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JOSEPH SOTELO, the principal of

Hillcrest High School, was named a Dallas ISD principal of the year. He has been at Hillcrest since 2018 and is appreciated for his work to build trust, respect and compassion and his “calm and steady” leadership. Sotelo was one of six nominees.

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coming & going

[+] The Bar Method, a new barre studio, has opened in Preston Forest. Classes provide a full-body workout incorporating pilates, yoga and other strength-training exercises.

[+] Dallas CASA’s 26th-annual Parade of Playhouses is returning to NorthPark Center this year. The event, which highlights the stories of formerly abused or neglected children now living under the care of the state, runs July 9-25.

OFF TO THE GYM Preston Hollow neighbor Nastia Liukin put her gymnastics knowledge to work as an analyst for NBC Sports at the USA Gymnastics Championships in Fort Worth. Liukin was the 2008 Olympic allaround champion.

NONPROFITS The Frontiers of Flight Museum and United to Learn were two of 29 organizations in Dallas-Fort Worth that received donations to highlight women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.

COMING HOME St. Mark’s alum Luke Wilson returned to Texas to shoot a new film, 12 Mighty Orphans, which opened in Texas in June. Wilson played football and ran track at St. Mark’s.

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FORMER HOME OF TOM LANDRY FOR SALE

One of Tom Landry’s former homes is for sale near Inwood Road in our neighborhood. The 5,048-squarefoot home, built in 1952, sits on 1.72 acres. it was originally listed at $2,999,000. This isn’t the first time one of Landry’s properties was for sale in Preston Hollow. Back in 2015, there was a ranchstyle house custom-built by the former Cowboys coach in 1962. That one was on the market for $795,000. It was similar to the home at 5366 Rock Cliff Place that was for sale at the time of publication.

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Prada Pop-Up

PRADA is brought the beach to NorthPark Center with an exclusive outdoorsy

pop-up at Neiman Marcus. The pop-up, called Prada Outdoor, consisted of

in-store installations that depict four different environments — garden, coast,

mountain and snow. Coast debuted at NorthPark on June 8 and ran through

June 27. Dallas is one of four U.S. cities to host the experience.

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Top Stories

n Son of former Preston Hollow neighbor Charley Pride is contesting his father’s will n WATCH: “Ask Me Anything” with Tiffany Moon n WATCH: Grammy-winning Hockaday alumna Lisa Loeb auditions for GEICO commercial n It takes $55,600 a year to live comfortably in Dallas n History: How a W.T. White teacher fought for gay rights in Dallas

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CELEBRITY NEIGHBOR ROUND UP

LISA LOEB

GEICO asked Hockaday alumna Lisa Loeb to audition, so she updated the lyrics to “Stay” to be more...insurance-y. Watch the audition and see for yourself. Her angelic voice might just make you consider switching.

TIFFANY MOON

Tiffany Moon is ready to talk food, fashion and business in a new “Ask Me Anything.” In an Instagram video, The Real Housewives of Dallas cast member gave viewers a peek inside her Preston Hollow home while answering fan questions.

ELLE CHAVIS, a rising junior at The Hockaday School, was one of four semifinalists in the Circle Theatre’s High School Playwriting Project. Her play, The Light, is about two sisters and the spirit of their mother. At Hockaday, Chavis is involved with the drama department.

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Superintendent’s Scholarships

Six graduating seniors at Dallas ISD schools in our neighborhood received $3,000 Superintendent’s Scholarships. n From Hillcrest High School, the recipients were Ryan Berman and Amelie Sahadevan. n From Thomas Jefferson High School, the recipients were Alejandra Resendez and Danna Morales. n From W.T. White High School, the recipients were Samantha Lopez and Timothy Wyatt.

SPORTS

Several seniors from our neighborhood have decided to continue playing after graduation. Here’s what their plans are. n Gavin Perryman, a shooting guard at Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas, committed to play basketball at the University of Texas next season under first-year head coach Chris Beard. He averaged 19.6 points per game as a senior.

n Four varsity soccer stars at W.T. White High School committed to playing next year. Donovan Aparicio will attend the University of Tulsa. Anderson Duarte and Jorge Gonzalez will play at Hill College. Yahir Gallardo has committed to the University of Missouri - Kansas City.

n JaMya Cook, who went to W.T. White, will play basketball at North American University. Jesalynn Jenkins, also from W.T. White, will play for the United States Navy.

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NOW BOARDING. NOW BOARDING.

Step aboard DART, and start your summer travel on the right foot. We offer fast and convenient service to DFW International Airport and Love Field, Step aboard DART, and start your summer travel on the right foot. We offer every day of the week. fast and convenient service to DFW International Airport and Love Field, every day of the week.

Plan your trip at DART.org/airports Plan your trip at DART.org/airports Flying from DFW Airport?

ORANGE LINE to DFW Airport StaFlying from DFW Airport? tion ORANGE LINE to DFW Airport Station

Flying from Love Field?

LOVE LINK from Inwood/Love Field StationFlying from Love Field? LOVE LINK from Inwood/Love Field Station

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