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House of the Month
House of the Month: 3910 Shenandoah Street
Imagine calling an architectural masterwork your own.
Believe It or Not, Wick Allison (1948–2020) Had a Secret Softer Side
Many know how Wick Allison strived to make Dallas better through his publications and The Coalition for a New Dallas.
What Can You Say About Wick Allison in 500 Words or Less?
Thousands of words couldn’t do justice to the late Wick Allison. But he only allowed me 500.
Coronavirus
Senior Returns to Much Different HPHS
As a freshman, I had imagined that the first day of my senior year would be spent roaming the halls with my classmates and counting down the days until graduation.
Hundreds March in Highland Park, at SMU to Protest Racial Injustice
Hundreds of peaceful SMU students marched around the campus Sept. 5 in protest of police brutality and inequalities faced by Black people.
For The Love of Guitar, Invite This Man to Perform
Maybe blame it on being born down under, but when Vincenzo Martinelli picked his instrument, he didn’t go with his Italian family’s traditional choice.
Football Tab
New Faces, Same Mindset for Scots
Continuity among the coaching staff has been a hallmark of Highland Park’s success.
Hockaday Student, Three Alumnae Serve Our Heroes
Four women, all younger than 20, all with connections to the Hockaday School, and all with family who served in the military, have created a nonprofit dedicated to caring for veterans and providing meals to doctors, nurses, and staff in Veteran Affairs (VA) hospitals.
Lovely Lunches, Burned Puppets, and Rhythmic Teachers
Three generations of the Thomas family enjoy comparing tales of their days at Armstrong Elementary School.
Newly-Founded Student Advocacy Coalition Focuses on Social Justice Issues
Senior Zaria Osimetha decided that enough is enough and founded the Student Advocacy Coalition (SAC) to spread awareness and educate high school students about racial injustice.
Northeast Texas Girl Scouts Honor Gold Award Winners
The Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas presented Gold Award pins to 172 girls from the region, including several in the Park Cities.
Eagle Scout Project Replaces Inlet Markers Around Highland Park
In the blazing heat for two days and a combined six hours, Beau Exall and his crew worked vigorously to replace each storm drain medallion around Highland Park in both Spanish and English.
Highland Park Goes Hollywood: The Cousin, The Witch, and The A Cappella Kids
Seeing my 13-year-old cousin from Highland Park singing and acting on big and small screens still takes getting used to, but her success doesn’t surprise me in the least.
Coronavirus
Experienced Lady Scots Take Off-season Hurdles in Stride
Highland Park will enter its new season with plenty of motivation for another deep playoff run.
Daughter and Mother Warn: Beware of Tick-Borne Diseases
I was a competitive athlete and an excellent student. Then, I was bitten by a tick. I was extremely ill for the next two years.
Student Achievements: Six to Celebrate
Olivia Briggs, a 2020 Highland Park High School graduate, has received a $1,500 scholarship through the HP Education Foundation Tartan Fund/Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society Endowment.
InspireMore Offers Hopeful Tales
Park Cities friends share glimmers of joy on Coronavirus Good News Dashboard
Health Enthusiasts Take Their Seats at the Ozone Bar
Popular in Europe, ozone treatment has found its way into celebrities’ homes and Dallas residents’ personal-care routines.