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Rangers, Scots Cruise in Playoff Openers
Jesuit Dallas set a program record for its defensive effort during a 23-1 thumping of Garland in the water polo playoffs on Monday at the Segal Aquatic Center.
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Hockaday Keeps Rolling, Sweeps Ursuline
After three marathon sets, Hockaday swept Ursuline on Monday in a nondistrict battle of Dallas private-school volleyball powers.
Hockaday Neighborhood Gathers For Annual BBQ
The annual HNA fall event brought neighbors together for a picnic under the shade of oak trees, and included a balloon artist and face painter.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports Sept. 30-Oct. 6
Which are the easiest cars to steal in the Park Cities? The ones with key fobs inside.
General
Letters to The Editor
I was devastated to see the demolition of the Rose Lloyd Mansion at 4101 Beverly Drive in August.
Park Cities Author Takes on China, Communist Party
Park Cities resident Patrick Jenevein entered China’s complex business world in 1995.
Panthers Keep Win Streak Alive, Top WTW
Hillcrest continued its dominance atop the District 13-5A volleyball standings with a four-set road win over rival W.T. White on Friday.
Defense Shines Again, Scots Ground Hawks
Highland Park frustrated a high-powered Red Oak offense while pulling away for a 32-14 victory in a battle of District 7-5A Div. I title contenders on Friday.
Knights Rally to Clip ESD in SPC Opener
A late rally by Bellaire Episcopal led to a heartbreaking defeat for Episcopal School of Dallas in the SPC 4A opener on Friday.
Boone Bulldogs Show Their HPISD Spirit
Students at the district’s newest school will celebrate their HPISD heritage this year with the theme “Proud to be Plaid.”
Better Business Bureau: Investment Scam Losses Rising
Investment scams are becoming much more costly for seniors and others duped into believing they are getting incredible returns, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns.
HP Grad Takes the Heat on Fox’s ‘MasterChef’
Scott McKinnon didn’t play it safe when tasked with cooking a signature dish for celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay on the hit television show.
Highland Park to Ground Spray for Mosquitos
Highland Park east of Preston Road to the town limits will be sprayed for mosquitos overnight on Thursday, Oct. 3, due to a high mosquito count in a trap on the east side of town. None of the mosquitos in the trap tested positive for the West Nile virus.
HP Band, Drumline Bring Home Top Awards
The Highlander Band and Highland Park Drumline have kicked off their seasons with wins at recent competitions.
Jesuit, Ursuline Take Medals in Opener
Jesuit Dallas and Ursuline both took second behind Southlake Carroll in their respective divisions at the season-opening Ranger Relays swimming meet.
News
City of Dallas Addresses Hazardous Waste Disposal
City reminds residents why it’s not wise to dispose of paint or other hazardous waste in garbage bins or recycle roll carts
HP Faces 7-5A Road Challenge at Red Oak
The Scots and Hawks both have legitimate hopes of a District 7-5A Div. I title this season.
SMU Welcomes Students, Tracks Dinosaurs, Acquires Art
SMU welcomed nearly 2,000 new students, the university’s scholars tracked dinosaur footprints, and the Meadows Museum acquired contemporary Spanish artwork.
‘Preston Hollow People’ Applauds
Learn more about people making Preston Hollow shine, including Lisa Dwinal, a middle school faculty member at The Hockaday School, who is one of 26 educators from across the country, and the only teacher from Texas, to be accepted into the 2024 Peace Teachers program at the United States Institute of Peace.
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Covenant Senior Plays All Over the Field, But Usually Winds Up in the End Zone
He’s a wide receiver, running back, cornerback, kicker, and punter. He’s lined up at quarterback, and would play elsewhere, too, if his coaches asked or needed him.