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Carol Pierce Goglia
Carol Pierce Goglia has cultivated businesses and nonprofits in Dallas for more than two decades — but in her new role as president and CEO of Catch Up & Read, she’s digging deeper to get to the root of one of her passions: teaching children to read.
Gail Thomas
A long life in Dallas has allowed Dr. Gail Thomas to preserve the heart and soul of the city.
Allie Beth Allman
Forty years ago, Allie Beth Allman didn’t realize that she was remarkable until her friend Alicia Landry convinced her of it.
Rabbi Nancy Kasten
Since moving to Dallas 33 years ago, Rabbi Nancy Kasten has modeled the welcoming spirit she saw her parents give her childhood neighbors in Boston through interfaith work.
Cecilia Boone
The creation of the Boone Family Foundation by Cecilia Guthrie Boone, her husband Garrett, and their three children in 2007 came in stark contrast to Cecilia’s humble beginnings in rural Kentucky.
Paula Miltenberger
Dr. Paula Miltenberger, licensed psychologist and founder of Women’s Mental Wellness, is fascinated by the uniqueness of women and strives to provide them with the best comprehensive care at her Park Cities practice.
Christa Brown-Sanford
While many take career detours throughout their lives, Christa Brown-Sanford knew she wanted to be a lawyer from the age of 12.
Patti Schaub
As Stan Schaub’s days of attending Highland Park High School came to an end, Park Cities resident Patti Schaub wondered what the future held for her then 22-year-old son.
Linda Kao
The daughter of Taiwanese immigrants went from a student at SMU as a youth to serving as SMU Cox School of Business’ assistant dean for global programs — a role she’s served in since 1999.
Margo Goodwin
Being the first woman to serve as mayor of Highland Park may have been a breakthrough for the town, but it came naturally to Margo Goodwin.
Roslyn Dawson Thompson
Roslyn “Ros” Dawson Thompson is a lifelong devotee to the calling of community service.
Lisa K. Simmons
Lisa started working with her father, famed Texas businessman, investor, and philanthropist Harold C. Simmons, in 1982 after moving back to Dallas post college.
Jennifer Stimpson
Feb. 11 marks International Women and Girls in Science Day each year. Jennifer Stimpson, chief program officer for the T.D. Jakes Foundation, is one of the people we can thank for it.
Meredith Land
When Meredith Land isn’t co-anchoring the NBC 5 News on weeknights, she volunteers with Dallas nonprofits and spends quality time with her two children and husband.
Wildlike Surprises Community Center With Free Piercings
In light of Random Acts of Kindness Week, the local piercing studio gifted piercings and earrings to Jubilee Park Community Center employees and community members.
A Russian Prima Ballerina’s Texas Tale
The famed Olga Pavlova, a former principal dancer in the Imperial Russian Ballet and the Moscow Classical Ballet, eventually found her way to Dallas via her art.
HP Grad Talks Cadet Experiences
McClain Matter isn’t a typical “Yuk” (West Point slang for “sophomore”).
America’s QB Still Making History
In the 1970s, Roger Staubach made NFL history with thrilling comebacks, his “Hail Mary” pass to Drew Pearson, and Super Bowl titles.
All Those Rowdy ‘Jesuit Boys’ Drop in for Monday Lunch
If you notice boisterous talk and laughter emanating from a long table of mature fellows lunching on a Monday at the Campisi’s at Lovers Lane and Inwood Road, you are likely in the company of The Jesuit Boys.
HP LitFest Gearing UP for 27th Year
Highland Park High School is gearing up to celebrate all things language during the 27th-annual Highland Park Literary Festival “LitFest.”