Independent news coverage of Preston Hollow and North Dallas and North Dallas. https://prestonhollowpress.com en-us Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:34:08 GMT Copyright 2026 Preston Hollow Press editor@prestonhollowpress.com (Preston Hollow Press) editor@prestonhollowpress.com (Preston Hollow Press) 60 https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/dallas-weighs-cost-of-closing-west-dallas-industrial-sites https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/dallas-weighs-cost-of-closing-west-dallas-industrial-sites Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:00:59 GMT Dallas officials begin exploring buyout costs for GAF and TAMKO, two industrial businesses long opposed by West Dallas residents over air quality concerns. Ryan Mitchell Politics https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/new-texas-snap-rules-ban-candy-and-sugary-drinks https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/new-texas-snap-rules-ban-candy-and-sugary-drinks Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:00:52 GMT Texas restricts SNAP benefits for 3.5 million recipients, barring candy and sweetened beverages under Senate Bill 379 enforced at grocery checkouts. Ryan Mitchell Politics https://prestonhollowpress.com/lifestyle/freestyle-libre-3-recall-linked-to-7-deaths-alarms-diabetics https://prestonhollowpress.com/lifestyle/freestyle-libre-3-recall-linked-to-7-deaths-alarms-diabetics Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:02:48 GMT Diabetics are alarmed by a recall of Abbott's FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus glucose monitor after inaccurate readings were linked to 7 deaths, including an Oakland man. Ryan Mitchell Lifestyle https://prestonhollowpress.com/business/kera-breaks-ground-on-new-dallas-hq-in-harwood-district https://prestonhollowpress.com/business/kera-breaks-ground-on-new-dallas-hq-in-harwood-district Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:01:51 GMT KERA has broken ground on a new 58,000-square-foot headquarters in Dallas' Harwood District, designed by Corgan with Kaizen Development as partner. Elena Garza Business https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/gabriel-kissinger-running-for-dallas-city-council-district-6 https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/gabriel-kissinger-running-for-dallas-city-council-district-6 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:00:51 GMT Gabriel Kissinger, a 30-year-old first-time candidate, is running for Dallas City Council District 6 on a platform of public safety and fiscal reform. Ryan Mitchell Politics https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/laura-cadena-running-for-dallas-city-council-district-6 https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/laura-cadena-running-for-dallas-city-council-district-6 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:02:32 GMT Laura Cadena brings four generations of West Dallas roots and eight years at City Hall to her first run for Dallas City Council District 6. William "Will" Crawford Politics https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/how-forest-avenue-became-mlk-boulevard-in-dallas https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/how-forest-avenue-became-mlk-boulevard-in-dallas Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:01:42 GMT In 1980, council member Elsie Faye Heggins launched a bold effort to rename Dallas streets to honor Black leaders, reshaping South Dallas forever. Ryan Mitchell Politics https://prestonhollowpress.com/real-estate/dallas-community-land-trust-targets-south-west-dallas https://prestonhollowpress.com/real-estate/dallas-community-land-trust-targets-south-west-dallas Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:00:49 GMT The Dallas Community Land Trust launched its first open house in November 2025, offering affordable homeownership in South and West Dallas neighborhoods. William "Will" Crawford Real Estate https://prestonhollowpress.com/real-estate/sunny-south-dallas-pid-proposal-explained https://prestonhollowpress.com/real-estate/sunny-south-dallas-pid-proposal-explained Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:02:25 GMT South Dallas residents are scrutinizing a proposed Public Improvement District that could generate $9M over a decade for neighborhood upgrades. William "Will" Crawford Real Estate https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/dallas-council-skeptical-of-bullet-train-to-fort-worth https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/dallas-council-skeptical-of-bullet-train-to-fort-worth Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:01:35 GMT Dallas City Council members push back on a proposed high-speed rail line to Fort Worth, citing neighborhood disruption and costs that benefit rival cities. Ryan Mitchell Politics https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/australia-grants-asylum-to-5-iranian-womens-soccer-players https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/australia-grants-asylum-to-5-iranian-womens-soccer-players Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:00:46 GMT Australia granted asylum to five members of Iran's women's soccer team after they requested humanitarian visas during a regional tournament on the Gold Coast. William "Will" Crawford Politics https://prestonhollowpress.com/real-estate/park-cities-traditional-home-with-standout-pool-for-sale https://prestonhollowpress.com/real-estate/park-cities-traditional-home-with-standout-pool-for-sale Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:02:55 GMT A gut-renovated Park Cities home on Southwestern Boulevard hits the market after two decades of ownership, featuring a standout pool and prime University Park location. Elena Garza Real Estate https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/dart-board-hears-public-on-park-cities-withdrawal https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/dart-board-hears-public-on-park-cities-withdrawal Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:01:59 GMT Highland Park, University Park, and Addison weigh DART withdrawal as residents and officials debate the regional transit network's future. Ryan Mitchell Politics https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/park-cities-crime-report-theft-and-fraud-on-the-rise https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/park-cities-crime-report-theft-and-fraud-on-the-rise Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:00:59 GMT Package thefts and fraud schemes dominated Park Cities police reports for March 16-22, highlighting persistent property crime challenges in Highland and University Park. William "Will" Crawford Politics https://prestonhollowpress.com/real-estate/weirs-furniture-closing-after-78-years-in-dallas https://prestonhollowpress.com/real-estate/weirs-furniture-closing-after-78-years-in-dallas Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:01:01 GMT Weir's Furniture, a Dallas staple for 78 years, is closing all four North Texas locations. A going-out-of-business sale starts today. Elena Garza Real Estate https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/dallas-rainbow-crosswalks-removed-up-mustang-intersection https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/dallas-rainbow-crosswalks-removed-up-mustang-intersection Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:02:51 GMT Dallas removed Oak Lawn's rainbow crosswalks under TxDOT pressure. Now University Park's Mustang intersection near SMU faces similar regulatory scrutiny. William "Will" Crawford Politics https://prestonhollowpress.com/lifestyle/movie-night-benefits-park-cities-flood-victims https://prestonhollowpress.com/lifestyle/movie-night-benefits-park-cities-flood-victims Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:52 GMT Families in Highland Park and University Park are invited to an outdoor movie night at HPHS to raise funds for Foundations of Park Cities flood relief. Ryan Mitchell Lifestyle https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/highland-park-debaters-win-back-to-back-uil-5a-state-title https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/highland-park-debaters-win-back-to-back-uil-5a-state-title Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:02:18 GMT Camden Coale and Layton Braziel of Highland Park High School claimed their second straight UIL 5A cross-examination debate state championship, topping 50+ Texas teams. William "Will" Crawford Politics https://prestonhollowpress.com/real-estate/southlake-showhouse-sale-benefits-st-jude-childrens-hospital https://prestonhollowpress.com/real-estate/southlake-showhouse-sale-benefits-st-jude-childrens-hospital Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:01:37 GMT Designer Donna Moss opens 1820 Riviera Lane for a public sale of showhouse furnishings, with proceeds benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Elena Garza Real Estate https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/hpisd-destination-imagination-teams-advance-at-regionals https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/hpisd-destination-imagination-teams-advance-at-regionals Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:55 GMT Highland Park ISD students earned top finishes at the regional Destination Imagination tournament, advancing toward statewide competition in STEAM challenges. William "Will" Crawford Politics https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/highland-park-soccer-girls-advance-boys-exit-playoffs https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/highland-park-soccer-girls-advance-boys-exit-playoffs Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:01:57 GMT Highland Park's girls soccer team advanced to the area round of the UIL 5A playoffs while the boys program saw its postseason run come to an early end. Ryan Mitchell Politics https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/highland-park-archers-shine-at-texas-nasp-state-tournament https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/highland-park-archers-shine-at-texas-nasp-state-tournament Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:01:21 GMT Highland Park's archery team placed sixth at the Texas NASP state tournament, while eighth-grader Everett Heis won first place among 639 competitors. William "Will" Crawford Politics https://prestonhollowpress.com/real-estate/midcentury-modern-home-on-private-lake-in-dallas https://prestonhollowpress.com/real-estate/midcentury-modern-home-on-private-lake-in-dallas Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:52 GMT A reimagined 1950s midcentury modern home on a private lake in North Lake Estates offers rare Dallas waterfront living with a boathouse and dock. Elena Garza Real Estate https://prestonhollowpress.com/food-dining/darnell-ferguson-superchef-vs-supermarket-dallas https://prestonhollowpress.com/food-dining/darnell-ferguson-superchef-vs-supermarket-dallas Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT Darnell 'SuperChef' Ferguson spent a decade on Food Network. Now he's in the grocery aisle, taste-testing fig bars and teaching Americans what's actually worth buying. His new show is heading to Dallas. Courtney Tran Food Dining https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/poor-davids-pub-a-dallas-music-institution-faces-its-end https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/poor-davids-pub-a-dallas-music-institution-faces-its-end Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:02:41 GMT Musician Brice Beaird performed what may be a final show at Poor David's Pub, a beloved Deep Ellum venue shaping Dallas music for decades. Ryan Mitchell Politics https://prestonhollowpress.com/business/2026-texas-rangers-projections-what-the-numbers-say https://prestonhollowpress.com/business/2026-texas-rangers-projections-what-the-numbers-say Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:01:50 GMT Projection systems weigh in on the 2026 Texas Rangers, from Jordan Langford's inconsistency to Jacob deGrom's injury concerns ahead of opening day. Elena Garza Business https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/university-park-plans-paratransit-services-after-dart-exit https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/university-park-plans-paratransit-services-after-dart-exit Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:00:57 GMT University Park City Council reviews plans to maintain paratransit services for disabled and elderly residents if voters approve a DART withdrawal this May. Ryan Mitchell Politics https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/highland-park-reviews-2025-crime-statistics https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/highland-park-reviews-2025-crime-statistics Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:02:19 GMT Highland Park's Department of Public Safety presented its 2025 Annual Report to Town Council, revealing mixed crime trends across the North Texas municipality. Ryan Mitchell Politics https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/fire-damages-home-on-villanova-street-in-university-park https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/fire-damages-home-on-villanova-street-in-university-park Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:01:32 GMT A Tuesday afternoon fire damaged a residence in the 3200 block of Villanova Street in University Park. No injuries were reported at the scene. William "Will" Crawford Politics https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/behind-the-scenes-at-the-2026-oscars-moments-you-missed https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/behind-the-scenes-at-the-2026-oscars-moments-you-missed Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:00:48 GMT From Kate Hudson at the lobby bar to Kieran Culkin's heartfelt comment, here are the unseen moments from the 98th Academy Awards ceremony. Ryan Mitchell Politics https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/uil-soccer-playoffs-park-cities-preston-hollow-teams https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/uil-soccer-playoffs-park-cities-preston-hollow-teams Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:02:30 GMT Highland Park and Parish Episcopal lead Park Cities and Preston Hollow teams into the UIL and TAPPS soccer playoffs after strong regular seasons. William "Will" Crawford Politics https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/preston-hollow-crime-reports-theft-and-auto-theft https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/preston-hollow-crime-reports-theft-and-auto-theft Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:01:41 GMT Preston Hollow crime reports for March 10-15 show stolen vehicles, thefts, and criminal trespass warnings topping Dallas Police Department records. Ryan Mitchell Politics https://prestonhollowpress.com/real-estate/historic-hal-yoakum-tudor-in-highland-park-reimagined https://prestonhollowpress.com/real-estate/historic-hal-yoakum-tudor-in-highland-park-reimagined Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:00:58 GMT A rare Hal Yoakum Tudor in Highland Park was saved from teardown and beautifully reimagined, preserving a piece of Dallas architectural history. Elena Garza Real Estate https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/best-pizza-pie-deals-for-pi-day-2026 https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/best-pizza-pie-deals-for-pi-day-2026 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:30:53 GMT Pi Day 2026 falls on a Saturday! Score pizza and pie deals from Blaze Pizza, 7-Eleven, BJ's, and more on March 14 for just $3.14. Ryan Mitchell Politics https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/creation-studio-helps-artists-with-disabilities-sell-work https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/creation-studio-helps-artists-with-disabilities-sell-work Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:30:27 GMT Creation Studio in Preston Hollow gives artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities a professional space to create and sell their work. William "Will" Crawford Politics https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/lyft-settlement-bars-drivers-from-denying-service-animal https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/lyft-settlement-bars-drivers-from-denying-service-animal Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:03:08 GMT A blind college student's complaint led to a nationwide Lyft policy change requiring driver training and prohibiting refusal of service animal passengers. William "Will" Crawford Politics https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/mcculloch-middle-school-principal-retiring-after-6-years https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/mcculloch-middle-school-principal-retiring-after-6-years Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:02:15 GMT The principal of McCulloch Intermediate and Highland Park Middle School is retiring after six years leading one of HPISD's most prominent campuses. Ryan Mitchell Politics https://prestonhollowpress.com/real-estate/st-jude-dream-home-showplace-in-southlake-tour-5-luxury https://prestonhollowpress.com/real-estate/st-jude-dream-home-showplace-in-southlake-tour-5-luxury Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:55 GMT Five luxury homes in Southlake's Carillon Parc are open for tours through March 22, raising funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Elena Garza Real Estate https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/fda-approves-leucovorin-for-rare-disorder-not-autism https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/fda-approves-leucovorin-for-rare-disorder-not-autism Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:03:00 GMT The FDA approved leucovorin for cerebral folate deficiency, rejecting Trump and Makary's claims the drug holds broad promise for autism treatment. William "Will" Crawford Politics https://prestonhollowpress.com/news/historic-billy-earl-dade-middle-school-demolished-in-south https://prestonhollowpress.com/news/historic-billy-earl-dade-middle-school-demolished-in-south Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:02:09 GMT Dallas ISD demolishes the 1912 Billy Earl Dade Middle School building to make way for a $50 million career institute in South Dallas. Ryan Mitchell News https://prestonhollowpress.com/news/forest-forward-updates-on-forest-theater-revitalization https://prestonhollowpress.com/news/forest-forward-updates-on-forest-theater-revitalization Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:48 GMT Forest Forward shares $35M raised toward $75M goal for Forest Theater restoration and MLK Arts Academy in South Dallas. William "Will" Crawford News https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/ice-replaces-contractor-at-largest-immigration-detention https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/ice-replaces-contractor-at-largest-immigration-detention Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:03:14 GMT ICE is terminating Acquisition Logistics at Camp East Montana after reports of inhumane conditions, replacing it with Amentum Services at Fort Bliss. William "Will" Crawford Politics https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/us-terrorism-threats-rise-amid-iran-war-and-fbi-cuts https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/us-terrorism-threats-rise-amid-iran-war-and-fbi-cuts Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:02:25 GMT Three violent incidents in one week raise alarms as counterterrorism agencies face staffing cuts amid an active U.S.-Iran war and escalating domestic threats. Ryan Mitchell Politics https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/trump-faces-pressure-two-weeks-into-war-with-iran https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/trump-faces-pressure-two-weeks-into-war-with-iran Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:01:07 GMT Trump faces declining polls, rising casualties, and market turmoil two weeks after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran amid growing uncertainty. William "Will" Crawford Politics https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/2026-partners-in-transformation-luncheon-set-for-april https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/2026-partners-in-transformation-luncheon-set-for-april Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:02:36 GMT Project Transformation North Texas hosts its 2026 fundraising luncheon on April 16 at University Park United Methodist Church to support youth mentorship. William "Will" Crawford Politics https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/dallas-isds-62-billion-bond-largest-in-texas-history https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/dallas-isds-62-billion-bond-largest-in-texas-history Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:01:42 GMT Dallas ISD will outline a $6.2 billion bond proposal Thursday, the largest school bond request in Texas history, going before voters on May 2. Ryan Mitchell Politics https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/iran-drones-breach-us-and-allied-defenses-across-7-nations https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/iran-drones-breach-us-and-allied-defenses-across-7-nations Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:00:52 GMT 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. William "Will" Crawford Politics https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/cuba-confirms-secret-talks-with-us-amid-energy-crisis https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/cuba-confirms-secret-talks-with-us-amid-energy-crisis Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:01:45 GMT Cuban leader Díaz-Canel confirms recent talks with the U.S. as Cuba faces a deepening energy crisis with no petroleum shipments in three months. Ryan Mitchell Politics https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/78-year-old-doordash-driver-raises-500k-to-retire https://prestonhollowpress.com/politics/78-year-old-doordash-driver-raises-500k-to-retire Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:01:18 GMT 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. William "Will" Crawford Politics https://prestonhollowpress.com/news/five-story-apartment-planned-over-oak-cliff-homes-in-dallas https://prestonhollowpress.com/news/five-story-apartment-planned-over-oak-cliff-homes-in-dallas Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:00:53 GMT A Dallas Plan Commission vote clears deed restrictions at 715 West Davis Street, potentially allowing a five-story apartment in an Oak Cliff neighborhood. Ryan Mitchell News