All Stories by Sarah Hodges
Society
Friends of the Katy Trail Holds Spring Parties
The nonprofit dedicated to caring for the trail will host the annual Katy 5K on Thursday, Sept. 10
News
Parking Restricted on Part of 4200 Block of Amherst
The University Park City Council has voted in favor of resident-only parking on a portion of the west side of the street
Schools
Highland Park ISD Middle Schoolers Show Scots Pride
MIS/HPMS students can celebrate their first year as Scots with new spirit apparel
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports July 13-19
Cold-hearted thieves, package pilferers, and reckless drivers interrupted summer fun in this week's Park Cities Crime Reports
News
UP City Council Considers Sanitation Staffing Shortage
The city needs 20 sanitation employees every day to operate appropriately, and it's not meeting that threshold
News
Freedom Rings During Park Cities July Fourth Festivities
Park Cities July Fourth parade celebrates 250 years of American independence
Community
Fourth-Grade Grads Roll Toward Intermediate School in Style
Students caravaned through Park Cities streets during the last week of school
Schools
Congratulations, Class of 2026
Members of Highland Park High School’s Class of 2026 celebrated their achievements during a May 22 ceremony at SMU’s Moody Coliseum
Living
Edgemere Residents Look Fabulous in Derby Day Hats
Store-bought headwear wouldn’t buy more fun on Derby Day, ladies in the senior living community remarked as they crafted their own headpieces with tulle, pearl strings, and even mini horse figurines.
Living
Everyone’s a Member at The Charleston Club
Dallas’ first dedicated mahjong studio connects generations of players
Schools
Armstrong Grads Give Future Eagles a Place to Nest
The students partnered with Fannin Tree Farm to give their school a towering thank you gift — a 30-foot-tall live oak tree
Schools
Boone First Graders Take Audience on Deep-Sea Adventure
Students stage challenging musical that combines songs, instruments, speaking parts, and creative movements
Community
CultureFest Brings World of Flavors, Sights, and Sounds to the Park Cities
Fourth annual event draws more than 1,100 participants and showcases 27 countries and regions
Camps
Three Cheers for Spirited Scots Summer Camp!
Inclusive, joyful camp welcomes area students with and without disabilities
Schools
HP Cheer Teams Announce New Captains
HP Cheer has announced new leadership of the varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders and Spirited Scots
Schools
HPHS Celebrates Class of 2026
The May 22 graduation ceremony featured speeches by valedictorian Henry Zhu and salutatorian Bradley Liang
Schools
Athletes, Mathletes Receive Accolades from HP Board
The Highland Park board of trustees recognized the MIS/HPMS math and science team, along with tennis, golf, and gymnastics athletes
Schools
HPISD Students Exceed Test’s Growth Projections (Again)
Students also surpassed projected growth on the exam this winter
