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Grace Academy Delivers ‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’ Show
Less than 12 miles separate Grace Academy of Dallas and the Granville Arts Center in Garland — far enough for young performers to chimney sweep audiences away to Edwardian London.
Dallas Destiny Tied to Cultural Growth
The 17th annual Dallas Art Fair brought 93 international exhibitors to the Fashion Industry Gallery in the Arts District and a bold assessment from founder John Sughrue.
In Case You Missed It
HP Bass Team Hooks State Title
The Highland Pass Bass Team has capped its perfect season with its first-ever state title.
Society
Post Malone to Headline Cattle Baron’s Ball
The 2025 Cattle Baron’s Ball will feature the North-Texas-raised music star as the headlining entertainer on Oct. 25 at Southfork Ranch.
Volunteers Bring Interactive Spaces to Local Elementary Schools
Colorful paint strokes brought four-square, tic-tac-toe, and checkerboard games to life at Preston Hollow Elementary School’s new interactive playground.
Camps
Fidelity. Bravery. Integrity.
A tour of FBI headquarters in Washington, D.C. inspired the summer plans for a University Park teen with an interest in government and law enforcement.
Community
The Boys Are Back in Town
The end of the school year is more than a marker on the calendar—it’s a shift in tempo
CFT’s Educate Texas Announces $7.3M in STEM Grants
Communities Foundation of Texas’s Educate Texas initiative is implementing more STEM teaching and learning opportunities for school districts in North Texas after Texas Instruments Foundation provides grant awards.
Grandmotherly Guidance Gets Girls Published
Preston Hollow fifth graders Juliana Fresch and Emory Wardlaw enjoyed their 2-year co-authoring and publishing project with a little help from Emory’s grandmother.
In Case You Missed It
Film Takes Audiences Back to ‘When Dallas Rocked’
A new documentary prompts a welcome time warp for baby boomers and an eye-opening revelation for millennials and Gen Zers who think nothing cool ever happened in Dallas.
MAPS Students Exhibit Cooling Design on Heat Action Day
Highland Park MAPS Environmental Architecture students have explored how historical architecture offers insights into modern climate challenges through their construction of a playhouse for the Dallas CASA Parade of Playhouses.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports May 26-June 1
Crooks struck an office building, CVS, and a home in this week’s Park Cities crime reports.
Camps
VNA Hosts Summer Camp to Inspire Young Volunteers and Fight Senior Hunger
Are you searching for a meaningful and enriching summer experience for your child? The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Texas is offering a unique one-day camp opportunity this summer for children ages 8 to 11 — and it’s more than just fun and games.
Nonprofits
Wilkinson Center Hosts ‘Stock Up for Summer’ Campaign
Wilkinson Center is hosting its annual Stock Up for Summer campaign from May 1 to August 31, with a goal of raising $175,000, making 252,000 meals, and collecting 2,500 volunteer hours to benefit 6,000 children.
Crime
Preston Hollow Crime Reports May 20-25
Thefts and burglaries at retail stores, restaurants, and parking lots plagued this month’s crime reports.
2025 Coloring Book Contest Winners
Our 2025 Coloring Book Contest is now open for submissions!
Martha Jackson: Community Matters More Than Elections
I absolutely love this community. I love that we show up for each other—at games, graduations, grocery store run-ins, and even the occasional street construction meltdown.
Students Build a Better Tomorrow for Children Served by Dallas CASA
Highland Park High School students are building a playhouse that will unlock a world of imagination for some lucky children, while making a tangible difference in the lives of others served by Dallas CASA.
Cooper Fitness Introduces an Accelerated Workout
When Heather Dubrow, wife of plastic surgeon and television personality, Terry Dubrow, tried Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) during an episode of The Real Housewives of Orange County, I thought it was likely just another “best kept secret” gimmick.
MAPS To the Rescue!
There was a forest fire on the third floor of Highland Park High School on May 13, and it was up to students in the Moody Advanced Professional Studies program to save the day.