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Letters to Santa From Snider Plaza
Crowds of children and their parents enjoyed the festivities at this year’s Christmas tree lighting at Snider Plaza, and some took the time to write letters to Santa.
Editor’s Inbox: A ‘Simply Beautiful’ SMU Tree
Thank you to University Park's Carolyn Loy, who left a recent voicemail about a beautiful Christmas tree at SMU's McFarlin Auditorium.
Luka Dončić Foundation Plans Scottish Rite Holiday Surprise
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Dončić and his foundation planned and funded a holiday surprise party for pediatric patients at Dallas' Scottish Rite for Children.
Plan For Kalita Humphreys Theater Takes Shape
The Dallas Theater Center Dec. 7 debuted a new master plan for the restoration of the Kalita Humphreys Theater, Frank Lloyd Wright’s only theater design built.
St. Mark’s Sophomore Raises $35.9K for JDRF
April 7, 2021, marked the day that Aaron Schildkraut was sent to the hospital during a routine doctor visit following a diabetic ketoacidosis diagnosis.
Edgemere Senior Living Collects Pajamas for Local Nonprofit
Edgemere Senior Living has organized a pajama drive to support Pajamas for Seniors, a nonprofit devoted to providing warm pajamas for seniors in need.
Preston Hollow Dancers to Perform in Reimagined Nutcracker
Preston Hollow dancers will perform in The Nightmare Before Nutcracker at Texas Theatre Saturday, Dec. 17 and Sunday, Dec. 18.
NorthPark’s New Santa is An Engineer and Rockstar
When Joel Lagrone isn’t working as an engineer at Lockheed Martin, he’s playing Santa Claus at NorthPark Center.
Pandemic Prompted an SMU Alum to Make Her First Movie
Mollie Mulvey was set to graduate from SMU in spring 2020 before moving to Chicago to study with the Second City comedy troupe and start making films.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Among 2022 Fall Grant Recipients
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Catholic Campus Ministry at SMU are among 15 charities chosen for fall 2022 grants from the Catholic Foundation.
Communities Foundation CEO Dave Scullin to Retire
Communities Foundation of Texas CEO Dave Scullin will retire in March 2023 after six years at the helm of the largest community foundation in Texas.
Landmark Tree Lighting
Highland Park’s tradition of lighting the Landmark pecan tree for the season continued with a Dec. 1 tree lighting ceremony.
HP CultureFest Promotes Connections, Community
Park Cities residents gathered on Nov. 5 at Highland Park High School to celebrate a melting pot of cultures from around the world.
Cornell Centennial Celebration Shows Beauty of Restoration
In a community known for tearing down old houses and replacing them with modern mansions, Cornell Avenue residents signaled there is another way.
Remembering Fun With Dr. Anderson, the Retired Mr. Claus
People Newspapers staff and readers shared memories of Dr. Carl Anderson, who retired this summer after 32 years as the NorthPark Santa Claus.
Bradfield Elementary Cafeteria Staff To Provide Meals for Austin Street Center
Bradfield Elementary cafeteria staff will provide meals for about 300 people at Austin Street Center this Thanksgiving.
National Night Out: Mayor, Police, Homeowners Party, Recycle
Ana Katherine Curry, president of the Preston Hollow East Homeowners Association (PHEHA), greeted neighbors and guests at Preston Hollow Park.
Snider Plaza Tree Lit for the Season
The Snider Plaza tree was lit for the season Nov. 20.
Highland Park Presbyterian Church Mobilizes After Record Rains
August’s drought-interrupting deluge disrupted lives for some, prompting the mobilization of a Park Cities congregation to help friends in Old East Dallas.