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Scots Look for More Hardwood Playoff Success
David Piehler couldn’t shake Highland Park’s loss to Lancaster from his memory.
Election
Voters Approve Nuts and Bolts, But Not Luxuries, on Dallas ISD Bond Package
On the surface, two out of five might not seem like a big win for Dallas ISD. But when two of the five bond propositions on the November ballot equate to $3.54 billion of a $3.7 billion ask, the win becomes much clearer.
Couple Seeks To Help Bridge Education Disparities
A Preston Hollow couple helped get technology resources for Dallas ISD students in a big way this fall by matching gifts to Teach For America DFW up to $50,000.
Student Achievements: Three to Celebrate
Boy Scouts with the St. Luke’s Episcopal Church-chartered Troop 577, tackled a project to help solitary bees. St. Mark’s School of Texas junior Spencer Burke (left) led the effort.
Greenhill Teens Launch Students for Happiness
Greenhill School student Kelly Meng first founded Happiness Club with her friends to help classmates destress around tests and exams, but the pandemic exposed a need for something more.
Parish Senior Might Be Small, But He Stands Out on the Field
Christian Benson likes to think of himself as a Swiss Army Knife for Parish Episcopal. He’s capable of performing dozens of functions, and whenever he’s on the field, he’s never dull.
House of the Month
House of the Month: 4345 Manning Lane
This genuinely inspiring custom home on a .546 acre corner lot in Preston Hollow was built by Phillip Jennings in 2012 and updated in 2016.
Society
Upcoming Events
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has put plans for many events in flux. Check before attending.
Real Estate Quarterly
Building Permits, Insurance Claims Slow Post-Tornado Recovery
After the tornado sirens quieted and the rain let up last year, John Hawkins headed out that stormy Oct. 20 night to see how many of the Preston Hollow homes his company built remained standing.
Election
Read Local: How To Get A Neighborhood View Of The Election
A big Election Day is coming up, and our small-but-mighty staff has been preparing to cover it.
Coronavirus
Dallas ISD, TEA Launch Dashboards To Track COVID-19 Cases
Regardless of whether Dallas ISD parents chose to keep children at home, learning virtually, or felt confident in sending them to school, they were nearly universal in asking for some easy way to track how many cases the district had.
Coronavirus
Patriot Pride: TJ Athletes Stay Strong Despite Setbacks
Wins on the scoreboard are nice, but for coaches and athletes at Thomas Jefferson, it’s a victory these days just to keep playing.
Fight Cancer With Granola, Dried Florals
For Elaine Pearlman and Tiffany Lustig, giving back starts with granola.
In Case You Missed It
Too Fast And The Neighbors Are Furious
Almost nightly in Preston Hollow, you can hear it. You can smell it. And if you’re unlucky enough to get caught in it, you can even see it.
How a Hockaday Freshman Became a Beach Volleyball Sand-out
Avery Jackson might live several hundred miles from the ocean, but she feels right at home on the beach.
Hillcrest Lefty Stays Focused on Panthers Before Aggies
At their first practice, youth baseball coach Howard Prager gathered around a group of 9-year-olds and asked who wanted to try out as a pitcher.
Election
Dallas ISD Puts $3.7 Billion Bond To Voters in November
When Dallas ISD debuted its potential 2020 bond package months ago, it was ambitious. It made waves. It attracted national attention. It was $3.7 billion.
Coronavirus
Club Does More to Stay Connected
After the pandemic forced regularly scheduled events to go virtual, the Preston Hollow Women’s Club leaders decided they needed more meetings, not fewer.
Dallas Architecture Forum Hosts Panel on Photography
A pandemic hasn’t stopped the Dallas Architecture Forum from providing plenty of opportunities to learn more about design.
House of the Month
House of the Month: 5923 Park Lane
Nowhere does French country flair so seamlessly blend with contemporary living than in this new estate home in Old Preston Hollow.