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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.
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
Junior League of Dallas Hosts Donor Cocktail Party
JLD is the largest female organization in Dallas and donates more than $1 million to nonprofits every year.
Nonprofits
4th Annual Pop, Fizz, Clink! Bubbly Brunch
Guests at the Ascend Dallas event were immersed in vibrant Moroccan décor, flavorful bites, exotic sips, and rich cultural experiences.
Business
Don’t Sell Your Stocks Says SMU Investment Law Expert
Christina Sautter recommends a patient approach
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.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports May 19-25
Even the crime reports need a vacation every once in a while! Most of the reports are taking the day off for Memorial Day. We will update this post when they become available.
In Case You Missed It
Congratulations Class of 2025!
With hugs, claps, and cheers, 565 Highland Park High School seniors crossed the stage and received diplomas during their graduation ceremony on May 23 at Moody Coliseum.
News
Housing Forward Initiative Sees Decline in Homelessness
Decline largely attributed to City’s Street-to-Home initiative
Highlander Band Announces 2025-26 Drum Majors
The Highlander Band has announced new leaders for the 2025-26 school year.
HP Robotics Team Gets Inside Look at SpaceX
The Highland Park High School robotics team got a behind-the-scenes look at SpaceX’s Starship base near Brownsville, Texas, this spring.
HPISD Honors 2025 Graduates
Highland Park ISD celebrated the accolades, awards, and scholarships earned by the Class of 2025 during the annual Honors Assembly on May 22.
Little Mayor Fills Top Job in UP
Eva Rugg may be a second grader at Bradfield Elementary, but she wasn’t too little to be a big help at the May 20 University Park City Council meeting.
In Case You Missed It
Parent Appeals Forfeiture of HP Soccer Championship
If the UIL’s State Executive Committee accepts her argument, its decision would both restore Highland Park’s title and alter no pass no play policies across Texas.
Society
DIFFA Dreamstate Wows Guests at Annual Gala
Surprise guest Erykah Badu presents B. Åkerlund the Candy Long Excellence in Fashion Award
HP Board Honors Student Athletes, Leaders
It’s been a winning year for Highland Park ISD both on and off the field, and May 13 was a busy evening of recognitions for the district’s board of trustees.
Announcements
Shilo Brooks Named President of Bush Presidential Center
Brooks, who will begin his duties on September 2, 2025, succeeds Ken Hersh, who previously announced his intention to retire after nine years in this role.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports May 12-18
Thieves, burglars, and vandals had bad intentions and, in one case, worse aim in this week's Park Cities crime reports.
Youth Advisory Commission Gives UP Council Annual Update
Senior officers in University Park’s Youth Advisory Commission told city leaders about their work volunteering at community events, attending the Youth Town Hall, and learning from city staffers during the University Park city council’s May 6 meeting.