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World’s Earliest, Most Complete Hebrew Bible At SMU
A rare 1,100-year-old Hebrew Bible, valued at $30 million to $50 million, makes its first public appearance in the United States from April 18-20 at SMU’s Bridwell Library.
Highland Park Names New Town Administrator
Tobin E. Maples will come to the town from Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas, where he currently serves as city manager.
50 Years, Three Generations, One Incredible Secret Recipe
Suzanne Miller, her daughter Anne Miller Morris, and daughter-in-law Morgan Miller are the heirs to one incredible family recipe.
Ziling Zhou Finds Time for Painting
Many now-famous artists never sold a painting in their lifetimes, but 15-year-old Highland Park High School student Ziling Zhou has already exhibited and even sold a few pieces.
Trustees Mull Opening Up Optional Books to Challenge
The Highland Park ISD board of trustees during an April 4 work session discussed the possibility of changing district policy to allow parents to challenge optional materials, such as library books, in addition to required materials.
Obituaries
Jerrie Marcus Smith Dies at 86
Throughout her life, she volunteered and served as a trustee with organizations including the Junior League of Dallas, the Dallas Woman's Club, the Dallas Zoo, Hockaday, The Episcopal School of Dallas, and more.
SMU Symposium Explores LGBTQ Equality, Allies
SMU didn’t have a recognized LGBTQ student organization on campus when Andy Smith came out in 1989. Nor when he graduated 10 years later.
Dior To Take Over Former Ralph Lauren Space
Dior will reportedly move into the former Ralph Lauren space next to Peter Millar in Highland Park Village.
Court Approves Edgemere Sale Plan
A bankruptcy court approved a plan March 27 that puts the luxury retirement community Edgemere under new ownership and returns deposits to families of residents.
Park Cities Presbyterian Church Mourns Nashville Shooting Victims
Parishioners of Park Cities Presbyterian Church (PCPC) gathered March 28 for a prayer service to remember the six people killed in a March 27 shooting at the Covenant School, a Presbyterian private school for children in preschool-sixth grades in the Nashville area. Two of the six people killed at the Covenant School had connections to PCPC.
Investor Acquires Preston of the Park Cities
The Preston of the Park Cities senior living community was acquired by a company represented by Boston-baed AEW Capital Management, county deed records show.
Marker Commemorates MLK’s 1966 Speech at SMU
Members of SMU’s student senate invited the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. to speak on campus in 1966.
Peter Brodsky To Receive J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award
Peter Brodsky, known for helping to revitalize the RedBird Mall area in south Dallas, will receive the J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award March 21.
Student Achievements: Belles, Twirlers, Robots, and Volunteers
The award-winning Highland Belles drill and dance team has added 22 new team members to the 2023-2024 roster of 78, plus any additional managers yet to be named by the directors.
Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Affects Some Local Companies
The bank’s collapse March 10 made headlines across the globe, and its effects were felt beyond Silicon Valley, including in Dallas.
Preservation Park Cities Landmarks Notable Homes
Preservation Park Cities March 4 landmarked four additional homes from the organization's list of the top 100 most historically and architecturally significant homes in the Park Cities.
Scots QB Storer Looking to Prove Himself at Vanderbilt
Brennan Storer’s college decision came down to one primary factor — how much he believed in himself.
University Park Begins Planning for Centennial Celebrations
The city of University Park is gearing up to celebrate its 100th anniversary in April 2024. First, though, the city council had to appoint members to a centennial celebration legacy advisory group and planning group.
Pedestrian Injured After Getting Hit By Vehicle
University Park Police Chief Bill Mathes said a pedestrian trying to cross Airline Road at University Boulevard was hit by a vehicle around 11 a.m. March 7.
Jack Knox Donates $11M to SMU
Entrepreneur and SMU alumnus Jack Knox recently gave $11 million to his alma mater in support of the university’s multiyear, $1.5 billion fundraising campaign.