Best of 2019: RIP, Big Pecan
Although Highland Park began fretting about the health of the Big Pecan at the corner of Armstrong and Preston well
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Preston Hollow Lawyer Keeps Memory of Little Mexico Alive
Sol Villasana recalls fondly his time growing up and living with his family in Dallas’ Little Mexico.
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UP Lights Up the Sky for Anniversary Celebration
University Park marked its milestone 100th anniversary on April 13 with a community celebration and the city’s first-ever drone show in the night sky over Goar Park.
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Demolition of 1929 House Bolsters Call for Regulations
After the August demolition of a 1929 home on Fairfax Avenue, Preservation Park Cities leaders say they will continue to raise awareness about significant homes hitting the market.
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Another Historic Highland Park Home Razed
Less than 24 hours before demolition began Aug. 21, an estimated 30-40 neighbors in the 4400 block of Fairfax Avenue gathered among yards decorated with signs that read “Preserve Our Street,” “Restore 4415,” and “Keep the Trees” for a block party to raise awareness about the historic home.
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Dallas CASA Fundraiser Provides Construction Lessons
A new group of students (and one recent alumnus) in Yvette Hightower’s Highland Park High School Moody Advanced Professional Studies (MAPS) class designed and helped build a playhouse inspired by a historic home in the Park Cities.
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Dallas CASA’s Parade of Playhouses Returns to NorthPark
Among the notable returning builders this year are Lee Lewis Construction and Stantec, who partnered with Yvette Hightower’s Highland Park High School’s Moody Advanced Professional Studies (MAPS) environmental class to design and build a playhouse inspired by a historic home in the Park Cities for the second time.
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House of the Month: 1442 Private Road 1214 Stephenville
Care to own a piece of history less than two hours from downtown Dallas?
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Holiday Events in the Park Cities
The Park Cities have plenty of holiday festivities to enjoy.
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Fountain Place Debuts Dallas’ Largest Art Installation
Fountain Place, a Dallas skyline landmark owned by Goddard Investment Group, recently unveiled the city’s largest art installation at the building.
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Ursuline Grad Named CEO of Downtown Dallas, Inc.
City of Dallas Director of Arts and Culture Jennifer Scripps has been tapped to lead the organization that manages the Downtown Dallas Improvement District.
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