Park Cities People

07/08/2024

It took a police detective months of combing through video to identify the car whose occupant shot and killed Chris Murzin in 2021. But with the right software, the search could have been completed in a day.

It took a police detective months of combing through video to identify the car whose occupant shot and killed Chris Murzin in 2021.

07/06/2024

After overseeing his fourth Highland Park High School graduation ceremony, Jeremy Gilbert returned to campus to clean out the principal’s office. But he didn’t have to move far.

After overseeing his fourth Highland Park High School graduation ceremony, Jeremy Gilbert returned to campus to clean out the principal’s office. But he didn’t have to move far.

07/06/2024

Highland Park west of Preston Road to the town limits will be sprayed for mosquitos overnight on Friday, July 5, Saturday, July 6, and Sunday, July 7, due to a mosquito sample that tested positive for West Nile Virus.

Highland Park west of Preston Road to the town limits will be sprayed for mosquitos overnight on Friday, July 5, Saturday, July 6, and Sunday, July 7, due to a mosquito sample that tested positive for West Nile Virus.

07/05/2024

University Park residents can cool down with an extra hour of evening swim time at the Holmes Aquatic Center in July.

University Park residents can cool down with an extra hour of evening swim time at the Holmes Aquatic Center in July.

07/04/2024

The sold-out luncheon raised more than $153,000 and boasted 300 guests.

The sold-out luncheon raised more than $153,000 and boasted 300 guests.

07/04/2024

The city of Dallas celebrated Independence Day early on June 29 with food, fireworks, and live music in Klyde Warren Park.

The city of Dallas celebrated Independence Day early on June 29 with food, fireworks, and live music in Klyde Warren Park.

07/03/2024

Alex Bell, who has served University Park through nonprofits and as a member of several city committees, was recently selected as 2024 Citizen of the Year.

Alex Bell, who has served University Park through nonprofits and as a member of several citizen committees, was recently selected as the city’s 2024 Citizen of the Year.

07/03/2024

Former St. Mark’s basketball star Harrison Ingram was selected by the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the NBA draft on Thursday.

Former St. Mark’s basketball star Harrison Ingram was selected by the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the NBA draft on Thursday.

07/03/2024

‘Tis the season for hometown parades, backyard picnics, ice cold lemonade, grilled hot dogs and burgers, and everything red, white, and blue.

‘Tis the season for hometown parades, backyard picnics, ice cold lemonade, grilled hot dogs and burgers, and everything red, white, and blue.

07/02/2024

Chairs of the fashion show and luncheon, Claire Catrino and Kaleta Blaffer Johnson, announced the event at the organization’s Spring Tea, hosted by Park Cities resident Wendy Hansen.

Chairs of the fashion show and luncheon, Claire Catrino and Kaleta Blaffer Johnson, announced the event at the organization’s Spring Tea, hosted by Park Cities resident Wendy Hansen. The tea, chaired by Mari Epperson, brought not only the group’s members but also the announcement of the upcoming...

07/02/2024

Joel Williams III will ride in the Park Cities Fourth of July Parade for the 13th time this year.

Joel Williams III will ride in the Park Cities Fourth of July Parade for the 13th time this year.

07/02/2024

The attacks are the first coyote-pet encounters reported in the town of Highland Park for several years.

The attacks are the first coyote-pet encounters reported in the town of Highland Park for several years.

07/02/2024

Jose Gonzales, a 52-year-old man from Dallas, was pronounced dead at 4:18 a.m. Monday at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, according to a University Park news release.

Jose Gonzales, a 52-year-old man from Dallas, was pronounced dead at 4:18 a.m. Monday at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, according to a University Park news release.

07/01/2024

The George W. Bush Presidential Center offers activities this summer for book lovers and history buffs looking to beat the heat.

The George W. Bush Presidential Center offers activities this summer for book lovers and history buffs looking to beat the heat.

07/01/2024

It’s a bit intimidating, University Park’s newest City Council member Melissa Rieman said, to serve with a group of community leaders who have made such “amazing decisions” in the past.

It’s a bit intimidating, University Park’s newest City Council member Melissa Rieman said, to serve with a group of community leaders who have made such “amazing decisions” in the past.

07/01/2024

The Town of Highland Park will celebrate the reopening of Lakeside Park in a ceremony at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 12.

The Town of Highland Park will celebrate the reopening of Lakeside Park in a ceremony at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 12.

07/01/2024

Organizers hope that young bikers will add some patriotic pizazz to this year’s “Red, White, and You!” themed Park Cities Fourth of July Parade.

Organizers hope that young bikers will add some patriotic pizazz to this year’s “Red, White, and You!” themed Park Cities Fourth of July Parade.

06/28/2024

Some questions were answered during Highland Park’s three weeks of spring football drills, but one significant issue remains unresolved: Who will play quarterback for the Scots next season?

Some questions were answered during Highland Park’s three weeks of spring football drills, but one significant issue remains unresolved: Who will play quarterback for the Scots next season?

06/27/2024

Construction in Phase One of the Snider Plaza Improvements Project is underway and is expected to continue in sections through fall 2025.

Daniel Avenue is closed to traffic between the east and west alleys adjacent to the Plaza. The entrances to JD’s Chippery and the Hilltop Plaza Parking Garage are both open. Parking is available in all other sections of the Plaza, as well as the Hilltop Plaza garage.

06/27/2024

Amid gold-accented navy and white floral arrangements, co-chairs Kristin and James Hallam and Annie and Erik Miller (along with honorary chairs Harold and Bunny Ginsburg) welcomed more than 200 patrons to the 11th anniversary of ReuNight, benefiting The Family Place at Hôtel Swexan in late May.

Amid gold-accented navy and white floral arrangements, co-chairs Kristin and James Hallam and Annie and Erik Miller (along with honorary chairs Harold and Bunny Ginsburg) welcomed more than 200 patrons to the 11th anniversary of ReuNight, benefiting The Family Place at Hôtel Swexan in late May.

06/26/2024

Kersten Rettig: I recently took a girls’ trip to La Cantera Resort and Spa in San Antonio and found the camaraderie, resort programming, and spa services infused me with a peaceful energy and fond memories.

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but you don’t need to wear matching shirts to have a great girls’ trip. Nor do you have to be celebrating an impending marriage or birthday.

06/26/2024

For one day each spring, visitors to downtown Dallas are transported to South Asia as dancers lead a colorful chariot through the streets of downtown Dallas.

For one day each spring, visitors to downtown Dallas are transported to South Asia as dancers lead a colorful chariot through the streets of downtown Dallas.

06/26/2024

The class of 2024 includes 12 National Merit Finalists, 30 National Merit Commended Students, 11 National Hispanic Scholars, seven National Indigenous Scholars, and three National African Scholars.

Highland Park High School celebrated the graduation of 550 students on May 24 at SMU’s Moody Coliseum.

06/25/2024

What’s for breakfast? How about a freshly baked coffee cake, topped and layered with cinnamon-streusel, and delivered warm to your front door?

What’s for breakfast? How about a freshly baked coffee cake, topped and layered with cinnamon-streusel, and delivered warm to your front door?

06/24/2024

It’s that time of year again! We’re accepting entries through July 11 for our annual Fourth of July coloring book contest.

Find the coloring book inserted in your July issue of Park Cities People or Preston Hollow People. Participants will be judged by age group, and winners will receive a $100 Toys Unique gift card, four State Fair tickets, and two dozen Bundtinis from Nothing Bundt Cakes in addition to being published in our August paper.

Each child may enter one colored page in the contest. Winners will be on display at Toys Unique from July 17 through 31.

Thank you to our sponsors: Verner Brumley, Jim Mueller, Audi Dallas, Nor-Tex Greenscpaes, Baylor Scott & White, The Rhodes Group, Benchmark Bank, and Toys Unique.

Follow the Link for pages! https://www.peoplenewspapers.com/2024-coloring-book-contest/

06/24/2024

Highland Park alum John Rutledge will go for gold this week at the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon.

Highland Park alum John Rutledge will go for gold this week at the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon.

06/23/2024

Texas Women’s Foundation board members and more than 100 supporters gathered at the Tory Burch store in Highland Park Village in May to celebrate the foundation’s new president and CEO, Karen Hughes White.

Texas Women’s Foundation board members and more than 100 supporters gathered at the Tory Burch store in Highland Park Village in May to celebrate the foundation’s new president and CEO, Karen Hughes White.

06/23/2024

Dallas United Crew earned a solid showing in several divisions at the recent USRowing Youth National Championships in Sarasota, Florida.

Dallas United Crew earned a solid showing in several divisions at the recent USRowing Youth National Championships in Sarasota, Florida.

06/22/2024

Menu highlights include pecan-smoked wagyu beef strips, beef tenderloin and brisket, jalapeño-cheddar sausages, smoked turkey breast, and cedar plank salmon.

Menu highlights include pecan-smoked wagyu beef strips, beef tenderloin and brisket, jalapeño-cheddar sausages, smoked turkey breast, and cedar plank salmon.

06/22/2024

University Park awarded a contract for a tree survey and related services to Davey Resource Group, a company that has been in the tree business for 135 years, at its June 18 meeting.

University Park awarded a contract for a tree survey and related services to Davey Resource Group, a company that has been in the tree business for 135 years, at its June 18 meeting.