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Beach and Bay Await at the Pristine Peninsula Papagayo
Does it ever seem like as much as you love a beach vacation, they all start to feel and look the same after a while?
‘Losing Grace Finding Hope’ Explores Life After Suicide
The suicide of Sue Loncar’s 16-year-old daughter, Grace, left her shattered, and broke her family “into a million pieces.”
Fifth-Grade ‘Mind Masters’ Imagine Way to Eighth Place in Global Finals
A team of Park Cities fifth graders has earned top marks in Destination Imagination's Global Finals for a recyclable-recreation of the State Fair of Texas — complete with fried root beer, popcorn, a giant corndog, and State Fair icon Big Tex.
For Father’s Day and Summer: Gather ‘Round the Grill
Christy Rost: I can’t think of a better way to celebrate fathers everywhere than to fire up the grill and cook a juicy steak or burgers, barbecued chicken, grilled salmon garnished with tropical fruit salsa, fall-off-the-bone ribs, or lightly charred veggies.
House of the Month: 3520 Saint Johns Drive
Modern elegance meets mid-century charm in the heart of Highland Park.
Lake Forest Home Features Lengthy Amenities List
Nestled amidst the lush landscape of the Lake Forest gated community lies 7040 Hill Forest Drive (7040hillforest.ebby.com), a stately French traditional home.
16 Dream Playhouses to Benefit CASA at Annual Fundraiser
Dallas CASA’s Parade of Playhouses will return to NorthPark Center for its 29th year, but this time a month earlier than usual.
Once Afraid of Horror, a Park Cities Native Now Toplines a New Terror Trilogy
Froy Gutierrez admits he was skittish as a youngster, to the extent that watching the M. Night Shyamalan thriller Signs with a cousin became overwhelming.
Bring Order to Your Rooms with the Right Focal Points
If you’re worried that one of your rooms has too much going on, you might need a focal point.
Shenandoah Place Renovation to Preserve Oglesby’s Modernist Design
The Shenandoah Place condominiums, a 14-unit complex on Hillcrest Avenue, was built in 1980 by influential Dallas modernist architect Enslie “Bud” Oglesby.
Former Dancers Fondly Remember Bill Atkinson
For 54 years, Bill Atkinson and his wife, Ann Etgen, trained generations of ballerinas in their studio on Hillcrest Avenue.
Society
Sky Ranch Benefactor Mack Pogue Remembered, Honored
After a 2006 fire destroyed the main ministry building at the Sky Ranch in Van, Mack Pogue helped the camp rebuild.
HP Senior Athletes Span Globe for College Competition
Highland Park has a lengthy history of producing college-ready pitchers and shortstops, and both are part of this year’s class of signees.
New HP Indoor Drumline Brings Home Championship
Last year, Highland Park didn’t have an indoor drumline. This year, its performers brought home a championship.
In Case You Missed It
For Harris, Retirement Leaves a Therapeutic Legacy
Jay Harris has 28 state championship rings, two Hall of Fame plaques, one teacher of the year award, and too many cherished memories to count.
Tuesday Morning Storm Impacts Restaurants, Retail
Residents, restaurateurs, and retail operators are assessing damaged caused by this morning’s storms and some local favorites were hit hard.
Voices
Letter to the Editor: Another Bond Election?
When I was getting ready to have repairs done on my college car my grandfather said, “Watch out, you don’t put good money in after bad.” So, I sold my car. It hurt but it saved me from really goofing up.
Camps
Children To Create, Study Art at Meadows Museum Camp
The Meadows Museum, the leading U.S. institution focused on the study and presentation of the art of Spain, will offer something new in June: its first summer youth camp.
Camps
‘Creativity Resides in All of Us’
Veteran educators Sonali Khatti and Laurie Stevenson wanted to give children a safe space to learn and create art without the idea of perfectionism.