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The Olympics Make Waves at the Holmes Aquatic Center
Olympics fans, get ready to leave your living room. The 2024 Games are making a splash this summer at University Park’s Holmes Aquatic Center.
Events
NorthPark to Host AutoShow in August
Where can you find thirty-five of Dallas’ most luxurious cars on display? Hint: it’s not at a dealership.
7-Year-Old Reopens Lemonade Stand for a Sweet Cause
7-year-old Charlotte Norwood is reopening her lemonade stand for a sweet cause at the corner of Southwestern Boulevard and Hillcrest Road until noon on Saturday, July 27, and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 28.
Highland Park Warns Residents of Scam
Highland Park has warned of a scammer who is calling residents in an attempt to defraud them of money.
No Cause Found for Pond Fish-Kill
The reason behind a fish-kill in the ponds at Caruth and Curtis Park remains a mystery after tests of pond water failed to pinpoint a cause.
Preservation Park Cities Awards Two Scholarships to 2024 Grads
Preservation Park Cities has presented 2024 Highland Park High School graduates Elizabeth Irvine and Sadie Smythe each with $2,000 scholarships gifted through the Highland Park Education Foundation Tartan Fund/Preservation Park Cities Endowment for 2024.
University Park to Fog for Mosquitos from July 26 to 29
University Park plans to fog for mosquitos between July 26 and 29.
Scheffler Among Medal Hopefuls in Paris
Park Cities native and top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler is representing the United States at the Paris Olympics.
University Park Begins Second Phase of Snider Plaza Work
University Park has closed the 6600 block of Snider Plaza between Daniel Avenue and Rosedale Avenue to vehicle traffic to continue construction work in the shopping area.
Highland Park to Ground Spray for Mosquitos
Highland Park will ground spray for mosquitos overnight on Wednesday, July 24, Thursday, July 25, and Friday, July 26.
Events
Dallas CASA Hosts Parade of Playhouses Closing Party
Dallas CASA held a closing party for its 29th annual Parade of Playhouses at Breadwinners, NorthPark Center.
Signage Changes Could Give UP Second-Floor Businesses a Leg Up
University Park’s City Council voted July 23 to allow more second-floor businesses to install signs in a move that could give their sales a boost.
In Case You Missed It
HP to Consider Resolution Supporting Cities Seeking DART Funding Changes
The Highland Park Town Council has asked staff to draft a resolution supporting cities that have requested Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) reconsider the formula it uses to collect revenue.
Society
TWF Announces New Board Members
The Texas Women’s Foundation has announced that Carrie Freeman Parsons, Chair of the Board at Freeman Company, will serve a second year as Chair of the Foundation’s Board of Directors.
Events
Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Hosts Fashion Notes Kick-Off Party
Amidst delicately glamorous dresses and a selection of wine and treats, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League (DSOL) celebrated the Fashion Notes fashion show and luncheon at the Kick-Off party at Caitlin Wilson Home Décor and Design.
Events
18th Annual A Writer’s Garden Speakers Revealed at Announcement Party
Guest speakers at November's 18th annual A Writer’s Garden Symposium and Luncheon were revealed at an announcement party this summer.
Events
Blast Off! Frontiers of Flight Moon Day Soars to Success
More than 1,000 people attended the 16th Annual Moon Day celebration at the Frontiers of Flight Museum.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports July 15-21
Park Cities' jails may have been crowded this week due to more than a half-dozen arrests in University Park and one in Highland Park.
Events
John “Lucky” Luckadoo Tells of Bloody 100th Bomb Group
John "Lucky" Luckadoo shared stories of his time in the Bloody 100th Bomb Group during an After Hours conversation at the George W. Bush Presidential Museum.
Voices
You Say Tomato, I Say the Taste of Summer
Summer produce is peaking now and restaurants around town are celebrating the most glorious of summer fruits, the tomato.