The Friends of Hillcrest High School and Franklin Middle School are accepting donated items and/or cash contributions for the annual fundraiser auction. The group is need of things like sports tickets, hotel nights, spa and restaurant gift certificates, and airline miles. For more information about making a contribution or underwriting and sponsorships, call Hillcrest parent Jan Daulton at 214.902.0831, email JKCDMom3@aol.com or visit hillcresthsdallas.org/donate. Tickets to the fundraiser will be $50, and it will be Friday, Feb. 27, from 6-11 p.m. at Edison’s, 1724 Cockrell,

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Hillcrest and WT White high school communities, with the support of DISD Communications, are launching a pilot recruitment program with the theme “A Quality Education is Just Around the Corner.” The campaign will include a series of open house programs throughout February that aim to generate more awareness about outstanding DISD schools, many of which are in Preston Hollow. To see a complete schedule of open house events happening in our neighborhood, visit

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