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Crime
Preston Hollow Crime Reports Dec. 29-Jan. 4
Thefts and home burglaries were the top crimes committed in this week’s Preston Hollow neighborhoods.
Sports
Lady Scots Earn Places on MaxPreps All-American Team
Three members of the state champion Lady Scots volleyball team have earned MaxPreps All-American honors.
Sports
HPISD Board of Trustees Honors Volleyball Team
The Highland Park ISD board of trustees recognized the district’s history-making volleyball team at its Dec. 16 meeting.
Schools
Teachers Program Draws Next Generation of Educators
Former Dallas ISD elementary students are returning to their roots to pass it on
Announcements
Sally Ford Kelley
Sally Ford Kelley was triumphantly welcomed to Heaven on Monday, November 17, 2025. She lived out her 77 years giving fully to her family and friends.
Sports
Hillcrest Alum and Pistons Player Honored
During the event, Jenkins spoke with students about his journey from Dallas ISD to the NBA, offering encouragement and answering questions about perseverance and pursuing dreams.
Sports
Lady Scots Hope First Volleyball Title Won’t be the Last
Highland Park has come close before. But making history takes a special combination of talent, strategy, resilience, and performance.
Living
The Reality of Pig Butchering Scams
If you receive an unexpected message from a stranger offering investment advice, delete it immediately.
Living
Reflecting as a Community — 2025 in the Park Cities
This year, our streets wore green ribbons — gentle reminders of the heartache that touched our community when six young girls from our neighborhood were lost at Camp Mystic and when others succumbed to the quiet despair of suicide.
Business
Late Burger House Co-Owner Left ‘The Most’ Memories
As the oldest continuously operating restaurant in the Park Cities, it has the most history of selling the most unpretentious menu items prepared by some of the most beloved restaurant owners and staff.
News
Blue Carpet Centennial, Janet Jackson Magic
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas celebrated its 100th anniversary, with civic leaders, philanthropists, and local celebrities flocking to Fair Park for the event
Schools
MIS Students Warm Hearts With ‘Frozen Jr.’
There was magic both on and off the stage during the December production of Frozen Jr. at McCulloch Intermediate School.
Living
SMU Study Explores How Imagining Regret Can Drive Action
A new study suggests that imagining how you might feel after skipping a flu shot might be key to actually getting one.
Community
Former President Bush Leads Warrior Ride Pack
Gathering coincided with George W. Bush Institute veteran advocacy events
Crime
Preston Hollow Crime Reports Dec. 22-28
The fraudulent use of identification cards and credit cards made headlines during the busy holiday shopping week.
Crime
Preston Hollow Crime Reports Dec. 16-21
Theft of property including several motor vehicles plagued this week’s crime report.
Events
Favorites of 2025: Pioneer Woman Shares Recipes, Stories
Managing editor Sarah Hodges learned to cook from the Pioneer Woman. This article about Ree Drummond’s talk at the George W. Bush Presidential Center was one of her favorites of 2025.
Schools
Taking the WrAP
Highland Park ISD has introduced a new tool to help students sharpen their writing skills — the WrAP, short for Writing Assessment Program, by ERB.
Schools
HPHS Teachers Create Best in Class Hype Video
Highland Park’s sports teams scored some wins this season, but when it comes to hype videos, they’ve all been outplayed.
News
AI Trash Trucks Spill the Dirt on City Code Violations
Goal set to spot code violations such as illegal dumping, overgrown lots, graffiti