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Letters to the Editor

I’m a Boy Scout in Troop 82, which is sponsored by Highland Park Presbyterian Church, and I am working on my communication merit badge.

Events

DPD Amplifies Efforts in Recruiting

Police officers in Dallas can expect to make between $70,314 and $91,714

By Claudia Carson-Habeeb

Hockaday, St. Mark’s Claim SPC Volleyball Championships

Defending their respective top seeds, Hockaday and St. Mark’s ensured both SPC volleyball titles remained right at home.

Bozman Climbs Depth Chart Quickly for Scots at Receiver

By the time many freshman football players arrive on the Highland Park campus, they are already familiar with plays and offensive concepts after two years in the middle-school system.

Parish, WTW Highlight Games at Hoopfest

A handful of area boys basketball teams will spend the holiday weekend taking part in the prestigious Thanksgiving Hoopfest event in Duncanville.

Site Readings

December Site Reading

Haul out the holly, break out the fruitcake, and check out some of the cheery community news featured in our December Site Reading Column.

Events

The 15th Annual Hope Party Brings Attention to Mental Health

Since 2006, the Grant Halliburton Foundation has helped more than 325,000 students, educators, and parents, recognize the signs of mental illness through various avenues, including education, conferences, collaboration, and encouragement.

HP Looks to Tame Lions in Playoff Clash

The Scots will face Frisco Reedy on Friday, looking to advance to the fourth round of the playoffs for the first time since 2020.

Remarkable Women

Reflection, Contemplation, Anticipation

Attending the SMU women’s equestrian team events for this month’s story (Page 25) elicited an appreciation for the commitment and talent the high-performance sport requires

By Claudia Carson-Habeeb

News

Charter Election Leaves Dallas Leaders With Work, Lessons

Preston Hollow voters explain support of massive police hiring proposition

By Claudia Carson-Habeeb

Huang Sets Backstroke Mark at TISCA Meet

A record-setting performance by Angelina Huang led Highland Park at the recent TISCA North Zone swimming meet in Frisco.

Events

Acclaimed Cellist to Perform at HP Digitarium

Highland Park ISD’s Digitarium at Pierce Planetarium will host an intimate winter concert on Dec. 11 with internationally renowned cellist SaiSai Ding.

Events

Pop Up Book Sale Coming to The Plaza at Preston Center

Bookworms can stock up on their holiday favorites at The Plaza at Preston Center from Dec. 6 to 12 during the Friends of the University Park Public Library’s pop up Second Chapter Book Sale.

Comings and Goings

Learn about the newest places in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow to shop, eat, sweat, and bank in our December ‘Comings and Goings.’

Crystal Charity Ball to Take Dallasites on ‘New York Holiday’

This year, funds will benefit the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, HHM Health, Methodist Health System Foundation, Parkland Health Foundation, The Center for Integrative Counseling and Psychology, Traffick911, and Vogel.