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Support the Homeless During Inclement Weather
Most Dallas residents can crank up their heaters later this week, but that’s not an option for the area’s homeless.
Crime
Preston Hollow Crime Report Dec. 30-Jan. 5
Motor vehicle thefts, burglaries, and the use of firearms topped this week’s crime report.
President of UT Austin to Take the Reins at SMU
Jay Hartzell, the president of The University of Texas at Austin, will leave the state’s flagship public institution to become the 11th president of Southern Methodist University.
Winter Menu: Chase Away The Chill One Bite At A Time
As much as I love quick meals, once winter settles in, I relish dishes that result from slow cooking.
Beckett, HP Boys Roll Past The Colony
Highland Park cruised to a 73-46 win on Friday to remain unbeaten in District 12-5A play.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports Dec. 30-Jan. 5
Thieves, burglars, and other criminals started the New Year wrong in this week’s Park Cities crime reports.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports Dec. 23-29
Thieves, robbers, and reckless roadsters didn’t take a holiday in this week’s Park Cities crime reports.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports Dec. 16-22
Grinches were up to no good in this week’s Park Cities crime reports.
Did Marathon-Running Gambler Cheat?
Highland Park High School grads John Leake, Michael Leake, and Andrew McElroy have made an entertaining and engrossing documentary, Double or Nothing, premiering locally at the Angelica Film Center in January.
Scots Probe Robotic Surgery, Medical Myths, Flight
Do you wonder what it’s like to be a cancer researcher, or how medical students train to use robotic surgical systems?
HP, Jesuit Open Season with Tourney Wins
The Highland Park girls earned three straight wins at the prestigious National Elite Prep Showcase event in Southlake over the weekend.
Faith
Trailblazing LLUMC Minister Chronicles Journey of Faith
During a time when most women were discouraged from entering ministry, the Rev. Donna Whitehead forged her own path.
Persons of the Year
Person of the Year: Abigail Williams
“If the mind of a child is a sponge, we as a society cannot, should not, withhold one drop of water.”
Try These Quick and Easy Ways to Style Your Coffee Table
You should never underestimate the impact that a coffee table has on the rest of the room.
Magikid Team Gobbles Up Competition in Turkey Showdown
A team of young roboticists from Magikid Highland Park catapulted over the competition this November to bring home a win in the VEX IQ Robotics Competition Turkey Showdown.
Events
Cancer Support Community North Texas Hosts Red Tie Gala
The non-profit provides mental health and social support to people living with cancer and their families across North Texas.
Scots Kick Off Season with Home Tourney
A new year means a new high school soccer season. And for the Highland Park boys, that means another edition of the season-opening HP Classic tournament.
Favorites of 2024: Runner Trains Youth Through SpeedKIDZ
The story of local coach and Olympic Trials qualifier Dawn Grunnagle was one of managing editor Sarah Hodges’ favorites of 2024.