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In Case You Missed It
‘The Black Widow of Highland Park’
True crime author John Leake’s new book examines the strange story of socialite Sandra Bridewell, whose case has haunted the Park Cities for decades.
UP Police Department Seeks Feedback
Responses to the 11-question survey will be accepted through Dec. 19.
Society
Out & About: Grant Halliburton Foundation Hope Party
More than 500 of the nonprofit's supporters were at the Statler Hotel Nov. 17 for the 14th-annual Hope Party.
HP Seniors Finalize Plans to Become College Athletes from Coast to Coast
Basketball is king at the University of Kentucky, while the women’s soccer program has struggled to remain competitive in recent years. Emerson Andrews wants to help change that.
Voices
How to Hanukkah: Latkes, Jelly Doughnuts, Brisket, Challah Bread
December is “the” holiday month when we are collectively allowed to indulge a bit more in food and beverage associated with holidays. It’s a time to gather around food, the universal connector.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports Nov. 21-25
A hoverboard thief, reckless drivers, and public drunks appear in the Park Cities Crime Reports for Nov. 21-25.
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Hold Black Friday Demonstration
A video on social media shows some protesters lying on the ground and others chanting “Free, free Palestine” at the shopping center on Nov. 24.
Gerstle Tackles a Second Kips Bay Project
Melissa Gerstle was responsible for the enchanting outdoor entry of this year’s Kips Bay Decorator Show House in Old Preston Hollow's Sunnybrook Estates.
‘Chicago: Teen Edition’ Gets Star Power
A Highland Park alumna with experience performing in the Broadway revival of Chicago returned to the Park Cities to prepare students for their recent run of Chicago: Teen Edition.
Area Residents Joining NTCAR Hall of Fame
Bill Vanderstraaten, president of Chief Partners, and Scott Rohrman of 42 Real Estate, LLC will be inducted into the 2024 North Texas Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame in cooperation with NTCAR.
Gingerbread Stroll Returns to Highland Park Village
The 13th-annual event, with its exhibition and silent auction of gingerbread houses from some of Dallas' top pastry chefs and bakeries supporting Community Partners of Dallas, returns through Nov. 30.
Society
Out & About: Cancer Support Community Red Tie Gala
Nearly 350 guests in their 1920s best helped raise more than $335,000 for Cancer Support Community North Texas' third-annual Red Tie Gala Nov. 11.
Society
Out & About: JLD Leagueapalooza
Junior League of Dallas members and guests in music festival-chic attire recently gathered at House of Blues for the organization's annual auction party.
Intermediate School Thespians Will Bring ‘Annie Jr.’ to HPMS Stage
“You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile,” so “Maybe” taking in a McCulloch Fine Arts Department musical can give you one before “Tomorrow,” even if “It’s The Hard Knock Life” for you.
Happenings on the Hill
SMU chemistry professor John Buynuck and his team have received a $3.5 million, 5-year grant from the National Institutes of Health to design and synthesize new antibiotics to fight drug-resistant strains of bacteria that cause tuberculosis and leprosy.
Agarwal Bets on Dallas to Expand U.S. Cricket Popularity
Cricket is the second most watched sport in the world. Dallas is one of the most robust sports markets in the United States. For Arun Agarwal, that sounds like a no-brainer.
House of the Month: 3503 Edgewater Ave.
A visionary alliance of talent – architect Gary Cunningham, landscape architect David Hocker, and Snelling Homes – has given life to this architectural gem in Northern Heights.
In Case You Missed It
Bachendorf’s, Louis Vuitton Expand Galleria Dallas Stores
Fine jeweler Bachendorf’s and French luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton recently expanded their Galleria Dallas locations.
UPPD Accreditation Manager’s Team Wins The Big Bake on The Food Network
University Park Police Department Accreditation Manager Amanda Walker and her team of fellow cake artists and bakers recently won The Big Bake Holiday competition on the Food Network.
Society
Out & About: 2023 Cattle Baron’s Ball
Cattle Baron’s Ball raised a record-setting $5,510,772 for the American Cancer Society at this year’s "iconic" soiree headlined by Shania Twain.