Konstantino Velis, Deno Velis, Angelina Velis, Jimmy Velis, Harry Yianitsas, Popy Yianitsas, and Vickie Velis gathered at Brookhaven Country Club on Saturday for Deno and Angelina’s surprise party. (Staff photo: Allison Slomowitz)
Velises Celebrate Decades of Working With Hearts and Soles

Jimmy Velis wanted to do something special for his parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. After all, the couple’s shoe repair shop, Deno’s of Highland Park, passed the same milestone just a few years prior. “We have a slideshow set up and music,” Velis said in advance of their surprise party. “My uncle actually did a big Read the Rest…

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City Council OKs Ursuline’s Request For Lighted Field
Katie Martin reacts after learning she had been named the Gatorade Texas Girls Soccer Player of the Year on Tuesday at Highland Park High School. (Staff photo: Chris McGathey)
Martin Named Gatorade’s Texas Girls Soccer Player of Year
William Webb and Brianne Frost, who met shortly after competing in the 2000 edition of the Park Cities YMCA Track and Field Meet, got married on April 27. (Staff photo: Chris McGathey)
Newlyweds’ Relationship Was Off to The Races at YMCA Meet

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Who Wants to Oversee Highland Park Athletics?

Highland Park ISD just announced the creation of a new position, district athletic director. The person who gets the job will oversee athletic program for boys and girls in grades 7-12, including athletic facilities, budget, event management, and personnel. In addition, the AD will serve as the district’s liaison to community organizations and parent support Read the Rest…

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Check Out Designs For New Park Cities YMCA

The architects at Good Fulton & Farrell have created a video with very soothing music, maybe to calm the nerves of the project’s opponents in the neighborhood.

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Jewelry Institution Closing in HP Village

Tomorrow will be a sad day in Highland Park Village, as Calame Jewelers will close its doors for the last time. Since 1942, Calame’s has been selling, cleaning, and repairing some of the most beautiful jewelry in the Park Cities. For me, it holds a special place in my heart. After graduating college wayyy back Read the Rest…