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In Case You Missed It
Scots Prepared to Start Postseason Push
One week after the Highland Park girls toppled Frisco Emerson to start their playoff run, their HP boys counterparts will look to duplicate that feat on Tuesday.
WTW, Hillcrest Eliminated from Playoffs
Red Oak pulled away in the second half to end W.T. White’s run in the Class 5A Division I girls basketball playoffs on Friday.
Lady Scots Top Tyler in Playoff Thriller
After surviving a late Tyler comeback bid, Highland Park remained alive in the girls basketball playoffs on Thursday.
Events
Texas Women’s Foundation to Honor Women Helping Women
The awards celebration will honor the women and young leader recipients who have helped facilitate change for women and girls.
Uplift Education Presents Annual Art Exhibit
“Igniting Imagination,” showcased at NorthPark Center, celebrates the innovative mixed media talents of K-12 students.
Community
DPD Tallies Cost After Lit House Goes Viral
A house in the 6200 block of Deloache Avenue draws both positive and negative attention during holiday season
Digitarium Takes Audiences on a Walk Through the Woods
Viewers in HP’s Digitarium at Pierce Planetarium took a walk in the woods with poet Robert Frost this December thanks to a combination of visual imagery and the music of internationally acclaimed cellist SaiSai Ding.
HP, Hillcrest Grapplers Head to State
Highland Park will send an impressive contingent of eight wrestlers, including three freshmen, to the Class 5A state tournament this weekend.
In Case You Missed It
Rangers, Blue Wave Swimmers Seek Gold
Jesuit Dallas swimmers earned their first team title since 2012 at the Class 6A Region II meet on Feb. 8 in Lewisville.
Pitching, Defense Critical for HP to Become a Hit in New Softball District
Realignment might have dropped Highland Park to Class 5A in softball, but it still didn’t do the Lady Scots many favors.
Where to Get Your Mardi Gras Gumbo Fix
Whether you’re going to celebrate Mardi Gras, or you just want to enjoy a hot bowl on a cold day, here are some area restaurants that serve gumbo.
Community
Dallas Animal Services to Host Late Night Doggie Date Night
“Late Night Doggie Date Night” gives residents additional time to bond with adoptable pets
DART Reps Ask for UP City Council’s Support
Dallas Area Rapid Transit representatives told the University Park City Council during a Feb. 4 meeting that DART is working to better meet the city’s needs, and asked the council to adopt a resolution to maintain the agency’s funding.
‘Preston Hollow People’ Applauds
We congratulate Allie Beth Allman, Curtis C. Farmer, Dale Petroskey, and Wesley Prep second graders.
Hillcrest, WTW Girls Advance in Playoffs
After scoring just nine points in the first half, Hillcrest rallied past Woodrow Wilson for a 32-27 win on Monday.
HP Girls Surge Past Emerson in Playoffs
Highland Park stifled Frisco Emerson early, then held on late for a 42-37 girls basketball bi-district playoff victory on Monday in Allen.
Musings on Travels, Tastes, and Valentine’s Day Apple Tarts
This month’s Valentine dessert was inspired by my visit to France for a Paris Fashion Trip.
Feb. 14 Occasions Worthy of Dinner Reservations
This year, Valentine’s Day is on a Friday, which means restaurants are going to be slammed, and, if you’re not quick about it, you might find yourself at home with a pot of chili mac and a bitter wife.
Lady Scots Roll Past Wranglers in Opener
Highland Park started its season in style, rolling past West Mesquite 11-1 in six innings in a nondistrict softball opener on Monday.