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Austin Street Center: Megan Burkhart
Megan Burkhart, of University Park, is a senior executive vice president and chief administrative officer for Comerica Incorporated. She joined Austin Street’s board — and its fight against homelessness — 10 years ago.
Nonprofits
The Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum: Paige Elliott
University Park resident Paige Elliott’s connection to gardening runs deep.
Nonprofits
Youth180: Ginny Bledsoe Martin
University Park volunteer Ginny Bledsoe Martin has been involved with teen outreach programs in North Texas since moving here in 2011, and in 2020 got connected with Youth180 through its president Keri Stitt.
Football Tab
Improved Results Have Lions Turning the Corner
The progress was evident throughout last season for St. Mark’s, as the Lions snapped a 15-game skid against SPC 4A competition and posted their first winning season since 2021.
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With Speed to Burn, Jesuit Eyes Quick Start, Fast Finish
Jesuit Dallas has had plenty of great athletes come through its program, but rarely have the Rangers collectively had this much pure speed.
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Randall’s Return Should Prove Advantageous for Scots
Last year, Buck Randall won the starting quarterback job only a few days before the regular-season opener.
Crime
Preston Hollow Crime Reports Aug. 26-31
Thefts at retail shopping centers in Preston Hollow plagued DPD in this week’s crime news.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports Aug. 25-31
Fraudsters, thieves, delinquent drivers, and porch pirates were up to no good in this week’s Park Cities crime reports.
Discover Life at Edgemere: Resident Panel & Brunch
Curious to see if the Edgemere lifestyle is right for you? Edgemere invites you to a special Resident Panel Discussion on Thursday, September 18, at 11 a.m.
Highland Park Serves Up an Ace of a Ribbon Cutting
Anyone who thinks ribbon cuttings aren’t fun, action-packed events must have missed Highland Park’s celebration of the new pickleball courts at Prather Park.
Latter-Day Scots
At Highland Park High School, the motto “Enter to learn, go forth to serve” is more than a slogan etched on a wall — it’s a way of life.
Heath Outruns HP in High-Scoring Opener
The Scots absorbed some lessons in a 52-49 loss to Rockwall-Heath at Highlander Stadium.
WTW Survives Hillcrest in OT Thriller
Jayden Street caught a 20-yard touchdown pass from Andrew Paredez in overtime to lift the W.T. White past Hillcrest in Friday’s season opener.
Scots to Host Football Auction and Caniac Supper
Scots fans can help their team kick off a winning season during the 12th annual Highland Park Football Auction and Caniac Supper, HP’s largest football fundraiser of the year.
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Newcomers Look to Help Eagles Take Flight Again
Despite significant roster losses due to graduation and a roster with just four seniors, there’s hope for a quick turnaround.
‘Sunday Lunches and Fairy Houses’
Charlotte March wrote the song “Sunday Lunches and Fairy Houses” to honor Camp DeSoto, a place she grew to love over eight summers. Now, her words of tribute and memory are making a difference for victims of the July floods that devastated Camp Mystic and the Texas Hill Country.
Summer Drivers Had Bumpy Roads, But a Smoother Ride in UP Is Around the Bend
Construction made driving through University Park an adventure this summer. But the quest to find a better route is coming to an end — some projects are beginning to wrap up, and traffic should improve.
Get Ready to Celebrate — Swoozie’s Is Back!
Swoozie’s has reopened its location at 8417 Preston Center Plaza.
Beating the Heat at Edgemere with Sound Baths and More
Tucked into Preston Hollow is an oasis from the summer heat that’s providing an active lifestyle even during the worst of the “dog days of summer.”
Hill Country Flood 2025
Families Honor Daughters Lost in the July 4 Flooding
Park Cities families who lost daughters during the July 4 flooding that devastated Camp Mystic have established memorial foundations to honor them and continue their legacies.