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Hundreds View Solar Eclipse at SMU
The weather defied forecasts, and clouds cleared for long enough to allow for ample viewing at the school’s watch party. Dallas was the largest city in the path of totality for the once-in-a-lifetime sky show.
HPISD Community Advisory Committee Recommends Bond
HPISD’s community advisory committee has recommended the Board of Trustees consider a $130 to $140 million bond package to address capital improvement needs and make more funds available for teacher salaries.
Students Give ‘Transformative’ Concert at Carnegie Hall
String instrumentalists Vivian Zhou and Reagan Nguyen, still months away from becoming sophomores at The Hockaday School, have already played Carnegie Hall.
Travel: Spectacular Sphere Summons Dallasites to Vegas Again
It seemed like Vegas had all that entertainment had to offer until an enormous spherical sensation captured the attention of luxury Las Vegas travelers in need of a fantastic new fix.
Society
Out & About: Mad for Plaid Patron Party
Highland Park Education Foundation supporters recently gathered to celebrate the $1.7 million raised during its annual Mad for Plaid campaign.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports April 1-7
Thieves, frausters, and a considerable number of careless drivers plague this week's Park Cities crime reports.
Cloudy Skies Don’t Block Eclipse Viewing in the Park Cities
The weather defied forecasts and clouds held off long enough to allow for ample eclipse viewing in Highland and University Park.
Society
Out & About: Community Partners of Dallas Chick Lit Luncheon
The event featured a conversation between NBC5’s Laura Harris and actress and singer-songwriter Rita Wilson.
House of the Month: 1918 Olive St. #3802 – Museum Tower
The height of luxury at Museum Tower, this half-floor residence was designed by Alex Eskenasy and Josie McCarthy and built to perfection by Johnathan Sebastian.
UP Announces Centennial Art and Essay Winners
The winners in University Park’s Centennial art contest include works that highlight the beauty of city parks and bridges, depict life in 1924, and imagine a city of the future, complete with moving streets and water slides.
Society
Out & About: JLD Sustainer of the Year Reception
Friends, family, and JLD members gathered to honor Kathleen Gibson and her accomplishments over cocktails and passed hors d'oeuvres.
General
Parking on Two Blocks of Amherst Street Resident-Only
The University Park City Council temporarily designated the 4300 and 4400 blocks of Amherst Street as resident-only parking to ease congestion during construction in the alley between Lovers Lane and Amherst Street at its April 2 meeting.
Society
Historic Home Tour to Feature Four Classic Homes
The May 10 event from Preservation Park Cities will recognize homes that have been preserved or remodeled to keep the neighborhoods’ aesthetics.
HPISD Trustees Consider New Science Instructional Materials
Teachers have praised the materials for their assessment opportunities, real-world applications, clear blueprint for instruction, and student texts. The board is slated to consider whether to adopt the materials for use in the 2024-25 school year at its April 16 meeting.
Society
VolunteerNow to Host Hearts of Texas Luncheon
The luncheon will be held April 18 at the Arts District Mansion.
Dive into the World of SpongeBob with Drama Students
Audiences can plunge into "The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition" with Highland Park Middle School and McCulloch Intermediate School drama students at HPMS from April 19 to 21.
Highland Park UMC, a Campus Congregation, Grows Up With SMU
The long history of Highland Park United Methodist Church (HPUMC) dates back to 1915 when the first classes were held at SMU. Back then, SMU required its 700 students to attend one church service each Sunday, a challenge with no churches near campus.
Preschoolers to Show Their Style at Runway for Rise
The Ashford Rise School of Dallas will host its seventh annual Kentucky Derby themed fashion show, Runway for Rise presented by LTK, on Saturday, April 27, at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, 2121 McKinney Ave.
Society
DCAC Brings Back Pinwheels of Hope
The initiative, presented by Comerica, aims to put pinwheel signs in yards across Dallas County throughout April, which is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports March 25-31
Thieves struck multiple vehicles in the Park Cities this week, but most of the time didn't walk away with any loot.