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General
New Ownership for Rutherford’s Design
Steffanie and Eric Evans recently took over ownership of the Lovers Lane interior design shop Rutherford’s Design.
Society
Out & About: HPHS Senior Boys Casino Party
Sometimes a party is just a party: not a fundraiser, not a gala, just a fun time to dress up and make memories with friends.
Templetons Give $20M to SMU Engineering
“SMU provides the kind of robust education and research opportunities that are vital to the success and growth of Dallas,” said Richard Templeton, SMU trustee and chairman, president and chief executive officer of Texas Instruments.
Legal Troubles Vex Vandelay CEO Hunter Pond
Legal battles are on the “menu” for Vandelay Hospitality Group CEO Hunter Pond.
Hackberry Creek Renovation Design to Commence
This design will include Hackberry Creek corridor improvements, roadway improvements at Beverly Drive and Miramar Avenue, and transforming the Prather Park tennis court to a pickleball court.
Who’s on the Ballot for HPISD Trustee?
The candidate filing deadline has passed and the ballot for the two open seats on the Highland Park ISD board of trustees that are up for election in May is in place.
UP Address Focuses on Shopping Center Projects
University Park Mayor Tommy Stewart’s state of the city address featured a discussion about projects in major shopping centers in the city in the works for 2023.
HPHS Junior Selected for AHA Initiative
Highland Park High School junior Peyton Bono was selected to be part of the American Heart Association’s Teen of Impact initiative and is seeking to raise $50,000 for the organization by April 6 as part of the campaign.
Isner Falls in Thrilling Dallas Open Final
Highland Park resident John Isner was within a single point of winning his hometown ATP Tour event before falling to China’s Wu Yibing at the Dallas Open.
Crime
DPD: Three Arrested In Connection With Attempted Carjacking
Dallas police say three were arrested in connection with the December 30 attempted carjacking in the Pavilion on Lovers Lane shopping center.
Rosewood Hotels Planning High-Rise Condo
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts’ newest development will be near the Mansion, where it all started more than 40 years ago.
Singer Says It’s Not ‘Too Late’ to Choose Yourself
While many will focus on the joys of love this Valentine’s Day, Highland Park native Erin Duvall looks to the other side of the coin and shares her perspective on heartbreak in her new song, “Too Little, Too Late.”
Voices
The Peggy Sue Smoker Lives On, Comes to the Rescue
Peggy Sue Smoker, the 5,000-pound Oyler rotisserie smoker that cranked out tons of barbecue during her career at Snider Plaza’s Peggy Sue BBQ and her owner, Benchmark Bank, came through in a big way this holiday season.
HP LitFest Gearing UP for 27th Year
Highland Park High School is gearing up to celebrate all things language during the 27th-annual Highland Park Literary Festival “LitFest.”
Society
Out & About: Preservation Park Cities Distinguished Speaker Luncheon
Highland Park Village is a “… living and evolving shopping center,” owner Ray Washburne told members of Preservation Park Cities.
Moody Family YMCA Ready to Roll Out The Purple
With February’s arrival, watch for YMCA flags at Highland Park Village, participating businesses distributing flyers good for trial activations, and purple bows tied around Park Cities trees.
Winter Storm Warning Issued For Dallas Area
Dallas is under an ice storm warning until 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2. Per the National Weather Service, widespread icing on bridges, overpasses, and surface streets is expected through at least Wednesday night.
Dallas Open Looks for Continued Growth in Second Year
When it comes to gauging the success of the inaugural Dallas Open tennis tournament, Peter Lebedevs defers to the fans.
Dallas Restauranteur Wanted in Colorado
A warrant was issued in San Miguel County, Colorado, for Vandelay Hospitality Group CEO Hunter Pond on misdemeanor complaints of harassment and disorderly conduct – charges Pond’s attorney calls “a setup.”
SMU Professor Eyes EU Laws, Elon Musk, and Misinformation
Lawmakers and academics such as SMU’s Jared Schroeder have been pondering the problem since well before Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter on Oct. 28, 2022, renewed alarms.