The Kurz Group, a property tax consulting firm based in Preston Center, turns 25 this month, and Samantha Kurz, spokesperson for the firm, says they are gearing up for the upcoming tax season.

The group, managed by brothers Rick and Jeff Kurz, currently represents approximately 6,000 properties, and is one of the oldest property tax consulting firms in the neighborhood. With a May tax deadline for commercial property owners, Preston Hollow residents are encouraged to contact the group at kurzgroup.com for consulting help.

Jesuit receiver Jake Oliver runs a route against Coppell. (Staff photo: Chris McGathey)

Jesuit junior wide receiver Jake Oliver was named to the first team of the 61st Annual Collin Street Bakery/Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 5A All-State Team.

Southlake Carroll’s Sabian Holmes was the other first-team receiver. Spring Dekaney running back Trey Williams was named the Offensive Player of the Year, while Carroll’s Will Davis was the Defensive Player of the Year.

Oliver finished the season with 108 catches for 1,637 yards and 23 touchdowns. The Rangers went 8-3 (6-1) under first-year head coach Brandon Hickman last season.

On Saturday, Hillcrest High School will compete in the final round of the DISD Mock Trial competition. The Panthers are one of only four teams to advance to the city championship and will face defending champs Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Skyline High School, and Judge Barefoot Sanders School of Law.

The winning team will advance to the state championship in March.

I’ve never heard of a high school producing a trailer for one of its musicals. But that’s exactly what Parish Episcopal has done for this week’s production of Thoroughly Modern Millie. You go, Panthers!