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Crime
Preston Hollow Crime Reports Dec. 2-8
Theft of motor vehicles and personal property topped this week’s Preston Hollow crime report.
The Best Cheeseburger I Ever Had
The time between Thanksgiving and Jan. 2 is collectively known as “the holidays,” a time to celebrate religious, secular, and cultural festivities with gatherings, traditional food, and gift exchanges.
Sing (Or Rather, Bake) It With Me: ‘Here Comes Santa Claus’
At Home with Christy Rost: CHRISTMAS features sweet gifts from the kitchen, sparkling cocktails, Spanish Romesco sauce for a holiday party refresh, a lesson on how to make gift baskets like a pro, an apres ski fondue you’ll want to serve even if you don’t ski, wine pairings, and cookies that kids of all ages will adore.
Rangers Top St. Mark’s for Tourney Title
Jesuit rallied for an overtime win over St. Mark’s, 66-59, on Saturday thanks to some late heroics by Caleb Steger.
Scheffler Awarded Again as Best on Tour
Scottie Scheffler has been honored with his third consecutive Jack Nicklaus Award as the PGA Tour’s player of the year.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports Dec. 2-7
Reckless roadsters, mischief makers, and sneaky thieves create chaos in this week’s Park Cities crime reports.
HPHS Student’s Essay Warns About Dangers of Disinformation
The world is ending. The No. 7 does not exist. Rain is a myth.
UP Library ‘Chat and Play’ Mixes Playtime, Parenting Tips
The University Park Public Library plans to offer another series of Chat and Play Workshops Wednesday mornings from Jan. 29 to Feb. 26.
Liberty Ousts Parish in TAPPS Title Game
Despite a valiant effort, Parish Episcopal’s amazing streak of TAPPS Division I state football championships has come to an end.
Events
Flash Mob Performs at Preston Center, Snider Plaza
If you were walking through the main drag in Preston Center Plaza Dec. 6, you were treated to a surprise pop up dance group performance.
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Resilient Scots Advance to State Semis
After some early miscues, Highland Park found its footing and stormed to a 41-28 win over Frisco Lone Star on Friday in the 5A Division I quarterfinals.
HPISD Affected by Ransomware
Highland Park ISD’s weeklong network outage involves ransomware, superintendent Mike Rockwood wrote in a Friday afternoon email to district families and staff.
In Case You Missed It
Steakhouse Coming to University Park in Spring 2025
The space in Preston Commons once occupied by Nick & Sam’s Grill is getting new life as Casa Brasa, described in Restaurant Hospitality magazine as a steakhouse featuring a Mexican twist complemented by Japanese-inspired elements.
Wesley Prep Students Present Gifts to Angel Tree
The Salvation Army’s Major McFarland was presented a check for over $2,000 and loads of gifts for Angel Tree angels from WP second graders.
Tooth Treatments, Festival Fun, And an Eye-Catching SUV
The fall festival at the Preston of the Park Cities senior living community included a pie walk, pumpkin painting, handmade jewelry maker, and such fall treats as artisan cheese and apple cider.
Events
Hispanic 100 Latina Giving Circle Awards Grants
The H100 at Texas Women’s Foundation awarded $114,000 in grants to 29 North Texas area nonprofits serving Latina women and girls with low and moderate income.
From Panthers to Pistons, Basketball Belief Motivates Jenkins
It’s a good thing Daniss Jenkins stopped listening to the naysayers who dismissed his chances of playing Division I college basketball, let alone in the NBA.
Parish Looks to Complete Sixth Title Run
Parish Episcopal is embracing a new role as it aims for a sixth consecutive TAPPS Division I championship on Saturday — as the underdog.
Lone Star Offers HP Familiar Playoff Foe
The Region II title in 5A Division I comes down to HP and Frisco Lone Star, who will meet on Friday at The Star in Frisco.
Latest Round of HP Seniors to Compete in College Sports
Many of us pivoted to new interests or activities during the pandemic, often for the strangest of reasons.