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They’re Here … And We Don’t Want Them!
Hunters, you’re in luck! It’s open season on hammerhead flatworms in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow.
Society
Out & About: Equest Blue Ribbon Gala
Calvert Collins-Bratton and Melissa Oates co-chaired the Texas-chic evening, and Kristy and Patrick Sands were the honorary chairs.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports May 6-12
Bike thieves, reckless drivers, and shoplifters plague this week's Park Cities crime reports.
University Park Swears in Mayor, Council Members
University Park’s mayor and its four city council members, including new member Melissa Rieman, were sworn in at the May 7 city council meeting.
Society
Eric Nadel Birthday Benefit to Feature Rhett Miller
Rhett Miller, frontman of the Dallas-based alt-country band the Old 97’s, will be the featured performer at the Eric Nadel Birthday Benefit presented by Haynes Boone on Thursday, May 16, at The Kessler Theater.
Society
Out & About: Society of St. Vincent de Paul Spark of Hope Breakfast
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of North Texas broke fundraising and attendance records at its Spark of Hope Breakfast on April 19 at the Omni Las Colinas.
Society
DCAC Announces Art for Advocacy Theme
The Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center announced ‘Hope Blooms’ as the theme of its 2024 Art for Advocacy event during a kickoff party on April 18.
HPISD Announces New Athletic Director, Campus Leadership Changes
The district announced on May 7 that Highland Park High School principal Jeremy Gilbert has been named the new HPISD Athletic Director. Highland Park Middle School principal Kevin Hunt has been promoted to Highland Park High School Principal. Boone Elementary principal Amanda Reyes has been promoted to principal of McCulloch Intermediate School and Highland Park Middle School.
Society
Out & About: TACA Silver Cup Award Luncheon
The Arts Community Alliance raised more than $650,000 at its 46th TACA Silver Cup Award Luncheon on April 25, the second-highest amount in event history.
Lakeside Park Project Nearing Completion
Work on Lakeside Park is nearing completion, and the Town of Highland Park hopes to open it to the public by the end of May.
UP Rededicates a Beautified Elena’s Children’s Park
University Park rededicated Elena’s Children’s Park, which celebrates all children and remembers Park Cities children who have been lost, during a ceremony on May 7.
Society
Out & About: Dallas 24 Hour Club Tea for Recovery
Dallas 24 Hour Club hosted its third-annual Tea for Recovery on April 12 at the Dallas Woman’s Forum.
Society
Out & About: VolunteerNow Hearts of Texas Luncheon
VolunteerNow honored Randy Bowman with its Lifetime Achievement Award during its 17th annual Hearts of Texas Luncheon on April 18 at the Arts District Mansion.
Society
Out & About: Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Savor the Symphony
The event combined wine, music, and friends as guests were serenaded by performers from beneficiary Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Young Strings.
Christy Rost: Travels Lead To Inspired Gatherings
In the early spring, I attended The Inspired Home Show in Chicago, where houseware brands from across the world assembled to introduce their newest products to media and retail buyers.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports April 29-May 5
Reckless drivers, poor parkers, and car thieves plague this week's Park Cities crime reports.
Society
Out & About: AWARE Affair
Angie Carpenter, Kamilia Smith, and Lacey Young chaired the night of fighting Alzheimer's on April 12 at Gilley's Dallas.
Events
JSB Raises $497,000 for Music Outreach, Education
The Junior Symphony Ball (JSB) “Purpose with a Party” fundraiser raised a record-breaking $497,000 for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra's community outreach and education programs at its largest event to-date.
HP Elects 5 Incumbents, 1 New Face to Town Council
Will C. Beecherl will continue to lead Highland Park as mayor. Incumbent Town Council members Leland B. White, Marc Myers, Don Snell, and Lydia Novakov will be joined by Alan Friedman to make up the five Town Council member seats.
HPISD Staff Updates Board on Potential Bond and Budget Planning
HPISD staff plans to meet with principals and other campus leaders to clarify the projects in a potential bond that could appear on the ballot in November.