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Hill Country Flood 2025
Mom Organizes Camp Boxes for Affected Families
Park Cities mom Christine Goff hopes to share love and support with those affected by the catastrophic flooding in Kerr County, and she is looking for help to make that happen.
NorthPark Chocolates: Don’t Miss Swiss
At Läderach, there are about 14 different flavors of fresh chocolate slabs at any given time, more when seasonal flavors come in.
July Fourth
Dallas Animal Services to Host ‘Calming the Canines’
On Friday, July 4, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 1818 N. Westmoreland Road, volunteers will sit with adoptable dogs inside the shelter during peak fireworks hours
Discover the Best Summer Camp for Teens
Though it's always welcomed teens to enjoy wellness, water sports and warm Hill Country hospitality, this year Lake Austin Spa Resort is offering a camp experience for teens that leverages the many natural and programmatic amenities Lake Austin Spa is known for.
Beyond the Beach: Park Cities’ Libraries Offer Summer Reads
Both the HP Library and the UP Public Library are holding a variety of summer reading programs that incorporate books, fellowship, and activities.
Events
Wild Things on Display at the UP Public Library
Not every animal has a backbone, but the children at the University Park Public Library sure do.
The Senior Source, TXU Help Seniors Beat the Heat
TXU Energy and Dallas nonprofit The Senior Source are collaborating to keep senior citizens cool as temperatures rise this summer.
Sparkle and Shine in Our Coloring Book Contest!
It’s that time of year again! We’re accepting entries through July 16 for our annual Fourth of July coloring book contest.
Camps
Have Your Kids Learn to Cook So You Don’t Have To
Central Market Lover's Lane will host three-day cooking camps for kids and teens between the ages of seven and 17 starting on July 22 and July 29.
Events
La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Gala Dresses on Display
The stunning dresses worn by the La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas gala duchesses are on display at the University Park Public Library from June 10 to 21 during the library’s regular business hours.
Father’s Day and Grilling: A Mouthwatering Match
Dads are fortunate that the day set aside to celebrate their role as fathers coincides with early summer when school is out and the weather is ideal for lounging by the pool, taking a hike, or grilling.
North Texas Food Bank Faces Rising Demand, Budget Cuts
The demand for food assistance is rising, and the NTFB is in jeopardy of being able to meet the needs of the 12 counties it serves, the nonprofit’s president and CEO Trisha Cunningham told the Rotary Club of Park Cities at a June 6 meeting.
Society
Post Malone to Headline Cattle Baron’s Ball
The 2025 Cattle Baron’s Ball will feature the North-Texas-raised music star as the headlining entertainer on Oct. 25 at Southfork Ranch.
CFT’s Educate Texas Announces $7.3M in STEM Grants
Communities Foundation of Texas’s Educate Texas initiative is implementing more STEM teaching and learning opportunities for school districts in North Texas after Texas Instruments Foundation provides grant awards.
In Case You Missed It
Film Takes Audiences Back to ‘When Dallas Rocked’
A new documentary prompts a welcome time warp for baby boomers and an eye-opening revelation for millennials and Gen Zers who think nothing cool ever happened in Dallas.
MAPS Students Exhibit Cooling Design on Heat Action Day
Highland Park MAPS Environmental Architecture students have explored how historical architecture offers insights into modern climate challenges through their construction of a playhouse for the Dallas CASA Parade of Playhouses.
Nonprofits
Wilkinson Center Hosts ‘Stock Up for Summer’ Campaign
Wilkinson Center is hosting its annual Stock Up for Summer campaign from May 1 to August 31, with a goal of raising $175,000, making 252,000 meals, and collecting 2,500 volunteer hours to benefit 6,000 children.
Nonprofits
Family Compass Celebrates 7th Annual North Star Luncheon
The featured speaker, Erin Merryn, discussed her book "Stolen Innocence" with event emcee, Calvert Collins-Bratton.
Camps
‘Ultimate’ Camp Guide Includes Many Nearby Options
S. Holland Murphy and Jessica Otte, colleagues at our sister publications D Magazine and D Home, came up with what they call the “Ultimate Guide to Camps for Kids” on dmagazine.com, with several of their picks in or near People Newspapers' markets.