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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.

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.

Friends Bring Love of Art, Fashion, Design to Ancient Game of Mahjong

Four friends from Preston Hollow and the Park Cities gathered to play mahjong on a new automatic table one day in September 2023. They loved the automation — the plain green mat on the tabletop, not so much.

Lyric Stage Uses Exclusively Local Talent

Each Lyric Stage show uses exclusively local talent, including actors, directors, musicians, and choreographers.

Neighbors Celebrate Retirement of Joking, Joyful, and Kind Postman

When a package of family memorabilia didn’t arrive at Kevin Smith’s house, letter carrier Edward “Eddie” Cosme went to the post office after work, found the package, and delivered it.

How UP Almost Became Part of Dallas

Dallas’ vision for the future included creating a system of parks, erecting a new city hall and auditorium, and stretching its streets and boulevards far north of the city. But that wasn’t going to be possible unless Preston Hollow, University Park, and Highland Park joined with it, becoming part of Dallas.

Authors, Scholars Inspired by Neighborhood Full of History

Though many are unaware, the two oldest houses in University Park sit in the bucolic historic 3400 block of University Boulevard.

Mayor Stewart Gives Back to the City He Loves

"I never aspired to be a mayor,” said Tommy Stewart, who will soon begin his third term as the city’s leader. “I just wanted to be involved and do what I could do to help the city and do what they called on me to do. And I did, I think.”

Sarah Johnson Singing, Living Like a ‘Lovinaire’

The name of a new hit single by Park Cities singer-songwriter Sarah Johnson begs a question: What’s a “lovinaire?”

Cude Family Cherishes Friends, Family in University Park

They’ve seen neighbors come and go, along with Snider Plaza’s spudnuts and the chicken salad sandwiches at Ralph’s Fine Foods. But members of the Cude family, who have lived in University Park for four generations, say that the heart of the community hasn’t changed at all.