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Bumper Crop of Nominations for Best of 2020
Although our stories about the mastermind behind the Trains at NorthPark and a trip to the Lake Austin Spa were our readers' top picks, we'd be remiss if we didn't also point out some of the other work that was nominated.
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Best Of 2020 People’s Pick: Trains at NorthPark Mastermind Creates ‘Magical Little Worlds’
When we asked readers to nominate stories for the People's Pick portion of our look at the best, most intriguing, and/or biggest stories of 2020, this story was nominated four times.
Keeping the Faith
Beneath the wholesome surface of Will Bakke’s low-budget, faith-based movies was a filmmaker eager to explore a wilder side.
Meet Griffin Holtby: Your Friendly Neighborhood Rock Star
If someone pulls up next to you at a red light in Preston Hollow -- cigarette in hand, windows rolled down and blasting rock and roll-- that could be Griffin Holtby.
Coronavirus
Caring For Children During a Pandemic
During a year in which the COVID-19 pandemic placed immense pressure on healthcare systems and put school districts in difficult positions, many healthcare workers and parents have helped their communities navigate the rough new terrain.
That’s why Park Cities People has chosen them as our 2020 Persons of the Year.
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‘She Has Created a Community’
It hasn’t been the easiest year-and-a-half for Thomas Jefferson High School principal Sandi Massey, but many insist she’s the gold standard when it comes to leadership through a crisis.
Brightening Up The Holidays
Drive around the Park Cities at Christmas time and you’ll find plenty of trees adorned with lights.
Remarkable Women
A Daughter’s Twist on Family Business
Eliza Solender found her niche helping nonprofits navigate property decisions after following her father, Robert, into the commercial real estate industry.
Big Grants For Big Impact
The Dallas Foundation selected local nonprofit Impact Ventures as the recipient of this year’s Pegasus Prize to continue its work developing women and minority small business owners and entrepreneurs.
Philanthropy
Resource Center Crosses $1M Mark on Senior Housing Campaign
With a recent donation by longtime Resource Center supporters Stephen Tosha and Stephen Strecansky, the organizations $4 million capital campaign to provide senior housing that is LGBTQ-friendly and affordable officially crossed the $1 million mark, the center said.
Pop-Up Bookstore To Remain In Snider Plaza Through January
The Friends of the University Park Public Library’s Second Chapter pop-up bookstore will stay in its Snider Plaza location until January 31.
Campaign To Complete Katy Trail Surpasses Goal
Visitors to the Katy Trail will notice some upgrades to start 2021.
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Preston Hollow’s Charley Pride Dead at 86
Country Music Television has reported that Preston Hollow's own music legend, Charley Pride, died of COVID-19 Saturday. He was 86.
Find Your Lights
We've created a map of some of the best light displays, so grab a hot beverage and a snack, fire up the Christmas music, and take a drive around.
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HP Lights Landmark Tree
Like many holiday routines, the lighting of Highland Park’s Landmark Pecan Tree looked different this year, but the new tradition continued.
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Not All Superheroes Wear Capes
Dr. Amy Ho isn’t a mother herself yet, but she’s a big fan of moms.
Voices
The President of the Park Cities and Preston Hollow
I’m from Texas and not ashamed of President George W. Bush nor the Dixie Chicks.
The Most Important House In Texas
When building the Elbert Williams residence on McFarlin Boulevard around 1933, architect David R. Williams sought to inject Texas flair into a landscape dotted with European-imported styles.
Coronavirus
‘How Am I Going to Feed People?’
When restaurants and shops across North Texas closed last spring when the pandemic hit, Preston Hollow’s Anurag Jain had one prevailing thought.
Teach For America DFW PTA Hosting Virtual Holiday House Engineering Contest
Looking to help your child keep their creative juices flowing during the upcoming winter break?