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Father’s Fatal Heart Attack Motivates Miss Park Cities
As Miss Park Cities 2025, Sarah Swift is eager to use her platform to raise awareness about issues important to her and make a meaningful impact in her community.
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HPHS Artists Give Armstrong Eagles a Place to Roost
Thanks to hard work from two Highland Park High School freshmen, students at Armstrong Elementary — where the mascot is the eagle — now have a place to soar.
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HP’s Morse Caps Career With MVP Award
The senior linebacker earned most valuable player recognition from coaches in District 7-5A Div. I this season.
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2024 Person of the Year: Mike Rockwood
Superintendent Mike Rockwood has been at the helm of Highland Park ISD for less than 24 months, but his team’s achievements have already shaped the district for years to come.
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Fans Say It’s Been a Great Season, We’re Proud of Our Team
Scots fans said they were disappointed by Saturday’s 32-20 loss to Smithson Valley in the state title game, but not in their team or its remarkable season.
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Jump Seat Coach Propels SMU Riding Team
Bringing the talents of each rider together as a team is key to Persons’ success
Events
Flash Mob Performs at Preston Center, Snider Plaza
If you were walking through the main drag in Preston Center Plaza Dec. 6, you were treated to a surprise pop up dance group performance.
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Resilient Scots Advance to State Semis
After some early miscues, Highland Park found its footing and stormed to a 41-28 win over Frisco Lone Star on Friday in the 5A Division I quarterfinals.
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Steakhouse Coming to University Park in Spring 2025
The space in Preston Commons once occupied by Nick & Sam's Grill is getting new life as Casa Brasa, described in Restaurant Hospitality magazine as a steakhouse featuring a Mexican twist complemented by Japanese-inspired elements.
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Retired Journalist Tracks Elusive Jewel Thief
Rena Pederson’s book chronicles the true story of the brazen yet uncatchable cat burglar who targeted homes in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow in the 1950s and ’60s.
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No Need to “Climb Ev’ry Mountain” to Hear Alpine Music
'The Sound of Music' will fill the halls of McCulloch Intermediate School at 6 p.m. on Dec. 5, 4 p.m. on Dec. 6 and 2 p.m. on Dec. 7 thanks to the school's hardworking young thespians.
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HP Surges Past Reedy, Into Quarterfinals
HP shut down Frisco Reedy on Friday in a 31-12 victory in a Region II semifinal, thanks to another combination of dominating defense and efficient offense.
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Crystal Charity Ball to Take Dallasites on ‘New York Holiday’
This year, funds will benefit the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, HHM Health, Methodist Health System Foundation, Parkland Health Foundation, The Center for Integrative Counseling and Psychology, Traffick911, and Vogel.
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Hyer Hosts Inaugural Turkey Trot
Students at Hyer Elementary kicked off Thanksgiving break with some festive fun on Nov. 22 during the school’s first-ever Turkey Trot.
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Defense Pushes Scots Into Third Round
While its high-powered offense was slow to get started, the Highland Park defense provided the spark during Friday’s playoff win over Frisco Wakeland.
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Arrest Made in Connection with HPHS Threat
Police made an arrest on Nov. 22 in connection with an online threat to Highland Park High School, HPISD chief of police Mark Rowden wrote in an email message to families.
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Hockaday Students Give Shelter Dogs A Voice
Personal biographies posted outside animals' enclosures ensure their journeys are no longer obscure to the passersby
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Dallas Bids Adieu to Gracious Host, Restaurateur Al Biernat
After nearly a year-long battle with the disease, the restauranteur has died at age 69
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UP Public Library Holds Play Area Open House
The library hosted an open house on Nov. 9 for its new Family Place Play Area. The space is equipped with a revolving selection of toys that on Saturday included a dress-up corner, play kitchen, blocks, toy vehicles, and infant toys.
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Daisies, Lions Rule in SPC Volleyball
Defending their respective top seeds, Hockaday and St. Mark’s ensured both SPC volleyball titles remained right at home.