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Neighbors Celebrate Retirement of Joking, Joyful, and Kind Postman
When a package of family memorabilia didn’t arrive at Kevin Smith’s house, letter carrier Edward “Eddie” Cosme went to the post office after work, found the package, and delivered it.
Newcomers Rise, Locals Fall at Nelson
This year’s edition of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson was perhaps most noteworthy for who wasn’t in the field.
SGP Shuts Out Scots in Playoff Opener
South Grand Prairie blanked Highland Park for 16 consecutive innings as part of a bi-district series sweep.
HP Archers Shine at National Tournament
Highland Park’s archery team finished in 11th place at the recent National Archery in Schools Program Western Nationals in Sandy, Utah.
HPISD Staff Updates Board on Potential Bond and Budget Planning
HPISD staff plans to meet with principals and other campus leaders to clarify the projects in a potential bond that could appear on the ballot in November.
MAPS Students Bring NASCAR Action to HPHS
Students brought a bit of Daytona — complete with the scent of burning rubber, big wrecks and a dramatic finish — to Highland Park High School on May 3 during the Moody Advanced Professional Studies Grand Prix.
Society
Out & About: 36th-Annual Mad Hatters Luncheon
Fresh botanicals, Greek goddesses, sororities, and pong-inspired solo cups were reflected among the sea of hats as attendees showed off their interpretations of the "Gardens of Greece" theme.
Real Talk: Phillip Geheb
Preston Hollow attorney Phillip Geheb spent nearly a decade with Munsch Hardt, becoming a go-to counsel for Matthews Southwest.
Scots Earn Top Seed in Lacrosse Playoffs
The road to the Texas High School Lacrosse League state tournament will feature some familiar landmarks for local traditional powerhouses.
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Snider Plaza Construction to Begin on May 6
Construction on surface improvements in Snider Plaza will get underway on May 6 in the 3400 block of Daniel Avenue, between the east and west alleys of Snider Plaza, and the 3400 block of Westminster Avenue, between Hillcrest Avenue and the west alley of Snider Plaza.
The Hillier School to Close After 56 Years
The school, which charges a fraction of the tuition of its competitors and gives more than half its students financial aid, has been struggling for years and can no longer afford to stay open, chairman of the board Jeffrey S. Hillier said.