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Utah’s Mountain Magic
Everyone in Dallas goes to Colorado. It’s true. And for good reason. It’s beautiful and a literal breath of fresh air when the summer temperatures tempt even the most loyal Texan to pack up and head out of town for good.
Events
The Family Place Announces Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon Featured Speaker and Award Recipient
Actor and director Justin Baldoni will be the Keynote Speaker at this year’s Texas Trailblazers Award Luncheon, which will honor Dr. Opal Lee.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports July 29-Aug. 4
Park Cities residents may want to consider using homing pigeons after a number of packages were reported stolen and mail was misplaced in this week’s crime reports.
Meadows Museum Appoints Patricia Manzano Rodríguez as Curator
The Meadows Museum at Southern Methodist University has selected Dr. Patricia Manzano Rodríguez to be its next curator.
News
HP to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Budget
Proposed budget recommends increases in stormwater, water, sewer, solid waste collection, and building permit fees
HPISD Trustees to Consider Bond Election
The HPISD Board of Trustees will consider a resolution to call a bond election during a special meeting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at the William P. Clements Jr. Leadership Center, 6900 Douglas Ave.
Navy Ensign Takes Highland Park Values to the Skies
U.S. Navy Ensign Madison Applewhite credits her hometown Highland Park for teaching her the values she uses now to learn the skills aviators need to fly missions around the world.
Who Painted That Crosswalk? How About a Swimmer from SMU
SMU swimmers are making waves outside the pool this summer as interns for the city of University Park.
In Case You Missed It
Scheffler Claims Olympic Gold in Paris
Among the many high-profile victories in Scottie Scheffler’s professional golf career, perhaps none has been as emotional as winning an Olympic gold medal.
General
University Park to Ground Fog for Mosquitos
University Park plans to ground fog for mosquitos beginning at 9 p.m. between Friday, Aug. 2, and Monday, Aug. 5, due to positive West Nile virus samples.
Society
The Dallas Foundation Announces more than $700,000 in Grants
The Dallas Foundation has announced more than $700,000 in grants to 26 local organizations.
Society
McConaugheys to Headline New Friends New Life Luncheon
New Friends New Life works to restore and empower trafficked and sexually exploited teen girls, women, and their children
In Case You Missed It
Hockaday Rowing Tradition Takes Olympic Turn
Hours after qualifying for the Paris Olympics, Teal Cohen holed up in her Swiss hotel room and proudly watched young rowers an ocean away win medals for her alma mater.
The Flavors of Provence? There’s an Appetizer For That
Christy Rost: My kitchen is fragrant with aromas linked to the cuisines of southern France, Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
Crime
Preston Hollow Crime Reports July 22-28
Troublemakers targeted Preston Hollow stores, cars, and homes in this week’s crime reports.
Oscar de la Renta to Open in Highland Park Village
The Lone Star State now has a lone Oscar de la Renta store—and it’s right here in Dallas. The brand’s only standalone retail residency in Texas will open as a pop-up location at Highland Park Village in the fall.
Events
2024 Chi Omega Christmas Market Tickets Now on Sale
Tickets are now available for the 47th annual Chi Omega Christmas Market. The event will be held from Sept. 26 to 28 in a new venue, Dallas Market Hall.
Miss Park Cities’ and Dallas’ Teens
Beneath the glittering tiaras and elegantly cut dresses — worn for less than a week during the Miss Texas’ Teen Pageant — lies a year’s worth of hard work.