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Sports
Eagles Primed to Bounce Back Under Benson
Episcopal School of Dallas struggled with inexperience in 2025, resulting in an 0-5 record in SPC 4A competition.
Sports
New Faces in Backfield for St. Mark’s
Head coach Harry Flaherty is hopeful an experienced squad on both sides of the ball will lead to more victories in 2026 after fading down the stretch.
Sports
Randall’s Run for the Record Books
SMU pledge Buck Randall is poised to join the ranks of legendary HP quarterbacks at the conclusion of his senior season
Sports
Rangers Ready for Grueling District
With 13 returning starters, Jesuit is hopeful that it will compete in the postseason for an eighth consecutive year in 2026.
News
Commission Delays Recommendation on Shops of Highland Park Rezoning
The Zoning Commission has continued until Oct. 28 a public hearing on the potential rezoning
Society
Party Hopping
So many great celebrations, so little space in print. Enjoy this roundup of recently submitted photographs
Living
Letting Faith Lead the Way
RJ and Annie Harber have drawn strength from and inspired the Catholic community since the loss of their daughters and RJ’s parents in the July 2025 Hill Country flooding
News
Bishop Addresses HPUMC Lawsuit
Bishop Ruben Saenz Jr. of the Horizon Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church said in a new message that “the conference and the congregation are not adversaries.”
Business
Preston-Royal Rezoning Moves Forward Despite Opposition
The contentious mixed-use project cleared the City Plan Commission, but the zoning change still needs city council approval
Crime
Preston Hollow Crime Reports Aug. 17-23
Thieves stealing from cars got carried away in this week’s Preston Hollow Crime Reports
News
Walnut Hill, Betty Jane Lane Zoning Case Deferred
Action on a controversial zoning case at Walnut Hill and Betty Jane Lane was deferred by the Dallas City Council
Schools
UP/HP School Drop-Off Among U.S.’ Most Stressful
Highland Park and University Park have the second most stressful morning drop off in Texas, according to the research
Schools
Arthur Kramer Elementary Kicks Off the ‘26-’27 School Year
Judging by the many bright smiles and high-fives, this year is off to an A-plus start.
News
New Outreach at Bachman Lake Aims to End — Not Relocate — Homelessness
Housing Forward recently helped 27 people experiencing homelessness around Bachman Lake move into housing.
News
UP City Council Recognizes Officers, Pool Personnel
Two police officers received the Life Saving Award, and pool personnel were given commendations
Arts
Remembering Dolly Parton and Her Time In North Dallas
The late, great Dolly Parton had done recording sessions at a North Dallas studio