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HPISD Staff Recommends Potential 4% Salary Increase
District staff has recommended that HPISD’s board of trustees consider a 2% salary increase for staff in 2024-25, with an additional 2% increase to be paid retroactively if the district passes a bond that frees up additional funds for staff compensation.
Society
Out & About: Austin Street Center ‘No Place Like Home’
The ninth-annual event, held at the Fashion Industry Gallery, surpassed its fundraising goal by $80,000.
Make It Intentional and Fun
Ten years ago, Brad Holley knew very little about pools. Today, he’s design director at Pure Design Group, a luxury outdoor living design firm with extensive experience in Preston Hollow and the Park Cities.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports May 13-19
A vengeful pedestrian, greedy thieves and careless drivers run amok in this week's Park Cities crime reports.
HP Installs Mayor, Town Council Members
Will C. Beecherl is returning for his second term as mayor. Town Council members Leland White, Marc Myers, Don Snell, and Lydia Novakov are returning, and Alan Friedman is new to the council.
Society
Introducing Our First Society Digital Magazine
Comb through the pages of our first digital society magazine, and you’ll wonder how charitable tea, luncheon, and gala attendees have time for anything else.
Champions Bring Home a Win at This Year’s Buddy Bowl
Records were broken and champions crowned on May 18 in the action-packed seventh annual Buddy Bowl.
The Sweetest Social Enterprise in Town Is Super Duper
Sitting around the dinner table listening to anecdotes from Ellie’s day at work, the Crosland family would laugh and cry at her joyful and sometimes heart-rending experiences as the program assistant for a nonprofit that helps adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD).
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.