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Dallas Police Academy Faces Funding Gap
Full cost of police academy and related public safety facilities now estimated at $275 million
General
Jack Betts: Building a Legacy
The former 20 Under 40 honoree talks athletics, mental health, and returning home
General
Is It Game Over for DART in the Park Cities?
University Park has joined five other cities planning to hold special elections to determine whether to continue their membership in the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system.
Community
A Valentine to the Local Businesses That Know Our Names
The familiarity is what truly sets our neighborhood apart. The servers who ask about our kids. You can’t manufacture that. You can’t franchise it. And once it’s gone, you can’t recreate it.
Events
HP Library Announces Three Community Events
The Highland Park Library plans to host three programs featuring a nationally recognized locksmith, a rising local author, and a friendly inter‑city mahjong competition.
Food
First Rodeo or Not, Fort Worth is the Place to Be
The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, the nation’s longest-running fat stock show and rodeo, officially opened on Jan. 16 and runs through Feb. 7.
Events
Molly Mullens to be Honored With Sign Dedication
The community is invited to attend the sign dedication and unveiling of The Molly Mullens Mile on Molly’s birthday, Jan. 29, at 4 p.m. in Curtis Park.
Community
Local Centenarian Receives President’s Salute Award
At 101 years old, Herbert M. “Herb” Sheaner Jr. still carries the youthful spirit of resilience and strength that has defined his lifetime of service.
Community
Last Chance to Nominate Young Leaders for 20 Under 40
People Newspapers will recognize 20 outstanding community change-makers under the age of 40 this spring. Do you know someone who should be on our list?
Community
Edgemere Senior Living to Host Wellness Fair
To encourage local seniors to look at wellness in a comprehensive way, Edgemere Senior Living Community is inviting the public to its Preston Hollow campus for its New Year New You Wellness Fair on Jan. 26 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Community
‘Park Cities People’ Applauds
'Park Cities People' recognizes the winner of HPISD's financial audit art cover competition, University Park's longtime city prosecutor, the senior minister at HPUMC, and the members of Girl Scout Troop 3719.
Announcements
Sally Ford Kelley
Sally Ford Kelley was triumphantly welcomed to Heaven on Monday, November 17, 2025. She lived out her 77 years giving fully to her family and friends.
Community
Former President Bush Leads Warrior Ride Pack
Gathering coincided with George W. Bush Institute veteran advocacy events
Events
Favorites of 2025: Pioneer Woman Shares Recipes, Stories
Managing editor Sarah Hodges learned to cook from the Pioneer Woman. This article about Ree Drummond's talk at the George W. Bush Presidential Center was one of her favorites of 2025.
Community
Letter to the Editor: Wheelchairs unwelcome?
I enjoyed reading the writeup on The Plaza at Preston Center (November 2025 issues, Page 13)
Community
Park Cities’ Tree Lightings Brighten the Holidays
Park Cities residents gathered to make new memories at this year’s tree lightings, as well as to honor those no longer with us.
Community
2025 Person of the Year: Jacque Ryan Wynne
The queen of the Cattle Baron’s Ball died the day after her 78th birthday on Oct. 18. She has earned the respect of People Newspapers, and we have named her our Person of the Year for 2025.
Community
Mark Cuban Touts Authenticity of TikTok Star ‘Patriotic Kenny’
As one year closes, and a new one shines on the horizon, many take time to reflect on the past while planning their next chapters.
Community
Centennial Marked With Months of Fun
Bradfield Elementary School is celebrating a century of inspiring young learners with a year jam-packed with special events.
Community
‘Everybody in the Family is a Scot’
When Highland Park ISD opened its third school in 1926, board members voted unanimously to name the building surrounded by 50 newly purchased trees in honor of their chairman, John Sherman Bradfield.