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Dallas ISD Considering Changing Elementary Start Times
Dallas ISD is considering changing elementary school start times, citing safety concerns, and is asking for feedback.
Edgemere Files For Bankruptcy, Sues Landlord
The senior living community Edgemere filed for bankruptcy last week, citing the impacts of the pandemic and the February 2021 winter storm, and accused its landlord, InterCity Investments, of trying to take back the property for a “windfall profit.”
Crime
Dallas Police Respond After Shots Fired Outside Preston Hollow Church
Dallas Police responded after they say someone pulled up to where a security guard was in the 9800 block of Preston Road, outside an address listed for Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church, and fired a gun.
Hockaday Alumna Named Fulbright Scholar
Hockaday alumna Tanvi Jakkampudi was named a Fulbright Scholar for 2022.
Hockaday Names Interim Head of School
The Hockaday School Tuesday announced Dr. Laura Leathers’ appointment to the role of interim Eugene McDermott Head of School effective July 1.
Nine New Stores Coming To NorthPark
NorthPark Center is gearing up to welcome nine new stores this spring and summer. Here’s a rundown of the new offerings coming soon
Hawks Soar to TAPPS Title in Tennis
Showcasing impressive depth for a program of its size, Alcuin School claimed a boys team title at the recent TAPPS 1A tennis tournament in Waco. (Read time: 1.1 minutes)
How Emma Watson Made a Surprise Visit To Sudie TAG Students
Some students in Richard Quadri’s theater class at Sudie Williams Talented and Gifted Academy got some pretty magic memories last week when Emma Watson of Harry Potter movie fame visited.
Ebby Halliday’s Former Home Demolished
The iconic ‘little white house’ on Preston Road near Northwest Highway that has long been an office for Ebby Halliday Realtors remains a landmark at the intersection but, just behind it, the former home of the grand dame of North Texas real estate herself is no more as of Tuesday.
New interactive map allows residents, stakeholders room for discussion
The city of Dallas’ Forward Dallas initiative rolled out its Social Pinpoint map, which allows residents to create points of interest or discussion on an interactive map.
Which Locals Made Forbes’ 2022 World’s Richest List?
Residents of the Park Cities and Preston Hollow may notice some familiar faces on Forbes’ new ranking of the world’s richest people.
BioLabs Coworking Space Opens at Pegasus Park
Dallas' status as a biotech and healthcare innovation hub got a boost with the opening of BioLabs at Pegasus Park on March 22.
Parking Could Get Pricier At Dallas Love Field
Parking rates at Dallas Love Field could be raised as garages fill and air travel continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to information presented at a Dallas City Council briefing.
Ursuline Tandem Tops TAPPS Tennis Again
The TAPPS 6A state tennis title felt twice as nice for the Ursuline doubles tandem of Nicole Lawrence and Marlo Caracio on Tuesday. (Read time: 0.9 minutes)
NorthPark Presents ‘Hats: Humor and High Design’ Exhibit
NorthPark is hosting the ‘Hats: Humor and High Design’ exhibit in collaboration with the UNT Texas Fashion Collection until May 15.
Texas Schools Won’t Lose Funds For Pandemic Attendance Drops
In Texas, schools are funded based on the number of students enrolled and the daily attendance on campus.
Society
TACA Silver Cup Luncheon Details Announced
TACA – (The Arts Community Alliance) is gearing up for the 44th annual TACA Silver Cup Awards Luncheon.
Dallas Historical Society Hosts Evening with Jack Drake
Not content with checking just "book author" off his to-do list, Trinity Christian Academy junior Jack Drake is now adding public speaking to his already impressive resume.
Crime
HP Doctor in Forest Park Medical Case Released From Prison
Highland Park anesthesiologist Richard Toussaint, co-founder of the now-defunct Forest Park Medical Center, has obtained an early release from prison.