NEWS

HP Recognizes Public Safety Telecommunicators
Highland Park thanked its “unseen first responders” — the public safety telecommunicators providing crucial assistance to residents in times of crisis — during an April 15 town council meeting.
SPORTS

HP Seniors Chart College Athletic Paths
A volleyball standout and two soccer stars were recognized at a signing day ceremony on Thursday at Highland Park High School.
REAL ESTATE

Designer-Realtor Duo Champion Home Preservation
Photographs documenting an ugly duckling transformation guided by Hillary Littlejohn left many guests surprised the “before” photos came from the same home they were touring.
SCHOOLS

HPISD Board Talks Bond, Teacher Salaries
While students enjoy their summer holiday, Highland Park ISD plans to get to work on projects funded by its $137.3 million bond.
SOCIETY

Party Hopping
While officials in Washington, D.C. wrestle with the role of the federal government in education, North Texas nonprofits are demonstrating how much Dallas donors will give.
COMMUNITY

Junior League of Dallas Awards Collegiate Scholarships
The Women LEAD scholarship program was created to assist female high school students in pursuit of higher education, creating opportunities for future female leaders.
BUSINESS

Designer’s Cultural Surroundings Becomes a Family Business
Preston Hollow designer Paula Wenstrom’s mission to renovate and reimagine public spaces and workspaces has become a family affair.
LIFE

Real Talk: Melissa Gerstle
Melissa Gerstle has spent almost two decades designing gardens and award-winning outdoor spaces for her studio, Melissa Gerstle Design.
ICYM

Another Holiday Possible for Downtown Neiman Marcus
Friends of Klyde Warren Park hosted a gathering to honor the closing of the iconic downtown store on March 26, a day before the news of the store remaining open through year’s end broke.
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Humane Society of North Texas to Host Adoption Event
The event, in partnership with NBC and Clear the Shelters, will be held at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas on April 5-6.