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City of Dallas Schedules Town Hall Meetings to Discuss Budget Plans
City of Dallas seeks public input on fiscal year 2025-26 budget
After Highs and Lows, Experienced Scots Seek to Reclaim Lacrosse Throne
Senior-laden HP roster to play national schedule to prepare for state championship run
Chu to Oversee Hoops Program at Radford
After moving up the ranks for almost a decade as an assistant in college and professional basketball, Zach Chu is finally a head coach.
Scots Prep for Playoff Success in Soccer
After earning a share of the District 12-5A title, the Highland Park boys will begin their postseason push against Frisco Memorial on Thursday.
Site Readings
April Site Reading
These People Newspapers stories from our April Site Reading Column will put a spring in your step this month.
IF/THEN Initiative Announces New Partnerships
Lyda Hill Philanthropies’ IF/THEN® Initiative marked International Day of Women and Girls in Science (Feb. 11) with Hollywood style and East Coast flair.
Preservation Park Cities Plaques Memorialize UP History
Preservation Park Cities is commemorating a century of University Park history by placing large, permanent plaques in significant locations around the city.
Remarkable Women
TWU Honors Dallas Visionary for STEM Leadership
Dallas native Nicole Small has a mantra: “If you can see it, you can be it.” In her case, girls can see an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and visionary recently selected to receive the TWU 2025 Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award.
Rangers Carry Win Streak Into Playoffs
After claiming its first district title since 2017, Jesuit Dallas has big goals for the upcoming boys soccer playoffs.
Crime
Preston Hollow Crime Reports March 11-15
Damage to and theft of motor vehicles topped this week’s crimes.
Cooleys Purchase Three HP Mansions
A car dealership giant may be about to leave his footprint on real estate in Highland Park.
Announcements
HP Town Council Designates R. Gerald Turner Day
The Highland Park Town Council presented a proclamation honoring Dr. Turner’s career at SMU and the contributions he and his wife, Gail O. Turner, have made to the community.
Stores, Upgrades Coming to The Plaza at Preston Center
The Plaza at Preston Center is celebrating its 75th birthday with a $5 million facelift and the addition of multiple new retailers and restaurants.
Events
Top Experts on Women’s Health to Convene at The SHIFT Event
Inspired by their own health experiences and the lack of advocacy for women’s health, two monks created BALANCE, a groundbreaking 4-part docuseries.
Onesan Serves Uptown Sushi Without Uptown Prices
Located on Inwood Road across from Jesuit Dallas, Onesan Sushi and Dim Sum is uptown sushi without the uptown prices.
Remarkable Women
Fashion Star Quits SMU Program to Pursue Dream
Starting with small shows in her local showroom and private shows in Preston Hollow homes, rising fashion star Esé Grembowski now shows at New York Fashion Week.
Ireland’s Culinary Heritage Inspires Today’s Hearty Celebrations
Between St. Patrick’s Day and the anticipation of my first-ever visit to Ireland in October, Irish food is top of mind for me these days.
Panthers Leave Horns Blowin’ in the Wind
Blustery conditions led to some eye-popping offensive numbers during Hillcrest’s wild 28-18 victory over rival W.T. White on Friday at Shepherd Field.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports March 10-16
There was no spring break for thieves and fraudsters in this week’s Park Cities Crime Reports.
Nonprofits
DIFFA Dallas To Host Dreamstate Event
On May 3, House of DIFFA will present a fusion of fashion, creativity, and purpose at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel.