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Rachel Snyder

Rachel Snyder

Managing Editor

Rachel Snyder, managing editor at People Newspapers, first joined the staff in 2019. She's covered everything from Dallas and University Park municipal government to business. Rachel began her journalism career at the daily newspaper The Express Star in Chickasha, Okla. She went on to work for the daily Duncan Banner in Duncan, Okla. the weekly Sand Springs Leader, and WFAA-TV in Dallas. She’s a fan of puns and community journalism, not necessarily in that order.

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Community

La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas Gowns on Display

Gowns worn by this year's La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas duchesses are on view at the University Park Public Library
Tributes

HPISD Mourns Ex-Teacher, Coach, Administrator

Highland Park ISD is remembering a beloved former teacher, coach, and administrator
Crime

Park Cities Crime Reports June 8-14

A shady shoplifter, vehicle burglars, and more plague the Park Cities Crime Reports for June 8-14
News

Dallas Love Field Draws Anti-ICE Protest

Protesters at Dallas Love Field sought to raise awareness of alleged ICE Air operations at the airport
Business

Area Grows Skyward, But Cafe Madrid Isn’t Going Anywhere

Tapas restaurant has maintained its charm despite the arrival of new office and retail buildings
Living

Summer Travel Season Underway

Traffic is lighter in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow in the summer, when residents leave town for destinations near and far. Use our map to tell us where you've traveled
News

University Park Makes List of Wealthiest U.S. Suburbs 

University Park made a new list ranking the wealthiest suburbs in the U.S. by MoneyLion
News

Sevy’s Grill Owner Focused on People, Planning Future

As Sevy's Grill prepares to close out a nearly three-decade run near Preston Center, it's owner is focused on serving customers and supporting staff
Crime

Park Cities Crime Reports June 1-8

Burglars breaking into vehicles leaving broken glass plagued the Park Cities Crime Reports for June 1-8
Schools

Lila Bonner and Eloise Peck’s Memories Live On IN Bradfield Learning Garden

Bradfield Elementary is keeping the memories of two beloved students who were lost in last year’s Hill Country floods alive with the dedication of Lila and Eloise’s Learning Garden.
Business

Comings and Goings

What local businesses are coming and going in the month of June
News

Concern About Northway Christian’s Plan to Host Compass School of Texas

Parents and nearby residents have raised questions about traffic management on the site of the proposed private school
Community

SMU’s Annual March of Remembrance Draws Crowd in Solidarity Against Antisemitism

A group of about 200 Muslims and Christians joined their Jewish classmates and neighbors for the fifth-annual event
Business

Neiman Marcus Flagship Gets New Closing Date

After over a year of uncertainty regarding the future of the more-than-century-old flagship store in Downtown Dallas, a new closing date of Sept. 30 has been announced
Tributes

Remembering Raymond Berry

Raymond Berry, former SMU Mustang great turned two-time NFL champion with the Baltimore Colts and Pro Football Hall of Famer, is being remembered for his legendary career and work ethic
Crime

Park Cities Crime Reports May 25-31

Thieves and fraudsters populate the Park Cities Crime Reports for May 25-31
Community

UP Mayor Tommy Stewart Made Residents Feel Heard

The former mayor may be remembered for his warmth as much as his consequential tenure
News

World Cup Set to Boost Local Business. How Much?

The World Cup will provide a kick to the local hospitality industry, but a more modest increase to other sectors, per reports
Business

Tiffany & Co. Leaving Galleria Dallas

Shortly after Galleria Dallas lost an anchor store in Nordstrom, Tiffany & Co. will also exit the shopping center
Entertainment

Taylor Sheridan’s ‘Frisco King’ Films in HP Village

Taylor Sheridan-helmed shows have filmed in various locations across North Texas and, Wednesday morning, for the first time, one will film in Highland Park Village
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