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February Blizzard Not Forgotten in July

June 25, 2021June 28, 2021 Emilea McCutchan 0 Comments 2021 July 4, Community, Fourth of July, Fourth of July parade, GIVINGPEOPLE, Highland Park, Historic Texas Blizzard, margo goodwin, Park Cities, Rotary Club of Park Cities, University Park, Winter Storm 2021

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.

Park Cities Sports

Diamond Dreams: HP Grad Still Has Passion for Pitching

June 21, 2021July 8, 2021 Todd Jorgenson 0 Comments baseball, Highland Park, las vegas aviators, Matt Milburn, Park Cities, Sports

When the COVID-19 pandemic canceled their 2020 baseball season, Matt Milburn and other journeyman minor-leaguers had a decision to make. Was it worthwhile to continue chasing big-league goals, or was it time to hang up the cleats and move on?

Park Cities Preston Hollow Schools

Winning HPISD Poets Share Their Inspirations

June 21, 2021June 17, 2021 Juliet Allan 0 Comments Armstrong Elementary, Boone Elementary, Bradfield Elementary School, Highland Park, HP Litfest, HPISD, Hyer Elementary School, Park Cities, Poet, poetry, Schools, University Park Elementary School

As one of the judges of the Highland Park ISD Elementary Poetry School Writing Contest, I have the pleasure to read the poems of the district’s burgeoning writers.

Business Park Cities Preston Hollow

Comings and Goings

June 17, 2021June 17, 2021 Rachel Snyder 0 Comments business, Caffe Lavazza, Code Ninja, Comings and Goings, Evereve, Fairgrounds Coffee, Highland Park, Lele Sadoughi, NorthPark Center, Park Cities, Real Estate, RH Dallas, Royal Blue Grocery, Sadelle's, The RealReal

The neighborhood grocery and specialty food shop is closing its Highland Park Village location after June 27 but hoping to open a new store nearby. (See below for what will fill that location in The Village).

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Newspaper Advertising Time Capsule: What a Sales Rep Saved in 1994

June 16, 2021June 17, 2021 Evelyn Wolff 0 Comments 1994, advertising, business, designers, Evelyn Wolff, Highland Park, journalism, Newspapers, Park Cities, Park Cities People, sales rep, SMU, University Park

I was beginning my junior year studying journalism at SMU when the first issue of Park Cities People hit front lawns in Highland Park and University Park.

Park Cities Sports

After 40 Years, HP’s Sherman Still Loves Coaching, Judging

June 14, 2021June 12, 2021 Todd Jorgenson 0 Comments Clayton Staunton, gymnastics, Highland Park, Mark Sherman, Olympics, Park Cities, Sports, Texas High School Gymnastics Coaches Assocation

Mark Sherman won’t be competing at the Olympics this summer in Tokyo, but he might determine who will be.

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Lawns of Dallas Ownership Change Brought Dramatic Growth

June 10, 2021June 9, 2021 Josh Hickman 0 Comments business, garden, Highland Park, lawns, Lawns of Dallas, madison gardner, Park Cities, preston hollow, Real Estate

“We’re busier than ever,” said Madison Gardner, owner of Lawns of Dallas.

Community Park Cities Preston Hollow

Like Mother, Like Daughter: Gracie Hunt Crowned Miss Kansas USA

June 9, 2021June 7, 2021 Maddie Spera 0 Comments Community, Gracie Hunt, Highland Park, Kansas, New Friends New Life, NFL, Nonprofits, pageant, Park Cities, SMU, Sports

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.

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How Musician Ben Rector Fell In Love With Dallas

June 1, 2021June 14, 2021 Riley Farrell 0 Comments Album, American Idol, ben rector, billboard, brand new, Campisi's Restaurant, ep, feature, Highland Park, honor bar, interview, music, North Texas, record, Southside Ballroom, Texas, toyota, Toyota Motor North America, Trinity Forest Golf Club, uchi dallas, university of arkansas

To Dallasites familiar with the city’s music scene, singer-songwriter Ben Rector has been a Southern staple for over a decade.

Park Cities Schools

HPISD Grows Stronger During Remarkable, Challenging Year

May 28, 2021May 28, 2021 Staff Report 0 Comments Best Comprehensive Traditional High School, Community, education, Highland Park, HPISD, Park Cities, preston hollow, Schools, Tom Trigg

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.

Park Cities Sports

Goal Oriented: For HP Senior, Scoring Is A Specialty

April 29, 2021April 30, 2021 Todd Jorgenson 0 Comments Go Scots, Goal Oriented, Highland Park, Highland Park High School, HP Senior, lacrosse, Park Cities, PRN, Sports, Thomas Mencke

Thomas Mencke might be comfortable around the goal, but his frequency there tends to make opponents uncomfortable.