Kershaw Might Get a Start in NLCS

Looks like former Scot pitcher Clayton Kershaw just might get his first career postseason start in the National League Championship Series.

Kershaw went 5-5 for the Dodgers this season and showed flashes of his promise as a viable left-handed pitcher in the bigs.

Are Your Entry Doors Secure?

Anyone who’s ever had their entry door kicked in by a burglar knows the frustration and hassle that goes along with it. Many times, the damages burglars cause to doors can cost more than replacing the items they steal.

In this week’s Real Estate section, which should be hitting PC lawns any moment now, I take a look at three products do-it-yourselfers can install in their doors to make it more difficult for a burglar to kick one in.

It’s Beginning to Feel A Lot Like Fall

I know all of you out there are thinking, “Man, I have about 100 pumpkins, and I’d like to make my house look awesome with them, but I just don’t know how.”

Well, I’m here to help! I can’t personally help because honestly, I tend to skip fall and Thanksgiving in anticipation for my favorite month/time of year/season — December, Christmas, Awesomeness. However. I do know some people that can help (aka Dr. Delphinium and Ebby Halliday and co.). Check the jump to see how to get your home gorgeous for fall! (more…)

HP Girls Golf Team Third at Arlington Tourney

The Highland Park girls “White” golf team finished in third place at the Arlington High School Invitational on Monday.

The Lady Scots shot a 392. Waxahachie was first with a 359, followed by Euless Trinity with a 386. Olivia Weinkauf led the way for HP with a 97. Leslie Dickinson and Ashley Bybee both shot 98. Laura Bedford shot a 104. Also, Mollie Williams shot a 103 as a medalist.

The “White” team opened its season by finishing second at the Hebron JV Tournament on Sept. 24. The Lady Scots carded a 399. Mansfield won the tourney with a 375.

HP’s Mary Shuford and Weinkauf tied for fifth place by shooting 93. Also for the Lady Scots, Catherine Moore shot a 106, Bedford shot a 107, and Dickinson shot a 108.

Somebody Help This Poor Girl

Hey, if that headline works Nancy Nichols, then I hope it works for me.  I need to have some towels monogrammed for a wedding gift.  Does anyone have any recommendations? 

Grand Opening for Jorge’s Tex-Mex

Last night I stopped by the grand opening celebration of Jorge’s Tex-Mex Cafe to check out this newest addition to One Arts Plaza. The party began at 7 p.m. and when I got there at 7:08, the patio was already filled with friends of co-owners and father-daughter team Jorge Veloz and Michelle Mireles.

After being greeted by a mariachi band and frozen margaritas, I took a peek inside the upscale restaurant and, I have to say, really liked the (more…)

Swinging The Night Away

We’ll have plenty of pictures from Tuesday’s National Night Out festivities in Friday’s edition of Park Cities People, including this one of University Park City Councilwoman Kelly Walker and UP Officer Jenifer Transou.