
'Preston Hollow People' gives a cheer for a woman-leader in accounting, a top high school soccer athlete, a St. Mark’s alum who was the 48th overall NBA Draft pick, and a high schooler who made a winning pitch to support early elementary mental health.
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HP to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Budget
Proposed budget recommends increases in stormwater, water, sewer, solid waste collection, and building permit fees
Miss Park Cities’ and Dallas’ Teens
Beneath the glittering tiaras and elegantly cut dresses — worn for less than a week during the Miss Texas’ Teen Pageant — lies a year’s worth of hard work.
‘There’s Nothing More Urgent Than Freedom’
Motivated by her mother’s incarceration, Brittany Barnett started nonprofit Girls Embracing Mothers about 10 years ago to use her experience to empower others in similar situations.
In Case You Missed It
Patriotic High-Wheeler Hangs Up His Helmet
In 1975, Jim Whorton paid $375 to buy an ugly, black high-wheel bike from a store in Longview.
Rise School Throws a Birthday “Pawty” for a Superstar
Students at the Ashford Rise School of Dallas put on their party hats to celebrate a staff member known for her floppy ears, wet nose, and waggy tail.
Preston Hollow Patriotically Parties for the Fourth
Preston Hollow residents celebrated with their neighborhoods the morning of July 4 to kick off Independence Day.
‘Park Cities People’ Applauds
'Park Cities People' recognizes a local author, UP's Citizen of the Year, a retiring city employee, and a leading voice in international sports in our August Applauds.
Girl Scout Earns Gold Award with Little Artists Program
Miranda McParlin began helping out at the University Park Public Library while in elementary school. She knew that she wanted to earn Girl Scouting's highest honors by continuing her contributions.
Jake Allyn Helps Celebrate, Preserve Cowboy Culture
He was raised in Dallas, but actor and filmmaker Jake Allyn has always been enamored with life away from the big city — from working ranches to dusty prairies.
Former Mayor Honored in Park Cities Fourth of July Parade
Joel Williams III will ride in the Park Cities Fourth of July Parade for the 13th time this year.
Young Bikers Bring The Bling to Park Cities Fourth of July Parade
Organizers hope that young bikers will add some patriotic pizazz to this year’s “Red, White, and You!” themed Park Cities Fourth of July Parade.
Elm Thicket/Northpark Hosts 14th Juneteenth Celebration
Historic freedmen’s town Elm Thicket/Northpark hosted its annual Juneteenth celebration complete with a parade, live music, and food vendors.
Newly Returned Resident Loses Dog, Finds Neighbors
Chances are you know the song: Scooby Dooby Doo, where are you? We got some work to do now. The Saturday morning cartoon anthem became a real mystery this spring for Max Golman and his new Preston Hollow neighbors — one without a villain to unmask at the end.
DeGolyer Alumni Embrace ‘Memories and Friendship’
DeGolyer Elementary School alumni of all ages gathered May 24 for one last lap of the school before its upcoming demolition.
Downtown Dallas Festival Needs Even More Joy
For one day each spring, visitors to downtown Dallas are transported to South Asia as dancers lead a colorful chariot through the streets of downtown Dallas.
Dirty Shirts Band Combines Pop, Disco, Rock ‘N’ Roll
Nick Santa Maria recalls family dinners at his grandparents’ home in University Park before attending concerts in Deep Ellum at the age of 16.
Daddy-Daughter Time Includes Creating Art Together
Street art beginnings in Los Angeles have led William Atkinson on a journey into fine art and a return to his hometown of Highland Park.