St. Mark’s graduate Sam Acho was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals this morning. The defensive end from the University of Texas was the sixth pick of the NFL Draft’s fourth round, or the 103rd pick overall.

Are you a Republican? Do you live in Dallas County? (If you’re reading Preston Hollow People, then you probably answered yes to both questions.) Then Preston Hollow resident Debbie Georgatos wants to be your leader. Full press release can be found after the jump.

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Sister publication D Magazine is reporting that Preston Hollow resident Bill Lively is stepping down as president and CEO of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra due to health concerns. Read more about the unexpected announcement with this Frontburner post by Glenn Hunter.

If you’ve been sweating out the rising cost of higher education, your child could end your worries with a skillful game of chess. George Bannerman Dealey Montessori and International school is hosting a scholarship chess tournament Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

For $10, kindergarten through twelfth grade students currently attending a Dallas ISD school or charter school are eligible to compete by age group. The top player in fifth through sixth grade age group will receive a full four-year University of Texas at Dallas scholarship. For information, contact Dennis Raveneau at (972) 794-8400 or chess101@sbcglobal.net.

Now that all the Easter hullabaloo has passed, you’ll have to find a reason to get your kids outside without the lure of hidden candy. Hillcrest High School can help.

The Lady Panthers softball team is hosting Adamson High School at 5 p.m. in the first round of the playoffs. Admission is free to this high stakes, single-elimnation game.

If you don’t like the feeling of getting something for nothing, then pop on over to the Parson’s House before the game and donate your blood. That’ll even things out in the cosmos, right? The senior assisted living center at 4205 West Northwest Highway will accept donations from 1 to 4:30 p.m.

On Saturday, get in your Spring shopping and philanthropy with a trip to the Mi Escuelita bazaar and luncheon at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church. Tickets to the luncheon are $35 and will benefit the school’s summer enrichment program, Passport to Mexico. The fun runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Round out your weekend with a bit of theater. Upper school students from Hockaday will perform A Midsummer Night’s Dream at 7:30 p.m.

Numerous media outlets are reporting that ’07 Ursuline Grad Ashley Harrison, a University of Alabama student, was killed by a tornado Wednesday. Read more about the tragic death here.

With 14,000 square feet to showcase over $75,000 worth of new and gently used items ranging from designer clothes, furniture, office equipment, home electronics, art, books, sports equipment, and toys; Rummage Round up is sure to be a hit!

Be sure to stop by Freeway Hall located at Dallas Market Center, 2200 North Stemmons Freeway on Saturday April 30th from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday May 1st from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to check out all the goods!  Admission is free, and all proceeds will benefit the community service fund of the Junior League of Dallas.  For more information about Rummage Roundup, visit www.rummageroundup.org.

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If you haven’t seen the Dallas mayor hopefuls at one of their five events this week, there’s still time. Ron Natinsky, David Kunkle, Mike Rawlings, and Edward Opka will all be on hand in The Hollow this evening. The deets:

Where: Northaven United Methodist Church, 11211 Preston Road

When: 7 p.m.

Sponsored by: Far North Dallas Democrats, North Dallas Texas Democratic Women, Preston Hollow Democrats, North Texas Asian Democrats, and The Lake Highlands Democrats

The future site of the Preston Royal Library has been cleared of its former occupant, the Korean Young Nak Church. The plot at Forest Lane and Nuestra Drive is now a finely manicured lot of dirt. But don’t get too excited, there’s still no time frame for when the relocation will take place.

Councilwoman Ann Margolin said the 2006 bond package used to purchase and clear the land for the library did not include funds to build a house for books. Margolin estimates it will take 3 to 5 years to get the rest of the funding secured through a future bond. In the meantime, she added, an architect will design the new library.

For copy of the neighbors Q&A with Director of Public Works Rick Galceran regarding the land, go to the jump. Read More…

This just in via Twitter: In honor of Assistants Day, Sprinkles Cupcakes at the Plaza at Preston Center is giving away a piece of dark chocolate with a gold star to the first 100 people to whisper “whistle while you work” at checkout.