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Troop 72G Introduces Three More Female Eagle Scouts
Three area girls have earned the Eagle Scout rank, Boy Scouting’s highest. Doing so typically takes several years and requires earning 21 or more badges plus completing a project.
HP Secures Runner-Up Finish in Class B
Highland Park reached the championship game in the Class B bracket, earning a runner-up finish at the lacrosse state tournament on May 12.
Scots QB Competition Heats Up in Spring
Highland Park, which will move to Class 5A next season, has shown intensity and featured depth at several positions in spring practice.
Camps
C.O.R.E. Skills Camp Promotes Summertime Learning
With more than 46,000 special education students in Dallas County, the demand for innovative and impactful life skills programs has increased as educational systems have evolved.
Crime
UPPD Investigating Burglary of Preston Road Pharmacy
The University Park police department is investigating a burglary of Preston Road Pharmacy that occurred early the morning of May 16.
HPISD Appoints New Bradfield Elementary Principal
HPISD’s board of trustees approved the appointment of Aimee Hilton, assistant principal of Cheatham Elementary in Allen ISD, as the new principal of Bradfield Elementary during a meeting on May 14.
They’re Here … And We Don’t Want Them!
Hunters, you’re in luck! It’s open season on hammerhead flatworms in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow.
Society
Out & About: Equest Blue Ribbon Gala
Calvert Collins-Bratton and Melissa Oates co-chaired the Texas-chic evening, and Kristy and Patrick Sands were the honorary chairs.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports May 6-12
Bike thieves, reckless drivers, and shoplifters plague this week's Park Cities crime reports.
University Park Swears in Mayor, Council Members
University Park’s mayor and its four city council members, including new member Melissa Rieman, were sworn in at the May 7 city council meeting.