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Real Talk: Andrea and Aaron Estrada
The “not your average curb painters” add unique designs and address visibility to homes in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow neighborhoods.
Lions Claim Fifth Straight TISCA Title
The St. Mark’s water polo dynasty continued its dominance with a fifth consecutive title at the state tournament for non-UIL teams.
Announcements
Ebby Halliday Foundation Hosts Hurricane Relief Drive
Residents along the Gulf Coast are facing a long road to recovery after two hurricanes in two weeks wreaked havoc.
Compass School Introduces Inaugural Advisory Council
The Compass School of Texas has formed its inaugural Advisory Council.
Crime
Preston Hollow Crime Reports Oct. 7-13
Vandalism and thefts frequented crime reports in Preston Hollow for the week of Oct. 7-13.
Announcements
Comings and Goings
New restaurants, shops, and a Swiss chocolatier enter the Dallas scene.
Society
SMU Moved Sorority Recruitment to Fall — But for Some Students, It Started in the Spring
Sorority recruitment at SMU officially lasted for less than a week, but some potential new members began preparing months, or even a year, in advance.
A Lifeline for Grandchildren: Grandparents and Texas Custody Laws
When family dynamics shift dramatically, grandparents often step in to provide a crucial role of stability and care for their grandchildren.
Scots Aim for More Playoff Success in 5A
Back in Class 5A this season, Highland Park is in the midst of another customary deep playoff run in team tennis.
Playoff Win Highlights WTW Tennis Season
W.T. White’s seven-match winning streak in team tennis ended with a recent 14-1 loss to Midlothian in the second round of the Class 5A Region II playoffs.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports Oct. 7-13
Multiple arrests feature in this week’s crime reports, including one nighttime arrest of a biker who had a nonexistent or defective light.
News
Dallas Animal Services Issues Scam Alert
Individuals request payment, claim to have located lost pets or be members of DAS team part of growing phone scam
UP Earns Elite Accreditation
University Park joined the ranks of the country’s elite park and recreation agencies recently by earning accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).
Athletes Reach New Heights at HP Alum’s Mustang Cheer
Students in class of ’99 HP grad Abby Ruth’s championship-winning cheerleading gym build skills and character.
‘Park Cities People’ Applauds
Hats off to the winner of HPISD’s birthday card contest, the district’s legendary football coach, a young high-jump star, and a local novelist.
Golf Tournament Raises $350,000 for North Texas Students
Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region 13th Annual Golf Tournament was held at Hackberry Creek Country Club on Sept. 23.
City Council Discusses How to Reduce Pickleball Noise
USA Pickleball is exploring ways to make America’s fastest growing sport quieter, and so is the city of University Park.
Announcements
Make-A-Wish North Texas Adds New Board Members
New leadership plans to continue shared commitment to the foundation that helps bring wishes to fruition for children with critical illnesses.