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Events
The Hope Party Kickoff Raises Awareness and Funds for Grant Halliburton Foundation
Fueled by beverages and small bites provided by Bistro 31, shoppers participated in the kickoff event for Grant Halliburton Foundation’s 15th annual Hope Party at Simkhai in Highland Park Village.
Ylang 23 Opens Flagship Store at The Shops of Highland Park
Renowned designer jewelry brand Ylang 23 has opened a new flagship store at The Shops of Highland Park.
Events
DCAC to Hold Crimes Against Children Conference
The Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center will host the 36th annual Crimes Against Children Conference, the largest conference of its kind globally, from Aug. 11 to 15 at The Sheraton Hotel in Downtown Dallas.
In Case You Missed It
Cheerleaders Earn All-American Honors
Eight varsity and three junior varsity Highland Park High School cheerleaders have earned spots on the National Cheerleaders Association’s All-American Team. Team membership is the country’s most prestigious individual cheerleading recognition.
HPISD Trustees to Ask Voters to Approve Bond Package
HPISD voters will be asked to approve a $137.3 million maintenance and efficiency bond package when they go to the polls on Nov. 5.
Central Market Hatches Its Annual Chile Festival
August in Texas marks the end of summer vacation and the glorious period of time known as Hatch chile season, when we run the gauntlet between a searing hot parking lot and an ice-cold supermarket, with an igneous chile roaster standing between us, emitting the intoxicating smell of roasted chiles.
In Case You Missed It
Brothers Unite Neighborhood with Flag Installations
Trinity Christian Academy high schoolers Rhett and Cort Roberts, and their brother Holt, who will start college at Auburn University in the fall, are installing American flags in homes around the neighborhood.
Events
The Family Place Announces Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon Featured Speaker and Award Recipient
Actor and director Justin Baldoni will be the Keynote Speaker at this year's Texas Trailblazers Award Luncheon, which will honor Dr. Opal Lee.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports July 29-Aug. 4
Park Cities residents may want to consider using homing pigeons after a number of packages were reported stolen and mail was misplaced in this week’s crime reports.
Meadows Museum Appoints Patricia Manzano Rodríguez as Curator
The Meadows Museum at Southern Methodist University has selected Dr. Patricia Manzano Rodríguez to be its next curator.
News
HP to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Budget
Proposed budget recommends increases in stormwater, water, sewer, solid waste collection, and building permit fees
HPISD Trustees to Consider Bond Election
The HPISD Board of Trustees will consider a resolution to call a bond election during a special meeting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at the William P. Clements Jr. Leadership Center, 6900 Douglas Ave.
General
University Park to Ground Fog for Mosquitos
University Park plans to ground fog for mosquitos beginning at 9 p.m. between Friday, Aug. 2, and Monday, Aug. 5, due to positive West Nile virus samples.
Society
The Dallas Foundation Announces more than $700,000 in Grants
The Dallas Foundation has announced more than $700,000 in grants to 26 local organizations.
Society
McConaugheys to Headline New Friends New Life Luncheon
New Friends New Life works to restore and empower trafficked and sexually exploited teen girls, women, and their children
Oscar de la Renta to Open in Highland Park Village
The Lone Star State now has a lone Oscar de la Renta store—and it’s right here in Dallas. The brand’s only standalone retail residency in Texas will open as a pop-up location at Highland Park Village in the fall.
Events
2024 Chi Omega Christmas Market Tickets Now on Sale
Tickets are now available for the 47th annual Chi Omega Christmas Market. The event will be held from Sept. 26 to 28 in a new venue, Dallas Market Hall.
Events
Folds of Honor Has Kicked-Off its 2024 Gala with Parties in Dallas and Fort Worth
Folds of Honor North Texas has hosted parties in Dallas and Fort Worth to kick off its 2024 gala on November 9 at AT&T Stadium.
Events
Beat the Heat at Summer Pop UP Book Sale
The Friends of the University Park Public Library will host its final Pop UP Book Sale of the summer from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, at the University Park Public Library, 8383 Preston Center Plaza.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports July 22-28
Last week was a rough one to be a CVS in University Park. Thieves struck once at the shop on Mockingbird Lane, and twice at CVS in Snider Plaza.