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Stick to What You Know
I admit it, “COVID me” is not amorous, and my husband has noticed.
Tornado
The Happy Ending: Central Market Preston Royal Reopens
Have you ever tasted a Royal Plumcot? How about a Picasso Melon?
Spoiler alert: I don’t think so, because they are exclusive to Central Market’s newly-reopened Preston Royal location.
40th Anniversary
‘The Best Day of the Year’ in Preston Hollow
In my house, the Fourth of July is a – capital “B” – Big Deal. We refer to it as “the best day of the year,” and preparations begin months in advance.
40th Anniversary
‘Park Cities People’ Reflects on Past Parade Coverage
One of the most anticipated events in Highland Park and University Park every year is the Fourth of July parade with its high-spirited tinseled floats and abundant supply of patriotic hues.
February Blizzard Not Forgotten in July
A year after its COVID-19 cancellation, the Rotary Club of Park Cities Fourth of July Parade will return in all of its patriotic glory plus a wintery mix.
Alert Dog (And Owner) Rescue Neighbor Pooch From Pool
A splash and cries woke up Samantha Camp, 24, before sunrise one morning this spring.
Five Tips For Getting The Most Out of Composting
Transforming yard and food waste into compost helps reduce greenhouse gas, promotes healthy soil as a nutrient-rich soil amendment, and contributes to a more circular economy.
The Pandemic’s Missing Piece…
The time spent homebound with our families during the pandemic gave us an unexpected puzzle to solve: a newfound love of jigsaws.
Voices
Bitcoin Birthday
June is such a great month. It’s never too hot in Dallas, the evenings linger, and people are out and about, many with smiles as masks are coming off.
Like Mother, Like Daughter: Gracie Hunt Crowned Miss Kansas USA
Even from Kansas, Gracie Hunt is doing the Park Cities proud. Hunt, 22, was crowned Miss Kansas USA 2021 in April, but her Dallas ties run deep.
Philanthropy
Lewis Family Foundation Puts For Charity
Preston Hollow residents Jeff and Jill Lewis host charity golf tournament to benefit Merging Vets and Players.
Groundbreaking Connection
A little more than two months after the Texas Department of Transportation approved construction, the pedestrian bridge that will span U.S. Highway 75, connecting Northaven Trail to White Rock Creek Trail and beyond, broke ground.
In Case You Missed It
Audrey Tweed Still Teaches Painting at 100
Audrey Tweed served in the Women’s Auxiliary Ferry Squadron, traveled the world, and won’t stop watering her yard herself at the age of 100.
HPISD Grows Stronger During Remarkable, Challenging Year
Reflecting on this year as we prepare to celebrate the Class of 2021 reminded me of the vast accomplishments our students and staff achieved in spite of a global pandemic. They started and finished the year with strength, resiliency, and optimism.
Camps
YMCA Opportunities: Get Paid To Go to Camp
The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is hiring for such part-time positions as lifeguards, swim instructors, and camp counselors and paying retention bonuses to those who work all summer.
Four Ways to Address Migrant Crisis
SMU Dedman School of Law’s Natalie Nanasi researches and teaches on issues relating to immigrant women and children and has volunteered at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, which houses more than 1,500 teens apprehended at the southern border.
Voices
The Mad Housewife Returns
For years I wrote for Preston Hollow People – until I went into overdrive as a mom and took some time off.
Community
Mural Painted by ‘70s Teens Still Unites Neighbors
Volunteers maintain Forest Lane wall art 45 years after debut
Camps
Want To Make a Difference? Consider a Summer of Service
I clearly remember that feeling of the last day of school and the summer before me -- one filled with swimming lessons, Girl Scout camp, and all kinds of fun activities that my mom would find for us.
Faith
Finding Grace at Taco Bell?
The King James Version wording of this text came to mind as I thought about how Deirdre Hairston has described her ejection by police from Mass in March for refusing to wear a mask at Holy Trinity Catholic Church.