Community
The Trains at NorthPark May Be ‘Cool’
In preparation for this year’s Trains at NorthPark, artistic elves have been hard at work hand-painting custom O-gauge railcars for purchasers since August.
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Thousands Gather At Temple Emanu-El Amid War in Israel
More than 2,000 gathered in Temple Emanu-El’s Olan Sanctuary Oct. 10 for a gathering hosted by the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas in support of Israel as that country’s war with Hamas escalates.
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Friends of the University Park Library Hosting Fall Fundraiser
Dr. Elliot Engel will speak at the Friends of the University Park Public Library’s fall fundraiser, “The Tortured Genius of Edgar Allan Poe.”
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Wiping Out Kids’ Cancer a Family Affair
Since Niko was diagnosed with Burkitt’s Lymphoma in 2019 at 13, he and his parents, Alex and Krista Tacey, have been all in in the fight against childhood cancer.
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Who’s Your Person of the Year for 2023?
Have a great nominee (or nominees)? Let us know now (we’ll be taking nominations until Oct. 30), and keep your eyes open for our ballot on Nov. 1.
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Preston Hollow Celebrates National Night Out
Neighborhoods such as Briarwood, Elm Thicket/Northpark, and the Preston Hollow East Homeowners Association joined in on the fun.
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SMU National Night Out
The festivities around the main quad featured a fire safety demonstration with a burnout of two mock dorm rooms (one with a sprinkler and one without), a dog parade, entertainment from a DJ and SMU student performers, raffle prizes, lawn games, food, giveaways, and more.
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Holmes Aquatic Center Goes to the Dogs
Who let the dogs in the pool at University Park’s Holmes Aquatic Center? It’s part of the end-of-pool-season tradition, Doggie Splash Day.
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Friends Groups Look Forward to Bridging, Expanding Trails
The Friends of Northaven Trail and Friends of Bachman Lake are working toward increasing access to their community assets.
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Our Fair Lady
William Taylor: What’s the best age for appreciating the State Fair of Texas? That’s a tricky one.
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UP Celebrates New Sculpture in Barns Park
University Park’s Parks and Recreation Department recently celebrated the dedication of a bronze statue depicting a shepherdess with a lamb and dog created by artist Barvo Walker in Barns Park.
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