Park Cities People

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.

Chris Murzin Foundation Bridges the Gap Between Tech and Law Enforcement - People Newspapers It took a police detective months of combing through video to identify the car whose occupant shot and killed Chris Murzin in 2021.

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.

Gilbert Aims to Bring Stability to HPISD Athletics - People Newspapers 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.

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 to Ground Spray for Mosquitos - People Newspapers 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.

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

The Heat Index Is Rising, and So Are the Holmes Aquatic Center’s Hours - People Newspapers University Park residents can cool down with an extra hour of evening swim time at the Holmes Aquatic Center in July.

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

Out & About: Family Compass Sixth-Annual North Star Luncheon - People Newspapers The sold-out luncheon raised more than $153,000 and boasted 300 guests.

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

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

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 Named 2024 Citizen of the Year - People Newspapers 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.

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.

Spurs Take Ex-Lion Ingram in NBA Draft - People Newspapers 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.

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

Tasty July Fourth: Cupcakes Provide All-American Finale - People Newspapers ‘Tis the season for hometown parades, backyard picnics, ice cold lemonade, grilled hot dogs and burgers, and everything red, white, and blue.

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.

KidneyTexas Announces Silver Jubilee Luncheon - People Newspapers 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...

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

Former Mayor Honored in Park Cities Fourth of July Parade - People Newspapers Joel Williams III will ride in the Park Cities Fourth of July Parade for the 13th time this year.

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

Probable Coyote Attacks Reported on Several HP Cats - People Newspapers The attacks are the first coyote-pet encounters reported in the town of Highland Park for several years.

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.

UP Jail Inmate Dies After Apparent Su***de Attempt - People Newspapers 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.

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

George W. Bush Presidential Center Offers Summer Activities for All - People Newspapers The George W. Bush Presidential Center offers activities this summer for book lovers and history buffs looking to beat the heat.

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.

UP’s Newest Council Member Aims to Continue City’s Long-Term Success - People Newspapers 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.

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

Lakeside Park to Officially Reopen on July 12 - People Newspapers The Town of Highland Park will celebrate the reopening of Lakeside Park in a ceremony at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 12.

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.

Young Bikers Bring The Bling to Park Cities Fourth of July Parade - People Newspapers 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.

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?

Spring Progress Yields Diverse Quarterback Options for Scots - People Newspapers 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?

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

Snider Plaza Construction Underway - People Newspapers 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.

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.

Out & About: The Family Place ReuNight - People Newspapers 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.

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.

Destination San Antonio: Girls’ Trips Are Good For the Soul - People Newspapers 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.

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.

Downtown Dallas Festival Needs Even More Joy - People Newspapers 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.

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.

Congratulations, HPHS Class of 2024 - People Newspapers Highland Park High School celebrated the graduation of 550 students on May 24 at SMU’s Moody Coliseum.

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

Eagle Scout Candidate Bakes Coffee Cakes for a Good Cause - People Newspapers What’s for breakfast? How about a freshly baked coffee cake, topped and layered with cinnamon-streusel, and delivered warm to your front door?

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/

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

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

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.

Tory Burch Celebrates Texas Women’s Foundation President and CEO - People Newspapers 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.

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

DUC Boats Cap Strong Season at Nationals - People Newspapers Dallas United Crew earned a solid showing in several divisions at the recent USRowing Youth National Championships in Sarasota, Florida.

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

Rathbun’s Curbside BBQ Moves to Klyde Warren - People Newspapers Menu highlights include pecan-smoked wagyu beef strips, beef tenderloin and brisket, jalapeño-cheddar sausages, smoked turkey breast, and cedar plank salmon.

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 to Inventory City’s Trees - People Newspapers 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.