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Dallas CASA’s Cherish the Children Returns April 19
Betty Regard will be awarded the 2024 Caroline Rose Hunt Cherish the Children Award, which highlights her continuous effort of helping children who have been abused or neglected. Regard is a longtime Dallas CASA supporter, having served on the board of directors, on the advisory board, and as a founding member of the Children's Council.
Bond Election
Community Advisory Committee Considers Bond Proposal
HPISD’s Community Advisory Committee is meeting for the second time March 5 to consider items to include in a potential bond proposal that could appear on the ballot in November 2024 or May 2025.
SMU Perkins’ Grad Adam Hamilton Tackles Doubt, Faith, Hope
When Paul Rasmussen began pursuing his Master of Divinity in 2000, a pastor who graduated a dozen years earlier already had legendary status at SMU’s Perkins School of Theology.
Scots Easily Passing Early Texas Tests
Highland Park proved it was the best high school lacrosse team in Texas last season. And this year, thus far, doesn’t appear to be any different.
HPISD Sends Message to Parents Regarding Staff Member Resignation
HPISD Superintendent Mike Rockwood sent a message to Raider parents Feb. 28 following reports that a paraprofessional at Highland Park Middle School resigned on Feb. 22 after being accused of possessing obscene material.
Author Speaks About Strength, Resilience at LitFest
We are stronger than we know, and at our best when we come together for the greater good, author Kristin Harmel told about 80 community members during the Highland Park Literary Festival’s keynote address on Feb. 22.
UP City Council Recognizes Community Members
The University Park City Council honored the contributions of three community members during its Feb. 20 meeting.
Election
Mayor and UP City Council Candidates to Run Unopposed
Tommy Stewart will continue his service as University Park’s mayor for two more years, and four candidates are running unopposed for seats on UP’s city council.
Rise School Sets Students Up for Success
The young students at the Ashford Rise School of Dallas were on the move in February during transportation week.