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Favorites of 2024: ‘Their Portraits’ Remembers Hostages
In browsing back through the dozens of photos taken, I was struck by how the artists' portraits emerged into the forefront, no matter the positioning or lighting of the photographic angle.
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2024 Person of the Year: Mike Rockwood
Superintendent Mike Rockwood has been at the helm of Highland Park ISD for less than 24 months, but his team’s achievements have already shaped the district for years to come.
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Jump Seat Coach Propels SMU Riding Team
Bringing the talents of each rider together as a team is key to Persons’ success
Community
Wycliffe Bridge Restructure to Affect Floods, Residents, Traffic
Team of civil engineers detail existing challenges which include a history of six overtopping events on Wycliff Avenue since 2022
Real Talk: Lindsay Wilson
Influenced, in part, by childhood memories of a residential designer her mom used in Little Rock, Lindsay Wilson chose her major midway through her freshman year at the University of Arkansas.
News
The BBB List of Top Holiday Scams
Most scams on this list can be avoided by taking a few simple precautions, according to the BBB
Announcements
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Announces Award Honorees
Oncologist Robert Berryman, actor Larry Hagman, five-time leukemia survivor Jude Cobler, and former First Lady Laura Bush are among the LLS award recipients.
Survivor Discovers Passion For Glass
The loss of her sister after a long battle with cancer shattered Anna Curnes’ heart.
Don’t Throw Away That Empty Cereal Box!
When painter Jenny Grumbles looked at her 10-year-old’s sugar-laden cereal, she didn’t just see breakfast. She saw the medium for her next artistic endeavor.
José is in the Holiday Spirit
Can’t think of the perfect gift for your foodie and drinkie friends? How about a bottle of José’s Cuatro X Cuatro Mezcal.
Society
Crystal Charity Ball Transports Guests Into a NYC Holiday
Frosty temps blew in just in time to help create a Dallas New York state of mind
The Best Cheeseburger I Ever Had
The time between Thanksgiving and Jan. 2 is collectively known as “the holidays,” a time to celebrate religious, secular, and cultural festivities with gatherings, traditional food, and gift exchanges.
Sing (Or Rather, Bake) It With Me: ‘Here Comes Santa Claus’
At Home with Christy Rost: CHRISTMAS features sweet gifts from the kitchen, sparkling cocktails, Spanish Romesco sauce for a holiday party refresh, a lesson on how to make gift baskets like a pro, an apres ski fondue you’ll want to serve even if you don’t ski, wine pairings, and cookies that kids of all ages will adore.
UP Library ‘Chat and Play’ Mixes Playtime, Parenting Tips
The University Park Public Library plans to offer another series of Chat and Play Workshops Wednesday mornings from Jan. 29 to Feb. 26.
Events
Flash Mob Performs at Preston Center, Snider Plaza
If you were walking through the main drag in Preston Center Plaza Dec. 6, you were treated to a surprise pop up dance group performance.
Latest Round of HP Seniors to Compete in College Sports
Many of us pivoted to new interests or activities during the pandemic, often for the strangest of reasons.
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Retired Journalist Tracks Elusive Jewel Thief
Rena Pederson’s book chronicles the true story of the brazen yet uncatchable cat burglar who targeted homes in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow in the 1950s and ’60s.
Three Steps to Update a Home’s Bookshelves
Although shelves are rarely the focal point in a room, cluttered shelves can distract from an otherwise immaculate space.
Philanthropy
Dallas Animal Services Helps Bissell Empty the Shelters
Dog population at DAS is at 133% capacity, and it urgently needs to be reduced to prepare for some much-needed repairs