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Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports June 17-23
Temperatures may be rising, but mischief makers didn’t need to work up a sweat to steal from multiple unlocked cars in the Park Cities this week.
Eagle Scout Candidate Bakes Coffee Cakes for a Good Cause
What’s for breakfast? How about a freshly baked coffee cake, topped and layered with cinnamon-streusel, and delivered warm to your front door?
Congratulations, HPHS Class of 2024
Highland Park High School celebrated the graduation of 550 students on May 24 at SMU’s Moody Coliseum.
Downtown Dallas Festival Needs Even More Joy
For one day each spring, visitors to downtown Dallas are transported to South Asia as dancers lead a colorful chariot through the streets of downtown Dallas.
Society
Tory Burch Celebrates Texas Women’s Foundation President and CEO
Texas Women’s Foundation board members and more than 100 supporters gathered at the Tory Burch store in Highland Park Village in May to celebrate the foundation’s new president and CEO, Karen Hughes White.
Real Talk: Tina Lawson
The executive limousine business Tina Lawson founded in 2001 didn’t take long to evolve.
In Case You Missed It
Sprinter Rutledge Aims for Olympic Berth
Highland Park alum John Rutledge will go for gold this week at the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon.
Inmate’s Condition Critical After Apparent Suicide Attempt
A University Park Police Department jail inmate remained in critical condition on Monday after apparently attempting to commit suicide while in custody on June 20.
DUC Boats Cap Strong Season at Nationals
Dallas United Crew earned a solid showing in several divisions at the recent USRowing Youth National Championships in Sarasota, Florida.
University Park to Inventory City’s Trees
University Park awarded a contract for a tree survey and related services to Davey Resource Group, a company that has been in the tree business for 135 years, at its June 18 meeting.
Rathbun’s Curbside BBQ Moves to Klyde Warren
Menu highlights include pecan-smoked wagyu beef strips, beef tenderloin and brisket, jalapeño-cheddar sausages, smoked turkey breast, and cedar plank salmon.
Society
Work of St. Vincent de Paul Pharmacy Honored
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of North Texas has earned a Texas Impact Enterprise Award in recognition of the work of its charitable pharmacy.
University Park Selects New Library Director
University Park has selected Jackie Lott, who served in multiple leadership roles during her 13 years at the Shreve Memorial Library, as the city’s new Library Director.
Experience the Food, Music, Shopping of Bishop Arts
Where’s the Party? South of 30. While we’re blessed with so many dining and shopping areas in the geographical boundaries of Preston Hollow and the Park Cities, occasionally, it does us good to explore the richness that other parts of Dallas offer.
Crime
Preston Hollow Crime Reports June 10-16
Reckless motorcyclists, an attempted Chili’s theft, and fraudsters appear in this week’s crime reports.
Culture Pass Provides Free Arts Programming in Dallas
Dallas residents can transport themselves to museums filled with ancient fossils and festivals celebrating unique artists — for free — with one magic item: a library card.
Hockaday-Launched Fine Arts Nonprofit Goes International
Visions For Confidence (V4C) is an inspirational 501(c)(3) nonprofit started by two Texas teens with a passion for recognizing talented students studying fine arts.
Obituaries
Real Estate Icon Ellen Terry Dies at 85
Ellen Terry, a leader in the Dallas real estate industry remembered as much for her kindness and generosity as for her success, died on June 12 after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 85.
Netflix House to Open at Galleria Dallas in Fall 2025
Imagine sifting through fabrics and hats and indulging in an afternoon tea inspired by Bridgerton. Experiences such as these will be coming to Dallas in the fall of 2025 when Netflix House opens its second United States location at the Galleria Dallas.
Society
Out & About: Dallas Theater Center Centerstage Gala
Nearly 260 Dallas Theater Center supporters attended the organization’s 40th-annual gala and fundraiser, themed “A Brand New Day,” at Fashion Industry Gallery May 4.