Fire Damages Home on Villanova Street in University Park
A Tuesday afternoon fire damaged a residence in the 3200 block of Villanova Street in University Park. No injuries were reported at the scene.
About William
Preston Hollow native and fifth-generation Texan whose family has been in Dallas since before it was a city. SMU graduate (2003), Will spent fifteen years at D Magazine covering business, politics, and the families who shape Dallas. He started Preston Hollow Press because he believed the neighborhood deserved its own publication — one that took both its residents and their responsibilities seriously. He lives in Preston Hollow in the house he grew up in, which he bought from his parents. A believer that old Dallas money comes with old Dallas obligations. Previously, William was a Staff Writer at Congressional Quarterly. William holds a B.A. in Government from The New School.
Articles by William
UIL Soccer Playoffs: Park Cities & Preston Hollow Teams
Highland Park and Parish Episcopal lead Park Cities and Preston Hollow teams into the UIL and TAPPS soccer playoffs after strong regular seasons.
Creation Studio Helps Artists With Disabilities Sell Work
Creation Studio in Preston Hollow gives artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities a professional space to create and sell their work.
Lyft Settlement Bars Drivers from Denying Service Animal Rides
A blind college student's complaint led to a nationwide Lyft policy change requiring driver training and prohibiting refusal of service animal passengers.
FDA Approves Leucovorin for Rare Disorder, Not Autism
The FDA approved leucovorin for cerebral folate deficiency, rejecting Trump and Makary's claims the drug holds broad promise for autism treatment.
Forest Forward Updates on Forest Theater Revitalization
Forest Forward shares $35M raised toward $75M goal for Forest Theater restoration and MLK Arts Academy in South Dallas.
ICE Replaces Contractor at Largest Immigration Detention Camp
ICE is terminating Acquisition Logistics at Camp East Montana after reports of inhumane conditions, replacing it with Amentum Services at Fort Bliss.
Trump Faces Pressure Two Weeks Into War With Iran
Trump faces declining polls, rising casualties, and market turmoil two weeks after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran amid growing uncertainty.
2026 Partners in Transformation Luncheon Set for April
Project Transformation North Texas hosts its 2026 fundraising luncheon on April 16 at University Park United Methodist Church to support youth mentorship.
Iran Drones Breach U.S. and Allied Defenses Across 7 Nations
Verified videos and satellite images show Iranian drones striking targets in 7 countries, succeeding in 21 of 26 analyzed cases against U.S. and allied bases.
78-Year-Old DoorDash Driver Raises $500K to Retire
Richard Pulley, a 78-year-old DoorDash driver in Tennessee, received over $555,000 in donations after a doorbell camera video went viral showing him making deliveries.
Sunny South Dallas PID: Can a New District Succeed?
Developer Scottie Smith II is pushing a new Public Improvement District for South Dallas, hoping to overcome the neighborhood's troubled PID history.
West Dallas History: Could a Demolition Delay Overlay Help?
West Dallas's historic Mexican American barrios face rapid demolition. Could a 'demolition delay overlay' give preservationists the tools to save them?
February Inflation Steady at 2.4% Before Iran Strike Shocks
February CPI held at 2.4% but the data predates US-Israel strikes on Iran that sent oil prices soaring and erased gas price cushions overnight.
Dallas County Vote Centers: More Convenience, Less Turnout
Dallas County's Countywide Polling Place Program made voting easier, but voter turnout hasn't improved — raising questions about convenience vs. participation.
Dallas Home Repair Programs Paused: What Residents Need to Know
Dallas city-funded home repair programs have been closed to new applications since August 2024 as the city restructures services through an outside vendor.
South Dallas Fair Park Area Plan Heads to City Council
After five years of community meetings, South Dallas' Fair Park Area Plan nears a City Council vote that could reshape land use in a historically underserved area.