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MAPS Students Bring NASCAR Action to HPHS
Students brought a bit of Daytona — complete with the scent of burning rubber, big wrecks and a dramatic finish — to Highland Park High School on May 3 during the Moody Advanced Professional Studies Grand Prix.
Society
Out & About: 36th-Annual Mad Hatters Luncheon
Fresh botanicals, Greek goddesses, sororities, and pong-inspired solo cups were reflected among the sea of hats as attendees showed off their interpretations of the "Gardens of Greece" theme.
In Case You Missed It
Snider Plaza Construction to Begin on May 6
Construction on surface improvements in Snider Plaza will get underway on May 6 in the 3400 block of Daniel Avenue, between the east and west alleys of Snider Plaza, and the 3400 block of Westminster Avenue, between Hillcrest Avenue and the west alley of Snider Plaza.
The Hillier School to Close After 56 Years
The school, which charges a fraction of the tuition of its competitors and gives more than half its students financial aid, has been struggling for years and can no longer afford to stay open, chairman of the board Jeffrey S. Hillier said.
Society
Out & About: Rainbow Days Pot of Gold Luncheon
Five hundred supporters attended the 27th-annual luncheon April 19 at the Westin Dallas Galleria Hotel and raised $274,500.
Society
Out & About: Dallas CASA Cherish the Children
The event hosted a panel of distinguished professionals who addressed some of Dallas' greatest challenges facing the welfare of children April 19 at the Omni Hotel Dallas.
Meet Two of Your HP Town Council Candidates
Each candidate was given the opportunity to fill out a People Newspapers questionnaire about their candidacy.
Camps
HPHS Junior to Host Fourth Annual Fishing Camp
Highland Park High School junior Cullum Brown hopes young anglers get hooked on fishing this summer during his fourth annual fishing camp.
Society
Out & About: Children’s Cancer Fund Gala
Supporters celebrated “A Knight to Remember” at the organization’s crown-optional gala on April 19 at the Hilton Anatole.
Society
Out & About: Grant Halliburton Foundation Beacon of Hope Luncheon
Attendees heard the inspiring story of Kevin Berthia and Kevin Briggs on April 19 at the Omni Dallas Hotel.
Margaret Chambers: Exceptional Exterior Lighting
Margaret Chambers: I discussed interior lighting in my last article, but today, I want to address exterior lighting and its essential role in accenting your home and landscape.
20 Under 40
People Newspapers Honors Young Professionals
We celebrated our 20 Under 40 on April 25 at Communities Foundation of Texas with honorees, friends, and readers.
HP Introduces New Town Attorney, Mayor for a Day
There were two new faces at Town Hall during the latest Highland Park Town Council meeting.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports April 22-28
A high-speed chase, thieves, and package pilferers kept police busy in this week's Park Cities crime reports.
Crime
HP Real Estate Mogul Pleads Guilty to CA Sexual Battery
Highland Park real estate mogul and reality TV star Bill Hutchinson pled guilty to one count of misdemeanor sexual battery in Orange County Superior Court on April 29.
Events
TWF Leadership Forum & Awards Celebration to Feature Conversation with Deborah Roberts
The Texas Women’s Foundation has announced that Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall will moderate a discussion with ABC News’ Deborah Roberts at the foundation’s Leadership Forum and Awards Celebration on April 30.
Park Cities to Remember Molly Mullens in April 29 Memorial Service
A memorial service for third-grader Molly Mullens, who was killed in a car crash in March, will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday, April 29, at Highland Park Presbyterian Church, 3821 University Blvd.
Events
Out & About: Aging Mind Foundation ‘A Night to Remember Gala 2024’
The Aging Mind Foundation (AMF) hosted its tenth annual gala supporting Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related research on March 23 at Thompson Dallas.
Society
Out & About: Jewish Family Service Woman to Woman Luncheon
More than 1,000 guests in bright spring colors and floral attire filled the room at the Fairmont Dallas on April 18 for the Jewish Family Service garden party-themed Woman to Woman Luncheon.
Scots Lack Element of Surprise in Lacrosse Title Push
If ever Highland Park could be considered an underdog in lacrosse, last season’s surprise run to the Texas High School Lacrosse League state championship — the program’s first since 2015 — was it.