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Lessons From The ‘Old Judge’
How annoying. I had to take a day off and pull my 11-year-old son out of school to go to municipal court, again.
Red Oak Eliminates Resilient Lady Scots
Highland Park’s deepest girls basketball playoff run in 13 years came to an end on Tuesday despite a last-gasp rally in the final minute.
Events
Community Invited to LitFest Keynote
The community is invited to HP LitFest's free keynote speech at 7 p.m. tonight in the HPHS auditorium. Hot drinks will be served starting at 6 p.m.
HPMS Teacher Tied to Cold Case
Law enforcement have suggested that a Spanish teacher at Highland Park Middle School may have been involved in or be concealing information about the disappearance of a 9-year-old girl in North Carolina 25 years ago, according to news outlet WBTV.
HPISD Should Do More to Support Students, Speakers Say
Speakers at the Feb. 18 Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees meeting asked the district to improve its mental-health support for students and do more to combat bullying.
Scots Throttle Emerson in Playoff Opener
Highland Park started its boys basketball playoff push in style with a 66-38 victory over Frisco Emerson on Tuesday in Garland.
University Park Recognizes Employees of the Year
University Park recognized the city’s employees of the year for their outstanding service on Feb. 13 during the State of the City Address.
UP Mayor, City Manager Give Updates at State of the City Address
City leaders spoke about University Park’s achievements and ongoing capital projects, including stormwater upgrades that they said will require the issuance of city bonds, during the annual State of the City Address on Feb. 13.
Events
Chick Lit Announces Featured Speaker Hoda Kotb
Community Partners of Dallas has announced Hoda Kotb as the featured speaker for the 19th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon.
People To Know
Robert Weiss Tells His Stories Through Art, Teaching
Diving into Weiss' world is an immersive trip worth taking
DART Reps Appeal to HP Town Council for Support
The Council was briefed on DART’s planned efforts for HP, which include construction parking support for large residential projects, nearby Knox-Henderson projects, and for service/employee access and parking to serve Dallas Country Club and Highland Park Village.