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SMU Moves Fraternity, Sorority Recruitment to Fall
SMU has moved its fraternity and sorority recruitment from spring to fall in hopes of improving the student experience and retention.
Preston Hollow JOANN Store Goes ‘A Cut Above’ to Make Wish Come True
With a week’s notice, the use of their crafting talents, and some help from the JOANN organization, the team at JOANN Fabric and Crafts’ Preston Hollow location made dreams come true.
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Folds of Honor Has Kicked-Off its 2024 Gala with Parties in Dallas and Fort Worth
Folds of Honor North Texas has hosted parties in Dallas and Fort Worth to kick off its 2024 gala on November 9 at AT&T Stadium.
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Beat the Heat at Summer Pop UP Book Sale
The Friends of the University Park Public Library will host its final Pop UP Book Sale of the summer from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, at the University Park Public Library, 8383 Preston Center Plaza.
‘There’s Nothing More Urgent Than Freedom’
Motivated by her mother’s incarceration, Brittany Barnett started nonprofit Girls Embracing Mothers about 10 years ago to use her experience to empower others in similar situations.
Comings and Goings
Beat the heat at an inclusive indoor play area, catch up with Kent Rathbun’s Curbside BBQ at its new location, and read about more recent arrivals and departures.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports July 22-28
Last week was a rough one to be a CVS in University Park. Thieves struck once at the shop on Mockingbird Lane, and twice at CVS in Snider Plaza.
The Olympics Make Waves at the Holmes Aquatic Center
Olympics fans, get ready to leave your living room. The 2024 Games are making a splash this summer at University Park’s Holmes Aquatic Center.
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NorthPark to Host AutoShow in August
Where can you find thirty-five of Dallas’ most luxurious cars on display? Hint: it’s not at a dealership.
In Case You Missed It
Patriotic High-Wheeler Hangs Up His Helmet
In 1975, Jim Whorton paid $375 to buy an ugly, black high-wheel bike from a store in Longview.
Rise School Throws a Birthday “Pawty” for a Superstar
Students at the Ashford Rise School of Dallas put on their party hats to celebrate a staff member known for her floppy ears, wet nose, and waggy tail.
7-Year-Old Reopens Lemonade Stand for a Sweet Cause
7-year-old Charlotte Norwood is reopening her lemonade stand for a sweet cause at the corner of Southwestern Boulevard and Hillcrest Road until noon on Saturday, July 27, and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 28.
Highland Park Warns Residents of Scam
Highland Park has warned of a scammer who is calling residents in an attempt to defraud them of money.
No Cause Found for Pond Fish-Kill
The reason behind a fish-kill in the ponds at Caruth and Curtis Park remains a mystery after tests of pond water failed to pinpoint a cause.
Preservation Park Cities Awards Two Scholarships to 2024 Grads
Preservation Park Cities has presented 2024 Highland Park High School graduates Elizabeth Irvine and Sadie Smythe each with $2,000 scholarships gifted through the Highland Park Education Foundation Tartan Fund/Preservation Park Cities Endowment for 2024.
University Park to Fog for Mosquitos from July 26 to 29
University Park plans to fog for mosquitos between July 26 and 29.
House of the Month: 4226 Arcady Ave.
Designed by renowned Dallas architect Hal Thomson, this three-story Traditional was built in 1926 and has been thoughtfully updated for today’s discerning buyer.
Scheffler Among Medal Hopefuls in Paris
Park Cities native and top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler is representing the United States at the Paris Olympics.
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Dallas Police and Energy Transfer ‘Share the Shoes’
The Northwest Neighborhood Police Team partnered with local companies Energy Transfer and Sunoco LP to donate more than 500 pairs of shoes to children who need them.
University Park Begins Second Phase of Snider Plaza Work
University Park has closed the 6600 block of Snider Plaza between Daniel Avenue and Rosedale Avenue to vehicle traffic to continue construction work in the shopping area.