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HPHS Theatre Produces ‘Chicago: Teen Edition’
Highland Park High School’s Theater students are bringing Broadway-style “razzle dazzle" to the Palmer Auditorium for the run of “Chicago - Teen Edition” this week.
Turtle Creek Tour of Homes Showcases Urban Neighborhood’s ‘Elevated Lifestyle’
The Turtle Creek Association’s annual Tour of Homes returns in person with opportunities to see four significant homes in the picturesque Turtle Creek area.
Voices
Future-Proof Your Home with These Design Tips for Aging-in-Place
Today, more Americans than ever are interested in aging-in-place, whether that means making renovations to their current home, finding a home that is wheelchair-accessible, or building a new home.
Crime
SMU Law Student Accused of Secret Recordings
An SMU law student is accused of secretly filming people in bathrooms and bedrooms at his Dallas apartment and his family’s lake house near Lake Travis.
Friends of the University Park Library Hosting Fall Fundraiser
Dr. Elliot Engel will speak at the Friends of the University Park Public Library's fall fundraiser, “The Tortured Genius of Edgar Allan Poe.”
Society
Out & About: New Friends New Life Luncheon
More than 1,200 attendees of the New Friends New Life luncheon, headlined by actor, director, producer, and activist Kerry Washington, helped raise $1.1 million for the organization.
Society
Catalina Gonzalez to Receive Fashion Notes Designer Award
The lifestyle brand Dondolo founder will be honored at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League's 10th-annual Fashion Notes Designer Award Luncheon and Style Show.
Plaid Piper Summons Armstrong Students to School
A man in a plaid kilt, green stockings, and a waistcoat stood outside Armstrong Elementary School with a set of bagpipes in his hands.
Wiping Out Kids’ Cancer a Family Affair
Since Niko was diagnosed with Burkitt’s Lymphoma in 2019 at 13, he and his parents, Alex and Krista Tacey, have been all in in the fight against childhood cancer.
Persons of the Year
Who’s Your Person of the Year for 2023?
Have a great nominee (or nominees)? Let us know now (we’ll be taking nominations until Oct. 30), and keep your eyes open for our ballot on Nov. 1.
SMU National Night Out
The festivities around the main quad featured a fire safety demonstration with a burnout of two mock dorm rooms (one with a sprinkler and one without), a dog parade, entertainment from a DJ and SMU student performers, raffle prizes, lawn games, food, giveaways, and more.
Society
Out & About: Farrah Fawcett Foundation Tex-Mex Fiesta
The Farrah Fawcett Foundation’s annual Tex-Mex Fiesta returned to the backyard of the Rustic this year. The Sept. 28 event supported Stand Up to Cancer and the American Cancer Society’s Dallas Cattle Baron’s Ball to fund Hope Lodge.
HP Appoints New Director of Public Safety
Chuck McGinnis made his oath of office during the Oct. 3 Town Council meeting.
In Case You Missed It
Kersten Rettig: Opa! New Greek Bistro to Open Early 2024
Greece is the word for many food lovers, and it's a culinary segment that is underrepresented in Dallas. Lisa and Tom Georgalis, owners and operators of The Ivy Tavern, are coming to the rescue with Nikki Greek Bistro and Lounge, expected to open early next year.
Holmes Aquatic Center Goes to the Dogs
Who let the dogs in the pool at University Park’s Holmes Aquatic Center? It’s part of the end-of-pool-season tradition, Doggie Splash Day.
Voices
Kersten Rettig: Everyone is Rooting For Celebrity Chef Tiffany Derry
There are just a handful of female celebrity chefs in the country, and Dallas is home to the best: Tiffany Derry.
Plaza To Lose Some Parking Spaces; New Lot Will Add More
Construction is expected to start in early 2024 on streets and sidewalks in Snider Plaza, work that will alter the look of the shopping center and the availability of parking.
Demolition of 1929 House Bolsters Call for Regulations
After the August demolition of a 1929 home on Fairfax Avenue, Preservation Park Cities leaders say they will continue to raise awareness about significant homes hitting the market.
Faith
Faith Friday: Christ’s Family Clinic to Host Fall Reception
The clinic offers primary care to adults who don't have insurance, and attendees can expect to learn more about the clinic and explore the art of the Meadows Museum.