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Society
Out & About: Children’s Cancer Fund Gala
The Children’s Cancer Fund “Light It Up Gala April 21 raised $2 million to support pediatric cancer treatment and research.
Jordan to Become HPISD Athletic Director
Lonnie Jordan, who has been at Lake Highlands for the past eight years, will become the next athletic director for Highland Park ISD.
Society
Out & About: KidneyTexas Tea Party
KidneyTexas members wearing hats filled Venise Stuart's Highland Park home for the organization's first gathering of the year.
UP Taking 2023 Citizen of the Year Nominations
The search for the city of University Park’s 2023 Citizen of the Year is underway.
Faith
Faith Friday: Blessing of the Pets at Northaven UMC
Northaven United Methodist Church will host a Blessing of the Pets at 2 p.m. April 30.
HP Duo Falls in Semis in 6A State Tennis
The Highland Park tandem of Leo Hall and Carl Newell reached the semifinals before falling at the UIL state tennis tournament on Tuesday in San Antonio.
Kevin Lee to Join Haynes and Boone After Graduation From SMU
SMU law student Kevin Lee, whose journey has taken him from being unhoused after a snowstorm left the home he shared with his mother as a teenager in Pittsburgh uninhabitable to studying at SMU’s Dedman School of Law, graduates May 13. Afterward, he's secured a job as a business litigation lawyer at Dallas law firm Haynes and Boone.
HP Sophomore Making Solo Trip to State
Highland Park sophomore Brooks Simmons will make his second appearance at the UIL state golf tournament next month.
DUC Brings Home Gold from State Regatta
Dallas United Crew, which includes several athletes from the Park Cities, shined at the recent Texas State Rowing Championships in Waco.
After Three Fires (So Far) Valley View Demolition Continues
More than a year after the closure of Valley View Mall’s last remaining tenant, an AMC theater, demolition of what’s left of the building has gained added urgency.
Lady Scots Ready for Postseason Return
After a record-setting regular season, Highland Park began its softball playoff run this week with a Class 6A Region I bi-district series against Arlington Martin.